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Newspaper

The Nome Daily Nugget

Location

Nome, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1908

Page

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Movement Against Apl IX Islands Japs Get Fired in Hawaii

In Honolulu on January 15, plantation owners began wholesale dismissals of Japanese workers. About 20,000 Orientals are said to be unemployed as rumors of war heighten fear that Japanese in the islands could threaten colonial supremacy if conflict erupts. Meetings have occurred but no decisive action yet. mass departures and consular complications are feared as tensions rise between communities.

Nugget Honolulu

Batting Nelson Knocks Out Clifford in Ogden Prize Fight

In Ogden Utah on January 14 Batting Ison knocked out Jack Clifford in the fifth round. Clifford led most of the bout before Nelson’s decisive rush and punch ended the fight sending Clifford to the canvas.

Nugget's Ogden Utah Ison Jack Clifford Clifford Himar

Standard Oil Faces Up To 80 Million Dollar Fine

Chicago January 15 Prosecutor Sims tests Standard Oil on four thousand rebate charges. The maximum possible penalty if the trust loses is 80 million dollars. Trial outcome expected to find the defendant guilty on several or all charges.

Nugget’s Special Service Chicago Sims Standard Oil Great Trust

Old Blind Pauper Kills Another in Bute County

In Bute Montana on January 16 John Fitz morris, a 64-year-old blind county poorhouse inmate, killed fellow inmate William Bakes, aged 60, following a heated debate over the war fleet. The quarrel centered on Japanese and American fleets and how quickly the American fleet might reach the Pacific coast.

Nugget Bute Mont John Fitzmorris William Bakes Pacific

Strikers Win Out in Coastwise Steamers Case

The supreme court refused the California authorities injunction to restrain strikers from interfering with coastwise steamers. The decision was reported from Washington on January 14. The ruling preserves the status quo in the long running labor dispute affecting coastal shipping.

Nugget’s Washington, BC Supreme Court California

Twin and Ketchell to Fight on Washington's Birthday

San Francisco on January 1 reports Sullivan and Young Ketchell have signed for a 154 pound bout four hours before the fight. The match will feature four planned rounds with the main event establishing a local boxing card.

San Francisco Jan Sullivan Young Ketchell Washington

Packy McFarland Beats Bert Keys for Decision

Nugget reports Packy McFarland defeated Bert Keys by decision after a hard fought bout in Boston. Keys endured a harsh beating and showed resilience despite the loss.

Nugget’s Special Serviceoston Packy McFarland Bert Keys Keys

Skeleton found with shackled legs identified as 1868 outlaw

RAWLINS Mo Jan 14 A skeleton with leg bones shackled was found in a cave near Rawlins and identified as Dave Parker an outlaw who escaped from the sheriff in 1868.

Nugget’s Special Service Rawlins Dave Parker

Prominent business man deemed insane by citizens

Several citizens appeared before the United States commissioner this morning with a petition to appoint a commission to examine G. P. Goggin for sanity. They argued the reason was his extremely low prices at the bargain annex, claiming any business man offering such prices must be crazy.

United States G. P. Goggin

Pickled meats bargain at local store sale

Local grocery advertises pickled beef to pound at low prices to attract shoppers. Also features pickled pork sausage at 15 cents per pound as part of a bargain spree to draw attention to other offered deals.

Lane's Avenue Opens As New Street Extension

City council approved extending Lane's Way and renaming the new thoroughfare Lane's Avenue. Linton's Way will be incorporated with Lane's Way. Fire Inspector Camp warned flue inspection is more tedious. many residents rely on blankets and sleep late. Councilman Rice noted destitute family of Nelson, jailed for hootch peddling, needs aid. health and relief committee to address. An ordinance prohibiting sale of impure water passed final reading.

Lane Linton Morpheus Rice Nelson la Farge Health and Relief Committee

RANDOM MURDERS FOLLOW RACE RIOT AT STREET FAIR

In a street fair race riot last night here a young white man named Johnson was killed by a negro. A bystander, a young negro from Tishomingo, was also killed by a white man. A negro shot Johnson in the breast at close range. During the chaos a white man shot at a fleeing negro from Tishomingo who had not participated.

Hartshorne J. T Johnson Tishomingo

Stocks Rise as Demand Surges in New York Market

All stocks advance while public demand remains heavy in New York trading. Copper runs light and its price has been unchanged for ten days.

Nugget New York Jan

Miles for Congress Nugget's Special Service

SPOKANE Jan 14 Judge Miles of Point Dexter announced retirement from the bench to run for congress. NEW BILL PASSED Washington Jan M A homestead bill allows failed entrants to make new entries after proof gaps.

Nugget’s Spokane Miles Point Dexter Congress Nugget Washington, D. C Jan. M

Burned Theater Tragedy Leaves Town In Mourning

In Royerton Pa seven hundred people gathered at a burned theater where a fire killed many and injured others. Initial estimates ranged but authorities later confirmed numerous deaths and wide panic as attendees fled the blaze. Rescue crews moved through the wreckage while witnesses recalled the chaotic scene and the collapsed seating.

