18 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
1
An aging article laments the annual U S fire losses totaling 3259 000 000 and urges public action. It notes per capita fire costs compare unfavorably with Europe and Germany cites strict European building and fire standards and urges prevention over costly firefighting efforts. It warns of wasteful rebuilding and calls for reforms and better conservation.
Receipts from Seattle assay office show ten months ending October totaling 17 202,704 dollars, up 1 741 092 from last year. Despite a drought and light rainfall, new districts, transport gains, and machinery promise higher future output benefiting Seattle.
The notice lists performances and balls: Dec 24 25 Little Tycoon at the Auditorium with 100 in cast, Dec 26 Harmonie Society ball at Gordon's Rink, Dec 31 A B masquerade ball at Gordon's Rink, New Year's Night Charley's Aunt at the Auditorium, and Jan 15 Charity ball for St Joseph's Hospital at Gordon's Rink.
Two Chinese envoys from Ying Na, Woo Shine and Cheng Tau, visit Washington to study the U S railroad system. Woo Shine speaks English well, while Cheng Tau remains largely silent, wearing wigs to avoid attention, and both deny ties to the Chinese reform party.
Spokane hosts a new Northwest Mining Association with aims to unite for mutual benefit across Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Alberta British Columbia and Alaska. The group plans a March meeting and seeks active local organizing with Spokane predominance in leadership and funding.
The O. K. Jewelry Co. promotes its stock with emphasis on bargains, inviting customers to browse a selection of marked down items and affordable pieces during a sales period.
Dan Rose comes home after a long business trip visiting Goldstream Dome Little Eldorado Chatanika and Cleary during his absence marking a cross region outreach and routine business calls.
Twenty six associations take up claims on the Nenana river about 35 miles from the mouth near Moose Creek after a six week survey by Captain Patterson and partners. They blazed 27 miles of lines naming each tract and assign locations to friends, forming the Wooden group a mile wide by six and a quarter miles long with extensive hydraulic or dredging potential.
Netee Davis of Columbia Kansas writes to Postmaster Club to locate or learn the probable whereabouts of B. R. Kelly. She says relatives are anxious for definite news after being told a man believed to be him died here months ago.
A brief notice reports headaches caused by eye strain finding relief after treatment by a Red Cross optician. The item notes improved vision and reduced discomfort following the corrective care.
A playful anecdote from the Philadelphia Press describes Caesar the bulldog challenging a cat. The cat defends itself with a scratch, leaving Caesar worse for wear and altering his swagger.
The O K Jewelry Co at Bemis offers items priced to sell fast. Shoppers are urged to buy now as prices are set to move inventory quickly.
The Little Tycoon debuts as the most musical and bright production in Alaska, with performances Monday Wednesday and Friday nights next week promising lively tunes and bright staging.
A playful line from a Philadelphia Press item reports a sister inviting a suitor to dinner to gauge his table manners, as Willie narrates the family test of character. The exchange highlights humorous family dynamics and social dating expectations of the era.
Mrs Vachon presents a musical operatic program titled The Little Ty Black Person with a dozen songs. The opening set is at the Auditorium Monday night and continues Monday Wednesday and Friday next week as a highlight of the season.
Hyker asks about an article on the Passing of the Horse in Blank’s magazine. Pyker counters that the horse that carried his money was passed by rivals in the race, as reported by the Chicago News.
George Morley a well known Ester merchant who suffered a serious injury en route to Fairbanks several weeks ago is improving and expects to be around again within a week or ten days.
Edison October November and December records are now available with a four minute sample. W. W. Powell promotes the new release and invites listeners to call and hear the recording.
Mrs Michael Benbennick has fully recovered after more than a week in St Joseph's hospital and left yesterday to return home at Fox.
The notice blends a sale pitch with a legal anecdote about W W Astor upholding Hever villagers right to travel along a park footpath. The piece mocks a brick wall built along the path while referencing English law and Astor’s recent purchase.
Summary of property transfers including Mrs I C Wiseman to G M Mitchell for 375 dollars covering fractional lot B between Fifth and Sixth avenues, and G W Mitchell to Eugene Martin for 300 dollars on fractional lot. Dottie Browning to Saml R Haddock for 250 dollars covering part of lot 10 block A between Third and Fourth avenues. J H Brown Scheuveaulle to Grant Burke for 650 dollars covering half of Gladstone Emerald and Shamrock quartz claims between Chatham and Wolf creeks. Mortgage noted to Saml R Haddock on Dec 14 1908.
A persistent Paris rumor that actress Sarah Bernhardt was gravely ill or dead was proven false when Maurice Bernhardt received a dispatch from his mother dated Nimes stating she is in excellent health during a tour in southern France.
The Bemis jewelry firm states that its low costs allow them to undercut competitors and pass savings to customers while still aiming for profit.
Frank Whiteley will perform several beautiful solo and duet songs in The Little Tycoon on Monday Wednesday and Friday nights at the Auditorium. The opera of the year is promised and not to be missed.
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