Discovery of South Pole dominates London debate
London papers race to confirm whether Captain Robert Falcon Scott reached the South Pole first, with wagers placed on a British claim. Roald Amundsen sends cautious reply from Hobart noting unlikely Scott beat him, while Royal Geographical Society withholds congratulations until confirmation.
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Tariff the issue says Speaker Clark
Frankford March 1 Speaker of the House Champ Clark told the legislature that the tariff will be the central issue in the coming national campaign. He said parties must fight on tariff, dismissing insurgent and progressive clamor as mere politicking and cloaks to sway voters. In Canton eight thousand troops revolted, looting and killing as thousands fled, amid reports of a violent uprising and safety concerns.
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Jilted Woman Fires Fatal Shot in Tacoma Leader
Miss Violet Carver of Tacoma Washington shot and killed J Edward Edge a prominent musician who jilted her after promising marriage and wedding arrangements were nearly complete She was arrested charged with murder claiming the act was warranted by his rejection and the circumstances News notes also advertise Toby's basketball seat sale for Wednesday March 13 at noon
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Marquam of Fairbanks Wins by Average Majority 65
Special Nugget Service FAIRBANKS March 12 The Republican primaries in Fairbanks drew strong turnout with 474 votes cast. The Marquam ticket won an average majority of 65 in the city, defeating the Wickersham ticket. Thomas Marquam, Fairbanks attorney, leads the pro miner and anti capital interests and is seen as the sole ticket able to defeat the rival delegates. Chas Herron, Nog, arrived on the day after the convention to drum up support for Straight politics. No active candidates were declared in Fairbanks for the nomination. Marquam plans to attend the Cordova convention. Herron and Marquam will work to secure regional support. The Nugget price is $2.00 per month.
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Refugees Petition for War Vessels Special Nugget Service
SEATTLE March 11 Saturday mourning when Charles Hufford the drummer came up for sentence having been found guilty of killing Miss Gladys Tesche the dude s pronounced Life imprisonment with the guilty person The crime was committed by Hufford on New Year s eve when a crowd of merry makers were enjoying the celebrations that would ring out the old and ring in the New Year Miss Tesche had been bothered by C H Hufford the salesman for some time and whenever he was in town could not leave the house without being accosted by him New Year s evening she knew the man was in town but wanted tre for the merry makers so invited her mother to go along with her for protection It Gne a beautiful Sunday evening the mother and daughter were strolling down town when Hat ford came down a side street rushed up to his sweetheart who spurned his love fired four shots into her body killing her almost instantly The mother grappled with the murderer and screamed to the top of but the crazed lover broke away and dashed down the street only to be overtaken and knocked down by a policeman on a motor cycle ar voice Nome Daily Nugget
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Yuan to Take Oath of Office at Pekin
Acting President Yuan Shikai will take the oath as executive of the provisional government in Pekin. Cabinet members head to the capital to establish the new republic, with elections planned to select a permanent president and delegates to the national convention. The timing of the national election remains unsettled amid ongoing uprisings.
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Socialists Break Up Meeting in Portland
Sunday evening a large number of socialists disrupted General Powell's meeting in Portland, hooting the speaker and forcing him to abandon the rostrum. The incident followed by a brief note on local commerce and a separate Reuters item on Mexican rebels routed near Gomez.
Asquith Aims To End Global Coal Strike
London reports a tentative settlement approach as Prime Minister Asquith seeks to avert the coal strike. Union and operator representatives negotiate with government mediators to avoid a broader walkout while world attention centers on a potential global labor stoppage in the coal industry.
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House Agrees On Canal Rates
The House committee in charge of the Panama Canal rate bill has agreed on a maximum rate of $1.20 per ton for all merchandise passing through the canal. The system intends to set international tonnage charges with room to adjust, aiming to ensure sufficient revenues for canal operation and maintenance. No preference will be given to American vessels.
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