05 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
1
A brief note questions a so-called Panama Canal related purchase report. No clear details on parties, dates, or amounts are provided. Further readable fragments suggest economic or procurement topics but lack concrete facts.
A public note reveals President William Howard Taft’s response to complaints about the campaign, including a letter addressed to William Dudley Foulke. The exchange underscores political tensions and the administration’s efforts to set the record straight.
In Hot Springs Virginia a presidential letter to William Dudley Foulke and forwarded to Taft denies accusations that canal funds were diverted as kickbacks. It asserts strict safeguards and an elaborate auditing system to prevent improper use of public monies by government officials and contractors.
United Press Service reports that Charles FE Magoon, provisional governor of Cuba, will become secretary of war succeeding Luke E Wright who plans to retire late next year. Wright will stay in the cabinet for at least one more year.
Casper Fischer announces a full company rehearsal for The Little Tycoon at the Auditorium tonight beginning at 8 o'clock. All company members are expected to attend.
Justice Crane ruled that the Hains trial must commence next Monday. The decision came in New York as the case moves forward.
The Sixtieth Congress opens its Second Session at noon with Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker Cannon presiding. Newspapers note the deep sorrow over the late Senator Allison and contrast the solemn adjournment in the Senate with a rousing reception for Joseph Cannon in the House.
Springfield Ohio December 7 Herman Billek the Chicago murderer sentenced to hang last Friday received a reprieve from Acting Governor Sherman The stay could allow time to obtain new evidence and the reprieve lasts until late January for further review
The News received a summary of the president's message to Congress this afternoon but withhold publication until 11 o'clock tomorrow forenoon as pledged to the United Press. Earlier coverage noted delivery at the opening of Tuesday's session.
Washington December 7. Congress focuses on Alaskan affairs as Senators Piles Nelson Beveridge Dillingham and Representatives Humphries Cushman Jones and Delegate Cale push bills. Governor Hoggatt and Collector Hobart join Northerners in lobbying for proposed legislation.
Telegram reports a Valdez departure carrying a full mail cargo and 400 pounds of letters aboard. Passengers include Marshal Love and District Attorney Crossley, with express and passenger services to Fairbanks drawing interest for next week.
The report mentions several others aboard whose names could not be learned. It notes a large express shipment likely containing Christmas presents for Tanana people. The stage is due here no later than next Monday afternoon and could arrive a day earlier with favorable travel conditions.
R F Roth of Stevens Roth and Dignan, attorneys in Fairbanks, is traveling from outside and will arrive before the December 21 court convenes. He has spent months abroad handling firm business and a vacation, and will join what promises to be a very active legal term.
Every injured German workman, regardless of fault, receives weekly compensation from the sickness or accident insurance fund until readiness to return to work.
The Atlantic fleet moving from Manila to Ceylon passed Singapore today signaling all is well and is expected to reach Colombo early next week.
Seattle Post Intelligencer prints a long historical column on Mrs Bleinda Carbonneau and her sister Miss Margaret Mulrooney detailing how the frontier businesswoman rose to chief director and stockholder in a strong bank. Photographs accompany the narrative.
Paris reports that Admiral Germinet was removed from command after he alleged the Mediterranean fleet used dangerous and inferior ammunition. He defended gunners against charges of carelessness as several recent explosions killed many, prompting public uproar and calls for a full investigation by the naval board.
The international event at Madison Square Garden began today with Dorando signaling the start. Sixteen teams from several nations compete in a test of speed and endurance on the famed track, promising a historic contest on the course.
The friends of Miss Nasnec sister of Mrs Mills learn she underwent an appendicitis operation at St. Josephs hospital this morning in a very gratifying manner. Dr Hall said there was little danger of complications and expected a completely successful result.
The Rev. Dr. Theodore L. Cuyler, pastor emeritus of Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn, aged nearly 87, holds old fashioned theology and defends the faith. He condemns intolerance yet notes the campaign stirred prejudice against Taft for his Unitarian background, as quoted by the Boston Transcript.
The monarch consents to be godfather to the son born to the wife of the Rt Hon Lewis Har court. The mother is daughter of the late W. H. Burns of New York.
Mrs. C. C. Wilson was admitted to St. Joseph's hospital last night and underwent an operation this morning performed by Dr. Hall. She is now resting easily and held to be out of danger with every hope for recovery.
A sweeping international apple show draws massive crowds and praise, highlighting a standout pippin variety. Exhibitors hail the event as one of the greatest successes in horticultural shows, praising quality, display, and global interest.
Spokane's apple show opened with 6 900 000 apples on display from orchards in nearly every state and Canada. The exhibition showcases thousands of tons of perfect fruit and features prizes totaling 35000 dollars. Crowds gathered at the gates as President Roosevelt pressed the White House button to open the fair.
Secretary Cortelyou reports department estimates seeking 824 million dollars in the second session of the Sixtieth Congress. Despite Roosevelt urging strict economy, several departments set heavy increases, especially the post office and naval service, with both chambers adjourning after brief sessions.
Substantial gains were made today by Miss Ethel Krom and Mrs. Rosie Johnk in The News Pair contest. Miss Francis Creamer withdraws, saying she cannot attend the fair if she wins. Heid and Mabel Anderson also withdrew.
Misses Ethel Krom and Hazel Coombs hosted a surprise party at Kellogg family home on Cushman street. About 50 young people attended and enjoyed an evening together.
Morocco intends to raise 32.5 million dollars to cover indemnities and recent war expenses. The proposal outlines funding needs to support postwar obligations and related costs.
The column quotes Cupid as the designer of many airy illusions, framing romantic fantasies as constructions of hope. A playful author notes how love stories resemble grand schemes, yet warns not to trust fragile structures built on longing.
A humorous exchange between Miss Woodby and Bridget the new maid. Bridget notes the pianist’s heavy practice as peculiar while Miss Woodby defends her dedication and high standards in a phonetic aside.
Louisiana growers expect a 350000 ton sugar crop for the year, setting a record. U.S. beet sugar production leads in 1905 and will total about 450000 tons this season.
An Alaska Hayas Cadet, 4, son of a prominent mining man, died after illness at Annapolis Naval Academy.
SEATTLE Dec 7 News reached here of the death of T Irving Kell Nome youth and Annapolis cadet who died yesterday after a brief illness. Kell, son of a noted mining man, was known to many former Nome residents and had worked at a Nome drug store before Delegate Cale secured his appointment.
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