07 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1914
Page
1
A heavy northwesterly storm drove the steamer Charleng from Philadelphia within half a mile of the beach. The crew fought in rough seas for three hours while the lifeboats were launched from the station. Rescue efforts continued as the ship foundered and the wreck drifted ashore under violent winds.
A scrambled dispatch outlines a broad opposition movement led by rebel generals including Castro allies, with Spain and Venezuela cited as targets. Vessels loaded with arms reportedly sail toward the southern coast, while Mexican rebel forces under Neva are mentioned in the mix. The report notes international maneuvers, port activity, and potential uprisings amid a tense regional situation.
A garbled report mentions an Alaska race date tied to weather delays and a committee led by HL Grigsby with participants including Pat Hie Wennel, Dr Stan, Nester, Grant Ockeon, Ralph Lemen, Downing, Cote, Vieteber, Henny Hireh, D. Jones, Paley, and Thomas Wil Gen No for Nome News and World's Nugget.
Congress shown strong support for repealing tolls on foreign vessels passing through the canal amid tensions with Britain over the Pauncefote treaty. President Wilson urged lawmakers to remove the cause of England's complaint, signaling swift action to restore treaty honor. A nationwide poll indicated a safe majority favoring the president's push to rectify the issue and ease Anglo-American tensions. Also notes Lent services at St Mary’s Church with a Holy Week sermon schedule.
The Federated Church announces an evening worship service plus a lecture by the pastor addressing the question Why not if you want to keep up with the procession. The notice invites readers to subscribe for the Nugget newspaper.
Fragmentary text suggests a heated debate in Rome over church authority, civil law, and the role of the Pope in governance. Mentions of councils, decrees, and various factions hint at conflict between secular power and church influence, with references to Concordats and entangled loyalties.
Nome reporters chronicle the Moose Handicap to Safety event with teams finishing in five minute intervals led by Al Nicholson’s famed racing outfit. Russ Downing hoped for a private briefing before acknowledging the record-breaking run between Nome and Safety. The Alaska bill discussion in Washington delays weather permitting events and a Sunday ride for Nome’s children from Rowe’s office is announced for March 7.
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