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Newspaper

Fairbanks Daily Times

Location

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1908

Page

2

Fairbanks Daily News second class postal matter

Publication details list the Fairbanks Daily News as entered at the Fairbanks Postoffice as second class matter. It notes weekday evening and Sunday morning printing by the Tanana Publishing Company with Zach F Hickman as manager and provides subscription rates for single copies and city delivery.

Fairbanks Daily News Fairbanks Postoffice Tanana Publishing Company Zach. F. Hickman Aoe MRO Sda Bone Ccan Vobesnan Us Eee

Fairbanks Council Outlines Plan to Stabilize City Finances

The Fairbanks municipal council announces a plan to pay employees from the salary fund, then apply remaining funds to debts contracted by the current administration. After debts are settled, remaining money will liquidate old obligations. Councilman Robe is credited for crafting the plan, with banks likely to aid by advancing funds to cover warrants. The aim is to reduce indebtedness to about 1,500 dollars before April transfer of offices.

Fairbanks Robe

Nevada campaign targets wildcat mining promoters

An active private initiative in Nevada fights wildcat mining firms discrediting the state. A publicity committee, partnering with the Mining and Scientific Society, the Nevada Commercial League, and other groups, plans to publish a list of legitimate companies and their stated purposes.

Nevada Mining and Scientific Society Nevada Commercial League Pri of Thos Ol

Nevada to curb wildcat mining promoters with verified company list

A plan proposes a thoroughly vetted list of legitimate mining firms to guide investors and curb promoter abuses in Nevada. The list would show mines, honest development, and rule out fake outfits, though it does not guarantee profits or dividends for all listed companies.

Zation Wildcat Properties Nevada

Governor Vardaman Attacks Intermarriage Policy

In Jackson Mississippi on May 14 James K. Vardaman former governor denounced intermarriage of races at a New York dinner. He called mixed race individuals "jackasses" and urged treatment for insanity or confinement. He compared miscegenation to destroying horse and donkey breeds and urged legal prohibition.

Jackson Miss James K. Vardaman New York House of Correction United States William J. Bryan Democratic Party

Thrifty Indian Goes to Jail in Creek Nation Land Case

John Porter a man with three wives and two daughters sharing a name faces jail as courts sort competing claims over valuable Creek Nation lands. He sold an allotment claimed for one child but tied to another, producing conflicting affidavits and a self represented court appearance.

Muskogee Okio John Porter Porter Rena Porter

Vest Pocket Directory for Congress by McDowell

Major Alexander McDowell issues a congressional directory in a pocket size tabloid form. The miniature directory contains all essential information found in the larger edition and is designed for convenient carry in a vest pocket.

Alexander McDowell House of Representatives

Canada Trade Totals for 1907 Imports Reach $362 Million

The trade of Canada for the year ending September 30 1907 totaled imports of 362 459 907 dollars, an increase of 66 100 364 over the corresponding period ended September 30 1906.

Canada

Digestive Feats of Hyenas Astonish Researchers

A record notes the unusual strength of hyenas with claims that one animal swallowed six rye bones without chewing them, illustrating remarkable digestive powers.

Convict Hartigan Deemed Alaska Confidence Man

Juneau reports Fred A Hartigan known as William R Whitney the gentleman jollier and a convicted con man. He operated in Skagway Montana and Katalla collecting 600 from Eagles in Cordova and forged checks in Fairbanks. A warrant has been issued and authorities warn the public about his trusted appearance and deceptive talk.

Fred A. Hartigan McNeil’s Reid Alaska Juneau Record Juneau Hartigan Whitefish Montana Spokane Washington Jollier Cordova Alaskan William R. Whitney Fred A Hartigan Skagway White Pass & Yukon Middle West Katalla Order of Eagles New Aerie W. A. Sherman Cordova Fairbank Mr. Sherman Fairbanks Fairbanks Aerie of Eagles Sherman O. M. Anderson Fairbanks Aerie Banco

Stedman’s Lost Book Becomes His Own Again

The poet-banker Stedman threw a rare volume at a servant. A passerby took it, and he paid $50 for the missing book. In a second hand shop he finds the same volume offered for $40. He buys it back and discovers it is his own edition. The incident ends with him reforming his temper.

