Senator Nelson Doubtful on Alaska Trip
Senator Knute Nelson heads the congressional Alaska visit committee and says an August 1 start is needed to complete the trip. If Congress stays in session, delays could push the plan into next year. He notes personal experience with northern delays and the need for timely data from miners and merchants.
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Nugget
Washington, D. C
Knute Nelson
Congressional Committee
Alaska
Seattle
North
Howe
Congress
Membe Congressional Committee
Snyder wins circuit court case over Nome Sinook Mining
William Snyder prevailed in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals against the Nome Sinook Mining Company over a Center Creek mineral claim. The court held that a one member association cannot hold extensive mineral lands. eight members can hold 160 acres or twenty acres each. The opinion sustains Snyder's appeal and rejects the company's adverse claim. The local case was Nome Sinook vs William Snyder with James Bell as attorney. The Eastern Star and Masons announce a social at the Masonic hall on May 24.
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Nugget’s Special Service
San Francisco
Circuit Court of Appeals
William Snyder
Nome Sinook Mining Company
Ninth Circuit
Decison
United States
Snyder
Center Creek
Nome
Smnook
James Bell
At Y
Eastern Star and Masons
Masonic Hall
Taft Denounced in Senate in Reciprocity Debate
In a lengthy Senate debate on the reciprocity bill Senator Knute Nelson denounces President Taft for attempting to push the measure through Congress without amendments. He argues such maneuvers defy congressional rules and require careful, multi viewpoint consideration before passage. RING US UP. American Vacuum Cleaner ad announces White goods sales and office move to Nome Bank building after May 29 with mains telephone contact.
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Senate
Knute Nelson
Taft
Congress
Nelson
United States
Seward Peninsula Power Company
Nome Bank & ‘Trust Company
Lanesway
War Ends as Mexican Factions Agree to Peace
Juarez May 23. News reports that representatives of the rival armies have agreed to a peace settlement and a formal transfer of power. President Diaz y Madero is to step down, with authorities promising a stable government and a swift return to normal life for civilians and farmers. Soldiers parade in the streets as the city braces for disbandment of forces and a return to private labor. The populace breathes relief after months of raids and upheaval.
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Juarez
Aetchens
Mexico
Dihiax A Madero
Pei
Dave Maerte
Ste
Dhue
Mosthy
Aetust
Compton
Dionene Redlen Grete
Senate Passes Alaskan Bill
The Senate approved a bill directing five percent of all fines collected in Alaska to a fund for the indigent in the territory. The money is for the care of white indigents and not for Eskimo or other natives beyond prior appropriations. Senator Ison, who introduced the measure, secured passage amid some opposition during the extra session.
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Washington
United States
Senite
House
Alaska
Ison
Schmitz Now Penniless in Mexico Venture Collapse
San Francisco May 23 Nugget reports ex mayor Schmitz, once powerful, is penniless after a Mexico venture failed. With no work and a rumored trip to Australia to start anew, he declares he is through and blames newspapers for ruining him.
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Nugget
San Francisco
Schmitz
Mexico
Horn
New York World Names Hughes Progressive Candidate
The New York World reports Governor Hughes as a progressive candidate for the presidential nomination. The story notes the claim is unconfirmed but believed true by many readers.
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NEW York World
Hughes
New York
York World
Hughes Asn
Army Shoes Graft Probe Ordered by House
The House demands the Secretary of War produce ten years of army shoe contracts amid graft suspicions. An investigation is expected to begin. The report places the focus on procurement practices within the War Department.
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Nugget Special Service
Washington
House
Secretary of War
Mass Meeting Draws Alaska Natives and Friends in Seattle
A Seattle mass gathering of Alaskans and supporters discussed opposition to Taft policies and urged action in favor of Alaska's eastern territories. Attendees called for a petition and planning to address the issue with local and regional officials.
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Elaine
Taft
Bertholf Appointed Commandant of Revenue Cutter Service
Endorsements boosted Capt. Bertholf to commandant of the United States revenue cutter service. Governor Walter E. Chirk and other naval figures supported him, noting Bertholfs popularity among mariners. He is known across Alaska and the Pacific and Atlantic coasts for extensive sea service under the American flag.
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Walter E. Chirk
Bertholf
United States Revenue Cutter Service
Park committee appoints members and chairs event roles
The Nugget lists assignments for park event committees including Advertising Mines Murane Schofield Hesler and Castle. Music McManus Hanks Goggin McGuire LorM Took Sule Le Cleren. Floor committee Judge Murane Meyer Gilmere Dr Sloan Wor Me Ghire Captain Sundhack. Arrangements Moves McManus Bruner Downing Stan Powell Goggin Dr Mustard. Patronesses Mmes Taggart Cowden Whittren Marshall Cochran Divine Eastaugh Fleming and others.
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Mines Murane
Schofield
Hesler
Pie Hisl
Mr. Castle
Messrs. McManus
Hanks
Goggin
McGuire
Lor
Mm Took
Sule
le Cleren
Judge Murane
Meyer Gilmere
Dr Sloan
Wor Me Ghire
Captain Sundhack
Moves McManus
Bruner Downing
Stan, Powell
Mesers
Tom Ross
Dr. Mustard
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Masonic Social
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Dorse Old Navigator
Mmes Taggart
Cowden
Whittren
Marshall
Cochran
Divine
Eastaugh
Fleming
T. M. Gibson
Gordon
A. Gibson
Grigsby
J. Lamen
Polet
George Lamen
Coombs
Beiffert
Stevens
Charles Thompson Marks
Adams
Guffy
Brown
Freeding
Borgen
Peterson
Ernst
R.W. Thompson
Montgomery
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