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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
1
A notice to the Russian government indicates Germany regards a Russia France England triple alliance as hostile. Similar notices have been served on France and England, with the issue to be pursued through diplomatic channels.
New York City will send twenty three millionaires to the Chicago convention to influence the platform while preventing disturbances in financial circles. No contents of the platform have been disclosed and will not be until presented to the platform committee. An American naturalist suggests earthworms and squirrels aid foresters as dry maple seeds sprout in worm burrows.
A sharp remark about a bold act involves a man capable of handling a rare gold brick. The line suggests daring or risky effort in dealing with a valuable cache.
Hicags June 12. With Taft assured on the first ballot the fight shifts to the second spot. Gov Hughes is the popular runner up option, though he may resist the position. Taft allies rally to secure broad campaign funds as John Hayes Hammond pledges a million dollars to the fund.
Paris reports George Gould, head of the Gould family, cleared the final hurdle for the marriage of Prince Helie de Sagan to Anna Castellane. The contract is signed and the wedding is planned within a week with Anna controlling family finances. Count Boni Castellano threatens to kill his princely cousin if the union occurs.
Former mayor John Barrack suffers another lapse and is able to sit in a chair as he directs his affairs from a restrained position. The report notes his continued involvement in business despite health setbacks and a reduced public profile.
June 12 report says a woman killed herself after being chosen to bomb the emperor. Her papers hint at the organization and secret police seek the leaders who arranged the assassination attempt.
The Alaska contested delegations were seated for Secretary Taft after hearings. Shackleford and Shea, allies of Governor Hoggatt, won seats, despite a bid for six delegates. Texas contests consolidated. Hammond offers a 1 million dollar campaign pledge if nominated, asserting solid western support. Taft also wins all Texas and Virginia delegations except Virginia Fifth district.
Henry Roden, receiver for the Leonard Bernstich estate, filed a report with Commissioner Goodwin. The remaining estate asset includes a team of horses that parties had attempted to seize.
Special to The News reports Taft asserts loyalty to President Roosevelt and Rooseveltian policies. He says Congress must carry out these policies to save the nation from trusts and would advocate them as strongly if elected. The statement counters Democratic claims that Taft would shift stance to aid his campaign.
The Nelson Morris company packing plant in Kansas City was completely destroyed by fire. Losses exceed 1.5 million dollars plus additional business shutdown costs. Officials expect to rebuild on a bigger, more modern scale after the ruins are cleared and cooling completed.
Former Governor and mine David B. Hill is mentioned in a New York note as the scene shifts with political tensions. The report briefly references John Bryan in context of campaign chatter.
The ex senator declares he has done his best to show the party the folly of their path, but the Nebraskan leaders persist in ruinous plans. He sails for Europe to escape disgrace, avoiding support for Bryan or alignment with another party.
Admiral Evans passed through New York saying he feels sound and will visit Montauk Point for weeks. He argues battleships are not large enough and will push for changes in the next ships under construction.
Tokyo reports show Japanese press condemning the Republican platform for endorsing exclusion of Orientals from the United States. Critics argue the policy harms residents of the Mikado's empire and could affect relations as Republicans appear favored to win.
The Hippodrome in Cleveland, the largest non New York playhouse in the United States, seats 4500 and cost 2 million dollars. It features a hydraulic stage floor, a 450000 gallon tank for aquatic shows, a 44 foot proscenium megaphone arch, and a 100 by 104 foot stage. Built by local capitalists, it will operate as an independent venue with 18500 merchants nearby.
One of the enlarged bromide pictures by Johnson showing the graduating class is on display at Hall's Book Store.
The text notes that elephants reach about 10 feet at the shoulder in males and 8 feet 6 inches in females, a height rarely attained and exceeded by only about one animal in 500.
The race track lobby claims a large funds test the anti racing bill's constitutionality and will take the case to the supreme court if needed. Bookmakers and stables expect operation until final court decision. state officials vow to crush the evil immediately. Menthol crystals and oil of peppermint are distilled from mint grown in Japan with new crop totals of 85 000 kin and 125 000 kin respectively. Yokohama exports substantial menthol and peppermint oil abroad annually.
A private secretary to Governor Sparks of Nevada died in Oakland shortly after the governor's death. Word comes from Reno that his stenographer also passed away this morning. The pair died within three weeks of the governor's last breath, prompting concern over where death may strike next.
A French company sues Leon Deblegier in Awson on 12 June for 100000 claiming Deblegier as agent acquired Temperance Hill mining property worth that sum. Deblegier did not file claims but transferred the property. Besner gained 75 percent stake and an option to a friend for 20000. An injunction blocks Besner from work or transfer. case tied up.
London observers report a new steel trust with capitalization of 375 million dollars. The group rapidly acquired major steel interests, forcing smaller rivals to exit via cutthroat competition. Legal action may challenge the trust, but its influence suggests limited chances for stopping the plans.
The state department cautions Panamanian officials that disturbances could trigger U S troop involvement. The government states it will not tolerate insurgent activity and will act quickly to quell any uprising.
United Press reports Secretary Taft will not attend the national Republican convention. He will return to his Cincinnati home on Monday and remain there until proceedings end while staying in touch with his political associates.
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