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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1916
Page
1
Seattle reports a New Year crackdown as Arkansas Colorado Washington Idaho Oregon and Iowa move to dry status at midnight. Saloon and wholesale houses closed statewide as authorities enforce the change amid widespread citywide celebrations.
Seattle observers recount a chaotic New Year’s Eve as the city neared Prohibition and many saloons sold out early. Thousands filled downtown venues while beer flowed freely in the final hours of 1916, leaving stores and saloons nearly empty by midnight and causing widespread revelry.
President Wilson held an informal reception at a hotel in Hot Springs this morning. He greeted the public for about an hour while supporters and locals crowded the inn lobby. The president’s bride drew even more attention from visitors.
London reports confirm renewed Russian advance in central Galicia with heavy forces striking Austria along the Bukowina border. Berlin and Vienna dispatches say battles north of Czernowitz push the Austrians back, fueling speculation of a larger Russian offensive. others see it as a diversion.
Destructive quakes wipe out most buildings in Talgut Lasulores and Ban Sebastain in Honduras. Several deaths occur as shocks last for hours. Reports from San Salvador note the events amid widespread disaster coverage.
Chicago January 1 Six workers died and ten were injured when a naptha tank exploded at the Jean Linseed Company plant. The blast damaged most of the building and shattered windows in nearby structures. Fire department actions limited further damage.
Washington dispatch notes widespread anti administration sentiment among pro German elements. Reported hostility to the president grows as convention approches with many papers and Germans accusing him of bias toward Britain and non neutral policies.
A. P. A. report from Laredo dated January 1 says two carloads of dynamite exploded in Monterey Mexico injuring over two hundred and killing fifteen. The blast near the railroad yards leveled much of the surrounding area with sparse details pointing to anti government ownership of the dynamite.
Seattle observers estimate the end of the wet period caused a bar and saloon binge costing the city over one million dollars. Breweries and wholesalers hired extra staff and transport to meet demand as celebrants stocked up for future use.
The war office communique says fighting remains light with brief artillery exchanges and no broad offensive. German forces mass behind lines but show no signs of major action. Weather stays severe with cold, rain, and snow hindering operations.
New York January 1 reports show broad press gratification over Austria’s note relaxing earlier stance. Democratic papers hail it as a diplomatic triumph while Republican outlets suspect Kaiser influence. The tone suggests a cautious relief amid shifting early 20th century alliance dynamics.
Ottawa reports that Canada will furnish another five thousand troops for service in Europe as a New Year gift to the motherland JA. AL Servies notes the promise follows the start of 194? mobilization efforts and signals expanded Allied manpower from Canada.
Mrs. James Corbett, wife of the famed boxer, was seriously injured in an automobile crash in New York last evening while riding with friends. Corbett himself was injured but not as severely as his wife.
An official notice from the office of Gena Hughes was released yesterday detailing forthcoming actions. The statement outlines procedural steps and intends to inform stakeholders of official decisions.
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