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Newspaper

Fairbanks Daily Times

Location

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1908

Page

4

Election Planned for School Clerk and Board Director

A school election will be held on the last Monday in June to elect a clerk and a director of the school board. Incumbent Frank B. Hall retires, joining Mrs. Maddocks and W. H. Parsons on the board. Terms alternate so two experienced members stay aboard. No candidates or interest have been shown yet.

Frank B. Hall Roy E. Maddocks W. H. Parsons Maddocks Parsons Lanana

Steamer Tanana Sets New River Travel Record

The steamer Tanana arrived at Dawson from Fairbanks in five days and 59 minutes, a new river speed record. On the return trip she covered the distance in 3 days and 15 hours, improving the previous best by nearly two days.

Tanana Dawson Fairbanks

St Matthew's Hospital Receives Ball Game Proceeds

St Matthew's hospital acknowledges receipt of 41 dollars 75 cents from last night’s ball game between the Jawbones and the Jawbones.

St. Matthew’s Hospital

Drake Woodworths Great Musical Tour In Alaska

The famed Drake and Woodworth ensemble drew strong interest in the Alaskan circuit with A L Carpenter, Ed Drake, William Woodworth and others delivering top instrumental prowess. After shows in Cleary Dome Vault Goldstream Ester, Carpenter reportedly vanished on the third night causing tension, while Woodworth urged patience as miners stayed wary. Local pickets formed outside the depot, though officials may grant passes to the group.

A. L. Carpenter Ed Drake William Woodworth Milton Douglass Art Guerin Slim” Sewell Jack Beattie Victor Durand Cleary Dome Vault Goldstream Ester Carpenter Woodward Alaska Joslin

Strike situation remains unchanged across crews

The union claims operators are seriously embarrassed while the operators say they have all the men they want. Reports from creeks indicate no appreciable change in operations, even as the union says 500 men have been out since Monday.

Union

Names listed in Fairbanks area city and dome records

Grace M Hale Dome C C Chit tick Fairbanks D S McDowell Andrew Thompson City B B Smith Treasure J McBride and wife Fair banks Nelson Nye Goldstream Geo Brocker Dome A W Roberts City Chas Grill Fairbanks B C Johnson Ester Dave Cascaden Dome John Smith Cleary Miss 8B Johnson Chena

Grace M. Hale Dome C. C. Chittick Fairbanks D. S. McDowell Andrew Thompson City B. B. Smith Treasure J. McBride Wife Nelson Nye Goldstream Geo. Brocker A. W. Roberts Chas. Grill B. C. Johnson Ester Dave Cascaden John Smith Cleary Miss 8B. Johnson Chena

William Knox Critical After Tanana River Boat Mishap

William Knox, one of the boat crew who narrowly escaped drowning when the Tanana river boat upset, was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in critical condition. He suffers pneumonia from water exposure.

William Knox Tanana St. Joseph’s Hospital

Were Jobbed by the Umpire in Easy Spring Exhibition

Doctors and Harding lead a rambling charity game where umpire Wakefield calls every pitch as if by fix. The doctors take many bases on balls while Harding’s batting sees only strikes and his pitching all balls. The crowd jeers at uniforms and players as Commissioner Goodwin makes a dramatic plate collision and Dr Hall endures a ball to the leg.

Wakefield Harding Walter Anderson Goodwin Hall Fred Cotter Rpoae Anderson Cf Carmichael Eee Potter Ewe Goodwin

Alaska Outing Boosts Territory Prospects and Gold Creek Returns

John Kelly reports Patterson creek could yield 35000 this season from primitive mining now under way. Manley guides 50 men toward sluicing with 15 miles of paystreak in sight while Jerome Chute plans extensive work. Hot Springs development shines with farm hotels, fresh dairy, abundant eggs, 80 cultivated acres, and a thriving natatorium attracting investors.

John Kelly N. C. Co Hot Springs Patterson Creek Gray & Co Tufty Gulch Fernald Mr. Kelly Manley Pioneer Glenn Chicago Kelly Jerome Chute Alaska Tanana

William Kleinberg Learns of Brother Sam Kleinberg's Death

William Kleinberg today received word of his elder brother Sam Kleinberg passing away in Seattle. Sam, a member of Kleinberg Bros. hay and grain dealers, was well known on the coast. An appendicitis operation failed to save his life.

William Kleinberg Sam Kleinberg Seattle Kleinberg Bros

Shooting at Arctic Gallery Nets Cigar Prize

A noted restaurateur scored a notable win at the Arctic gallery last night earning a box of fine cigars. The staff anticipates sharing the prize after dinner, celebrating the victory with patrons.

Arctic Gallery

Work on Fairbanks Fox Gulch road advances with volunteers

The project from Fairbanks to Fox Gulch gains ground with Graeh and John Zug leading efforts on both ends. Over $3,000 raised without solicitation funds a grading and drainage push across flats toward Birch Hill, aiming for a permanent road linking with the Joynt road and eventually the Goldstream flats route. Father Corbley reports a hospital benefit game by the Jawbones raised 41.50 for St Joseph's hospital, praising the fun and suggesting weekly exhibitions, with Ted Sullivan's humor noted.

Fairbanks Fox Gulch Graeh John Zug Road Commission Fox End Alreay the Sur Birch Hill Father Corbley Alaska Daily News St. Joseph's Hospital Father Munroe

Jawbones Baseball Sidelights From Proceedings

A clerical view highlights the Jawbones baseball team with brief notes on proceedings and sidelights. The piece focuses on routine activities, roster mentions, and performance hints from recent meetings.

Bryant Wins Diamond Ring in Ryan's Cigar Store Riff

J. F. Bryant won the diamond ring after drawing ticket No. 130 at Ryan's Cigar Store last week, claiming the prize in a local raffle.

Ryan's J. F. Bryant

J F Zimmerman in City on Dome Creek Business

J F Zimmerman a well known Dome Creek operator is in the city on business.

J. F. Zimmerman

Partnership Dissolution of Claypool Kellum Cowles Firm

Notice states the partnership of Chas Ethelbert Claypool John Chas Kellum and Jas Tod Cowles practicing law as Claypool Kellum Cowles dissolved by mutual consent on May 30 1908. Files will remain with Arthur Frame at the Fairbanks Bank building until further notice.

Chas Ethelbert Claypool John Chas Kellum Jas Tod Cowles Claypool, Kellum & Cowles Arthur Frame Fairbanks Bank

Also Mentioned on This Page

Isaacs Bros. & Co Fairbanks Bidg Hild School Board of Fair Banks Drake & Woodworth AT the Pioneer Dis Patterson Northern Commercial Coo Zug’s Joynt J. J. Corbley T. J Ted) Sullivan Heggins C. B. Claypool, J Kelly J. T. Cow Vienna Hall Chena, Fairbanks Fort Gibbon
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