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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
1
The steamship Cottage City is libeled for 29000 by Blakely schooner owners after a serious collision near Cottage City. Arguments circulate over fault including fog, schooner steering, and Captain Jansen of the Cottage City, who was on watch at the time.
Clayton New Mexico October 20 report says a tornado swept the district last night tearing down telegraph telephone and electric lines. Rail service is demoralized four deaths and several injuries reported with feared higher death toll once communications are restored.
Bobby Burns from the M. and B. store in Dome City is making business calls in Fairbanks today.
United States battleship Alabama completes round the world voyage and returns to New York in good condition. Engineers report the ship's machinery is in perfect order, as it was at the start of the voyage.
It is announced by Outlook publishers that President Roosevelt has signed a contract to join the magazine's editorial staff after returning from his hunting trip in South Africa. His duties will center on editorials about political economy questions.
Henry Reed, chief of Exploit Show, was dismissed after mounting debts. The director requested his resignation amid rising financial troubles and management concerns at the event.
Cheyenne officials report Canado lifting a train off the rails after a derailment. High holes were blown out as emergency crews responded to the incident. Authorities investigate cause and assess damage to track and equipment. Local residents advised to avoid the area during recovery.
Seattle October 20 Henry Reed resigns as director of publicity for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific fair after demanding to run the department like the Portland exposition. Frank Merrick, in charge of press advertising, faces likely resignation as officials oppose his methods and indebtedness risk.
A fierce tornado struck a Wyoming area near Cheyenne last night killing two people instantly and injuring scores as buildings collapsed and debris flew. A work-train was blown from tracks and overturned by the gale.
Marquis Inouye, renowned elder statesman and mentor to Katsu mosuke Inouye, formerly Japan's ambassador to Berlin, is critically ill in Tokyo and not expected to recover. He has served as minister of foreign affairs and finance and influenced Japan's policy directions.
Attorney-General Bonaparte and the national commerce commission move against the Pacific Coast Steamship and Alaska Steamship companies. They accuse a trust of monopolizing Alaska shipping between Seattle and Southeastern ports through rate discrimination and rebates. The inquiry will review evidence and testimony from a prior Juneau grand jury investigation.
Vienna reports an English tramp freighter seized by Austrian torpedo boats off Dalmatia as it approached Cattaro. Authorities found a cargo of arms and ammunition destined for Montenegro. The seizure reflects growing Balkan tensions and border proximity to Dalmatia.
The Mikado welcomed Admiral Sperry with a dignified address urging cordial U S Japan cooperation. The emperor expressed goodwill and the hope for peaceful, progressive ties in the western hemisphere as fleet week continues with an elaborate luncheon to Sperry and officers hosted by Admiral Togo.
Seattle Oct 20 The resignation of Henry Reed director of exploitation in the Alaska Yukon Pacific fair commission triggers a bureau wide reorganization. Directors seek to boost the fair's advertising and seize opportunities for advancement. successor not named.
The United States Supreme Court ruled it has no jurisdiction and cannot intervene in the case, ending the last hope for clemency or reversal. The report notes the high court's decision leaves the defendant to face execution.
The reprieve for Herman Zillek has expired and the case returns to its original posture. The Chicago court must now fix a date for the execution after the appeal period ended.
Thomas Gilmore and Louise Bevans, long time Tanana Valley settlers, quietly married Saturday evening. Gilmore, a Fairbanks pioneer roadhouse figure, and Bevans, active in Goldstream and Fairbanks business circles, will reside in the town of Gilmore where both own property and conduct affairs.
Otis Wade, chief clerk in the U S quartermaster's department in Seattle, is arrested on theft charges. Secret Service agents detained him after irregularities in his accounts. authorities allege he stole vouchers and converted them to private use and sold information to contractors.
The University of Strasbourg reports Prince August Wilhelm, fourth son of Emperor William, has passed his examinations for a Doctor of Government degree with the grade Very good. This marks the first time a Hohenzollern has earned the degree.
Mrs Hains asks for alimony from Captain Hains in a divorce linked to the murder case of publisher Annis. She asserts a false confession, claims she was drugged by Hains’ brother, and that no improper relation existed with Annis.
Dawson October 20 The Tana arrived Saturday night from Fairbanks in fine time. She departed quickly to ascend the Yukon amid rising ice flow. It is expected she will reach Whitehorse later this week.
Denver endures a record snowstorm with heavy drifts that halt transport and close businesses. Roof collapses cause serious injuries while electric lines fail, leading authorities to shut down dangerous power lines and several fatalities amid blackout conditions.
The Taft campaign reports a failing voice forcing cancellations of many speaking dates in the coming week. He will limit to two speeches daily until his voice improves, as the campaign seeks to maintain momentum during critical stump time.
A fragmented report from Luzon describes tremors and fear following a quake season. Officials urge calm as survivors face losses and seek aid amid continuing aftershocks.
Otha Hartzell, a Carnegie Steel organizer and retired multi millionaire, shot himself in Sa n Rafael California in a suicide attempt. He is dying with only hours left and carried life insurance totaling $100 000.
Henry Crook of Crook and Doggett, upper Dome operator, is visiting. ED S. ORR & CO. urges getting their rates before contracting freight from Valdez.
Luzon island endured three lengthy earthquake shocks, heightening terror among residents. People along the coast flee to higher ground amid fears of a possible tsunami following the tremors, though no fatalities are reported.
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Delaney mourn the death of their newly born son and extend sympathies to the bereaved parents in this sad loss.
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