07 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
1
Reports from Mexico describe widespread hunger in major cities like San Luis Potosí and nearby towns. Mexican women stormed gates shouting View Gringoes as American forces provide rations to starving villagers, signaling a shift in local sentiment toward U.S. relief efforts.
In Seattle strong labor protests erupt over a decision to award a contract for the detention station inmates to a party linked to Secretary E. Jawor Wilson. Labor groups vow to seek nullification amid accusations of favoritism and Chinese exclusion fears. In San Francisco a fatal apartment fire kills Mrs. Ha Harrison and Miss Wine Daniels, with several others escaping.
A joint foreign ministers convention seals cooperation between Russia and Japan over the Far East. The accord, signed and approved by both sides, aims to align actions on eastern security and prevent unilateral polices in the region, with future joint meetings planned to monitor implementation.
A report from New York and London describes a mysterious disease spreading among infants near a harbor area. Doctors struggle as spread accelerates amid alleged poisoning, with no clear cause or cure.
M J Shaughnessy, Seattle vice president of the Scandinavians Amwr, died suddenly in hot weather while on a work trip. He was affiliated with midnight sun Rebekah Lodge No 5, and Name Lodge No 8. A joint installation for Lodge No 5 and 8 will be held Friday at 9 PM for members only.
Reported wartime dispatches describe German forces withdrawing from Riga toward Volhynia as Soviet pressure intensifies. Conflicting statements from Austrian and German officers indicate ongoing tactical repositioning along the western and eastern fronts.
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A British announcement reports additional trench positions seized near Laligiaett amid heavy fighting. German defenses are described as repelled with British forces pushing toward key ground held by German troops.
Secretary Lansing announces the American note accepting President Carranza’s proposal for direct negotiations with Mexico. The envoy designate, arriving in Washington, is likely en route to Mexico, signaling little expectation of renewed trouble from the U S occupation and no anticipated discord. Carranza says he expects no hostilities as talks proceed after the American reply, and he notes coordination with Germany may be explored.
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