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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary dispatch reports a would be assassin firing multiple shots at William Howard Taft, Republican presidential nominee, from a river steamer near Cincinnati. Investigating parties and detectives pursued leads while authorities questioned witnesses and searched the river for clues.
Nugget's Special Service in Sprin Va reports Taft urged publicity for campaign funds under New York law. Talks with Chairman Hitcheork and treasurer Sheldon emphasize strict compliance and potential legal risk in the national committee report.
In Chicago Hearst ignored Nebraskan candidate William Jennings Bryan as he passed through the lobby at the Auditorium Annex hotel. Bryan offered a handshake while Hearst hurried on without acknowledgment prompting protests from attending Democrats.
Washington July 29 San Domingo has taken preliminary steps toward revising its customs tariff. Information from the insular bureau of the war department says the current tariff is obsolete archaic and not suited to conditions on the island. Imported Coburger draft beer on tap at Board of Trade Edgeworth Tobacco at Yorkys.
A fragmentary report details internal clashes in the socialist camp as candidates spar over platform positions and discipline. Key figures include Chilberg and other local leaders debating class policy, foreign admissions, and labor coalition strategy. The piece notes tensions during a meeting at which party unity faltered and questions of electability emerged amid campaign rhetoric.
Tangier July 29 news that Mulai Hafid has arrived at Fez and proclaimed himself sultan. He requests recognition from the diplomatic corps but ministers have referred the communication to their governments.
Seventeen death sentences were announced today from towns and cities in Russia. A man and woman in Warsaw were condemned for involvement in an attempt to kill Governor Skullen. In Dahl Creek a petition seeks a polling place to avoid a 25 mile trip to Shelton, arguing many miners would be disfranchised otherwise.
A historical notice reports Erickson plans to construct a dry dock. The brief item mentions Negget's Special Service and unnamed local details, noting a Washington event date in July with limited readable content.
A fragmented report details Wickersham and related parties amid a trust dispute. Names such as Aleks Heuthal Ballroad and Neko appear in a context of legal action and property stakes, with references to court involvement and potential guardianship concerns.
A wealthy widow was jailed amid a high profile case. Authorities reported bond issues and a contested scandal involving her home and finances. The case attracted attention from local media and community groups. An arrest note references a senior defendant and delayed proceedings. The record cites ongoing legal actions and questions surrounding relationships to the defendant.
Fire threatens the Nugget mine as flames burn buildings and pumps that drain the mill. Miners face danger below ground until they reach the surface after the day’s work. Fire response includes external hand pumped equipment as crews battle the blaze.
The steamer Obie arrived in Seattle after a slow passage from Nome. Captain Conrad was taken to the office of Frank Waterhouse & Company and refused to speak to reporters about the voyage details.
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