Taft Not Seeking Re-Election Says New York Times
New York Sept 17 reports the New York Times claims President Taft will not seek re election in 1912. It cites pledges made during his campaign and possible conflicts with business interests as reasons to step down. The piece notes tensions with Roosevelt and cites Taft defending his stance against trusts.
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Two Owners Plan Trip West to Observe Nearby Strike
Jim Hagen and Tom Maher, owners of lower Flat Creek, planned to depart last Wednesday toward the Kuskokwim to survey the Smeaton Larson strike near Snow Gulch, a Donlan Creek tributary. Hagen reports better ground there and promises a surprise.
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Bear Moose and Gold on Oh What
A group led by Billy Hopkins Dan Campbell John Hanson and Jess Palmer trek 21 days in the Saw Tooth range heading to the Oh What river in Kuskokwim country They return barefoot with a 22 caliber rifle no game but bear moose and caribou stories Many wild boasts and comic misadventures punctuate their journey including a bear encounter and blueberry laden scenery
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Hydraulic expansion eyed in district next spring
District plans for a new hydraulic project near Happy head led by Doc Mading Dan McCaskill and James Gagnon while Granite creek work with Martin Chronister Ellinger and Thomas proceeds. Prospecting shows eight cent dirt with more work expected this winter to gauge pay gravel and water feasibility.
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Relatives Sought for Old Man Brown on Kuskokwim Trail
Commissioner Maltby seeks missing relatives of Robert Brown the old man who died on the Kuskokwim trail his body found partly eaten by wild animals. $480 and a gold watch found on him belong to his heirs the probate judge will appoint an administrator from relatives or someone familiar with his affairs. The money will remain with the district court clerk and the article notes possible past work at Guggenheim ditch in the Klondike. Royal notices include dogs owned by Dutch Marie missing since June 18 1910 and to be claimed or sold.
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Danger of Late Season Sailing Ends in Iditarod City
A small party lands in Iditarod city after a perilous journey that included two breakdowns and a near rock collision. They traveled from Dikeman to Murray's roadhouse then walked from Richmond after their launch Falcon failed with benzine in the bilge. One traveler Billy Barrett had a dramatic escape from an underground crevasse as he sounded the tundra. The group includes John Duncan, Billy Barrett, Mr. McDonald of the D. C. Co., Billy Murray, Andrew Swingen and A. L. Radigan. New sanitary water closet designs from Pioneer Sheet Metal Works are noted as in demand for economical and healthy settings.
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