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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
1
A major riot occurred in Berlin as Socialist groups gathered to protest Reichstag action denying suffrage. Police clashed with demonstrators, several injured as authorities contained the unrest. The incident underscores rising social tensions and political strife in the period.
The article discusses British Columbia enacting exclusion measures targeting Japanese. It notes growing anti Japanese sentiment in the region and references U S immigration policy as a broader context. It mentions political figures and the broader Pacific area dealing with wartime restrictions and xenophobic actions. The piece reflects local and international tensions surrounding minority groups during the period.
In a San Francisco report the court's action ties to an extortion case involving Sehovty and Aly Baret. A witness named Reuf refuses to testify, seeking immunity in exchange for information. Fire-related deaths were cited along with $5,000,000 in alleged losses and ongoing legal maneuvering surrounding the case.
A fire scare at the Harvey Children Institute caused a panic among hundreds of youngsters. Doors blew wide, people fled, and sixteen children died while many more were severely injured. Officials vow a full investigation into the false alarm that triggered the tragedy.
Court ruling suspends all land fraud prosecutions across the country. Government may not revive these cases, though none are formally abandoned, while potential issues remain uncertain and tied to patent grants and public lands.
Military authorities settled on block 88 as the site for the Nome wireless station. Lt Jerry of Fort Davis assigned Lt Cummings to survey, locating the area near Steadman avenue behind Archen and Ewing’s warehouse. The city’s fiancé committee oversaw the matter and Trussey Coston will contact the land commissioner to push turnover for the Signal Corps.
A drunken Alaskan miner Henry Reekus opened fire with six shooters at the Western Hotel in New York a few days earlier. He caused female screams and chaos as patrons fled, and was fined $400 this morning.
From the Innoko, Jorgen Nelson, formerly with R. B. Zehner, came back this afternoon and plans to resume the jewelry business at the old stand if the new camp disappoints him. The note reads that this case continues, and New York reports Thaw trial delayed to Monday as Evelyn Nesbit Thaw voices satisfaction with the jury and confidence in her husband’s case. Nome Nugget ads list Sheepskin socks for 75 cents and a $15 yearly subscription.
Nome members of the delegation to the Jane republican convention and others from divisions weigh Carson of Nome for delegate to rest from Alaska. The pageant shows party unit splits with Ryan Perkins forces shaping the outcome as Northern electors debate backing for or against the Nome candidate.
A cryptic report notes the discovery of an elbow on the third beach line at Tripple, with a bean pickup nearby and subsequent markers along the shoreline. Details are unclear but indicate a hazardous or notable find at a northern creek area and a related exhibit or survey marker.
A fragmented text indicates a committee in Washington backing a measure or official action. It mentions Jay, Ho Committer, and continuition of the ay toInber of Govern curs about the Olline officials of New Atexion, but details are unclear. The readable portions suggest political committee momentum and possible governmental oversight.
San Francisco reports that attorneys for Schmitz applied for bail before Judge Dunne. The hearing was postponed to Monday to decide if the ex-convict will be held in durance or released to walk the streets again. The prose reveals details on earlier Italian, Swiss ports, and wine imports at Nestor's.
The Rockyford Stuffed Melon Mangoes are advertised as sweet spiced in one quart jars. They usually sell for 1.25 dollars, but the price is listed as Tie. Also promoted are Pin Money and Heinz Pickles by Archer Ewing & Co.
Garvey opens in New York with unclear remarks. The readable text shows disjoint phrases about presidents, a defense, and a preorder statement. Names and concrete details are largely obscured, leaving a partial image of a public address and related politics.
The treasury department eased into Jay the sum of $19,000,000 from recently made deposits in banks. A twenty-eight foot trading boat is noted near Jeem's cigar stand. Reverend Wood headlines a humorous lecture titled Hustling on Tuesday evening. Blatz Weiner Beer at the Bank.
A garbled report hints the House will probe a special service matter linked to Du gger and remarks on reactions from officials. Mentions shipboard events, suspected involvement of individuals, and a general push toward a formal inquiry amid political tension.
San Francisco January report says California Republican clubs endorse William Taft for the presidential nomination. The move, surprising to some, is expected to influence other state and national party bodies as the race centers on Taft versus Hughes for the nomination.
On January 1 the Nome basketball team defeated Longmont by 32 to 34 in a rough contest. The game featured plentiful fouls as Longmont players transgressed on several plays, with Walter Gaffney starring for Nome alongside Alford Keown McIntyre Burley Alfreet Leynet and Swan.
In Fairbanks on January 10 George Hawkins and Ran Hawkins were sentenced for an attempted assault connected to a NAT and Po company incident. George Hawkins faces a fine of 100 dollars for the brutal port attack with Hob Iibleton.
New York audience of about 2000 heard Taft argue against government ownership as too much power concentrated in Washington. He warned it would hinder settlement of strikes and pressed for careful study of the issue and a flexible currency to ease capital flows.
The Elks ball drew a crowded crowd at Old AL Bo hall with lavish hospitality and festive displays. Dispatches from distant lodges were read by President John S. Coply, and messages from Candle and Teller offered solemn Elks brotherhood sentiments.
Tonight at Eagle Hall the Shaw Brewster trophy favorite Y Ms. CA. lads aim to upset ARB Whiners in a second meeting. Fort Tivis and the high school also clash with the winner facing the A. B. M. OA victor. In baseball the Owls seek victory over the Brotherhood with a strong showing expected. Weekly Nugget offers home delivery for 50 cents a month.
The Raghe plan a major event at Nome on February 6 promising one of the finest shals ever seen, with capable organizers confident they can match or surpass Ellis' ball. The item highlights Alaska’s largest billiard and pool room at the Board of Trade and promotes North Pole Bakery and a local coffee house as town highlights.
It's a brief advertisement touting preserved tamarinds for sale at 36 cents per pint jar. The copy highlights accessibility for those who never saw the fruit and credits Gordon & Dilworth with the offering, mentioning Wing & Co. as associated or distributing partners.
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