31 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
1
Nebraska delegate Marshall charged Hearst with czar like control of the independent convention. He alleged Hearst packed the body with his supporters and that the platform was altered after committee approval.
United Press: J Pierpont Morgan reorganized the Northern Pacific and realized a net profit of at least 22 million dollars. The disclosure notes the deal as one of the railroad industry’s most profitable maneuvers. Morgan’s actions and gains are highlighted in reports from ST. PAUL dated July 31. The findings emphasize the scale of the financial maneuver and Morgan’s central role.
Theodore M. Clowes, a prominent Nome attorney, wed Elizabeth Wood widow of the late Joseph K. Wood, first district attorney for the Second division of Alaska. After the ceremony they returned to Tacoma then traveled by car to Seattle to catch a boat bound for Nome.
Land Point Idaho reports Abe Attell won a tough boxing match against Kid Maringo last night. Attell knocked out Maringo in the tenth round after a brutal stretch from the sixth through the tenth.
SEATTLE July 31 Rex E Beach the noted Alaskan writer is in severe eye distress from an injury sustained during a Kodiak island big game hunt. Several physicians attend him and every effort is made to aid recovery but progress is slow and the loss of sight may result.
N Jaffe who has run a men s clothing and furnishing store in Fairbanks since 1904 will open a similar business in Dome City within five or six days. Friends regret his departure but wish him success in the new field.
Graehl School directors Whalley and Davis report that warrants issued to contractors for the new Graehl school were not honored after Treasurer Creamer returned the entire $2,400 appropriation to the treasury. Creamer resigned over a site dispute and says he followed governor instructions to return the warrant, without notifying the other directors.
United Press Service reports a Los Angeles trial where Judge Rose defines a wife rights in a long disputed matter. The key finding holds a wife may not search her husband pockets despite allegations of mistreatment in the case.
Washington, July 31. Gompers says his appeal to labor groups has waned and his political influence among workers has diminished. In a local interview he noted his advice is mostly ignored and expects limited impact in the current campaign.
A letter dated September 3 1890 arriving in Columbus reveals a full and complete pardon for George Swanston who had served an eighteen year sentence for pension law violations. The pardon was signed by President Benjamin Harrison and mailed at 6 p m.
The Western Federation of Miners completed its 1908 09 officer slate. Charles Mahoney was chosen vice president under Moyer and Ernest Mills was named secretary.
Berlin reports that Prince Joachin, banished from the empire, wed nearly a year ago to Baroness Bien berg, formerly Marie Sulzer, a dance-hall figure linked to his departure. The Kaiser ordered his ministers to end the entanglement, but Cupid’s move outwitted them.
Parkhurst, a long time First National official, confessed to stealing about fifty thousand dollars from the bank. He admitted diverting funds to cover living expenses for himself and his wife, claiming a salary as his only present means. He is described as a prominent local figure, aged 45 to 50, with no children.
George Cortelyou is favored to win the New York governorship as a strong Republican coalition backs him. The piece notes Governor Hughes built fame at the cost of relationships with influential interests, while Cortelyou is portrayed as the candidate most capable of defeating him and worth onetime backing.
Lloyds underwriter writes a one year life insurance policy for Judge Taft valued at $100,000. The policy term starts from today, with the premium set at 5 percent.
In Seattle on July 31 Jesse Fifer, driven by madness over his wife’s divorce suit, killed his 12 year old daughter and a neighbor woman, fatally wounded his wife and another woman, then killed himself. The act disrupted Madison Street car service as a gripman watched the tragedy unfold.
Judge Bard returns from Alaska tour visiting major camps and reporting a strong Eagles presence among Northerners. He notes a surprising number of Eagle aeries amid Alaskan communities and says the order remains powerful in the region.
One of the first to round the Horn Captain Marius Harloe died in San Francisco at age. He completed the voyage around the Horn in 1850 and spent the rest of his life on the Pacific, earning wide recognition in coastal cities.
On the Seattle No 3 a quarrel over engine room concerns led to Inspector Heeney being struck in the head with a tool. Assistant Engineer Bennett was arrested at Fort Gibbon with bail set at $5,000. Heeney received four stitches and continued the trip downstream.
In San Francisco on July 31 Stan Ketchel defends the world middleweight crown against Hugo Kelly a ten to one favorite Ketchel has trained hard and is expected to make weight easily The odds reflect Kellys recent bouts with Jack Swan Papke Sullivan and a draw with Papke while Ketchel's camp remains confident about his form and stamina
Seventeen members of the American Olympic squad arrived in New York on July 21 after competing in London. They condemn the British judges as poor sportsmen and unfair, with stars Carpenter Smithson and Hilman among the returning athletes.
A big mail shipment is expected aboard the Lavelle Young now en route here. Post office employees prepare for distribution as last Tanana arrival delivered over 3,000 pounds of mail already distributed.
The N. N. Co. steamer Reliance will depart for Richardson at 2 p m tomorrow with passengers and freight for all points along the line. The vessel has just returned from a Richardson voyage noted for unusually good time. Several passengers are expected to leave for up river points tomorrow.
Chicago reports another scorching day with two deaths from heat prostration, eight unconscious on streets, and one individual driven insane. The record highlights extreme conditions and rising health concerns amid the July heat.
London report says Joseph Chamberlain is seriously ill with possible fatal outcome. His family and doctors are at his bedside and doubts about surviving the day are expressed.
United Press discloses long running corruption in a federal service, with San Francisco reports of bribery and concealment involving Orientals and Japanese nations. The probe links past corruption to a broader pattern across the service, highlighting systemic failures and enforcement gaps.
A London July disturbance erupts as a mob assaults the Jewish quarter, scattering residents and prompting police action amid a tense confrontation. The episode centers on a blackmail case linked to the so called Diamond King, with a nephew of the late Ba alleged in the matter.
United Press dispatch from Hot Springs reports Sherman Taft and Mrs Taft arriving yesterday. Congressman Sherman Taft, under medical care, is said to be making a slight recovery as Judge Taft conducts proceedings a few days ago.
Fred Carter weighs in at the Auditorium, weighing in around 33 pounds as attendance is expected for the official match.
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