29 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1912
Page
1
A Chinese news summary reports Premier Yuan and Wu Tzeh Hsu demanding a 24 hour armistice extension. Wu insists on either abdication or battle with no extension. Reports from Pekin and Shanghai describe Manchu forces and rumors of Beijing fall, but sources warn many claims are unconfirmed.
Wealthy San Francisco clubman John J. Moore was shot and killed by his wife’s chauffeur after a contentious dispute alleged to involve alleged romance with a weld. The killer fired in defense of his life leading to a dramatic court admonition about marriage and divorce.
New York reports the largest railroad merger in U.S. history as J P Morgan papers the Harrriman system with Morgan Hill and allied interests. The adjustment unites lines from Atlantic to Pacific and signals a major shift in control of national railroads. Eagle annual ball noted for February 6 at Eagle Hall.
A late clipping claims a large stampede to a gold bearing area in South America will draw many former residents. Names like Tom Doyte Joe Sullivan Jock Flinagin Al Guinan appear with plans to travel the south trail. Tom Doyte sold a match for 15000 and nets 20000 in a purported gold strike tale.
A suitcase containing pounds of dynamite and 100 feet of fuse along with McNamara equipment was found in a Salt Lake storage area. Witnesses testified to similar sacks and clocks, linking the find to an investigation by detectives. A grand jury heard that explosives were allegedly stored in growing cities where large structures were built.
New York June 27 The duke said King George and Queen Mary may visit both the United States and Canada in the near future. The royal couple are fond travelers and anxious to visit all British possessions, though no firm plans were announced. A second item notes a Nome quartz company seeking funds to develop an eight mile quartz mine near the city with a plan to issue more stock and hire hundreds of miners in time.
Nome Kennel Club members are summoned to gather at Dr EE Hill’s office on Wednesday at 2 PM for important business, by order of secretary J V Sheldon.
Secretary of War announces a 15000 troop garrison to be erected in Hawaii as housing for future troops. Work proceeds under rush orders with material and supplies already forwarded. After completion, forces will move from the Philippines to Hawaii and reduce Philippine postings to four infantry regiments and two cavalry regiments.
Chicago dispatch reports a Roosevelt movement inviting governors to join a limited support faction. Four states’ governors elected are Hadley Missouri Osburn Michigan Fort New Jersey. Insurgent Republicans did not join and La Follette's stance remains uncertain as Roosevelt aims to consolidate delegates.
Yesterday afternoon Nome Elks met in Dr. E E Hill's office and formed a Bike Association with Ward Walter L Bohannon as secretary and E Hill as treasurer. They plan a third Sunday in February to discuss an entertainment with invitations to friends and a big ball. The Shriners ball is February 12 and the Kegoayah society plans lectures starting January 21 with Mr Castle on English courts and lawyers. City Bath House offers large warm baths.
President Taft leaves for York to attend a banquet hosted by West Virginia officials and to address supporters about popular government. Prominent politicians from Ohio and West Virginia will attend and speeches are planned ahead of the national convention.
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