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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
1
United Press reports extensive flood damage across Montana railroads. In Butte area over 600 feet of Northern Pacific track washed out, with steel trestles carried away at multiple points leaving no trains moving and uncertain repair timelines.
United States torpedo boats will attempt to puncture the hull of the monitor Florida in tests next Saturday to determine the effectiveness of battleship armor. President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft will witness the proceedings along with other officials.
ST LOUIS June 8 Captain Bumbaugh a noted aeronaut plans to navigate a balloon from St Louis to the Pacific coast on July 4. He is building the craft and believes the long journey will succeed, citing many prior successful flights.
United Press reports Taft supporters jubilant over securing Taft delegates from Alabama Arkansas Georgia and Florida amid contest fights. Anticipated disputes over seating at the convention prompt threats of a floor challenge and a possible large bolt to discredit the convention. High winds disrupt the national committee meeting as Senator elect Bradley warns of losing Kentucky to Taft forces.
Report from Innoko City describes a growing mining camp with about 500 residents, awaiting creeks like Gaines and Ophir flood data. Early transport and communications need a post office telegraph road and new boat routes to improve development and navigation upstream.
Portland June 8 The Oregon state convention opens tomorrow with a hard fight over delegation instruction for Bryan. Opponents insistence faces strong opposition as delegates gather to decide on the party’s course.
Alaskans in Seattle await Tom’s coming with interest as word arrives that the delegate will leave Washington for sound and continue north without delay. Friends in Seattle plan to confer on political matters before departure, aiming to meet him by Monday at the latest.
The battleship Maine and Alabama began their long cruise around the world today from San Francisco and will stay in Honolulu until the remainder of the fleet joins. They are the first ships to depart for the Orient. The other fact notes the inventor of the rubber tip on the end of pencils becoming rich.
Emperor Nicholas and his suite depart St. Petersburg for Reval to greet King Edward in person and bid him welcome to his domain.
The steamer City of Seattle, bound for Skagway, carried 350 passengers, a record except for 1898, with most tickets for Tanana and Koyukuk districts. Notables bound for Fairbanks include Carl Johansen, W. H. Bard, F. C. Davenport and wife, and others. Shipping men report demand for Tanana passage and crowded boats for weeks ahead.
Albany June 4 The state legislature meets in a special session called by Governor Hughes to enact anti gambling laws targeting race tracks and other forms. The governor plans to send a strong anti gambling message he has prepared for some time.
The Victoria Machinery Company was burned to the ground this morning causing at least $180,000 in damage. Most of the loss is covered by insurance and the firm will rebuild on a larger, more modern plant immediately.
A unique aboard ship bout occurred on the Steamer Yosemite when Dick Cullen and Kid Scaler fought during a San Francisco Bay voyage toward Sound Beach. Police had warned land fights would lead to arrest, so the twenty rounds ended in a draw to cheers and generous rewards from the crowd.
Tokio reports a terrific hailstorm swept the city yesterday causing extensive damage. Outlying districts report crop damage and likely widespread distress follows the storm.
John Corson says he has no alliance with Governor Hoggatt or his policies. He embraces home rule as complete as possible from Congress and plans to speak in every town from Ketchikan to Fairbanks, reaching Fairbanks by June 28 at latest.
June 8 reports show Raymond Hitchcock’s trial resumed with attorneys selecting a jury. Hitchcock, appearing rested, expresses confidence in an acquittal. A jury is chosen and the first witness, Mrs. Von Hagen, mother of the 14 year old girl at issue, is introduced.
A government official described a mission connected with the public lands of Hawaii but refused to reveal further details about its nature or objectives. The absence of explicit information leaves the purpose unspecified while confirming official ties to land matters.
In army orders Francis A. Pope of the engineer corps is ordered to proceed to Skagway to relieve Captain Pillsbury as disbursing officer of the Alaska road commission. Lieutenant Pope will establish his headquarters at Skagway.
Prominent Southern California politician and member secretary of the state railroad commission, Judson Bruise, was arrested in Los Angeles on a felony embezzlement charge related to financial troubles at Metropolitan Securities of San Francisco. He remains jailed until bondsmen are secured.
In San Francisco on June 8 the battleship Maine sailors bore Secretary of the Interior Garfield as she set course for Honolulu, accompanying him on a voyage from the West Coast.
A historical note reports over one million exiles transported to Siberia since 1840. It also mentions a toad laying 11 500 eggs yearly with only one in a thousand maturing. In China some natives begin growing grapes and producing multiple wines.
Reports from Helena and Butte show thousands unemployed as floods devastate a wide area. Water levels recede offering relief to traffic and most industries reliant on dam power expect losses running into millions of dollars. Nearby Sonoke Arkansas reports 6 000 acres planted to rice yielding about 4 000 000 bushels valued at 500 000 dollars.
Report notes that an ostrich can reach speeds of about 25 miles per hour when terrified. The fact emphasizes the creature's rapid sprint response to fear.
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