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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
1
Nugget's Special Service reports a disastrous fire at the Boverton opera house last night. Gas tank explosion caused a blaze that killed about 150 and burned 490 more. the city, a town of about two thousand, mourns as hospitals take in the wounded and many residents volunteer to aid.
Washington dispatch reports Japan believes Britain intends to quit the Anglo Japanese alliance. Tokyo alleges London could inflame anti Oriental sentiment in British Columbia and Western Canada to pressure Tokyo. Japans embassy notes liberal Campbell Bannerman government would oppose any anti US hostility. rumor raises anxiety about Germany shaping Pacific power dynamics.
Seattle report lists Nome immigrants and visitors with moves to Attica Goldfield St Paul New York Cordovia and Candle. Mentions bankers closed in Goldfield, local saloon plans, and several traders returning from Victoria Portland Vancouver and Spokane area. Basketball team at university previews game vs Dawson in Vancouver while Tacoma street life appears quiet amid idle workforce. Captain Gay of the Duneric notes a tough voyage and ship in dry dock.
First class pickled beef offered to attract shoppers with other bargains in view. Store also features pickled pork sausage priced at 15 cents per pound as part of a promotional sale designed to draw attention to many low prices.
Fairbanks January 17 Ten outfits left for the Koyukuk today and will remain there during the winter. Several other parties will probably follow as word of some fair finds has just reached here.
A local basketball game saw the Y M C A lose to the A team by 26 to 14 in home territory. Donnelly Crowley and Jensen starred for the Y M C A, while the A team displayed strong teamwork and passing. The fourth game will be next Friday as the series continues amid an enthusiastic crowd.
Fragmentary report notes prosecutions of patent medicine quacks and links to government troubles. It mentions a cabinet minister resigning amid a broader political and financial strain worsened by Russia-related tensions and taxation, with comments on strain within the imperial administration.
In a chaotic duel the Owls overwhelm A. B. with seven runs as they seize control early. Despite errors and wild plays by both sides, the Owls dominate the narrative with strong batting and pitching. The Ay Tes Lat VIR contest loses coherence but hints at a Home victory theme.
In a misty city scene weather disrupts daily life and civic routines while oblique notices recall the passing of Broderick Webber, 83, a prominent Scottish Rite figure. Webber served as supreme council dean for the Southern jurisdiction and held honorary roles across Ireland and Mexico.
Grant sues Simson Bros at Moore City Innoko for 2000 alleging failure to provide goods. Plaintiff claims loss due to defendants not supplying items and seeks recovery of the sum.
Topolsky filed suit today against T McCloud J McNally and B Hackett for wages. The wages alleged are due several others assigned to Topolsky and the total sum sued for is 1126.50.
Social note announces the Sons of the North semi monthly gathering for members and friends at their club rooms on Saturday night January 18. Also mentioned is a railroad form used for animal accident reports on rights of way and a foreman's report about a cow killed. Royal Cafe advertises hot waffles.
The Fioneer Society announces its big social is set for February 1, correcting a misprint that had stated February 10. Event details remain the same with efforts to ensure proper notice.
A dispatch reports the Nome A. B. team will disband at St Paul after the Klondike squad, Daw on, met the Nome boys and were swamped. The snippet notes the Klondike team, the Pacific coast opposition, and the alleged dissolution at St Paul.
Reports from Fairbanks indicate a Susitna Stampede event today with strong interest and a large expected crowd. Recent accounts suggest promising prospects for good weather and turnout, while other groups may also consider departure for a new opportunity as summer approaches.
A letter from the Alaska basketball team touring the States mocks an opera as unrealistic. They scout at Tacoma and cheer Nome’s woods surrounding a small stage. Sport Smith faces a woeful stage mishap as a dog team drives by and an auto runs over the lead. Mrs E C Darling hosts a dinner for Capt Mikklesen and others.
New York hosts a forthcoming billiard tournament as a charity event with voluntary trophies. Registration opens January 1908, inviting new entries and noting ongoing procedures to protect participants amid a legal petition related to the event.
While walking on Aten avenue yesterday Mrs Garfield slipped on the sidewalk and broke her arm. She was taken for a ride to the fort, unaware of the danger. Two prominent ladies were injured that day in separate incidents on Bain Way and the avenue.
Martin Kluetsch III was ill with pneumonia and admitted to Holy Cross Hospital where Dr Chace attended him. The piano drawn for Jan 2 at Simson Bros remains unclaimed with numbers 11 626 4 861 and 5 857 listed as winners.
An excellent grade of pickled pork offered at 1 cent per pound. The Archer Ewing Company states they have a large stock and prefer quick sales rather than carry it over, stressing a price that will move the stock.
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