Dust Diamond trips ends in ground at Nenana bar
Passengers on the Dust Diamond bound for the Iditarod from Fairbanks faced a perilous voyage as the boat ran aground three times and became immovable for the winter above Nenana. After departures on Sept 17 with 50 passengers and 90 tons of freight, the overloaded craft battled shorelines, with repairs and freight removal at the slaughter house before continuing toward Chena and Fairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Nenana
Andy Beckwith
Chena
Dusty Diamond Runs Aground After River Adventure
Passengers aboard the Dusty Diamond endured a chaotic voyage as the steamer struck a slough near Nenana, dragging a scow and tearing rope lines. Rescue efforts included Ed Robinson being pulled from the water and the boat eventually being drydocked as crews secured salvage. The vessel was later sold at marshal's sale for 3600 with 2200 in costs and a $500 government fine.
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 shows home industry in action
An inkling of Iditarod’s craft economy highlights Schick & McLennan building a stage for Keyes and Meaghan’s Fiat service, Jim Tropea’s Iditarod Bakery, and La France’s woodwork in the Red Cross drug store. The piece notes local cabinet work and a broken four cylinder press in the office, hinting at broader manufacturing activity.
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
Blacksmith R H Robinson Takes On New Project Under Willow Street
The blacksmith R H Robinson, working under a blue canopy on Willows Street between Second and Third, promised to tackle a task with a half Nelson and no fuss. Report notes the machine or device now requires only two operators to run.
Wedding Prank Ends With Steady Joy For Dawson Wallace
In a midnight ruse the ceremony occurred at the residence on Richmond street with Commissioner Maltby presiding. A small group of friends witnessed the short legal rite and a festive, bubbling reception followed as the couple, Frank Dawson and Selma Wallace, were celebrated by Miss Grant Miss Murray and others. The pair, popular in the area, plan to make their winter home in Fiat Ness, after wintering on Otter Creek and with ties to the Discovery Roadhouse crowd.
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 and local notices mix in October 1910
The fragment mentions Anderson Bros. Nerland offering wallpaper paints and home goods at The Lin Shop, a social pool game at Johnstone's cigar store, and forest ranger exams held in Cordova and Ketchikan on October 21. It also notes Jeanette Lange debts and a disclaimer by Lange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstone
Ciar
Cordova
Ketchiken
Journey North by Dog Team and Local Court News
James Bennett and Dikeman arrive from Fairbanks completing the last leg by dog team. A team of horses is left at lower town for a future plant run by George Friend. Dikeman hosts a Steamer Samson dinner and contemplates further plans. In Gibbon, Belle Culp is declared insane and sent to Mt. Tabor asylum after eight days illness. Johnstone carries leading 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
Anderson Bros. & Nerland
Lange
Jeanette Lange
Ande
Lancr
Otter
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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