09 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1916
Page
1
Reports from British headquarters say German attacks along the Ypres salient were repulsed with heavy losses after fierce fighting. The official statement notes British forces advanced along the Polzeres front after blowing German trenches. Fighting continues along the entire front with savage fury.
International News Service in Constantinople reports that Bitlis and Mush, major towns in the upper Tigris region, were recaptured by Turkish forces Monday. The war office says Russian forces were heavily defeated in several engagements and are retreating in a disorganized state.
A Bremen dispatch notes a Hamburg firm head says no confirmation of the Bremen sinking beyond Berne. If Tageblatt published it, it is probably true. In Washington a complete agreement with Mexico on arbitration commissions was reached, with Lane and Brandeis named to represent the United States.
Pa is August 9 Thiaumont is again in German hands according to the War Office The French forces abandoned the position after fierce fighting of unparelled rising bombardment and fierce German infantry The position has been one of the bitterly contested in the war with Thiaumont changing hands 106 times in twenty hours
A German mine layer, engaged in mine laying in the Baltic near Windau, was blown up after contact with a floating mine. Reports from German sources state the vessel suffered damage or destruction. Election cards printed at Nugget Office.
Rome reports Italy’s forces captured Gorizia after a year of battles on the Isonzo front. Italian troops seized the city and took about eight thousand Austrians prisoner along with large quantities of war materiel. The victory paves the way to Trieste as Italian forces push ahead.
International News Service reports on the eastern front where Russian General Bensinon’s forces press the Germans and Austrians. The Sereth front favors Russian lines as Austrians retreat. total captured troops exceed 937,000 with thousands of officers and machines also reported.
Zeppelins raided the east coast of England and southeastern Scotland in early morning attacks. Three women and one child were killed, fourteen injured by bombs, with unknown property damage pending war office details.
The general staff reports withdrawals of Austro German forces south of the Dneister as Russian offensive pressure increases. Peronne near the western battle line is burning from French artillery, with prospects of total destruction and fires in the great cathedral and other key buildings housing notable Italian and Flemish masters.
Fragmentary lines recount fumes causing harm before removal and note some paint of priceless value. The readable text hints at a hazardous incident and high value artworks or finishes affected by the incident.
Flames from French batteries threaten total destruction of Peronne France. The famed cathedral is on fire and much of the town already burned. Fire continues unchecked despite efforts to control it. Among ruins are expected to be fine paintings from Italian and Flemish masters.
Pacific News Service reports Northwestern, touted as the dreamer of Akinka Steam, plans a Sunday departure for Nome. The voyage includes several tons of freight and assorted stuts, with crew and cargo details noted by Seampele.
London reports no official word from Paris on August 9 about the French war minister Cathuste resigning. No further debate or confirmation had been obtained by press time.
Constantinople reports that Turkish forces have occupied the town of El-Ribith after heavy fighting along the Wadle-Vbutelle line in the Sina region. August Yoov Wiedlee announcement confirms the action and situates it within ongoing hostilities.
August 9 Wilkes Barre reports a Pennays Coal Company mine collapse trapped over fifty miners in the lower levels. Rescue efforts are underway as officials work to free the trapped workers with no confirmed fatalities at this time.
An explosion in Michael Mine at Fernie British Columbia traps many miners behind debris as caving drifts and tunnels collapse. Rescue crews are rushing to reach the imprisoned workers.
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