17 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1917
Page
1
Austrian parliament German and Bohemian members adopt a peace resolution aiming for coexistence with Czechs. They oppose a separate Bohemian constitution while warning against disruption from Czech agitation as Austria seeks internal stability amid wartime pressures.
Paris reports a night of heavy German offensives across Champagne and the Somme Aisne front with gains only at Mont Haut where isolated trenches remained held despite French counterattacks Virtually all other efforts failed and fighting continued through the night Berlin later notes extensive eastern front activity and a large German campaign is under way
A Berne dispatch quoted by German sources claims four large German submarines were destroyed by American warships during efforts to sink transports carrying U.S. troops to Europe. The report says the losses were from an early battle with the United States forces, while Italian reactions hailed the U.S. entry as decisive in the war. Moonlight water at the City Bath House.
Porto Rico vote results show the island adopting prohibition by more than a two to one margin. Citizens faced little agitation before the measure was put to a popular ballot, signaling the clear will of the populace on the island.
Paris July 17 The French won an important success in the Verdun region according to a war office statement. French offensive operations last night retook positions west of Hill 304 from German control since June 28. A number of prisoners were taken.
The Associated Press reports from Ymuiden Holland that four small German steamships trying to run the British blockade were sunk by British destroyers in the North Sea. The blockade fleet also captured four additional vessels, stranded three, and forced the remainder of the German fleet to flee to Rotterdam for safety.
An official war office statement from Paris reports German troops again failed to break through French lines near the town of Teton in the Champagne sector. The Teutons were driven back at all points with many casualties, as French forces hold the defense. The page also carries unrelated ad copy and subscription notes.
Russian forces report the occupation of Dolina in western Galicia after days of heavy fighting. Austrians retreat westward, abandoning supplies as Russian guns press along the Poszer-Krosmacz front and Imermollis’s army falls back toward the Carpathians. Intense fighting continues near Lemberg as Austro-German and Turkish defenders resist.
The new Russian government faces a fresh crisis with three cabinet members resigning amid turmoil over the Ukraine list. demonstrations erupt in Nevsky Prospect causing gunfire and panic as authorities urge calm while leaders seek settlement.
Sixteen hundred motormen and conductors of the Puget Sound Traction Company struck in Seattle disabling all cars in the city. Tacoma carmen also walked out causing severe public discommode as unions seek recognition. Efforts to recruit replacements have failed and the strike may spread statewide.
Secretary of War Baker announced immediate construction of a nitrate plant to produce nitrates from atmospheric nitrogen. The project, costing four million dollars, aims to meet munition demands. Site selection is pending and water power will not be used as the motive force.
Senate leaders aim to enqueue a temporary side track of the food bill to pass aviation funding of 640000000 for the government aviation program. The Senate military committee unanimously ordered a favorable report after the House passed it in a five hour session.
An official report states Kalusz in Galacia is abandoned following a Russian victory and Austrian fire. It adds that Russians crossed the Loma river and drove the enemy from the village of Novica after sharp fighting.
A three part comedy starring cowboy comedian Shorty Hamilton will headline the Dream tonight with laughs for all. The program also offers a two part wild animal drama titled The Rajah's Sacrifice.
The Pageblatt reports Count von Bodevny as minister of finance has replaced Dr Hillferich as head of the home office and chancellor’s representative. Alfred Zimmerman’s foreign secretary successor remains unsettled with the Kaiser favoring Admiral Hintz, who faces Liberal opposition. A war-credits vote delayed until early September. Emil G. Pasteris seeks a liquor license at Deering. Haycock school district organizes with 9 district judges named for July 20. Sixteen children reside in the new district. District registrars Kepner and MacCullough acknowledge supplies. Campbell declines registrar post. A $100 fine payment strengthens Fund C in district court. lease case hearing set for August 14, 1917. Subscribe to Nome Nugget.
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