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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
1
Wrights Flight Breaks World Distance Record at Le Mans
Wilbur Wright set a new world distance record near Le Mans traveling 66.6 kilometers 41.238 miles before descent due to nightfall with gas tank still full observers from across Europe flocking to watch. The Wright machine leads the competition and is favored for the Michelin prize ahead of other aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Europe
Naval Doctor Reports Cure Tuberculosis
A naval doctor reports a cure for tuberculosis and notes progress toward recovery. He states the patient shows improvement and the treatment appears effective under naval medical supervision.
Mercury in medicine cautions urged by Dr Hibbitt
Dr Hibbitt says mercury remains the base of medicine yet warns that great caution and intelligence must guide its use to save patients. He notes past dangers and calls for prudent, informed application in treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hibbitt
Naval tuberculosis treatment claim reported from Colorado hospital
Surgeon General Rixey receives report from Medical Inspector Hibbitt at the naval hospital in Colorado. Hibbitt nearly convinces a specific tuberculosis cure exists. Mercury forms the basis of the medicine but must be used intelligently to avoid harm. some patients reportedly saved from death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Rixey
Bureau of Medicine
Naval Department
Hibbitt
Naval Hospital
Colorado
Unwanted Wireless Throughout Yukon
A heavy rain and wind storm between Dawson and Whitehorse has knocked telegraph lines out for four days. Widespread damage leaves miles of wires down and telegraphing impossible for now. Restoring full service may take until next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Here
Whitehorse
Mob in Texas Ties Victim to Tree
A mob in Texas attacked a Black man and bound him to a tree, according to brief police records. The incident description notes the suspect group overwhelmed the victim, with no immediate details on charges or motive released.
Lynching of George Clark Sparks Sheriffing Town Turmoil
News from Shero Texas reports a mob hanged George Clark a Black man after he shot Constable Taylor during an attempted arrest. Clark survived the lynching was cut down and jailed as a second mob gathered at the jail gates threatening violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shero
George Clark
Taylor
Clark
Canadian Ship Suspected as Seal Poacher
The Treasury Department received word from the revenue cutter Bear in Alaskan waters that the Canadian schooner Thomas Bayard was found with fur bearing seal likely caught in American waters. Authorities consider the vessel a suspected professional poaching ship and will investigate under international regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Thomas Bayard
Northport Devastated by Forest Fire Sweeps Wisconsin Town
Oshkosh dispatch reports Northport, 40 miles north on the Soo line, burnt to ashes. Refugees arrive in Oshkosh while volunteers defend Ni agara Big Falls Parthborn and Junction as railways guard bridges and insurance firms help fund firefighting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh, Wis
Northport
Niagara
Big Falls
Parthborn
Junction
Wisconsin Central Railway
Trath
Lond
Forest Fires Raging Across Upper Michigan and Wisconsin
Calumet Michigan reports widespread fires in the upper peninsula with areas near Keweenaw ablaze. Towns are in danger as timber cuts reduce firebreaks and residents brace for potential worst cases south of Houghton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northport
Wisconsin
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Calumet
Mich
Keweenaw Peninsula
Houghton
Democrats Resent Roosevelt Charges in Haskell Row
In Detroit Bryan rebukes Roosevelt for joining charges against Governor Haskell and denies a Democratic treasury loss rumor. In Oyster Bay Roosevelt appeals to Republicans to unite behind Taft, noting past Taft-Foraker discord and criticizing Hearst aligned factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Taft
Central Republican Committee
State of Ohio
Foraker
Senate
Central Committee
Hearst
Senator Foraker
Haskell
Round-Trip Steamer Service Plans Three More Trips
Dawson reports upper river conditions are favorable and the big boats plan three additional round trips before being laid up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Germans Report Four Health Bureau Cases in Berlin
Berlin health authorities logged four cases today amid suspicion of alien sickness. The reports originate from the city. details remain limited as officials investigate possible exposure or transmission concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Democratic campaign chief releases Roosevelt message
Norman E. Mack, chairman of the Democratic campaign committee, has issued a lengthy public message to Roosevelt, signaling renewed push and strategy in the campaign. The document outlines priorities and calls for unity among party members ahead of upcoming events and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Republican Party
Mack
Publican Party
Democratic Party
Democratic Treasury
New Yor
Norman E. Mack
Democratic Campaign Committee
Roosevelt
Quarantine Measures Tighten Across Border as Cholera Fears Rise
Four patients recently arrived from Moscow raise suspicion of cholera. A strict quarantine has been kept at border and seaports since the first Russian cases appeared over a month ago. If the disease spreads into the empire, authorities will take vigorous measures to wipe it out at the outset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
St. Paul III Arrives With Salmon Cargo After Losses At Sea
The schooner St. Paul arrived in Seattle from Chignik with a salmon cargo. A storm during the voyage swept two men overboard and they were lost. Chignik bay lies on the south side of the Alaska peninsula between Unga and Kodiak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
St. Paul
Chignnik
Chignik Bay
Alaska Peninsula
Unga
Kodiak
Matrimonial Bureau Star Attractor Detained
