WAS PERFORMING HIS DUTY Artilleryman dies escape attempt
An artilleryman trying to escape a guard house was killed while performing his duty. A separate suit against the government seeks a large monetary award.
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
1
Mother of Private English to sue in sentry shooting case
Mary English, mother of Private English of the regular artillery, says she will file murder charges against the sentry and sue the government for 100000 dollars. English was confined in the guardhouse for a minor offense and attempted to escape when the sentry fired after he failed to halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary English
Try
English
Two Women Gagged in Home. Investigation Underway
police report says two women were restrained in their residence during an incident described as mistreatment. Authorities are reviewing evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine suspects, motive, and any injuries. No arrests announced at this time.
Ransack the Home to Find Hidden Money Ends in Violence
A burglary gone wrong left occupants uninjured as suspects ransacked the house seeking cash but failed to locate it. Police investigation continues as officers review fingerprints and clues from the scene.
Burglary Suspects Attack Two Women in Washington Home
In an August 12 incident in Washington Pennsylvania two masked men burst into Lizzie Hartman and Marie Degarmo's home. They gagged bound and tortured the women searching the house top to bottom. They did not find the $1500 said to be concealed by the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Pa
Lizzie Hartman
Marie Degarmo
Violent Storm Strikes Southern Indiana Night
A violent storm sweeps southern Indiana causing fatalities during the night. Authorities work to assess damage and locate missing residents as emergency crews respond to ruined structures and dangerous conditions. Local residents brace for possible further severe weather.
Three Dead In Evansville After Frame Homes Demolished
In Evansville a disaster leaves three dead as nearly all frame buildings on the outskirts are demolished. Roofs are torn from houses and wooden poles lie scattered across streets and yards, signaling a powerful collapse. Neighbors report extensive damage and emergency crews cordon off affected zones.
Destructive Evansville Storm Kills Three
A violent August storm hit Evansville Indiana causing three deaths and thousands of dollars in damage. Described as the worst in city history the hurricane like winds demolished small frame buildings on the outskirts and tore roofs from homes in the city. A cloudburst accompanied the storm scattering telephone poles across the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Wright Brothers Stir France With Swift Flight to Le Mans
Paris reports Wilbur Wright completed a remarkable flight from the city to Le Mans, 90 miles away, in an aero plane. The aircraft traveled at express train speed, drawing wide attention from the French public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wright Brothers
Dayton
Ohio
France
Wilbur Wright
LeMans
Dredge Starts in Thawed Dirt for Guggenheims
Dredge begun in thawed ground and put to work by the Guggenheim company. The project signals renewed activity as winter loosened soil and construction resumes under the Guggenheim outfit.
Guggenheims expand Klondike dredging on Hunker creek
The Guggenheims begin their eighth Klondike dredge on No 37 below Hunker creek as ground thaws and is judged richest. They operate three dredgers on Hunker creek, plus ones on the Anderson concession and Arlington roadhouse. Water will be brought from the Twelvemile river sixty miles distant after this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Guggenheims
Klondike
Hunker Creek
Anderson
Arlington Roadhouse
Bonanza Creek
Lovett Hill
Bonanza
Gold Hill
Three Gay Sisters Die In Gas Inhalation At Home
Three sisters named Gay died of gas suffocation in their Wheeling home as they slept. The family failed to shut the gas jet before retiring, leading to the accidental tragedy reported by Times Special Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Gay
Taft declines any role in West Virginia campaign
Taft will not visit West Virginia or take part in the state's political fight after consultations with Senator Elk ins of West Virginia and a thorough review of the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Virginia
Hot Springs
Elkins
West Virginia
Canadian Pacific Strike Worsens with Storekeepers Walkout
Winnipeg crowds press for government action as CP Rail strike deepens. Mechanics and electricians join in sympathy by walking out, hampering operations despite many job applicants. Citizens hold mass meeting urging settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific Railway
Astrologist Claudia Maye and Miner Hast Rel Committed for Insanity
In Dawson August 12 Claudia Maye the astrologist and Joe Hastrel a miner were today committed on a charge of insanity.
