Tenderfoot Seeks Fairbanks Exchange of Summer Mail
The Tenderfoot notes Fairbanks has offered little aid and suggests Fairbanks should reciprocate when the opportunity arises during the summer months.
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Fairbanks
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1908
Page
4
John Mackay Remembered Prominent Nevada Benefactor
Charles H. Mackay of the Postal Telegraph adds gifts for the Mackay School of Mines and Nevada campus. He pledges further funding for mine school furnishings and an annual 6000 maintenance gift. Regents accept the benefaction and a public holiday will mark the Mackay statue unveiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
Charles H. Mackay
Postal Telegraph Compay
Mackay School of Mines
John W. Mackay
University of Nevada
School of Mines
Mackay
Brass Band To Honor Kennedy Pack Train In Alaska Parade
A Alaska town plans a 7 PM Monday send off for Dan Kennedy s pack train. The parade forms at Turner street bridge and follows First and Cushman to Pioneer Dock with a brass band leading and dog teams at the rear. Arthur Crueger joins Kennedy crew as scout into Sushima and Valdez creeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Dan Kennedy
Kennedy
Maud
Turner Street Bridge
First Avenue
Lacy Street
Second Avenue
Cushman Street
Cushman
Pioneer Dock
Florence S
Arthur 4. Crueger
Sushima
Valdez Creek
Advertising Rates At The News
Rates for advertising space in The News will be made known on application. Charges will be found reasonable for the service given.
Gold Diggings Debate Lingers in Alaska The Florences Return
Reports from the Imoke district induce optimism yet conflict over future gold production. About 300 men have worked the area this winter, with total cleanups rumored around 4000 dollars, while richer finds elsewhere like Tenderfoot draw bigger hopes and stampedes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenderfoot
Alaska
Northland
Fairbanks
Tenderfoot residents deprived of mail service in summer
Richardson mails criticizes government parsimony in rural mail delivery. Tenderfoot district lacks any summer service and relies on unpaid steam boat operators for mail, despite $300,000 reportedly available this year. Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce is urged to press for relief for local mercantile customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Post Office Department
Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce
Woman Fends Off Burglar With Revolver on Seattle Hill
A bold Seattle woman confronted a middle aged burglar at her home on the first hill near the First Presbyterian church. She retrieved a revolver from a machine drawer and ordering him out, the intruder fled down the street, astonished by the swift defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Cone House
Grand treat in store for skating public
With Durand's orchestra furnishing the music and the floor in first class condition, a good time is in store for those who attend the rink festivities this evening. The orchestra will play between 9 and 11 and skating hours will be the same. A good attendance is promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand
N C Company Officials Headed to Fairbanks
Head officials of the N. C. Co. and N. N. Co. are en route to Fairbanks. W. H. Fairbanks, superintendent of both firms, and attorney Thomas McGowan are delayed with other passengers at Whitehorse awaiting downstream steamers. Assistant auditor Howard Turner is at Fort Gibbon on a routine tour and will reach Fairbanks mid August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Co
N. N. Co
Fairbanks
W. H. Fairbanks
Thomas McGowan
Whitehorse
Howard Turner
Fort Gibbon
Lake La Berge Opens but Steamers Idle at Whitehorse
The lake at La Berge is open but water is so low after ice melt that steamers cannot depart Whitehorse. No vessels can leave until the level rises and channel depths improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake la Berge
Whitehorse
Arrivals at the Shaw House Hotel Guests List
A long list of visitors checked into the Shaw House including Louie Doller J J Johnson Wm Southworth G G Berg Henry Schroeder Floyd J Griffin Sam Asheim C A Watson Mrs Jennie Ruddis Wm L Floyd A V Dickey M J McNeil Mort Sutherland Toney McDonald and many others from cities such as Portland Hot Springs Ester Chatanika and Tenderfoot noted in the arrival column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Doller
City
J. J. Johnson
Wm. Southworth
G .G. Berg
Henry Schroeder
Floyd J. Griffin
Portland
Ore
Sam Asheim
C. A. Watson
Jennie Ruddis
Wm. L. Floyd
A. V. Dickey
M. J. McNeil
Hot Springs
C. P. Snyder
Mort Sutherland
Toney McDonald
Goldstream
C. Hardlin
Dome
Miss O
First Passengers via St Michael Route Open
The steamship Corwin reaches St Michael proving navigation via the St Michael route is open for outside trade. The Delta will depart Monday as the first Koyukuk boat taking passengers via St Michael to Fort Gibbon, marking the ocean route’s first opening before the upper river passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwin
