24 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1915
Page
1
Berlin dispatch notes public concern on the Arabic sinking with cautious tone from the administration. Washington reports say the U S aims to avoid a diplomatic rupture with Germany if possible while defending American rights at sea and land.
Berlin reports Bulgaria will gain a direct sea linked railroad with Turkey in exchange for benevolent neutrality. The agreement comes after long German diplomatic efforts to keep Bulgaria out of the war against the Turks.
A grandmother in Victoria Mrs Livingood is found in a household tragedy after her daughter Mrs George Anderson killed her husband with an axe while he slept. The couple both dead, a note requests care for five grandchildren as domestic unhappiness is cited as the motive.
Tokyo reports indicate Japan plans to increase support for Russia against Germany. Premier Obama says Japan will forward more war supplies and munitions to assist the Allies, using all government and private resources to boost output for Russia and England's side in the war.
Reports from Mexico say Villa's bandit leadership struggles to hold followers as Carranza forces win battles. Villa may shift from conventional campaigns to guerrilla warfare, with significant tensions reported among his troops.
Washington August 24 The Director of the Mint announced that gold and silver production in 1914 surpassed all previous years in U S history. The total value rose by one million four hundred thousand dollars during that period.
The Treasury Department authorized a government school house at the new town of Anchorage Alaska with an appropriation of two thousand dollars. Roscoe M Drum of Walla Walla was appointed collector of customs for the Washington district by President Wilson. The American Lake business and professional men military training and instruction camp opened yesterday with hundreds of attendees.
Former Secretary Bryan urged citizens to weigh personal rights against national welfare amid Germany submarine warfare. He argued Americans may travel on belligerent ships but questioned if convenience should trump the nation's safety and warned against dragging the country into war. He also blamed others, not just Germany, for wartime conditions.
Shatyle, a member of the foreign relations committee from Delaware, warns that the sinking of the liner Arablc by Germany cannot be ignored. He says the incident will provoke further demands on Germany and strain U S German relations, which he calls already critical.
Reports claim a wide strike on property above Sophy Gulch belonging to the Moneer Mining Company. Ground said rich with lessees reporting about one hundred ounces of gold in eight days with two men. Pioneer Company offices could offer no definite confirmation.
Alaska Road Commission opened bids for Cape Nome road work with over thirty five offers. Bids ranged from fifty cents per yard to higher amounts, and awards were made to John Manos for sections 1 2 3 4 5 9 10 Albert TB Lacey Emil Hozberg for section 6 George T Cahill for section 7 and John Erwin for section 8. Section payments listed: 1 350 2 880 3 480 4 620 5 560 6 834 7 636 8 1280.75 9 1150 10 1375.
The German ambassador telegraphed the state department asking the United States refrain from action concerning the sinking of the liner Anubie until the official report from the German government is released.
Admiralty report from Queenstown says the Lamport and Holt liner Droomed was sunk by German submarines after a four hour chase. The captain and quartermaster were killed during the sustained shelling and torpedoing, while most passengers survived.
One of ten big fish caught by Ollie Weaver in Pilgrim River last Sunday is showcased at Darling and Dean. The window exhibit features a trout weighing about ten to fifteen pounds and thirty-two inches long. George Hall is credited with a thirty-two inch trout on Iron Creek last week. Sportsmen say this season shows unusually high catches with many fine fish.
Athens reports Venizelos accepts King Constantine’s offer of the premiership and will also assume duties as minister for foreign affairs until a successor is chosen. The new cabinet is formed.
Special dinner served Sunday with meals available at all hours. Family dining room in connection and home made bread for sale. Ginnivan replaces Mr. Ginnivan as prep.
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