13 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
1
Rome reports the engagement between the Duke of Abruzzi and Miss Elkins daughter of Senator Elkins of Virginia has been cancelled. No reasons are given and Miss Elkins could not be located for confirmation or denial.
A massive 100000 starving men women and children storm London Parliament seeking relief. Police, 10000 strong, struggle to restrain rioters as violent clashes spread to council chambers and streets. Hospitals overwhelmed while Downing Street weighs troops to end the state of anarchy.
A railroad wreck near Sterling involves Taft with injuries reported and crews responding. Details on casualties or causes remain sparse in the readable text.
Czar Ferdinand issued an imperial proclamation calling out all auxiliary reserve forces and conscripting all able bodied men not yet called, sending them into the field at once. Bulgaria already has its standing army in action and supports the move.
Seattle dispatch notes a likely petition to divide the first shipping district to Congress. The district runs from San Diego to Nome under Inspector John Bermingham who has not visited Alaska in eight years. Local shipping interests want the new district headquartered in Seattle due to growing north coast trade.
E. W. Griffin, noted merchant prince of Chena, arrives in the city to conduct business and meet local officials.
The California Court of Appeals dismissed a writ of prohibition filed by the Nome municipal council to block distribution of license money to Nome schools. Judge Gilbert upheld the lower court ruling that 50 percent of license funds earmarked for the municipality goes to school funds, noting the clerk’s action was ministerial and not subject to appeal.
The district court postponed arguments on the Standard Oil case after a $29,000,000 fine by Judge Kennewick Mountain Landis. The hearing was set for today but was put over indefinitely due to other business. No immediate decision is expected.
Miss Helen Taft, daughter of the presidential candidate, arrives at Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania and enters the freshman class to begin her higher education.
Fairbanks Curling Club meeting postponed due to members' commitments. Rescheduled for tomorrow evening at the same place, with plans outlined for a long winters recreation.
Mordecai Brown pitched a 3 to 0 shutout as Detroit defeats Chicago at home in the fourth game of the world championship series. Summers and Schmidt teamed for Detroit while Brown and Kling were the Cubs battery. crowds hailed Detroit’s effort despite the loss.
John Jos remains indoors after an old ailment for a year and is currently residing at Dr Overgard's sanatorium for treatment.
P R Kellet of Cleary is in town for a few days to rest following a strenuous summer of work. He is taking a break and plans to unwind locally before returning to duties.
Washington reports the government board of exposition managers will arrive in Seattle by around October 20 to review the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. Departments in Washington praise the progress and expect all buildings to be completed on schedule with the fair opening as planned.
A perceptible earthquake tremor was recorded in Mexico City on October 13 with nearby areas reporting similar activity. No major injuries or damages occurred, and the impact was minor.
Mrs. John A. Fisher, long hospitalized at St. Josephs, underwent a serious operation yesterday and is progressing well today. Doctors anticipate discharge in a few days unless complications arise.
In Sterling Ohio on October 13, candidate William H Taft and his party were jolted when their special train jumped the tracks due to spreading rails. A wrecking crew arrived quickly and the train was moved back onto the rails to continue its journey.
In Seoul on October 13 a group of Koreans on a shrine pilgrimage were attacked and killed by Japanese troops who mistook them for rebels. The victims were unarmed and not sympathizers with rebellion, yet the incident strengthens local resistance. Representations to Japan seeking reparations for families have not received a reply.
Salobika reports Turkey dispatches two cruisers to Asia Minor to show force and threaten potential damage if hostilities escalate in the Balkans.
McGowan and Clarke have vacated their old suites and moved into the former Claypool Kellum and Cowles offices, establishing a comfortable new base in the town center.
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