Taft names Alaska railroad commission members
President Taft announced the Alaska railroad commission lineup. Major Jay J. Morrow chairs the board, Alfred H. Brooks of the Geological Survey is vice chairman, Colin McCrea Ingerson is the civilian member, Leonard M. Cox Navy engineer, and Charles Willen is secretary. The panel convenes in Washington Tuesday before traveling to Seattle for the first formal meeting and route investigations for a government owned rail line.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Alaska Railroad Commission
Congress
Jay J. Morrow
Board of Railroad Commission
United States Engineering Corps of the Army
Brooks
Alfred
H. Brooks
Geological Survey
Aluka
Washington, RD. C
Raihr Commission
Colin McCrea Ingersol
Greater New York
Navy
An vi
Washington, C
eSattle
Commissio WH
Alka
Senator Steamship Carries Large Passenger List to Seattle
The Senator of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company sailed early for Seattle with a large passenger list. Shriners aboard were given a hearty send off as they departed. The article lists numerous passengers from St. Michael and a wide outside passenger roster, including A Graham, J H Jensen, Miss L M Lewis, Tony Wilson, Mrs M Warner, A O Barratt, Mrs Barratt, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Seattle
Shriners
St. Michael
A. Graham
J. H. Jensen
L M. Lewis
J. J. Palmer
J. Swanson
Tony Wilson
M. Warner
W W. Powell
No Cheap Coal According To Meilke
A Nugget representative interviewed Councilman Meilke who noted coal prices remain high this winter. He found a mine selling at 4.59 per ton wholesale Wellington with added charges, while other deals could not be closed due to strikes. The J J Lesnon Company offered cheaper fuel but constraints persisted. Steamer Alaska will sail to Teller and nearby ports on September 1 with freight and passengers. inquiries directed to U S Mercantile Co.
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The
Nugget
Frank Meilke
Meilke
Wellington
Jeant
J. J. Lesnon Company
Victoria Arrives in Port After Night of Headwinds
The steamship Victoria reached port at noon after battling strong northeast winds all night. It missed an 7 am arrival due to the gale and is unloading cargo. passengers include Mrs. J. H. Guffey, Miss Lucile Wilson, Mrs. W. F. Wilson, and many others. Agent Clark aims to depart on schedule if unloading proceeds without delay.
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Victoria
Clark
J. H. Guffey
D. McDonald
Aite
Luc
Arethir Cole
Frank Meilke
Mr. Marry
Hagen
Harry Hagen
Most Popular Lady Contest Appeals to Nome Voters
Voters in Nome are urged to cast all popular vote entries by eight tonight at Toby's box office. No votes accepted after the eight o clock deadline or at the door. The promotion promotes the most popular lady from the recent performance dated the 15th.
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Nome
Toby's
Scottish Rite Notice for Nome meeting at Masonic Temple
Tonight at sharp p.m. an important short business meeting of Nome Scottish Rite will be held at the Masonic Temple. Secretary L L Scott notes the event. A good laugh saves doctors bills. Go to “A Family Affair” May Roberts.
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Nome Scottish Rite
May Roberts
Americans in danger as troops rush to rescue men in Mexico
Special Nugget Service reports that Americans are in danger near El Obr mine as rebels beset workers. Mexican government and President Madero order troops to their rescue, claiming to have killed one rebel and to be able to supply the trapped group.
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Washington, D. C
Star
Mexico
Frank Jt. Curtiss
Arthur Cunninghoo
To Klose
el Obr
Madero Hay
Sones
Merebela
Chambers Pleads Guilty Fined 106
Dr J J Chambers pled guilty to criminal libel against W A Gilmore in an appeal from the commissioner’s court. He was sentenced to four months and fined 106 dollars, paid. Judge Lyons addressed the case, cautioning against unfounded charges against public officers and praising attorneys’ services.
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J J Chambers
George B. Grigsby
W. A. Gilmore
Grigsby
Lyons
Dr. Chambers
Pris
McKinley Attacks Roosevelt Pinchot in Nome Speech
Ex congressman BL EB McKinley of California denounced Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot during a Nome Alaska address in Seattle. He called policy restricting Alaska and mining rights the century’s greatest economic crime, accusing Roosevelt of forcing bad policies that harmed settlers and investors. The Nome Daily Nugget is cited as the home paper.
