31 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1914
Page
1
New York reports a revival of the Virginia Reel as dances trend back to grandmother era styles. Portland notes Gov West weighing a five hundred dollar weekly lecture tour offer and plans to seek a regional bank branch amid regional banking tensions.
Special Nugget Service from Washington reports on Burleson’s program to empower the federal government with wide controlling influence over economic policy and public utilities. The piece contrasts Wilson era reforms with Democratic push to nationalize or regulate key sectors, including communications and transportation, while noting partisan debate and implications for future governance. A brief item at the end lists a social event, Eagle Hall Roundup, January 31, with admission set at $1.50.
A highly distorted OCR passage mentions Nugget Service and Queen Mary with scattered names and events. It references a Senate vote and dates, but the text is largely unreadable, offering no coherent story, names, places, or outcomes to summarize reliably.
Washington issued orders for the Second, Third, and Fifth Provisional Marine Regiments to embark at Port Royal South Carolina and sail for Port au Prince Haiti. The force may expand with units from Guantanamo to exceed five thousand troops to protect Americans and sugar interests as revolt spreads. Marine reinforcements include field artillery and two batteries, prepared to operate nationwide to restore order and safeguard foreign lives and property.
A 31 year old woman was acquitted by the jury today in San Francisco on a murder charge involving a man named Nameaton. The defense argued lack of evidence and the Crown did not prove intent beyond reasonable doubt.
APPLES Famuse per box Winter Belles per box These apples are money and you should have a box in your larder not only necessary but beneficial CIDER BUCKWHEAT CAKES Oh such cakes with pure maple syrup It makes any ones mouth water Here is your chance Buckwheat Flour per sack 45¢ S W Pure Maple per can 50¢ Violet 2 packages ww These rolled oats best grade guaranteed Put in two pound sanitary cartons PEANUT BUTTER Is there anything better than peanut butter for sandwiches Ss W brand small jar 12yac Ss W Brand medium jar 26¢ Ss W Brand large jar 35¢ These prices are 33 1 3 per cent lower than the regular prices Buy a dozen PUMPKIN A pumpkin pie is alway order Thanksgiving brand 3 cans 50c in BEANS That cook in an hour Kidney large and new stock 12 pounds for OLIVES Bulk Manzanilla per quart 25¢
Notes from Alaska report enthusiasm for a weekend roundup at Baghe Wall and events including a Lightening Thunderbolts game and a baseball night benefiting a winter series. Government recommendations push for more small boats and tugs to improve fisheries support, with results from senior and junior divisions.
For thirty days Nome Tailoring Co offers 20 percent discount on tailor made suits to order. Fifty four new patterns in blacks blues serges and worsteds with fit guarantee and small deposit. They invite examination of goods even if not purchased and offer alterations cleaning and repairs. Between Zehner and Segerstrom's. Nugget carries Nome News and World's news.
A large Loyal Order of Moose gathering at the capital featured remarks on the virtues and benefits of the organization. Notable officials, including Vice President Marshall and Speaker Champ Clark, were absent due to business, while Emmett Adams chaired with Thomas Lanitham and others leading the session.
A Moose parade unfolds along Main Street with members in fur hats bearing symbolic horns. Dignitaries lead the procession before the lodge returns to quarters for an initiation and rousing meeting.
Mining editions are prepared for mailing at the Nugget office located at 660. The notice indicates readiness for distribution and shipment to readers.
Reported in New Orleans on January 31 a Mississippi river ferry boat with forty eight crew and passengers is in danger after grounding on a steep ledge. If the vessel slips into deep water it is expected to sink. The steamer Al Murante and a tug stand by the ferry.
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