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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
4
A court case recalls a female burglar linked to a 1906 murder plot. Charred testimony recalls a December 1907 incident at Withington, including a wife and a man named Hewett and a fall in a stairwell with gunfire. Authorities dull the scene into a sensational but vague crime memory.
A damaged text segment reports matters of conveyance and power of attorney. It mentions Hastings and Hastings address 11094 and references Winters. The readable fragments indicate legal notices in a records section with mentions of conveyance and authority.
Fragmentary notes mention a contested change of a terminal site near Valdez involving named figures CHArle Dugan Joe Leonard Erish Lond McCullagh Hughey ODennell and MOPistger. Donnell appears tied to the case while Mike Sullivan contests an earlier arrangement.
The Discovery Saloon raffles a famous phonograph and 164 records. Tickets are on sale at the Discovery Saloon, with grand prizes described as the best.
Churches announce tomorrow services at Pilgrim Congregational and rational churches with hymns and choir, and a Monday lecture on His Steps by Reverend Gabriel Onlorrary Hornet. Christian Science services listed for 2 pm at the Woman's Club rooms. High School entertainment planned for March 1, with local candy ads and club notices.
The team defeated Government Authorizes Con. AB. in the last match of the series after a fast contest. The report also notes local civic work and theatre plans with mention of Billie West as Uncle John in an upcoming performance.
Mr Fred Hanks leads Nome Kennel clubs production of The Snowbill while portraying Mr Felix Feathersome The Snowbill features Lemp’s St Louis Beer on draught at The Club and offers a North Pole themed entertainment evening with local taste and color.
In Washington President Roosevelt states strong support for a proposed child labor law in response to a secretary's query. He emphasizes reducing child labor as much as possible, reflecting his administration’s stance on protections for minors.
Entries open for a 40 mile event on March 11 close March 14 with a $10 entry fee. Prizes total $300 for first, $100 for second, and $50 for third. The excerpt mentions a wedding and various names, but details are obscured in the OCR text.
Classified ad offers a position for a steam engineer named Nugget at a corner Band 1 location with vague details. Instructions to apply at Nugget office or Third Avenue area with a pecuniary reward. Easy terms and inquiries directed to Joe Hall, manager.
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