Robs Swell Jewel Shop Robbed In Auto Mobile Rush
A Swell jewel shop was raided when an unknown assailant rushed the jewelry store in an automobile. Police investigate the bold daytime theft and officers seek witnesses. No injuries reported.
29 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
1
A Swell jewel shop was raided when an unknown assailant rushed the jewelry store in an automobile. Police investigate the bold daytime theft and officers seek witnesses. No injuries reported.
A man and a woman in a car robbed a top jewelry shop of about $50,000 worth gems in Paris. The woman feigned fainting causing a distraction and as police pursued, the theft was completed before they fled. The captured man gave his name as Benedict Lupaska, an American citizen.
A dramatic rescue occurs as Kerma CHP members rush to aid a New York woman and two children, pulling them to safety amid a chaotic scene.
Ker mit Roosevelt, son of the president, intervened when a runaway carriage near Oyster Bay endangered Mrs. Hilton and her two children. The youth acted as the only observer to the out of control horse and halted the danger, earning congratulations from across the country along with his father.
A public statement outlines subscriptions to the Democratic party campaign fund. The item notes only collections reported by Democratic newspapers, totaling $19.
A large band of Indians gathers along the Thompson River as tensions rise on the Kamloops frontier. Community leaders urge calm while observers note heightened activity and potential clashes with colonial forces.
In the Kamloops area along the Thompson River more than a hundred Indians threaten to attack white settlers. Officials handle the protest diplomatically as forces are sent to the scene after a dispute over fishing licenses and hereditary rights.
The note signals full preparation for a major event described as a big dance or affair with emphasis on readiness and enthusiasm.
Durand's orchestra will provide music at Gordon's roller rink tonight for a Fairbanks Fox road benefit dance. Tickets cost 2.50 per couple and tickets are selling fast as people from the creeks travel by auto to attend and return home in time for Sunday. Committeemen include Jd L Timmins J H Patton Edward Rusk William Clark Robert Lavery and F S Gordon.
A private wire reports George G. Perry US marshal has been removed for cause by the department of justice. Perry, now in Seattle, previously led the Fairbanks office with Joe Dillon as chief deputy who was removed earlier. Charges against Perry and a deputy were long standing, with Perry allegedly ignoring an order to discharge the deputy. Perry was appointed from Iowa via Senator Allison's influence.
Reports from Dawson describe a mass movement of mining outfits toward Moose Creek Fortymile region sparked by claims of a strong pay streak. Swanson and Mrs O'Brien group lead the rush as dredges north of the boundary report hefty returns and widespread activity along Fortymile and related rivers.
Tokio Aug 28. The British ship Dunearn with 51 souls aboard foundered in a typhoon on Wednesday off the islands south of Kyushu. The ship and all on board were lost. Kyushu is the southernmost large island of the Japanese group.
Reports from the Fortymile country describe movement and activity in the mining district. The dispatch notes weather and travel conditions affecting crews, with mentions of supply routes and possible discoveries that could influence regional prospects.
Aug 28 in Dawson a note reports Captain Newcomb of the Susie in an army update. The brief item continues on Page Three with further details.
The article traces the Black Hand letters to a member of the French ambulance corps. Police and investigators pursue the case as officials seek to identify the author behind the ominous communications.
In Bordeaux a member of the military ambulance corps Camille Marquette was arrested for writing a threatening letter to President Roosevelt demanding $2,000. The postmarked missive, signed with the Black Hand, circulated in U S civil service circles for two months. Bordeaux police aided by handwriting samples, aiding swift identification and arrest.
A report notes threats to call out the militia if an exercise law is not followed. Authorities warn compliance is required and emphasize legal consequences for defiance. Local officials urge calm and outline steps to enforce the rule.
Businessmen at the resort fight a Sunday closing order claiming widespread ruin if enforced. They warn saloons cafes and hotels will suffer and push for relief measures or repeal. Local merchants organize protests and seek city council action to overturn or modify the mandate.
Governor appeals for aid as floods inundate Augusta and nearby Savannah river towns. Losses reach 2.6 million dollars with cotton crops wiped out and three thousand residents made homeless. City faces urgent need for shelter and food for flood victims.
Reports from flooded districts in Georgia and South Carolina indicate 40 to 50 people drowned, mostly African Americans who sought refuge in cabins as waters rose. Some cabins were washed away or carried downstream, making precise tallies uncertain. Rivers swelled into cloudburst levels, with torrents described as up to forty feet high in narrow valleys.
In Atlantic City Governor Fort threatens to call out militia to enforce Sunday closing of excise laws amid courtroom turmoil. Supreme Justice Trenchard ordered indictments against violators, grand jury refused and was discharged amid sharp rebuke. City split, merchants fear Sunday sales drop as 30,000 summer visitors arrive.
In Fayetteville North Carolina on August 28 the Cape Fear river rose prompting concerns of local flooding. Residents near low lying areas prepared sandbag barriers while authorities warned of rising waters and possible road closures.
Reports from Columbia indicate rivers in the region continue to rise with new flood incidents. Three drownings were reported in the valley as the situation worsened and railway systems remained paralysed by higher waters.
Tokyo authorities and city bodies finalize arrangements for the October arrival of the U S fleet at Yokohama. Committees allocate funds for hospitality and festivities to honor the visiting officers and men, including an annual Japanese navy maneuver seen as a world observance.
Francis Cavallon, staying at a New York hotel, returned a roll of $180 to Miss Caroline Burke after she advertised a loss. He handed back $82 claiming the roll contained that amount. Miss Burke sues for the $98 difference while Cavallon argues the found roll was only $82.
Residents witnessed a geyser spouting 10 to 15 feet from a fire hydrant on Cushman Street in front of the Red Cross block. Water was turned off at the N. C Co headquarters after authorities addressed the issue.
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