26 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1911
Page
1
Aviator Atwood completed a cross country flight from St Louis to New York via Chicago arriving at Governors Island at 2 20 pm. He drew thousands who lined the harbor to witness the landing and celebrate the long distance record.
Aug 26 New York Upton Sinclair the socialist writer seeks a divorce and will file after securing an attorney He claims sufficient ground and names a western poet as respondent Married in 1900 to Meta H Poller the couple’s friends believed their marriage to be real
New York Aus reports aviator Atwood, who finished a long distance flight by landing on Kors Island yesterday, announces retirement to enjoy his fortune and wife. He notes the flying business offers little value to continue. The piece also mentions a hall social by the Eagles to open the dancing season.
A mass meeting last evening drew hundreds as District Judge Hanford was burned in effigy amid cheers. Speakers demanded his removal after recent injunction actions and resolutions were presented. In Seattle, Walter Oaks, son of the late Northern Pacific Railroad president, died after an illness.
Jury Commissioner Beer and District Clerk Sundhuck announced the fall panels. From a 200 name list, Grand Jurors include Rakke Conniey Douglass Hitch Gundmanson Hard Hewitt Lindell Komen Lyng Manes Merphy Pidgem Swartzell Sweeney Taft Warren West White Wintermantie and others. Petit Jurors listed include Anderson Beveridge Dungwall Hager Kamerer Lane Lehmar Liles Martin Nystrom Pa Strand Street Stewart Sweet Vanderlust and others.
A Lehigh Valley Excursion train derailed near Rochester New York while heading south crowded with Grand Army of the Republic attendees. At least 25 were killed and 60 hurt as veterans and spectators traveled to hear President Taft’s address. Rescue crews cleared wreckage for hours.
Falkenburg and Laucks offer assays of common and rare metals with mill size testing for carloads or less. Request catalogs from their Seattle address 195 Yesler Way. Also promote a case of twelve Blue Ribbon Olympia or Rainier beer from Seward Com Co Main 6.
Telegraphic news reports a grandstand collapse during a national trophy auto event burying hundreds, with 16 identified injured and no deaths reported at press time. Other items include Admiral Togo's Vancouver visit and rebel advances in Ecuador.
The jury in the first degree murder case of State vs Beattie is completed after several days of testimony. The trial follows the shooting of Beattie's wife in an automobile during July, with the defense and prosecution preparing for the ongoing confrontation.
The Seward Peninsula Railroad runs a Sunday trip to Hobson Creek for blueberry picking and fishing. Fare is $2 round trip. Train leaves Nome at 8 a.m. and returns from Hobson at 4 p.m., arriving in the city about 7 p.m. Social Dance follows Saturday night at Eagle Hall with admission $1.00.
About 700 men battle a spreading blaze in timber south of Portland as weather and wind drive the fire toward towns. Fire crews coordinate lines and protective measures while residents face evacuation risk and potential damage to woodlands and property. The scene includes social activities like a Saturday night dance at Eau Claire Hall with a $1.00 admission, unrelated to the blaze.
A man identified as William Lee Wie was arrested for ordering a violent act against his wife and son. Detectives report the incident involved an ax and threats. Police found the father and son had recently faced threats and possible harm.
Film presentation highlights popular pictures available tonight at the Metron circuit. Viewers are urged to see the latest in moving pictures before reusable reels are reused for upcoming fall and winter demand.
A fragmentary note reports on a sensational attempt to beat Jules Verne’s world circumnavigation record. It mentions Nellie Bhye and a New York newspaper as part of the tale, with vague details about the race and timing.
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