17 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1911
Page
1
A mob of local businessmen and farmers broke into Shelbyville jail and hanged three Black men, accused of assaulting women, within three miles of town. Deputies found the bodies after dismantling the event, while authorities vow to pursue the ringleaders.
A wave of bubonic plague sweeps Manchuria with hundreds ill and daily new cases. Officials struggle to halt the spread amid panic as residents flee cities leaving possessions behind.
Nugget special service reports Ed Dunn, once a notable miner from Uhaneil district, has departed Seattle for the Argentine Republic where he holds interests. Dunn was popular locally and the notice came via a letter to Mrs. Nunne, written by Capt. Struve aboard the Spirit City. Also noted is a Red Men initiation at Eagle Hall scheduled for Wednesday night January 18 at 7:30.
Chicago January reports indicate a surge in private ownership of large stocks of butter eggs and poultry held to withhold supply fears of a price jump in food staples. Market authorities worry of constrained supplies as processors and breakers keep copious quantities off the open market amid anticipated price shifts and price stabilization measures.
District Attorney Castre moves to reform licensure after a saloon permit faced revocation proceedings. The case centers on alleged permit violations and improper activities at Henriquez premises. Remaining details reference the motion for reform and the crowding of liquor laws, with the People’s Laundry mentioned in a closing note.
A damaged wartime telegram reports Confianza near Unalaska with the crew of the Allen A aboard from Nome to San Francisco. The vessel faced ice and blizzard conditions but the passengers and crew arrived safely at Dutch Harbor. Details of the wreck and rescue are sketched in the terse dispatch.
Wheeling Va Jan 16 reports allege Mrs Schenk had an affinity with Philip, a wealthy New York gentleman. The affair centers on his prominence in regional affairs and the suggestion of Mrs Schenk’s absences.
Public invited to a Keogoayah Koza gathering tomorrow at 8. Judge Reed will deliver an address on Territorial Government and Mrs Murane will host the event.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local event involving Pothowang and several named figures such as Bryans Mand Latah Mier and Pieter Veet Lee. The garbled text references a protest or hearing at a Thane area venue with mentions of Holden Shivers Hayden Quart and Hore Hatucicap. Further readable items outline a meeting, captioned by Be rs, with unclear dates or outcomes.
Purcell plans to push a Senate resolution targeting Secretary Ballinger amid bribery allegations. The Nugget notes political maneuvering as Republicans and supporters weigh impact on Trust, policy, and cabinet stability in Washington.
A damaged passage describes a Malakeet special nugget service with a proposed six trips monthly from Seathte to Hontoya, ticketing details, and printing attribution to Jervey Job printing at the Nugget. The fragment mentions fare rights, weight limits, and various names, but remains unclear.
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