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One D01.LAH Per Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 27, 1913.___Two Bits Per Copy
“FOR THE GOOD
OF THE SERVICE”
Washington, Sept. 25.—Attorney-General McReynolds early
this week wired to Nome asking for the resignations of Cornelius
D. Murane, judge of the Second division court, and B. S. Rodey,
district attorney of the same division.
“For the good of the service,” is the reason given by the At
torney General when he asked for the resignations.
No charges have been preferred against the officers.
Rodey’s resignation has been received and accepted.
The resignation of Judge Murane’s will be deferred pending
the disposition of several important cases now in litigation in the
court of the Second division.
To Demand More Resignations
Washington, Sept. 26.—The announcement was made today
that Attorney-General McReynolds is about ready to ask for the
resignations of several other Alaska officials.__
PRESIDENT HUERTA
SENDS FOR FELIX
Mexico City, Sept. 25.—Provisional President Huerta yester
day cabled General Felix Diaz, who is now in London enroute to
Japan, to return to Mexico with all haste to enter the campaign as
the present administration’s candidate for the Presidency at the
general elections next month.
The Catholic party of Mexico this week nominated Minister of
Foreign Affairs Gamboa as its candidate for the Presidency.
Gamboa Retires From Cabinet
Mexico City, Sept. 26. —Shortly after being notified of his nom i
ination by the Catholic pariy as its Presidektial candidate, Minister
of Foreign Affairs Gamboa sent his resignation from the cabinet to
President Huerta. _ I
PETITIONERS ASK COURT
TO REMOVE RECEIVER ROVES
Fairbanks Citizen, Sept. 8: During the past week two petitions
relative to the affairs of the Washington-Alaska bank have been
circulated about town among the depositors and former stockhold
ers of the defunct institution. One of these asks for the removal
of Receiver F. G. Noyes, who is now in charge of the business, and
the other asks that the estate be closed up as soon as possible
Roth of these these petitions are to be presented to the court upon
the return of Judge Fuller from Ruby.
The petition asking for Mr. Noyes’ removal sets forth that the
receiver is incompetent, and that he has been neglectful in the per
formance of his duties- The petition cites that Mr. Noyes has been
drawing a large salary while somesone else nas been actually in
charge of the business, and therefore asks that some man, capable
of performing the duties, be appointed so that there will be but
one salary to pay.
The petition asking for the closing of the estate cites that the
present receiver has instituted many suits against former stock
holders of the company, and against the former receivers; that it
is very improbable that judgments can be obtained in any of these
suits, and that if they were obtained would be worthless, all of
which would accrue no advantage to the estate. It also cites the
enormous expense under which the estate Is being administered,
all of which will deprive the depositors of dividends. Both peti
tions are said to have many signatures attached to them.
“UNCLE JOE” CANNON WILL
TRY FOR CONGRESS AGAIN
Chicago, Sept. 18.—'That the simple life is becoming irksome
to “Uncle Joe” Cannon is evident from the fact that he is going to
again run for congress, for so he announced in this city yesterday.
Speaker Cannon has been in the city all week, but up to yesterday
refused to have anything to say regarding his future political
plans. Yesterday, however, several old newspapermen who knew
him at the capital in his palmy days surrounded him, and he finally
stated that he would run again at the next election.
After he was defeated last year the former speaker said that
he was through for good, but he has been ageing under the retire
ment and wants to get back in the harness._
LETT NEARLY ALL TO US WIDOW
New York, Sept. 17.—After a hearing yesterday Surrogate
Cohalan accepted the appraisals made upon the estate of William
Bayard Cutting, who died recently in this city. The estate showed
a valuation of $10,000,000-$9,000,000 of which were bequeathed to
Mrs Olivia Cutting, the wife of the deceased.
Tne testator of the will was for years one of the most promi
nent lawyers in the East, having represented many of the larger
insurance companies, both here and in England.
JOB PRINTING—Iditarod Pioneer—JOS PRINTING
FOREST FIRES
CAUSE BIG LOSSES
Sail Francisco, Sept. 25—The
forest fires which have been raging
in various parts of the state during
the recent hot weather, caused dam
ages to the extent of several million
dollars. ___
EXPLOSIVES
DESTROYED
Los Angeles, Sept. 26.—The last
of the bomb materials which were
used in evidence at the trial ot the
McNamara brothers, the convicted
dynamiters, was destroyed yester
day by order of the court. The ex
plosion was heard for miles around.
DRAW COLOR LINE
IN NEW YORK CITY
New York, Sept. 26 —The fight
scheduled for tonight between Gun
boat Smith and Sam Langford, the
colored boxer, has been declared off.
The state boxing commission won’t
allow whites and negroes in the
same ring.
MANY ALLEGED
PLOTTERS RUN IN
Tokio, Japan, Sept 26. — Many
suspects have been arrested for al
leged complicity in the plot to as
sassinate Foreign Minister Mayimo.
PATRICK FORD
DIES IN NEW YORK
New Yotk, Sept. 25.—Patrick
Ford, the founder and publisher of
the Irish World, died at bis home
in this city yesterday of pneumonia.
