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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
1
A Nome city Elks parade led by a reindeer and a white hat with purple trim energized the forenoon. The procession started from Pirat avenue and wound through Main Street before returning to end at AOR hall for a ladies’ reception. Bank offices closed for a half holiday and schoolchildren received two hours’ recess to enjoy the event.
A scanned page lists names of officers and attendees from a Nome meeting led by President J. Copy and Chairman Barthrop. Members include Carter WH West, J. Bayne, Dorin Oh Schone, Linyd Rotts, and crowd figures with refreshments noted. The document captures thanks to speakers and notes community roles.
Nome's basketball team defeated Colorado University 89 in Boulder last night. The game was fast with limited space but Nome showed superior skill and teamwork. Alfred Lomen and Ralph Lonen were highlighted among Nome players in a crowded, small arena.
The Hepburn bill earns favorable recommendation for suspending the tax for six years. Nugget's Special Service notes a Washington dispatch with speculation on the bill's scope impacting districts including Algeria Hawai Ports Rion.
Fragmentary OCR reads about a government money seizure involving a $400,000 transfer to Cap fan Carter and mentions Savarnaly harbor and Blatz Weiner Beer at the Bank. Text is garbled with many unreadable phrases and names.
In Stockholm, senior war and interior officials resign en masse amid cabinet dissension over Sweden's refusal to sign the integrity treaty with Norway. Officials avoid comment as the opposition and masses press for the treaty, with fears of possible violence.
Taft speaks to the Federation of Labor in Taft Ohio asserting workers must have right to organize. He says abuses by some unions have often harmed peaceable strikes and denies being an enemy to labor, insisting he seeks justice for both sides. The piece mixes ads for stuffed mangoes and various local goods.
San Francisco reports Judge Dunne lambasted the court of appeals while dismissing extortion charges against Schmita. He attacked the appeals court as lenient toward Schmitz and implied graft indictments loom for Huet and Sequist. Public opinion split on political prejudice versus prosecution fairness.
Washington Jan 10 Frank Boyle postmaster at Yale has been removed over irregularities in his accounts. An inspector reported the irregularities last summer and action was taken immediately. Granite Mining Candies are noted in the text.
Washington dispatch reports District Attorney Harlan replies to charges but is deemed unsatisfactory and ordered quiet. Judge Reid seeks court efficiency while Harlan hopes leniency and plans to move north to assist Reid. The note ends with an ad urging Victrola, Simson Bros. and Blatz Private Stock beverages.
Anvil Lodge near completion of a social evening at the Masonic Temple on Thursday January 2 with a 9 30 start. The program includes music cards and a supper. Also promoted are local advertisements for bread pastry coffee and singer listings by Simson Bros featuring Caruso Melba and others.
An advertisement invites readers to try Preserved Tamarinds from Gordon & Dilworth. It pitches the fruit as an inexpensive introduction for those who have never seen tamarinds, offering pint jars for 75 cents.
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