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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
1
The rules committee in Washington requested more time to probe a leak scandal. The House approved extending the inquiry period from ten to thirty days and authorized hiring counsel to aid a full investigation and possible legal action if a conspiracy is proven. Negotiations to retain counsel were reportedly in progress.
Petrograd reports Russians recaptured Vadeni southwest of Galata after a week under German control while Berlin notes desperate attempts to regain ground. On the Sushitna to Putna front Russian detachments outweighed Germans ten to one near Krasim and pushed before German resistance halted them, leaving about 2300 Russo-Romanian prisoners and many casualties.
President Wilson visited the Capitol and spoke with Senator Bankhead, head of the conservation committee, urging action to advance an amendment to the Myers water power bill. The session lasted about fifteen minutes. The article also notes upcoming film features and a three reel Captain Jennie.
War department says Pershing column withdrawal from Mexico will finish near March first. Militia on the border to be reduced gradually by army officers as orders loom for Funston’s force reduction. Also: first, second and third Kentucky regiments return to duty amid GOP friction and California politics.
The article reports Senator Works charging Governor Johnson of Germany with causing the Hughes defeat, claiming Johnson’s full support could have shifted Ohio toward the Republicans and defeated Wilson. It mentions British gains on the Somme and German trench withdrawals near Serre to avoid losses.
International News Service reports Athens unsettled over possible dethronement of King Constantine. Allies reportedly plan to depose him and dismiss into retirement abroad, with Greece threatening war unless plans shift. Rumors tie General von Falkenhayn to Greek theater as tensions rise amid entente efforts. An annual Nome Shrine Club meeting follows.
Washington January 18 The house committee on territories debates James Wickersham’s Alaska dry bill drawn to reflect territorial sentiment after recent elections It aims for a bone dry Alaska prohibiting alcohol and even tea shipments Critics argue it exceeds voters intents Meanwhile Mrs Mateher of Kaik supports the measure as Eastern Star plans a Friday Masonic Temple gathering for Masons families and friends.
London officials say France and Italy plan to drive the German raiders from the Atlantic. A powerful fleet is scouring the ocean by radio and surface ships with no confirmation of success yet. Many ships were sunk off the South American coast and near the U S and Europe with numerous survivors rescued by other vessels. American survivor totals reported include 113 rescued at Peramanduco. several ships remain overdue.
The Senate commerce committee recommended confirming President Wilsons nominations to the shipping board Baker of Baltimore Donald of New York Brent of New Orleans Denman of San Francisco and White of Kansas City. Subscribers are urged to keep posted on war and local news with the Name Daily Nugget at 3.00 per month.
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