29 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1916
Page
1
Secretary Lansing announced a U S government effort to obtain a general accord among European combatants to follow international law and humanity. The plan calls for armed merchant ships to carry no armament and for ports to deny entry to armed ships unless interned.
The nomination of Brandeis to the Supreme Court to fill Justice Lamar’s vacancy shocks both lay and official circles. A native of Louisville born November 1856, he gained fame through legal writings and labor topics. He studied at Harvard and practiced law in Massachusetts while engaging in government investigations.
Senator Sherman of Illinois introduced a Senate resolution condemning Japan for pressuring China. He said Japan acts as freebooters trying to monopolize Chinese trade, threatening American rights by excluding other nations. He urged restraint to avoid further injury to U S interests.
Sherman notes a projected end to foreign trade and commerce with Japan and remarks on Japanese methods in broad terms, signaling decisive policy implications for international relations and economic strategy.
Berlin reports say German army headquarters announced the capture of about one thousand yards of French positions including the village of Flese. Thirteen machine guns and nine hundred twenty seven prisoners were seized in the operation. The censor has released the day’s war dispatches. The Nugget office advertises printing services.
Seven people killed as the Otay valley dam failure releases eleven billion gallons of water flooding Otay and nearby farms. Homes destroyed, hundreds missing, city water cut off, ongoing heavy rains worsen the disaster with bodies and livestock seen in San Diego Bay and surrounding areas.
Washington reports President Wilson appointed Louis D. Brandies of Boston to fill the Supreme Court vacancy caused by Justice Lamar's death. The appointment, announced today, came as a considerable surprise to the nation.
Reports from Grand Duke Nicholas headquarters say two Turkish army corps trapped by Russian forces in Eastern Armenia cannot extricate themselves. The Turks, part of the Erzerum garrison, are west of Lake Van between Erzerum and Mush as Russian columns advance toward Maragha. Eagle Anniversary entertainment. February 6.
Premier Asquith told Parliament that British losses in the war through January 9 total five hundred thousand casualties across all fields and operations.
In Davenport Washington a notice states a fortune of 1000000 dul duns is tied to the estate of Andrew Lowry who died in an explosion. Joseph Lowry, last heard heading toward the north, is missing and believed to be en route to Alaska or the Caribou country near Nome. Nugget advertises for heirs.
Seattle January 29 News from England states Baron Ernest Quenther Barrensprung a titled German with ties to the Blue Bell mine near Seward Alaska has been arrested on espionage charges and is en route to a British prison awaiting trial Alaskan friends plan to press for his release and aid his defense
Rescue efforts fail to reach the sunken steam schooner after it runs ashore near the Golden Gate entrance during a heavy ebb. Seven crew members feared drowned as only three reach the shore amid heavy surf. ships and salvage crews struggle to recover bodies and the vessel.
A market display lists Lipton cocoa two for 26 cents and an array of canned fruits vegetables and meats. Items include oysters South Cove brand tuna and various cheeses olives and puddings with prices noted for bulk buys and mixed cases. Shoppers are urged to consider value and convenience for family use and impromptu meals.
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