Barnes to Pay Costs in Famous Libel Suit
In Syracuse a jury verdict found all charges against Barnes in the libel suit arising from a Roosevelt statement endorsing Harvey Hinman for New York governor. The decision holds Roosevelt’s remarks criticizing Murphy and Dix misrepresented, while praising unity for a nonpartisan state movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Syracuse
Barnes Rochel
Forse U're
Roosevelt
Harvey Hinman
New York
Carl Ae
Gazete
United Movement
Citiaons
Murphy
Dix
Glynn
Willis Barnes
Bat Sane Worid
Pol Sheton
German School System Blamed for Rising Child Deaths
The Springfield Republican discusses ALD Maclaren’s critique of Prussia in Contemporary Review, linking intense schooling to individual suppression and rising child deaths by own actions. It cites 1221 Prussian cases in 1883–1905, attributed to heredity, fear of punishment, examinations, and harsh methods, while noting parental pressure and early military exemptions as drivers of the high stakes in academic success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ald. Maelaren
Contemporary Review
Prussia
Australia
Kulenberg
Paulsen
Gurlit
Earl
Mr. Maclaren
Springfield
Richmond in Fairbanks visit stirs quiet city evening
Volney Richmond, Alaska superintendent of the Northern Commercial Company, arrived in Fairbanks on April 30. He was uncommunicative to newspaper men, drawing limited comment as locals noted the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Volney Richmond
Alaska
Northern Commercial Company
City
Mrs Rae B Carter Granted Absolute Divorce in Alaska
Mrs Rae B Carter was granted an absolute divorce from Fred Carter on March 27 for cruel and inhuman treatment and adultery. The case involved ownership of valuable mining interests at Ruby and Flat Creek in the Iditarod district leased to the Guggenheims. Carter left to guard prisoners on the last stage. Mrs Carter plans to move to the lower country to manage her interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Rae B. Carter
Fred Carter
Nolet Fatally Shoots Himself at Otter Creek
In a Monday morning inquest on the Otter Creek case, Nolet a young French Canadian worker for Riley & McMillen was found dead with a pistol wound to the left breast. The jury ruled the death self-inflicted, with testimonies noting his good health and a recent purchase of an automatic pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolet
Riley & McMillen
Otter Creek
Guy G. Geraghty
Otter Precinct
Fourth District
Abiska
Aml
Sjohn J. Blatt
WM. Foley
ED Prouln
J.C. Moody
Clarence White
Peter Thibault
St. Elzeard
Quebec
Wis
Thibault
Arthur Turgeon
Pete Thibault
George Smith Sentenced to Twelve Years in Federal Penitentiary
The Fairbanks News Miner reports George Smith, tied to a Chatamakis row robbery with Betty Smith, was sentenced by Judge Bunnell to twelve years in the federal penitentiary on McNeil Island. Clark got five years for lesser involvement. Betty Sims escaped. Smith protested innocence, while the judge said he led the scheme and found no mitigating features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
George Smith
McNeil
Isla
Betty Sims
Smith
Cean
Smiling Pete Jensen Weds Mrs M E Aubert in Ruby
In a Long River region wedding tale, Pete Jensen from Fairbanks returns with Mrs M E Aubert and Mrs E C Willis as passengers to Sherea Roadhouse where the ceremony is performed by Jude DeVane. Guests, reception, and celebratory noises mark the scene as the couple depart toward Long. The bride and groom, long-time residents of Iditarod, have local business and mining ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Record-Citizen
Third Avenue
Tom DeVane
Coke Hill
Long Creek Road
Fred Swanson
Long
Ruby
M. Aubert
E. C. Willis
Pete Jensen
Fairbanks
Sherea Roadhouse
DeVane
Robert
Jude DeVane
Willis Getiing
Shearex
Mirs. Livingston
Charles Drew
Basil Clemons
Pat Keys
Frank Gayne
Joe Ferris
Jacob Meyerhoffer
Alex Felton
Mrs. Warren
Felix Seppi
Clemons
Greenstone Bays
Iditarod
Moose Hall
Long City
M. E. Aubert
Peter Jensen
Record Clean Up Reported in the Ruby District
Record Citizen notes a major clean up by Dita Seleh and Walker on the Mascot association site in Alaska. Gold value rumored near 100000 dollars, with judges predicting it could exceed that amount. crude processing with tubs and pans. Frank Gayne cites a gold piece matching an aeroplane outline. two thirds of last fall’s dump already run through boxes. water shortages halt sluicing while boxes are moved and a summer ditch is prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dita
Seleh & Walker
Mascot Association
Alaska
Frank Gayne
Son of Bishop P. T. Rowe Dies from Injuries
Seattle April 12 IF Rowe son of Bishop P. T. Rowe of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Alaska died today from injuries suffered months ago when a lamp exploded. He went to Seattle for treatment after the accident and was expected to recover until a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
IF. Rowe
P. T. Rowe
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Alaska
Banking Price Table Reads Across World Markets
A terse line shows several currency units with values in mixed scopes: 250 at 4.25, 250 at 1.59, 330 at 2.09, 250 at 1.50, plus two prices 3.00 and 1.50. The fragment reads like a pricing chart or quotation list from a financial page. It lacks broader context but preserves named figures and their pairings.
