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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
1
Eddie Moran survives a full twenty rounds against Hanlon in San Francisco last night, earning a controversial decision as the bout tests stamina and technique. Both fighters exchange hard blows through all ten rounds, with Moran sustaining repeated punishment yet finishing strong.
In San Francisco Owen Moran the English champion gave Eddie Hanlon a brutal battle lasting all 20 rounds. Moran controlled much of the match with precise assaults but could not send Hanlon to a knockout. Hanlon endured the punishment and earned cheers for his resilient showing.
Taft was greeted by enthusiastic crowds in Lincoln on October 1 as close Bryan townsmen honored him with a reception. He avoided unkind remarks about Bryan in his remarks, focusing on his own campaign themes.
United Press reports New York and Chicago remain near the lead in the pennant race with Chicago gaining ground by beating Cincinnati while Philadelphia and Cleveland post notable scores. Detroit leads the American League as Cleveland trails by a few points. In National League games New York defeats Philadelphia 4 3 and 10 2 while Chicago ties Cincinnati 6 6.
In Winnipeg on October 1 unions and railway officials announced failure of a proposed settlement. Talks sought to recall strikers while keeping non union workers, but unions insisted on discharging strikebreakers, and rail officials refused.
Clarence Berry and Charley Lamb of Berry & Lamb reported delivery of a large hydraulic plant to Circle. They have finished ditch work on Mammoth creek, will move the plant to the property once a trail is prepared, and plan to begin large scale operations next July.
United Press reports Hearst papers publish new allegations that William Jennings Bryan knew of James Haskell's ties to the Standard Oil company for a year and that Bryan aided Haskell by shielding him amid alleged Oklahoma misdoings.
The passage mentions efforts to clear a man and his campaign associates of the inference that they were in sympathy with the Rockefeller trust. It frames the accusation as a political tactic to undermine credibility and rally opponents.
Hearst in Denver renewed his charges against Senator Foraker and Governor Haskell, reading incriminating correspondence said to pass between them and the Standard Oil company. The crowd numbered in thousands as storms of applause interrupted the speech.
The Independent Messenger Company, once run by young felons, relocates to commodious Cushman street quarters. The setup includes a private reception room and adds a telephone girl to the three boys already employed to handle growing business.
A compact note urges readers to subscribe to The News for timely local reporting and ongoing updates. It uses a witty quote about Venus to draw interest and encourages support for the newspaper.
Nome mining man James B. Wood, whose wife is threatened for $5,000, arrived here vowing to kill any blackmailers. He condemns police inaction and will pursue the shooter at Eagle Harbor himself, promising a thorough independent probe.
Across English railways, allied crafts are quietly organizing to press for higher wages and shorter hours. The plan, spanning major systems, aims to mobilize about five hundred thousand workers and has begun to influence financial markets already.
The article notes rising concern among big money circles over a possible strike, with capital fearing consequences more than recent unemployed demonstrations. It emphasizes that the likelihood of action remains troubling to financiers despite economic tensions.
The News announces it published the first wireless press message received at Fairbank. The report notes the milestone as a turning point for regional communication boosting business and improving general service by extending wireless news to the North.
Pekin dispatch reports the Chinese emperor is described as a raving lunatic whose condition has worsened to the point where he is kept under constant guard. The ravings have grown violent and he has attempted harm to his guards and himself.
The Circle road commission finished a major stretch from Circle to outlying creeks with low-grade placer gravels. The trail reaches near Jump Off roadhouse about 25 miles out, enabling moves of heavy outfits to creek placers in the Birch district, boosting development after delays due to trail absence.
Seattle Oct 1 The Victoria arrived from Nome this morning after a thorough search for Johnson the alleged wife murderer fugitive. He was not aboard and Saloon shore of Unimak pass yielded no clues.
Thomas Lawson, after recent operations in the street, collapsed with a nervous breakdown in Boston. Only immediate family may visit as doctors order quiet and rest. Officials link his semi failure in Alaska to his present condition.
Three hundred miles away the Atlantic fleet is steaming toward Manila and is expected to arrive tomorrow noon. Weeks of extensive preparations underscore a historic event in the Philippines since Dewey's 1898 victory.
Salvage crews floated the steamer Humboldt after noon yesterday freeing her from jagged rocks. Punctured bow and forward frames will need replacement. hull will be out of service for nearly a month as repairs at Esquimalt proceed.
Washington reports Frank Hitchcock chairman of the national Republican Committee faces serious difficulties with campaign leaders. President Roosevelt orders Hitchcock to report to Washington at once to answer charges of mismanagement.
In White Plains the sheriff rejects a request as the governor insists on dragging Roosevelt into court over ongoing accusations. The tension centers on political maneuvering and legal threats from the executive branch.
In White Plains New York Oct L the sheriff refused to recognize a writ for possession of Harry Thaw as he returns to Pennsylvania in disgust Thaw s attorneys accuse the proceeding of conte t and blame court juggling in a continuing dispute over the case
Guthrie October 1 Governor Haskell writes to Roosevelt declaring intent to push charges into court He accuses the president of wrongdoing and asserts he will seek proof in court in a disputed exchange referencing consent and responsibility
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