Nick Burley Returns amid Klondike Legacy and Innocence
Juneau readers learn Nick Burley, once famed for early Klondike days and stunts, is back in Juneau and cleared of criminal charges. A March 13 press dispatch in Coeur d Alene to the Walla Walla Times details his supposed arrest and his year in Idaho jail, ending with his vindication.
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Nick Burley
Klondike
Nick
Juneau
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Walla Walla Times
Fine Game Of Ball Promised For Today
The A B and N C teams will play at 2 30 this afternoon at Willow Park. Receipts go to a fund to send the team from Alaska to advertise the Tanana resources. The last meeting was close and exciting. A local picked team could rival bushrangers outside.
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A. B
N. C
Willow Park
Alaska
Racers Jeer Up Plans for Fourth of July Sprint Events
Racers prepare for Fourth of July activities with thoughts of sprinting matches. No definite plans announced yet, but sprinters expect to observe the holiday with an energetic display.
Challenge Issued for Long Distance Race by George Taylor
In Fairbanks on June 5 George Taylor replies to a challenge from Mr Overland. He offers to race any distance from one to six hundred miles for stakes up to $1,000 if a deposit of $100 to $250 accompanies the challenge.
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George Taylor
Fairbanks
Mr. Overland
O'Connor Kelly Bout Nets Record Receipts in Fairbanks
The O'Connor Kelly boxing bout yielded $1275, the largest sum taken in from any Fairbanks fight this year. Wagers exceeded the receipts, and the piece notes Kelly is no longer a contender at top speed, reflecting on his career and rivals faced.
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Fairbanks
Good rifle practice at shooting gallery
Discussion of a regular rifle shooting tournament at the Arctic Shooting gallery. Prizes and a pot for the highest score. Roosevelt urged Americans to learn to shoot and would likely be pleased by the strong scores shown week after week at the gallery.
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Arctic
Roosevelt
Former Alaskan Champion in Portland Touches Coast Title
Robert Lee Ringer of the Portland Telegram inquiries News for Henry Croft of Gaul seeking the full ring career of the heavyweight coast champion who defeated Ed Johnson in two rounds. Fans recall a known alias and efforts to locate the fighter continue from April 29, 1908.
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Robert Lee Ringer
Portland Telegram
Henry Croft
Gaul
Alaska
Ed Johnson
Gold Camps of Alaska Fights List For Ringer
Robert Lee Ringer requests a complete catalog of fights conducted by a fighter in the Alaska gold camps from a couple of years ago. Please designate each bout as amateur or professional and attach any available photograph of the boxer.
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Alaska
Robert Lee Ringer
Sporting Editor
Telegram
Billy Bates in the Limelight Again
Billy Bates pressed Joe O Connor with a challenge in yesterday s News but received no reply. Bates long unseen in the ring, a heavy hitter who trains with top men, though not regarded as clever with his boxing.
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Billy Bates
Joe O'Connor
O'Connor
Bates
McCawber
Boating Gains Popularity on the River
With water levels low poling boats are hired to take parties upriver on the Chena river. A gasoline excursion boat could be profitable for Sunday trips if enclosed with mosquito netting to keep pests away, promising a swift enjoyable ascent and return.
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Chena River
Arranging a July Fourth Fight in Town
James T. Gorman plans a big July Fourth boxing event after last night’s carnival. He aims to bring top outsiders like Jim Pendergast and either O Connor Bates or Jack Sullivan to meet local heavies, with Sally Stroup also considered if funding is secured from business backers.
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James T. Gorman
Gorman
Jim Pendergast
Dawson
O’connor
Bates
Jack
Businessmen Discuss Monday Rounds and Telegraphing Help
The town’s businessmen consider planned rounds starting Monday. He hopes to telegraph the boys to come in by Monday night at the latest.
Lineup for this afternoon’s ball game at 2 30
The lineup for the ball game this afternoon at 2 30 is listed. Players expected to start include those named in the afternoon lineup. The article notes no changes or injuries affecting the roster.
Henry Irving in Hor rors parts draw fascination
Henry Irving showcased a melancholy fascination while performing the title role in Hor rors, delivering haunting scenes that captivated audiences and critics. The production highlighted Irving’s dramatic range and subtle menace.
Fate Tree and Stage Moments in Ellen Terry Reminiscence
Ellen Terry recalls Henry Irving’s onstage prowess and ritual, his study of the fate tree in Hamlet Eugene Aram and Romeo and Juliet, and his frock coat recitations. She notes his receptiveness to advice and a later note of pride and sorrow as her son Teddy appears on stage in Chicago and ultimately leaves the stage before 30.
