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Newspaper

Fairbanks Daily Times

Location

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1908

Page

4

Paystreak Found On The Chatanika River

Newman and partners report a gold paystreak on the Chatanika River about two miles above Dome Creek mouth after a year of prospecting. Bedrock depth varies widely from 25 to 300 feet, with good prospects near Little Eldorado and ten miles above Chatankia city. The find promises future development and honors the search for persistent prospectors.

Newman and Partners Dome Chatanika Dome Creek Little Eldorado Cleary Chatanika City

Well Known Couple Marries At Dunkle Street

Morris E. Moore known as Pat and Miss Annie C. Cloes wed last night at their future home on Dunkle Street with Rev. John Parsons officiating. A wedding supper followed at Mrs. Cloes's parents home. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Sweeney and others. The event was noted amid gifts and family presence.

Dunkle Street Morris E. Moore Pat Annie C. Cloes John Parsons Cloes Moore Sweeney A. W. Bachman Mr Sanford Towrey Kramer Mackinson KF. E. Moore Clifford T. Moore, Jr Myrtle Tilly

First Meeting of Creditors for James J Beck

Notice from the District Court Alaska Third Division states James J Beck is adjudicated bankrupt on June 26 1908. The first meeting of creditors will be at the referee in bankruptcy office Fairbanks building Fairbanks Alaska on July 7 at 2 00 pm to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business. Dated Fairbanks Alaska June 26 1908 Henry Roden Referee in Bankruptcy.

Territory of Alaska James J. Beck Fairbanks Alaska

Chief Officer in Absence of Perry at U S Marshal Office

During Marshal Perry's absence, Joe Dillon serves as chief officer at the United States marshal’s office. Perry will be away a considerable time, taking prisoners outside. Deputies on the staff with Dillon are Charles Driebels and Harding, all long familiar with their work.

Marshal Perry Joe Dillon United States Marshal’s Office Dillon Charles Driebelbis Harding

Don Quixote as defender of the oppressed and noble misfits

The passage extols Don Quixote as defender of the oppressed and champion of lost causes. It contrasts him with centuries that lack such figures, suggesting only Sancho Panza remains in barren times.

Don Quixote Don Quixotes Sancho Panzas

Attempt on Shah Fails as Bomb Fails to Detonate

Teheran reports an assassination attempt on the shah failed today when a bomb thrown at him did not explode and fell at his feet. Authorities say order has been practically restored after the incident.

United Press Service Teheran

Mrs Cotter Recovers From Major Operation at St Josephs

Mrs Frank Cotter is recovering well after a serious operation at St Josephs hospital last Wednesday. Dr Hall led the procedure and reports her progress as excellent.

Frank Cotter St. Joseph’s Hospital Hall

Luella for Porcupine Trip Possible With Load

Several inquiries arise about a Luella steamship trip up the Porcupine if enough passengers and freight can be secured. The company will run the trip if a load is available. Those interested should leave their names at the Pioneer dock.

Pioneer Dock

Old Masters Pay Compared by Popular Illustrator

A famed illustrator compares artist wages from history. He cites Michelangelo at 40 dollars a month for the Pisa battle cartoons, Leonardo at the same rate, and Correggio at 7.25, Carracci 6.50, Durer paid in kind, Rembrandt at 475 for The Night Watch, Velazquez averaging 35 dollars per picture for the Spanish government.

Michael Angelo Pisa Leonardo Correggio Carracci Albert Durer Minneapolis Journal

Hoodoo Count: The Quarter with Thirteen Markings

A reader notes a quarter bearing thirteen stars thirteen bars and thirteen arrowheads and observes no objections when thirteen coins gather in a stack or when the thirteenth coin is added to a pile, highlighting superstition in currency perceptions.

He Who Thinks Himself Good For Everything

A pithy old saying warns that overconfidence can mask incompetence. It cautions that claims of universal prowess often conceal inability to master any single task.

Transit movements note for Alaska routes

Hamilton up Rampart at 10 15 Pm Delta left for Bettles 8 30 am Sarah Tanana and Jeff Davis at Gibbon Reliance and White Seal at Fairbanks.

Hamilton Rampart M. Delta Sarah, Tanana and Jeff Davis

Hydraulic mining on Eagle and Mammoth creeks revival

Clarence Berry of Ester Creek reports to partner James Hamil that hydraulic mining will expand on Eagle Creek with three miles of claims and 150 feet pressure while Mammoth Creek will see the main effort with nine miles of ditch and 200 feet pressure. Low grade dirt is expected to yield large returns.

James Hamil Eagle Creek Mammoth Creek Berry & Hamil

White Seal Sails Tonight to Richardson

The steamer White Seal will depart at 8 o clock tonight for Richardson carrying freight and several passengers. The playful remark about curls and teeth appears as a brief, humorous aside in the article.

