04 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1912
Page
1
Reports from Pekin describe a growing mutiny as the republic gear shifts toward Manchu support. Fighting, fires, and claims of casualties including foreigners as Yuan Shi Kai consolidates power and orders rebels hunted. U S troops move to protect nationals amid unrest.
London reports the nationwide coal miners strike has begun and threatens four million industrial workers with layoff within a week. Dealers curtail stock as mines withhold coal raising fears of mill closures and production losses across Britain. Prime Minister Asquith notes mine owners refuse to raise wages, signaling government intervention may follow.
Evening music at the Eagle accompanies a one week sale of the best liquor and cigars in the market. Seward Com Co advertises this limited time bargain inviting customers to call and save on bottled goods.
Mrs Grace Wilde Walker answered a summons when an unknown person handed her a parcel that exploded in seconds, blowing her to pieces and damaging the house. Police investigate as the assailant remains unseen and the motive unclear. The Daily News reports the fatal blast occurred near an electric globe, with a fuse igniting on handoff.
In shuttle traffic, William Jennings Bryan tours the West delivering speeches in towns from Tacoma to Spokane. He rails at Roosevelt and Taft policies, while La Follette and other leaders rally for party unity ahead of upcoming conventions.
Nome Kennel Club marshals a high class Alaska Sweepstakes with Dr E E B Hill presiding. A vaudeville opening at Eagle Hall and a featured lady starter aim to draw crowds and set a time record. Members can join via $5 dues or $10 salation fee waived for new members, supporting a larger purse for the event.
Work will begin at once by 1 Maska road commission to corduroy the road from the head of navigation on Squirrel river to Kleary creek. This stretch will aid miners and may lower summer freight rates from Kiana to the creeks. Miners and operators have petitioned Nome officials for transport aid. news of an allotment would be welcome.
Government stamped goods in liquors of all descriptions require 100 proof inquiry at the Eagle saloon or call Main 164.
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