31 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1916
Page
1
Reports from British headquarters describe the Somme front as the most furious battle of the war with German forces defending high ground east of a town as British troops press a five mile front. German numbers reach ten battalions amid heavy fighting and a heat wave adds to discomfort as troops strip to the waist before combat.
On the Stokhod front Von Linsingen’s forces along the upper Stokhod are nearly shattered by Russian assaults over the past two days. German and Austrian units retreat toward the west as a Russian offensive gains ground along the Kovel line, with heavy losses including hundreds of troops and dozens of artillery pieces captured.
A lion has sustained heavy casualties as Russian artillery sweeps German lines with deadly effect, leaving the battlefield intensified and chaotic for troops.
Russian forces advancing toward Stokohed seize the entire Thirty First Hanover Regiment at Petrograd area. The unit’s last defenders were captured with the commander and a staff of twenty one officers. Russians also took nine hundred fourteen soldiers from other German divisions.
Paris reports state a two pronged German assault at Verdun was easily repelled by French troops last night with attacks timed to strike along the Somme to Verdun front while British forces clash fiercely along the Pozières line.
Detroit records a deadly heat wave as temperatures surge to a historic high. Twenty eight people die in the city during the heat spell, with authorities noting the sudden temperature rise as the cause.
Powerful blast near New York destroys the Lehigh Valley and National Storage plants and mortally shocks five states. Hundreds killed or missing as fires spread from Black Tom Island to the city shores. New York and Brooklyn suffer extensive damage with losses likely in the millions. Warrants issued for several officials as recovery ensues amid chaos and confusion.
Three Mexican horse thieves were killed in a running fight five miles below Port Hancock after attempting to steal horses on the American side. Captain Baker reports a trooper killed and another wounded as the cavalry pursued the escaping group.
LAREDO Texas July 1 authentic advices say General Carranza may retire as first chief of the de facto government and be succeeded by Pablo Gonzales for the remainder of the term. Neuva Laredo dispatches claim the move is a prelude to Carranza entering elections for the presidency. An official connected with the administration in that town confirms Carranza will seek the presidency. Chickens per pound eggs per dozenGeorge Prosser phone Black 5.
Rebels have taken full possession of Hankow amid widespread burning and looting. Thousands flee to the countryside in panic as rebel officers struggle to restrain soldiers. Foreign quarter untouched. cables report American Bunboats expected to arrive soon.
The Dutch steamship Koningen Wilhelm struck a mine off the North Hinder light yesterday and sank briefly after. All passengers were rescued by nearby Dutch fishermen, with no loss of life reported.
The paraly sis epidemic remains active with 131 new cases reported in the last 24 hours and a total of 35 deaths. Senator Charles A Sulzer will address voters of the Second division at A B hall on Tuesday August 1 at 8 30 p m with gallery reserved for ladies and escorts.
Reports from New York describe extensive damage with nineteen warehouses destroyed and multiple piers and barges lost. Officials note ongoing efforts to identify dead and missing, while authorities prepare for a potential confirmation of casualties, with hundreds injured and ongoing rescue operations.
London July 31 German submarine activity remains high with sinkings of the Norwegian steamer Mira and steamers Claudia Detheln and Pan in the past twenty four hours. Lloyds notes rising insurance concerns as losses continue.
Pacific News Service reports a major wildfire in northwestern Ontario causing hundreds of deaths and widespread destruction. Towns are evacuated or destroyed, residents incinerated, and the government sends available forces as fires lash dry woods under extreme weather.
Geo Anderson, expert piano tuner and factory agent for pianos and player pianos, is on his annual trip. He is staying a few days at the Golden Gate Hotel and guarantees expert work. Election cards printed at Nugget Office.
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