17 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
1
A report notes an incident involving a Catholic faith figure and a choking event. The article centers on the alleged actions and responses by authorities and the individuals involved. Further details are unclear in the fragment.
Giuseppe Alia struggled with guards at Canon City as his execution began. He cursed Catholics and priests, shouted insults, and screamed religious vengeance even as the trap was sprung, crying out long live the Protestants.
The Fairbanks Banking company reports scrip holders must present certificates for redemption, with only a little over $1,000 in outstanding scrip left from last winter. The bank has shifted back to a cash basis, helped by summer business and a clean-up period, converting gold receipts to cash and redeeming scrip promptly. The bank authorized the following notice for publication.
The Fairbanks Banking Company reports scrip outstanding at the close of business July 16, 1908 totaling 31,148. Holders are asked to present the scrip for redemption at the bank.
Prof Hepburn will give a dance on Saturday evening in Ester City connected to his dancing class. The professor s efforts seem crowned with success as many are learning to trip the light fantastic. A large crowd is expected at his dance.
Nome report notes Fred Hansted alias Professor Young Dutchy traveling from San Francisco to Fairbanks with two fighters The Caribou Kid and Ed Lynch. He plans to stage boxing contests in the Tanana region upon arrival.
The Ancient Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine held its annual convention in St. Paul with Shriner representatives from across the continent. A request by Shriners then in Dawson, Yukon Territory, for authority to establish a Shrine temple there was reviewed and denied after discussion.
United Press Service reports the fleet reaching Honolulu yesterday morning with all ships anchoring before noon. Natives greet the visitors with lavish hospitality as a program of receptions flower festivals and a hike for visiting officers and sailors is organized.
United Press dispatch from Lincoln reports July 17 that Bryan rejects widespread opposition claims he promised to appoint many African Americans to public office if he won the presidential race. He says he never discussed or considered the matter.
A powerful earthquake rattled a 1000 mile radius across Chile. Tacna reports widespread shaking and unknown fatalities and damage as of today.
Washington reports the sixty first congress finalized all appropriations at 1 057 000 009 dollars the largest in history. The previous congress was nicknamed the billion dollar congress as estimates neared that figure, but the final total exceeded expectations.
Chicago July 17 bondholders of the Alaska Central Railway rejected Frost and his associates after an inquiry into the companys affairs and Ballaine accusations. They voted to pursue financial rehabilitation and extend construction from mile 52 to 75 to serve mining camps on Turnagain Arm Susitna and Vale Creek. Frost was told to cease meddling and resign.
The prohibition national convention in Columbus Ohio nominated Eugene Chauffin of Chicago for president and Aaron Walker of Ohio for vice president. The platform supports liquor regulation, woman's suffrage, arbitration on strikes, popular senator elections, an income tax and inheritance tax, among other reforms.
Louis Olson a longtime Klondike hunter and Fairbanks resident aged about 50 died yesterday from a self inflicted wound near a roadhouse in Salghaket. A six millimeter Remington was examined before the shot and the inquest by United States Commissioner Hedger is expected this afternoon. Olson, of Swedish descent, had recently lived at Little Delta and had no known relatives in the area.
London July 17 The Indomitable England's new battleship will attempt a transatlantic record on its voyage to Canada with the Prince of Wales aboard. The ship can reach 21 knots an hour and may set a new record if it stays within three knots. Stokers and skilled mechanics are aboard to handle any machinery faults.
A typhoon caused a gasoline launch to overturn on Manila Bay. Twenty nine people drowned during a pleasure excursion, including three Americans. the rest were prominent Manila residents.
The Hyades docked in Seattle with three crew from the barkentine Freemont, marooned three weeks on a desolate coast with no provisions and subsisting on raw fish. The voyage was perilous as the ship bucked ice for miles and was trapped in pack ice for two days.
In a brief dialogue the tramp laments poverty and lack of funds to buy a railroad ticket, while the good old man questions excuses for misery. The exchange captures a moment of street hardship and mutual sharp wit.
Seventeen Washington counties have appropriated 177,577 for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. When all 37 counties participate, total appropriations may reach 285,000. A state law allows each county to allocate one half of one mill of assessed valuation for exposition purposes.
London July 17 The new system for grading teams and individual contestants in the Olympic games takes effect this year. As a result no championships will be awarded at the British Stadium as in previous years.
Seattle reports indicate negotiations for ownership transfer of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer are nearly concluded with Guggenheim men expected to take control on August 1. Old owners acknowledge a change but have not disclosed details or naming of the new owners.
San Francisco July 17 The state supreme court ruled Judge Dunne guilty of no act justifying disbarment in the graft cases and declined to interfere after he criticized the court over Mayor Schmitz’s release. The decision ends the longstanding disbarment proceedings.
Baltimore records show Joe Gans divorced from his wife after she proved infidelity. The suit followed an incident at ringside two weeks earlier when Nelson knocked him out, witnessed by a crying, beautiful colored girl kneeling at ringside.
Wall Street operators begin campaign against Bryan using old scare lines. A prominent bank official predicts if Bryan wins América will face the worst money panic in history and a stock market crash on Wall Street.
Dialogue reveals Jim has been confined for three months and faces disbelief from a judge. The exchange hints at illness or hidden trouble affecting his mobility and status, with Penny expressing frustration at the situation and the judge's skepticism.
Kern is introduced as the party's nominee for the role of vice president. The announcement marks a strategic step in the campaign, positioning Kern as the leading figure alongside the presidential ticket.
In Indianapolis on July 17 a large reception honored Democratic nominee John Worth Kern for president. Republicans participated in the celebration with speeches praising Kern while Vice President Fairbanks drew applause and touted Kern as next in line, signaling anxiety about the GOP ticket in Indiana.
The steamer Mane is en route from St Michael Fairbanks with a major load for Vach and Sterling. Two large barges carry about 350 tons, heading to stores along the Tetcait. Monarch overtook the vessel at Nulato with freight for Fairbanks.
A fragment recalls the bridegroom selection as a focal point of social chatter in the neighborhood, noting the bride’s access to many suitors and the Ledger’s reporting tone. The excerpt captures era-tinged attitudes toward courtship and community roles.
In Cle Elum Washington a box of powder ignited causing a blast that destroyed a building and killed eight people who were inside. The blast left a ten foot deep crater and plunged the town into mourning as the victims were prominent locals.
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