24 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1911
Page
1
Washington January 23. Officials from the alian and in sessile n jean commissioners reached an agreement to reduce customs on many products traded between the two countries. Final details and specific reductions remain under discussion with jewelry and similar items not expected to see major cuts.
Word from New York reports Commander Davis of the cruiser Tacoma seized Bonilla's armed ship Hornet to prevent bombardment as property was imperiled amid turmoil in the Central American republics. The revolution disrupts business and locals blame foreign powers while Honduras and others claim motives. A semi monthly social is planned at the Masonic temple with progressive whist dancing and refreshments for members and guests.
All Nobles of the A A of the Mystic Shrine are requested to meet on Wednesday evening at o'clock at the offices of Capt Sundback in the courthouse. Business of importance in connection with the Shrine ball Mumms White Seal or Clicquot Champagne by the case or bottle at stor.
A Seattle Spirit City report claims Nome Alaska has depopulated as miners move to Iditarod. Officials consider reducing weekly mail to save funds, while Nome residents press for census and improved communication. Local merchants plan to lobby Washington for corrective action.
Nugget Special Service reports that Barnes takes a active role in New York state politics as Theodore Roosevelt withdraws from the public arena. The move shifts influence toward Barnes and reshapes political leadership in the state capital.
The article discusses Norton being considered for a merchant role, noting he is young with limited business experience. It cites observers who expect Norton to take over a chief executive position and mentions his background in groceries and bookkeeping.
Washington January 24 protests from about thirty thousand individuals from clites and western states flood Taft after word that New Orleans is in contention for the mammoth Panama exposition. Messages favor California and San Francisco as the proper site. The flood of telegrams, many urging San Francisco, arrives as February plans for a grand ball and festivities are laid out with music and events in preparation.
Captain Harry George protests government deficiency in protecting Alaskan waters. He cites numerous wrecks in the North and argues wrecks claim blame for inadequate service. He suggests action by the government and considers chartering a steamer for an Arctic survey expedition next summer.
A New York note outlines a $25,000,000 gift to Washington Carnegie Institute by an unnamed donor. The piece claims Carnegie founding figures and annual endowments, with mentions of Carnegie and related institutions. Also notes Elite Baths offering steam heated rooms and open all night for winter.
A fragmented notice from December 1910 references Mrs Hert Real Hair and a third party event on January 4. It mentions Toby the Candy man offering china lily bulbs for sale and notes a signed contract with the undersigned, with limited readable details about responsibility and dates.
The Code show scheduled for Wednesday evening February 1 features Mr Haffrey the impersonator performing a Drermvont gaert sketch with a lan artist, a word dancer, and an act of song selections. The program promises varied entertainment to close one of the season's top events.
The event lists an eighth anniversary ball on Monday February 6 at Eagle Hall and notes Shriners day on February 11.
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