18 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1916
Page
1
Pacific News Service reports official lines say Russian forces in Bukowina crossed into Hungary via Rovko Pass and push into Kirlibaba. Vienna confirms strong advance with Austrians retreating as Russians widen actions along the border and seize prisoners amid ongoing fighting.
London July 18 11 ed this morning the Arthur Sullivan on 1 announces the appeal of Writ of Sir Rog v Casement has appellate judges and the ss the trial court will be carried out. At the present time the n dismissed by nionce tuation is such that only is the king's clemency go from the death be Cuseni sentence. Friends of the convicted man and who believe that he should not be executed are making very possible effort to have the mat er brought before King George in the hope th. he will at least grant a reprieve.
London dispatch reports German forces begin a general retreat along the eastern front as Russian pressure surges from the Dvina to Lutsk. Retreating troops destroy villages, roads, and rail lines while Germans lose territory. Berlin and Vienna acknowledge heavy losses and defensive strains.
McAllen Texas July 18 Funston told the quartermasters that the only way to relieve border food shortages is to seize for military purposes the St Louis and San Francisco railroad.
London reports from Pengete state that British forces again advanced in the Ovillers sector. The forward push gained about one thousand yards and penetrated the German third line, with fierce fighting and heavy casualties as Germans resisted. British troops solidify the captured position for renewed operations, and national sentiment grows that a decisive Allied victory may be near.
Paris reports heavy fighting as German troops pierce French lines in the vicinity of a village, gaining small advances on both sides while Verdun shows continuous bombardment and attempts to recapture certain works fail. A Seattle raid ends tragically with the death of former city comptroller Wm Bothwell during a hotel arrest attempt, injuring two officers.
Pacific News Service reports that American forces in Mexico City will withdraw in sections toward the border. An official intimation to President Carmina via Rogers states the move is planned from Washington with gradual advance withdrawals. Belief centers on a slow, staged disengagement beginning soon near the border.
Republican committee members in Valdes district condemn Wickersham endorsement as unauthorized. John Frame joins progressive Democrats with Herron to weaken the slate. Valdez and Grigsby shift support, Cobb of Juneau favored, Schofield backed solidly, while Millard’s name unclear. General election prospects improved for logos, yet party unity remains fractured under competing factions.
Pacific News Service reports eight killed one dying and seven wounded after Bob McIntosh, a negro, opened fire on officers sent to arrest him following a shooting of a deputy. He barricaded himself in a deserted house and fired as officers approached. The gunman, worn by heat and exhaustion, fired rapidly.
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