25 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
1
Wah Ching gang member found guilty by a San Francisco jury of the assassination of Durham Stevens. The Korean foreign adviser to the case is cited among witnesses. Presiding officials set the sentence in the courthouse.
Wah Shing was found guilty of murdering Durham Ste mns, a San Francisco attorney. The trial linked the plot to Koreans abroad, with Wah Ching identified as the executor and Wah Shing as the killer in a cross Pacific scheme.
Washington December 24 The imposition of heavy sentences on Samuel Gompers William Mitch ell and Morrison by Justice Wright sparks sharp debate among labor leaders and editors while others defend the verdict as necessary. The case promises a ruling on boycott legality and labor rights vis a vis employers as President Roosevelt faces mounting pressure.
Washington reports the war department is drafting plans for a Fairbanks to Valdez wagon road to operate year round. Major Richardson, Alaska road commission president, urges a trunk line with widespread tributaries and a major contract to widen the Thompson Pass to Tonsina section.
Frederick Burnham former president of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance company killed himself by inhaling lighting gas in his New York apartment. His body was found by an attendant this morning. Once prominent, his reputation suffered under insurance investigations and he died amid disgrace and alleged mental collapse.
Washington December 24 Fish Commissioner Bower who heads the bureau urges an appropriation to supply hatcheries in Alaska Yes Bay and Afognak with full equipment and facilities to improve the experiment stations and hatchery system.
The Eastern press lauds Francis J Heney for his San Francisco reform efforts. He says threats to his life increase while he continues his fight and will either finish his work or die on the job.
Peter Claudianes, a young Greek, was found guilty of dynamiting Gallagher’s San Francisco apartments and attempting Gallagher’s murder. He received life imprisonment after the verdict. Evidence showed he acted under pay from Ruef sympathizers to silence a crucial witness. Gallagher had been a key state witness in Ruef’s case.
William Hall, a Siberia bound prospector, travelled 2000 miles after being swept by ice from Kamchatka to the Arctic coast. He survived on grub and reached land then headed south, was picked up by a Japanese steamer, and returned to Seattle via Tokyo.
A brisk exchange from the Boston Traveler whets readers with a town cheeky definition of a nuisance. The dialogue clarifies that a nuisance is something that belongs to somebody else.
Louis Doazat faces a jury this evening after a long day of testimony from more than 15 witnesses regarding events on the Sunday morning of March 15. Defense rest at 4:15, court adjourned, then resumed with closing arguments as attorneys claim a strong case for the accused.
The Santa has come greeting reads of grateful tidings and thanks. Martin & Koon of California sent a large box of cigars and assorted liquids not used to water lawns. Northern Commercial Co also sent a big box to brighten the season.
Pittsburg reports hourly discoveries of a political and official corruption ring. Prominent city figures have been arrested as evidence mounts. Several bribery beneficiaries confess and aid authorities to settle old scores with contractors who paid $45 000 for preferred bids on the city filtration plant.
San Francisco police commissioners appoint Sergeant Cook as successor to the late Chief Biggy. Cook is praised for his long service and unblemished record, chosen for honesty and efficiency amid strong political bids.
The New York Press offers a warm sendoff to Theodore Roosevelt praising his future endeavors. It wishes his pen prove mightier than his business influence as his influence grows with restrained expression. The piece notes Roosevelt’s challenge in addressing the old question of what to do with ex presidents.
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