Eight Lives Lost in Burning Steamer
A blazing steamer tragedy claims eight lives as the vessel catches fire during a voyage. Investigators and rescuers search the wreck for survivors and determine the cause remains under inquiry.
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
4
A blazing steamer tragedy claims eight lives as the vessel catches fire during a voyage. Investigators and rescuers search the wreck for survivors and determine the cause remains under inquiry.
Listed items include a nearly new Remington Typewriter and a high profile sale by Don A Stewart of Nome Realty Bidg Main 208. The page also notes Edgeworth Tobacco at Yorkys and Granite Mining Candles as advertised products.
The bishop conducted memorial services and a Franciscan style service at the Royale Cate, entertaining followers before departing to Northwestern for St Michael. He plans to return to Nore in September after a Yukon river voyage and Lake arrangements for a proper church building. A number of memorials await, with priests and attendees seeking spare moments during the visit.
Fragmented item notes Harriman optimism about a special service plan. Mentions unidentified figures and places in a jumble of words, with references to polio, acts, and unspecified dates. No clear events or outcomes are discernible from the readable text.
A partial, garbled OCR row describing a stage diva incident, followed by a note that T J Nestor bought the Northwestern Commercial Co stock of cigars beer and tobacco and will sell outside east at reduced prices.
An old mining advertisement fragment seeks workers and buyers in Taharan Persia and nearby areas. It offers drill work, claims near Trip Creek, and a mining exchange run by Davidean Bovey and Davidson. Veterans of mining and steel trades are invited to apply for opportunities with term details and penalties.
Harry Thaw files for bankruptcy in New York amid liabilities and court actions. Details show substantial debts to creditors, with estate protections sought to prevent asset seizure. Also noted are local ad lines for beverages, bakeries, and import beers from city outlets.
The Lawrence advertises rooms from fifteen dollars and includes housekeeping rooms. Budget lodging details, location undisclosed, aimed at travelers seeking affordable accommodations with daily housekeeping.
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