Homecoming Officials Meet Crowd As Public Gathers
Officials greet homecoming crowds amid cheering attendees. Public figures mingle with residents in ceremony highlighting community spirit and local tradition during the event.
24 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
1
Officials greet homecoming crowds amid cheering attendees. Public figures mingle with residents in ceremony highlighting community spirit and local tradition during the event.
President returns to Washington from Oyster Bay amid cabinet and military escorts. He expresses enthusiasm for the campaign, noting recent developments have stirred opposition, and plans to reply to Bryan's demand for substantiation of charges against Governor Haskell.
A gang of thieves held up a store in Auburn, Placer County, as authorities investigate the assault and theft in the rural camplike area. The incident disrupted a local outlet and prompted ongoing manhunt efforts.
Two masked men robbed the store of George Hepburn in Auburn California late last night. They held up the postmaster and took all money and stamps from the safe and till, totaling about 325 dollars. A posse pursues the burglars toward the east.
Fort Wrangell reports the lighthouse tender America is back in service along the Alaska coast after repairs. The vessel resumed duties guiding ships and aiding navigation off the coast.
The Fort Gibbon bulletin lists movements and times for steamers Isom Hamilton Barr Weare Schwatka Susie Rampart Monarch Tolovana Tanana Ne nana Reliance Florence S White Seal Delta Tana and Jeff Davis with port calls at Kokrines Nunvak Koyukuk Chena Rampart and Fairbanks. Sailings include up and down runs with times noted for 22nd and 2nd days.
The Star of Bengal goes ashore at Corona Island as life counts are reported on the wreck near reef threats. Rescuers scramble to reach survivors amid dangerous seas and shifting tides.
The schooner Star of Bengal wrecked near Coronation Island at the junction of Sumner and Chatham straits. One hundred ten passengers and crew were drowned, including many Chinamen from Alaska salmon canneries. Twenty seven were saved by the Burnside tug despite heavy seas. The ship and cargo were a total loss.
Nat Goodwin files for divorce from Maxine after long separation. Court records indicate they have lived apart for an extended period.
The health department announces 1 580 people are ill with cholera and currently hospitalized across facilities. Officials stress continued monitoring and containment efforts as cases rise nationally.
Police execute raid at The Aristocratic California Club in Los Angeles startling members and triggering investigations into club activities. Officials declined further comment while noting ongoing inquiries.
In St Petersburg cholera deaths surge with 176 reported in a day. Hospitals hold 1,580 patients as health officers push freight car removals 25 miles from the city to cope with the epidemic. City officials warn the outbreak remains unchecked.
A brief note indicates future mail service has already been diverted. No further details on the diversion plan or responsible authorities are provided in the fragment.
A Democratic chairman directs a focused assault on President Roosevelt, aiming to undermine his policies and sway public opinion amid mounting criticism. The wording emphasizes a strategic political campaign to challenge the administration.
The report notes that over a million Americans belong to the organization. It highlights broad adoption across communities and signals ongoing growth in membership during the period.
Denver C o to Sept 23 The third day of the Sovereign Grand Lodge session reports total membership at 1 356 000 not counting foreign branches. Yesterday's vote decides the next annual gathering will be in Seattle during the A P Exposition.
A gun explosion in a French naval unit results in the death of thirteen enlisted men on duty. Rescue and investigation efforts follow as authorities confirm the casualties and begin inquiries into the incident.
From Seattle 10 Fairbanks Eagle City to receive a weekly mail service from Dawson. All points below Eagle must be satisfied for a fortnight. The notice outlines ongoing regional communications and a temporary cadence for delivery.
Reno Nevada Sept 23 Nat Goodwin famed comedian sues for divorce from wife Maxine Elliott stage star. Goodwin has left the stage two years ago for brokerage work in Reno while Elliott continues on stage with success. The complaint is sealed though the filing was long anticipated.
Chairman Mack accuses President Roosevelt of overreach in overriding Hitchcock and Taft harming the Republican campaign. In Toulon France thirteen French navy crewmen died when a gun exploded on the armored cruiser La Touche Treville during harbor gun drill, with several others injured.
A Dawson woman was found injured by a bullet in an incident linked to L G Ben Bennett and his wife, the spouse of a local captain. Authorities reported a firearm involved, with the wounded party treated on site and the investigation continuing.
A season ending move sees Dawson’s boat depart with letters aboard marking the closure. Local officials note the shift impacts plans and fans await further updates on next ventures.
