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Iditarod Pioneer

Location

Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1915

Page

8

Former Iditarod Resident Is Mayor of Fairbanks

In Fairbanks city elections on April 6 the Citizens' ticket led by Andrew Nerland and others secured a sweeping win, with Nerland achieving the highest vote total. Lian Callahan was later replaced on the council, and the meeting featured abolition of city physician and night patrol roles along with salary cuts. In Chena, seven candidates ran with Levi Lindgren top vote getter and several others elected to the council.

Fairbanks Apal Icket Andrew Nerland R. Brechin Fete Lorenz Kos McDonald FT Mekr RR Myers George Smith Ros McDonald Lian Callahan Fox Tyewety Council Cnsuing Chena Bur Levi Lindgren Amen

Nome City Council Election Results Reported

Nome voters chose councilmen including Ralph Lomen and Charles Thompson in the April 6 annual city election. Lomen led with 338 votes, joining aldermen A. G. Blake, Charles Ross, Denry Burgh Thoruli Legh, and others as elected figures.

Ralph Lomen Nome Ralph Lome Lomen Ige Charles Thompson A. G. Blake Charles Ross Denry Burgh Thoruli Legh

Judge Bunnell Rules on Territorial Summons Authority

Judge Bunnell issues a ten page decision in Currier vs Mihatess and Peterson v McPike, holding the territorial legislature may regulate civil summons procedures without hindering official functions. The cases discuss service by a citizen over 21 and contrast with Fuller’s ruling that such changes were beyond legislative power. The report traces lineages of Territorial law and court procedure in the Fairbanks Times.

Bunnell He A. Currier John Mibbcns Fourth Judicial Division Fairbanks Times Peterson Jdge Fuller Judge Bunnell United States John Wigger Supreme Court of the United States

Canyon Creek Looms Up In Resource Movement

Tom Shallay, a transportation man, reports a push toward Canyon Creek as prospectors and merchants move up the Kuskokwim region. Bear Creek and surrounding creeks are noted for rising activity with hopes of a major development season this year.

Tom Shallay Kuskokwiin Jasck Tran Dharl ‘Wheilo I District Joe Venus Kuskokwim Canyon Bear Creak Strean Cenyoning

Special Term of Alaska Court Set for Miturod June 28 1915

District Court for the Territory of Alaska orders a special term at Miturod Olfer precinct starting at 8 am on June 28 1915. Judge Charles B E Bunnell presides. Clerk J B Clark issues notice. deputy G G Geraghty assists.

District Court Miturod Ham Charles BE. Bunnell Fourth Judicial Division Territory of Alaska J.B. Clark G. G. Geraghty

Two Men Under Bonds in Grand Larceny Case

Phil Maghan and Ayres Donovan, two well known figures, are held on bonds of 2000 dollars each awaiting grand jury action on a charge of grand larceny. The complaint, filed by Pat Keys, alleges theft of hay and feed.

F Ayres Donovan Wcord Phil Maghan Grand Jury Pat Keys

FIRST MAIL ARRIVES IN IDITAROD WITH TRENE CAPTAIN WELLE

The mail launch Trene, with Captain Welle, reached Iditarod at 1 30 Thursday morning from Nulato, carrying interior Alaska mail. Irene departs at 10 o clock this morning then resumes regular runs between Useeity and Hely Cross. Mrs G B Austin and daughters Frances and Katherine arrived in Iditarod last Thursday from Otter Creek and attended closing exercises at the Tillarort public school with the Tittle Ladies attending until six weeks ago.

Welle Iditarod Nulato Interior Alaska Irene Eity

Spectacular governor stunts loom in Alaska vote scene

A fragmented Alaskan election report notes Governor J F Albert and measures on prohibition. Mentions a photographer, representation, and native ivory pens linked to the campaign era. Also references a launch charter and plans to transfer a patient to a federal jail for commitment to a hospital.

Jim Millard Juneau Ernor J. F Albert Ture Mani Charls Down River

Baltic port seized in Russian Baltic province fight

Belated press dispatch from Berlin reports that Gezz forces have captured a Russian port in the Baltic provinces, a city with about 90 000 inhabitants, as part of the ongoing Baltic theater operations.

Berlin

Native Woman Declared Insane Near Innoko River

Deputy U S Marshal Percy G Charles received word that Dorcas, an Indian woman near Holikuchek village on the lower Innoko river, has become insane and is completely blind. She requires constant attendance of two other natives for care.

United States Percy G. Charles Dorcas Holikuchek Innoko River

Not His Profession and A Sailor’s Wry Exchange

A fragment from an Atlantic City society note recalls a spoof about a hair wig mishap during a water rescue. A cavalry horse scene turns into a joking charge as an Englishman jokes about fast horses. American pianos for tropical climates are noted along with rubber goods and a dogged parade of brand mentions.

