20 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1915
Page
1
Government statistics report that 95 towns of second and third class and over 4500 villages were devastated during the German invasion in Northern Poland. Property loss exceeds half a billion dollars. About 250,000 people are homeless in the region despite government relief efforts.
German raiders hit Deal on the Dover Straits today dropping several bombs and destroying several buildings. No lives were lost. The report notes local refreshments at the Rows Candy Store and lists hot chocolate hot beef tea malted rush and ice cream.
Seattle March 20 Judge Wickersham arrived en route to Fairbanks amid a crowded hotel lobby as reporters sought his views on the gov ernment rail plan for Alaska He said President Wilson intends to extend a full rail network across the territory with routes east and west from a central trunk line and purchase of the Alaska Northern and Copper River railroads may proceed. He warned no route detail would be released until Attorney General findings on government power are complete and that Alaska could see a system reaching nearly every important point within the territory by late 1916.
The government announces that four million pigs will be billeted on the Belgian population. Belgians of all classes must feed and care for the pigs and deliver them to German authorities on demand under severe penalties.
An eloquent address on the Overland train platform conveyed strong belief that Wilson would win the Democratic nomination. The speaker, President Marshall, voiced confident acclaim that Wilson would secure renominatIon and broad support from American statesmen.
In a terse notice the Pacific Northwest bureau reports a prominent attorney from New York linked to Alaska regulatory matters. The filing references a vanishing counsel situation and notes the involvement of a former senator's associate. The item reads like a brief legal notice with limited readable details.
Reported naval action at the Dardanelles renews pressure as debates over Sunday saloon closings unfold. Representative Morati opposed the report and a resolution to hire legal advisory during the legislature failed in the House. Russian forces advance in East Prussia with anticipated raids across German lines.
Constantinople shaken by news of the Russian Black Sea squadron approaching the entrance of the harbor. Citizens flee in panic as officials say the entire fleet is assembled and attack on Turkish defenses is expected to be pressed with resolve.
The Alaska railroad construction program has received over thirty five thousand employment applications from across the nation. The Engineering Commission reports intense interest as talks to buy the Alaska Northern railroad advance, but any government obligations beyond cash appropriations may wait for Attorney General approval. Also notes local dancing schools and teachers, and a call to subscribe to The Nugget.
The Admiralty confirms sinking of battleships Irresistible and Ocean during the Dardanelles bombardment. Officials say both ships struck submarine mines and most of the crews perished. News caused widespread excitement as crowds flocked to bulletin boards and replacement ships were ordered.
The Agricultural Department declares the 1814 cotton crop the greatest in U S history with final figures of sixteen million, one hundred two thousand two hundred forty three bales and five hundred pounds of loose cotton. Allied aviators raided Ostend and Westende causing damage to German shorehouses and balloon sheds.
Passengers aboard the British steamer Lapland report an encounter with a German submarine shortly after departure from Liverpool. The Lapland zigzagged to avoid the submarine which approached with a torpedo boat escort. A later report says Russian telegrams note ammunition shortages and renewed attacks while Servians hold Belgrade and prepare defenses, with no clear outcome for the Lapland’s fate.
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