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Newspaper

The Nome Daily Nugget

Location

Nome, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1908

Page

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Attempt to blow up KiW York bank judged unwise

War Department disapproves plans to improve defenses at Deception Pass citing excessive costs and limited advantage. Nugget's Special Service reports in Washington DC. Also notes the death of Mrs. Youngquist in Tacoma and that three children survive her.

Kiw York Bank WAR Department Deception Pass Nugget’s Special Service Washington, D.C Deception Demises Pass S. J. Youngauist Nome

Bomb Explodes In Italian Bank Window In New York

A large blast shattered the window of a New York Italian bank today. Police report a robbery attempt failed as the attacker fled, leaving debris and gold on display.

York Jan Bank

Bluff native opens gents furnishings store on Pike Seattle

Tom Gilna formerly of Bluff opened a gents furnishings shop on Pike street Seattle. Two keys found on Front street reported by Nugget. Vaudeville show scheduled for February 8.

Seattle Tom Gilna Bluff Pike Street Front Street

World's Champions Beat Nome One Point

The Nugget's Special Servi club basketball team defeated Nome by one point in Kansas City last night. The champions, last year’s world titleholders, had previously beaten Columbia University in two games. Nome lineup included Alford, Keown, Swann, McIntyre, Burley, and Bilyeu in a fiercely close, crowd-pleasing clash.

Nome Alaska Homesters Alford Keown Swann McIntyre Burley Bilyeu

Lawmaker Warns Appropriations Could Deepen Deficit

Congressman Tawney told the House that proposed appropriations must be cut or a treasury deficit of about 100 million dollars could occur in the current year. He concedes some funding is necessary but argues others serve only to promote the requesters.

Nugget Washington, D.C Counessman Tawney House Treasury Joie

Games Tonight at Eagle Hall

The Y M A boys face the A T team in a highly billed collision with Captain Harry Donnelly saying Christians are in peak condition. Harry Lawton leads the A B team and vows a fast ball game if Christians prevail. Owls versus A B’s features Morte Atkinson catching and W Kirk pitching, promising nonstop action at Eagle Hall.

Y. M Harry Donnelly Harry Lawton A. B Eagle Owls A. B's A. B’s Morte Atkinson W. Kirk Eaglehall

Williams Retained by Northwestern Company in Nome

Reliable mail from Nome says George Williams is nearly the sole remaining former official of the Northwestern Company. All other prominent figures in Nome's life are believed to have been forced to resign or depart.

George Williams Northwestern Company Nome

Pickled Pork Offered at Discount by Archer Ewing & Co

Archer Ewing & Co offers an excellent grade of pickled pork at 1% per pound. The firm notes the meat is worth more but must move stock, and invites buyers to take advantage of the low price before it is carried over.

Archer Ewing & CO Archer Ewing &2Co

Nome Lady Stricken With Heart Failure After Visit

A prominent Nome physician rushed to the bedside of a well known local woman at 8 30 p m noting heart failure. He asked about a possible shock and was informed she had visited Goggin s Bargain Annex before deteriorating.

Goggin

Blatz Private Stock at the Bank and Rooms to Rent

A transient room to rent at Hogan and Third street offers board options. The notice also highlights a big vaudeville show scheduled for Saturday February 8 at the venue.

Blatz Hogan and Third Street

May Build Boat for Trading Here

Mose Rosencran and Captain Quint, now in Seattle, plan to build a boat for trading along the coast. They aim to trade north toward Banks' Land, fearing potential risks in the venture.

Mose Rosencran Captain Quint Seattle

Granite Mining and Domestic Cigars at the Board of Trade

Fragmented text describes conditions in Granite Mining and mentions candies as a contrast. Several names and places appear scrambled, including references to Fonecielte and Jit reveln dutius. The excerpt hints at a trade board event and possibly public concerns about breathing difficulties and safety.

Jis Bret Fonecielte Board of Trade

Perkins Said to Be Out of Northwest Company

Fragmentary note reports Perkins leaving Northwest Company and mentions related names and Seattle connection. The text is garbled and unreadable in parts but references a tea store claiming to offer first class teas and fresh roasted coffee in the city.

