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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented report details Judge Wickersham and Senator Nelson in a tense 1913 political dispute. It describes proxy maneuvers, party factionalism, and possible appointments tied to the ward of influence in Washington and Alaska.
Fragmented excerpts detail a Republican convention in Alaska at Ketchikan on May 12 13 190F nominating William H Taft for president. The record cites support for Taft the new judicial district plan and mining law reforms. It praises road and cable projects and opposes infringements on territorial governance with mentions of Hogatt Hegeatt and territorial committee scrutiny.
The article discusses Wickersham arguing over self government for a territory, noting the clash between theory and fact. It cites a minority view urging patience for local self rule while warning resolutions misrepresent public will. Office contact listed for O. D. Goetz.
United States Commissioner’s Court Nome Alaska presides over the estate of Smith S. McCord. JOHN H. Dunn, administrator, invites all creditors to present their claims with vouchers within six months of the first publication dated July 24, 1908. Claims should be filed at 202 Front Street Nome Alaska with John T. Reed, official business venue.
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