Dust Diamond Stranded Near Nenana on Iditarod Run
Passengers aboard the Dust Diamond bound for the Iditarod from Fairbanks faced a perilous voyage as the overloaded steamer ran aground multiple times and later settled for the winter three miles above Nenana. After repairs at the slaughter house and a drastic freight shed, the crew and 50 passengers endured an 18 hour delay before continuing downstream toward Chena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Nenana
Andy Beckwith
Chena
Dusty Diamond Sinks, River Rescue Fails in Alaska
A damaged steamboat named the Dusty Diamond ran aground on a river slough near Nenana as passengers battled noise and chaos aboard. Crew aided by deck hands saved a man who fell overboard, but salvaging efforts failed. the boat later sold at marshal’s sale for 3600 with 500 fine and 2200 costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Robinson
Andy
Nenana Station
Rutherford
Tanana
Tana
Fairbanks
Evelyn
Arthur McNeer
Independent Lumber Company
Brumbaugh, Hamilton & Kellogg
Boater
Start
Made in Iditarod Home Industry Noted In City Scene
An earnest note on local crafts and small business in Iditarod highlights home made products. Schick and McLennan build a stage for Keyes and Meaghan’s new Fiat stage service, Jim Tropea’s Iditarod Bakery showcases traditional pies, La France woodwork outfits Red Cross drug store, and a four cylinder press from Hoe & Company is mentioned as a delicate bureau item in this city’s craft-and- industry snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iditarod
Wil Convin
Schick & McLennan
Keyes
Meaghan
Fiat
Hese Builders
Jimmy Tropea
Virst
Willow
Mammy
Red Cross
First and
la France
Hoe & Company
Manu
New York smith promises quick two-man operation under canopy
The blacksmith R. H. Robinson on Willows Street between Second and Third boasts he can handle the job with a half Nelson and no fuss. He notes the project requires only two men to operate, and the team agrees to proceed.
Wedding Prank Ends With Quiet Ceremony at Richmond Street
Friends of Frank Dawson and Mrs Selma Wallace declare the wedding a playful ruse while Commissioner Maltby quietly joins the couple at Misses Murray and Grant residence on Richmond street at 9 30 PM. A small gathering celebrated with a festive meal as Miss Grant Miss Murray and other locals offered congratulations to the newly joined pair who plan to reside in Fiat Ness for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dawson
Selma Wallace
Maltby
Misses Murray
Grant
Richmond Street
Miss Grant
Miss Murray
Miss Coach
Garkens
Mr. Cody
Judge Maltby
Wallace
Dictared
Discovery Roadhouse
Otter Creek
Lin Shop Offers Winter Home Comfort Materials
Anderson Bros. and Nerland advertise wallpaper paints sash doors and odorless closets at The Lin Shop. A social pool game at Johnstone's cigar store is mentioned. Examinations for forest ranger candidates were held in Cordova and Ketchikan on October 21. Notice states that Lange will not be responsible for debts contracted by Mrs. Jeanette Lange. Signed Otter et al. 27, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Bros. & Nerland
Cordova
Ketchiken
Lange
Jeanette Lange
Ande
Lancr
Otter
Journey by dog team and local notices in Alaska
Bennett James from Fairbanks plus Dikeman complete final leg of journey by dog team. He parks horses at lower town for Bonanza line work at Flat Creek with George Friend. Dikeman hosts Samson crew dinner, plans to stay on claim this winter. Gibbon notes: Mrs. Belle Culp declared insane and sent toward Mt. Tabor asylum. Johnstone stocks cigars and tobaccos wholesale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Jesse
James
Fairbanks
Dikeman
Bonanza
Flat Creek
George Friend
Samson
Fireside Companion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yukon Valley News of Gibbon
Slough
Roy Rutherford
Kaimator
Regina
I. Nyholm
Bourret & Bridges
Board of Trade
Willow Street
A, Wallace
Clark Lumber Co
Idita Rod
Curley
Robinson
Aster Creek
Goming
Johnstone
Ciar
R. Hussey
I. J. Mannion
Slippern’s Mill
Discovery
Discovery Otter
Stoner & DuRand
J. A. Slippern
Hirrors and Builders
Stinr
Nasi
Manuels
Front ST
Iditarod City
Merchants Cafe
First Avenue
Rher
Charlie Hillier
Alaska
Tyler
Anderson
Ont St
First Ave
Richmond St
Chas. Worden, Prop
Bb. J. Banks
Willow St
Builders’ Supplies
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