Roller Winner Seeks Championship After Gripping Match

Jat, 24, and Dr Roller faced Parmner Trig Nene in a fierce state wrestling bout. The first hour lasted 50 minutes with both athletes delivering Herculean efforts before Roller finally toppled his opponent. The second fall took 20 minutes, Roller dominating and issuing a challenge to Gotel Fay for the title.

Seattle Roller Jeroally Gotel Fay

Navy Secretary Speech Sparks Pacific War Defense Debate

Navy Secretary condemns coastal mine planting plans and criticizes opponents in the Pacific war defense debate. He asserts Republicans may back certain candidates, while his foes call it gallery theater, amid political pressure and mixed reactions in Washington.

Cale’s Alaska Reform Proposals to Mining Congress

Delegate Cale writes to President Gide Braith at the Mining Congress session in Seattle urging Alaska policy changes. He argues Congress is too busy for Alaska details and proposes reforms on land and mining management, road funding, and administrative procedures aimed at guiding Washington legislators.

Nugget Seattle Deelgate Cale Gidebraith Mining Congress Washington Congress Alaska Home Rule

Revolution in Portugal Killed Just in Time

Lisbon reports a failed coup overnight as 49 prominent men were arrested and jailed. The would-be republic tried dynamite strikes on government offices and army HQs, aiming to seize the royal family and plunge Portugal into upheaval. The city shows wide panic and a hunt for conspirators as bombs are found in streets.

Nugget Lisbon Portugal Siste

Rosene Remains With Northeast Siberian Co

John Rosene continues as president of the Northeast Siberian Company despite severance from Northwestern. The firm plans extensive Siberian operations next summer across the water from Nome and Rosene is said to be pushing preparations vigorously for a large season of work.

Lent John Rosene Northeast Siberian Company Northwestern Nome Siberia

Secretary Cortelyou to Brief Senate on Panama Bond Issue

Secretary Cortelyou told the Senate he will provide a full statement about the Panama bond issue by week’s end. Nugget's Special Service reports from Washington with brief notes on current financial matters.

Nugget Washington, DG Secretary of the Navy Ific Coast Jeclares Warhington Washington, D Cortelyou Senate

Folk Will Fight Hard In City Race

Volk declared today he is hard in the race against Ste and that he will fight hard to win. Hot waffles at The Royal Cafe. Vaudeville February.

Nugget City Volk Hart Seal Ste

Thaw Trial Evidence Curtailed by Court Ruling

New York January 21 the court limited the admissibility of expert evidence in the Thaw trial allowing only enough to prove the contentions. The alienist witnesses will testify for two days, shortening the trial accordingly.

Ugget New York Rediey

Health of Coast Advocates Pacific Protection Plan

The house committee recommended a large appropriation to safeguard Pacific coast health. It urged stronger precautions against contagious diseases arriving from the Orient to protect residents along the coast.

Nugget Shington D.C House Pacific Coast Orient

Copper district praised for potential in Southeast Alaska

A geological report on the Aetent Kan district notes the region's weather is promising for Southeast Alaska, with copper prices cited as a key factor holding back rapid development. It predicts high future activity as copper actions enable growth. Also mentions a vaudeville show on Feb 8 and Gene Hays sidelined by illness.

Aetentkan Weeting Alaska

Pickled Beef and Pork Sausage Bargains

Sell pickled beef at low prices to attract customers along with pickled pork sausage. The ad notes the per pound price and promotes other bargains at our store. Archers, Ewine & Coa Archers Ew ing & Co are listed as the sellers.

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Nomeite Pau Dave Maemo Hunttettin Levene Cele Eagle Hall Solomon Hifttel Perkins N. W. Co Pabunet Derichus Stoyhanger Roller Winner Farmer NAVY Taft Cale THE Howes Elaine Mabie Holt Tink de Sunny Ernest Gieordes Warren Sever Pini Neue Riers Phe Agin Teat Jayne Ainah Ragaliat Celie Calica Lye Hominy the Royal Cafe Reuf Gage AAS Phannech Sun Thaw Nugget's Vaudevilly Gene Hays Mr. Mustard Jarcher Archer, Ewing
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