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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1910
Page
7
Residents urge a strong petition and telegrams to Washington to secure reliable monthly mail to Iditarod City. The plan targets post office officials and calls for private funding to back extra trips by contractor C. K. Snow as conditions improve with snow.
The article details a brutal stabbing at a pool room in Dikeman on October 16 after a drunken fight between Bob Leforge and George Carlson. Leforge was wounded in the chest with a heavy blade, possibly lung penetration, as Dr. Brooks and Deputy Marshal Chas Erick pursued Carlson who fled toward the hills. Leforge's condition remained serious with uncertainty over his death as authorities seek Carlson for alleged murder.
C K Snow reports a small stampede toward the Kaiyuk river area opposite Nulato where promising prospects have been found. About 30 men are heading in this fall, carrying several boilers for the first freeze up as maps suggest the Yukon Khotol River drains Kaiyuh mountains into Kafyuh slough, 40 miles south of Nulato.
According to Bob Martin Granite Creek shows better ground in Nos 1 2 and 3 A with four holes dug on 3 A by Martin Ellinger Chronister and Thomas. ore pans from cent to a grain. They plan a bunkhouse a 2000 foot bed rock flume and cross cutting during winter with hydraulic work in spring.
The steamer Quickstep left Georgetown with Frank Joaquin in charge carrying 150 tons including feed and various supplies. At Crooked Creek and Bethel workers rushed to claim freight as prices remained fair while weather allowed a late-season voyage toward Georgetown.
Dan Sutherland once U S marshal at Juneau married Miss Hilda Evanson at Nulato on October third. They traveled nine days overland with their dog team after the wedding, arriving with the mail carrier to receive congratulations from judge Harry G Strangman. Mrs. Sutherland, formerly a stenographer in Juneau, was praised as a first class musher. The couple planned a visit to Flat City with Mr and Mrs Fred Carter before possibly heading to the Kuskokwim.
The World Series between the Chicago Nationals and Philadelphia Americans is set to begin October 14 in Cleveland.
Since Mrs. Uhl took charge the Pioneer lodging house has been overhauled and refurnished. It now offers four modern bathrooms with hot and cold water in the rooms and improved furnishings, making it one of the citys most comfortable rooming houses.
The Red Cross drug store and post office moved to the new corner quarters at First and Willow after Friday mail arrived. Anselm Rautio and Alli Nikkoto, both of Flat Creek, were married at the courthouse by Commissioner Murthy and will reside in Flat.
Through Commissioner Maltby the Alaska-Yukon Magazine in Seattle forwards petitions urging Senate and House action on coal mining and railroad legislation. The letter notes 20 000 Alaskan names backing the effort and seeks an equitable, timely solution to transportation and land survey issues to spur development and attract settlers and investors.
Judge Overfield appointed Alfred E. Maltby to the office of deputy clerk of the district court. The move adds convenience for litigants filing here and could reduce filing costs, with Maltby serving without additional salary. The term court is expected in March, and the arrangement should not conflict with Maltby’s duties as commissioner.
The McDonald hotel on First avenue between Richmond and Willow opens with furnished rooms radiators and well appointed offices. Patrons find service excellent and Mr and Mrs McDonald enjoy a strong local reputation as caterers to public comfort. Ianuel sells Bock cigars.
Cleaning and repairing offered at Wile the Tailor on Second Avenue. A large run of white fish expected in Moose and Bonanza creeks with free dog feed for those in need. Ramos sells Bock cigars. A. E. Bain, proprietor of the B. M. poolroom in Otter, visited the city last week.
Dan Sutherland reports fall conditions on the Tanana river trap multiple vessels. The Minneapolis and Martha Crow remain stuck with cargo and passengers while the Delta returns from Rampart and the White Seal clears ahead. Florence Sis is aground 40 miles below Diskaket.
Barrett and Lewin promote ordering for next season with guaranteed delivery prices and no money down in exchange for a payment guarantee on arrival. They claim 25 percent savings and cite Goldstein's 20 percent sale for ladies.
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