30 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
1
British forces stormed German positions along the Souchez river driving the Tentons from four miles of fortifications and pushing toward Lens. The war office reports a wedge into the German flank from the southwest, with intense hand to hand fighting and bombardment battering Lens.
Washington reports Brazil is not yet formally at war but cooperates with the American squadron under Admiral Caperton to safeguard western Atlantic commerce. Officials anticipate a formal declaration soon and expect other South American states to align with the Entente.
Berlin reports German forces gained more than five hundred yards of first line trenches on the Verdun sector and additional gains near Hill 304. French counterattacks failed to regain lost ground. British efforts along the Hindenburg line were heavily repulsed with heavy casualties as fighting continues along the western front.
The Greek government has broken off diplomatic relations with Germany and its allies and is moving to dispatch forces to aid the Entente. Dispatches from Salonika claim Greek troops will fight Bulgarians in Macedonia. Venizelos previously led a 40,000 strong force now active with Allied troops under General Sazrail.
Paris June 20 Three officers and thirty five crew members die when the armored cruiser Kleber strikes a mine off Point St Mathieu and sinks. The remainder of the 500 crew are landed at Brest as the vessel was en route from Dakar to Brest. The Kleber, built in 1912 at Bordeaux for four million dollars, is the third large French ship lost to submarine action or mines.
Boston reports continued German submarine action with the sinking of the American steamer Haverford and the Cunard liner Minot, following earlier losses. The Haverford, the largest U S flagged vessel sunk since the war began, weighed about eleven thousand tons. Also noted are other wrecks and hospital updates including Mike Nevins at Holy Cross Hospital under Dr Mustard with a pneumonia threat.
Washington in June reports a congressional clash over the prohibition section of the food bill. Leaders foresee passage after trimming to ban strong drink while allowing beer and light wine under presidential discretion. House already approves a prohibitory amendment and conference action is expected soon.
Seventy six children died after a mysterious illness appeared following the arrival of two strangers. Doctors cannot identify the disease, and suspicions target travelers giving confections. Authorities pursue several suspects amid war news and local store ads interrupting prose.
Morning notices cry that Nome flags have turned to tatters from the elements, urging renewal and adherence to government display rules. Citizens urged to fly flags only sunrise to sunset, replace large flags in storms, keep the halyards tight, and display flags right side up, with orders for proper protocol during bereavement.
June 30 Washington report notes city leaders soften on beer and wine during the war. President Wilson signals possible manufacture allowances. Opposition to retention wanes. Early passage of the food control bill now appears assured.
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