Obituary Column Reports Prominent Deaths Across States
Obituary notices from Fort Dodge Iowa Boston and Seattle announce the deaths of Senator Jonathan P Dolliver Julia Ward Howe and railroad contractor Michael J Heney On Oct 16 17 and 18 funeral details and interment plans are noted with Skagway reporting a hush on the White Pass railroad during Heney's funeral services He was chief constructing engineer on the line.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Republican Party
Julia Ward Howe
Boston
Seattle
Michael J. Heney
San Francisco
Bishop O'Dea
Skagway
M. J. Heney
White Pass
Ketchel Shot at Training Farm amid Fatal Wound in Springfield
Springfield reports Stanley Ketchel, the middleweight champion, shot during breakfast at R. P. Richardson’s farm by farmhand Walter E. Hurtz. Ketchel died the next night from a punctured lung after Hurtz fled into the woods. a posse captured Hurtz about 17 miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Stanley Ketchel
R. P. Richardson
Walter E. Hurtz
Hurtz
Ketehel
Hurts
Federal Judge Whitson Dies After Paralysis Stroke
Spokane dispatch reports Judge Whitson of the eastern district of Washington died in the night after a paralysis stroke struck as he completed sentencing train robber D. Howells to life imprisonment last Thursday. He never recovered faculties after the stroke. Bill Barlow editor and publisher of Douglas Wyoming died today noted for his sagebrush philosophy that emphasizes trust in virtue and truth of marriage and heaven as two不可?
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Spokane
Whitson
Washington
D. Howells
Douglas, Wyo
Bill Barlow
Sagebrush
Barlow
Thermos bottle praised for long heat retention on travels
An advertisement extols the Thermos as a superior container for travel, capable of keeping tea or soup hot for 48 hours or more even in Arctic conditions. It promotes City Drug Store in Iditarod and lists many San Francisco suppliers and Alaska representation. It urges placing orders for next season and mentions related dealers and brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Iditarod
Portugal Declares Republic as Monarchy Falls in Lisbon
On October 6 Portugal was proclaimed a republic in Lisbon while King Manuel II and the queen fled to Brazil awaiting external intervention. Provisional president Tieophile Braga forms a cabinet as civil war looms after a deadly battle that toppled the monarchy. Manuel II, about 21, faced unpopularity for his rule and Parisian tastes. France may crush the revolt, Spain's Alfonso rumored ill as hostilities near.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Manual
Tieophile Braga
Manuel II
France
Europe
Spain
Alfonso
Aitken and Associates Seek Control of Flat Creek Lays
Negotiations in this city involve Tom Aitken and partners aiming to take over the Mading and Johnson lays on Flat Creek in what could be a major deal of the year. The agreement may involve changes to articles and transfer terms, with Doc Mading and Frank Ingles on the opposing side as talks continue.
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Tom Aitken
Aitken
Manley
Price
Ellis
Doc Mading
Frank Ingles
Duncan Michie
Fairbanks
States
Seward
Marietta
Joe Smith Enters Moore creek Mining Deal With 7500 A Claim
Joe Smith advances into Moore creek mining through a multi claim option totaling about 15 000 for two Butterfly association claims 22 500 for Perry options and 60 000 for eight Discovery down claims paying 10 000 down. Meyers Zimmerman and Perry hold portions of the creek with several other partners. Prospecting shows pay in multiple holes along the beach and creek sections though bedrock remains unreached in places.
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Joe Smith
Moore Creek
Mith
Meyers
A. A. Zimmerman
Smith and Associates
Smith
T. Perry
Butterfly Association
Discovery
Saiith
Perry
Myers
Boxed Gold Prospect on Moore Creek Prepares Winter Work
A group led by Charles Knell Eddie McArdle Walter Hunter and Louis Schimmelfennig bought stakes from John Folsom Richard Kells and Dave Black on Moore Creek to mine a major pay area. Ground payments are deferred while cabins go up sluice boxes are built and initial prospecting begins. Hunter will return soon but Knell and McArdle may stay into the new year as winter work starts.
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John Folsom
Dick Kells
Smith
Moore Creek
Charles Knell
Eddie McArdle
Walter Hunter
Louis Schimmelfennig
Richard Kells
Dave Black
Moore
Knell and Associates
Mail Carrier Snow Returns from Seven Day Nome Route
C. K. Snow the mail carrier arrived Friday in Iditarod after a seven day trip from Nulato with six sacks of first class mail and one second class. He cited a new contract from Diskaket to Ophir to Lawrence and Atkinson reducing his load to 400 pounds. He traveled with Ben Derrick and several Indians in five dog teams. Derrick had been in Nome last summer for a lawsuit. The mail closes tonight and Snow departs tomorrow. Ballot masks for November 12 available at City Drug Store. Baird sells Bock cigars.
