31 May 1911
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
1
Ex-President Diaz and family departed from Vera Cruz for Spain en route to a six month tour of major European cities. A crowd cheered and hissed as Diaz, calm amid nerves shown by his wife, spoke briefly to reporters before boarding. He said he plans to travel with family and enjoy the remaining years, though he has no definite plans.
Special Nugget Service reports from Seattle that the steamer Senator departs for Nome tomorrow amid great excitement at the waterfront. Most passengers are bound for Nome, with cargo of provisions and mail. the ship’s company prepares to sail from the port of Seattle toward St Michael and Nome, while onshore crews work amid fire damage and uncertain conditions. The Nugget notes boarding passengers and crew expect arrival in Nome after a voyage along the coast. The Eagle advertises glazier cards for sale at $2 per dozen decks.
Special Nugget Service reports Hamburg American line placed an order with a Belfast shipyard for the largest ship in the world. The 950 foot ocean liner will feature iron beds, modern cabins, telephones, running water, steam heat, a vast library, and a palatial interior.
Los Angeles May 31 attorney Darrow departed for the East to seek evidence aiding the defense of the McNamara brothers. He said the McNamaras have an excellent chance against the iron grip of justice and is pursuing a clue that may expose a bakery for the best bread and pastry in town. The Daily Nugget logo appears with subscription details.
Nugget's Special Service, Italy, May 31 reports the pope is afflicted with an arterial disease and it is feared his condition is very serious. He has been ailing for some time but had planned to be active, yet the illness has progressed.
Miss Yosteng slept well through the night and rested deeply. She is eating and taking nourishment, with doctors still hopeful for her recovery.
Efforts continue at Dreamland as crews clear debris from recent blaze and prepare the site. Hundreds of carpenters and workers set to rebuild with new concessions planned and space ample for rapid construction progress.
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway has placed an order for eight million feet of fir lumber for the Copper River railroad in Alaska. One million feet will come from Port Melkley mill, with the rest produced by several mills in Oregon and Washington. The order is one of the largest fir lumber orders in the region in recent months.
Fragmented text outlines a Supreme Court decision discussion regarding tobacco products and worker welfare. It mentions the United States and references public health concerns, economic impact, and federal versus state prerogatives. The readable portion remains unclear on concrete parties or dates.
President Taft voiced enthusiasm for travel to the Pacific coast, suggesting California as the sunlit centerpiece while mentioning Oregon or Washington as alternatives if circumstances permit. He indicated he would likely serve the continent in a future year and spoke of enjoying climates of the western states.
A devastating blaze swept through Silverton destroying much of the commercial section. Firefighters faced collapsing stairways and a broken ladder as several men were injured or killed. The blaze gutted hotels and jewelry stores, with losses running into hundreds of thousands of dollars and many people displaced.
New York May 24 Mrs Etwn Harriman widow of the late railroad magnate is believed planning to establish a university on the Pacific coast with funds bequeathed by her husband The plan reflects the late founder’s wish to endow learning institutions after his death and may extend to other western colleges and schools
The Corwin carries fresh eggs, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, ham, bacon, lard, butter, Carnation milk and other perishables. The cargo will be loaded and placed on the dock by dog team as soon as the boat can be offloaded.
Vouchers printed Nugget Office statements printed Nugget Office.
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