Wickersham Leads in Alaska Delegates Race
Early returns show James Wickersham ahead by over a thousand votes with 2000 potential votes remaining from Nenana Tolovana Tatianika Totatlanika and other swift districts. Wickersham leads in most regions except Tanana valley and Third division coast. final results expected in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wickersham
Congress
Wickersham
Tanana Valley
Coast
Sailors Entertained at Auckland Race Meet
Visiting American fleet officers and crew attended a special race meet on the Ellerslie course five miles south of Auckland. Admiral Sperry was the personal guest of Sir Joseph Ward at the event honoring the sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellerslie Course
Admiral Sperry
Joseph Ward
Gypsy moth noted as worst insect pest claims
Professor Kincaid of the University of Washington is described as a zoology professor and UW graduate. He served as an enzymologist on the Harriman Alaska expedition in 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kincaid
University of Washington
Harriman-Alaska
Prayers Answered as Blind Man Regains Sight
Ephriam Balis, aged 89, who has been blind for ten years, suddenly recovered his sight on his birthday. He credits the miracle to answered prayers and regards the event as a direct response to a long prayerful request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balis
Hitchcock and Vorys Confer With Taft In Hot Springs
Chairman Hitchcock and Arthur Vorys arrived to confer with Taft as campaign leaders gather. Vorys, in charge of Ohio, predicts Republicans will win Ohio by about 100000, noting Roosevelt’s 255000 plurality four years earlier in a total vote over a million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Hitchcock
Arthur Vorys
Taft
Vorys
Ohio
Roosevelt
Doom of Gypsy Moth Now an Assured Fact
Professor Trevor Kincaid returned from Japan with a parasite named Glyptopanteles Japonicus. He declares the doom of the Gypsy moth is now sealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Trevor Kincaid
Japan
Abe Cohn Shot Dead by Charlies Moore in Trinidad
Abe Cohn was shot and killed today by Charlies Moore as he prepared to depart Trinidad with Mrs. Moore. Cohn was the son of a prominent rabbi in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Colo
Abe Cohn
Charlies Moore
Cohn
Turkish Ambassador Recalled in Sultan's Diplomatic Shakeup
Mehm ed Ali Bey, Turkey's ambassador to the United States, says he has been recalled as part of a sultanate plan to reorganize the diplomatic service. He reports his father is fleeing to America to avoid charges related to Armenian massacres, which he denies his father aided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mehmed Ali Bey
Turkey
United States
Mehmed
America
Hammond Seeks Wife’s Share in Family Estate Fight
New York August 12 B G Hammond son in law of the late Simon Siegenthaler fights in court for his wife's portion of her father's estate The estate totals 626 cents to be divided among three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
B. G. Hammond
Simon Siegenthaler
Howard Turner Visitor From WN Travels Aboard
Traveling auditor Howard Turner of WN will stay for a month as a company visitor. He is expected to review operations and report findings during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Turner
Travelled Auditor Sees $400000 to $460000 Koyukuk Output
Howard Turner, traveling auditor for N. C. company, visited Koyukuk district posts and mines. He estimates a conservative season output of about 460000 dollars with potential for more under favorable conditions. The Koyukuk district has been a steady producer, suggesting a banner year ahead. Frank Grace accompanies Turner to inspect sites near Caro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Turner
N. ©. Company
Alaska
Frank Grace
Chandler
Caro
Turner
N. CC. Company
Koyukuk
Bryan Ceremonies Held as Democrats Rally
In Lincoln Nebraska on August 12 officials announce Bryan notification ceremonies with prominent Democrats present. Chairman Mack and John W Kern lead the vanguard and express belief Bryan has a good chance of election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Bryan
Mack
John W. Kern
Fifteen Held Up by Bandits on Turnpike Near Reading
