15 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
1
A movement of unemployed Americans plans to send a delegation to President Roosevelt to demand relief measures. The report notes Britain faces a similar crisis and that Roosevelt may inaugurate public works to provide relief.
Bryan will visit the western states on a hurried campaign tour, stopping briefly in Wymore Nebraska to deliver an address before continuing westward. The Democratic National Committee released a public list showing campaign fund subscriptions totaling 248 567 dollars, predominantly from individual farmers with no corporate contributions.
Seattle October 15. Great preparations for Alaska Day include a monster banquet inviting all Alaskans in the city. The observance will be thoroughly Alaskan in spirit with Northland residents only. Since Alaska Day falls on Sunday, events move to Monday with principal exercises.
British shipyards accelerate wartime production to build new vessels amid supply constraints. Government contracts push navy orders with striking efficiency as crews adapt to rapid assembly lines and updated designs.
An executive order places all Alaska government school workers paid from appropriation on the civil list, granting them privileges like other civil servants. The government also considers extending civil list status to post office employees and other northern offices, with a ruling expected soon.
London reports all leaves for officers and crew of the British fleet revoked and orders issued to ready for a cruise at a moment's notice. Sealed orders to the fleet commander specify an objective point, destination undisclosed. The move is linked to Balkan troubles and possible dismemberment of smaller European and Asian states.
George Kennedy who had a severe attack of quinsy was seen on the street last night for the first time in a week.
Charles Ethelbert Claypool of Fairbanks Alaska is added to the Republican roster of speakers. Colonel Claypool will tour the Pacific coast from end to end before the election, preparing speech material and hitting the road once his itinerary is set.
Valdez road house owners along the trail from Fairbanks to Valdez sign a declaratory statement vowing not to harbor penniless men during winter. They urge the Valdez Chamber of Commerce to publicize the rule and quote last winter’s labor troubles when many travelers relied on charity. Billy Munson notes that last winter many came with little funds and strained hosts.
The ladies of Ester Creek plan to raise one thousand dollars to fund a social hall on the creek. They state the project is a growing necessity to enrich the community’s winter leisure and festivities.
Report states Canada possesses the world’s largest wheat field spanning about 900 by 300 miles, underscoring its vast agricultural expanse and production potential.
The post at Salchaket sheltered free of charge no less than 186 men who were hungry cold and penniless. Munson noted the charitable effort and said the same spirit ran through the North as roadhouse profits fell all winter. Forewarned is forearmed and travelers will seek a better class of travel this coming winter than in 1907 1908.
Paris reports the French foreign office, backed by European powers, plans an ultimatum to Turkey demanding immediate open commerce in the Black Sea. Punitive measures are prepared if Turkey resists, noting the sea has been closed since the Balkans crisis began.
Tom Williams of Williams and Kettleson, operators at Goldstream, is in the city to prepare for a long siege of winter work. Summer sluicing is finished, and the firm will take out a large winter dump to clean up the ground.
Tanana lodge of the Masons hosts a ladies night with R W Taylor and James Wickersham slated to speak and a program of vocal and instrumental numbers by town talent. An informal gathering will follow with lunch served, and wives of Masons expected in large attendance.
Yukon Gold trades around 65.50 on the New York curb with strong demand and sparse supply. The market shows no artificial boom and the stock is priced on its merits amid active buyer interest.
Debs remains on the stump as he campaigns with a socialist platform. He declines requests to see physicians, citing strong opposition to medical intervention in his political stance.
Debs, Socialist presidential hopeful, continues touring New York despite doctors pleas to rest. Reportedly weakening rapidly, he faces possible physical disability and even death if he keeps up strenuous speaking and travel.
Bisbee Arizona October 15 The central business district burned completely this morning as the local fire department fought a blaze beyond control. Firemen later confined the spread and began to limit further damage while merchants prepared to rebuild their ruined properties in the wake of the disaster.
Taft declares hopeful of a Republican win as he campaigns through West Virginia. He predicts major GOP success, travels to Kentucky today and plans a speech in Tennessee on Saturday, drawing large enthusiastic crowds in Wheeling.
Curry and Chamberlain have closed their Ester works and will move the plant to new ground as they begin preparations for opening up the site. The move follows the end of operations at the Ester facility and signals a relocation plan.
Mrs George McQuarfie hosts a card party on Discovery Ester next Monday with 22 invited guests. The gathering will feature an evening of Five Hundred.
S. R. Waite and Sumner Waite have returned from the Bonifield country where they have been working on their land in that section.
The Strandberg outfit, located on Ester creek, continues sluicing actively. About 40 men are employed on the claim, maintaining production from the season just past.
Canada hosts Granby in southern British Columbia as its largest copper mine, drawing regional attention for output, scale, and economic impact.
Tokyo observers a holiday as the US Atlantic fleet arrives in Japanese waters. Newspapers publish in English to honor the fleet and banquets and fetes are arranged for officers and men.
The Orf Stage Company is printing a business card with a schedule of distances for the Valdez winter trail. The card will aid travelers on the route and can be obtained by applying to the company.
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