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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
2
Fairbanks Hotel Shortfall at Steamer Arrival
The Tanana brought a large passenger crowd from the outside and Dawson, drawing many new and old residents to Front street. Local hotelkeepers failed to meet arrivals, leaving strangers to seek lodging with difficulty. City council discusses fire mains, nuisance Noyes poem, Fourth of July plans, and extra police needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robe
Brooks
N. C. Company
Noyes
Hall Street
Miller
George Markus
Cushman
First Avenue
Jensen
Dignan
Boost the Fourth of July Committee Credits Earned
The Fourth of July committee members deserve notable credit for their effort and organization. Their dedication supports celebratory events, community spirit, and public involvement in the holiday activities.
Settlement Rejected in Ventura Bank Claim Case
The Bank of Ventura faced a $171000 claim. California bank directors offered securities to guarantee it, but Receiver Edoff estimated only 15 percent realization. He advised liquidation could yield 60 cents on the dollar. Judge Harris ordered rejection of the proposed settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Ventura
California
Edoff
Harris
Southerland Arrest Tollows Fake Telegram Scheme In California
Vice‑president Ralph Southerland of Gregory Fruit Co was arrested at the Anderson hotel Colton on a charge of aiding and abetting forgery. Detective Leslie Virgil Snyder, now a fugitive, allegedly forged signatures on telegrams to lure Stanley Commercial into California for a civil suit summons. Snyder’s wife and five children live in La Junta Col. and he fled after eloping with Edna Spring of Colton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Ralph Southerland
Gregory Fruit Company
Anderson Hotel
Colton
Thomas J. Stanley
Stanley Commercial Company
Honey Dealers
Manzanola
Col
Leslie Virgil Snyder
Stanley
Alhambra
Los Angeles County
California
Southerland
Snyder
la Junta
Edna Spring
San Gabriel
Salt Lake Limited
Deaths in Santa Rosa Precede Wedding Anniversary
May 30 Santa Rosa Mrs. Jane E Cole 84 wife of Dr Hiram Cole died at home. They would have marked their sixty sixth wedding anniversary Monday. The Coles moved to this state over 35 years ago and lived in the city most of that time. Nearby Leonidas Laughlin known pioneer died at his home north of town aged 65. Laughlin born in Tennessee in 1861 and came to the state in 1854 later ranching near Windsor. A few weeks earlier Mr and Mrs Laughlin celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rosa
Jane E. Cole
Hiram Cole
Leonidas Laughlin
Lee Laughlin
Laughlin
Tennessee
Windsor
Whale Impaled by Pile Driver Near Deception Pass
A thirty foot finback whale became impaled when a pile driver pierced its body at a fishtrap near Deception Pass. The impact toppled the loft man from the driver rigging. he was saved from drowning by John Nelson who acted quickly on deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Deception Pass
Anacortes
John Nelson
Woman Kills Her Child's Tempter in Brooklyn
Teresa Felepia, living with her family in Brooklyn, shot John Maro three times after alleging he attacked her six year old daughter and conspired with two men to ruin the children. Dominco Francesco and Gaelno Francesco were jailed on related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Teresa Felepia
Brooklyn
John Maro
Maro
Felepia
Italy
Dominco Francesco
Gaelno Francesco
Giovanini
Amelia
Edoff Announces Third Dividend for California Bank
James P. Edoff, as receiver, plans a 10 percent third dividend starting Monday. Total payout reaches about $100,000 with hopes for at least 60 cents on the dollar to depositors and creditors. Previous dividends left uncalled sums of roughly $30,000, while $250,000 has been distributed to date. Judge Harris ordered rejection of the settlement with the Bank of Ventura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James P. Edoff
California Bank
Edoff
Edof
Harris
Bank of Ventura
Tanana Electric Co Builds Big Power Plant at Poker Creek
The Tanana Electric Co nears completion of a major power plant at Poker Creek with an 80 foot turbine drop. A three mile ditch and half mile flume across glaciers enable water to drive turbines. Superintendent Hutchinson oversees 20 workers and operations move from Chatanika to Poker Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poker Creek
Tanana Electric Company
Glacier
Hutchinson
Dome
Cleary Creek
Fairbanks
Ester
Chatanika
C. A. Hutchison
Supreme Court Noted Record At Close Of Term
Washington June 10 The Supreme Court’s term closed with a noteworthy set of decisions. It includes rulings on labor, antitrust, copyright, liquor laws, interstate commerce, and state rate statutes, among others, with several major cases carried to next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Bank official a horse thief in Indianapolis
