Scott Cordelle Bone
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Scott Cardelle Bone was the third Territorial Governor of Alaska
, serving from 1921–1925. A Republican
, he was appointed by President Warren G. Harding
. He is perhaps best known for making the decision to use dog sleds to transport diphtheria
antitoxin 674 miles rather than use a plane in the now famous 1925 Serum Run
, (also known as the "Great Race of Mercy") from which the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race stems.
Bone was born in Shelby County, Indiana
. He led a very productive life, belonged to numerous organizations and held almost as many positions such as: chairman of the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, delegate-at-large to the Republican National Convention
, member (and at one time president of) the Gridiron Club, member of the National Press Association, director of publicity for the Republican National Committee
, life member of the Red Cross, the Yacht and Country Club of Tampa Florida, a life member of the Decorated Order of Sacred Treasure of Japan, and a member of the Elks.
He was the editor of the Washington Post, founded the Washington Herald and later was the editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He was a friend of Pres. Warren G. Harding, Pres. William Howard Taft
, Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
, and Alice Roosevelt
.
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...
, serving from 1921–1925. A Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
, he was appointed by President Warren G. Harding
Warren G. Harding
Warren Gamaliel Harding was the 29th President of the United States . A Republican from Ohio, Harding was an influential self-made newspaper publisher. He served in the Ohio Senate , as the 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio and as a U.S. Senator...
. He is perhaps best known for making the decision to use dog sleds to transport diphtheria
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is an upper respiratory tract illness caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, a facultative anaerobic, Gram-positive bacterium. It is characterized by sore throat, low fever, and an adherent membrane on the tonsils, pharynx, and/or nasal cavity...
antitoxin 674 miles rather than use a plane in the now famous 1925 Serum Run
1925 serum run to Nome
During the 1925 serum run to Nome, also known as the "Great Race of Mercy," 20 mushers and about 150 sled dogs relayed diphtheria antitoxin by dog sled across the U.S. territory of Alaska in a record-breaking five and a half days, saving the small city of Nome and the surrounding communities from...
, (also known as the "Great Race of Mercy") from which the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race stems.
Bone was born in Shelby County, Indiana
Shelby County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 43,445 people, 16,561 households, and 12,056 families residing in the county. The population density was 105 people per square mile . There were 17,633 housing units at an average density of 43 per square mile...
. He led a very productive life, belonged to numerous organizations and held almost as many positions such as: chairman of the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, delegate-at-large to the Republican National Convention
Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention is the presidential nominating convention of the Republican Party of the United States. Convened by the Republican National Committee, the stated purpose of the convocation is to nominate an official candidate in an upcoming U.S...
, member (and at one time president of) the Gridiron Club, member of the National Press Association, director of publicity for the Republican National Committee
Republican National Committee
The Republican National Committee is an American political committee that provides national leadership for the Republican Party of the United States. It is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican political platform, as well as coordinating fundraising and election strategy. It is...
, life member of the Red Cross, the Yacht and Country Club of Tampa Florida, a life member of the Decorated Order of Sacred Treasure of Japan, and a member of the Elks.
He was the editor of the Washington Post, founded the Washington Herald and later was the editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He was a friend of Pres. Warren G. Harding, Pres. William Howard Taft
William Howard Taft
William Howard Taft was the 27th President of the United States and later the tenth Chief Justice of the United States...
, Pres. Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States . He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his "cowboy" persona and robust masculinity...
, and Alice Roosevelt
Alice Roosevelt
Alice Lee Roosevelt may refer to:* Alice Hathaway Lee Roosevelt , the first wife of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt* Alice Roosevelt Longworth , born Alice Lee Roosevelt; the only child of Theodore Roosevelt and Alice Hathaway Lee Roosevelt...
.
Books
- Alaska, Its Past, Present, and Future
- Chechahco and Sourdough: A Story of Alaska
- Sketches of Statesmen
- Political Remembrances
Further reading
- The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic Gay & Laney Salisbury