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C. K. Snow
Iditarod
Nulato
Diskaket
Ophir
Lawrence
Atkinson
Ben Derrick
Derrick
Nome
Baird
Jack Sheedy Trial Delayed Awaiting Witnesses in Fairbanks
Judge Overfield continues the assault case against Jack Sheedy until next spring due to missing witnesses. He rules the case will be moved to trial here when the court convenes in the Iditarod region. The grand jury adjourns after a brief session, with no new records. All criminal cases from this section will be tried here, signaling an intended early spring visit by the judge.
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Fairbanks
Fire at Larson Residence Sparks Damaging Blaze
Fire broke out at the Larson residence of Charles Larson near the Clark mill about 8 o clock Friday night. The blaze was checked by a hand chemical and the interior suffered extensive damage including Mrs Larson's apparel. Damage estimated at 300 dollars. Warm doghouses at McDonald hotel.
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Charles Larson
Clark Mill
Mask Ball Rules Enforced at Caribou Hall
Town rumor prompts Gasoline Line Kids committee to require mask wearers to lift hoods at the door of the Caribou hall mask ball this Saturday evening to deter undesirable characters.
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Caribou Hall
Fanny Hall Acquitted in Pocket-Picking Case
Fanny Hall was acquitted of a charge of pocket-picking alleged to have occurred at Chena. The outcome ends a local case that drew attention to the alleged theft and courtroom proceedings.
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Fanny Hall
Chena
Dave Lewis Reaches Town on Yukon Diskaket Trail
Dave Lewis arrives in Iditarod with 15 dogs after building a trail from the Yukon to Diskaket. He reports good conditions at Lewis' Landing and plans to bring in about 40 tons of goods including fresh meat. He will assess two routes to Lewis' Landing via Diskaket and Ophir and notes a Minneapolis party will test the Diskaket trail.
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Dave Lewis
Lewis’ Landing
Iditarod
Yukon
Diskaket
Minneapolis
Ophir
British Columbia Denies Oriental Labor Use by Grand Trunk Pacific
The Province of British Columbia refuses Grand Trunk Pacific Railway approval to employ Oriental laborers in western line construction. Worden promotes Bock cigars in the notice.
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Victoria
B. C
Province of
British Columbia
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company
NeaL Atchison Dies Suddenly On Alaska Trip
Neal Atchison known as Curley and his wife and child were en route from Hot Springs landing on the Tanana river to Hot Springs town when he collapsed from heart disease about 2 o clock on October 13. He was taken to the town but died. burial planned at the Springs. The Fraternal Order of Eagles learned of his death and a relief fund of 9500 was raised for the widow and child.
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Hot Springs
Martha Crow
Iditarod
Neal Atchison
Alaska
Curley
Tanana River
Fairbanks
Order of Eagles
Rooney Fined for Obscene Language in Fairbanks District
William Rooney, noted for backing the Dome association in Fairbanks, was found guilty last Tuesday of using obscene language. He paid a $25 fine plus costs, totaling over 100 dollars, after invading John Stone’s cigar store with a large package and making remarks about the proprietor. Capt. Donovan restrained him as the jury verdict was delivered.
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Wm. Rooney
Dome Association
Fairbanks
William
Johnstone
Capt. Donovan
Casey and Aitken Set Course for Fairbanks
Billy Casey of Casey's Place at Flat and Tom Aitken the oliner are due to leave for Fairbanks with Mail Carrier Snow on his next trip back to the union. They intend to continue to the coast and toward the outside, keeping their departments running smoothly.
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Billy Casey
Casey
Flat
Tom Aitken
Fairbanks
Union
Tacoma Census Figures Questioned by Durand
Census Chief Durand accuses Tacoma of padding its census returns by nearly 40,000, lowering the population to 82,729 on a full basis. The claim highlights political pressure around city population counts and federal funding implications.
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Washington, D. C
Durand
Tacoma
Landahl's Emporium Offers Books Stationery and More
Landahl's Emporium advertises a range of goods including books and stationery plus picture post cards and newspapers. The notice references customers from summer and fall and invites patrons to visit the Landahl's Circulating Library in Iditarod.
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Landahl
Iditarod
Song Requests and Harmonica Vendors Advertised
When thinking of a sweetheart far away you can play The Girl I Left Behind Me or I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now on a Hohner Harmonica. City Drug Store stocks a full assortment of genuine HoHohner harmonicas.
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City Drug Store
Louis Moe Improves From Typhoid Pneumonia
Louie Moe, a scowman in the summer crew, has been seriously ill with typhoid pneumonia for two weeks. Under Dr. Brooks and Nurse Mrs. Young, he is improving and out of danger. Ramos and Manuel sell Bock cigars.
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Louis Moe
Brooks
Mrs. Young
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Grim Reaper
Dolliver
Mike Heney
Stanley Ketchell
Bockeiga
Bockeig
Willman & Bendel
Gorham Rubber Co
Edward Wolf Co
Studebaker Bros. & Co
N. K
Fairbank Co
Anton Bock & Co
Bock” Cigars
New York
Barrett & Lewin
Manila
Anderson Bros. & Nerland
Jack Sheedy
Larson
McDonald Hotel
Worden
Bock
Rooney
Louie Moe Improving
Ramos
Manuel
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