CO 8 AND going"
Iditarod camp was visited this week
by Tom Harling, un oldliraer of the
North, who has been mining in the
Ophir district for more than five years.
Tom met many old friends in these
parts who were very ranch pleased to
see him again. Mr. Harling is making
his calculations so that he can take a
next fall to his old home in the
state of Georgia to see his mother and
other relatives, and, incidentally, to
get some of “that good old hominy
corn” that Jack Spencer saDg about.
Knute Koland, after weeks of delib
eration, finally decided to spend the
winter in the Slates, and is departing
today. Before leaving he sold his
mules, harness and sleds 10 different
parties on Flat creek. Knute goes first
to Seattle, and later to Minnesota.
Harry Waldman, the popular and en
terprising shoemaker, violinist and
realty owner of Iditarod, was a passen
ger yesterday for the Outside. Harry,
with his violin, cheered many a weary
wayfarer on Second avenue during the
past two years.
Dave Krom and Morris Friedman left
yesterday for the States.
PERCY CHARLES
COMES WITH BRIDE
Deputy Marshal Percy G. Charles,
after an absence of about two months,
returned to Iditarod this morning, ac
companied by his bride, who was form
erly Mrs. S. .T. Montague. They were
married September 15 on the steamer
Yukon, a short distance above Fort
Yukon.
Mr. Charles’ young son, Percy jr.,
is also an arrival.
Mr. Etnery of Seattle was a pas
senger on the Prairie Bell, which
arrived this morning
Dr. Moore, who has been prac
ticing medicine in Fairbanks for
some time, was an arrival on the
Prairie Bell this morning.
WIN THS
PENNANT
Philadelphia, Sept. 25.—By tak
ing two games from the Detroit
baseball team this week the Phila
delphia Athletics clinched their lead
for the 19 r3 pennant of the Amer
ican league.
woruT
SERIES
Philadelphia, Sept. 26 —The first
game of the 1913 world’s champion
ship baseball series between the
Philadelphia Athletics of the Amer
ican league and the New York
Giants of the National league, will
be played on Tuesday, October 7,
at New York.
TERRIBLE
EXPLOS
Constantinople, Sept. 26.—By a
fearful explosion in the national
powder mills at Orin, over 900 em
playes of the works were blown to
pieces. There is nothing left of the
establishment but the place where
it was, _
PRIMARIES HELD
IN NEW JERSEY
Trenton, N. J., Sept, 25.—The
primary elections for nominating
candidatet for the various state of
fices was held last Tuesday. A
light vote was cast.
Acting Governor Felder received
the Democratic nomination for gov
ernor, aad ex Gov. Edward C.
Stokes was nominated by the Re
publicans.
Morris Knocks Out Reich
New York, Sept. 25.—Carl Mor
ris. the Oklahoma heavyweight,
knocked out A! Reich in the second
round in this city last night.
Ritchie to Meet Murphy
San Francisco, Sept. 25.—Arti
cles of agreement are been pre
pared for a 20-rouud go in this city
between Willie Ritchie, the chain
pion lightweight pugilist, and Har
lem Tommy Murphy. The fight
will probably take place on Thanks
giving day, November 27.
Old Warriors to Scrap
Chicago, Sept. 25—A fight has
been arranged between Ad Wolgast
and Battling Nelson, former light
weight champions. The place and
date to be announced later.
MICHIGANDER IS
NEW COMMANDER
Chattanooga, Tenn., Sept. 25 —
At the annual reunion of the Grand
Army of the Republic, held in this
city this week, Washington Gard
ner, former member of congress
from the Third district of Michigan,
was elected commander of the or
ganization for the ensuing year.
The best, goods, the lowest prices.
Sam’l Applebaum.
Don’t forget to call at the Crosby
baths when you come in from the creeks.
CONFEREES TO
REPORT SOON
Washington, Sept. 25.—The con
ferees of the senate and house on
the tariff bill, who have held daily
sessions during the past two weeks,
are now closing the final issues, and
will shortly make their report.
FRANKLIN K.
GETTING WELL
San Francisco, Sept. 25.—The
condition of Franklin K. Fane, sec
retary of the Interior, has showed
so much improvement during the
past week of cooler weather that he
expects to be able to return East
uext week.
GOVERNOR GIVES
PLENTY OF TIME
Concord, N. H , Sept. 25.—Gov.
Samuel D. Felker this week has
been hearing arguments for and
against the extradition of Harry K.
Thaw. The governor has continued
the hearing in older to allow both
sides an opportunity to file more
briefs. _
TO HAVE A NEW
GOVERNOR-GENERAL
London, Sept. 26.-—The an
nouncement was made yesterday
that Lord Methon had been offered
the position of governor-general of
Canada, to succeed the Duke of
Connaught.
