03 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
1
The record notes Dr Greely a veterinary surgeon based in San Francisco must serve a sentence. The case reflects a disciplined legal procedure involving the physician and city authorities. The exact charges and verdict are not detailed in the available text.
The appellate court denies Dr. Edward J. Creely's bid for habeas corpus. He must serve five days in jail after being sentenced for contempt of court linked to the Ruef case in which Ruef was accused of offering a bribe to Former Supervisor Jennings J. Phillips. Creely and another man shouted Do not convict my friend Ruef as jurors returned from dinner.
A Hammond blaze on September 2 burned several buildings and left two people dead while five others escaped. As bystanders helped move valuables, a tall brick wall collapsed, trapping several. Firefighters acted quickly to rescue survivors and prevent greater loss.
A German action shocks Parisians as authorities in Paris react to newly announced measures. The event signals a shift in power dynamics and draws comment from local leaders and residents.
Paris reports Germany’s effort to recognize Mulai El Hafid the usurping sultan, while France fears Berlin seeks a special Morocco position. Hafid, brother of Abdul Aziz IV, proclaimed sultan a year ago, with German efforts seen as enabling influence and control.
Detroit reports State Auditor Bradley defeated Governor Fred M. Warner for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Warner who has held the office since 1904 is unseated in the party contest.
A blaze caused by children playing with matches killed two people and endangered five more who narrowly escaped. Firefighters battled flames as investigators began to probe the cause and warn of ongoing danger in the abandoned structure.
Lieutenant Governor Geo H Prouty Republican was elected to succeed Governor Fletcher D Proctor. Republicans totalled about 28 000 votes giving Prouty a near 1 900 plurality. The Independence League received just over 1 000 votes. Two years ago Proctor won with 42 000 votes and a 15 000 plurality. The Independence League had no ticket this year.
Severe rain delivered cloudbursts that uprooted and carried away a railway bed surface. No injuries reported as workers assessed damage and began temporary repairs along the line.
Several people are trapped as floods halt railway service. The incident prompts swift river rescuers to save themselves and others. A separate alert reports the Governor of Canada being held up in a security incident.
A man identified as Johnston is found living as a murderer with his wife residing in Seattle. Authorities locate the pair and confirm the suspect’s relationship to the case.
Mrs. Cora Johnston, now wife of Lee Johnston who is jailed for the Nome murder, was charged with bigamy. She admits the charge and says she was party to bigamy as the pair’s double life unfolded. Johnston left her in 1903 to go to Nome and has recently lived with her again in Seattle.
Police report a woman's decapitated body discovered under logs in brush near Lake Washington. Investigators cordon off the area as they search for leads and identify the victim.
A body was found and a head located twenty feet away in a thicket. No crime details are known, and authorities provided limited information about the incident. Investigators await identification and motive.
In Seattle on September 2 a woman's remains were found under logs by Lake Washington. The head was later found about twenty feet away. No identity or other clues were available beyond the discovery of a decapitated body.
A grand luncheon was provided for 1,000 sailors in Melbourne. The event highlighted naval hospitality and featured distinguished guests from the fleet and city officials applauding the wartime morale boosting gathering.
Melbourne welcomed 1000 sailors from battleships as Queen's Wharf hosted sightseeing and a grand luncheon. A public reception for fleet officers preceded a brilliant Australian troops review. Lord Northcote hosted a state ball as electric harbor lights colored Britain and the United States.
Havana reports Postmaster General Hernandez uncovers a $52000 defalcation in the department. Two clerks in Havana have been arrested on embezzlement charges as the Times Special Service notes.
A surgeon named Frederick Ruskin was shot while entering a building. Authorities say the attacker remains unidentified and a homicide investigation is opened. No further details on motive or location are provided.
Dr Frederick Ruskin, a renowned western surgeon, was shot and killed while entering his Omaha home at 2 AM. Family members are baffled and police have no clues or suspects at this time.
A short, odd item notes sixty days of steady figures in the streets and an ant enjoying an odd luxury. The fragment hints at a humorous or surreal scene without clear context or names.
A publication argues that the bitter split between constitutional progressives and reactionaries should end. It advocates unity and cautions against ongoing division, urging readers to seek common ground and progress.
Word from Tabriz reports sixty days of street fighting culminated in a decisive victory by Satar Kann leader of the Progressive party over Rabin Khan commanded forces of the shah. The bitter feud between Constitutional-Progressive and Reactionaries is believed ended.
