19 May 1911
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
1
Two American partners Frank Healy and Amos Brown vanished from Manzanillo Mexico. Residents fear rebel captors may have harmed them as armed groups roam the region. Local Americans organize searches while preparing to defend against possible attacks.
Taft's arbitration treaty has been submitted to the British and French governments for approval. Andrew Carnegie, a strong advocate of permanent peace, is greatly pleased and hopes it will be universally accepted and abided by.
May 19 reports claim President Diaz will resign Thursday and seek a permanent peace. The rumor remains unconfirmed as Diaz avoids public statements amid war preparations. observers note no disorder has emerged and negotiations may be in progress with Madero.
Washington May 15 Chairman Clayton head of the judiciary committee favors waiting for the Standard Oil case decision before pursuing trust remedial legislation. He proposes delaying any radical action until the decision's nationwide effect is clear.
Washington May 18 Rep Hobson introduces a bill for auto highways spanning from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from Mexico to Canada. No action yet, likely to be shelved or rejected in a future session.
A group of medical men in Nome proposes a public park for the Barracks Square after a casual suggestion about benches and shade. Tom Rose of the life saving station offers to mobilize crews to install settees and a decorative feature, with locals pledging subscriptions and volunteers to prepare the site for children and families. The plan gains momentum as residents back the project and raise funds for a park in Nome.
Detective Burns, long tracking the McNamaras and Ortie McManigal, is expected back in Los Angeles Saturday to pursue leads in the dynamiting case. He plans further arrests as he follows up on the alleged conspirators and their timetable.
William Sellers, popular high school student and manager of the student magazine, departs tonight for Pioneer camp to work as a ditch walker over the summer. He hopes to earn enough money to attend a top college in the future. Friends regret his departure but wish him success. Nugget job printing at Lacey and Africanne.
The piece notes a single candidate for the acaney Int school board and predicts Don Alvez, Havana Cigars direct from factory, as the winner. It mentions saloons tightening security and bars dispensing drinks while polls are not yet open, with election mood described as calm.
Seattle police raided a poker den late last night under Chief Ranniek’s watch, arresting about fourteen men including prominent local business figures. Officers confiscated poker chips and cash estimated around five hundred dollars, with the operation described as a resort of chance in the city’s gambling district.
The town reports Front Street is free of snow and the clearing effort continues. Foot traffic and wagon travel improve as workers aim to keep sidewalks and roadways clear, hoping to maintain the steady conditions typical for this season.
Fragmentary ad style note claims butter and other foods unavailable due to not visiting Headquarters. Mentions cream cheese butter eggs oranges onions and generic pantry items with odd spellings and exaggerated claims of Alaska stock. No clear events or names.
An advertisement urges readers to call Peoples' Laundry for prompt service and requests the phone number Main 151. The brief notice emphasizes quick response and accessibility for customers seeking laundry care.
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