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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
1
Mugget's Special Service reports a Portland murder last night at a well known jeweler’s residence. Tutterworth was killed by burglars who shot him and then clubbed him to death before escaping. Police have few leads and insist the perpetrators remain at large as the investigation continues.
New York Oct 22 Nugget special service reports Herrick of Ghie addressing a Republican rally. He declares that the better vote of Chie would go for Taft, as workers in his home state know the Republican candidate well and regard him as a true friend.
Nugget's Special Service notes a major gold discovery at Sylvanite New Mexico with local staking activity in three nearby districts Telluride and other sites are mentioned as benchmarks Daily reports claim surface assays show returns from 100 to 100000 dollars per ton while conservative estimates warn developments will test the extent of gold deposits in the camp
A disrupted lockup tale finds Frenchy wielding an axe against Chief Larson in the old Tenderloin district. The assailant was kept under guard after a clash that ended with a left hook, and authorities planned to bar him from aboard a pending voyage.
The Teamsters wage scale sets four horses at $4 per day with 50 cents per hour overtime and nine horses at $5 per day with 50 cents per hour overtime, with overtime at half on Sundays. Bar men earn $4 per ten hours to constitute a day. Signed by Julius Jensen, Secretary-Treasurer, October 22, 1908 in Alaska.
A damaged notice describes collecting ore specimens for a Bronte exhibit at Ulberville drive and seeks donations of specimens from residents. It asks for forward shipping and promises payment for selected items while urging prompt action.
The readable fragments indicate test polling by machine shops showing favorable leanings toward their next party. A note mentions Roosevelt in prior years and references a private stock at a bank.
A garbled report notes a parade past Petersburge and details street railway upgrades in New York City. It mentions six-car trains, weather effects on subway and elevated transit, and Canadian Pacific railway adding perforated steps and footholds for traction. Lemp's Extra Pale beer advertised at the Board of Trade.
Chaos surrounds a local brawl as the Stockyards team secures a victory in a rough confrontation. Spectators and officials report a tense scene with multiple players involved and rising tensions following the final whistle.
In a long view of succession, Mgr Lavelle is repeatedly named as Chicago born clergyman set to become coadjutor to Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco. While other candidates like Moyes and O Connell are discussed, Lavelle is highlighted by sources as a leading contender for the rectorate of the Catholic University and future archbishop in the chain of succession.
A cholera case was recorded aboard a transport vessel amid heightened health checks. Officials urged vigilance as passengers and crew were monitored, with containment steps underway to prevent spread and ensure sanitary conditions.
Taft asserted the legality of his decision while stumping at a rally. He defended the mien of his action, claiming it supports his bid for reelection and urging supporters to back his candidacy. The crowd cheered for Taft as he emphasized his certainty of victory.
At a marine inspectors inquiry in Seattle on October 22 Pitot Crater testified the Cottage City accident resulted from the ship's rudder refusing to work.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions The Crescent and a winter offer at $50 per month. Details are garbled with repeated words and stray letters, but the core refers to a monthly price for some service or membership. No clear dates, organizations, or participants are identifiable beyond The Crescent.
Fragments describe beer on tap at Coburger with references to drafts and a mix of unclear names and places. The readable portion mentions a draft beer offering and a possible tasting or event context, but details are obscured by garbled OCR text.
Fragmented OCR text depicts a legal or contract ledger with faded lines and garbled names. The piece mentions Dakere Maohane and Lakeman volume, possibly referencing a specific docket or file. The readability is poor, yielding limited verifiable facts and obscure entities.
A fragmented entry references a man adjudged with mental illness and involves a legal or trade body, with scattered phrases including names and affiliations. The readable portions suggest a court or panel hearing, noting mental health status and a possible association with a board or trade group, but specifics are unclear.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a British ship cast on an island and a special service inquiry. It mentions names or terms such as Nugaget, Travis, Wind, Fitaenine, Astin, and Auras with unclear context. No clear date or location is readable.
The event centers on a large Washington gathering with key figures and a notable display. It notes attendance by prominent individuals and mentions labor related aims and a ceremonial appeal.
Steamships are described as ready for their final voyage amid a lengthy maritime context. The article references ships, schedules, and wartime or postwar themes with scattered names and locations. Details are fragmented but indicate preparations and spectator interest for a concluding voyage of a fleet.
Reports describe a wide smuggling ring with ties to New York and Brooklyn and alleged duty evasion across the Mediterranean. Prisoners, mostly foreigners, await trial as investigators flag a broad conspiracy and recent seizures of cameos and corals.
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