Prepaid Message Rule Expands Across Alaska and US
Nuggets Special Service reports new Signal Corps order requiring prepaid messages effective July 1. Wireless and cable messages must be prepaid at origin or forwarded only after payment, with Alaska destinations affected from both states and Nome routes. Seattle merchants oppose. Washington DC defends the schedule. Congressman Humphrey introduces a bill to boost American merchant marine, warning current policy risks a fleet shift to foreign flags and obsolescence without incentives to build larger vessels.
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Americans Murdered by Moros on Mindanao Island
Manila reports four American men touring Mindanao were attacked by a band of Moros and killed without warning. The incident prompts dispatch of troops to the scene and vows that the Moros will be held accountable for the atrocity.
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Seattle moans over new mint tax and seek mint
June 25 Seattle residents protest a two dollars and fifty cents per thousand tax on gold sent to the Seattle assay office starting August 1. They fear shipments will move to San Francisco and trade will follow, prompting calls for a United States mint in Seattle. Dr Cora B Eble notes office changes and continues practice after July 1.
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Excursion boat Spokane wrecks near Seymour Narrows
The pa cific Coast Steamship Company excursion steamer Spokane ran ashore on rocks near Seymour Narrows while carrying a large crowd to Alaska. All passengers were put in lifeboats and landed at Ts bay. one person reported missing. The captain stayed aboard as the ship grounded, uncertain fate pending rescue.
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Man Falls 100 Feet Uninjured In Hotel Window Fall
New York June 9 An elderly man about seventy five years old fell from a hotel window a distance of one hundred feet but escaped serious injury. He lost balance while watching a runaway and turned a full somersault, striking the hotel awning which saved him from hitting the sidewalk. The awning was damaged. the man was up and around and apparently none the worse for the fall.
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Western Union May Take Over Postal Telegraph System
New York reports claim Western Union Telegraph Company plans to absorb Postal Telegraph and Telephone Company lines and complete network. Postal Telegraph manager denies intent to veto but discusses possible exchange to allow Western Union control of Southern holdings in return for Western states operations access for new telephone systems.
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Big Lumber Deal in Michigan
A large lumber deal closed recently as five thousand acres of standing timber in Puget Sound were purchased for five million dollars. A Western agent orchestrated the merger of timber claims to secure a vast tract, enabling railroad access to tidewater and transport to eastern factories. Lumber scarcity in the east pushes manufacturers to secure long term supplies to sustain operations.
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Hail Storm Dazes Washington DC In June Afternoon
Washington DC faces a severe hail storm this afternoon breaking the hot spell. Large hailstones knocked leaves from trees and flattened flower gardens, prompting concern over foliage loss across the city before the weather anomaly subsided. The report also notes unrelated promotional whiskey copy embedded in the text.
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Nome men gather data for Fisher monument reserve
Seattl e miner Joby Sutther land a Nene man will spend days in the Olympia National Monument area to gather data on misens erites within the reserve. He hopes to prove the strike is genuine, record mineral locations, and assess placer deposits in the Olympian range while officials review claims and permits.
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Lightning Kills Man Under Ground at Mine Shaft
In Wilkes-Barre, during a severe storm with intense electrical flashes, miner James Conres working 1500 feet underground was struck by lightning while drilling. The shaft air current carried the electric shock upward, felling him. he died before help could arrive. The incident marks the first time lightning is recorded traveling to such underground workings in the region.
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No Adjournment in Senate on Reciprocity Bill
Senator Penrose failed to secure a suspension of senate rules to fast track the reciprocity bill. After lengthy arguments for a July 25 vote, the motion was decisively defeated and no clear date for final action emerged, as more amendments are likely before passage. Mme Thiry announces a Saturday sale of millinery and dress trimmings at cost for summer and fall hats, from No. 15 Steadman Avenue. The Mining and Dredging Edition of the Daily Nugget will be issued Oct. 1.
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Government Bunting Warranted Fast Color 10c Yard
The Surprise Store advertises government bunting in fast color fabric priced at 10 cents per yard. The notice highlights durable quality for patriotic displays and seasonal use.
Taft backs Lorimer as senate probe opens
The Lorimer investigation moves forward with senators and witnesses shaping the probe. Edward Hines appears as a key figure amid party politics. The testimony tests loyalties as the panel presses questions about Lorimer’s election and endorsements. In boxing news Wolgast vs Moran is favored to go twenty rounds with betting tied as both fighters appear in top shape.
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