Sealed proposals opened by the naval department for the construction of 10 torpedo boat destroyers. Specifications require a minimum speed of 29 knots. Existing fleet of 16 destroyers shows seven at 29 knots, others above 28. Ships built in 1899 and 1900 cost between $260,000 and $286,000 each.
Destructive cloudbursts between Winnipeg and Fort William disrupted travel and damaged livestock, timber, and ranches. Enormous washouts along the Canadian Pacific line stalled up to fifty trains, delaying long distance and local services. Earl Grey, governor general of Canada, was among the train passengers.
The monthly report by assayer Calvin E. Vilas shows gold receipts at the Seattle United States assay office reaching 2,394,000 for August. The season total to date is 10,697,000, beating last year’s total for the same period by 2,949,000.
In the Democratic race A. L. Shallenberger leads James C. Dahlman while Republican Governor George L. Sheldon runs unopposed. Dahlman has served as Omaha mayor since 1906.
In Tacoma on September 2 the Prohibitionists faced a setback when the Baptist church deacons canceled the planned Thursday night reception for Eugene W. Chafin due to a regular prayer meeting. The pastor agreed to postpone the service, and the reception proceeds as planned.
Taft and Foraker greeted each other warmly in Toledo as they attended the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. It marked their first meeting since the Chicago national convention, with cordial handshakes reported.
Milwaukee Wis Sept 2 1930 Congressman John J Jenkins who has served ten district and eleventh district terms was defeated by Irvin Lenroot in the state Republican primaries Jenkins chairs the house judiciary committee and Lenroot will face upcoming races in the general election.
Portland Oregon September 2 persistent efforts by Seattle Longshoremen's union to involve local stevedores in a strike aimed at crippling service between Portland and Seattle fail to gain traction. They seek to block unloading of ships loaded in Seattle by non union men but prospects appear dim.
A rage balloon narrowly avoids tipping into the Whirlpool while descending near Niagara Falls, with spectators describing a near miss and safety concerns Islander officials investigated the incident.
The Ville de Dieppe balloon attempting to descend during a sudden squall over Lake Ontario narrowly avoided the whirlpool below Niagara Falls. Occupants were badly shaken as crews sought a safe landing amid storm conditions. The craft had been a contestant in the Chicago to Ocean race and later landed in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
H Robert J. Hudspeth of Jersey City appointed campaign manager for the Democrats in the East with headquarters in New York. Chairman Mack to relocate to Chicago to run central national headquarters.
A string of wrecks along the south coast of England disrupted ferry and coastal traffic last night. Authorities warned of dangerous seas and urged maritime crews to stay clear while salvage teams assessed damaged vessels and coastline impact.
Rescue teams battled the disaster scene with courage as they tried to save lives, suffering significant losses themselves while performing daring deeds to pull unfortunates from danger. Rescue operations continued amid danger and tribute to the fallen.
A powerful storm along England's south coast caused numerous wrecks and many deaths. Rescue attempts from shipwrecks added to the fatalities as crews battled the sea. In Wales the bark Amazon foundered off Swansea with 32 souls lost and five survivors.
A thunder squall swept across Deer Island harbor capsizing a sloop and drowning seven summer visitors. The accident occurred today as the boat went down in rough seas with the victims all from out of town.
The Attorney General himself intervened in a case, taking summarily decisive action. Officials did not specify full details but described a rapid, direct measure initiated by the chief legal officer. The move signals heightened government emphasis on the matter and may affect subsequent proceedings.
Washington reports provide few facts about George G. Perry’s removal as marshal of the third division in Alaska. Attorney General Bonaparte ordered the action, but no charges or appointments have been disclosed and officials are away at summer retreats in Lenox.
A New York bank reports a robust rebound after a major merger, posting improved profits and higher deposits. Executives credit integration efforts and stronger loan demand as key drivers of the top-line recovery.
The Trust Company of America was compelled to borrow 25 million dollars to endure the harsh winter. Early indicators from the financial period show the move yielding highly encouraging results.
The Trust Company of America reported recovery from last winter’s panic as documents show payment of a 25 million dollar loan taken during the crisis. Located at 37 Wall Street, the bank is capitalized at 2 million. President Oakleigh Thorne leads the institution.
Four seamen were fatally overcome by fumes of pitch aboard the bark Puritan. The vessel arrived in Boston from Vancouver after sailing around the Horn.
The bark Auburndale is overdue in Philadelphia and is believed lost in a gale off Cape Hatteras. There were aboard Captain Haskell and a crew of nine men.
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