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George Black had been the Yukon’s Member of Parliament for nearly 15 years when he became ill and was hospitalized in January 1935. He was not able to run in the federal election that came later in the year, so his wife, Martha, stepped forward to campaign for a seat in parliament in his place.
Park officials in Skagway, Alaska, say parts of the famous Chilkoot Trail were heavily damaged by floods last fall, and it will take time to repair. That portion of the trail will be closed until at least August.