16 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
1
United Press report from Chicago notes manufacturers and shippers form a bloc valued at a billion dollars to oppose a proposed railroad tariff increase. They vow to wage a legal campaign and pursue cases through the highest courts in America.
A dispute over water rights on Pedro Creek led to a quarrel among operators. James McPike pleaded guilty to assaulting John Wigger, was fined $25 plus costs, while John Barrett received a warning. Commissioner Goodwin urged settling the issue in court.
The line compares joys with equal pains and lassitude to spending current revenues for next year, framing pleasure as costly and exhausting. It uses financial metaphor to express the cost of indulgence and the fatigue that follows gratification.
A brief Chicago News quip depicts a suitor praising love as the sea while the maiden replies that such love makes her sick, swapping romantic metaphor for sharp humor in a concise, period tone.
Prospectors are sought as the North East Siberian company led by John Rosene expands into Amidir district in Siberia. Three creeks are active with more in prospect as the Russian government grants concessions and offers incentives. Col. W. T. Perkins will oversee Nome and Siberia operations with travel between the two points.
A historical clipping presents a philosophical exchange about risk and charity between a young wife and her husband. The dialogue alludes to broader moral concerns and a biblical motif, framed within a reflective literary tone.
London crowds filled the British stadium for Olympic events with Ralph Rose winning the shot put and Martin Sheridan taking the discus. The United States leads the games by a wide margin as remaining contests offer chances to increase the margin in javelin, walks, and team races.
In Columbus on July 15 more than 1500 delegates filled the hall as the national prohibition party opened. The first day centered on general reports with no major strategic moves announced. A noted adage appears in the article: You can make a man of any boy if you give him time and plenty to eat.
The Valdez and Lucky Gulch districts in Alaska show miners scarce for grub as Kennedy’s pack train is late. Monohan’s bench yields 75 to 100 feet deep ground with 20 men at work, Johnson and Clarke nearby with 15, while main creek claims run about 10 feet deep. Operators on Lucky Gulch employ about 20 men across claims Nos 1 to 4, sluicing profits remain solid, and Surprise Creek shows expanding prospects.
A large attendance welcomed the new Presbyterian pastor Rev Condit and his family at a reception last night in Fairbanks. Having spent six years in Juneau they know Northern conditions. Several ministers spoke including Dr Young Dr Koonce Rev Mr Condit and Rev Mr Parsons. Recitations were given by children and Gene Huckins sang with Miss Parsons on the organ.
A terse courtroom exchange ends with a dying citizen agreeing to resign, prompting a judge to note the move makes the resignation unanimous while a deacon questions the willingness of the party to proceed. The odd dialogue centers on duty, consent, and finality in a dramatic moment.
A proverb notes that the later years focus on curing the errors and prejudices formed in youth, as a man seeks to amend his earlier misguided beliefs and opinions.
A courtroom exchange highlights the defiant stance of a self describing housewife and a probing tramp as the case concludes with a not guilty verdict and minimal other detail. The dialogue underscores a tense, peculiar trial atmosphere.
Gans Nelson Go May Not Be Fought able to Deal With Rail ways.
A dispute between Tex Rickard and railways over special passenger rates for the Gans Nelson bout at Ely Nevada led to a railway refusal. After talks the railroads declined any reduction, threatening cancellation as Rickard argues the decision harms his town and expected receipts.
William Craig, one of the discoverers of Vault creek riches in the Fairbanks district, married Miss Victoria Booth in Seattle on July 16. The romance began years ago when Craig left for the North to seek fortune and return to claim his bride. They plan a Scottish honeymoon before returning to Fairbanks.
Everett Emerson Aubert and Miss Emma Cooper married at the Pioneer hotel with Commissioner Goodwin officiating. A fine supper followed for the party and a horn serenade greeted the newlyweds. They will reside in Fox.
United Press reports in Dallas on July 15 that with one exception the annual election of grand officers of the BPOE reappointed last year's board. The sole change was Rush Holland of Colorado Springs chosen as grand exalted ruler, joining Fred C. Robinson of Dubuque Iowa and Edward Leach of New York as officers.
A telegraph from Fairbanks to a Johannesburg cable office arrived in under a day, with a reply returned by Johannesburg dated July 16. The round trip covered 13,000 miles, using the North American to South African route via cable lines. A ten word message costs about $12, and the New York to Johannesburg rate is 86 cents per word.
Eugene A. Tiffany and Rosa mond A. Bechtel both of Richardson were married at the Third Avenue Hotel yesterday afternoon. Rev. Dr. Young performed the ceremony with John Patten as best man and Mrs Patten as bridesmaid. The couple will reside in Richardson.
The Mysore mine in India spans 1109 acres with ore reserves of 1,000,000 tons at an average value of 25 dollars per ton. Operated since 1880 by British and American capital, it has paid dividends of 20 percent in 1886, 10 percent in 1887, and from 1888 to 1907 averaged 20 to 145 percent, with over 100 percent annual payouts since 1896, including last year.
The Rawhide mining camp in Nevada is described as a prominent newer camp with a mineralized region ten miles long and four to five miles wide. Present proved area measures about three miles long and one and a half miles wide.
Killeen asks for the largest beer for five cents in a humorous exchange as a judge comments on the price and service. The banter highlights the insult and the barkeep’s sarcasm in a rough barroom scene.
A historical aphorism attributes to Louis XIV the claim that it is easier to unite all of Europe than to unite two women. The remark reflects period attitudes towards gender and politics.
A turkey killed on a Victoria farm along the Tarwine river yielded half an ounce of pure gold concealed in its body. Local authorities are investigating the supplier and the origin of the concealed treasure.
The War Department ordered the armored cruiser Princeton and the light cruiser Vicksburg to sail around Cape Horn into the Caribbean Sea to await further instructions. Both ships are positioned at Bremerton Washington and Mare Island California, amid tensions in Honduras.
Sam Blackburne arrives from Tenderfoot country reporting active mining on Fairbanks creek Tenderfoot and Discovery. Paystreaks appear on Democrat and Banner tributaries with pumps addressing water shortages and outfits at Discovery promising substantial gold output this summer. Dan McCarty yields the richest pay near 6 below and plans to expand his small plant while others bring in ground assays of six to seven dollars per square foot.
In the Rochester Democrat a playful exchange shows Mr Acker praising a bonnet as becoming while Mrs Acker notes neighbors find it ancient and decrepit highlighting a lighthearted domestic quarrel and community reaction.
A Special Appropriation of 125000 funds a northern canal dig by engineer Mr Wheeler and crew aboard the Northwestern dredge Hyades. The work will cut off the elbow of the Yukon channel to aid steamboat traffic, with more funds expected as the project expands.
C N Creamer resigned as head of the Garden Island school yesterday. The election to fill his place will be held immediately.
Special to The News reports in Salchaket July 16 a hunter shot his own head in the yard. The telegram notes unknown cause whether accident or self-inflicted, awaiting U S commissioner reply from Richardson. Long Louis, known in Fairbanks and the upper Tanana, puzzled locals who could not recall his real name.
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