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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
2
Graehl and Garden Island School District Controversy
The Graehl and Garden Island communities seek state support for a new district while Fairbanks contemplates using Alaska school funds for its own schools. The News argues against building a separate schoolhouse and urges consulting parents, Fairbanks teachers, and the city school board to protect local children’s education and ensure proper fund allocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Graehl and
Garden Island
Alaska
Graehl
Alaska School Fund
Board of
Graehe
Sible
Council of
The Fatal Hand Poker Story from Helena
A gambler known as Lucky Bill writes a note during a poker game in Helena Montana Then a miners dispute leads to a fatal accidental shooting He predicts his own death by a hand of sevens and mentions a bank and his mother in Kentucky The Detroit Free Press reports the note and its eerie forecast from the First National Bank of Bismarck reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Lucky Bill
Bill
First National Bank of
Bismarck
Barton
Franklin
Kentucky
Detroit Free Press
Bismarck's Early Boots Dare Motive for Prompt Service
A youthful Bismarck, eager to attend a party, pressured a busy shoemaker to finish patent leather boots. He threatened dire consequences, including letting loose two large dogs, if the shoes were not ready by the next evening. The boots were delivered in time for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Germany
Europe
The Huntsman Kaiser and Imperial Hunting Feats
A satirical look compares Theodore Roosevelt to Kaiser Wilhelm II through published Imperial hunting records. The London Magazine and Success Magazine note the Kaiser’s 30 year totals, including 18 000 pheasants and 17 000 hares, with dramatic captions of boars and stags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Germany
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Kaiser
Neptune
Chicago
London Magazine
Hohenzollern
Success Magazine
Wireless romance in the city sparks a happy ending
A country girl Kathleen moves to the city, lonelier until she uses wireless signaling to reach grocery clerk John Flynn. Their friendship deepens into love, with daily outings and shared plans. Kathleen stays when asked to, revealing their messages were first mutual and accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flynn
Kathleen
John
Cushman Tops Eddy as the Homeliest Man in Congress
In a vivid recollection from Minnesota politics, Francis W. Cushman defeats Frank Marion Eddy in the tongue in cheek contest for the homeliest congressman. Cushman’s blunt challenge follows Eddy’s prior claim and signals Cushman’s arrival in Washington. The piece also recalls Jim Ham Lewis famed for pink whiskers and the early Congress humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Marion Eddy
Minnesota
Congress
Francis W. Cushman
Washington
Cushman
Eddy
James Hamilton Lewis
Jim Ham
Jim Ham Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Arrivals at Hotels at the Northern W H Passage
Goldstream Floyd Baker Harry Mudge city T Deiiano Fred Dubois James Lainey Salcha James Ward White Seal Jack Sullivan J Solen Fairbanks creek Micky McHale arriving at local hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passage
Goldstream
Floyd Baker
Harry Mudge
City
T. Deiiano
Fred Dubois
James Lainey
Salcha
James Ward
White Seal
Jack Sullivan
J. Solen
Fairbanks Creek
Micky McHale
Local names listed for Ester and Gold Hill area figures
A roster of individuals includes A. H. Henderson, Harry Wagner, E. Moser, Ester, J. W. Wilson, W. S. Barclay, C. B. Atwell, H. Bernard, Gold Hill, Ed Benson, E. R. Jesson, I. Wales, Cleary, J. R. Wilson, Robert Burke, W. S. Reese, O. J. Hosford, Max Altman, Gustav Vedin, Mrs. Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Henderson
Harry Wagner
Goldstream
E. Moser
Ester
J. W. Wilson
W. S. Barclay
C. B. Atwell
Local residents and households listed across multiple locales
A long strap of names appears with addresses and affiliations including Seattle Oakland Fairbanks San Antonio San Francisco Dawson Vault and Italy. The list includes Mr and Mrs, Misses and Wives with varying surnames such as Busscher Morley Watkins McDavitt Cost a Parrish Redding Monroe Purdy Craig Berkley Pedro Conta and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Busscher
Ester
George E. Morley
E. C. Watkins
Seattle
T. J. McDavitt
Big Delta
City
Short
Engineer Creek
M. H. Martin
Fairbanks Creek
H. Purdy
W. H. Craig
C. P. Berkley
San Francisco
Felix Pedro
Vault
John Conta
Italy
A. £. Mcintosh
Charles E. Gayler
F. Allred
Dawson
Notable Names List From Pioneer Notice
A listing of individuals and places appears, including P. G. Charles K. Case Seattle William Wright Los Angeles John Carrigan Cleary James McNamee Twin creek Sam Wise Cleary E. W. Griffin Chena Mr and Mrs Del no Vault creek Frank 8 Small Fairbanks creek H. Ketchison Vault creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Charles
K. Case
Seattle
William Wright
Los Angeles
John Carrigan
Cleary
James McNamee
Twin Creek
Sam Wise
E. W. Griffin
Chena
Mrs. Delno
Vault Creek
Frank 8. Small
Fairbanks Creek
H. Ketchison
For Sale: Chicken Ranch with 200 Chickens and Two Buildings