Ms Bennett, wife of Captain Lionel Gordon Bennett, was found with a bullet wound to the breast at her Dawson home and was taken to Hospital. Neighbors say the shooting was accidental while she examined a revolver belonging to her husband. Dr Catto reports a good chance of recovery. Captain Bennett is a longtime gold commissioner and former Yukon Field force captain.
Investors flood the market as prices dip on opening trading. Many seek bargains and rush to buy, betting on a rebound as brokers report active orders and strong interest from buyers.
Authorities report the Seattle to Fairbanks mail has shifted to a Valdez direct route to Fairbanks. Local Dawon mails to the interior will depart weekly to Eagle, and points below Eagle will receive mail twice a month from Dawson.
The signal corps and the commission overseeing the Washington Monument disagree on using the monument as a wireless station. A decision is expected soon and will rest with President Roosevelt to determine propriety.
Nothing new in serious cases reported. Dave Hall, who narrowly escaped with his life, is no worse and seems in a fair way to recover.
John Barker and his bride arrived in Seattle from Lincoln Nebraska on their honeymoon. They crossed the distance by riding the brakebeams of railway cars describing the perilous journey as enjoyable despite danger.
The weather bureau reported general rains within 24 hours for fire affected districts in Wisconsin and upper Michigan and expect the same rains to reach the Adirondack region of New York within 12 hours. The rains are forecast to be heavy enough to quench the fires.
John Spencer was sentenced in Leicester on a year of hard labor for robbery. He confessed to multiple burglaries, including the home of Mrs. David Beatty, daughter of the late Marshal Field. Spencer had an excellent reputation and led a Sunday school class.
Washington dispatch reports forestry stations in the Adirondack mountains northeastern New York warn fires are destroying timber valued at one million dollars each day.
Mrs. Charles Beam underwent a serious operation at St. Joseph's Hospital yesterday morning. She rallied nicely from the procedure and its outcome is reported as successful.
Rochester reports the Federation of Workingmen of New York passed a resolution at its annual convention urging laborers to vote for William Jennings Bryan in the upcoming national campaign. The body backed President Samuel Gompers of the AFL in his appeal to workers.
In New York today the stock market opened with a rush to buy driven by low prior close prices. The rush eased as quotations moved up, prices fluctuated, and by the close all securities showed gains with a confident mood on the exchange floor.
Miller Thostesen, a Dome Creek operator, married Edith Johnson, longtime Dome central telephone office worker. The couple exchanged vows at the Shaw house with Rev. John Parsons officiating and Miss M Halley of Cleary Creek as bridesmaid. A large crowd from Dome Creek attended the reception at the hotel parlors.
The Campbell sails from Dawson this afternoon carrying 75 sacks of malt for Fairbanks. She also transports thirty tons of perishables, two hundred tons of merchandise, 49 calves, and a list of passengers including Mrs J A Robertson, J J Milligan and wife, O Hanghet, P Amdal, Mrs H Rathbun, Miss A Desutter, W E Lawrence, Mrs J Eniund, H E Lebell, Amvari Pettison, Louis Couston, J E Lelay, George Wallace, Charlie Freeman, P Anderson, Miss Agnes Leonard, George Walker, Andrew Gordon, William Stockwell, John O'Brien, George Harvey and wife, C F Powett, Arthur Ligue, Carl Peters, Ed Guidi, F Botesogeuna, James Jennings, Nichii Phillips, Jules Alegaret, for Gibbon Mrs Kennedy, Dave Lowrey and wife, and further passengers. for Hot Springs W E Law.
A Taft rally featured entertainment by humorist APE delivering a distinctive performance. The act drew attendees and added lively commentary to the event.
A political candidate cautions allies against the Democratic leader's rhetoric as a large crowd of neighbors watches and listens at a public gathering. The event underscores local engagement and party strategy ahead of upcoming votes.
A large crowd of farmers gathered at George Ade s country home in Brook to hear Taft speak Ade introduced the candidate with humor and urged residents to support the fall dinner pail Taft warned against radicalism and contrasted it with the opponent s erratic stance Ade distributed a humorous tench served in dinner pails to echo the campaign war cry
The mail leaves Fai banks this morning on the Reliance to deliver passengers and mail to Schwatka. The Campbell carried Dewson yesterday and should arrive in about a week. Incoming steamers report missed connections and mail not delivered.
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