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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
1
St Petersburg dispatch reports the czar declined clemency for Stoesel despite evidence. Court martial members reportedly believe the fortress surrendered before a necessary act and that Stoesel could have held out longer to defend against Japanese forces.
Report from Port au Prince describes armed factions aiming at the city. Fighters threaten an attack as warships arrive and the Breney legation calls for surrender while refugees seek shelter.
Crowds witness a price fight where Taning Hurts defeats Roche Aid Seats in twenty pounds. Burns lands decisive blows on Roche’s corner to secure a win as officials and guards monitor the ringside. Burns departs for Paris to referee a March 2 bout while Roche’s camp expresses disappointment. A separate note mentions for sale and local notices including a piano, cigars, a lost watch, and a general race discussion from the Tanana valley amid Fairbanks reporting.
A large crowd is anticipated for the Eagle hall showing of The Snowball with tickets selling fast since Monday. Miss Powell and Rose and the Breezes perform The Red Feather numbers, Arthur J. Brooker sings, and Leland presents Honey Toy. The program also includes a miners daughter act and a lecture at the Methodist church titled In His Steps with lantern slides. Admission is 1.00.
Washington March 1 The engagement between Senator Riki’s daughter and the Duke of the Abruzzi appears near certain as reports say the match links the Italian royal family with King Victor Emanuel. The social note mentions a dinner at Bagle Hall and a forthcoming event, with racing and musical entertainments noted.
A city banquet and ball celebrated Ireland's Patron Saint anniversary with toasts to leaders including Ma Taldwin, V. La Farge, Dr. Mustard, and others. Festivities featured green displays, shamrock lapels, and renewed community spirit as the Star care near Miners' hotel announced Sunday opening March 15 under Mrs. Brightman.
A damaged note reports a boat named P. C. on a rock with passengers in danger near Hayenne. The incident mentions Nugget's Special Service and Mare 9, with unclear lines referencing officials and actions by Ose Cope and others.
Seemingly garbled note mentions ice breaking boats headed to Nome for a mission. Names and dates are unclear due to OCR errors. The fragment hints at a Seattle related service and a May timeline but lacks a coherent event summary.
Seattle dispatch reports Alaska Republican committees met after noon to decide Taft endorsement for the state convention. The La Follette faction is working to block the selection as Nome Captain interment notes. Interment of Nome Captain also referenced in the station’s copy.
The article surveys debates around Alaska's compulsory education law and public schooling issues. It references unions, organizational growth, and calls for educational reform, noting the scale of the Workers' Union and related educational concerns.
The article reports Ernie Planck losing part of his fingers after an incident at a billiard hall. It notes the hospital transfer and mentions surrounding activities at La Royalita and related venues, with scattered OCR text indicating local establishments and beverages.
Trengrove and Vo Smith arrived at Fairbanks last night and will leave for Nome Saturday. Who’s to be the next new councilman for Nome Watch Larry McKeegan. ESTIMATE OF ALASKA S INSANE Treasury submits to Congress an estimate of the appropriation for the insane of Alaska. Ninety five cases are being cared for and 25,000 dollars will be spent next year. Congress to appropriate 28,000 with remaining from license funds. Old Daddy Forty miner associated with Only a Miner’s Daughter Co.
Readable fragments show a long list of canned goods and prices at a local market. Items include pickled products, salmon, beets, cauliflower, cabbage, mapleine products, and rolls. Prices range around 20 to 80 cents per item with occasional bulk offers.
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