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Newspaper

Fairbanks Daily Times

Location

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1908

Page

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Many governors there at Transmississippi congress opening

Roosevelt sends regrets and is spoken for by Special Representative Wheeler who delivered the president's message. The San Francisco gathering of business leaders and officials drew large attendance and hotel crowds as the great congress opened with Roosevelt's praise of fair play.

Deliv San Francisco Transmississippi Commercial Congress Roosevelt Congress Wheeler

Beveridge Urges Stronger Navy in Seattle Rally

Senator Beveridge addressed about 7,000 listeners in Seattle last night urging a greater American navy to bolster national security and maritime strength.

Seattle Beveridge

Taft Arrives in St Louis for Gala Banquet

Taft reaches St Louis from Kansas and is greeted by gala preparations. A great dinner is planned this evening with him as guest of honor. He aims to finish by the banquet to reach Chicago by tomorrow night.

United Press Service ST. Louis Taft Kansas Chicago

Mrs Hains Seeks Divorce After Bayside Murder

Boston October 6 Mrs Peter C Hains widow of the army officer who killed Publisher Annis at Bayside has filed for divorce. She cites her husband's murder of Annis and alleged cruelty as the main grounds for separation.

Boston Peter C. Hains Annis Bayside

AUST ON NEW TACK TO DEFEAT BALLAINE

A. C. Frost former president of the Alaska Central railway pursues a reorganizing plan to unite bondholders and remove the receiver. He aims to have the court dismiss the receiver at Valdez and have the company bought by a syndicate.

Ballaine Seattle A. C. Frost Alaska Central Railway Frost Reid Valdez

White Seal Brings Half a Million in Gold to Seattle

The White Seal carries about five hundred thousand dollars in gold bricks on its final Yukon season trip. Seattle welcomes the Alaska visitors amid revelry and cautionary humor as drivers fear burning rubber and the lure of wealth.

White Seal Whitehorse Yukon Seattle Northland Western Avenue Alaska

Settlement leaves open shop question in CP strike

Winnipeg reports that terms of the Canadian Pacific strike settlement compromise most issues and reinstate workers with preference to those supporting families. The railway will retain capable strike-breakers but defers final decision on open versus closed shop policy.

United Press Service Winnipeg C. P. Ry Railway

Ninth circuit rules earthquake clauses invalid in policies

San Francisco reports a landmark ruling nullifying earthquake clauses in fire and earthquake insurance policies from 1906. The decision makes insurers liable for losses regardless of such clause, prompting a rush of new claims and suits filed by major San Francisco law firms within hours of the opinion.

San Francisco San

Trust buster charges sharpened by Kellogg ties

Democratic campaign charges say Frank B. Kellogg, while serving as special counsel in Standard Oil prosecutions, also represented major trusts and rail interests. They argue Kellogg’s dual roles tainted government zeal in the trust busting drive.

Chicago Democratic Campaign Committee Roosevelt Frank B. Kellogg Standard Oil Company of Indiana Kelloge Standard Oil Steel Trust Beef Trust Express Trust James J. Hill

Detro it W ins Pennant in 7 to 0 Victory

Detroit defeated Chicago 7 to 0 before 20000 fans to claim the American League pennant. The National League pennant race remained unsettled as Cubs and Giants faced reshuffled games and remaining schedule details.

Chicago Boston New York Giants Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia

Runners at Roller Rink Stir Large Crowds with Night of Skating

Report from a local roller rink last Sunday describes 175 paid admissions and many attendees dancing and skating in a lively, disorderly scene. Despite the festive mood, newcomers struggle to keep balance as the venue remains open for another night of risk and laughter.

When a girl dodges a kiss she lands a lip kiss

A witty observation notes that a girl who dodges a kiss often ends up catching it on her lips, turning an anticipated advance into a playful reversal. The remark highlights quick reflexes and flirtatious irony in social banter.

Bryan Speaks in Iowas Whirlwind Campaign Day

Democratic nominee William Jennings Bryan tours Perry Iowa and other towns delivering twenty speeches in a single day. He arrives from Fairview and aims to win votes through varied sermons and persuasive addresses across the hawkeye state.