White Seal Richardson

Good chances for discovery in hospital operation

L Lambirth, a miner who fell ill about three weeks ago, underwent surgery at St Josephs hospital this morning for tubercular peritonitis. Surgeons Rimer and McCallum report the patient doing nicely and state the recovery chances are fair. Lambirth recently worked on Goldstream.

L. Lambirth St. Joseph's Hospital Rimer and McCallum Lambirth Goldstream

Christmas Gifts Arrive Early in Fairbanks Mail

The Fairbanks community reports Christmas parcels arriving in June, six months after mailing on December 20. recipients include missing or deceased addressees, with some items older than Christmas such as a Bostonian plum pudding and September underwear sent by a factory. A note of thanks to the postmaster general is contemplated.

Fairbanks

The Unfair Mating Market Among Women

The article discusses the polite fiction that marriages are arranged in heaven, noting American bias against parental matchmaking and female initiative. It argues the divine supply of husbands is uneven, with some women receiving multiple proposals while many go without any.

America

Old fashioned Methodists blamed for missed blessing

A quoted passage notes that old maids and their parents failed to receive a dispensation because they did not adopt an attitude to receive the blessing, a viewpoint attributed to Dorothy Dix in Ainslee's.

Dorothy Dix Ainslee

Timber Fire Ravages Summit Logs Near Vault and Treasure

A large timber fire blazes on the summit between Vault and Treasure creeks near the railroad. Several thousand dollars worth of wood stacked there is at risk as the blaze, seen by Jack McDonald of Vault Creek, spreads. rain may be the only counter.

Vault Treasure Creeks Treasure Jack McDonald Vault Creek

Lost large ivory brooch near Arcade restaurant and Timmins' grocery

Obscure notice states a large ivory brooch surrounded by nuggets is missing between the Arcade restaurant and Timmins' grocery. Return to Mrs. De Camp at M. and N. Bathhouse. Reward offered.

Arcade Timmins’ Grocery

Digest of Gunni son opinion on Dome Creek cases

The News planned to publish Judge Gunnison’s opinion in the Dome Creek mining cases but the document is long enough to fill two newspaper pages. A concise digest will be prepared with attorneys and will be ready tomorrow evening, delaying Sunday morning publication.

Gunnison Dome Creek

Atlantic fleet to sail on July 7 world cruise start

San Francisco reports the Atlantic fleet will continue its round the world cruise with all ships set to sail at 2 PM on July 7. The departure program outlines the squadron leaving together.

United Press Service San Francisco

Sherman Goes Home Monday

Cleveland dispatch reports Congressman Sherman continues to recover rapidly from illness. Doctors say if progress stays the same he may be able to return to his home Monday, easing the strain on campaign maneuvers ahead of the vice presidential nomination.

Cleveland Sherman

Alaska News Bounty and Bumps in Far North Stir Interest

The Cordova Alaskan notes 1000 men on the Copper River line and 280 carloads of German steel pipe shipped by the Guggenheims. Captain I. B. Sanborn suffers a stroke in Vancouver. A Findley river tributary in British Columbia reports pay averaging 20 per day. Government work proceeds on a Sitka Indian River bridge. Fort Seward troops may be stationed at Sheep Creek opposite Treadwell. Grover Winn crowned homeliest University of Washington student. Perseverance mine near Juneau to run 30 stamps soon 100 awaiting water. Falls Creek miners earn about 12 a day. Cordova Alaskan changes hands to E. C. Allen. Kodiak cattle herd reported in fine condition. Wireless stations planned for Wrangel and Petersburg. Switzerland clamps down on Mormon proselyting with four Utah missionaries jailed or banished. Alaskan souvenirs at Andersons drug store.

Guggenheime Germany I. B. Sanborn Yukon Vancouver B. C Cordova Alaskan Copper River and Northwestern Alaska Findley River British Columbia Indian River Sitka Fort Seward Sheep Creek Treadwell Bayliss Department Washington Juneau Falls Creek Seward E. C. Allen Dawson Kinneys Kodiak Wrangel Petersburg

Tangible Evidence

The fragment quotes a speaker confirming frequent access to tangible evidence in casual language. It suggests a claim of consistent possession or understanding, but lacks further details on context, source, or outcome.

Caretaker Warns Over Daughter’s Rapid Growth Mentality

The Baltimore American quotes a physician advising caution about a girl’s rapidly growing mentality. The exchange hints at concern for her development and whether medical intervention might be needed.

Mrs. Come Up Baltimore American

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paystreak Chatanika River Miss Cloes John Henry Roden John W. Corson Republican Congress John Barrack Perry Marshal’s Office Shah Luella Steamer Bulletin Gibbon Ester Eagle and Mammoth Creeks Clarence Berry Ester Creek Birch Creek Mar Stork Noles Fleet Just Simson Bros One-Price Clothiers Oddess OF Alaska News Grover Winn University of Washington Switzerland Denmark Land Norway Sweden Utah Anderson Hell Gage Express Today Andersen’s Hoffman House Cigar Northern Commercial CO
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