14 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1908
Page
1
President Roosevelt asks Congress for a thorough new investigation of the Brownsville riots and subsequent happenings He states the case has not been fully cleared and many guilty men have escaped punishment He urges swift action to identify the culprits and bring them to justice.
Washington December 14 Plans are being made to flash the exact time to every signal corps office in Alaska on December 21 The department will arrange to have all offices ready to receive the flash the instant it is signaled just as the sun crosses the meridian.
H. Scales and Bob Harley of Dome spent Sunday in town and left for home early this morning driving in a cutter. Patronize News' advertisers.
Governor Hoggatt of Alaska has filed his annual report urging code revisions, creation of a fourth judicial division, strict liquor regulation, expanded educational access, and more lighthouses. He lists a population around 31 000 with division estimates and notes transient workers. He cites miners strikes at Treadwell and Fairbanks as causing a slight decline in commerce.
The usual ladies night is not being held tomorrow as a business meeting will take place in the evening to discuss many important matters and is expected to run long.
Governor Hoggatt met President Roosevelt in Washington to discuss Northern affairs. The discussion centered on Alaska policy and reports that James Wickersham, elected Alaska delegate, vowed to secure wide-open towns if elected.
Miss Ethel Roosevelt, daughter of President Roosevelt, will debut in capital society this month with a small coming out party on December 28 at the home of close friends. She graduated from the National Cathedral School last year.
A cold day across local readings with St. Matthew's logging a 28 below zero minimum. The temperature fluctuated sharply reaching a noon high around 2 above, marking a wide daily range.
Dutch forces have begun hostilities with Venezuela as the Gelderland cruiser captures a Venezuelan coast guard ship near Curaçao. The imprisoned vessel surrendered near fortifications, signaling the start of war and a looming Dutch blockade of Venezuelan ports.
A proposal seeks a visit to the site of alleged contractor graft to bolster public confidence. The move is framed as a vital measure to restore trust in authorities and ensure a thorough investigation.
President elect Taft worries over New York and Indianapolis papers charging graft by contractors tied to the Panama canal disbursements. He requires public confidence in officials. Taft plans to depart late January and return in February as expenditures reach 87,082,000. Local papers keep exposing alleged misdeeds widening the rift with the president.
Secretary Root declares major reforms across the bureaus of the State Department to elevate foreign affairs and give greater consideration to international matters.
National Federation session draws national figures as John Mitchell delivers the keynote urging unity among workers. Taft, to speak the next evening, will report on the welfare of public employes. The two day gathering in New York aims to strengthen organized labor and civic cooperation.
Annual report of Lt Col Geothals shows U S expenditures on the Isthmian project reaching 87,082,000 with 36,391,000 available. The Culebra cut employed 59 steam shovels and excavated 12,065,138 cubic yards. About 5,200 workers were employed and roughly 700 American families moved to the isthmus during the year.
Frank Murphy former counsel for Abe Ruef was acquitted in San Francisco after prosecutors argued a strong case for bribing a juror but failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The trial dated December 14 reported by News Express.
Lewis P. Shackleford of Juneau, prominent Alaska lawyer and politician, urged for appointment to the First judicial division. He is known to party leaders from the national Republican convention and has strong support from Governor Hoggatt.
Paul Hopkins, sayer for the Fairbanks Banking Company, departed at 3 30 pm for a winter trip to the outside. He plans to travel as far as Seattle to visit friends and relatives through the holidays and return to Fairbanks in March. A large mail consignment carrying Christmas packages was sent out today to folks at home.
A fragment from a gossip column records a humorous kitchen chair moment as a hairdresser teases a client about finishing touches. The quick exchange highlights lighthearted salon banter and masked flirtation in a domestic substring.
Commander Pond, in charge of lighthouse matters in Alaska, submits his annual report to Washington detailing operations, maintenance, and status of beacon stations and related maritime safety measures. He outlines funding needs and outlines plans for improving efficiency and navigation aids.
No cause for alarm after reports of a platigue appearance in the Atlantic Fleet scare proved unfounded. Officials reassured the public that the hullabaloo was blown out of proportion and contained with no threats identified.
Commander Pond reports to Congress urging a large increase in aids to navigation in Northern waters. He notes dangerous routes for northern steamers due to lacking buoys beacons lighthouses and fog signals and recommends buoy placements along the inside passage.
Alaskans accuse President Roosevelt and Governor Hoggatt of ignoring home rule in the territory. They say the president’s annual message and the governor’s report omit any reference to territorial self government. Cale seeks support for Alaska measures during Congress session.
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt will depart New York on March 13 aboard the Koenig Albert en route to Naples then a 17 day sea voyage to Mombassa. The party includes Kermit Roosevelt, a Smithsonian professor, and a United States Navy official.
On Saturday evening next the Knights of Robert Emmet of Fox will travel to Dome and Vault creeks by invitation from local boys to organize a new society. Atticons there aree sieni.
Members signaled their intention to join the group during the business session. Immediately after the discussion an interesting program of a musical and literary nature will be presented. Refreshments will be served.
Attorney General Bonaparte issues orders to all district marshals in Alaska to seize and confiscate all gambling paraphernalia found in territorial towns. The directive targets equipment used for gambling activities across the territory.
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