Aliens Must Pay Tax at White Pass
Tax charged to enter Alaska territory from Yukon requires payment by aliens at White Pass, creating an entry fee policy for travelers crossing the boundary.
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Newspaper
Fairbanks Daily Times
Location
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
1
Immigration Entry Rules Advertised in Racial Terms
A historical notice outlines entry costs and eligibility restricted by nationality and ethnicity, stating four dollars per person and listing allowed groups while restricting others with explicit papers requirements directed at Japanese and Chinese individuals.
Immigration Toll Tightens at White Pass Summit
Times Special Service reports in Dawson on September 24 that all foreign born travelers from Fairbanks and interior Alaska must pay 4 dollars to pass the White Pass summit from the Canadian Yukon. Japanese and Chinese from the lower river lacking through tickets must show evidence of former residence such as tax receipts or naturalization papers before buying a ticket for Skagway. The boundary immigration agent enforces stricter entry rules, allowing only Canadians Americans Mexicans and Filipinos to enter Alaska without the head tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Fairbanks
Alaska
White Pass
Yukon
Lower River
Skagway
States
Force is Wantonly Murdered in Saloon
In a saloon a man was murdered while two persons were present. The other man was arrested and claims an intruder entered, flushed, and fired the fatal shot. Police are pursuing the case as a homicide investigation with witnesses to interview.
Patrolman Murdered in Portland Saloon Shooting
Times Special Service reports Patrolman Young was killed in a Portland saloon. Proprietor W H Wood was arrested after an unknown masked gunman entered the bar and fired, then fled. Wood denies involvement and claims he knows nothing of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Young
W. H. Wood
Snow Falls in Dawson as River Remains Navigable
An inch of snow blankets Dawson on September 24 as the ground freezes and remains unreconciled to thaw. The upper river boats will keep running for the next two to three weeks despite the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Dawson, Y. T
Dawson
Court Upholds State Anti Cigarette Law
Olympia, Washington. The state supreme court today upheld as valid the anti cigarette law passed in the last legislative session. The ruling declares the measure constitutional in a test case brought before the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Wash
Supreme Court of the
Republicans Begin Fall In Line Rally
Senator La Follette declares he is not guilty of apathy as Republicans begin a disciplined push. The rally emphasizes unity and renewed energy within the party ahead of upcoming primaries.
Farmers National Convention in Madison endorses Taft
Senator La Follette spoke to the Farmers National convention in Madison urging Republicans to back their ticket. He introduced Taft, who addressed the gathering on campaign issues, turning the event into a political fervor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
LaFollette
Taft
Roosevelt fires broadside at Haskell in campaign clash
President Roosevelt assails Governor Haskell of Oklahoma in a White House reply to Hearst charges, accusing him of involvement with Standard Oil and improper actions as an attorney. Roosevelt contrasts Taft with Bryan, praising Taft and denouncing Bryan as inconsistent and idealistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Republican Advisory Committee
Roosevelt
Bryan
W. R. Hearst
Haskell
Oklahoma
Hearst
Nothme
Standard Oil Company
Astate of Oklahoma
Ottawa
Ohio
Denver
Trusts
Taft
Governor Haskell of Oklahoma
Charles N. Haskell Oklahoma’s first governor grew up as an orphan, educated at a country school, became a teacher, moved to the territory at statehood, and fought for statehood as an active promoter and lawyer aged forty eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Territory
Coussade
Earthquake Again Strikes Pacific Coast at Acapulco
A fresh quake centered off the Pacific region sent tremors to Acapulco Mexico causing residents to seek safety after the shaking was felt along the coast. Local authorities reported no immediate reports of major damage.
Huge Sea Roars Hit City Front and Shipping Feared Lost
Large waves battered the city shore as enormous rollers surged, disrupting harbor activity and raising fears that significant shipping losses may occur. Rescue and coast guard efforts were reported ongoing with crews braving treacherous conditions.
