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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1908
Page
1
A rash of cables from Pekin to Washington and Manila reports say the emperor and empress of China were murdered by revolutionaries using poison to advance an open door policy challenge. Britain and the United States prepare for possible war as foreign subjects face danger in China.
Final counting shows Republicans suffered a slight loss in majority in the lower house. The tally reflects shifts across districts as officials complete final tallies and party leadership weighs next steps.
Captain Bell former head of Seattle secret service bureau died suddenly from brain hemorrhage at age 66. He gained distinction solving the assay office thefts case and tracking Adams. Funeral plans not announced.
Paris reports Grand Duke Alexei, uncle of Russia's Czar Nicholas II, died today. The editorial note lists John H. Finley, president of the College of the City of New York, seeking letters or memorials about Grover Cleveland for a forthcoming authorized biography. Manuscripts will be copied and originals returned, with Finley’s address at St. Nicholas Terrace, New York City.
Ernest Whalley R Compton and Dan Noonan three Fairbanks men who walked from Fairbanks to Valdez this winter arrived in Seattle last night. They report the trail is still in bad shape due chiefly to long continued warm weather and lack of snow. They had a hard trip but made it in good time for this period of the year.
George Nissen files in Graehl commissioners court for $500 damages against J. F. Hirscher over taking possession of a Dawson and Second street lot and harvesting 2000 pounds of potatoes last summer. Nissen says the ground prevented him from farming and caused the loss.
Argentine newspapers report naval and military plans to build two battleships of 20,000 tons each, plus several destroyers and renewal of field artillery, with total expenditure estimated between 35 million and 60 million.
President-Elect Taft will reconvene Congress after his inauguration likely in late March or early April to address a proposed tariff revision. High officials confirm the plan following correspondence with Taft.
San Francisco residents debate Morris Haas death in custody as guards doubt he possessed a weapon. The guards report Haas used a Derringer hidden in his shoe to shoot himself, dying instantly after a muffled gunshot in his cell late Saturday night.
Ruef's attorneys pleaded for a change of venue in the bribery trial as Judge Lawler heard the request after a Saturday interruption. The case was adjourned to tomorrow for ruling, with DA Langdon and special prosecutors continuing the effort to move prosecutions, drawing a large crowd.
Detective Burns files charges against Chief Biggy to determine who supplied a revolver to Haas in jail. He dismisses smuggling theory of the weapon in Haas's shoe and asserts the jail incident was caused during incarceration.
Commissioner Miller signs an order settling the final account and decree of distribution for John Dynan. The sole heir Michael Dynan of Newport RI receives 3795.75, with 2000 already sent. Dynan died March 3 1908 leaving 5297.25 mostly cash. Patrick Powers is executor, debts paid, estate near dismissal.
Report on early year meat consumption shows Germany consuming 4,418,214 hogs and 1,149,342 calves, far ahead of 446,180 sheep, 420,753 cows, 212,936 heifers, and 107,860 bulls and steers. Pork and veal are identified as favorites.
A whimsical column notes women’s efforts to please men, reflecting social roles with light humor. The piece treats courtship norms and expectations in a playful tone, referencing daily life and social scenes.
The United Press reports that Republicans hold 219 seats and Democrats 172 after the election. The balance shifts modestly with Republicans down four and Democrats up six, leaving a still sizable minority in the lower chamber. The tariff reform agenda's fate at a forthcoming special session remains uncertain.
Nevada reports Bryan ahead by 630 votes in the official count. Oklahoma totals give Bryan 123,907 and Taft 110,550 from the recent presidential election.
Secretary Strauss is back in Washington after a vacation that included time in Maine and New York. He said he luxuried in a handsome mansion he built in Maine at a cost of $150 and enjoyed the trip immensely.
In Parisian suburbs known for heavy laundry work, many workers have contracted consumption. The outbreaks are linked to crowded conditions and poor ventilation in workshops, prompting health concerns and calls for reforms.
Tsi An the dowager empress, who held supreme control of China’s destinies since the late emperor’s ascent, died at the imperial residence after a period of failing health. Her grief over Kuan Hgsu’s death is said to have hastened her end, leaving the regency in Chun the prince regent’s hands as infant Puyi ascends the throne.
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