14 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
1
Heavy rainfall drenched Chicago and surrounding areas with five inches in 12 hours as basements filled and streets became ankle deep. The downpour ends a 23 day heat wave and follows a long drought contributing to record wheat prices across the Middle West.
Ed Greenwood was shot and killed by James Whiting while out hunting yesterday in Snohomish. Greenwood was mistaken for a deer, authorities reported.
Report reaches that Bernard Monaghan of Philadelphia likely will be elected the next president as decorations line the route for the convention.
In Seattle on August 13 12 000 Eagles in uniform marched in a state based line parade with elaborate decorations along First Second and Third avenues and Pike street. 20000 attended yesterday’s races and the group planned an excursion to Tacoma for Eagle hall dedication while Senator Piles quoted Roosevelt praising fraternal orders.
The article argues toward universal brotherhood through fraternal organizations rather than armies. It notes Bernard Monaghan of Philadelphia as a likely next Eagles president and a grand aerie in Omaha.
Reports describe a violent upheaval in Tsian town with soldiers mutinying against officers and killing authorities. The event involves mass mutiny and arrests as troops seize control and threaten regional stability.
A thousand soldiers from Tain mutinied and killed officers before looting the village of money and jewelry valued at $100,000. They then joined rebels inland while thousands of loyal troops pursue.
Dock owners on the Seattle waterfront form a united front with shipowners to refuse landings for all boats run by union longshoremen. The move aims to defeat the strike or force a settlement, signaling a potential crisis.
Percy Pond of Juneau appointed special for the collection of exhibit from southeastern Alaska as authorities plan the schedule for an early Gate visit to Alaska towns.
A powerful North Dakota tornado demolishes houses and kills 48 livestock during a storm that also injures a boy carried briefly by the wind. Property damage is estimated at $50,000 as crews assess the scene.
Tokyo reports preparations to welcome the U S fleet of battleships in October. Over half a million dollars will be spent to ensure lavish entertainment for the entire voyage. Each crew member will receive a solid silver souvenir with ample other gifts planned. all government departments contribute to the preparations.
In this city today a man named Sander, previously estranged after a 1991 quarrel with his father, had left home saying he would never return. His mother believed the threat would fade and his parents did not pursue him. He was warmly received by those he had left behind.
In the western primaries Cummins and Bristow join with LaFollette, drawing fear from several more conservative factions. The three figure as a potential bloc challenging established interests and shifting GOP dynamics across the region.
A destructive tornado struck near Mandan North Dakota causing demolished houses and killed livestock. Estimated property damage reaches 569069 dollars. The storm produced numerous freak accidents including a boy carried by wind three full blocks through the air.
Delegates at the Typographical Union convention in Boston resolved to lead a systematic fight against tuberculosis. Statistics show 49 percent of deaths among union members are caused by tuberculosis.
Seattle August 13 Guy Simonds atop a four story building was hit by a charged wire and hurled to the street. It is not yet known whether death came from the electric shock or the fall.
Fernie British Columbia August 13 The relief fund for fire sufferers in this district totals seventy five thousand dollars. The amount does not include numerous carloads of provisions and clothing. Donations come from across the United States and Canada.
The Methodist church in America temperance group votes to back a speaker who will permit an interstate liquor shipment bill. Their resolution demands a speaker who will allow Congress to pass such legislation in the next Congress.
Boston August 13 Times Special Service reports the general Catholic Federation in annual session choosing Pittsburg as the meeting city for next summer’s convention.
In Ischl Austria on August 13 a conference between King Edward of England and Emperor Francis Joseph concluded. King Edward departed for the North with a planned stop at Marienbad Bohemia before continuing.
The Alaskan commission has established headquarters in Juneau to gather exhibits for the exposition. The move positions Juneau as the central hub for coordinating displays and program participation for the event.
The fragment notes a temporary system function at stores. It mentions short operative periods and an unspecified system service from retail locations. No clear dates, locations, or organizations are confirmed in readable text.
