28 Dec 1908
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
1
George Tannehill of the Tan ana district in Alaska traveled to New York hoping to reunite with his sister and her three children. He learned they had died and marked the moment with a dinner for five at a prominent hotel, leaving four chairs empty. He plans to return north soon.
The author envisions a regional quartz mining boom with a cooperative stamp mill. Ore would be milled at cost and shipped via the Tanana Valley railroad to Chatham creek properties, with branch lines as needed. Miners could buy stock in the co op mill, have ore treated cheaply, and share in returns while ownership aligns with ore supply.
Reported push to fund and build a co operative stamp mill in Fairbanks to process Tanana valley ore. Ray Brumbaugh and Brumbaugh Hamilton Kellogg lead efforts with city banks and mine owners backing shares to develop quartz mining. Mill planned for Garden Island with multiple stamp configurations and ore-specific bunkers, using rail and water power. Continued discussion expected as next weeks bring development details.
Funeral services for Claus Spreckels were held in San Francisco with a large crowd in attendance. The ceremony was described as simple and devoid of ostentation, reflecting the deceased’s many friends and relatives in attendance.
Nashville Tenn Dec 28 Judge Hart refused bail for Colonel and Robin Cooper two of the defendants held for trial in the Carmack murder case.
Judge M. A. Murphy of Carson City Nevada is poised for a January 1 appointment to a federal judgeship in Alaska. He would replace Judge Gunnison in the First judicial division as a term ending vacancy. Friends in Reno report the promised appointment amid speculation of nonreappointment for the current judge.
In Willemstad Curacao on December 28 General Gomez the revolutionist president routs Castro supporters and nears full control. Castro’s cause fades as followers flock to Gomez and the administration liberalizes political prisoners and welcomes exiles returning home.
A visitor asks about piano playing late at night and a suburban resident explains they are trying to keep the people calm or asleep until morning. The fragment suggests a calm domestic scene.
A London News note laments neighbors mowing the lawn at dawn, making it hard to enjoy evening play. The remark highlights how morning noise disrupts nighttime activities and local routines.
Havana December 28 Cuba moves toward self government as American supervision ends with Governor Magoon and staff retiring. The United States troops will depart next Friday ending all American interference. Prominent leaders foresee a smooth transition and a promising political and financial outlook.
A trio of earthquakes struck eight districts in the Catenzaro province on Italy's southern peninsula. Dozens of towns were destroyed and hundreds killed as communications failed and reports from the affected outskirts came in. Fires raged in ten main serves, and remaining residents fled for safety.
The United Press report notes strong protest against injunction-violation sentences for Gompers and other AFL leaders. Public sentiment favors a firmer stance, with calls that no pardon is sought and that the punishments are unjust and must be overturned.
Lloyd C. Griscom United States ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary in Rome announces his retirement from the diplomatic service next March. He will resign to enter private business in the United States, effective on inauguration day.
News from Teheran reports an assassination attempt on the shah of Persia. Men in priest disguises fired at the ruler as they approached, but all shots missed and the shah escaped unharmed.
Report says St Louis plumbers strike over pay cut from 5.70 to 5 dollars a day. The note ends with a remark about a liar telling truth when lacking a better substitute.
Reports from Pittsburg claim Francis J. Heney, famed for his San Francisco graft prosecutions, will head the local graft cases. Negotiations are settled and Heney has agreed to take the commission at President Roosevelt's urgent request.
President Roosevelt calls for an international conference at the White House February 18 to discuss conservation and protection of natural resources. Representatives of all nations will be invited to prepare material for a special report to aid congress in future deliberations on the gigantic task ahead.
In a fog today near Rome the British steamer Advance collided with the bark Ivernia. The steamer went down with all on board except several officers.
In Flushing New York Judge Crane overrules an objection and allows testimony on whether Hains was insane at the time of the killing of Annis. The trial will include the alleged betrayal of Mrs Hains by the publisher and her shocking written confession to be filed as an exhibit.
Virginia City Montana residents felt a violent quake today as buildings swayed and brick structures suffered wall damage. No injuries reported as assistance and assessments began shortly after the tremor.
Promoters who negotiated with Johnson after his victory over Burns plan to travel to America to present Jeffries with an offer to fight Johnson. A guaranteed purse of 50000 dollars is proposed with most terms to be set by Jeffries himself. Jeffries remains the focus of widespread demand to return to the ring despite protests he will not fight again.
Washington reports Senator Knox of Pennsylvania left for Augusta to confer on his future cabinet post. The item notes rumors of an asylum admission are incorrect and that his bank records support his continued vigor.
Friends in Seattle say late letters from Joe McDonald, the former Dawson saloon man, deny reports of his death in Nevada and confirm he is still living as of December 28.
Dan Kain of the Valdez Chamber of Commerce leads a campaign to establish Alaska Day as a major observance across Alaska and key Pacific coast cities. He plans broad publicity to highlight the anniversary’s significance and to rally Northern residents.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.