07 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1908
Page
1
The Columbia arrives in San Francisco with news of a fever outbreak between two colonies. The report notes heavy losses among Japanese forces and outlines a broad impact on regional operations.
The Columbia reports a fierce clash at Alaskan canneries between Japanese and Portugese laborers. A dispute escalated into a race war with heavy casualties on both sides. Many killed and wounded before peace returned, with Japanese losses exceeding Portuguese.
A large crowd rode excursion trains to town for Labor Day. Soon after the train arrived nearly all hotel rooms were filled and many were turned away at night as miners and union members gathered for the holiday.
Community welcomes the new New York Bazaar on Cushman Street. Store management invites customers to visit and experience their offerings and service.
A concise view lists five as a sacred motif in Chinese tradition with five planets, five cardinal points, five virtues, five tastes, five musical tones, five noble ranks, and five colors reflecting a holistic cosmology.
A woman from Whiaing Bohemia and her two daughters tried to take their own lives after a local newspaper implied they were extravagant in dress and wore poor taste.
President Roosevelt and his family will end the summer vacation by moving back to the White House on September 22, as announced. The announcement places the return date at the end of the vacation period in Oyster Bay.
Los Angeles dispatch notes Ketchel and Papke weighed 158 pounds each for a 3 pm bout. Ketchel favored to win with bets at 2 to 1, though Papke attracts heavy backing. Anderson Bros. & Nerland advertise paints oils doors windows mirrors glass and pyrographic equipment.
John Jurinez, a Chatanika miner, died on a train bound for town after suffering peritonitis. He had just left Fox City and deteriorated after departure. Jurinez had recently recovered from pneumonia and was being moved to Cleary City hospital with two partners. He had no local relatives.
Mrs. James B. Woods, wife of a Nome mining operator, reported to Seattle police a blackmail attempt. She received letters demanding 5 000 dollars with death threats and was stalked by anonymous telephone messages. Mrs. Woods, sister to Fairbanks residents Mrs. Jack Healey and Mrs. B H Moran, is staying at the Washington annex.
In Chicago on Labor Day William Jennings Bryan spoke to at least 75 000 workers. He defended the injunction plank criticizing the Republican party and argued profits from toil must be fairly shared between leaders and workers in America's industry.
Nominee Taft will be in Cincinnati this evening as he starts a strenuous campaign week. Republicans face a tough fight in Ohio to counter Kern's rising popularity and secure votes.
Abe Attell and Owen Moran prepare for a 2 pm fight in San Francisco. Attell has surged to a heavy favorite with 10 to 2 odds offered this forenoon as boxing fans anticipate the Britisher versus the American featherweight champ.
Rain and cold marred the Labor Day parade with only a few joining the line. A lone Barthel Brewing float appeared as the event moved indoors for the afternoon contests. Winners include J OConnor and Gibbs in wheelbarrow and panning contests. J Cosby, R Locke also noted in several sessions.
The audience saw Sally Stroup knock out Kid Marshal in the eighteenth round at the Auditorium amid a controversial bout held despite a local ban on boxing. Marshal, heavier and out of condition, rallied in rounds two and three but faded, while Stroup stayed fit and finished decisively. Officials contemplate possible prosecution, with fans predicting a rematch if Marshal trains.
Richards, Second and Lacy advertise robes and coats for sale. The notice highlights selections and pricing details for customers seeking winter garments.
A severe earthquake shock was felt in San Juan Porto Rico and surrounding country late Saturday night. People were badly frightened and many spent a sleepless outdoor night fearing a repeat.
For paints oils colors and stains see Anderson Bros and Nerland for such supplies and related products.
The advertisement promotes plain and figured house lining and burlap in all shades from Anderson Bros. and Neriand. It highlights available materials for architectural and decorative uses.
Bryan will spend the week visiting middle western cities and towns delivering campaign speeches across the region.
United Press Service reports Toronto on September 5, all old car inspectors of the Canadian Pacific system on strike in sympathy with the mechanics will return to work immediately, breaking their alliance with the mechanics. Anderson Bros. & Nerland advertise 30 000 rolls of wallpaper in new designs at low prices. American made cars gain popularity in Norway but road conditions limit use.
The west bound Northern Pacific limited crashed into a freight train near Missoula on Sept 7. Two engineers and two firemen died, a tramp was also killed, several passengers were seriously injured, and others were shaken but survived.
The steamer Tanana departed to connect with the Herman for St. Michael and carried several passengers for ports along the river and Seattle. It will return once freight is secured at Fort Gibbon. Passenger list includes Peter Erickson John Anderson August Anderson F C Drones J P McGinity Mrs Matt Duffy Master Duffy Leo Deschamplin A L Nuwkirk J L Brandon Peter Lahdenproon Frank Bonate John Tadwodla M Cassidy John Graham J B Campbell James Lamkko For Hot Springs Fred Porefors.
Anderson Bros. and Nerland advertise the tanana valley’s largest stock of glass doors and windows. They offer mirrors, figured and chipped glass in all descriptions and sizes.
Chile ships over 2,000,000 tons of nitrate annually as industrial demand drives growth. Heaters section noted for further product details.
Washington Sept 1 President Roosevelt is said to be preparing a special message to Congress likely to be his final. The dispatch notes the United States military standing and urges increasing the landing army to a normal strength of 100000 men.
A large farewell dance took place Saturday at the Dome social hall in Dome Creek honoring Miss Clara Hoppstall and Miss Gleanie Offe who will spend the winter away from the town. The event was well attended and enjoyed by all.
Seattle dispatch reports Lee Johnson, charged with wife murder in Nome and admitting bigamy, leaving tonight for Nome under Deputy Marshal Warren. He travels aboard the steamship Victoria to face trial, maintaining his innocence and confidence in a jury verdict. The closing line notes an odd aside about the weight of the human heart averaging nine to eleven ounces.
Fierce fires sweep southeastern Douglas county up through Carlton St Louis and Itasca counties toward Ontario border. Wrenshall and Chisholm were ruined last night and about 1700 residents from these towns are homeless. A high wind drives flames north as relief trains depart Duluth for the disaster zone.
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