12 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1909
Page
1
Reports claim Britain may have violated treaty provisions prompting Japan to threaten ending the twenty year pact with Great Britain. The British side allegedly rated portions of the agreement while Japan says it has learned of breaches. The dispute has sparked diplomatic tension across legations.
Newport April 10 crews of U S armored cruisers Birmingham and Salem wagered two thousand dollars on which vessel will win a twenty four hour speed test to be held Monday. Firemen musters and engineers strive to maximize steam output. Cantata Cantata by George F Root performed at local Methodist church.
Thousands gathered at the Kennel Cin Brat Sea yesterday for the All Alaska Sweepstakes outcome. The event raised $2,650 with 10 percent to the Kemet Club. Trengove bought Kid and Scotty Allan bought Grace among top prices. champagne was shared in a jovial toast led by Albert Fink.
A Tacoma steamer caught fire in the hold at San Francisco harbor. One fireman, Arthur Thorn, was killed. cargo damage ran into thousands of dollars. Police suspect arson by anti Asian league members to delay the ship, which was bound for Bristol Bay Alaska. The Alaska Packing Company chartered the Tacoma. two hundred cannery workers were aboard. The fire caused delays affecting the season’s pack and company losses. Across Mississippi a powerful tornado swept areas in the northern state, killing two, injuring many, and leaving widespread ruin to crops and farms. Thousands of dollars in property were destroyed as tobacco and cotton crops suffered severe damage.
Wireless messages from Maguatan Bay report torpedo boats practicing at lat plive breaking records with a vessel said to have sixteen consecutive hits. A large crowd gathered at the Congregational Church yesterday for services. Rev. Woods delivered an instructive sermon. Leeds and Onion Set Main 74, Chilberg's, Drink Oliver's Private Stoo.
A new winter transportation idea by W A Boyes, a Well-known mechanic, undergoes a speed trial today. The device combines a marine gasoline engine on two skis with a wheel between the runners, plus paddle wheels on the sides to push through snow. If successful, it could transform winter travel and make the inventor a millionaire or return him to routine bench work.
The Name Kennel Club members end a planned Candie Nur patrol challenge to race against Brown of Candie for 2600 dollars. Some dog fanciers favored a Russi McCarthy Brown team merger, but plans failed. Brown sails home north in a few days, disappointed and disgusted.
One of the greatest social events of the season unfolds tonight as the Arch Brotherhood hosts its Ninth Annual Easter Ball at the Easter Brotherhood Hall. Decorated in purple and white, with the best music arranged, this event aims to live long in attendees' memories.
A cable from ex-President Roosevelt in Paris denies an interview attributed to him and says a reporter spoke with him for over thirty minutes. The paper contends the published account reflects his statements, while an editorial labels Roosevelt boastful conceited and reckless with truth. The item ends with local note about The Northern and Oliver's Private Stock.
Indictments against Governor Haskell and six others for alleged conspiracy to defraud the government over land entries were dismissed on a technicality at Tuska Okla April 10. Haskell has been ill with physicians at his bedside for days. He faults former President Roosevelt for much of the trouble.
London April 11. Algernon Swinburne, Poet Laureate, died at his home today of pneumonia after a brief illness. He will be buried in Westminster Abbey and thousands are expected at the funeral.
Arthur Gibson observer notes a cloudy day with a northeast gentle breeze and two inches of snow. Maximum temperature 26 above, minimum 17 above, barometer 29.66 inches, precipitation 0.14 inches water equivalent.
A community uproar followed President Taft’s withdrawal of Marshal Powell's nomination. Lawyers and business leaders convened rapid indignation meetings, dispatching telegrams of protest from the Wireless station. A later dispatch indicated Taft planned a conference with Senator Bourne and would re send Powell’s name to the Senate in a few days.
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