Stedman

Passing Of Politeness Ends Old Address Form

A Boston Globe note on Keystone Telephone’s move to drop “please” by 450 girl operators and patrons from formal address. The piece argues early forms saved time but laments loss of courtesy, citing Grant Buckner exchanges and broader change in social custom.

Keystone Telephone Company Philadelphia Grant Fort Donelson Buckner General Grant

Chicken ranch for sale with 200 birds and incuba tor

Fully equipped chicken ranch offers 200 chickens and a residence with two complete buildings and an incubator. Describes a rare bargain and provides a contact as 65A and reference to 1st National Bank Building.

Nat’l Bank Bldg

Property filings list many transfers and mortgages from 1907 1908

The document records numerous real estate transfers liens and mortgages filed for record on various dates from December 1907 to June 1908. It names multiple parties including William Wiley C Ferrera M Morino O Gotti J Notti Fred A Barton Ronald Morrison Frank Pfeiffer A A Fisher Marietta Clark F B Boarman Louis Moore Charles Korstian and others with purchases liens and boiler and mining equipment collateral across locations such as Goldstream Vault Creek Pearl Creek and Morrison bench.

William Wiley C. Ferrera M. Morino Gotti J. Notti California Association Vault Creek William F Velma B. Schnabel Fred A. Barton Fifth Sixth Avenues Fred EB. Weiss F. M. Becker Ronald Morrison Morrison Bench Goldstream Frank Pfeiffer A. A. Fisher Marietta S. Clark Seventh Avenues M. Nelson P. A. Nelson Good Thing Association Lowa Creek F. B. Boarman John Snyder Frank J. Miller Wickersham Cowles St Valdez Margaret, Louise, Mary Louis Moore Charles Korstian Spruce Creek John Kastelia N. C. Co Samuel R. Weiss Carroll, McHale & Co McDonald Fraser

German biologist claims brain renews fully every 60 days

A German biologist estimates that 5,000,000 nerve cells die daily and are replaced by new ones. At this rate the entire brain would renew itself in about 60 days.

Directory of Eagles and Odd Fellows Lodges in Fairbanks

Directory listing Fairbanks Aerie No 1037 meets Mondays at 8 30 p m at Eagle Hall. Officers Barney Goss W N D M Anderson secretary. Fairbanks Lodge No 3 Lon O F meets Thursdays at 7 p m at Odd Fellows Hall Auditorium Bldg. Co D McAuley N G M O Carlson secretary.

Fraternal Order OF Eagles Fairbanks Aerie Eagle Hall Century Hall Barney Goss M. Anderson

Tanana Masonic Lodge Announces Regular Meetings

Tanana Masonic Lodge LL D holds regular communications on the first and third Wednesdays each month at the Masonic Hall Auditorium. R. W. Taylor serves as W M and G B Erwen as Secretary.

Tanana Masonic Lodge LL. D Masonic Hall R. W. Taylor W. M. G. B. Erwen

Arctic Brotherhood Camp Fairbanks meets weekly

Camp Fairbanks No 16 of the Arctic Brotherhood meets each Tuesday at 8 30 p m in the Auditorium building. J W Bill and Charles E Taylor serve as records.

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.

Fairbanks Lodge of the Yukon Order of Pioneers Old Odd Fellows Hall Harry Cribb

Military Athletics and Training Build Strong Soldiers

The article argues athletic activity enhances soldier fitness and moral character. It notes time spent training yields a sound body, agility, strength, and self-poise, with benefits beyond the physical. It also claims athletics deter drinking and attract recruits by fostering champion teams and post reputation.

Army Navy

Gesang-Verein Harmonie Meeting Notice

GESANG VEREIN HARMONIE meets every Sunday evening at 8 p m at the old Odd Fellows Hall 1st Ave. Henry Roden president Leo Wild secretary M Sickinger treasurer.

Old Odd Fellows Hall 1St Ave Henry Roden Leo Wild M. Sickinger Treas

For Sale One 6 Ton Platform Scale

Classified ad notes a 6 ton platform scale for sale. Inquiry via Fairbanks Hardware Co at 246. Also a WANTED notice indicating inquiries by column readers will receive a ready answer.

Fairbanks Hardware Co

Transit Schedule Snippet Leaves Times for Morning Runs

Timetable fragment shows departures at 8 00 am 8 25 am and 8 45 am with arrival after each. Indicates a sequence of morning bus or shuttle movements. No further context or destinations provided and no additional details appear in the readable text.

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