Mrs Margaret Walder ran a matrimonial bureau in Seattle claiming a large client base while she acted as the sole client for male applicants. Subscrib ers complained to police, leading to her detention and pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Margaret Walder
Campbell Starting Out From Dawson With Mail and Goods
Dawson September 22 The steamer Campbell slated to be the final Tanana boat leaving Dawson will sail tomorrow afternoon. It was advertised for today but delayed by one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Campbell
Dowie Patriarch John Murray Dowie Dies in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Sept 22 John Murray Dowie father of John Alexander Dowie Zion church leader died at his home in this city at eighty three years of age His son had repudiated him and had no relationship with him at the time of his death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
John Murray Dowie
John Alexander Dowie
Zion Church
Voyage Notes Mention Campbell Overdue and Passengers Depart
Two days overdue Kirk voyage noted as Campbell departs with limited passengers but a heavy mail load. Frank Berry and Mr. Covert of the American government geological party are among the through passengers from Fairbanks and other downriver points departing on the Selkirk tonight for Whitehorse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk
Campbell
Frank Berry
Covert
American Government Geological Party
Fairbanks
Selkirk
Whitehorse
President Roosevelt Returns to White House for Winter
President Roosevelt and his family packed the summer White House retreat and headed back to the White House to spend the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
White House
Albany Doctor Shot in Accidental Rifle Discharge
Times Special Service reports in Albany Oregon that Dr John Irvine a prominent local figure was shot and killed today by a rifle discharged accidentally while his son handled the weapon. No foul play is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Oregon
John Irvine
Lightships head to the Pacific via Cape Horn route
Six new lightships have been completed and are en route toward the Pacific via Cape Horn, signaling a major update in maritime navigation aid deployment.
Market Opens With Rapid Decline Echoing Restless Stocks
The market opened yesterday with a rapid sensational drop amid uneasy trading. Traders watched echoing restlessness sweep through stocks as values slid across major indices.
Modern Navigation Aids to Be Placed Along Pacific Coast
Sixteen lightships left New York for the Pacific coast by way of Cape Horn. They will be anchored at locations with narrow bases or shifting sandbanks where lighthouse towers cannot be erected. The ships will provide safer illumination in areas lacking space for towers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Cape Horn
Solace Rescues Shipwrecked Crew Amid Samoa Transport Ordered
A rescue ship named Solace is dispatched to aid a shipwreck victim with a transport ordered from Samoa to Christmas Island. The plan aims to deliver assistance and secure safe passage for those affected.
Transport Solace Sent To Rescue Acon Survivors
The American transport Solace is ordered to sail from Samoa to Christmas Island to pick up 59 passengers stranded after the wreck of the Acon. The distance is about 1500 miles and the voyage should take up to five days, then Solace will return to the Samoan area with the survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Solace
Samoa
Christmas Island
Acon
Cholera Fears Rise in Hankow and Shanghai China
Washington Sept 22 Consul General Martin reports Hankow cholera becoming prevalent with a daily toll of many victims. The disease is spreading to Shanghai and other parts of China raising fears abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hankow
China
Washington
Martin
Shanghai
Robert Lawther Arrives Safely in Dawson
Dawson reports Robert Lawther president of the Klondike Mines Railway company has arrived safely in Dawson while running from here to the creeks. He came through with no incident and is expected to proceed with plans he announced earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lawther
Dawson
Klondike Mines Railway
Klondike Mines Railway Company
Bes
Mystery Market Blues Shake Wall Street
New York September 22 reports show a sharp market drop with rumors and political agitation blamed for the unsettled trading. Banks and trust companies show resilience while Republican leadership concerns and possible government actions against large corporations add to the nervous climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventor
Republican Party
Time With Little Change for Better
An effort to stop liquor sales over Sunday checked disease spread and may lead to prohibitory regulations. The report notes 380 cases in 24 hours and discusses public health measures to curb alcohol sales amid ongoing concerns.
Cholera Ravages St Petersburg Press Reports
In St Petersburg on Sept 22 cholera continued with little improvement. From Sunday noon to Monday noon there were 380 cases and 155 deaths. Authorities tried to halt liquor sales from Saturday night to Monday morning. the abstinence from liquor appeared to slow disease spread, though not completely stopping it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Colored Baptists urged to support exclusive colored dolls factory
In Lexington on September 22 the Colored National Baptist association urged its members and others of their race to patronize a factory producing exclusively colored dolls to resist color prejudice in southern and middle states. The resolution frames consumer support as a strategic step for uplifting the colored community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Middle States
Colored National Baptisl Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilbur Wright
Aeroplane
Times Special
Lemans
France
Terday Wilbur Wright
Tance
Mercury
Times Special Service
Yukon
Texas
Him
EL Paso
Revenue Cutter Bear
Treasury
Schooner
Soo
Detroit, Mich
President Roosevelt
Cratic
The
Mack Dentes
ST. Paul III
Times
Pacific
New York
Christ
Mas Island
Ix Ap
Isease
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