06 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
1
Berlin signals promise to bend toward U S aims on submarine warfare in hopes of preserving amiable ties. Bethmann Hollweg denies plans for U S aggression and argues reports of imminent hostilities are unreasonable. dispatch from Berlin corroborates protest in Reichstag against such claims.
Reports to the justice department indicate Felix Diaz has landed in Mexico and heads a well equipped force in southern Mexico. He is recruiting a large army to contest the capital with Carranza and is believed to have substantial funds and support from Guatemala.
Milwaukee filed April 5 A. P. A. services report La Follette suffered a severe defeat in the presidential state primaries held yesterday.
J Cassin Williams a Riggs National Bank clerk departs for Fairbanks Alaska to serve as disbursing officer for the Alaska engineering commission on that division The note also mentions Bertha Johnson performing at Cabaret Night on Saturday
Sacramento April 5 Governor Johnson said he would accept an invitation from citizens of Washington to deliver a series of addresses on non partisanship in state government. He remains confident non partisanship will curb political evils and ensure future progress.
German war squadron fights with British torpedo boats off Norway coast. Reports cite damage to the German squadron and possible retirement after heavy cannonading. A German destroyer towed past Helsingor. officials note uncertainty about outcomes. Also: French and British ships sink a German submarine in the Mediterranean and capture its crew. British and neutral vessels suffer losses near the British Isles per admiralty.
The Dirigo an American sailing ship loaded with barley from Seattle bound for Swedish consignees was seized by British warships and reported to the state department. Secretary Lansing offered few details but said the seizure would be investigated and add to tensions in the contrarian controversy between the United States and its allies.
Alaska towns held quiet elections under a new law with contest for city clerk in Seward where C Meyers became mayor and W Copernol city attorney Otto Poehlman won the clerkship by nineteen votes. Council members named were Graef Torrey Chamberlain Dougherty Sayers D Brew. Cordova elected a council under old law with Slater Davis Howard Smith Harmon Adams Heggle joining existing officials. Valdez elected a council with Carlson Patterson Erickson Day McCullum Crawford Wood. 403 ballots cast.
In April 5 report, state costs loom over a wide photo blackmail scheme led by Sichler and associates. Authorities drop charges due to lack of credible witnesses as key defendants and accomplices are discharged. The case leaves victims relieved as no further court action remains. A separate suit by the “Suit Woman” seeks return of money from George Healy, linked to the affair.
Colonel Richardson heads the Alaska road commission and proposes an extra six hundred fifty thousand dollars for road work in the territory with three hundred fifty thousand earmarked for the Valdez-Fairbanks road. He aims to free the rest for other northern needs while noting possible political shifts in the region. A Mammoth performance KENNEL CLUB CABARET slated for Saturday.
Seattle April 5 Charles Herron Alaska Republican on arrival from the east declares Roosevelt will win the Republican nomination and be elected president Eli Root will be his secretary of state Herron also comments on Alaska politics and the party combine.
New York April 3 Indications today show that organization candidates from both parties have elected delegates to the national conventions although complete returns will take days.
Juarez April 5 Villa authorities report as fact that Villa has been found near Carriago five miles south of Santa Rosalie. The dispatch says the top lieutenant leads a substantial force of followers.
A light entertainment event titled Cute Clever Cap Captivating is set for Saturday night at Eagle Hall. Local organizers invite residents to attend and enjoy a lively program featuring clever acts and charming performances.
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