Quake Shakes Acapulco Harbor Amid Massive Sea Waves
A distinct earthquake shock struck outside Acapulco harbor early this morning. Tremendous waves rolled in from the open sea washing ashore many small craft. Seawater agitation was unprecedented locally and fears rose that vessels could fail to ride the huge breakers. The epicenter appears distant at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acapulco
Mexico
Forest Fires Devastate Humboldt County Luffenholz Wiped Out
Humboldt County suffers from widespread forest fires as hundreds of square miles burn. The small lumber town of Luffenholz is reported completely wiped out with inhabitants escaping to safety. Fire crews race to protect remaining timber resources and nearby settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Cal
Humboldt County
Luffenholz
Cholera Prevalence Alters Naval Fleet Duties
In Manila and Luzon cholera is prevalent, prompting the Navy Department to suspend certain duties for sailors on the Atlantic battleship fleet to avoid risk. The move aims to protect crew health amid the epidemic in the Pacific theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Manila
Luzon
Navy Department
Haskell Says President Is Shifting a Burden
Governor Haskell defends himself against charges raised by Hearst and Roosevelt, declaring no ties to Standard Oil and calling Hearst and Roosevelt cheap agitators. The remarks came during a cabinet session chaired by the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Gunhrie
Oklahoma
Hearst
Roosevelt
United States
Standard Oil Company
Fleet shores leave banned till disease is at bay
Citing ongoing illness, officials ban shore leave for the fleet unless conditions improve. The fleet is due to arrive October 1, with little chance the disease will be eliminated by then.
Yukon Wind Damages Trails and Telegraph Lines
Daw son and Whitehorse area battered by a severe storm that toppled thousands of trees blocking trails and roads. Nearly the entire telegraph line between Dawson and Whitehorse is down and unlikely to be repaired within the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Y. T
Whitehorse
Oklahoma injunction clash over Standard Oil case debated
The article discusses political reactions to the Oklahoma injunction bid in the Standard Oil dispute. It argues officials acted to prevent an injunction, praises equal treatment for all companies, and critiques Hearst and Roosevelt for political maneuvering and public sparing remarks. It frames the controversy around justice, party politics, and presidential conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Hearst
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Company
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee Debates Haskell Removal
In New York on September 24 the Democratic national committee members in the city met at headquarters to discuss Governor Haskell and the treasurer of the committee regarding the ongoing situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democratic National Committees
Haskell
Campaign intrigue sways Haskell fate within party
After a conference it emerged some members urged ousting Governor Haskell from campaign management. They argued the charges against him might not hold and removing the treasurer could deprive the Republican party of a target, similar to the Foraker case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Senator Foraker
Republican Party
Oklahoma Reactions to Hearst Charges Shape Governor Race
Guthrie Oklahoma voters expect Governor Haskell to secure Bryan’s nomination support with a large plurality, estimated from 40,000 to 100,000. Haskell cites history of federal appointees from Danville Indiana to bolster his political stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Hearst
Haskell
Oklahoma
Bryan
Union
Danville
Cannon
Bryan Drops Haskell Discussion on Campaign Train
Democratic candidate Bryan stopped at twelve stations en route to Columbus Ohio delivering brief platform addresses. He did not reference the charges against Governor Haskell during the stops, much to the crowd's disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Bryan
Haskelly
Steamer Tanana Sets Sail From Fort Gibbon Morning
The steamer Tanana will leave this morning at nine to connect with the steamer Herman at Fort Gibbon for St. Michael. A list of booked passengers includes Edw. Stone Kellum Leon Frank Skog Mrs. J. D. McKenzie Dollie Lirth Mrs. Ben Sherman Nellie D. Grant Mrs. M. G. Woodward Mrs. Julia Oakes Mrs. F. E. Skinner Miss G. Palmer Mrs. St. Marie R. Max Rigler John Conway John G. Woodward Alva Garman C. E. Mahoney E. S. Evans H. F. Ragel Charles Litch Frank Miller J. Graham Martin Pierson John McGinn R. Claridge L. P. Lewis J. F. McEntee D. Duncan John Bennett Olaf Johnson O Bilodeau H. Keyls burg Anthone Linsing Emil Lanoir F. M. Williams B Nichols Clift J. Stewart R. E. McArthur Mrs. R. & McArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanana
Herman
Fort Gibbon
St. Michael