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Henry
Ellen Terry
Irving
Eugene Aram
America
Houseman
Terriss
Chicago
Teddy
Joey
Olivia
Arrivals at Hotels at the Pioneer
A list of guest names and their lodging locations appears, including George L. Hanson in the city, Clem La Borde at Vault, H. Raeder at Little El dorado, Laurence Richards at Dome, J. C. Smith at Cleary, Victor Luncibler at Cleary, C. J. Stewart at Ester, and others such as Jasell Ogren in Fortymile, Billy Rose at Lower Tanana, J. P. Summer at Dome, H. Jorden in the city, William Munson in Sal cha, B. B. Smith at Treasure, A. W. Roberts at Ow creek, Pat Fleming at Pedro, and George O. Salisbury at Hot Springs.
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George L. Hanson
City
Clem la Borde
Vault
H. Raeder
Little
Eldorado
Laurence Richards
Dome
J. C. Smith
Cleary
Victor Luncibler
C. J. Stewart
Ester
Jasell Ogren
Fortymile
Billy Rose
Lower Tanana
J. P. Summer
H. Jorden
William Munson
Salcha
B. B. Smith
Treasure
A. W. Roberts
Pat Fleming
Pedro
George O. Salisbury
Freight Rate From Seattle to Asia At Two Dollars Per Ton
An unusual new freight charge sets the rate at two dollars per ton for shipments from Seattle to China and Japan. The policy prompts curious reaction from residents in Alaska who find the figure unexpected and noteworthy.
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Seattle
China
Japan
Notice to settle accounts with W. H. Han balances
All accounts due to W. H. Han up to and including June 3 1908 are payable to the undersigned Charles J. Strandberg and must be settled promptly.
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W. H. Hannum
Charles J. Strandberg
Directory of Eagles Lodge in Fairbanks Aerie 1037
Directory of lodges for the Fraternal Order of Eagles shows Fairbanks Aerie No. 1037 meeting Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Eagle Mall formerly Century Hall with W. I. Barney Goss and M. Anderson as secretary.
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Fraternal Order OF Eagles
Fairbanks Aerie
Eagle Mall
Century Hall
Barney Goss
Co. Manderson
Fairbanks Lodge Meeting Notice
Fairbanks Lodge No. 31 of the Odd Fellows meets Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium building. N. G. M. McAuley and Secretary O. Carlson are listed officers.
Tanana Masonic Lodge regular meetings set
Tanana Masonic Lodge LL D holds regular communications on the first and third Wednesdays each month at the Masonic Hall Auditorium. R W Taylor is W M and G B Erwin serves as Secretary.
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Tanana
Arctic Brotherhood Camp Meets Tuesdays at Fairbanks
The Arctic Brotherhood Camp Fairbanks No 16 A B meets every Tuesday at 8 30 p m in the Auditorium building. J W Hild is the A C and Charles E Taylor serves as Recorder.
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Arctic Brotherhood
Fairbanks
A. B
J. W. Hild
A. C
Charles E. Taylor
Order of Pioneers meeting notice
Fairbanks lodge of the Yukon Order of Pioneers meets every Thursday evening at old Odd Fellows Hall. Harry Cribb, Secy.
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Order OF Pioneers
Fairbanks Lodge of the Yukon Order of Pioneers
Old Odd Fellows Hall
Harry Cribb
Secy
Gesang Verein Harmonies Meet At The Auditorium
A German singing club meets every Sunday afternoon at the Auditorium. Henry Roden serves as president Leo Wile as secretary and M Sickinger as treasurer.
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Henry Roden
Leo Wile
Secy
M. Sickinger
Treas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northern Commercial Company
Sporting News
Kelly
Portland
Cere
Wakefield Sete
McClaire Stroecker
Hodge Gies
McGuire Lane
Ene
Wewewee Giiger de Journel
Eewee DeBaun Ritz
Eukesvens Crowley Crawford
Eeagheapaah Starkell McMullen
Ee Graff
Henry Irving
Weill
White Pass
Yukon
White Horse
WW. Taylor
Y. T
AT the Pioneer
Directory OF Lodges
ODD Fellows
Fairbanks Lodge
Vu. O& F
Odd Fellows Hall
C. D. McAuley
N. G
Masonic Lodge
Martha Clow
Joe
Heacock
Pioneer
Doe
Shaw
Tanana Sheet Metal Works
Turner St
NM. C
H. Gilcher
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