28 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
1
British forces report complete capture of Deleve woods and continuing gains in Pozieres. Allied counters frustrated German efforts to retake positions as French progress also advances along the Somme near Verdun. Election cards printed at Nugget Office.
Grand headquarters report says Russian forces near Brody five miles from Lemberg as they shell outer defenses. In South Galicia they press Rothmer’s army from Kolomea, with fall of Prie city anticipated. meanwhile propaganda lines urge timely card sending.
Berlin reports no Allied gains in the last twenty four hours despite British artillery fire on the Somme front. The war office states claims of British advances are fictitious and no territorial progress has occurred.
Berlin reports six failed Russian assaults against Croatian positions along the Skroova Vygoda line today. Russians used two army corps to attack von Linsingen east of Svinnsky, making slight gains but with heavy casualties. The strike pattern extended into the Balkans with substantial enemy losses.
Reports from Petrograd describe Russian advances in Baroni vichi and Stony sectors. German forces under von Pacheck suffer a hard defeat and fall back from a long front north of the city while Slovak and Bolduroaka thrusts face stiff Uman and Austrian resistance as they push toward the Peyton défense line. Turkish forces near Braingan are described as disorganized with rapid westward movement reported.
Dustin Farnum headlines the five part Paramount feature Cameo Kirby at the Dream tonight in a romance set in slavery era and Mississippi river days. He is supported by an all star cast with brother William Farnum noted for past Paramount roles. The film runs one night only.
The fragment presents a header style call for reliable printing services tied to the Daily Nugget. It reads like an advertisement urging customers to use their job printing for reasonable prices and dependable service.
Rome reports a failed Austrian assault to regain Monte Selugio and Zebbio. Despite heavy charges the Austrians were repulsed with high losses and forced to withdraw. Italian defenses held along the Tyrol front as daily fighting continued.
New York reports a continuing paralysis outbreak with 134 new cases and 30 deaths in the last twenty four hours. Health authorities note progress in identifying the germ but remain unable to curb the disease effectively. The total cases rise to 188 with a rising death toll.
Chicago reports mounting deaths from an ongoing heat wave with forty two deaths in the last forty eight hours and officials warn higher tolls may follow as temperatures stay extreme across the city. Prostrations rise and outdoor work is largely halted while roof and sublevel areas bear the heat. Weather bureau forecasts little relief today.
The National Weather Bureau announced the current hot spell in the lower lake region will move into the central and western Midwest within the next few days. The advisory cautions residents about high temperatures and related health risks as heat intensifies across the region.
Official advices from Sulomiisi report renewed hostilities between Serbian forces and Bulgarians along the Macedonian front with several hard fought engagements. The results of the new offensive are not stated.
London reports a compiled estimate placing direct wartime costs at fifty six billion five hundred two million dollars with total losses near sixty one billion nine hundred forty two million including property destruction and industrial losses. The record cites casualties at seven million killed or wounded and notes ongoing durable costs.
Police and district attorney report new arrests in a labor leader fueled bombing plot. Thomas Mooney and wife are named as chief conspirators, with most suspects tied to labor organizations. Officials say evidence is strong and most will be charged with the bomb explosion, with murder charges likely for many.
Merlin July 8 reports details of Captain Styatt master of the British steamship Brussels after an alleged hostile act against German naval forces. Germany says the master attempted to strike a submarine in the North Sea. he was executed after capture and trial. The incident follows claims of German submarines targeting enemy vessels. Public reaction in Merlin and London calls for reprisals.
Lawrence Ginnell Irish nationalist member in the British House of Commons was suspended after violently attacking the government over its Irish policy. He shouted criticisms, was ejected, and later suspended by order of the house amid rising nationalist tensions.
Baltimore July 28 The submarine Trine Deutschhind remains at her berth as repairs to machinery and equipment continue day and night. No sailing date is given. Capt Koenig has fixed a plan to have a pilot ready to take charge if shipping resumes.
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