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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1908
Page
7
Billy Bates seeks a clash with Joe OConnor as fans doubt OConnor will risk defeat by a heavier rival. OConnor's career shows promise and his friends warn he may avoid the match. Meanwhile attorney Hanson contests charges and a preliminary hearing finds evidence insufficient to hold Burley, with Judge Woods ordering Burley released.
The piece notes Fairbanks has many bicycles and hints at plans for a Fox Gulch road bicycle path. Although not this year, officials consider a future link from the city to nearby creeks. Wheels are valued for ground travel and could become a popular Tanana region steed with proper routes.
In the Tanana area A J Ritz emerges as a strong potential opponent for Joe O Connor though Ritz says he does not want to fight as a principal. He trained with McMullen and Kelly and viewers consider him a skilled boxer in peak form.
In Coeur d Alene Idaho on March 13 Judge Woods found insufficient evidence to hold boxer Nick Burley and his companion after a habeas corpus petition. The defense argued the information did not state a crime and the preliminary hearing failed to show probable cause. Burley acted as his own attorney and was questioned by Miss Bolander during cross examination.
The Tanana praises referees Fred Carter and Tommy Forrest for upholding fair boxing and warns against faking. They say public judgement is hard and referees can spot deceit quickly. Fans support clean sport and should not undermine honest contests for easy money.
Bets already placed on the July 2 wrestling bout pitting Billy Moss against Ollie Courtemanche. A six round go between Sally Stroup and Dave Dazelle will also draw crowds with Stroup as a star and Dazelle seen as a capable challenger.
Two wrestling giants George Hackenschmidt and Frank Gotch meet at Dexter Park Chicago on April 3 for the world championship in a two falls out of three match with a $10,000 prize and a large side bet. Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion has long impressed America and Europe with his mat mastery.
The new pro star defeated Tom Cannon on his first visit to England then overcame Graeco-Roman world champion, Anton Pierre and the Turkish sensation Madrasi. Hackenschmidt stands 5 feet 8.5 inches, 210 pounds, with a 52 inch chest and 32 inch waist, noted for heavy thighs and calves yet agile in movement.
Fairbanks hosts two games today despite bad weather with a push to field new players after the Chamber of Commerce plans to send a team outside. N. C. and A. B. teams list their lineups for a 2:30 game, showing hopefuls like Giess and McGuire in N. C. and Eddie Ross and Wakefield in A. B. plus captains Hodge and Stroecker.
Tonight at 7 30 p m the Shavers and Mixers face off on the local diamond in a charity series opener. The Chamber of Commerce backs the tour to advertise Tanana with a potential rematch on Wednesday at 8 30 p m. Leroy Tozier will umpire the 7 20 sharp game amid camp interest in a lively local fixture.
In Fairbanks on June 13 Sporting Editor News Joe O Connor seems reluctant to sign articles with Bates who is heavier. Bates challenges O Connor to 15 rounds or forfeiture of 40 percent of gate receipts or a $500 side bet that O Connor cannot last 20 rounds. Bates awaits column reply.
Jim Corbett, a noted dog fancier, travels with a prettily marked Boston terrier. The dark brindle dog with white trimmings accompanies Corbett on trips, and he explains the inconvenience of traveling and staying in hotels with a pet.
A fourth class post office can always be relied upon to make a first class partisan.
A fiery defense of union labor and honest Yeomanry by Manry against perceived monopoly oppression. The piece portrays Jeff Davis as a bulwark in a struggle against the iron heel of corporate power, urging vigilance and support for democratic rights.
In Washington on May 1 Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas urged discharging the judiciary committee from his bill to suppress trusts. He denounced Rockefeller and Morgan, praised the president's message, and blasted the press as "scavengers of plutocracy" while pledging to stand with organized labor and the yeomanry of America.
A quirky Fairbanks items page mixes weather notes strawberries and local quips with political pokes and social asides. It lampoons congress baldness jokes and a flood fire and Reid plague in a collage of local color and humor.
A traveler recalls spending Christmas in Tornéa Finland where the day lasts only three hours. He describes waking at sunrise to open gifts read mail and having nightfall before breakfast.
Red glass accelerates plant growth while blue glass slows it. sensitive plants such as mimosa grow about fifteen times higher under red glass than under blue.
A man known for his steady honesty gains more time to devote to his work as he strengthens his routine and concentrates on improvement.
A prominent doctor urges fresh air and cold sleeping rooms as a remedy for colds and says most people fear catching colds from cool, well ventilated rooms. He advises blankets and quilts, windows open at top and bottom, doors closed, and claims mornings feel more alive after nights in the breeze. Lunardi's cloud story is noted with fear and mockery by spectators in Chicago News.
London witnesses a historic ascent as the first balloon launches amid crowd enthusiasm. A sensational debate follows suggesting the aeronaut be accused of witchcraft and harmed by punitive rumor.
A century ago London's first balloon ascent by Vincent Lunardi drew 100000 spectators from Moorfields on September 15 1784. Crowds blocked roads and even the king paused a cabinet council as the balloon traveled over the Great North Road before Lunardi landed near Ware Hertfordshire.
Zinc coffins are common in Vienna while copper models fetch high prices. A copper coffin costs up to 2500 dollars, and a bronze and copper coffin made for a Russian archduke recently priced over 5900 dollars.
A brief tribute notes how divine protection repeatedly intervenes to keep people from unseen perils. It emphasizes gratitude for daily guidance and the sense that Providence shields believers from harm they cannot foresee.
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