Edw. Stone
Kellum Leon
Frank Skog
J. D. McKenzie
Dollie Lirth
Ben Sherman
Nellie D. Grant
M. G. Woodward
Julia Oakes
F. E. Skinner
G. Palmer
St. Marie
R. Max Rigler
John Conway
John
G. Woodward
Alva Garman
C. E. Mahoney
E. S. Evans
H. F. Ragel
Charles Litch
Frank Miller
J. Graham
Martin Pierson
John McGinn
R. Claridge
L. P. Lewis
J. F. McEntee
D. Duncan
John Bennett
Olaf Johnson
O. Bilodeau
H. Keylsburg
Anthone Linsing
Emil Lanoir
F. M. Williams
B. €. Nichols
Clift
J. Stewart
R. E. McArthur
Mrs
R. &. McArthur
New York Stocks Rise on Broad Buying Across Nation
Transactions on the Stock Exchange showed extensive buying from across the country to exploit low prices, fueling a steady advance in values throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stock Exchange
Vaiues
Philippine Island Hill Devastation Across Group Unites Town of Masbate
A typhoon swept the Philippine island group, concentrating its force on Masbate town. Winds battered shorelines and disrupted traffic as residents prepared for possible evacuations and relief efforts began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Mas
Masbate Town Blown Away by Typhoon Kills Natives
A Philippine typhoon concentrated on Masbate island obliterated the town and scattered ruins to the lee ward. Many residents are reported killed, all of them natives, as relief efforts assess the devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bate
Gompers Testifies of Detectors Tracking AFL Officers
The Washington DC supreme court continued the contempt case against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison for allegedly violating an injunction against the American Federation of Labor. Gompers said James Van Cleve president of Bucks Store and Range kept detectives on him and one tried to bribe him to sell labor in retail believed among AFL executive council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Bucks Store and Range
Gompers
James van Cleve
Bucks Store & Range Company
Reta
Anglican Federation of Labor
Blind for Many Years He Is Credited as Great Speaker
A historical note honors a renowned public speaker praised for long blindness and extraordinary influence over audiences. The record credits him as one of the era’s most effective orators and notes his enduring control of listeners.
Gore Delivers Standout Speech at Seattle Democratic Rally
In Seattle on September 24 Senator Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma, blind since age 11, headlines a great Democratic rally. Gore is praised for faultless diction, vigorous rhetoric, and compelling stage presence, outshining other speakers and drawing strong audience engagement. The campaign notes his Denver convention moment when he sparked excitement with spontaneous, lengthy oration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Campaiy Committee
Auxiliary cruiser Yankee hits Conanicut Island in fog
In heavy fog at the Narragansett Bay entrance the auxiliary cruiser Yankee struck rocks on Conanicut island and sprang a leak. She reached the naval station for repairs, with the incident described as a pairing outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Yankee
Narragansett Bay
Conanicut Island
Naval Station
Promised Rain Brings Heavy Fall in Northern Minnesota
Afton area residents report sustained rainfall as northern Minnesota experiences voluminous showers. Local reports note weather forecasts for continued rain with potential waterways rising and early morning gray skies across multiple counties.
Forest fires checked by heavy rains in Minnesota
A storm swept northern Minnesota with heavy rains that slowed fires already burning in a thousand localities. Weather officials predicted continued rain long enough to extinguish the flames and spare several large towns from destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minn
Government people leave for North Seattle voyage
On September 24 the steamship Pennsylvania sailed from Seattle carrying Marshal George G. Perry and John A. Goodwin. Perry will travel to Valdez to resign his office to Henry K. Love as successor. Goodwin heads to Seward to oversee the Alaska Central Railway as its newly appointed receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Pennsylvania
Marshal George G. Perry
John A. Goodwin
Marshal Perry
Valdez
Henry K. Love
Mr. Goodwin
Seward
Alaska Central Railway Company
New York Tightens Hold On Series
In a National League game in New York today the home team defeated Chicago by 5 to 4 to take a 5 game lead in the series. The close contest featured strong pitching from New York and crucial hits that broke the deadlock late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Territory OF
Times Special
Wisconsin
Times Special Service
Governor Haskell
Pacific
Ping
California
Jack
Michael
Philippine Island Hill
Masbate
Phil
Ippines Group
the Stove
and Range Company
Senator Gore
Thomas P. Gore
Paign
Newport Harbor
OF the Law
Minnesota
North
Goodwin
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