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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
4
A letter from Hefferon describes a marathon race where another runner finished second. The account recounts the event, crowd reaction, and the near finish, noting a dramatic late surge and the crowded track.
Sherman tracks Bryan across the country as Nugget's Special Service runs full. The report notes busy crews and speeches at each stop while workers like Pearson and Solumen river crews push dredging and river work. Mrs Cunivan and Mrs Turner run thriving businesses at the mouth, reflecting a lively summer season.
Solomon Hoth ladies and Charles McIntyre lead local efforts while Joe Company tea bar and Stanley Gidney appear in district notices. P Ryan and Mrs Ryan pursue Dutch Jalin's claim as Ducks are seen nearby. Marshal Wyricoap oversees operations. George Adams runs a 9 rand house and ferry at Safety with stage trips to Fork. Etta Wolf and Miss Keen report enjoyable fishing along the river.
Controversy erupts as the University of St. Peters manages to veto an honorary degree for Leo Tolstoy, drawing protests from scholars and publicists who champion his status as a towering Russian author. The uproar follows announcements of anniversary events and reshaping of celebratory plans amid the dispute.
The audience enjoyed a lively Saturday night performance of The Merry Widow at Eagle Hall. Performers included Wirt A keene and several dancers, delivering an engaging program amid a bustling, appreciative crowd.
Aug 22 dispatch notes a senator’s newborn, a Coburger draft beer tap at the Board of Trade, and T J Nestor's purchase of Northwestern Commercial Co stock. It mentions rooms at The Lawrence and Lemp's Extra Pale Draft beer. A warehouse sale promises goods at outside cost and cheap rates.
Hal, George Murray and J Ma At belles the Sunget utter thie ivr Hug to eoteet against Cheation of the ehlef of police in ordering them 4 teaevee the city. They complain that thy strang Pre in the camp and are unable to ob tain is employment and that they would work if they could. They belong to the Sipping pre Mun and declare that they now late Wt their Hives. They also state that they were working for Dav johniet and Were actually waiting to receive their wages when ordered to leave the city. They further complain that another man lat his job because he was seen with them. But of all the Armaments Used to prove the injustics of The order for exile wit the statement that the oily man arrested for a hold up is an old-fine Alaskan. T. Hall says he was a sailor on the English ship Greenwich and inst her, hence went to the British vice consul, who promised to send him out t o the Northwestern, but the arrival of that hoat occurred while Colonel Weatherly was at ths mines. George Murray, a fireman, lays the 19 A Rend American citizen, and fought for the Uhited States in the Spanish sect and he concluded with some rath er forcible remarks about second pas sers and voting, J. Mackin's story is practically the same, but contains no record of fight jog, at least of a miliary kind AMD are highly indignant and insist on hav ing their cases stated.
Unclear OCR notes report an incident at a submarine beach line with a man named Ami r Hamed Petersen seriously injured after a fall, Dr Chase summoned to scene. City Bath House opens for business. M. C. Solberg proprietor. F Braten upholsterer. work at your home.
A massive blaze in Constantinople destroyed about 1500 houses and stores, leveling the business district and causing millions in damage. Troops and palace guards aided fire suppression as messengers informed the sultan of progress and casualties remained unconfirmed.
Yesterday, August 23, the 11th Sunday after Ventecost and Feast of Pure Heart of Mary, the Very Rev. Apostolic of Alaska, R J Criment, assisted by Fathers Carroll and Vanuliessche, conferred the sacrament of confirmation. Names include Henry Thames and Joseph Doda with 16 others, godparents listed. Also 18 Eskimos were confirmed in their own chapel of the Holy Angels.
Fathers of St Josephs church thank Capt T Roas and crew for guiding the schooner Immaculate to safety from the surf near Snake River. Sunday after. MADAM GOODRICH the Famous Cardreader returns for one week. Staples building Ad with hours 10 am to 10 pm. Forfeiture notice lists Ted L Conti Emil Pasteris Frank Aquino Frank Malfatti Seth Eckstrom A Morrison and W F Dearborn and heirs.
Report of a rich ore discovery near Connelly tied to Applegate River district and claim co-owners BAM Lapiana and Weatherly. A worker suffered a head injury on Tuster Creek while drilling, requiring medical stitching. Public notice references revised statutes and publication dates in 1908.
Hovey and Davidson advertise furnished and unfurnished houses and cabins for rent and sale on Third Avenue and Front Street locations. Rovey and Davison promote mining claims, business locations, and a real estate and mining exchange at 19 Steadman Ave with services including notary public and auctioneering.
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