Fifteen travelers on the turnpike to Reading were held up and robbed by two highwaymen who worked in relays. About 400 dollars in cash and valuables worth roughly the same were stolen. The bandits, described as strangers, are believed to be catchable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Democratic Primaries in Minnesota Held
Democratic state primaries in Minnesota were set for tonight as Governor Johnson had not announced re election plans. The report notes uncertainty about Johnson’s candidacy and the expected slate of contenders in St Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
ST. Paul, Minn
Johnson
Kingston Steamer Rammed. One Passenger Drowns
The excursion steamer Kingston was rammed by the Titania on the river near Rochester New York. There were 54 passengers aboard Kingston and one passenger drowned. The Titania crew rescued the others as Kingston sank within two minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Kingston
Fernie Rebuilding Rapid After Fire in British Columbia
Fernie British Columbia sees rapid revival as residents work to rebuild within two months. Fire threatens the Sullivan mine while a railway strike hinders aid efforts as many men fight the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernie
B. C
Sullivan
Public subscription begun for widow of dredge victim
Dawson Aug 12 A public subscription started by the Dawson News for the widowed mother of Thomas Lowrey who died on the Guggenheim dredge Sunday. The Guggenheim company leads with a $100 contribution and covers all funeral expenses. Company employees add another $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
The
Dawson News
Thomas Lowrey
Guggenheim
Guggenheim Company
Auto Crash Leaves Car Plunging Over Embankment
A vehicle lost a wheel and plunged over an embankment in an auto accident. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as bystanders watched the urgent rescue effort and possible injuries were reported.
Prominent Boston Family Member Dies in Auto Crash
Providence August 12. An automobile accident today killed John Montgomery Sears. A wheel broke and the car toppled over an embankment killing Sears in an instant. The Sears family is among the oldest and most prominent in Heaton financial circles nationwide.
Henry Cook Entangled in Alleged Land Fraud Cases
Henry Cook appears in a report of alleged land fraud cases tied to multiple schemes. The articles outline accusations, involved properties, and potential legal proceedings pending further investigation.
Indicted Official Aides Timber Purchases for Sale to Firm
An official is charged in a federal case with inducing others to buy timber for the Sele operation and then selling the heated water to his company. The case outlines alleged scheme, parties, and corporate connections.
Oregon Ranching's Henry Cook Held on Land Fraud Indictment
Henry Cook president of the Oregon Ranching company was brought from Baker City Oregon to New York and jailed to answer an indictment for fraud in securing public lands. He is accused of inducing people to take up timber claims in Oregon and arranging a later sale to his company, which would require perjury by the claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Cook
The
Oregon Ranching Company
Day
Cook
Oregon
Will threaten Venezuela due to Castro insult behavior
President Castro’s insult and objectionable remarks prompt heightened tensions as cruisers are deployed. The move signals possible Venezuelan confrontation and escalates diplomatic strain with the threat of naval measures.
Curacao Reports Queen Wilhelmina Cares on Venezuela Ties
Willemstad Aug. 12 The government of Curacao received word from Queen Wilhelmina of Holland that she understands the situation in Venezuela and the status of present relations with other nations. She has expressed concern as events unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Curacao
Wilhelmina of Holland
Venezuela
Aeser
Enas Oh Thie Galerie
Holland
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Times Special Service
Times
Dawson Camp
Chilberg
Nenana
Tolovana
Tatianika
Totatlanika
Chandiar
Bonnifield
Kantishna
Copper Center
Kenai
Unga Peninsula
Bristol Bay
Prince William's Sound
Aleutian Islands
Kayak
Ape Arena
Fes
Faiks
Parc Ess
Fairbanks
Goldstream
Glenn Eee
Cordova
First Judicial Division
Haines Mission
Douglas Island
Treadwell Ee
Wran
Sitka
Silver Bow Basin
Nunea
Auckland
N. Z
Mrs
Embankment
Boston
Providence, R
John Montgomery Sears
Sears
Country
Sele
Baker City
Netherlands
Wilhelmina
Castro
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