10 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1907
Page
1
Nome first defeated Vancouver in a Coast basketball game last night with a strong team effort. The Yo M.C. A. squad is praised as a terror of the coast, winning easily in every city they played. The match was fast and exciting, with Nome gaining momentum early and maintaining the lead throughout.
H M Hoyt, formerly district attorney at Nonn, has been appointed attorney general of Porto Rico in the Nugget's Special Service case against Uington, Dew. Hoyt's prior experience in law and public service marks a notable shift in the territorial administration and portends new legal leadership for Porto Rico.
August 1 1904 Hoyt was appointed acting attorney at Nome. He resigned May 30 prior and was named assistant attorney general, a first cousin of Henry M Hoyt who serves as assistant attorney general of the United States.
President Roosevelt told Congress member Hayes he would oppose the bill excluding Japanese from the United States. California lawmakers and Pacific states back exclusion. The clash pits presidential influence against a solid regional bloc. The debate signals titanic proportions in Congress and state delegations.
A cabin belonging to Dan O Mara at Washington creek near Nome river burned last Sunday along with its contents and a large coal pile, total loss about 500 dollars. Another cabin owned by Carlson and Iverson burned west of Sunset the same day, destroying all belongings. Also Roosevelt expresses condolences to King Gustaf on King Oscar’s death.
The Alaska Mercantile company presents a handsome collection of deer skin rugs in Nome with prices from 1.50 to 2.50. Rugs sold at low figures during Thursday Friday and Saturday with two masquerade counts offered between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nugget high grade imported and domestic cigars at the Board of Trade.
Nugget's Special Service reports the trial of General Stoessel for surrender of Port Arthur began this morning in St Petersburg. Prosecution aims to prove the surrender was premature and unnecessary. Admission is limited to influential individuals. public view via censored newspaper columns. In Washington Congress may appropriate 250,000 for compensation to Pacific Coast sealers barred by 1806 law.
A Dawson merchant faces bankruptcy amid debts in the Yu kon region. Details note a default and related financial troubles affecting local trade.
Count Okuma issues a statement accusing Britain of countenancing plots in British Columbia and asserting Japan has identified the true foe. He criticizes both Britain and the United States for siding with England and calls for patience to see Britain reveal its stance amid tensions.
Alonney Rustad told council at last night’s meeting that condemning the property would begin the proceedings for a proposed extension of Law Way to Third Street. Some owners favored the project and partial expense sharing, and the matter was referred to the utilities and lights committee.
Clergymen of local churches urged halt to a planned boxing match between Sharkey Walton and Nailey on Christmas Eve. Council members voiced opposition, citing incongruity with the holiday, and a motion passed to accept petitions and pledge council effort to respect petitioners’ wishes.
Olson and V pursue extending the submarine bench line toward Steadmin Avenue but have not located the required pay. They estimate bedrock level lies about 50 feet north of the railroad track at Steadmin Avenue, guiding where to drill next.
At a council meeting a communication from Townsite Trustee Coston stated he awaits council action on a block before recommending to the commissioner that it be allocated for a wireless station. The council urged those requesting the block to obtain clearer site views, after which the trustee would proceed with assignment.
An Eastman man filed for divorce today from Ira Eastman, alleging separation since 1902 and no contact since, in a case noted amid local chatter of old Italian Swiss Porta Sher ries and Clarets at Nestore, with various regional references.
A naval fleet is assembled as preparations begin for an integrated voyage to the Pacific. Executions of key aides are reported, with the Maytower due to depart within days and the president and cabinet expected to travel with the crew aboard the battleship.
A French wreck near Paris involved American passengers aboard a steamship en route to New York. Casualties included one killed and several injured while others were severely shocked or unharmed. Survivors faced consular and logistical delays as aid and repatriation efforts began.
The Athletic Association named new officials for the upcoming meet on November 14. Appointments include Krnyst Claxton as vice president, Earl Tome as secretary, captain Haldwin as starter, James OURELTY as judge, and W. Wart as timekeeper among others. Tickets go on sale at Whodly’s drug store. practice nights are held to showcase events and classes.
The Tank Inc announces a customer appreciation event on Christmas day with a registration booth open daily from 3 to 1 p.m. They plan to distribute coupons to those who enter their homes, aiming to ensure all patrons receive a token of thanks. Nestor's advertises old Tallan Swiss wines port and sherries.
Fragmented OCR notes mention Burns and Palmer in a contest aiming to decide a word elimination in January. References to London, Songhai, WHHL, Pine, and various garbled terms suggest a regional or theatrical event with unclear details and several proper nouns.
A garbled OCR page fragment mentions debt under ten thousand dollars and includes a tangle of names, places, and phrases. The legible parts reference people and possible locales while many words are incomplete or nonsensical, limiting coherent interpretation.
Early reports hint Prince Carl is the public favorite to succeed King Oscar I. A younger brother trend is noted, with observers believing the country may select him as heir. Nugget freighting operates daily from Irene Creek, and the Nugget office at Main 46 handles press and trading inquiries. Salted peanuts available at the Tea Store. mining candles promoted.
A fragmented account shows operators demanding significant price cuts tied to labor and material costs. The text references wage pressures, transportation and provision costs, and a push to revise rates, with unclear specifics and party names.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered phrases about mail delivery and a postal event. No clear person, place, or organization fully readable to name a specific event or outcome. The readable bits hint at a postal posting or notice but lack concrete details.
The department aims to allocate four hundred thousand dollars for Alaska road construction, promising to connect isolated regions in the Seward peninsula and give substantial benefits. A plan for large irrigation works is mentioned, with optimism despite contrary rumors about progress. In separate boxing news, Attel challenges Moran for the featherweight title after Moran’s recent win over Frankie Nell in England.
A garbled passage references a bedrock discovery and a dealer, with scattered names and terms. The readable bits imply a local event or rumor involving a site, payments, and possible contamination, but concrete details are obscured by distortion. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable.
A fragmented notice notes a dance event in Nome this week featuring local performers and a memory of past gatherings. The readable text mentions a web of chatter about tunes and a long tradition of social dances in the area.
Mint Hamite nampien and similar meats appear alongside olives pickles jellies preserves and coffee. The ad touts Buckeye extracts and various brands with a focus on fresh stock and on premise grinding while you wait. Gilad to show goods and prices at Front Street Foot of Steadman Ave Archer Ewing & Co.
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