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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1908
Page
1
A lynx was killed this forenoon near Shake river bridge, the animal having hidden under a hedge before being shot by men who found it beneath the shelter. The pursuit concluded when Mr. Mayben arrived with a rifle and captured the beast in a den-like shelter, ending the chase.
Washington March 28 A Nugget's Special Service dispatch notes pressure to seat Reed Smoot opponents argue aiding him would boost his re election bid while some back Smoot. The message warns that opposing Smoot could doom broader campaign plans and harm broader support among Mofo group.
John T. Reed was knocked down in front of his office yesterday morning when a dog team collided with him. He suffered a slight head blow and was unconscious for several minutes before recovering and resuming activity later in the day.
Downing arrived today from Candle Creek and reports a new pay fossil found above the mouth of Patterson Creek during winter. He notes the pay is a mile from the nearest previously found location and suggests Russian involvement in the discovery.
Carnation Cream priced at 4.85 with purchase of other groceries. This week features a long list of new specials and a request to obtain the New Special Price List. Fresh dates, sugar, flour, hams, bacon and more priced per unit or per sack. Archer Ewing Co.
A letter received by Jehu T from Mrs. Ramps Petersen discusses Ophir and related property dealings. The message mentions a district payment, a deed and a sale where No. 2 below was sold for 75000 dollars, though no hole has been sunk on I No. 2 below. the buyer is identified as Vinal.
The article highlights sled improvements by Jake Berger and Joe Parry with a 48 pound sled and a lighter 24½ pound model by Scheid & Co. It notes Scheid & Co. built the sled, while Herron’s relay team arrives with Tiepelman from Candle. five baggage teams prepare for the racers. Death Valley telephone poles are installed for race communication. A film program, Only a Miner’s Daughter, plays alongside cigars and Blatz beer at the Bank.
Local notes announce an April seventh event at Owls Harbor to feature a grand display and prize table. Organizers list stages, entertainment and refreshments with free admission and a focus on community festivities. Various committees and named officials coordinate tickets, boxes, and stage activities.
Regular mail service via the overland route will begin tomorrow for the western states with the usual Hoyne registered mail scheduled. The notice outlines the start of the hot regular mail and the annual Hoyne registered mail run.
Reports from Ophir Creek indicate Gerde, the newly formed city, will become an important name in Alaska's geography. Local observers describe rapid growth and strong potential for regional influence.
Earl Ment and Co relocate to No 7 Cunningham Creek with seven partners now running the claim themselves. Reported to have increasingly rich ground.
Young Brown and Patterson place an outfit on Center creek near Dornberg's old workings and will begin work there immediately, A. G. Oliver's.
Fragmented OCR notes describe American warships expected to reach San Francisco Bay near the Golden Gate. The text mentions Washington officials and naval figures and hints at preparations or maneuvers around the arrival.
Vague OCR text shows city voting figures nearly matching 1.7 lakh last year with a current figure around 1180 and scattered names and stray terms. The fragment mentions election activity, competing listings, and antennae references in unclear context.
A fragmentary item notes a caravan of mail carriages loaded with second class matter and a mention of an arrest. The readable text references a weak Mets plus a Bee Gees line and a nameless location with scattered words and dates. The excerpt is garbled and lacks clear events or persons to report more fully.
Fragmented OCR note mentions potential candidates for a city council election in a ward area. Names and details are garbled, but hints at campaign activity and candidate statuses. No clear, verifiable individuals or organizations emerge from the readable text.
Officers announce a drawing for discoverers at Lake Place Wednesday at 9 pm. All tickets must be presented at Pedue Phe Thuitieste Wertapi and Deed the Hawk egie to Milde erent deday. WANTED. Wemin cook seeks position to eng, apply room 43 Lawrence Hotel.
Candidate Craig sidelines politics saying the dog race drew all attention as voters left council discussions. He quips that listening to dogs is all one can hear amid the election buzz. Advertisements tout La Royalina cigars and Granite Mining Candies as top choices.
A riot in a New York City square ends with a bomb thrower dead and several people injured as police clampdown and mass arrests follow. Witnesses report clubs used by officers and distressed bystanders. The incident sparks a broader inquiry into the day’s violence.
A poorly legible report describes a severe house explosion injuring proprietor at the Hoskings residence. The fragmentary text references a dramatic blast, surrounding debris, and mentions occupants including Mr and Mrs Snooks. The piece notes a medley sketch by A. J. Rooker and Mins Stipek titled Only a Miner’s Daughter.
A sensational claim reports America warming and Siberia cooling as scientists discuss shifting climate patterns. The fragment references a New York era science note, with ad blurbs for St. Louis beer and cigars, hinting at a mixed newspaper page.
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