St. Michael
Delta
Koyukuk
Fort Gibbon
Notable Names List From City Archive Ledger
A dense roster of individuals tied to various city and regional sites appears in a ledger fragment. The list includes John Flygar, D. H. Cascaden, Wm. McDaniels, Cleary, E. J. Riley, Dome, A. B. Smith, Treasure, H. Johnson, F. Rothh, Cleary, Wm Clark, City, Mrs. Bell, Chatanika, John Hayes, Vault, John Matheson, Cleary, Chris Heine, Tom Jurack, Jeff Gear, Ed Russell, City, Mrs. E. Summerfield, Gibbon, J. J. Dwyer, Chena, Wm. Munson, Sabcha, A. P. Tyson, Chena, Wm. H. Hannum, Ester, Chas. Grill, Fairbanks, John McCarthy, Pedro, Bob Shephard, Goldstream, W. F. Thompson, Ridgetop, Oney Omley, Vault, Axel Wickstrom, Cleary, J. Smart, Alois Frederick, Geo. W. At kinson, Geo. Speers, Fred Miller, City, Louis Sager, Ester, Tom Tur ner, Chena, Bob Miles, City, J. Sprintels, Hans Madson, Vault, Carl Klausen, Ester, J. L. Campbell, Chat ham, John Landau, City, F. A. Cleveland, Dome, Wm. Herchberger, Wm. Spalding, City, Pat Meehan, Fox, J. H. Woods, Cleary, R. T. Blakely, City, Wm. Chisholm, Ester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flygar
D. H. Cascaden
Wm. McDaniels
Cleary
E. J. Riley
Dome
A. B. Smith
Treasure
H. Johnson
F. Rothh
Wm Clark
City
Bell
Chatanika
John Hayes
Vault
John Matheson
Chris Heine
Tom Jurack
Jeff Gear
Ed Russell
Louis Sager
Ester
Tom Turner
Chena
Bob Miles
J. Sprintels
Hans Madson
Carl Klausen
J. L. Campbell
Chatham
John Landau
F. A. Cleveland
Wm. Herchberger
Wm. Spalding
Pat Meehan
Fox
J. H. Woods
R. T. Blakely
Wm. Chisholm
Splendid variety of Indian Baskets and Canoes at Wiles
A display showcases Indian baskets and canoes at Wile's shop, highlighting craftsmanship and regional weaving traditions. Local artisans and customers explore a range of woven wares and carved bark canoes in this regional showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wile’s
Arctic Brotherhood Plans Tanana River Excursion
Members of the Arctic Brotherhood lodge charter the steamer Tanana for a river excursion up the Tanana next Saturday for members and their ladies only. Committees are set, neighboring camps invited, and a large crowd is expected as many Fairbanks residents have never seen the Tanana river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Brotherhood
Tanana
Tanana River
Order
Fairbanks
Wile's on Second Avenue Opens Subscriptions for The News
Wile's at 172 Second Avenue invites readers to subscribe to The News. The notice highlights easy sign up and ongoing delivery options for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wile’s
Second Avenue
Help Wanted Advertisement Note
Slip reads help wanted advertising promise. Classified note urges readers to advertise in these columns to obtain all needs.
Farmstead Ups for Sale with 200 Chickens and Incubator
A fully equipped chicken ranch offers 200 chickens a residence and two buildings with incubator. Described as a rare bargain. Contact via phone 65A at 1ST NATL BANK BLD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat'l Bank
Directory of lodges for Fairbanks Aerie 1637
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1637 meets Mondays at 8 30 p m at Eagle Hall formerly Century Hall Barney Goss W F C M Anderson secretary list of meeting details and officers found in the directory banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On Fairbanks Aerie
Eagle Hall
Century Hall
Barney Goss
Masonic Lodges Meet In Fairbanks and Tanana
Fairbanks Lodge No. 3 of Odd Fellows and Tanana Masonic Lodge hold regular meetings. Fairbanks assembles Thursdays at 8 p m in Odd Fellows Hall with N G M C McAuley and Secretary Carlson. Tanana Lodge convenes at Masonic Hall on the first and third Wednesdays monthly with W G R Taylor and Secretary Erwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanana
Arctic Brotherhood and Yukon Pioneers Meet Weekly
Camp Fairbanks No 16 of Arctic Brotherhood meets Tuesdays at 8 30 p m in the Auditorium building with J W Hill as Ag Commander and Charles E Taylor as Recorder. Fairbanks Lodge Yukon Order of Pioneers meets Thursdays at the old Odd Fellows Hall with Harry Cribb as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks Lodge of the
Yukon Order of Pioneers
Old Odd Fellows Hall
Harry Cribb
Gesang-Verein Harmonie Meeting Notice
The Gesang-Verein Harmonie meets Sundays at 7:00 PM at the old Odd Fellows Hall on 1st Ave. Henry Roden serves as President Leo Wise as Secretary and M Sickinger as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Odd Fellows Hall
1St Ave
Henry Roden
Leo Wise
M. Sickinger
Treas
Also Mentioned on This Page
John MacKay
Nevada
Trail Blazers
Lor Kennedy
Paioe
Innoko
Richardson Mails
Seattle
Wile
N.C. CO
W. H. Fairbanks and
Thos. McGowan
White
Ape
Luples
al Hotels
Shaw House
St. Mich
Ael Boat
Pioneer Hotel
White Pass
Yukon
Dawson
White Horge
W. Taylor
A.bs
Badger & Woodward
Directory OF Lodges
ODD Fellows
Sir
Cc. D. M'Cauley
N. G
Masonic Lodge
Order OF Pioneers
Gesang-Verein Harmonie
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