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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
1
Chief Laren of the petty patrol moves to expel undesirables at night aboard a steamship. Seven ungrateful men resisted and faced swift removal as others planned to board the vessel. In all about twenty men will be deported. The report notes hostile acts and rapid action by authorities.
New charges against Howard Gould are read in the New York Supreme Court. Affidavits state that James Detroyd and Michael Doody, hotel St Regis doormen, were involved in obtaining evidence against Mrs Gould and that Kennedy attempted to bribe for false statements. Father Murray reportedly advised Doody. A $5,000 finding is referenced. Court adjourned for submissions until Tuesday.
Mrs John Sandstrom and her two sons plan to travel on the Northwestern to spend the winter with their daughter in Portland. Mr Sandstrom will remain at the Sountough roadhouse for the season, continuing winter duties at the same location.
Jaffney's unveils a limited time sale featuring 200 elegant overcoats with a 25 percent discount for a few days only. Shop now for men’s and women’s outerwear selections.
Tom Ross, captain of Nome life saving crew, plans a surprise trip to the States after eight years away. He will go first to San Francisco then Washington, aiming to return to his familiar quarters in spring, and friends anticipate his welcome home.
A report recounts John Webber issuing a public safety threat and prompting a pursuit by law enforcement and medical responders. Captain Peter Sayne notes the incident near White Beach with no clear resolution, as officers and onlookers describe the tense confrontation and subsequent actions.
A damaged clipping from an early Hyderabad paper reports devastating floods in India causing extensive casualties. The text is fragmented but notes heavy rainfall, inundated streets, and a large number of deaths amid disrupted life and aid efforts.
Marshal Powell escorts a group of federal prisoners to a distant facility under tight guard. Among the inmates named are Mary A. Houses, George Quigley, Henry Fare, Thomas Ready, Harris Williams, and A. Mackin, with sentences ranging up to two years and six months. The exact transfer date and destinations remain guarded for safety.
A big entertainment and show at A B Hall tonight promises a fine evening. Dahl's Orchestra will provide the music for the program which includes overture roses and Summers and Summers. The lineup features Sid Day and Ivadel Parry with a series of dances and musical numbers.
Fragmented OCR reports a legal battle over Edison phonograph patents and territorial rights. The case involves Wilgullen Hilson and family seeking millions, tracing origins to Allison’s invention and the North American and American campaigns amid bankruptcies.
A brief, unreadable OCR fragment mentions a leap to death and references an individual named Walt Betis with unclear context. The text includes garbled phrases and stray names, offering no discernible date, place, or organized incident details.
Fragmented OCR text shows Bryan attacking Cannon amid campaign rhetoric. Mentions of Senate, platform, and Speaker Sherman tangled by garbled lines. The piece hints at legislative push and party press reactions without clear, cohesive facts.
For a few days only Gaffney's Imported Coburger draft beer is offered at 25 percent off at the Board of Trade.
A large deal unfolds in the Immachuk district with multiple parties involved. Details are obscured by garbled text but indicate a significant transaction affecting local business and property holders. The piece mentions several names and entities linked to the agreement and potential development.
A fragmentary note hints at the Seattle Liners preparing to sail tomorrow in a regional contest. Names and specifics are obscured by OCR errors, but the piece mentions local crews and a nautical theme, suggesting a sports or maritime event in the city.
Fragmented OCR text mentions cases in St Petersburg with deaths and obituaries alongside names like Vera Westwood, references to new cases daily, and scattered notes on dental work and a Denver company. The readable content is highly garbled with no coherent event or outcome.
An OCR snippet advertises music and singing with odd phrases and a Crescent venue. It mentions rooms for the winter at 15, 20, or 85 dollars per month. Names are garbled but imply a performance night and a betting line on a bet.
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