29 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented report details a Sicilian earthquake that devastated Messina with thousands dead while a Chang Chau reform crackdown provokes deadly riots. It notes global aid mobilization by major powers and ships rushing to assist, with Mount Etna's activity raising fears of further disaster.
A San Francisco cablegram reports Burns saying Johnson’s seconds caused police to halt their match when Johnson tired. Burns insists he was strong and would have won, and he is ready to meet Johnson again, confident of victory.
The Pioneer Mining Company advances sinking the No. 4 North Star shaft from 70 feet to 120 feet on Chatham creek. Nine men work as drift work continues on the vein. crosscuts expected to connect with Dahl and Bedrock ledges and a rich antimony seam is uncovered. Reports detail a wide, extending Chatham lodge system from Wolf Creek to Willow. A Whitman and Murry strike on the Skoogy Gulch vein signals broader prospecting success amid talk of a local customs stamp mill.
Philadelphia fighter Jack O'Brien announces a challenge to world heavyweight champion Jack Johnson in Sydney Australia. The claim is viewed as self promotion, with Pendergast and Britt mentioned as related interests and a Boston clipping recounting a bout featuring Jim Pendergast.
James Pendergast, active in pugdom in Fairbanks and Dawson, has developed into a full fledged boxer. He traveled last summer toward warm climates to pursue tougher opponents and recently defeated Bill Warren in Boston papers, while training for a scheduled bout with Seee win Sullivan.
Washington reports a colossal Sicily quake leaves 65 000 to 75 000 dead and twice that many injured or exposed. Government dispatches warships to the Mediterranean to assist the Italian government in this hour of disaster.
Nationwide aroused by reports from Messina Sicily as the stricken city prompts a major outpouring of sympathy and aid. The country awaits fuller details on the calamity and relief efforts across states.
Catania residents who survived the quake and tidal wave fear a volcanic eruption as Mt Etna vents ashes and lava. The ground tremors and rumblings grow daily as locals flee toward the countryside to escape another disaster.
Arrangements in Los Angeles set Dr Roller of Seattle to meet the Barry Kaufman winner after the bout Thursday. Roller posts 1000 dollars forfeit money and the next 25 round fight is scheduled for January 26.
President elect Taft will leave Atlanta in January for a tour of southern states, with stops announced across multiple cities as part of his post election schedule. The itinerary includes engagements in Augusta and other southern centers during the initial leg of the tour.
Washington December 29 Miss Ethel Roosevelt made her debut into society with a large dancing party held in her honor. The event marked her first formal entry into social circles as she steps into public life with a notable debutante status.
The Eagle Bridge Whist club thrives with seven named members and two hostesses weekly. F E G Berry plans a Fortymile survey on water schemes and patents while preparing Walker's Parks drawings. A P Burdett, ex Dawsonite, works at the post. J J Bourke returns for winter, hunting for high channels.
George Matheson faces first degree murder charges after a fatal May shooting at Struck and Van Hook saloon on Chicken Creek. co defendant Penrose is discharged. Separate embezzlement charges filed against Hot Springs deputy George P B Gibson. Witnesses Anderson Struck and Denning testified. Trial expected January as calendar clears.
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