19 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
1
Captain Healy, famed and best known among pioneers, passed away on Tuesday. The obituary notes his enduring influence and leadership, highlighting his roles in early frontier development and community building.
Captain John J. Healy founder of the North American Transportation and Trading Company and a Alaska pioneer died in Los Angeles at 72 from heart failure. Healy arrived in Alaska in 1887, established a Dyea trading post, built the Yukon river boat, led N A T T Co until 1901, later attempted Kuskokwim exploitation and planned a Bering Strait route.
Seattle dispatch reports the Arctic Brotherhood executive committee choosing final plans for the Alaska exhibit building at next year’s fair. The log cabin style structure will be two stories tall and measure 75 by 40 feet.
In Chicago on September 18, the probate of the estate of John Wol revealed a man once hidden among heirs. The report notes the legal process clarifying rightful shares and identifying beneficiaries in the settlement.
Lensteen, declared legally dead after eight years missing, turns up alive in California. Once a wealthy merchant in the city, he vanished without a trace and was presumed gone. Now in feeble old age, he has accumulated another fortune while living in the West.
A sharp decline in stocks sparked a panic on the stock exchange as traders reacted to erratic market movements and uncertain economic signals. Officials warned investors to remain calm while monitoring trading activity.
It is believed able financiers will meet by tomorrow to restore confidence after a sharp midday decline on the Stock Exchange. Explanations cite political anxiety in the west, heavy speculation, currency returned to county banks, and rumors of reduced railway dividends.
A report notes multiple thoroughbreds have departed for Buenos Aires, with ten horses listed as traveling to the destination. The shipment reflects a scheduled overseas race or sale program under examination.
Owners fear the sport’s decline as they plan to dispose of top thoroughbreds, including Magnificent animals, in a large-scale sale in New York. The move aims to salvage assets amid a troubled racing scene.
After Governor Hughes is renominated, 88 thoroughbred horses valued at $500,000 belonging to J. B. Haggin and James R. Keene are shipped from New York to Buenos Aires. Owners fear racing’s decline in New York amid anti betting laws and Kings County grand jury actions.
Washington D C Sept 18 late this afternoon during a Fort Meyer test the Wright flying machine at 85 feet failed when a propeller snapped. Lieutenant Selfridge died later from head injuries and Orville Wright was badly injured but expected to recover. Officials blamed defective propeller material for the disaster.
Rumors confirm Major John P. Clam has handed in his resignation as postmaster. Washington authorities are poised to act, while supporters push Si Pepper as his successor.
Charles Van Fleet once a Colorado judge and congressional candidate died by suicide in Los Angeles. He reportedly left no money or friends. He ingested cyanide of potassium, ending his life amid claims of being penniless and friendless.
The steamship Colon arrived at Colón Panama from the West Indies after being caught in a hurricane near Jamaica and the Bahamas. The vessel suffered heavy seas and three crew members were swept overboard and lost during the voyage.
On the British Columbia coast and over several years, ships have shown satisfactory service from a practical view. Rising insurance costs worry shipping men who will push to secure improved protection along the Alaska coast.
Steamer Alon sends a January bound report from Fanning Isle en route to Australia detailing voyage progress and status of cargo. Crew updates indicate smooth navigation, ready to resume passage toward the southern seas with anticipated arrival milestones.
Vancouver reports the steamship Aeon reached Christmas Island safely after leaving San Francisco in January bound for Australia. Captain Downing rowed a small boat 100 miles to Fanning Island to report his position, with no detailed account of the mishap aboard.
Seattle report notes ship ping firms serving Alaska expect a near complete system of automatic acetylene buoys to be installed in the inside passage and Prince William Sound. The buoys would mark safe channels and aid navigation once set.
Two burglars broke into the Mark Twain summer residence in Redding Connecticut last night and were captured at the railway station after a sharp fight during which Deputy Sheriff Banks was shot in the leg. The suspects were believed headed for Danbury.
Oyster Bay dispatch reports President Roosevelt did not offer to take the stamp for Taft this fall. Rudolph Forster, the president's secretary, said no such offer was made and repeated that the president will not give campaign speeches.
K. Yashida, convicted in 1905 of murdering a Japanese foreman in Alaska and given a life sentence, was pardoned today by the president in Washington D C.
Chicago dispatch reports that in the last ten days orders have been placed for steel cars by the menametane, signaling a surge in demand and production commitments. The report notes substantial backing from rail interests and notes shipment plans extending into the autumn period.
Harriman lines represent a major portion of pending steel car orders with other railroads nationwide awaiting the remainder. Totals exceed $12,000,000, and the Atlantic Coast Line plans to place about 500 cars costing around $500,000 in the coming days.
The fleet begins a tour of the Philippines with ten ships visiting Albany for six days. Crews coal and prepare for the voyage, with officials coordinating the itinerary.
Admiral Sperry announced from Naples that the Maine and Alabama, leading ships of the Special Service squadron, arrived in the port while the fleet prepared for voyage to the Philippines. After a six day stay in Albany and Perth, the fleet pressed on to the Philippine islands expected by October first.
Experiments are set to take place in the Middle West with an airship test program at Fort Omaha Nebraska detailing ongoing aviation research and demonstration plans for regional capabilities and progress.
A large steel shed at Big Balleen has cost about $100 000 to construct. It provides housing accommodation for three ships, reflecting a major maritime infrastructure project of the era.
Fort Omaha Nebraska will host the U S Army aero department with dirigible and heavier than air flight tests. A large steel balloon shed for Captain Baldwin’s dirigible and two other balloons was finished July 20 at a cost of 100 000 dollars. Col W A Glassford will command the station after returning from Europe in July where he studied improvements.
Hearst, campaigning for Independence candidate Hisgen in Columbus, cites letters alleging Senator Foraker received 15600 from Jenna Archibeld of Acme and Standard Oil ties. The records search in the state supreme court reportedly found no evidence of Foraker appearing to oppose laws against Standard Oil.
In Cincinnati Ohio Hearst’s Columbus statement is challenged by Senator Foraker who admits prior employment as attorney for the Standard Oil Company of Ohio but says his work did not involve lobbying on federal legislation. He notes his affiliation ended near the end of his first Senate term in 1903.
J. H. Bacon recently confined to St. Joseph's hospital underwent an operation removing some glands from his right arm and hopes to regain full use. In Dome Creek, Dome Creek patient Dome Creek does not rally from a month old injury, while Dave Hall, hurt similarly, shows general improvement and likely full recovery.
Mrs Carter demonstrates ability to prevent trespass on their property during her husband’s visit to the Hot Springs. Yesterday an attempt was made to place a small house on a portion of their residence lot but the trespasser was stopped.
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