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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1910
Page
2
A historical note announces the Iditarod Pioneer newspaper as published every Sunday morning from Rod, Alaska. It lists a one year six months subscription price of $10 and a monthly rate of $3. It mentions single copy advertising rates available on application.
A reflective column critiques Alaska's focus on mining costs and daily grind, urging broader awareness of national political shifts. It notes signals of a dawning party and discusses Roosevelt's role, highlighting Judson C. Welliver as a trenchant observer.
The piece argues that a new nonpartisan insurgency, not tied to any single party, rises from diverse states and aims to overthrow money power. It outlines a proposed program including government railroad oversight, public capital control, anti monopoly enforcement, campaign finance reforms, and broad political changes. It urges combining progressives into a new party to shape national reform.
Telegram to Commissioner Malthy from Judge Overfield states no criminal appeal trials will be heard this term and will be taken up in spring. The plan would delay cases for the judge’s anticipated early visit, with few winter cases ready for district court on appeal and others bound over for grand jury review in Fairbanks.
In a letter to the Iditarod Pioneer Harry Landahl of Dawson reports he is actively aiding the fair city and its camp. He notes ongoing efforts to advance Iditarod interests, despite uphill work and external calls for government aid to the destitute.
Oswald Gibbs formerly in banking in Fairbanks and now a Seattle resident sues his wife for divorce on desertion grounds. Mrs Gibbs is in San Francisco as the case unfolds with references to their 1995 Fairbanks marriage to Doris Wright.
At Flat City last Wednesday the H and M pool and billiard hall opened with a lively dance. Over 30 ladies attended from Discovery city and Flat head, and revelers danced until 4 in the morning. Dick Hussey, owner and host, moved actively to please guests as the event drew broad participation.
Notice that the partnership of A. F. Morgan H Hammer and H E Phillips owning Riverside hotel dissolves by mutual consent with H E Phillips exiting. Iditatod September 1 1910. A F Morgan and H Hammer sign.
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