23 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1915
Page
1
An editorial notes renewed Allied efforts in World War II theater with German bombings near Dunkirk and St Mihiel while French forces pressures push Germans back. British troops defeat Turkish forces in the Persian Gulf region as editors urge Nome business readers to engage.
Reports confirm a rich strike at Ed Nugget Johnson property with strong pay and ongoing prospecting. The Nugget seven days earlier noted the wealth, while a skating rink on Front Street draws nightly crowds and a wounded English soldier recounts trench card play memory. Fresh eggs and poultry advertised at Prosser’s Harness Shop.
The Miners Home Club opens a dancing school on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. teaching tangos and older dances. Oliver and Mrs. Peterson are teachers, with R. Niebling offering home cooking at The Coffee House. Dinner starts at five. Next to the Surprise store. The Nugget invites subscriptions with a war map free. Berlin fronts report Russian movements and German countermeasures in World War I updates.
Large Austrian reinforcements halted the Russian army in Transylvania, with authorities announcing a sufficient Austrian force now operating to permanently check further Russian advances.
The Austrian emperor Franz Joseph surveys regiments from the Royal Palace balcony as they march toward the northern frontier to meet Russian forces. The scene emphasizes imperial oversight of military posture and readiness for impending conflict.
Len Hibbs states the English ship Durward torpedoed and sunk yesterday carried relief supplies for Belgians. In Europe reports describe skirmishes in Vosges and German advances near Ostend foiled by British destroyers. Miss Garcelon’s dancing class opens Friday at 8 pm in the Parish hall with lessons priced at $1.00.
Rome reports King Emmanuel has returned to his capital after a strenuous week directing relief work in the earthquake zone. He reportedly led government efforts and spent substantial personal funds to aid his subjects.
Tourists show growing interest in Nome this summer as officials note an uptick in visitors. Local tourism groups expect higher arrivals and emphasize outdoor activities and cruise ship passengers as key drivers.
A fragmented report discusses defense of Panama and a controversial stance by officials. It references a long-standing conflict, a large crowd, and the involvement of international observers in a tense regional dispute. Further details remain unclear due to garbled text.
The United States Supreme Court orders the return of Harry K. Thaw to New York. A deputy sheriff will escort him from Concord New Hampshire to the prison, with Hornbeck accompanying and arranging the transfer on the return trip.
Protopapas who left Maribunke on the twentieth arrived at Donnely yesterday. Ground is bare around Donnely for about nineteen miles. Weather is mild with a thermometer near forty two and a warm wind. The Delta river and other streams are wide open in the region.
Special sale offers Boise dresses at 1.25 and aprons from 50 cents to 1.66. A few evening dresses available. Free one-inch hand embroidered table cover with each dollar purchase. Stamped goods and D M C thread at J Wanger's on 2nd Avenue opposite Court House.
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