06 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
1
Southeast Alaska headlines highlight Ronan's strong first division claim as reported by Telegram. The report states he will carry the division, signaling a decisive leadership role for the region.
Telegrams report Corson leading the contest in Prince William Sound with strong support in the southeast. Ketchikan notes Ronan as very strong and likely to carry Southeastern Alaska by a large margin, Cosgrove dispatches confirm the trend.
Bronson Howard, noted playwright and president of the American Dramatic Club of New York City, died yesterday. His leadership and contributions to theater marked a significant era in the city’s cultural scene.
Bronson Howard, prominent American dramatist and president of the American Dramatic Club of New York, died in New York at 65. He authored 17 well known comedies and other works. His famous plays include Saragota, The Banker's Daughter, Young Mia Winthrop, Henrietta, Shenandoah, Aristocracy, and Peter Stuyvesant, the latter co written with Professor Brander Matthews. Most of his work was produced in New York and translated for stages across America and the continent.
Senator Aldrich, author of the money bill, forecasts potential reforms to the monetary system. He offers predictions on how financial policy may shift and affect the economy.
Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island, chair of the Senate finance committee, sails for Europe to study monetary systems and report to the next Congress. He predicts comprehensive reform and notes the Aldrich-Vreeland bill was a temporary emergency measure.
A sub-committee of the monetary commission aboard the steamship is tasked with examining the money situation and financial methods of Europe and reporting to Congress in the next session.
George Demsis, an artist, was killed near Portland, Oregon, by 11 year old Jackson Held after following a stream across the Held farm during a fishing trip. The boy obtained a gun and shot Demsis, who died instantly.
The steamer Hamilton arrived in Dawson and will sail again tomorrow. Passengers including Mrs H A Elis Miss Elis Arch McVickar and about thirty others from Whitehorse are due this evening aboard the Usmobeh with Timea Bpsctal Service.
The Dawson News reports a dollar contribution fund opened to aid the Democratic executive committee’s postelection campaign. The paper notes many Americans are expected to contribute with some Canadians already giving.
Scranton Aug 6 The miner strike in Lackawanna coal mines is in deadlock. John Mitchell once UMWA president has urged mediation though withdrawn from active duties and may agree to the miners requests.
Times Special Service reports Hex Head recovered after glare from North snow while hunting this spring caused eye trouble. Michael Drew, longtime collector of customs for Puget Sound under President Grant, died at home in Seattle yesterday.
Fairbanks residents witnessed a disorderly attempt to disrupt a labor candidate’s meeting led by George Jeffery, private secretary to Judge Wickersham. The crowd, associated with Wickersham’s followers, aimed to silence the speaker and disturb the public gathering.
Spokane reports smallpox spreading through the Fernie area with fears of further contagion. Casualty estimates vary with up to about 60 dead possible, as looters are punished and townsmen suffer through the debris cleanup. Winnipeg dispatches note 20 bodies found in Fernie ruins and evacuees relocating to Nelson and Vancouver area towns.
Henri Farman made a successful flight at Brighton Beach this morning in his aeroplane. The machine rose 20 to 40 feet, described a circle about half a mile in diameter, and returned to the starting point.
Europe ponders the meaning of Kaiser Wilhelm II’s formal call on King Gustave at the royal palace in Stockholm. The event follows President Fallieres of France visiting the region, prompting questions about regional significance.
A massive forest fire yesterday leveled much of Clayton Washington causing an estimated 1000000 dollars in losses. The blaze threatens towns across the region from Spokane to the northeast corner of the state as fires remain hazardous to nearby communities.
Buffalo August 6 The Democrats plan the most active campaign in party history says Norman E Mack chair of the national executive committee No section of the United States will be neglected and the effort will reach all regions with broad organization and outreach.
The states Oklahoma Missouri and Kansas vote in their first primaries today. Primary laws are mandatory covering most offices with few local exemptions. Nominations are by plurality and Democrats expect to win in all three states.
A powerful heat wave sweeps the Middle West with temperatures soaring and authorities urging precautions. The extreme heat pattern is described as spreading toward eastern regions, affecting daily life and energy consumption.
Times Special reports Chicago and western cities suffer heat wave with business slowed. Distress is less in the Mississippi Valley this summer compared with prior heat waves. Heat extends to eastern cities as reports arrive of people prostrated and operations curtailed.
Bryan issued a public eulogy praising the late Senator Allison as a prime example of American statesmanship. He lauds his high ability, sincerity, and broad national confidence accorded to the senator.
Aug 5 report notes all national committeemen of the Fraternal Order of Eagles have landed in Seattle to prepare for the Grand Aerio opening on the 11th. The gathering signals the start of a major conclave with events and sessions planned across the city.
In Lincoln on August 5 rumors of a union between Democrats and Populists were confirmed. Populist leaders openly urge followers to cast ballots for Democratic electors in the upcoming election.
Caracas dispatch reports President Castro highly indignant over an assault on the Venezuelan senator on the island of Curacao in the Dutch West Indies. He calls the incident a minor provocation and demands prompt action. The event occurs about 45 miles north of Venezuela’s coast in the Caribbean Sea.
A vehicle plunged off an embankment and dropped about 100 feet to the bottom. Investigators labeled the scene a fatal accident near the river, with emergency crews responding promptly and noting the vehicle’s occupants were lovers who perished.
Daniel W. Baker United States attorney in Washington and his bride survived a fall when their car plunged over a 100 foot cliff in New York. The vehicle landed upright and the passengers escaped serious injury.
A balloon remained aloft for the entire day as part of an aviation event. Details on location participants or purpose are limited in the readable text.
Count Von Zeppelin piloted his dirigible from dawn until evening touring many towns. A minor motor defect halted flight prompting a landing as crowds gathered on the continent. Tourists from Switzerland arrive in Southern Germany to glimpse the airship in motion.
District court reports an incident involving gamblers and officers. The event centers on actions taken by law enforcement and subsequent court proceedings.
New York district court summons a special panel of 100 jurors to try gamblers charged with violating anti betting laws. Forty gamblers are under threat after arrests at Sheepshead Bay and Brighton Beach race tracks during ongoing racing.
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