17 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
1
A former manager of Sesnon Co faced a secret indictment following a complex maritime incident near Seattle. Vessel movements included loading and discharging cargo and transferring passengers, with roping of officials and multiple names listed among passengers and crew.
Wilkesbarre August 17 The city papers publish a letter from Speaker Champ Clark to Weatherly indicating he will not tour the country for a presidential nomination. He says he will remain at the Capitol after Congress adjourns to finish duties and attend political functions thereafter.
San Francisco August 17 The District Court of Appeals orders Superior Judge Layley to dismiss indictments against Patrick Thornwell Muted Tirey Bord and William Abared Visors ending the Gunpus graft prosecutions that had dominated local headlines. The ruling cites attorney conduct and recommends discharge of the men as the case concludes. The judge’s action follows appeals proceedings and reflects a final termination of the indictments.
United States vs fits et al drew a large crowd to the Commissioner's Court as witnesses testified in the gambling trial. James Bell for the defense and District Attorney assistant Mr. Castle led the government’s case. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after a brief deliberation amid courtroom tension.
Fragmented OCR reads like a political note with names and phrases about senators appointing an investigating panel. It mentions Wisconsin, Stephensen, Whelrmian, and tie to Pan i KGe, plus stray lines about lunch and Bob's. The readable core references a senate inquiry and committee action amid muddled wording.
A special federal grant jury, meeting August 12, returned a secret indictment. The panel recessed, with officials Hanford and Townsend aiding Attorney General matters. In Deering, the schooner Duxbury sails August 19 for St Michael and Nome, carrying freight, passengers, and U S mail, with inquiries to the U S Mercantile Co. and a note on Mutual Life Insurance dividends.
Fragmented OCR text cites a New Statehood bill introduced in the Senate with scattered phrases about states and figures. Key names and reliable details are unclear due to garbled words, but the core note references legislative action on statehood and related political context.
Washington investigation by a postmaster general candidate claims misrouted and overpaid mail handling by railroads. He asserts annual overcharges total 4 000 490 while criticizing contracts and use of averages for government mail movements.
The article describes aviator Atwood returning to active flight duties amid a bustling scene. Officials monitor movement from a crowded counter area as spectators watch the event unfold. Substantial attention centers on the aviation exhibit and its prominent figures.
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