24 Mar 1915
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1915
Page
1
Seattle reports unity in longshoremen strike settlement after conciliation arrival. Workers return to work as divisions over boycott actions toward Vancouver vessels are discussed. News pages urge readers to read The Nugget for updates.
Nugget exclusive reports a miner named Tomachuk, missing since Saturday near the Tamaehuk river during a blizzard. Search parties, dogs, and volunteers scoured ten miles from Deering, with reports of tracking through deep snow and river bends as crews push to locate the missing miner and confirm his fate.
The gasoline power schooner Polar Bear, commanded by Louis Lane, sails from Seattle on a trading voyage aimed at Banks Land. Capt. Lane expects to reach the westerly shores to seek news of the expedition party and confirm the fate of Stefansson's crew reported earlier.
Berlin reports the German government estimates five billion marks in damages from the war in Poland and Galicia. Galicia has suffered heavily as towns taken by invading Russians were destroyed. Russians are said to have removed all grain and provisions, leaving inhabitants starving, and they have seized about 1,300,000 cattle.
Alaska railroad mission head Chase W. Edes states that Alaska will supply nearly all labor for the first unit of the government railroad. Outside applicants will be rejected for the present year, with Alaska workers prioritized. A few Seattle recruiters will be sent next month to help locate local labor.
Berlin march 24 the Kus awarded the Order of Merit first rank to Prince Eitel Frederick for conspicuous service while commanding a brigade on the western front in the German army the decoration was conferred in berlin as part of a royal ceremony.
London reports in an afternoon admiralty statement that a British force successfully raided the German submarine base near Antwerp. Details indicate the operation occurred today and resulted in damage or seizure of assets as announced by the Admiralty.
Jamme Syndicate begins constructing a large tin smelter in Seattle to process tin deposits from Rock Creek Lost River and the Wales districts. The Snow eleght hour bill for underground places passed the House by fifteen to one. Also, memorials for territorial powers and a unified school system advanced, and a request for 125000 dollars to fund fishing hospitals for Alaska natives passed.
Seattle March 24 Judge Wik ersham told the Seattle Commercial Club that Secretary Lane, while in California, privately advised the Alaska Delegate that one or both Alaska railroads should be purchased but he had not signed any contract with either Northern road.
Seattle march 24 policeman Schuman, arrested previously for taking bribes from women of the underworld, was today convicted on testimony from fallen women who said they paid him a weekly protection tribute.
Heavy snows and blizzards sweep the Middle West hampering traffic for twenty four hours. The worst conditions are along the lakes with Chicago and vicinity threatened by a wholesale blockade of railroad and street car systems.
Dispatches from the front report a major battle in the Carpathians with Austrians making a concentrated effort to advance and break Russian lines. Intel notes heavy fighting, and expected breaks in the siege as Russian columns press forward.
The government announces a policy to recruit trained women to fill roles in industry and commerce as part of mobilizing the army’s labor. Officials aim to compile a roster of capable female workers with training or experience, anticipating rapid integration into male-dominated sectors. The plan signals a broader shift in wartime employment and societal roles.
In Charlott March reports the death of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson, noted for his prominence in the Civil War era, with tributes indicating a long and storied military career and enduring influence on Confederate memory. Peers remember his leadership and impact.
Reports from the Dardanelles indicate approaching reinforcements and a strengthened allied force preparing for a major land attack on the Gallipoli peninsula. Transports arrive as a larger army lands, with French and other allied commanders coordinating to press the offensive.
Indianapolis reports say City Magistrate Smith and others have been taken into custody in a probe of electoral fraud tied to a Superior Court order. Accused, charged with tampering with government witnesses, face serious legal action. The day also notes federal steps against a steamship Oldenwald over harbor clearance and a Belgian tunnel disaster killing hundreds near Antwerp.
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