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Seattle
Fomer
BL EB. McKinley
California
Roosevelt
Pinchot
Arctic Chil
New Chamber of Conuneres
Theodore Roosevelt
Gurard Pinhot
Alaska
Theodore
Louis Potter Dies Amid Pacific Coast Tour
New York dispatch reports sculptor Louis Potter dead on the Pacific coast during a tour to consult with San Francisco Panama exposition directors. He reportedly died in Seattle yesterday from a dermal affliction while en route to potential work as an expert director for the great undertaking.
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Nugget
New York
Louis Potter
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Commander Booth Buried in Abby Park London
Commander Booth of the Salvation Army is laid to rest at Abby Park in the east end. The funeral, held two days earlier, drew thousands paying last respects to the Salvation Army founder. Steamer Alaska sails August 29 for Solomon, Bluff, Chiniak, and St Michael with freight and passengers. We solicit your family trade and offer home delivery free of charge. Seward Com’l Co.
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London
Booth
Salvation Army
Abby Park
East End
The
Seward Com'l. Co
British Protest Panama Bill At Hague
London officials say they remain irritated by President Taft signing the Panama canal bill and will bring the issue to the Hague. They insist the United States ignored their protest and will seek a ruling on American tolls through the canal for its own boats.
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London
Taft
Hague
Panama Canal
President Wood of American Woolen Mills Arrested
Special Nugget Service in Boston reports on August 31 that President Wood of the American Woolen Mills was arrested for conspiracy connected to the Lawrence strike. He is charged as being implicated in planting dynamite at locations tied to the labor trouble.
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Boston
Mass
Wood
American Woolen Mills Or Company
Lawrence
Steamer Alaska Sails for St Michael August 30
The steamer Alaska will sail for St Michael on August 30 carrying freight passengers and the United States mail. For rates and particulars inquire at U S Mercantile Co. Rubber stamp made at the Nugget Run.
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Alaska
St. Michael
United States Mail
U. S. Mercantile Co
Man and Wife Bank Robbers In New Westminster
Walter Davis and his wife were charged in Canada for a bank robbery a year ago that netted about a quarter of a million dollars from the Bank of Montreal branch in New Westminster. US arrests were reported, with implications linking the pair to the crime.
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New Westminster
Walter Davis
Tive
Bank of Motroe
Canada
United States
Fond
Feared asylum drives Bloomington brother murder suicide
Henry, 26, believed he would be sent to an asylum for insanity and shot his 10 year old Attie brother before killing himself. Neighbors said he and the family had shown strange behavior and urged treatment without legal procedures. Also ad content for Nome Tailoring Co offering cleaning pressing repairs and alterations.
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Nugget Special Service
South Bend
Henry
Attie
Nome Tailoring Co Between Segerstrom Hagen and Zehner
A local tailoring firm located between Segerstrom Hagen and Zehner's jewelry stores operates in a mixed retail district. The arrangement positions Nome Tailoring Co amid two established merchants, suggesting a focused retail corridor and potential customer overlap.
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Nome Tailoring CO
Segerstrom & Hagen
Zehner’s Jewelry
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DR. Brooks
Leonard M. Cox
Charles Willen
Indiana
Commission
W. Anderson
Fred Gally
Ths Watt
AL R. Thompson
M. Pob
Joubert
A. S. Galither
E. J. Weiss
AL W. Hefquist
Canawa
Flannery
Conpingham
Bam-Ourteux
Uptown
First Aveue
Down Town
Nome Fire Dept
Chambers
Pos
Cdse
Nome Daily Nugget
Commander Booth
Solomon, Bluff, Chinik
St Michael
U. S
American Woolen Mills
Nicaragua
Special Nugget Service
Washington, DC
Actuial Sutherland
Sutherkind Negerta
Cathadie
St. Deseptes
Sra
Hans Segvbemitvar
Pteke —Gatebressane
Geitheaman
Sooalley
St Joseph's
Brother
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