WELCOMED
AT KETCHIKAN
Ketchikan, Sept. 25.—Gov. and
Mrs. Strong were tendered a most
enthusiastic leeeption in this city
last Monday when they stopped for
a few hours while enroute to Juneau
from Seattle. The reception was
arranged by local officials and was
attended by the school children and
citizens generally
YOUNG GEORGIA
CONGRESS!!! DEAD
Thomasville. Ga ,Sept. 25.—Sea
born A. Roddenbery, congressman
for the Second district of Georgia
died at his home in this city yes
terday as the result of a nervous
breakdown.
Mr. Roddenbery had been a mem
ber of congress since February,
1910, and was 43 years of age.
BIS FUNERAL
FOR SAYNOR
New York, Sept. 25.—The fune
ral of Mayor William F. Gaynor
last Monday was one of the largest
and most imposing ever held in this
city. It is estimated that fully five
hundred thousand people were in
attendance.
The will of the deceased mayor
was filed for probate yesterday.
His estate is valued at $2,000,000.
JEWISH NEW YEAR
NEXT WEDNESDAY
Next Wednesday will be the Jewish
New Year—beginning the year of 5674
of their calendar. Business houses will
be closed from 6 p.m. the preceding
evening until the same hour on
Wednesday. If it is possible to assem
ble the congregation, religious services
will be held.
GOVERNOR SULZER
GAINING GROUND
Albany, N. Y., Sept. 25.—The Sulzer court of impeachment,
after listening to lengthy arguments by counsel, decided yesterday
afternoon to hear the evidence before ruling on the contention that
the court had been trregularly and illegally convened.
The first witnesses are now being examined.
All Evidence to Be Admitted
Albany, Sept. 20.—The court of impeachment yesterday voted
unanimously to admit all the evidence offered relative to Gov. Sul
zer’s campaign expenses.
Several well-known bankers and financiers of the state are
ready to testify that they gave the governor campaign money, to
be used as he saw fit.
This testimony will be a hard blow for the prosecution, and
will be hard to overcome. __
SEARCHING FOR
SCHOONER WASP
Washington, Sept. 25.—Secretary McAdoo, of the Treasury
department, has cabled the revenue cutter Bear, now in Alaskan
waters, to at once start on a cruise in search of the schooner Wasp,
which is reported lost somewhere on the Alaskan coast.
The Wasp has Prof. Edwards, the commissioner of education,
aboard. _____
STRIKE REPORTED ON LOWER YOKON
Reports have been received of a strike on the lower Yukon near An
dreafski. The find is on Wilson creek, which flows into the Yukon at
a point about ruidway between Andreafsky and Russian Mission. Dis
covery is at a point about ten miles from the Yukon. A townsite has
been staked and has been named Marshall City, and it is understood
that the N. Co. has a stock of merchandise on the way.
Very little real prospecting appears to have been done as yet, and, as
is usual, reports as to the find vary. One report has it that it is ex
tremely rich and that gold is found from the grass roots. Other reports
are more conservative. One man who had staked claims reported that
the best results he had been able to obtain were five cents to the pan,
although others claimed to have obtained fifteen cents to the part. Al
together there appears to be nothing in the news to warrant a stampede,
When the news of the strike reached St. Michael it created a small
flurry and several small parties outfitted and started for the new field.
] On the news reaching Nome a party of twelve, headed by W. W. John
! son and Thomas Gibson. This party arrived at Marshall City on the
t 22d inst,
Reports from the new strike will be awaited with interest. Should
! it prove to be a producer it will have the advantage of good transporta
Ition, and there is abundance of scrub timber within a radius of a few
! miles. _
MANY PASSENGERS LEAVE FOR THE OUTSIDE
Among those leaving town this week on the launches Beaver
and Prairie Bell were: Mr. and Mrs. Dikeman, Mrs. Marston, Mrs.
I Campbell, Mrs-Byers, Emil Streid, Mrs- and Mrs- Sam Bates,
I Mrs. Shonbeck, Mrs. Karl Thiel, George H. Neary, Gus Erickson,
Frank Larson, John Allerton, A. C Cramer, Walter Forrest, Joe
Hannigan, Frits Daum, Mr. and Mrs. James Fraser, Dr. Wort
mann, Frank Vickery._
PRAIRIE BELL
BEUfGSSEVERAl
Miss Hoyt of San Francisco was
a passenger on the Pra;rie Bell,
which arrived this morning. She
is a guest of Mrs. Cyril Wood.
Mrs. Cyril Wood and baby,
Cyril Jr., arrived this morning on
the Prairie Bell. She spent the
summer visiting relatives and
friends in Seattle and points in Cal
ifornia. She reports having a
splendid time, but is delighted to
be home again after her long and
tedious journey.
C. A. Duffy arrived home this
morning from a trip to Seattle and
Eastern Washington points.
Dr. H. Wortmann was a passenger
on the Prairie Bell today. He will go
to his old home in Germany.
Senator Henry Roden left today to
spend the winter on the Outside. He
will return in March.
Everything as represented.
Sam’l Applebaum.
Location Notices at Pioneer offic-o.
Drew French, the Moore-creek min
ing man, was in Iditarod on a short
business trip the first of the week.
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