30 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
1
In San Francisco Judge Lawlor imposes the maximum 14 years hard labor on Ave Ruef after denying appeals. Ruef, awaiting appeal stay, will be confined at San Quentin as attorneys pursue further action.
United Press Service reports Jimmie Barry and Al Kaufman clash in Los Angeles with Barry’s pride high and betting shifting toward him. A Barry victory would spur a challenge to Jack Johnson for the world heavyweight title in the near future.
Rudolph Spreckels as special administrator disclosed Claus Spreckels left at least 50 million dollars in securities stocks bonds and cashable assets. The estate centers on gilt edged securities and corporate holdings.
A fierce blizzard rages across parts of England on December 0, marking the season’s most severe weather so far. Roads are blocked and travel disrupted as the storm sweeps in from the coast.
King Emmanuel and Queen Marcherita arrived in Messina Sicily aboard a battleship from Palermo. The queen collapsed on approach but recovered and assisted rescuers with survivors as fires were checked and efforts continued.
The British and Russian squadrons joined a rescue party this afternoon as Queen Margherita rescued a child from flames. The reported death of American Consul Cheney and his entire family is confirmed and their bodies are unrecovered.
D H Delaney reports high activity around the V and Hazzard fractions at Mosquito flat near Cleary mouth. With new Chatanika pay finds, owners rush to complete assessment work to hold title before month end despite prior shaft setback.
Philadelphia reports Jack O'Brien has challenged Jack Johnson to a 60 day finish fight for the world championship with a large side bet. The offer aims to lure Johnson into accepting despite public concerns over fairness and potential refusal.
A fragment notes remains found beneath the burning ruins of the consulate. Details are limited but investigators search the site for further clues and victims. The incident has drawn attention from local authorities and witnesses nearby.
Survivors fear a pestilence outbreak as mass casualties overwhelm Messina. Thousands lie unburied, governments may order cremation, and coastal villages along the Messina straits are demolished with few if any survivors.
Hundreds of onlookers gathered as the king and queen visited relief sites to boost morale and aid distribution. Officials praised the royal presence for lifting spirits and encouraging volunteers.
A tunnel remains unadvanced as studies fail to show a payback sufficient to justify installing a new plant. Officials cite uncertain revenue and cost hurdles delaying the project decision.
The Fairbanks district court grand jury returned a true bill against Solly Stroup and George Marshall for a felony pugilistic contest last summer with bail set at 5000 each. EB Houser was not indicted on larceny charges on Little Eldorado. No crimes to report.
Survivors in a chaotic scene surge through crowds to reach the royal presence. Fear for bh's safety grows as hundreds of distressed individuals suffer grief and delirium. Helpers toil desperately to aid the dying and injured amid the danger.
Gregori city chemist of Catania, a survivor of the tidal wave, recounts being aboard a ferry from Messina when the quake struck. He describes the sea opening and the port city of Reggio in Dantean horror as the disaster unfolded.
The B P.O. Elks plan a social gathering drawing about sixty members to the camp. The event aims to foster fellowship and community involvement.
In the Tanana valley Elks invite all in good standing to contact Frank J. Cotter to announce themselves as a start for a gathering. A meeting date and program will follow once communications are complete. Some criminal cases were dismissed due to lack of evidence, including United States v Morgan for riot and United States v Grant for lack of offense, as the defendant refused road tax work after losing a hand.
A boat crowded with passengers capsized and broke apart, leaving survivors stranded. One man, Gregori, woke on a blaze scarred beach in Reggio and believed he had died and gone to hell.
A survivor recalls Cantania after a devastating event that left 45,000 dead and only a few hundred alive. The lone meeting with famed opera singer Tiny Mariini amid ruin underscores the catastrophe before Gregori finds a way home aboard a steamer.
Naples dispatch reports a new wave of fear as three cables to Corfu and another nearby island off Turkey’s west coast were silenced. The severed cables hint at seismic disturbances to the east, unsettling the city.
Catania Sicily December 36 reports warn that Mount AEtna exhibits further unrest with quake disturbances alarming residents north of the city. Fears rise that the volcano may erupt violently.
Rome reports a relief fund amounting to millions with donations from around the world. King Emmanuel and Pope Leo led gifts of 406000 and 200000 dollars. Hundreds of thousands more arrive hourly to aid Calabrian and Sicilian towns as expeditions organize to reach stricken districts.
The City of Fairbanks vs. John Hayes was dismissed at plaintiff's costs. Cases against J C Houlihan and Mosher were passed pending Attorney Roth's arrival. United States vs. Thomas Marquam set for Monday. Trial jury dismissed until Monday due to holiday Friday and motion day Saturday.
A pleasant-faced woman drew Harris’s thanks as he tipped his hat and told a companion he owed much to that woman. When asked if he meant his mother he replied no, it was his landlady who helped him.
The Orr stage arrived last night carrying passengers Billy Koon and his brother. It also delivered a heavy load of second class mail, consisting of 17 sacks of matter.
A Denver report says a syndicate led by James J. Hill secured title to 7,000,000 acres of Texas land served by the Colorado and Southern system. The purchase price is about 75 million dollars and the plan is to open the lands for settlement.
New Orleans reports Abe Attel knocked out Bizz Macay in the eighth round after a hard beating last night.
More than 100 miners are entombed after an explosion at the Lick collieries in Mayburn Kentucky. Two were killed and rescue efforts progress slowly as volunteers work to reach the trapped workers amid rising fears of a doomed outcome.
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