Alaska Telegraphic Tolls Cut Half to Nome July 1
Nome Daily Nugget reports Alaska telegraphic tolls between Seattle and Alaska reduced fifty percent starting July 1 for six months. Ten word messages drop from 2.40 to 1.95 dollars, plus 19.5 cents per extra word. President Taft to sign rider to the army appropriation bill. War Secretary instructed to waive tolls.
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Washington
Seattle
Alaska
Nome
Taft
Ohio
House
Senate
Secretary of War
War
Washington, DC
Stimson
Signal Corps
Washington DC
Pacific Coast
John L. Wilson
Wilson
Bnew
Frritory
Moller Stricken with Rheumatic Pains in Hip
Acting Mayor Moller limps about town aided by a cane claiming rheumatic pains flare after a period of relief. He remains bedridden while offering pumps and engines for sale or use, stating he can supply machinery and medical gear as needed. Address: near Cold Storage Sandspit.
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Moller
Mr. Moller
C. T. Albrecht
Sandspit
Wittenberg Encounters Swan on Way Home
Forum story describes Pap Wittenberg returning toward his house with a swan and a crane, causing him to stagger. Nemeites speculate whether Wittenberg plans a “big feed” as the swan appears large enough for a substantial meal.
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Wittenberg
Nemeites
Dr E E Hill Improves After Fire Incident
Dr E E Hill shows improvement after a setback during a fire incident in the adjacent building. He rested overnight and sat up briefly with nurse Mrs De La Croix supervising. His brother colleagues and staff maintain watchful care as he recovers in town.
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EB. BE. Hill
de la Croix
Railroads Granted Tariff Increase for Cotton Study
The Interstate Commerce Commission grants southwest and Texas cotton belt railroads a ten cent per hundred pound tariff rise on Larson cotton.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
United Stas
Cott Belts
Texas
Federated church officers and members to meet May 21
Meeting of officers and members of the Federated church including Sun fing school teachers set for Tuesday May 21 at 7 p.m. in the lecture room of the Congregational church. Committeemen Walter H. Shields Carl J. Lomen Je H Crowder named. Reindeer Market advertises beef, reindeer pickled and cured meat and dairy butter.
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Sun Fing
The
Federated Church
Congregational Church
Walter H. Shields
Carl J. Lomen
JE. H Crowder
Reindeer Market
Alaska Steamship Victoria to Lead Nome Northwest Service
Seattle May 20 passengers secure reservations for the first sailings to Nome and St Michael ports. The Alaska Steamship Victoria undergoes major refit to become the finest vessel to the far north with suites baths a new dining salon and social hall.
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Seattle
Hering Sea
Victoria
Aiay
Unutilla
San Francisco
Alaska Steamship Company
Neme
Seattle Construction & Dry Dock
Vos
al Si
Hake
Meyerrome
Mieers
Vietorie
Nome
Albert Sefehaeh
Western Altaka Steamship Company
Cmpany
Nene
St Michael
Largest road appropriation for Seward Peninsula
Nome May 22. Local Alaska road commission head Hoffmark announced a larger fiscal year appropriation for the Seward Peninsula division than in several years, matching past total funding levels for this year alone. The announcement notes credit to Mr Word Betey and indicates public road spending under government control for public benefit.
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Alaska Road Commission
Hoffmark
Fon
Neh
Ap Alaska
Aeenot
Uloffmark
Seware Peninsula
Two Fire Alarms Reported Sunday Fires Near Shops
Two fires were reported Sunday afternoon. A spark ignited a roof at Bourdon's barber shop possibly from the neighboring building. The second blaze at Riggs' restaurant started from a burning crude oil chunk from a smoke stack.
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Bourdon’s
Wild Goose
Lane's Way
Riggs
Fire Department Douses Blazes on Dry Roofs
Fire crews quickly extinguished two separate roof blazes that caused minor damage, with no reports of injuries. Fire officials note rapid response prevented spread and damage to adjacent structures.
Harras Club Organizing in Nome Portents of Nomination
A Nugget staff note reports the Harrats Club of Democrats in Nome is forming with Martin Harrats as the regular nominee. The Valdez convention papers favor Harrats as the standard candidate, with plans to publish a fuller article soon.
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Rhber
Nugget
Martin Harrats
Beward Commercial Co Special Bottle Sale Notice
Beward Commercial Co announces a special bottle sale for retailers and wholesalers. Details include bulk pricing options and wholesale terms to attract trade buyers. This notice targets local merchants seeking competitive purchase terms for the range of bottles offered.
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Beward Commercial Co
Married Men Battle Single Fellows In Wednesday Baseball
Two local teams, the Married Men and the Single Fellows, prepare for a Wednesday evening match at the public baseball park near the tanks of Dry Creek. Both squads have trained hard this week and promise exciting play as they vie for bragging rights.
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Dry Creek
Stockholders Offered Exchange to New Era Mining Co
Stockholders may exchange their Quartz Development Co. shares for stock in New Era Mining Co. Deliver certificates to the undersigned for the exchange. Russ Downing, Secy.
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Quartz Development Co
Sfck
New Era Mining Co
Russ Downing
Secy
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