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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
1
Miss Mabel Cutler daughter of the Utah governor eloped with a delivery wagon driver. The governor pleads but she remains with her husband to be in Salt Lake City and the father refuses to welcome him home.
Across Chicago and elsewhere reports show Taft secured pledged and instructed votes to clinch the Republican nomination on the first ballot. Foraker and allied factions plan a possible bolt, while Alaska contests await their turn amid rising ticket demand and gallery speculation.
Empress Augusta Victoria was badly hurt after being thrown from a spirited horse in a public park. While permanent effects may follow, her life is not in danger at present.
War Department orders Twenty second Infantry to proceed to Alaska at once and relieve the Tenth Infantry of further duty there. Headquarters band and Third Battalion to Fort Seward. Lt Colonel, Major Fredericks with Second Battalion to Fort Lis cum. Major Keeps and First Battalion to Fort Davis near Nome. companies to Fort Egbert.
The Raymond Hitchcock trial opened with the defendant’s witness defending him against illegal conduct charges. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after a brief deliberation, with observers suggesting possible indiscretions but no proven serious impropriety.
King Edward and Queen Alexandria concluded a visit to Reval Russia and bid farewell to Tsar Nicholas. Reports say a triple alliance may form among Russia England and France as leaders met during the stay with French negotiators completing talks in London.
The treaty will be whipped into shape through the ordinary channels. No further details provided.
San Francisco June 11. Lightweight champion Joe Gans says a victory over Battling Nelson on July 4 will trigger his permanent retirement from boxing. He has saved enough to live comfortably and plans a quiet life. The successor to the lightweight title remains undecided, with two top contenders possible contenders for the honor.
Dr. W. J. Rolfe, noted Shakespearian scholar, marked his 80th birthday with the completion of a new volume titled Shakespeare's Pro verbs.
Taft delegates from Missouri Eleventh and Twelfth districts were seated amid protests. The move brings Taft to 504 votes in the convention, meeting the majority threshold if all blocs stay united.
Chicago reports Taft on first ballot as Republican nominee with New York politicians seeking second place on the ticket. Governor Hughes uncertain, preferring reelection over the vice presidency, despite being approached about the role. The piece notes shifting nominating dynamics in June.
Congressman William E. Humphrey of Washington says Alaska receives little congressional attention because territorial factions split and pull against each other. He notes disputes over liquor, government, and appeals bills between Governor Hoggatt and Delegate Cale, and urges unity to secure reasonable legislation.
Albany June 11 The New York legislature in special session passed the anti racing bill making bookmaking on horse races punishable by one year in prison. The measure aims to end the sport in the state by cutting gambling revenues tied to track licenses.
Berlin reports Former Ambassador Tower departs Germany after serving as United States envoy to the court in Berlin and returning to home duties. The news item notes his tenure and the ceremonial farewell in the German capital.
Mr. Kaiser departed Berlin for the United States yesterday. In a brief interview Mr. Tower said he would never again set foot on German soil and plans to retire to private life after arriving in the United States.
San Francisco reports Battling Nelson left the city for a weeklong hunting trip. Upon return he will begin training for his July 4 title match with Gans.
Advices from Lawrence Island report the Whaler William Baylies crushed in pack ice and in splinters with no hope of saving her. Captain Bodfish and his crew were rescued, Bodfish aboard the Bowhead while the crew rode the Jeanette. Bodfish previously faced murder and cruelty charges but was fined and forfeited license instead.
Joe Leiter, famed for his earlier wheat market ventures, wed Miss Juliette Williams, daughter of Colonel Williams, in a Chicago ceremony that drew the season’s most notable society turnout and unmatched gifts.
Philadelphia June 11 Jack OBrien won the decision over Jack Blackburn in a six round bout at OBriens club rooms. The fast and fierce contest featured OBrien regaining top speed and securing victory with a sixth round knock down.
Judson B. Rusie a leading state politician and secretary of the state board of railway commissioners died of heart failure in the county jail. He had been arrested Saturday on embezzlement charges as an officer of the Metropolitan Bonding company of San Francisco. The stress of the case is linked to his death.
The International Supreme Lodge of the Order of Good Templars in session in Washington adopted Esperanto as the official language for future conventions to ensure equal footing in debate. The order, active in many countries with 407,000 members and a 207,000 junior auxiliary, expects Esperanto to boost study and participation among leaders.
The initiative and referendum law in Oregon leads to a major direct primary issue as 21 of 33 counties approve local option. About 270 saloons will close July 1 when the law takes effect. Whisky interests plan a strong campaign and may seek U S Supreme Court review over alleged business damages.
Senator Borah of Idaho backs Senator Piles of Washington for vice presidential nominee and after a lengthy interview with President Roosevelt this afternoon he said the President favored naming Senator Dolliver of Iowa as Taft’s running mate with Plies as a second choice. The President was yesterday announced as being favorable to the candidacy.
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