28 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
1
Paris reports claim the German Kaiser is secretly urging Turkey to seek a separate peace with allied powers. High Turkish officials and agents in Constantinople are said to be coordinating this initiative, a tale that has sparked sensation in Paris despite cautious credence from officials.
An angry Lausanné crowd tore down and trampled the German flag raised by the German consul in honor of Emperor William's birthday. The flag was removed despite the consul’s protests before the crowd dispersed. Switzerland’s federal council met in an extraordinary session and decided to apologize to Germany for the insult to the flag.
Earl Gray told Parliament Britain is justified in a total blockade against Germany, citing precedent from U S Civil War practice and asserting Britain has the right to refuse neutral countries as intermediaries. He argued Britain paid for such rights during its own struggle and would apply them in the current trade measures.
A morning blaze in Chehalis' storage warehouse district gutted many premier business houses and left several buildings destroyed. The fire caused heavy, widespread damage across the downtown area and disrupted commerce.
London reports belief that the British passenger steamer Appam has been sunk in the Mediterranean after leaving Dakar for Plymouth. Three hundred lives are feared lost as the vessel is long overdue and may have struck a mine since departing the last Mediterranean port.
President Wilson addressed the Motion Picture Board of Trade in New York noting he must proceed slowly on Mexico due to unreliable sources. He said he learned what was happening in Mexico by hearing many people talk about it, a singular method that informed his understanding.
Butte reports severe cold sweeping the state after a three week storm. Cattle stock suffers as owners struggle to keep herds from freezing. Eight deaths attributed to freezing in various towns as temperatures remain from fifty to sixty three below zero over the last three days.
New York January 27 justice was the keynote of the president's first address before the clerical conference of the New York Federation of Churches. He urged peace through justice and argued preparedness for defense to balance safety while affirming that Americans seek peace and justice for all peoples. He emphasized national character and openness to all creeds as essential to peace at home and abroad.
President Wilson told a delegation of women that while he favors suffrage, he believes the franchise for women should be decided by individual states, not the federal government. He predicted suffrage would be achieved in every state within a few years. Filed from New York with remarks made after his arrival.
Reports say German assaults on the western front yielded little progress as allied lines held. Censorship limits details though Berlin is silent and French British counteroffensives resume with heavy artillery. Germany suspected to have suffered losses in failed push to celebrate the Kaiser’s birthday.
Boston January reports detail the new armored warship Oklahoma achieving trials with speed near twenty two knots. Official assessments praise consistent performance and complete operation, noting the vessel’s size and weight. Also mentions a leap year party by the Ladies of the Sons of the North with admission for attendees.
Spokane dateline reports Havre Montana remains the coldest place in the United States today with a temperature of fifty four below zero.
The advertisement showcases Lipton cocoa and Libby products with new sale items including canned fish, canned fruits, olives, and jellies. A wide range of cheeses, mustards, vegetables, and bulk items are promoted with prices such as six cans for $1.00 and two for varying cents. The listing highlights ready meals and quick lunch options with various tins and jars on display.
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