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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
3
City Clerk Taylor submits a detailed financial report for the term April 22 1908 to May 31 1908. Total indebtedness from warrants issued totals 51 171 29 with prior outstandings 42 888 24. Unpaid and irregular items include hospital bills not approved by the city attorney and old accounts carried over.
Three property owners surprised City Clerk Taylor by volunteering delinquent taxes to help establish the city's credit. About $7,000 is due from delinquents, and more payments are expected as the list is completed and turned over to the city attorney for action.
City attorney will decide steps. G H Hunsacker appointed poll tax collector. He begins collections under an ordinance requiring every non exempt male resident to pay four dollars within three months to help the council meet financial needs.
Mr A J Nelson of this city has received inquiry about William Olsen who was in Dawson country and is believed to have come to the Tanana. Any information may be addressed to Mr Nelson or left at The News office.
Before the council meeting last evening the question of reducing the police force was raised. Chief Miller said the present force could not easily cover the city and he did not believe a cut would be wise. After discussion, the councilmen reached the same conclusion.
In a tense open meeting Councilman Capewell proposed abolishing the city attorney's office. Brooks seconded the motion while most council members opposed it, arguing the city still needs legal guidance. A vote failed as only Brooks and Capewell supported the move.
Herbert H. Vreeland president of Metropolitan Securities, holder of several street railway interests, faces a public utilities commission investigation in New York City. He is described as a direct descendant of Michael Jansen Vreeland who immigrated to the United States in 1836 from Broeckhausen near Brabant.
A council resolution requires indigent charity patients to sign a promissory note and swear they have no means before treatment. Dr. Suthland led the measure after exposing cases of city aid being exploited. Fairbanks, Alaska, is described as a dumping ground for indigents, prompting talk of federal help beyond town limits.
On Sjalland a windmill drives electric lighting. The 46 foot diameter wheel on a 43 foot tower powers 378 incandescent lamps and six arc lamps plus small motors. With wind at 23 ft per second it yields 86 horsepower at 24 rpm.
July events note Dave Dazelle will train at Fast Track. Pendergraft of Dawson and Nick Burley in Juneau seek a pre arranged match in Fairbanks with OConnell as opponent. Local fans recall Burley’s past rivals Bates and O’Connor and speculate on Burley’s comeback potential. A boxing card July 2 features Moss Courtemanche and Stroup Dazelle work out Sunday to showcase talent. list of sponsors closes with Cash.
Agent Joe Heacock announced the Florence S. will sail Monday evening at 8 o'clock instead of the afternoon. An hour before departure a band will play for Dan Kennedy as he leaves with his pack train for the Sushima voyage. August Toelliner raised 50 dollars for the band with dollar subscriptions, and Dave Petree matched with another 50 dollars. Subscribers include August Toeliner, John P. Clum, and S.
Dawson May 28 reports high returns from Quartz Creek concession dumps now rich with pay. Gwinn and Cummings, aided by a compensation claim sold for 2500, have cleared 51000 from the winter dump and expect over 100000 more. Gray and Partway report 16000 buckets worth over 64000.
A large influx at Whitehorse awaiting Laberge opening prompts many to wire for lower river steamer reservations. About 106 people booked in advance, including Eddie Suter and group, Isaacs family, E W Griffin, W H Parsons, Lt Moore, Lt McCammen, Nome miner Walter Lodaberg, Koyukuk miners Morey Nolan Draper, and others en route to Bettles. As Dawson and Skagway prepare for busy boat season, hotels benefit from the crowds.
The article notes that Spanish knowledge is useless in Brazil where pride in Portuguese language and customs dominates. It warns visitors to respect national distinctions to avoid offense and encourages subscribing to the News.
Walter Anderson of the large drug store reports touring the producing creeks during a business trip. He says mingling with miners and creek merchants shows robust activity and promising gold output for the year.
Lovers of music and skating will enjoy a rare treat as Qurand's Orchestra provides music for the roller play. The rink has been cleaned and repaired and skates run smoothly, ensuring the event offers a pleasant time for all attendees.
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