Perry Iowa William Jennings Bryan Bryan Fairview

Puetenes Delivers First Speech in Statewide Series

Puetenes gave his inaugural address at this venue and will resume the series as the train tours across the state, continuing to speak at stops along the route.

Puetenes

Moose Discovers Big Quartz Ledge in Fairbanks Valley

In Fairbanks area a moose hunter reported finding a quartz ledge over 100 feet wide near the head of Fish Creek. The hunters carried rock back to town four miles northwest of Sawyers, but refused to disclose exact location. The tale comes from Harry Wendling who notes potential mining excitement ahead.

Fairbanks Creek Harry Wendling Fish Creek Fairbanks Nor’st of Sawyers

Fleet sails from Manila for Yokohama Friday morning

The fleet will leave Manila bay at 6 o'clock next Friday morning heading to Yokohama as the next point of call.

United Press Service Manila Manila Bay Yokohama

Prelim hearing ends with life term for Edward Martin

In Los Angeles on October 6, Edward Martin, a Black man who assaulted Edith Ralston, faced a courtroom mob that tried to seize him. Deputies protected him and urged swift sentencing, and he was sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor at San Quentin.

Los Angeles Edward Martin Edith Ralston Martin San Quentin

Resignation of Hamilton Fish Nominated for Congress

Washington reports the resignation of Hamilton Fish, assistant U S treasurer, who has been nominated for Congress from New York and has formally submitted his resignation.

Washington Hamilton Fish U. S Congress New York

Former Occidental hotel owner loses finger at shipyard

Yesterday A B Gooch, once proprietor of the Occidental hotel, suffered the loss of the second finger of his left hand while at the shipyard. His finger was severed after contact with a saw in an accidental incident.

A. B. Gooch Occidental Hotel

Persuade Turkey to Postpone War With Bulgaria

Constantinople October 6 Turkey is worked up to the point of opening hostilities against Bulgaria and an open declaration of war is all that is required to precipitate a bloody campaign between the two nations.

Turkey Bul Bulgaria

Sultan promises delay in Turkish Bulgarian clash

Paris reports the Sultan, urged by great powers, tentatively refrains from war with Bulgaria. He agrees to postpone the conflict but warns the delay is only temporary and that Bulgaria will suffer consequences if his demands are not met.

Paris Turkey Bulgaria

Nominee Kern Added to Hearst list of tainted leaders

Hearst campaigned in Los Angeles for Hisgen and branded Kern Bryan's running mate as corrupt and tied to trusts. He accused Kern of insincerity and violating railway laws by traveling on passes, presenting the gist of the corruption charge in a high profile rally.

Los Angeles Hearst Kern Bryan

Last freight sails from Gibbon as season ends

This morning at daylight the steam er Tana left Gibbon with the last shipment for N A T T Co. Its cargo included hay grain and a small consignment of heavy machinery. The season’s final freight marks completion of a hard season with several vessels heading to Dawson for winter quarters and others on routes to Chena.

Tana Gibbon Healy Minto Dawson Weare Evelyn Chena Barr Nunivak Schubach & Hamilton

Man Cannot Live on Beer Alone

A humorous note suggests some men would rely solely on beer, reflecting lighthearted appetite for beverages over meals.

Perpetual motion talk and baby chat in town tale

In a playful remark, Mr. Peavish admits disbelief in perpetual motion until babysitting while the mother goes to town. A wry note on aging and speech follows, then a quip about future plans making the world seem more progressive.

Daily News Launches Pop Express for Creeks Delivery

The Daily News begins a special creek express service in a few days to speed newspaper distribution. Buckboards depart at 11 30 am daily with creek edition mail and express. One stage goes to Goldstream Engineer Fox Dome Vault Olmes Chatanika Cleary and all intermediate creeks. another to Es camps and creeks relaying from Ester. R S Kearney to manage with a corps of men and rapid delivery crews.

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