24 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
1
United Press reports rising mob anger in Nashville over the Cooper conspiracy to murder Carmack. Young Robin Cooper, blamed for the fatal shot, is held in hospital then moved to a county jail cell with his father for security against lynching as new evidence of a cold blooded plot emerges daily.
Jack Gleason's injunction to stop Billy Papke and Stanley Ketchel from boxing at Coffroth's pavilion was denied. He sued for damages over a canceled agreement to fight under his management and Coffroth's offer.
North western Arkansas endured a devastating blizzard last night with unknown full extent of deaths and property loss due to telegraph lines and rail traffic down. Boone and Madison counties and the St. Louis Santa Fe line suffered the worst damage as trains were blocked and communication was cut.
Riley and Atwell of 3 below Dome plan a large winter operation aiming to employ 50 to 60 men by year’s start. They expect to clear more than 70 000 square feet of bedrock before spring sluicing begins, viewing the ground as a tangible bank of wealth.
Archbold testified after John D. Rockefeller in New York sessions on November 24. Prosecutors failed to gain ground as questions focused on Standard Oil of New Jersey stock distribution. Archbold then prepared for a likely rigorous cross examination of the trust’s organization.
New York November 23 Joseph Me dis Paterson defends his novel A Little Brother of the Rich against censorship charges He asserts the only change was to clarify a line about Katherine Dunbar who sells herself to be the wife of Lassie Ellis The piece notes strong performances by Robarts Spaulding Gene and others and reports a second performance is planned for Thanksgiving week to meet demand and allow a town and creek visitors to attend a dance and the play
A Fairbanks Amateur company delivered a standout production of Sowing the Wind at the Auditorium last night. Led by Richard Thorne and Mrs Robarts with Dr Spaulding Gene Huckins and Mrs Hickman, the cast offered professional handling of a difficult drama praised for its weight and emotional range.
In Circle, Crane was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon after a quarrel with Frank Heney. He received a six months imprisonment. Both men are well known in Circle.
Six rear admirals at the naval academy banquet defended U S fleet strength and praised the new dreadnoughts North Dakota and Delaware as raising the standard. They warned American supremacy is secure for years due to new contracts and capable growth. Carnegie urged tariff cuts saying protection for infant industries is no longer needed and steel production now outpaces foreign rivals. He called for sweeping revision of old schedules to align with global economic power shifts.
Ester plans a fire department with limited equipment due to no water system. At a social hall meeting John Walstead was elected chief and Dr Williams as secretary treasurer. They will seek subscriptions to buy buckets ladders ropes axes and possibly a large bell for the schoolhouse alarm. A next meeting will decide on a night watchman and progress of fundraising.
San Francisco verdict says Haas died by self inflicted pistol wound while in jail. jury grills police department and calls for a thorough prison management investigation.
London reports reinforcements rushing to India to crush a brewing revolution exposed by British officials. The plot allegedly sought to murder Lord Kitchener and Lord Minto, overthrow minor officials, and seize the government.
Manila war dispatch reports a three day shore leave beginning tomorrow for the fleet. Anxiety arises over the hospital ship Relief, overdue five days from Guam.
John Fitzpatrick, wanted for over a year in a Dome robbery, was tried before the U S commissioner yesterday and bound over to await the grand jury next month. He was brought from Hot Springs by Field Deputy Marshal Drake after authorities learned he was in the country and accused of being the man in Connellie's Vault saloon heist for 180.
Vancouver Nov 24 The Royal City mills burned to the ground this morning. The fire started early and spread rapidly, overwhelming firefighters. Estimated loss stands at 100000 dollars.
The Orr stage and mail from November 16 arrived in Valdez at 10 this morning. Passengers included Mrs. Carbonneau Miss Mulrooney Messrs Gordon Cook and James. Incoming mail is due here tomorrow afternoon.
A second operation was performed on Francis J. Heney in San Francisco to relieve anesthesia delays. the procedure was not serious and did not greatly affect his condition. This week the Little Tycoon rehearsal is postponed to Friday evening due to Thanksgiving Day.
Circle, Nov 24. The town suffered a deep cold spell with Friday dipping to 52 below zero, yesterday at 26 below and today 14 below, marking an unusually frigid week for the season.
Tommy OBrien of Chena returns from a 40 day pneumonia illness and wins his longest ring battle recalling earlier days when such events flourished.
H. C. Longley, long ailing with a severe typhoid attack, is once more able to be out and is mending rapidly, according to the latest health update.
News Express files plan to engineer a daily schedule at 1 30 p m with revised routing and delivery times. Company officials say the change aims to improve service reliability and consistency for readers and vendors.
Kennedy stage left at 3 pm carrying five passengers freight and express matter bound for Valdez. Aboard were A Mensing L Haften Leo Provost Mrs Sutherland and Martin Sickinger on three-double enders with a 10 day schedule. Fare reduced from 125 to 75 dollars under the new Kennedy line rate. The first relay reached Valdez reporting a smooth trip.
A district court suit seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on Dome creek mining claims and the collection of a note from John Gianaka to H C Hamilton dated March 1, 1906 for 1440 dollars due July 1, 1906. Part payment made but 690 dollars plus interest remains due from July 1 1906. The mortgage covers two ninths interest on upper 3 below second tier right limit and a quarter interest in lower 4 below second tier right limit.
In a concert hall a crabbed bachelor and an aged spinster sit listening. The man slowly recognizes Mendelssohn's Wedding March and asks what piece it is, while the spinster answers with a demure, cryptic remark.
The next mail from the outside is expected to arrive here about Wednesday. The stage bringing it was due at Donnelly's today.
The Harmonie society announced plans for a Christmas Eve dance. Community members are invited to attend the event and celebrate with music and refreshments.
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