12 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
1
Reno reports circulate that Nat Goodwin and Maxine Elliott may marry again while Maxine is also linked to Harry McMillan. Edna Goodrich and Mr Goodwin have been silent, but friends expect a double wedding if rumors prove true.
The Supreme Court opened in Washington on October 12 for its first session since June and will dispose of many accumulated cases. Labor injunction matters dominate the docket as the court proceeds with its current work before adjourning.
Fairview Nebraska October 12. After handling campaign details at his home William J. Bryan will travel tomorrow to Colorado and Wyoming for numerous speeches. He plans to visit Nebraska areas not yet reached and to map a new itinerary after returning from the present tour.
London reports both houses of parliament opened today with the aim of passing needed legislation. The principal measure under consideration is the license bill addressing regulation of licenses and related issues.
Bishop Peter Trimble Rowe of Alaska has returned to the United States after attending the Pan Anglican Conference in London. He praised the conference's work and its benefit to Alaska's missionary field, and he plans to resume duties at his diocesan headquarters shortly.
Harry Thaw is remanded to Matteawan asylum custody and will be moved today to his original confinement. All legal actions on his behalf have ended unfavorably, including the latest mental state inquiry. His lawyers will not quit, but will press new proceedings to win his release.
Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor makes a final call to workers to support William Jennings Bryan, calling Taft a worse choice and criticizing his stance on injunctions against labor.
The Cubs routed Detroit 6 to 1 after breaking a scoreless tie in the eighth inning. Orvie Overall and Kling partnered in the Cub battery as Bill Donovan yielded six runs in the eighth, while Charley Schmidt caught for Detroit. Chicago fans plan a city celebration with honors and diamond jewels for the champions ahead of the next game.
Detroit defeated Chicago 8 to 3 in the third game of the world championship series. Pfiester, Ruelbach and Kling pitched for Chicago, Mullin and Thomas for Detroit. Attendance was about 10,000 of a planned 40,000, with betting favoring the Cubs early but Detroit strong at bat and in the field securing the win.
Marshal Love dismissed most deputies in Fairbanks last night. Only Phil North and Frank Wiseman remain. Ruff refused a deputyship and plans to leave with Noonan Whalley and Ward for Valdez. Harding and Driebelbis were ousted. Wiseman and North are awaiting Chief Deputy Shea.
Editor Fred Heilig of the Times is progressing well after serious leg injuries last week with danger of complications past. The Eagles meet tonight but hall damage limits to routine business only. Billy Clark rides the morning train to Chena for the season’s freight work. The Harmonie Society holds a productive meeting with winter social plans discussed. The roller rink crowd enjoyed last night’s music by the rink orchestra.
John Long, recently arrived from the Hot Springs district, readies for a journey across the first ice. George Davis departed for Dome this morning to pursue several days of business linked to his mining ventures.
Charley Joynt left for St Patrick's celebration this afternoon with plans to join events and festivities. Local observers noted his anticipated attendance at the parade and related gatherings.
A group of American businessmen touring the Orient to study trade conditions arrived in Yokohama today. They will be guests at a lavish reception tonight, with extensive preparations made to ensure a profitable and pleasant stay.
United Press notes the Pacific fleet has indicated its approach to Honolulu by wireless and is expected to arrive tomorrow morning barring delays. A public celebration fund is reported ample, with committee preparations well underway. Nels Peterson of Dome Creek discusses his plans and will return to the creek soon.
The Yorktown arrived in San Francisco reporting storms en route from northern waters and confirming that Japanese sealers were shot by Russian patrol on Komandorski Island for poaching in violation of international understandings. Several boats and upper works were lost in heavy seas during the voyage.
The Rev. C. E. Betticher leaves tonight for a brief visit to the Indian village at Chena to oversee the interests of his religious wards in that region.
William Jennings Bryan spends two days drafting a nationwide appeal to Democratic supporters to immediately supply an additional $100,000 for campaign expenses. He notes funds from earlier appeals have dwindled, and since Governor Haskell’s resignation as national treasurer the candidate handles the drive.
Brown, commissioner of public education, calls for laws making native child schooling mandatory in Alaska with penalties for parents and children who fail to comply. He has studied the issue and consulted Alaskan leaders to draft a law addressing the matter. Columbus anniversary spurs New York events led by Spanish patriotic groups.
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