07 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
1
A brief note recounts purchases related to a Panama Canal themed item labeled boodle 1s, calling the notion a myth and outlining procurement details. The fragment suggests context on supply and belief surrounding the canal project era.
President Roosevelt replies to William Dudley Foulke denying Democratic charges that officials took money from contractors for canal supplies. He states that funds were safeguarded with audits and strict controls. The letter was forwarded by Foulke to Taft and released in Hot Springs Virginia.
United Press reports Charles E. Magoon, provisional Cuba governor, 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 year in the new administration.
Casper Fischer announces a full company rehearsal for The Little Tycoon at the Auditorium this evening at 8 o clock sharp. Every member of the company is expected to be present.
The Sixtieth congress convened for its second session at noon with Vice President Fairbanks in the Senate and Speaker Cannon in the House. Tributes to the late Senator Allison filled the day as both chambers adjourned and greeted one another amid heavy attendance and a roaring ovation for "Uncle Joe."
Herman Billek, the Chicago murderer slated to hang last Friday, was granted a reprieve by Acting Governor Sherman in Springfield Ohio. The stay argues new evidence could prove innocence and remains in effect until the latter part of January.
The News received a summary of the president's address to Congress this afternoon. It will be released at 11 o clock tomorrow forenoon and is held for tomorrow's issue under pledge not to publish prematurely. A previous news item had said the speech would open Tuesday's session.
Justice Crane ruled the Hains trial must commence next Monday. The decision was delivered in New York on December 7.
Washington December session sees active push for Alaskan matters with Senator Piles and Northerners pressing bills. Promised support from Senators Nelson Beveridge Dillingham and Representatives Humphries Cushman Jones and Delegate Cale aids the drive. Governor Hoggatt and Collector Hobart join Northerners in lobbying for proposed legislation.
Big mail flight due next week to Fairbanks carries both passengers and express freight. Telegrams report a 400 pound letters shipment aboard the Valdez arrival and several passengers, including Marshal Love and District Attorney Crome, en route to Fairbanks.
The report notes several others aboard with undetermined names and mentions a large express cargo likely containing Christmas presents for Tanana residents. The stage is expected to arrive by Monday afternoon, with possible earlier delivery if travel remains smooth.
R F Roth of Stevens Roth and Dignan attorneys is en route from outside and will arrive before the December 21 court convenes. He has spent months away handling firm business and vacationing, and expects a busy session in Fairbanks.
Every injured German worker, regardless of fault, draws a regular weekly compensation from sickness or accident insurance funds until able to return to work. The rule applies whether injuries are self inflicted, employer caused, or accidental.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer runs a long historical column on Mrs Bleinda Carbonneau and her sister Miss Margaret Mulrooney of Dome Creek. The piece details how a level headed business woman rose to chief director and stockholder in a frontier bank with photos of both women.
Paris December 7. Public outrage follows Admiral Germinet’s removal after he alleged the Mediterranean fleet uses dangerous and inferior ammunition. He defended gunners against charges of carelessness amid recent fatal explosions. Citizens demand a full investigation of the fatalities and naval board actions.
Mrs C C Wilson was taken to St Joseph’s hospital last night and operated on this morning by Dr Hall. She is now resting easily with every hope she is out of danger.
The international six day bicycle race began at Madison Square Garden in New York with 16 teams entered and riders from several nations. Dorando, the Italian distance runner, signaled the start in a forecast of a highly interesting contest on the famed 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 little danger of complications and expected a wholly successful outcome.
The Rev. Dr. Theodore L. Cuyler, elder statesman of Brooklyn's Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, near 87, clings to old-fashioned theology. He defends faith while opposing intolerance and notes critics wrongly target Taft for his Unitarian background.
King Edward has consented to act as godfather to the son born to the wife of the Rt. Hon. Lewis Harcourt. Harcourt is the son of the late W. H. Burns of New York.
Misses Ethel Krom and Hazel Coombs hosted a surprise party for Frank Kellogg at his parents home on Cushman street. About 50 young people attended and the evening was enjoyed by all.
Morocco intends to raise about 32.5 million dollars to cover indemnities and recent war expenses. The move reflects financial strain from ongoing hostilities and the need to fund postwar obligations.
A poet depicts Cupid as the creator of countless light dreams built from love and aspiration, weaving fragile fantasies into hopeful structures in the mind. The piece suggests romance shapes ideals and plans that may drift ere reality.
A Philadelphia Press snippet quotes Miss Woodby arguing with Bridget the new maid about piano practice. Bridget sympathetically notes the dilemma of a perfectionist musician and the maid’s skeptical reply. The exchange highlights class and discipline themes in a domestic scene.
The News reports artistic job printing notes Louisiana sugar crops reaching 350000 tons this year, aiming for a record. Beet sugar production in the United States led in 1905 and is expected to total about 450000 tons this season.
Spokane reports a grand apple fair opening with 6,000,000 apples on display from orchards in nearly every state and Canada. Crowds surged as President Roosevelt pressed the opening button at the White House, with prizes totaling $25,000 and exhibits praised as among the finest in the nation.
Washington reports show the second session of the Sixtieth Congress seeking 824 million dollars in department appropriations. Despite Roosevelt's push for economy, several departments including the Post Office and Naval Service request large increases. Both houses adjourned after brief sessions.
Substantial gains were made today by Miss Ethel Krom and Mrs Rosie Johnk in The News Fair contest. Miss Francis Creamer withdrew, citing inability to attend the fair if she won. Several others have withdrawn or are withholding, with more young ladies and supporting boys expected to enter.
SEATTLE Dec 7 News has reached here of the death of T Irving Kell Nome youth and Annapolis cadet He died yesterday after a brief illness Kell was known to many residents of Seattle and Nome He was the son of a prominent mining man and worked at a Nome drug store when Delegate Cale secured his appointment.
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