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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
2
The fragment shows a small town newspaper header for None Alaska with editor L F W Cobb and manager L C Denny. It notes advertising deadline before 3 PM the day prior to publication and a post office filing under federal act.
A garbled campaign recap notes expected GOP win despite irregularities and suspensions affecting polling sites. References to party leaders, election dates in September, and calls for vigilance suggest a close but decisive result shaping leadership and future control.
The piece argues Col Scott forecasts a Democratic sweep or strong results in key states. It weighs Taft versus Bryan, notes liquor law politics, and predicts New York City favoring Bryan while Oklahoma and other states show uncertainty. The column assesses urban voting power and regional trends shaping the campaign.
Fragmentary notes discuss state electors and party roles in New York and Illinois contexts. References appear to question Bleeding Brewin election preferences and regional support, with mentions of Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin.
A garbled OCR passage traces campaign rhetoric and candidate signaling. It mentions a "General Soon Whit" as a presidential hopeful, references Lincoln and other historical figures, and notes reactions to speeches and acceptance. The fragment hints at the evolving style of political persuasion and public reception.
A garbled summary notes talk of a Looker On column mentioning a 1M audience, a We ferer doctor, and a North Western Seattle site. It references price-setting by merchants, legal matters, and a dramatic Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition next year with a prehistoric Oregon discovery by A. N. Seyre of Tacoma to be moved to Seattle.
District court recounts minutes from a trial on a retail liquor license petition for J D Jouadon. Jurors present. testimonies by Michael Gaffney and others. power of attorney Trem CB MetConnell admitted. closing arguments by Coke FON. jury interrogation and deliberations led to adjournment until Saturday. jurors discharged from term.
Residents of Nome will have the chance to cast a vote for president and view the board of trade at the polling place. Ballots will be provided for candidates from two political parties in the field.
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