04 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1916
Page
1
A gasoline laden steamer Aztec exploded in Brooklyn while loading for Europe, killing several and injuring many. Ten thousand cases of gasoline in the hold ignited, with authorities investigating whether arson caused the disaster. The blaze was heard across miles as wreckage and unconfirmed casualty figures spread uncertainty.
Pekin January 3 Yuan Shi Kai president of the Chinese republic has ascended the throne as emperor. The formal coronation will follow and may provoke serious consequences as the shift from republic to monarchy is unlikely to be accepted by many. Revolution is expected to follow.
Ronald Gillis files notes from Inmachuk detailing various prospector reports. Jack Grant and partner show strong bench pay while Louis Erickson and Oscar Swan prepare to hoist. Arthur Cole and Shorty Roberts near a pay dirt dump as spring approaches. Joe Sigsbe trains dogs for Kotzebue Kennel Club race. Coffin of Seattle provides the race cup.
London reports Sir Simmon resigns as home secretary despite Asquith's pleas. Derby plan promises 1.4 million conscripts but a modified form will be adopted. Mining and Dredging Edition subscription offered at 6 cents per copy and 5 dollars per dozen.
Mr and Mrs Fred Bittner of Counsell visit the city staying at the Schneider building. Mrs Campbell remains in hospital under Dr Chace after surgery. Pioneers of Alaska and Ladies Auxiliary plan a joint officer installation at their igloo next Monday. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs install Wednesday at 8:45 pm in Eagle hall. Various weather and local events are reported, including mail, travel substitutions, and local personalities such as Harry Blovgiwd, Joe Dexter, George Goshaw, and Stella painting.
A violent Arctic blizzard swept into Rome and nearby areas with winds 55 to 60 mph, creating two hours of chaos. It damaged pipes and windows, brought down telephone lines, and left snow drifts. Businesses opened late, and utilities struggled as crews assessed widespread disruption across the territory.
Fragmented lines show Alaska notes with Valdez January 4, Sitka area guide interrupted and communication cut. Wires Nome and Seward pages amid Se and southeast to southwest Alaska updates.
Washington July date shows A P Al Service noting a judge named as a Supreme Court appointee by President. The biography mentions Bethany College and Washington and Lee University with Lozin details and a late 19th century birth.
A garbled note claims Seattle issued its first liquor permit but details are unreadable. The fragment mentions dates in January and references licensing, officials, and a prize or achievement linked to a debut in alcohol regulation.
Fragmented OCR text notes Alaska ranking third in gold production with scattered garbled phrases and unrelated names. The readable core references Alaska and gold output, but details are unclear due to damage.
The City Council approved a sweeping election ordinance consolidating municipal and school board elections under Territorial law. It repeals prior ordinances, provides voting rules for electors, and calls for amendments to registration laws before the February registration period. Municipal Attorney Hobbes signed the ordinance dated January 3, 2016.
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