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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
4
The readable fragments show a school election with named contenders and party hints. Vague references to seats and months suggest a contest for a successor while listing candidates and voting context.
A fragmented notice indicates plans to attend boat races and mentions Granite Mining with unclear dates and locations. The readable items point to spectator interest in boating alongside a mining matter, but specifics are missing.
The report describes a crowded event in New Orleans with a special service led by local officials. It mentions a president present and a group called the Wilarts amid the ceremony.
June 22 report notes Unclear events around Major Clum with references to endorsements and attendees Varney and others present as a band and Wall acknowledged the event amid noisy activity and cautious praise.
Wada arrives on the steamer Corwin to Nome on business. He may consider athletic events but offers unclear details. The report notes uncertainty about his plans and possible competitors.
The article outlines the district attorney and his wife and children preparing for a trip on official business. It notes he plans to visit his father in South Dakota and be away about two weeks. John J. Reagan W. Bell and Coke Ht remain to handle civil matters and firm business.
Farewell dance for the German Mind scheduled at the A B hall on Tuesday June 28. Gentlemen members may bring a guest of two. invitations issued by Mrs R B Zehner secretary. Dr Sloan has new offices above the Dunham building opposite A B. phone Main 45. Granite Mining Candies advertised as best.
A city council passed an ordinance levying taxes for the fiscal year. The measure authorizes assessments on all properties and sets rates to fund municipal services. The action was approved after a council vote and reflects budget planning for the upcoming period.
Lieutenant Willard, chief officer of the Sosind corps, arrives on a tour of inspection. He has not yet fully evaluated equipment after an accident and notes wireless stations between Nome and Valdez must be tested. Success depends on three stations to enable direct communication with Valdez once operational.
The coroner’s jury identified the body found last Saturday night near the A M and T Co ditch siphon as W. B. Marlett, a Nome cook who left for a brush camp on Sun Set Creek to run a Hirschbergs camp kitchen. Death ruled accidental drowning. no signs of foul play. Judge Henton led the inquest and seeks the deceased’s relatives.
The steamer Umatilla, after visiting the Whaler Bowhead this afternoon, heads to Seattle with a mix of passengers and a noted treasure of value. Names listed include Grimsby and wife Mia, J. B. Helmans and baby, Mrs G W, R Hester and family, T Lane and others. second class passengers noted.
Fort Davis will host the Federal Labor Union tomorrow evening at 7 30 on the city diamond. A good game is certain to result with admission priced at 25 and 50 seats.
An American naval officer develops a face hardening method using electricity. Carbon powder is applied to the plate face and electricity drives carbon into the surface to the needed depth, leaving the inner plate tough. This contrasts with Krupp or Harvey annealing.
The steamer Corwin carried a large gold haul from the Koyukuk to Nome, estimated at about 400 pounds. Other items advertised include Blatz Weiner Beer at the Bank, Granite Mining Candles, and Edgeworth Tobacco at Yorky’s.
For sale listings describe a well furnished 20 room rooming house with 11 single beds, a two room house on Steadman Ave at 450 dollars, furniture for 17 beds and 15 bunks with lease at 700 dollars, a 3 room unfurnished house on Steadman Ave at 850 dollars, a combined bin and barn on Spit at 150 dollars, a well furnished rooming house with two lots 50 by 50 and adjacent 50 wide from Second Ave to Kings at 2750 dollars, cabins in prime location with 3 rooms plus one room and cache furnished at 550 dollars.
For rent offerings include dwellings business houses and a carpenter shop with a laundry site advertised by Bovey and Davison Real Estate and Mining Exchange on Steadman Avenue contact phone Black 223.
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