Theater Nugget Royertown Jai Uae

Cordova Seat Drama Sparks Thousand Voice Attention

A garbled report notes a mass audience at Cordova concerning a seat dispute. Key names and places are unclear, but the piece reference amplifies public interest and mentions a completion or sanction event.

Denies Nugnet's Special Service in Paris

In Paris, Nugnet denies plans for divorce from his wife William Jennings Reva and claims he and his wife are still married. He states he has been abused and that she will answer him when he reaches China in a few days.

Paris Adn Leavitt William Jennings Reva Torine

Eagle City Bill To Refund 750 Dollars

Delegate Cale introduced a bill in Washington to refund 750 dollars to Eagle City for a survey payment. The note mentions Mrs. Cameroi and a phone issue as a brief fragment.

Washington, D.C Cale Har Eagle City

Reported anarchists threaten to blow up the war fleet

Fragmentary OCR text claims anarchists threaten violence against naval forces and promises of action. Mentions special service, possible trials or penalties, and public warnings about disruptions to maritime defense.

Canal Widening Sought to Aid Battleship Transit

Washington authorities discuss widening a major waterway to permit larger battleships. The plan envisions expanding the canal to 110 feet, effectively doubling capacity and enabling ships to move between oceans in emergencies with greater speed.

Bellaves

Sensation Promised In Thaw Trial in New York

New York January 17 A. Dr Wood from Philadelphia testified that Harry Thaw’s aunt Harriet, now in asylum, and hotel workers described the defendant as nervous for years. The defense objected to certain evidence from De Turter and to Evelyn Thaw testifying. The trial continues with expected sensational developments.

Butler Jerme de Turter Abrec Jerome Evelyn ‘Thaw York Dan Dr Wood Philadelphia Harry Thao Harriet Harry

Accident on dry Greek trail injures Wallace and dog team

A man named Wallace and his dog team fell from a steep slope on a dry Greek trail last Saturday. Wallace suffered a badly cut cheek but escaped more serious injury according to Dr. The incident disrupted the party as the team slid over the edge.

Wallace Walang Ary Billy Draper

Movements of Miners Across Multiple Creeks

Sid Gale and N ATOR ALE prospect on Jess creek with a drill. Dan Patterson increases force on No. 6 Cooper gulch. Bounds and Niebhur deploy double force on Lakeview. Ringstoff and Soule use usual conditions. Sunset property spoaen to within three feet of bedrock thawed remainder. Egbert and O'Donnell work on ground teased by Ernie Blanck. Jon Center creek Palebiskey and Murray prepare for summer work on Buster creek with lumber and coal shipped out.

Sid Gale Nator Jess Creek Dan Patterson Cooper Gulch Niebhur Lakeview Ringstoff Soule Egbert and O'Donnell Ernie Blanck Jon Palebiskey Murray Buster Creek

Deadly Quarrel Among Chauffeurs Reported

In New York, a fatal encounter left Ormedy badly beaten and hospitalized after a dispute among chauffeurs. No witnesses. coroner's jury to determine if self defense absolves prosecution.

York Welmans Ormsby

Blatz Private Stock at the Bank

A terse note highlights Blatz Private Stock available at the bank. The item appears alongside promotional references to Granite Mining Candies promoted as the best, suggesting a humorous or fragmentary advertisement layout from the period.

Blatz

Hot Waffies at The Royal Cafe

The Royal Cafe features hot waffles as a highlight while nearby Tea Store offers lye hominy. Patrons sample regional items in a small-town dining scene with casual vendors and modest crowds.

the Royal Cafe Lye Hominy

Explorer Mikkelsen in Deeper Water

The narrative follows Mikkelsen and his sled team as they push toward deeper waters and encounter mounting hardships. Dogs chew harnesses, forebodings rise, and several team members face uncertain paths as the Arctic expedition nears its uncertain end.

Explorer Mikkelsen

Robber killed in hotel identified by city detective

The killer known as Harry Jamison alias Fagin, once a bellboy in Denver, was identified postmortem after a confrontation with City Detective Lee Jarben. He claimed a $10,000 jewelry robbery in a California hotel and faced a prior two year Colorado sentence. The slain robber earned a reputation across the era.

Lee Jarben Walte Dergel Lane Alae Molier Ryans Harry Mokaalita Fagin Jamison Los Angeles California Denver Colorado

Pioneer Igloo No 1 Social Rescheduled to Feb 19

The Pioneer Society Igloo No 1 social is moved to February 19 due to a misprint that listed February 10. Members are advised to note the corrected date for the event.

Pioneer Society

Pickled Pork Offered at 12 Cents a Pound

Archer Ewing Co offers an excellent grade of pickled pork at 12 cents per pound. They note the stock is worth more but need to move it now and urge customers to buy while quantities last.

ARCHER, EWING @ CO Archer Ewing & CO

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