Atlantic City Spruce Street Tim

First Arrivals From Outside Reach Dikeman At 10 PM

River traffic picks up with the steamer M. L. Washburn bringing passengers and freight to Dikeman at 10 pm, followed by the Sea Wolf and Iditarod arrivals later Thursday. Crowds gather despite fewer onlookers, with notable passengers and crews from Washburn and related vessels transit to Ophir City and surrounding ports.

M. L. Washburn Dikeman Washburn Thursie Stean Sea Wolf Frank Larson Iditarod Nver Greyhound Ray Henderson Pup Deve Edwards Dimente Ophir City Norton Dion Seattle Charles Lennon Ira Wood Dela Gibbon Lee Berebes May Delva—Cirele St. Michael Iditarod Fairbanks ALY Beartley London Nusuthny Daveson Nenana Matt Gibbon Americgn Creex Tolovama Ki Yokon Delth Sibella Leuden Renethy Nuleto Reliance -Av Nasutlin Dawson St AL Dinitine Kokri Kotlik Ehasinel Londen

Administrator Appointed for Nolet Estate

Peter Thibault was appointed administrator of the estate of Joseph Nolet, deceased, by Commissioner Guy G. Geraghty. E M Stanton serves as legal adviser. Henri du Rand, a Flat City restaurateur, described as the man on horseback in the great city for a few hours last Monday.

Delta Si Atwell Washburn Little Delis Son Henry Riley RS McMillan Louis Garfinkle Paul Lohman William Cabson Robert Leck Peter Peterson Peter Thibault Joseph Nolet Guy G. Geraghty E.M. Stanton Jar Svtminist Henri du Rand

Prohibition Wins in Alaska Towns and Nome Vote

Alaska towns vote on liquor. Juneau Dougl aska Skagway Petersburg vote wet while Ketchikan and Verangel go dry. Nome reports a decisive wets victory with 197 votes for liquor measures. Game Wardens seize mountain sheep contraband and arrest Milich and Thiesen for violations. meat turned over to the marshal.

Juneau Dougl Skagway Petersburg Jo Jenaines Wets Nome Nome Banks George Milich Frat Thiesen Syle Milchh Thiesen Chi Chena Stor

Card of Thanks for Joseph Nolet Memorial

The Thibaullt family and friends express thanks for kindnesses shown at the memorial service on May 26, 197 PEER THIBAULT. Fresh Oly ean Le apis Oysters offered for cocktails at Meat Co priced at $2.

Joseph Nolet Thibault

Notice to Creditors Pole Probate Court notice in Musk County

The estate of Joseph Natet, deceased, is named. All persons having claims against the estate must present them in the manner required by law. The notice is dated May 27, 1941, with first publication May 28, 1941, and last publication June 17, 1941.

Pole Probate Couet Otter Terrtary Matshita Claittis Joseph Natet Otter Otter Prechtet Musk Veter Thibaul

Old-Time Klgndiker Passes Away in Seattle

Dawson News reports the passing of Sam Willimarn an innner wall known Dungeonite coed in the Mi pitwl Seattle. An old-time friend Peter Mallen notes Wes Huson came to Dawson in 1888 and later. he lived between 60 and 70 years in Malone New York before moving to Seattle where he was linked with Bete McDonald in the old Bank building. His wife accompanied him to Seattle at the time of death.

Dawson News Sam Willimarn Mi Pitwl Seattle Ows Peter Mallen Wes Huson Dawson Malone N.Y Bieveon Bete McDonald Bank Enews Moa King

Delegate Wickersham Returns Home to Fairbanks

Delegate Wickersham returns to Fairbanks to spend the summer after years away, plans to stay in the Interior through the season and return to Weekington in the fall to be on land for Congress opening, with Fairbanks newspapers noting the future of Interim Alaska and the new agricultural college in operation soon.

Wickersham Fairbanks Agricultural College Mr. Wickerskom Suntan Weekington

Marriage of Kath erine Claypool in Olympia

Miss Kath erine Claypool daughter of Judge Charly E. Claypool married Dr. Torland of Seattle at the Episcopal church in Olympia. The wedding was a brilliant city function with many prominent attendees including former bankers. Fresh Olympis oysters for cocktails were served at $2 a can.

Olympia Wash Katherine Claypool Charly E. Claypool Fairbanks Episcopal Church Torland Seatte Att Pesrent

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Lebarge SWIFT Sam Applebaum Ansleys Ansileys Iditarod Fuller RS. Boye Smith’s Gun Store Iditarod, Alaska Canyon Creek Lake Lebarse John & Stetson A. J. Weiss Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothing U.R. Peck Flat City Western Union Bedford-Mcneil George Marsh Buldweiser Soiarep the Americana Alaska Mar City Anderson Ireland Pat Ake Ceylon Boast Flat Crosby Massac Nettleton and Florsheim John B. Stetson Discovery Bayles Clothing Co Klgndiker Miss Claypool Geo. Adams Adams House
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