24 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1911
Page
1
A Washington inquiry into Senator Lorimer escalated as witnesses testified about alleged improper influence and patronage. The hearing examined bribery claims, control over appointments, and the possible misuse of Senate power amid pressure from party leaders and key figures.
In San Francisco on July 24 the American Federation of Labor appeals to workers nationwide to donate for the defense of the McNamaras. The effort seeks funds up to October 1 ahead of the trial set for October, aiming to raise about $100,000 as attorneys prepare evidence and pursue cases through the courts to the Supreme Court if needed. The appeal emphasizes wide labor support and urges working men to contribute.
During the July 4 celebrations in Stam boul Constantinople a massive fire destroyed two thousand buildings. Firefighters struggled for hours and the damage is estimated in the millions within the area called Turkish Stamboul by the Theodosian Walls. The fire consumed mosques public offices and historic ruins as revelers joined in fighting the flames.
K W Matthewson, a wealthy Everett lumberman, was killed Saturday afternoon near Tacoma when his car jumped a road embankment on Mount Rainier road. The auto toppled and crushed him instantly as it rounded a curve. Printing note about Nugget job work services.
July 24 report states a cholera outbreak in the city with one death. Quarantine rules are enforced to stem spread. Suspected entry linked to migrants and travelers. source notes blind spot on how illness entered. Nugget subscription required for full details.
A major blaze at the Montana Street Lumber Mill on the Seattle tide flats endangered the south city, with flames leaping to nearby warehouses and the Heffernan Dry Dock. Fireboats sprayed salt water as crews fought the stubborn fire for hours, with damages estimated around 100000 dollars and several thousands of feet of dry lumber perishing.
President Taft visited Manassas on July 21 and 22 to address crowds gathered to commemorate the 1861 Battle of Bull Run. He spoke on international peace, urging arbitration to prevent future conflicts while veterans from both sides walked the battlefield in a shared, reflective scene.
Washington July 45 1 Assistant Chief Engineer reports the Navy and War Department seek authority to construct trustles and wharves at Controller Bay Alaska to supply war vessels in Northern Pacific and Bering Sea waters from the high grade coal deposit near Controller Bay. The report to Congress notes refitting of 30 rooms for summer trade and mining hotels ready for travel trade. local notices advertise concerts and services.
Local Nugget Office advertises wrapping paper for sale cheap along with a scattered jumble of political and civic notes. The fragmentary text mentions candidates and duties, but the readable item centers on an inexpensive wrapping paper sale at the Nugget Office.
A brief notice reports a king and queen consort dying together during a dramatic royal event. The obscure message references appointments of peers and a Cerne abbot style committal, with tangled phrases about estates and witnesses, suggesting a ceremonial or political context around the pair.
Fragmentary report notes hail and rain at Washington with references to damages at Mount Vernon and related wreckage. Mentioned events hint at flooding or storm impact affecting a river area and ships. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Wireless dispatches report the steamer Victoria is 100 miles east of Kiss The sea is smooth and weather fine The captain expects Teach Beattie to reach moon Thursday. dredging edition of the Sly Nugget will be issued Oct 1.
The Steamship St Helens arrived at RL Michael List last night at midnight with a large shipment of freight bound upriver. A fire at North She delayed the dispatch of cargo and guards are awaiting further instructions. Pineapples are listed at 50 apiece in the freight notes.
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