Fully equipped chicken ranch offers 200 chickens, a residence, two complete buildings and an incubator. Described as a rare bargain with contact via phone at 65A, located in the 18ST National Bank Building area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat’l Bank
Filed for Record Fairbanks June 25 1908 Deeds
Public records list deeds mortgage and lease activity in Fairbanks dated June 25 1908. Transfers include Fred Crouch to Miss Ida Isaacs for 1. Jack O Shea and William McDaniels to William Gretz for 3200. John Costa to A K McLain for 1. mortgage by John Olson and Samuel McLeod to W A Hensley for 750. Joseph Miller and Felix Pedro to John Olson and Sam McLeod for lower 200 feet of lower discovery at Twin Creek with 80 percent power. power of attorney from Marius E Hofseth to Ole A Hofseth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Crouch
Ida Isaacs
Block & West
Third
Fourth Avenues
Jack O'Shea
William McDaniels
Wiliam Gretz
Fairbanks Creek
John Costa
A K. McLain
John Olson
Samuel McLeod
W. A. Hensley
Fox Gulch
Joseph Miller
Felix Pedro
Sar. McLeod
Discovery
Twin Creek
Marius E. Hofseth
Ole A. Hofseth
Saving Thousands on the Help
A Pennsylvania county politician who served one term in Harrisburg built a $20,000 house after returning home. Neighbors doubted his finances, recalling his lack of money before the legislature and salary doubts. A committee pressed him for an explanation, and he cited not keeping a hired girl while in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Jim
A Loquacious Swain Meets Silence at Prayer Meet
Mr Backwoods for the first time escorts Miss Bumpkin to the weekly prayer gathering. Timidity silences both until near the meeting house when he asks if she likes stewed rabbit and on the walk home wonders about the gravy. The anecdote notes country folk sometimes struggle for conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Backwoods
Miss Bumpkin
Swain
The War That Left Hank Seeking a Pension
A wry note on Hank hoping for a pension after serving while in gray. It contrasts wartime duty with postwar blues as the speaker hints at lingering hardship and memory. The quip underscores how service shape lingers beyond the fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
For Sale and Help Wanted Classified Fragments
For sale one 65ton platform scales contact Fairbanks Hardware Co. 246. Help wanted If advertised for in these columns will get all you require. Salesman wanted to sell Corona Roasters and enamelware in Alaska on commission. Write for particulars to Enterprise Enamel Company Bellaire Ohio USA. Ay for sale plant on ground opened up sluicing daily. Will sell all or part interest to good working partner easy terms. Inexperience only reason for gelling. Inquire Lay News office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Enterprise Enamel Company
Bellaire
Ohio
Doctor A and B exchange on summer travel costs
Comic exchange shows Doctor A asking how to afford abroad travel and Doctor B replying he sends patients to spas then travels himself to cover expenses. The line highlights a humorous view of doctors advising patients to spa and travel.
Directory of Lodges in Fairbanks
Tanana Masonic Lodge holds regular communications on the first and third Wednesdays at Masonic Hall Auditorium building. R W Taylor W M G B Erwin Secretary. Odd Fellows Fairbanks Lodge No 3 meets each Thursday at 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall Auditorium building. Co D McAuley N G M O Carlson Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanana Masonic Lodge
L. D
Masonic Hall
R. W. Taylor
W. M. G. B. Erwin
Camp Fairbanks No 16 A B Meets Weekly at Auditorium
Camp Fairbanks No 16 A B meets every Tuesday in the nail at Auditorium building at 8 30 p m J W HILL A C CHARLES E TAYLOR Recorder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
A. B
Auditorium Building
J. W. Hill
A. C
Charles E. Taylor
Order of Pioneers Meeting Notice
Fairbanks Lodge of the Yukon Order of Pioneers meets every Thursday evening at old Odd Fellows Hall. Harry Cribb, Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks Lodge of the
Yukon Order of Pioneers
Old Odd Fellows
Htll
Harry Cribb
Gesang-Verein Harmonie Meeting Notice
The Gesang-Verein Harmonie meets every Sunday at 8 pm at the old Odd Fellows Hall Istave Henry Roden president Leo Wile secretary M Sickinger treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Odd Fellows Hall
Istave
Henry Roden
Leo Wile
M. Sickinger
Treas
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the Huntsman Kaiser
Katy
Mrs. Smythe
Mrs. Tompkins
Shaw House
Third Avenue
AT the Pioneer
Badger & Woodward
Pasco Whitey Fourth Avenue
Barnette Street
Deeds
OOK
Ryan
Pedro Creek
Fairbanks Hardware Co
Shaw
Joe
Tanana Sheet Metal
W. H. Gilcher
DR. Overgaard
Cowles St
Pacific Cold Storage CO
News Office
H. Wright
West 124Th St
New York
Pioneer Hotel
Dave Petree
Prop
White Pass
Yukon
Skagway
Vancouver
Victoria
Tacoma
Whitehorse
N. N. Co
Directory OF Lodges
Masonic Lodge
ODD Fellows
D. M’cauley
Fraternal Order OF Beagles
Fairbanks Aerie
Eagle Hall
Century Hall
Barney Goss
W. I
M. Anderson
Arctic Brotherhood
Daily News Office
Tanana Valley Railroad Co
N. Falcon J
Chena and
Fairbanks Junction
Fairbanks and Chatanika
Eldorado Fox
Gilmore Ridgetop
Gen
Mgr
Ix Sundey
A. P. Tyson
Order OF Pioneers
Gesang-Verein Harmonie
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