08 May 1911
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1911
Page
1
Fairbanks endures worst flood in camp history as ice jam hurled two foot deep water through Front Street and Garden Island wreckage. Damages reach about 50 000 dollars with wrecked poles, collapsed docks, and businesses urged to clear debris for resumption of trade.
Rev. Matthews of Seattle declares he aided the investigation against ex Chief Wappentein by employing Detective Burns during a San Francisco visit. He praises the city officials for cleansing reforms and says his work is best served in Seattle, where he has settled permanently after earlier notoriety from a Chicago pulpit.
San Francisco prepares for a week of fleet maneuvers starting July 2 with about a thousand naval militiamen. The men will wear gala attire and participate in a series of entertainments honoring the Jack Tars. Modini's Cafe claims to offer the best and cheapest meals in town as a local recommendation.
O L Dickerson former Burlington official and new head of White Pass division arrived in Seattle and plans to sail to Alaska on the 16th He believes Alaska is in its infancy with future rich strikes and growing commercial prospects He left Burlington to pursue opportunities in the northern country and expects strong railway expansion there.
West Seattle gauges progress on a 320 foot wireless tower under construction. When finished it will be the tallest on the Pacific coast and enable direct Alaska communication via wireless towers with emergency cable use. Contractors oversee the remaining work.
Contrary to expectation the government decided no torpedo station will be built near Seattle. The proposed rendezvous for small craft at Puget Sound is deemed unnecessary despite earlier belief it would be established close to Seattle.
A vintage ad touts wallpaper at 1s per roll from Northwestern to brighten a dingy room. It promises a clean, bright makeover for a few dollars and emphasizes affordability for household upgrades.
A terse note describes an attempted outreach to the Peoplesvendre with a phone call from Main 5. The fragment hints at organizing contact efforts and a possible vendor connection. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
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