26 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
1
Paris reports renewed French action around Laon with significant gains in the Hurtebise sector. The war office says French forces pierced German lines and captured trenches while taking over a thousand prisoners as battles intensify near the fortress.
British forces push a new offensive wedge along the Sensee river south of the Arras Cambrai road. General Haigh reports substantial territorial gains and another deep dent in the Hindenburg line as fighting remains fierce and contested by German troops. Subscribe for the Nome Nugget.
Washington reports a 25 million dollar loan today to France and Britain. England receives 15 million and France 10 million in a transfer via a treasury order delivered to ambassadors by Secretary of State Lansing. The official tally of government loans to allied nations reaches 1.8 billion dollars, including Italy Belgium and Russia alongside Britain and France.
Butte miners and mine assistants voted to strike, threatening to close all district mines. Machinists blacksmiths and boilermakers in every mine supported the move, with government calls and patriotic arguments shaping the debate.
The first contingent of American aviators ordered to final training behind French lines reached London. Crowds cheered the flyers as they the station and the men will be sent to a French training camp and likely join other American units at the front within about three weeks.
Dream presents The Deathlock a five act drama of adventures on the Klondike Dawson trail filmed in midwinter with John Johnson Nome and his Siberian dogs for realism. Wolves belong to Harry Barnett and may be recognizable to Nome residents. The scene is thrilling and likely to be a big hit.
Messrs Grigsby and Wells will play an eight hundred point balkline billiard contest at the Board of Trade parlors on Wednesday at eight thirty in the evening. One hundred points will be played nightly with reserved seats priced at one dollar.
Madrid reports nationwide unrest prompting the government to suspend constitutional guarantees and declare martial law in effect. A strict press censorship is imposed to keep Madrid informed while regional disturbances grow and troops patrol major cities to curb rioting and labor unrest.
A dispatch from Athens reports Former Premier Venizelos commissioned by King Alexander to form the new Greek cabinet. If Parliament convenes, Venizelos will propose Greece aligns with the Allies, signaling a possible entry into the war on the Entente side amid strong parliamentary support. Enthusiasm runs high among Venizelos supporters in Athens.
The Senate considers the house passed food control bill with a prohibition amendment. A hard fight is foreseen over banning beer wine and stronger liquors while whisky remains prohibited. A Senate Agricultural Committee subcommittee proposes an amendment allowing the President to decide on beer and light wine production.
At President Wilson's request the federal trade commission will soon open an investigation into lumber production and costs. The move aims to curb anticipated sharp price increases in the lumber market tied to plans for government shipbuilding and wooden ship construction.
Washington reports from army headquarters indicate the first day recruitment under the presidents volunteer call shows the full quota of seventy thousand men will be reached before the end of army week.
International News Service reports huge public response to Red Cross fund drive. By noon today officials announce subscriptions exceed ten million dollars with a total offering reaching one hundred two million as returns continue to come in.
Reports reach the department of labor indicate a large strike among shipbuilding plant workers along the Atlantic coast is possible. The developing situation raises considerable concern in Washington.
Mail schooner Silver Wave will depart for Deering Candle and way ports on June 26. Freight to be received at the docks of Alaska Light range and Commercial Co. from present date. Furnished house with bath of 3 com cabin. Inquire at Mrs. J. Wanger. Millinery, Second Avenue, opposite Courthouse.
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