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Newspaper

The Nome Daily Nugget

Location

Nome, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1916

Page

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Italy Earthquakes Kill Many across Adriatic Coast towns

International News Service reports from Rome that southeastern Italy suffered a series of tremors causing extensive damage and numerous casualties. Heaviest impacts were along the Adriatic coast, especially Pesaro Rimini and Ancona, with telegraph lines disrupted and communications near to cut off. Some reports claim fatalities from collapsing buildings, while overall damage remains great across the affected area. An unrelated note states election cards are printed at Nugget Office.

London Menger Rome Ttaly Adriatic Pesaro Rimini Ancona

Berlin claims failure of British Poziers attacks

Berlin reports that British forces north of Vozieres have failed to gain ground, with no material gains observed for several days. The general staff states the offensive has produced no significant success as British troops deploy maximum strength along the front.

Berlin Poziers International News Service Vozieres Adv Ily

Bombing Raid on Austrian Munitions Factory Reported

A Rome dispatch says French and Italian warplanes bombarded the Austrian munitions factory near Muggia below Trieste. The raid allegedly caused considerable damage and one French aircraft was shot down by Austrian air artillery.

Amnistía concedida a la familia de Madero reportada

Un informe no oficial desde Chihuahua afirma que Carranza emitió una proclamación que concede amnistía a la familia del presidente Madero y restaura sus bienes confiscados tras la ejecución de Francisco I. Madero.

Bomb plotters appear for hearing in murder case

Five defendants in the preparedness day bomb use case appeared in court to answer three indictments for murder. The report references a separate story about the All Alaska Sweepstakes Dog race with a score card printed in an April 15 issue of the Daily Nugget. Extra copies will be on sale at this office.

Pacific News Service San Francisco Daily Nugget

England Plans Borrowing of 250 Million Dollars

A high financial official today disclosed that England prepares to borrow about 250 million dollars. An official announcement is expected soon, with weeks of behind the scenes activity kept from the public.

International Servic New York England

Chinese Battle With Japs Near Ching Heng

Reported clash Monday between Japanese forces and Chinese near Ching Heng ends with fifty Chinese killed and fifteen Japanese casualties. Public sentiment grows against the Japanese and troops rush toward Chong Hig to prevent further attacks.

Chong Hig Fe

House adopts naval bill with 315 million conference appropriation

National News Service reports the House, before adjournment, approved a naval bill providing 315 million dollars for conference action on a five year naval building program. Exceptions opposed yard funding were rejected. The Senate may consider Denmark West Indies purchase ratification early. Aid leaders push for quick hearings amid Pacific News. Salem report notes two convicts escaped from the penitentiary and have not been recaptured.

National News Service Washington House Navy Yard Denmark Danish West Indies Senate

Russians Capture City of Jablonitza in Galicia

Official war reports from Petrograd describe the capture of Jablonitza fifteen miles south of Delatyn as Russian forces push west of the Dnieper area. The seizure gives Russia practical control of the Delatyn pass and access toward Hungary, with loot, guns, and prisoners reported amid fierce street fighting and stubborn Austrian defenses.

Petrograd War Office Genera Letehitzy Dneister Jablonitza Delatyn Jahlonitan Hiportanes Ie Delatyn Pass Turing Sistence

Western Front Battles Continue In Heavy Fighting

Reports from Paris and London indicate a decided lull in Western Front fighting last night with limited German and Allied assaults. Britain reportedly reclaimed portions of trenches while other sectors saw only light skirmishes as both sides pressed efforts to improve positions amid ongoing offensives on multiple fronts.

Paris Mrince Oentire Western Front Hnd

War Costs Soar as France Mobilizes War Debts

Aug 1 report says the chamber adopts the war debt depot covering costs since the war’s start through July. Finance minister cites total costs in billions of dollars, with ships under construction in German yards and cinder Water commerce linked to the program. Deutschland and German ventures are discussed as part of broad wartime finance and shipping strategy.

International News Service Waris Chamber of 4S Daly Clemens

Germans Trial More Deutchland Submarines

Two Deutchland type submarines were given a trial off Helgoland last week with other vessels of the same type reported from the same sources. The notice indicates continued German submarine development and testing activity in the North Sea area around Helgoland.

International News Service the Hague Tved Helgoland

Funston Notified No More Troops for Present

San Antonio August 1 Genene Funston was advised this evening that the order adding troops to the border has been sent in abeyance due to the prospect of a possible strike. The Nuggette offers more telegraph news than any other paper in Alaska and will continue to deliver to subscribers.

Funston Pacific News Service San Antonio Genene Funston Rotary of War Raker Alaska

Wilson Admits RR Situation Is Worse

Reports from Washington say President Wilson views the railroad situation as worse than a few days ago though not hopeless. He hopes managers will honor the eight hour day and that overtime friction can be settled. About six hundred railroad employee members head to Washington to confer with the president, with little prospect that employers will accept his settlement plan.

International News Service New York Washington Today Wilson General Commission of the Railroad Washington

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