03 May 1911
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1911
Page
1
Seattle police detective John Mayou was fatally wounded after confronting five suspicious men outside the Arcade dance hall in the Tenderloin district. He was shot twice above the heart and remains hospitalized with two .82 caliber bullets, as police hunt the assailants who fled the scene.
Reports from labor councils nationwide signal a crisis as thousands walk out and disputes grow. Chicago faces severe strife with trades quarrelling and contractors curbing hiring, while other unions report strikes and unrest. An ad for cigars and Elite Baths appears in the same transmission.
Red Men's regular meeting at Eagle Hall Wednesday night. All members invited. Meeting 8 sharp. Also mentions Seward Commercial Co. cigar window and a note about music to enliven the hour. May 2.
John Wells ace Percy Black and two young American promoters sail for England to organize a baseball league. They, former professional players, plan to recruit in London and form leagues in major cities with scheduled games. Black expects profits and promotes the new sport venture despite uncertain reception.
Ottawa May 3 The Canadian government has approved a subsidy for the Esquimalt dry dock and ship building plant now under construction. The project is expected to receive about 3.5 million dollars from the government.
Washington May 2. Lafferty the famous Oregon insurgent introduced a bill in the house to enlarge the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The measure would let the ICC fix railway telephone and telegraph rates and set price schedules for monopolistic corporations.
A natural gas main erupted in Kansas City Kansas during extreme cold. The blast caused fear, power outages, and darkness across the area as residents scampered from homes and stores. Authorities estimate property damage around 2500 dollars, with no injuries confirmed.
Trenton May 3 Governor Wilson will depart next Monday with his family and staff in a private car. He plans to reach Seattle May 21 then proceed to Portland via the Southern Pacific route, visiting California on the return and possibly a short visit to Mexico.
A newspaper blurb promotes a household festival style sale offering Whll paper at 16 cents a roll from the Northwestern. It claims you can revamp a dingy room into a clean bright space at a few dollars outlay.
In Chicago on May 2 the McNamara brothers, accused dynamiters of the Los Angeles Times plant, through their attorney, sought a venue change amid anti them sentiment. The district attorney says Ortie McManigal will not receive immunity and will be prosecuted as a partner.
An old style notice promotes the North Pole Hakery as the town’s best bread and pastry store and highlights the Nugget as a coffee house for job work offerings in town.
A group led by Adolph Eschell and Alex Smith journeyed along tributaries of the Squirrel River seeking promising mining country. After a chaotic course misadventure, the party found shelter at Deering, with all members safe and recuperating though rumors of hardships and fatigue linger.
Sealed bids are invited for taking down and removing the Woman's Exchange building at the foot of Steadman Avenue. Bids must be opened Saturday, May __ at __ o'clock. For specifications inquire. Freeding & Borgen.
A Masonic social is scheduled for Wednesday in Masonic Temple. Card playing starts at 9 sharp followed by dancing. All Masons invited.
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