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Newspaper

Fairbanks Daily Times

Location

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1908

Page

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Guilty Plea Shocks Dawson Murder Case

Ned Elfors pleaded guilty at arraignment in Dawson on murder charges. The judge allowed a change to not guilty after court consultation, with trial now set for July 6 likely to last less than a day.

Ruef's Bail Bonds Refused by San Francisco Court

The court denied Abe Ruef's release today citing the prosecution attack on the bail sureties. The accepted sureties must be twice the bail amount, and those offered for Ruef were deemed unacceptable.

San Francisco Abe Ruef Ruef

Roosevelt to write African hunt serial for 100000 dollars

President Roosevelt has accepted a magazine offer to author a serial story describing his African hunting and exploration experiences. The payment is reported at 100000 dollars, cited as the highest sum ever paid for a magazine story. The decision was authorized for publication.

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Dry season again halts river shipping to Dawson

Low water on the LaBerge bars traps the Casca and Selkirk with passengers and freight. Delays threaten heavy losses as river traffic between Whitehorse and Dawson remains stalled. The D R Campbell’s sailing to Fairbanks is postponed due to late Whitehorse boat arrivals.

Dawson LaBerge Whitehorse Casca Selkirk D. R. Campbell Fairbanks

Fatal Tallyho Accident Strikes Convention Leader

Mrs Henry Wynn wife of Mayor Wynn of Malden Mass was killed when a tallyho coach overturned on a Boston trip during a Women s clubs convention delegation ride Three others were seriously injured in the crash causing gloom at the gathering and highlighting the dangers of the journey

United Press Service Newport Henry Wynn Wynn Malden Mass Ynn Boston

Syracuse Varsity Eight Edges Columbia In Four-Mile Battle

Syracuse wins a near photo finish over Columbia in a grueling four mile rowing race. Cornell finishes third in a tight field with Pennsylvania and Wisconsin close behind as large crowds endure intense heat.

Syracuse _ varsity Columbia Syracuse Cornell Pennsylvania Wisconsin

Wickersham Addresses Strong Ester Crowd

A large Ester social hall audience welcomed Judge Wickersham for a major campaign meeting. Falcon Joslin opened, followed by L. T. Erwin, with big applause for Wickersham. The Fairbanks party traveled by rail and car, planning later talks at Chatanika City and Cleary City.

Wickersham Judge Wickersham Ester City

Legislature approves 20000 for Exposition building

Jefferson City is to represent Missouri at the A Y P fair with a 20000 appropriation for an exhibition building on the grounds. The action follows earlier state and national commitments as the Seattle show looms. Seattle also reports the death of Captain David Wallace a veteran master with the Pacific Coast Steamship Co.

Jefferson City Missouri United Press Service Seattle David Wallace Wallace Pacific Coast Steamship Co

Natatorium Opens in Dawson Big Rink Converted

Dawsons D A A rink building has been converted into a large natatorium with the plunge opened to the public last Thursday. The bathing place has become a huge hit and is drawing heavy patronage.

A. Rink

Women mobilize in Tennessee primaries for prohibition governor

Reports from across Tennessee indicate women are taking an active role in campaign work for the primaries. They organize under a state-wide group aiming to elect a governor who supports prohibition.

Nashville

Vermont Convention Chooses Delegation For Bryan

Burlington reports the Vermont convention concluded with a Denver-bound delegation elected without instructions. A canvass shows Bryan, despite a tough statewide fight, likely holds a fair majority.

United Press Service Burlington Vermont Denver Bryan

Riders Wanted for Fourth of July Parade

Dr. Hall in charge of the parade and other Fourth of July features asks for riders. He needs a score or more men with horses to spare a short time for the parade and asks interested riders to leave their names. Dr. Hall will provide sashes and batons for aids to the grand marshal.

Dr. Hall Hall

Pioneers Return North Leaders Visit Arctic Brotherhood

William H. Baird Carl M. Johanson and Carson Eagles and Arctic Brothers were guests at a Arctic Brotherhood camp meeting in Dawson on June 27. They traveled toward Fairbanks with other notable visitors joining the gathering.

Dawson William H. Baird Carl M. Johanson Fairbanks Baird Johanson Carson All Eagles Arctic Brothers Arctic Brotherhood

Labor agitation over 2.25 day laborers in Dawson

A mass meeting is planned on First avenue in front of the Canadian Bank of Commerce to oppose the importation of $2.25 a day laborers by the Guggenheims. Leaders include "Pickles" Falconer and Joe Clarke as organizers prepare a move to halt immigration.

Dawson Guggenheims Canadian Bank of Commerce

Thaw Habeas Corpus Win Delays Mattewan Return

New hearing sought after Harry Thaw wins a habeas corpus ruling in Poughkeepsie preventing his return to Mattewan asylum. Attorneys argued that his condition would worsen if removed, marking a major victory for Thaw's counsel and prompting hopes for a jury renewed hearing and potential freedom.

Torneys Harry Thaw Thaw Mattewan

Annular Sun Eclipse to Cross North America

An annular solar eclipse will begin at 9 27 tomorrow morning Washington time and last about three hours. It will be visible across the United States Canada Mexico and Central America with the path near Mexico City Tampa Florida and the Bermuda Islands before ending off Western Africa. The total event spans about six hours and covers 128 degrees 48 minutes of longitude.

United States Canada Mexico Central America Mexico City Tam Florida Bermuda Islands Atlantic Africa

Corson Plans Alaska Campaign Victory Confidence

John W. Corson and his secretary Harry Steele arrived en route to Fairbanks after a reception in Alaska. He leaves on the Campbell Monday and predicts 86 percent support in Juneau and Skagway, expressing satisfaction with the reception and faith in victory.

Dawson John W. Corson Harry Steele Fairbanks Campbell Corson Service Alaska Junean Skagway

Baseball game this afternoon between A B s and N C s

A baseball game is set for this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the local grounds between the A B s and the N C s. Wakefield is injured and either Graff or Geiss will pitch for the A B s. Afterward the teams travel by railroad auto to Ridgetop to face the creek nine.

Wakefield Graff Geiss N. C A. B.s Ridgetop N. C.s McGuire Hodge Briggs McCarthy MecClaire Clausen DeBawn Eff Ross Kennedy Stroecker Parsons Montgomery Ritz de Journel

Love as a Fever Eternal Belief Quote

A fragment reflects on love as a fever where the delirium persuades the heart it will last forever. It frames passion as a believing delirium that may blur time and judgment.

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