A jury found the ware thieves guilty after a theft in transit from stores, with estimates placing the stolen value at fifty thousand dollars.
A conspiracy to steal from major mercantile houses in Pittsburg has been uncovered. Conspirators from most large firms coordinated thefts valued at 54000, stealing goods in transit from the railway station to retail stores.
Commissioner McBride lists appointed special agents for collections and exhibits across Alaska. J J Underwood handles Seward peninsula, L S Robe covers Tanana, H R Shephard ranges Yukon, R A Hemple serves Copper River, Mary E Hart gathers school and women's exhibits.
Taft said he was very satisfied with the situation after a conference with Chairman Hitchcock and Arthur Vorys. He added he did not think it necessary to discipline any of his men, indicating no need for chastisement.
Rex Beach leaves hospital after treatment for snow blindness from a hunting trip in Alaska. He has recovered fully and will begin dramatizing his novel The Barrier, proceeding to work on the project at once.
Vancouver August 13 The Guggenheims obtained an injunction against manager Hobson of the Cariboo properties restraining him from disposing of the last $20,000 cleanup. Hobson claims prior interest in the funds.
A fugitive described as the killer fled Tacoma and was later found dead in a remote cabin in the California interior. Investigators labeled the case a fatal confrontation and continue to pursue details of the escape and death.
William Brannan, a transient in Tacoma, says he encountered Frank Martin in a Barstow cabin and learned Martin, once suspected in Fred Knaigestsel’s 20 year old saloon killing, died by his own hand there.
New York August 13 Syrians of Gotham organize to aid Turkish reforms. Branches will be established in Canada Brazil and Mexico as part of the effort.
Walter Sander, who wandered the world for 17 years with no contact, returned to his Seattle family after the long separation. News of the reunion followed his homecoming.
Washington August 13. Conservative senators fear radical gains after recent midwest primaries. Governor Cummins of Iowa and Joseph Bristow of Kansas look set to join the next senate alongside Senator La Follette of Wisconsin, forming a strong radical leadership conservatives cannot match.
In Boston on Cy Young Day, Cy Young pitched for the Boston nine and received the greatest ovation in baseball history as a record crowd gathered on the National League club grounds to honor him.
Shah prepares for another coronation in Teheran amid superstitions sparked by his tiara falling from his head two years ago. The first coronation occurred in January 1907.
Chicago report notes Alice Webb Duke obtains a divorce from her husband, a famous Duke cigarette manufacturer. The husband was convicted of passing a worthless $50 check and is out on $10,000 bail.
Baron Okuma in Tokyo comments on the American navy as the Atlantic squadron approaches. He says the rise of the American navy parallels Japan's rise and that the U S Pacific fleet is becoming the equal of the Atlantic fleet.
Large crowd gathers for a public notification event as officials mark the proceedings. Citizens from multiple districts attend amid ceremonial addresses and displays outlining upcoming actions and community impact.
The program faced weather disruption as decorations were damaged but the scheduled exercises proceeded as planned under Henry P. Clayton, the speaker.
In Lincoln Nebraska on August 13 the Bryan ceremony drew over 16 000 attendees despite rain spoiled decorations. Congressman Henry D Clayton of Alabama delivered the notification speech while the acceptance talk focused on people versus corporations and the Republican party record.
Oyster Bay Aug 12 State Senator John Raines says President Roosevelt will not enter the New York fight and is satisfied with Governor Hughes He believes Roosevelt knows Taft will carry New York without help and adds this is his personal opinion only
An explosion at Former Occasions Three killed multiple cadets and left several others gravely injured. Authorities report ongoing efforts to identify victims and control the blast site as they assess possible causes and safety gaps.
In Toulon France Aug 13 a gun explosion on board the school ship Couronne killed six men and wounded 18. Several of the injured are fatally hurt. This marks the third fatality on the ship in three years with three cadets killed in prior blasts.
Copper prices rose in New York trading to 135 8 on Aug 13, matching the year’s peak set January 17. The session saw continued fractional advances after a low of 123 3 earlier in the period.
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