16 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
1
Reports from private sources say President Wilson plans a nationwide tour to explain his government program and the aims of pending legislation. He would speak directly to the people, detailing results hoped from reforms and asking for patience to see measures through in the coming year.
Washington discusses Mexico's failure to meet bond payments and European banker concerns over interest. The administration seeks arrangements to avoid US policy being seen as aiding foreign creditors. It rejects a US role as bill collector and weighs European political pressure. The president endorses a merit based, non spoils system for postal service promotions.
In Washington January 16 the president stated he has never favored and will not countenance a spoils system change in the post office service. He argues against rewarding political victory with patronage and opposes reviving the old practice in that department.
Masked bandits robbed the State Bank in Granite Falls and escaped with fifteen hundred dollars. A posse pursues them through the Cascade mountains as authorities coordinate the search. Five Old Doc Meister reports townsfolk say the crowd for the barn dance from Boston arrives Saturday.
The standings show Mrs. De la Croix with 8900, Katie Ginnivan 2205, Mila Savoy and Jennie Gustavson listed, with ELEPA. SOU priced at 50 cents a month.
Senator Walsh concluded a two day speech in favor of government railroads for Alaska, recounting Alaska history since purchase and urging federal action. He argued opponents served private interests and warned against letting resource wealth stay idle, urging swift work by Congress.
A Lisbon conspiratorial movement backed by Fevants of Portugal plans to replace the republic with a Bourbon restoration. Rumors tie a candidate to the throne and describe movements of royalists, Spanish involvement, and military preparations for a potential coup to place a Bourbon heir on the Portuguese throne.
York residents report the Progressive Party intends immediate reorganization across all congressional districts. Leaders debate Roosevelt’s role, with many favoring his removal as potential candidate next year. Rumors say a nationwide educational campaign will proceed under new leadership, while factions seek unity and a shift away from past figures. A local notice adds harness shop ad details.
The American Teal Cross Society led by President Wilson requests funds from the public to aid quake and volcanic disaster victims in Japan. The appeal urges all able to help during this time of need for a friendly nation.
Washington report notes the president will take at least sixty days to decide on the currency reserve board and may name the full Supreme Court. Inland details mention Hiram Cole returning from his ranch and hayseeds arriving for a barn dance, with Ezra Milligan and his group arriving from Solomon. Webb, a life-term inmate in Oregon, once lived in Nome and had his death sentence commuted by Ger West.
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