10 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
1
President Taft signals a veto threat on the statehood bill for Arizona and New Mexico while Congress adjourns amidst protests and a planned extra session to wind up business. Foreigners cheer the flag destruction as August 19 looms with possible veto proof.
Washington August 10 The Statehood Bill providing admission for Arizona and New Mexico and adding a star to the flag passed the Senate yesterday afternoon. The bill will be sent to the President for signature amid some doubt about the timing. The McKenzie River Fur Trading Co. of New York opened a store at 216 Front Street with a permanent representative staying year round, offering best prices for fine furs.
Report from Ruppalo says in Woodstock Canada a flag was burned in a public demonstration tied to reciprocity politics. Observers warn of possible cross border tensions as Canadians vote September 20 amid claims of aggressive actions and reactions from both nations.
The municipal judge sentenced Eta Reese to the chain gang in Iola Kansas for a crime. The city must provide bloomers for the woman and she will work along the mule near the city streets. The decision marks a historic punishment in the city. The notice ends with ads for laundry service and fruit products.
Overstock due to bad weather. prices cut on fruit items including peaches Crawford per box two dollars plums Samoa per crate one seventy five to two dollars. tomatoes per box Watermelons per pound celery three bunches for…
The Aug 1 dispatch notes identification of Maine victims and ongoing wreck work. It reports rapid water lowering, deployment of power to clear debris, and ships moving the wreck forward. A US Army captain mentions no long distance flight tests yet. Washington notes airship experiments and Atlantic Fleet maneuvers planned for naval testing.
Brigadier General Arthur Murray is named head of the new Department of the West which absorbs California Missouri and the Columbia. He previously led the Coast Artillery. In Maine bishops order clergy to oppose a wedding between John Jacob Astor and Miss Pore, potentially blocking the ceremony. Pope Pius X’s condition remains stationary with little or no hope for recovery.
Mollie Kontak, 4 Siberianna, underwent surgery this morning at Holy Cross Hospital performed by Dr Numan with Dr Hill assisting for hand deformities from a gasoline explosion months prior. The patient is resting easily after the operation.
Washington dispatch notes both houses near conclusion of business for the current session. Senate passes a bill and plans to wind up in a few days while the House debates underwood and La Pelberte as leaders seek a compromise to avert a longer deadlock.
A garbled report from Washington notes an Admiral being praised by both Senate and House. The text mentions naval figures, a president, and political figures, with unclear sequence and missing details. The piece preserves political ceremony language and high level recognition without clear dates or outcomes.
The report centers on a witness in the Lorimer probe, with mentions of Senator Hostalas and a $108,000 figure. It describes testimony before the investigating committee, touches on related political figures, and references mining and dredging as context. The fragmentary text cites ongoing inquiries and potential connections to federal style investigations in a historical newspaper setting.
The Duxbury returned from Kotzebue and Northern ports with Kotzebue to Newme Fetter Jake Shacter and Keewalik to Nome among the passengers. The vessel, carrying freight, passengers and mail, is scheduled to leave for St Michael and coastwise ports this afternoon. The Nugget notes printing for the latest home paper audience.
London reports the veto bill gaining a large majority amid opposition warnings of delays. The government shows robust backing from members, while opposition eyes continued resistance as parliament debates the measure.
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