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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1917
Page
1
Samuel Blum, Valdez banker and merchant, died after falling from a third story window of his office building. Police and coroner deem suicide. friends argue the fall may have been accidental amid recent business losses and fire damage.
Historic dispatches detail the U S cruiser Milwaukee trapped on sand bars near Humboldt Bay California while aiding a wrecked submarine. Imperiled crew, dense fog and heavy seas threaten rescue as coast guard cutters race from nearby ports to aid.
The rules committee reports a resolution giving the house investigative committee on the leaks full court powers to force witnesses to testify. Thomas W. Lawson must appear, with potential implications for a cabinet member and a congressman. Wall Street bankers and brokers, and New York Stock Exchange officials, may be compelled to produce records.
A Dupont munitions factory in Haskell New Jersey exploded killing a watchman and injuring others as crews prepared supper. The blast follows a Canadian Car Foundry upheaval and fuels suspicions of a plot to cripple Allied munitions makers. Investigation underway. New laid eggs at Prosser's Harness Shop, $1.00 per dozen.
International News Service reports Madeas Diaz Ordez nephew of Porfirio Diaz and former Mexican leader killed in his New Orleans apartments. Police suspect Carranzistas or agents, with several Mexicans seen near his quarters and under scrutiny for knowledge of the assassin.
The general staff reports a Turkish victory under Von Mackensen in Roumania. Turkish forces captured Mihalea northwest of Bralla near Galatz, driving defenders into the Sereth river and pursuing into battlefield retreat.
The notice reports a second murder of a prominent Mexican in the city within six months and notes police determination to stop such practices.
Roelin Jan 18 British forces launch a new strong offensive in the Somme region and reportedly compel the German troops to relinquish ground. Official statements offer no further operational details.
In Wilmington on January 13 an express train on the Pennsylvania railroad struck six section hands working on inner tracks in fog near the city outskirts. The men stepped aside for a slow local but were mowed down as the express raced by. An investigation underway to determine foreman blame.
Special to the Nugget from Fairbanks reports Wickersham leads territory wide after fourth division totals give Sulzer 1688 to 1681. Territory lead stands at 11 votes with possible precincts like Utica in question, while Nushagak Naknek Koggiung Ugaguk Neashek and others await results. Nome Bowling Club alleys open noon to midnight.
Washington January 13 observers in Congress say President Wilson’s plan to prevent strikes will fail. Committees handling the bill cannot agree on a form even remotely like the original draft. Strong opposition comes from labor unions and many employees alike.
Philadelphia January 13 An army of lawyers gathers to resist extradition of Thaw to New York. Thaw stays in hospital recovering from self inflicted wounds while under New York DA request. Lawyers plan to block moves but authorities expect Thaw to be returned for trial.
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