Fatal Find on the Koyukuk Trail
A man believed to be Tom Jurack from Fairbanks was found dead March 18 four miles below Bettles while traveling toward a wood-cutter cache. He showed signs of struggle, drank at the cache, and froze in 25 degrees below zero weather. A separate report describes a skeletal body found on the Noyukuk river near Big Bend, possibly an older man, with efforts to identify him after snow melts. Meanwhile Nelson and Smith on Hammond claim $1,633 in pay from recent work, with other prospectors earning around $1,000 daily. speculation grows about a deep hole near the river and potential discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan
Tom Jurack
Fairbanks
Bettles
Lower River
Noyukuk River
Big Bend
Hugh Marlin
Aly
Hammond Nolan
Nelson & Smith
Hammond
Hermit of the Koyukuk Left a Tidy Fortune
The Fairbanks Times reports Frederick Block known as Fritz Block found frozen to death on the portage between Indian Creek and the Koyukuk mail trail March 13. His body carried $400 in gold dust and currency, a bank book showing a $17,929.22 balance, and papers indicating deposits in San Francisco and Paraguay. He traveled from Indian Creek February 19, poorly clothed in extreme cold, cached his sled and outfit, then perished near his cabin. He had no known relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanans
Black
Koyukuk Trail
Fairbanks Times
the Times
Block
Frederick Block
Fritz’ Block
Indian Creek
Koyakuk
Ger
Betschl
Germany
America
San Francisco
German Savings & Loan Society
Francisco
Paraguay
South America
California Safe Deposit Company
Tanana
Wireless Station Planned for Holy Cross This Summer
A telegram from the secretary of war received in Fairbanks on the second announces a wireless station will be established at Holy Cross during the coming summer. Location notices will be at the Pioneer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Fairbanks
Holy Cross
Suits Begun to Reimburse Depositors in Fairbanks Case
In Fairbanks district court Judge Bunnell allowed Receiver F G Noyes to sue Washington Muska Bank stockholders to recover 250000 paid by Fairbanks Banking Co for stock, aiding a 1909 sale. Action seeks 1500000 in superadded liability, with quarterly reports and steps to file in King County Washington. An associated Seattle firm will assist attorney Fernand de Journel as cases proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Bunnell
F. G. Noyes
Suiteesiist
W. H. Paces
Steeviver Noyes
Fernand de Journel
Sa Francisco
Alewly
Washington
Alaska Bank of Washington
Fairbanks Banking Company
Washington Alaska Bank of Nevada
Washington-Alaska Bank of Wahington
de Journel
King County
State of Washington
Seattle
Murder at Fairbanks Mystery Stuns City Officials
The body of Mrs. William C. Harp was found on Fifth Avenue with throat cut, initially deemed suicide but soon declared murder by Chief Frank Wiseman. Authorities, including municipal and federal officers, worked the case with several persons under surveillance. The killing likely occurred between 11 PM and 3:30 AM, with robbery seen as a possible motive. Eugenie Ruse Harp, a French immigrant, married to hotel proprietor William C. Harp, had estranged from him a year earlier and moved to Fairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Harp
Mice Astor
Fifth Avenue
Frank Wiseman
William G. Harp
Eugenie Ruse
United States
France
Golden Eagle
Ester City
Fairbanks
Dita
Fragmentary Crime Note Reveals Small-Stature Suspect
A damaged clipping notes a de vi in Ruby with a small framed woman of about 45 found at a depository holding a considerable sum of money and valuable jewelry. The account hints at a robbery case involving a petite female suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod
Devi
Murderer of the Nelsons Refused a New Trial
Julie Campbell, convicted in Idigod for the murder of the Nelson brothers in Ku Kokwín country, has had a request for a new trial denied. Campbell remains in a life penitentiary, with appeals unlikely to reach the U S Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsons
Eo Coke Hmil
Henry Roden
Circuit Court of Appeals
Morton
District A
Crossley
LR. Gillette
Julie Campbell
Seversl
Supreme Court of the
United States
Uit Cours
Lip Rey
Notice of Forfeiture In Abts District
Notice of forfeiture recorded in Vol 0 Page 96 in Abts District. If no remedy is pursued within ninety days after last publication, the property may be sold to satisfy the ex parte proceedings. Signed by ROWE EVANS as Coconser, first published April 37, last publication July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Sted
Fatthe Creek
Rowe Evans
Cocosener
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miners & Merchants Bank
Scandinavian American Bank
Charles Ross
John Holmes
R. C. Button
Tom Wmckakon
General Merchandise
Merchants Cafe
Richmond
Fairbank
Knute Roland
Flat City
Joe Nolet
Unil Anderson
Bob Dunn
A. A. Shenbeck
Jarry Sheppard
Anderson
Joseph Nolet
St. Elzeerd Beauce
Canada
Louis Nolet
Dawson
Ladger Lubell
Wesles
Arctic Brotherhood
Loyal Opler of Moose
Init
Roy Clarke
Ry Cyril Wood
Charles Taylor
Early
Maher
Jovnoir
Thomas Belanger
Arthur Tu Max Menard
gBob Aveline
Agnon
Ditarod
He Creel
Clark
Stevens
Miller
Thyr Smith
Boas
Pete” Jensen
Ruby District
N. C. Co
Bond
Hunter
Baltimore
Hermitage
Cyrus Noble
Cedar Brook
W. H. McBrayer
Jesse Moore
Commons
Strathmill
Scotland
Usher
N.C. Co
THE
Koyukuk
Pioneer Office
Frank McGibney
Drs. Otter
Iditared
Fraser House
Mclean’s Roadhouse
Takotna
J. H. McLean
Stanley House
John Bagoy
Crosby
Caribou St
Black and Willow Sts
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!