A man calling himself Frank Ross of Chicago, held on horse theft charges in Indianapolis, is identified as Robert H. Greene of Wayne town Indiana vice president of the Farmers and Merchants bank there a prominent church worker and owner of a fine library. Speculation is blamed for the troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank Ross
Chicago
Robert H. Greene
Waynetown
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank Cor
Knell Returns to Alaska Mining Ground Believed Rich
Charley Knell once partner with William Casey in the Hotel Northern arrived on the Tanana and plans to stay as mining property he is involved with has proven very valuable since his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Knell
William Casey
Hotel
Northern
Tanana
Charley
States
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Opens June First
As Jamestown ends attention shifts to Seattle hosting the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition from June 1 to October 15, 1909. The event promises grand displays and international interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
For Sale Ryan half way house near Pedro Creek
Classified notice offers sale of a Ryan half way house near Pedro Creek at cheap cash price with imminent move. Also advertises use of a horse for very light work for his keep and notes best of care taken. Apply News office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Pedro Creek
Apply
Jos
Daily News Office
Exposition Mission Leaders Hear of Japan Display
Judge Thomas Burke and M F Backus, commissioners to the Orient for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition, report success in Japan as the Japanese department of commerce and labor pledges a large display for the 1909 fair. The American Association of Passenger Agents will meet in Seattle in 1908 to learn about the city and the exposition to promote Pacific coast business during the event.
Arctic Brotherhood to Build Hall at Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition
The Arctic Brotherhood, an all male organization of Alaska veterans, will construct its own building for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. The group emphasizes fraternal support and regional identity within the fair’s scope and plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Brotherhood
Alaska
Real estate and mortgage filings from June 1908
A compilation of filings dated 1908 detailing transfers of interest in mines and land, mortgages, and satisfaction notices. Transactions include Monroe to Sharrard for 16 dollars, Slattery to Preston for a lot fraction, O'Shea options on Klonos bench claims, and a large mortgage by John Vernetti to Washington Alaska Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Monroe
W. W. Sharrard
Sharrard & Moore
Agnes Slattery
Geo. Preston
Second
Third Avenues
D. A. Kennedy
John O'Shea
Klonos Bench
Fairbanks Creek
J. L. White
Rudolph Alm
al Hilty
Gaines Creek
John Vernetti
Washington-Alaska Bank
Victor Association
Homestake Association
Vault Creek
Hot Air Association
Treasure Creek
George G. Perry
Wm. Casey
W. H. Porter
Northern Hotel
First Avenue
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Will Not Seek Government Aid
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition will not request a loan or financial gift from the United States government. Management plans to involve Uncle Sam in the same manner as foreign governments and other states, citing the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland as a successful example without donations or loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Uncle Sam
Portland
Ore
Yukon Participation Funded for Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo
Canada to appropriate 100000 dollars for Yukon involvement in the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in Seattle. This funding supports regional representation and promotional presence at the event.
No. 6 Mixed Arrive and Depart Times
A timetable note lists arrival at 6 00 p m and departures at 5 30 p m and 5 15 p m with no extra details.
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Texas
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City of St. Louis
West Virginia
Virginia
Arkansas
Chattanooga
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Fairbanks Hardware Co
NTED
C. A. Hutchinson
Arcade
Timmins’ Grocery
Enterprise Enamel Company
Bellaire
Ohio
Thomas Burke
M. F
Backus
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific
White Pass
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Chena
Figur
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Vancouver
Victoria
Tacoma
Whitehorse
N. N. Co
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First National Bank Building
Deeds
Geo. S. Naito
Duncan Michie
Cleary Res
Taurant
Antonio Robt. Suter
Montana
Tom and Model Claims
Great
Jonas & Brown
Pioneer Hotel
Dave Petree
Prop
Tanana Valley Railroad Co
Daily
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Chena and
Chena Junction
Fairbanks and Chatanika A
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Eldorado Fox Gilmore Ridgetop
Thatanika
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Mgr
A. P. Tyson
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