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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1913
Page
7
A Budweiser bear, one of the famous team, was killed after it frantically attacked cage wire and menaced bystanders. The male bear was shot to prevent injury to others as it tried to bite its mate. Two cubs were recently moved to the city from the Innoke river area.
Knute Roland Wishester declares refusal to join a new strike and confirms he has bought mining assets and Van Kirk's freighting outfit to stay in the area and continue business locally.
Jack Woods of Flat Creek disappeared from the steamer Florence S. about 150 miles below Kaltag while attending to dogs. A search failed to locate the 27 year old Yukon Gold Company worker. he was not a drinker and belonged to Camp Flat No 26 of the Aret Brotherhood.
Jess Williard knocks Bull Young unconscious with a right jab in the eleventh round at Vernon near Los Angeles. Young dies four hours later as authorities report Williard and his camp face charges. Pelky postpones fight due to the incident and a cross Dundee match is canceled.
Riley and Marston Hays Dredge crews complete permits for a Union Construction San Francisco dredge. The 200 ton gasoline machine, 100 horsepower, will operate on dirt about 10 feet deep along the edges of the big war site. It will travel up the Iditarod river by boat, then be sledded to Otter Creek next spring. The firm recently shipped 10 horses to haul wood machinery and supplies for the winter and spring activity, with work spreading to a larger area next season.
Juneau reports Hon. William L. Distin announces prices for First Alaska legislature documents. Bound session laws are $5 per volume, Territorial House journal $7.75, and Territorial Senate journal $9.50 with delivery offered.
Fairbanks dispatch reports five additional automobiles aboard the steamer Tanana as part of a freight consignment. Two Metz vehicles are destined for Peter Lorentzen and W. A. Coghill, the latter described as a stage man. The cargo also includes three Ford cars.
Public notices named Robert Sheldon and William James appear in the legal listings. Specific actions, authorities, and deadlines are described, with emphasis on filing requirements and procedural steps. Both notices reference local government offices and standard notification periods.
George Zavoritis reports from North Fork Island July 17 that a Bonanzi creek discovery near Skagway yields scattered gold. Nine men located near the discovery, with pan samples around $20 per pan and nuggets up to about $29, as parties head back for grub then plan to return for more work.
The Dawson steamer left at noon for Whitehorse carrying Major Moodie of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. He planned to meet ten new policemen arriving from Regina to staff Whitehorse duties. Some recruits may go to Donjek Landing or patrol between the boundary and Donjek.
Thomas O'Brien announces plans to pioneer as a merchant on the White river at the Donjek mouth. He will move lumber tools and goods to build a steam heated hotel and general store to attract winter traffic, claiming the White river offers the best route for supplies to the diggings. He aims to supply the region and draw winter traffic to his route.
D W Raton reports from Cordova that a route via McCarthy and Scolai Pass is the shortest feasible path to the gold diggings, with crews to scout trails between McCarthy and NaX as summer trade prospects grow. Officials expect strong cross border traffic and a big output from anticipated mining activity.
The law limits each location to 46 acres and allows one person to locate for themselves and for two others each month. It requires discovery within each claim, posting of location notices, staking with corner posts, and a sworn certificate within 90 days. Annual assessment work and affidavits are required, with penalties for noncompliance.
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