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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
1
Kansas City reports 39 killed and many wounded as a cyclone sweeps central Missouri on Saturday, causing extensive damage to farms. Ohio also records heavy rains and rising rivers threatening floods, disrupting traffic and harming crops across the storm belt.
Editor of the Commoner argues that Roosevelt oratory may influence Negro delegates. The piece notes Staft Dink Bryan’s claim about colored voters and potential impact on delegation alignment.
Chicago reporter quotes William Jennings Bryan stating that colored delegates in the South may switch loyalty under Roosevelt rhetoric. He warns Taft faces danger from a potentially unreliable Negro delegation as votes are tallied at the convention.
Boston honors the bunker heroes as the city celebrates a dramatic conquest. The event draws crowds and features civic recognition of local figures and their deeds in the recent crisis.
Chicago reports a heat wave hitting the city at six this evening with high temperatures and no breeze. The conditions promise an uncomfortable night and a hot day ahead tomorrow.
A sharp, unexpected warm spell disrupted what had been cooler expectations, contradicting earlier weather predictions. The shift unsettled residents as the day moved toward heat, altering plans and prompting comments on climate patterns.
Antoman dhlo, an insurgent chief, issues a proclamation defying Cuba and threatening death to anyone serving him with surrender papers. He has given Americans and other whites in Elcobre 24 hours to flee, prompting government orders to capture or kill him as federal troops move toward Elcobre to quell the revolt. He reportedly commands a strong position and a large armed force of Africans to support his defense.
Baseball fans anticipate Friday night at Exposition Park for the annual opening game on the newly prepared grounds. Rain forced a postponement of the afternoon match and both teams have added new players to prove their strength. Attendance is expected to be above average with visiting crowds in town.
The school children practicing for the midsummer day festivities are urged to attend daily rehearsals at 10:20 A.M. in the Auditorium. Parents are asked to cooperate to ensure a successful event, with practice continuing every morning until the celebration.
Olaf vuitince has been subpoenaed by Clarence Darrow and will testify for the indicted labor lawyer. The Los Angeles scene in June 17 notes his forthcoming stand in the case.
Chicago faces a charged convention eve with Roosevelt and Taft camps estimating votes. Delegates flood the city as street clashes loom and security tightens. Bryan plays observer while New Jersey boosters rally to Roosevelt. Oklahoma hints at a possible bolt.
A prize contest is planned for Exposition Park with a new course being leveled. About $000 had been allotted to the horse races and preparations aim for excellent track conditions by the Fourth. Various races are planned including a bicycle race around a one mile loop. entries will be run in beats and some details remain undecided.
Washington June 17 The senate adjourned this afternoon until Thursday. Many members of both houses travel to Chicago to attend the national convention, the all absorbing topic at the capital for days.
President Taft vetoed the appropriation bill passed by Congress for lacking a provision to continue the tariff board. He sent a special message to Congress explaining his reasons for the veto from Washington D C on June 17.
Washington June 17 The department of justice reports the National Packers trust plans to dissolve on July 1. The statement cites preparations to end the trust and wind up its affairs.
Senator Gore has announced backing for Wilson in the upcoming race, signaling support from a prominent party figure. The move could influence voters as campaigns sharpen focus on policy issues.
Colonel Roosevelt addressed about ten thousand supporters at the Auditorium denouncing the national committee for stealing his delegates to back Taft. He likened it to highway robbery and vowed to pressure the convention to admit only uncontested delegates. He urged action by the people if the convention moved to curb his allies.
The women of St Matthew's church announce a public reception Wednesday evening for Bishop P. T. Rowe Archdeacon GR Betticher Jr and Rev Louis Hy Bulsch. It marks the clergy's first joint gathering with a light luncheon to follow. The trio arrived in Chenna in the Pellean last evening at 21 oclock.
Pred Bleeker visited the city to purchase 60 feet of hydraulic hose for open-cut work on 5 below Goldstream. He expects to begin sluicing within a week as scrapers progress in removing barren overburden. Bleeker believes he has enough unworked ground to keep him busy for three years.
The Alaska Steamship vessel Jeffer son left Seattle Sunday night with a small passenger list for Alaska interior points. Most travelers head to coast towns with only a few holding through tickets for the interior. Names include Mrs. W. S. Strick and others bound for Fairbanks and inland points.
A. K. McLean, Fairbanks creek merchant, suspends packtrain to the Big Chena hot springs due to poor trails. He plans to renew service about July 15 and will resume passenger, freight, and express transport thereafter.
The installation delivered a2 sackfuls of seeds to Henry T. Ray from Delegate Wickersham. Included are packages of sugar beet seeds to be given away to farmers or agricultural interests seeking them.
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