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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
1
Madrid reports a bomb thrown at the carriage of Grand Duke Vladimir as the royal couple emerged from the church. Five men detained. the bomber believed to have escaped. The wedding proceeded with calm, guards, and city celebrations including twelve artillery salutes.
Nome residents receive medals for Seward peninsula exhibits sent to the Lewis and Clark exposition. J D Thagard as president of Seward Tin Mining Co. earns the first prize and gold medal for tin ores with a 400 pound sample from Cape Prince of Wales claims. Awards for ledge tin ores and placer tin concentrates go to Seward peninsula mine owners. A J Mueller receives a medal for his exhibit. Nome ranch eggs.
A gasoline schooner named Admiral, sailing from Nome, reached Victoria B C after being imprisoned near East Cape for almost two months following a cache of whisky. Captain Nelson, previously out on bail for liquor sales to natives, and the crew endured privation before reaching safety. The Martha Tufts also endured Antarctic-like conditions and arrived in Seattle. A miners meeting is planned for June 8 at Golden Gate Hall to nominate a congressional delegate tied to Alaska’s mining industry.
The Nugget mining edition will be distributed to regular subscribers this Saturday. It spans sixteen fully illustrated pages and aims to reach miners and businessmen in Alaska. Copies cost 25 cents. mailed copies available after Saturday. A parlor suite raffle at the auction house Saturday night offers tickets from one cent to two dollars. INJUNCTION GRANTED: Herbert Grey sues F H Waskey H T Harding T M Gibson and others over Chestnut tundra fraction third beach line claiming a half interest. bond set at 5000 dollars.
Small town ad advises residents whose watches fail to keep proper time to visit Zehner's for repair services. It emphasizes prompt fixing and local shopping support. The note is concise and directs customers to a single local business.
Report from San Francisco indicates all rebuilding halted due to lack of funds. Thousands of workmen discharged as settlements and dates remain undetermined. No further information available on claims or future rebuilding plans.
Congress and capital city officials report Congressman Adams died by his own action in Washington D C on June 1. Authorities confirm the act and note the event occurred during a period of delayed transmission. Further details pending official statement and investigations.
Robert Adams of Pennsylvania committed suicide this morning at the Metropolitan Club. He shot himself in the cab and was found seated in a chair. He had been acting strangely in recent days.
Seattle reports the abduction and murder of 11 year old Elsie Nila from Renton. A local posse searched the countryside and found the girl buried beneath a bush. Ten chest wounds cited. suspicion falls on 14 year old Tom Neethan, though authorities doubt guilt. Local case unsettled, investigation ongoing.
May Seattle transmission reports rush to Nome as steamers Victoria and Ohio vie for loading capacity. Officials expect to depart by 4 pm with 128 passengers aboard the Ocean Line vessel.
In Caucasia on May 31 two hazardous devices were hurled at Governor Alikananof Kutuis as he rode a train. The general was severely hurt and numerous Cossacks died. the attack caused fatal damage to nearby houses and the wounded outnumbered the living. The event is described as a major medical crisis.
Frisco to Nome mail service outlines four to eight cents per pound for mail as the first shipment from San Francisco proceeds under post office department support. Zehne offers up to date jewelry and gold crafting services.
Report details the death of Patriot in Dublin and notes J Michael Dupyitt is deaf while describing a severe illness that led to blood poisoning. Mentions the Masonic Temple foundation nearing completion and future plans with land frontage specs on Second Street and Barracks Square. Fresh chickens advertised at Alaska Poultry Yard. Carstairs established 1778.
Major Richardson of Alaska force arrives. Major Clum sails on July 1 to inspect Alaska post offices. Promotion for Carstairs whisky noted.
District Court notes show B C Buckmaster seeking a retail liquor license at Bluff City with hearing scheduled Monday June 11. The Corliss parties sue D H Traphagen and two unknowns for possession of a half interest in No 6 below Johnson's discovery on the Kangarok river and seek $1000 damages. A divorce decree was signed by Judge Moore in John 8 Caldwell vs Katherine Caldwell.
A brief notice describes summer drinks available at a location named Thomas near the foot of Steadman Avenue. The item emphasizes a range of beverages for attendees and passersby in a neighborhood setting.
In Nome and Tin City Republicans have designated delegates ahead of the convention. The primary will be held tomorrow afternoon in Che City where Alaska candidates and Miners issues are discussed. Delegates elected include Keller and Leland with Hartelet as chairman.
In Washington DC a dramatic senate vote failed to seat Smoot as the chamber divided seven to five. Beveridge Silwid Hogkna backed the tie, while Take mite denon and DHT eH abstained or abstimately contributed to the stumble. A Lake Waehtghat bill and a mention of ice cream at Thomas' on Steadman avenue appear in scattered remnants of the record.
Secret service men form an uprising in Yengshan province as a British gunboat is ordered to the scene. Rainier Bohemian Beer on draft at The Board of Trade Saloon. Freighting to all parts. See R L H Marshall, 339 River street, west of bridge.
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