12 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1911
Page
1
London dispatch reports British troops at Aldershot held in readiness to respond to rioting by strikers. The government aims to stop recent riots and has troops under marching orders day and night to quell disturbances at a moment’s notice.
A slight earthquake was felt in San Bernardino and surrounding countryside last evening. Damage was minor and the tremor lasted only a short time, with effects extending for many miles in some directions.
The McKenzie River Fur Trading Co of New York opens a store at 216 Front Street with a permanent representative year round. Best prices for fine furs. The Gasoline Schooner Duxbury departs north tomorrow afternoon carrying mail passengers and freight. Inquiries at U S Mercantile Co.
Seattle Aug 12 Delegate Jamon Wickersham en route to Fairbanks Alaska arrived in Seattle and shared a Washington incident from the height of the investigations. An exchange with Attorney General William W. Wickersham on the Alaska charges turned into a near confrontation with personal insults and shouted demands for proof. The dispute centered on claims of shielding Alaska criminals and the statute of limitations ending next March.
New York officials of United Wireless were found guilty of mail fraud in stock selling schemes. Christopher Wilson, president, and directors were sentenced to ten years. Tompkins and Butler received one year each in prison. Other executives were convicted on related counts.
In London on May 12 the great beer strike ends after hours of work lost and talks. Employers agree to raise wages by 25 percent with a shorter workday, while workers gain an eight hour day despite prior fears. Strikers plan to return to work as communities weigh the impact of millions in wartime losses and a potential lengthy settlement process.
Lords veto bill stalls in London amid protest while mining ads call for quartz and placer property development. P. O. Box 368 seeker offers full reports on mining methods and ore testing as United Wireless Company fraud tale surfaces with Parker tied to a Seattle scheme.
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Vv A Julien arrives in town to inspect the dredge work of Danton. The machine digs up to 180 cubic yards daily, aging dredge handling several thousand yards and delivering two cleanups so far this season. With half a season left, the showings look strong. Locations at the Nugget Office.
A court session involved Mrs Ket Sterkhereer declared insane amid a case tied to Meextiand of Vocestet and a request to return to her husband. Details reference Mudge Robertiodd and local individuals Lewis Hunter and Atherton with Seward Com' Co.
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