06 May 1915
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
1
Juneau, May 6, 18, agitation over a saloon question prompts a public vote by petitioned residents. The measure aims to let people express preference by a secret ballot. voting will be held May 14 with a focus on whether to continue or end saloon patronage.
Amid wartime chaos the German torpedo threat sinks British fishing vessels off the North Sea coast. Dozens are confirmed casualties with more presumed lost. A separate notice announces a Loyal Order of Moose meeting moving to Thursday evenings at 8.
London dispatch notes a collapsing Turkish line along a West Aegean strip near Gallipoli. Allied armies and naval forces enclose the enemy on multiple fronts, threatening Vienna camp and prospects of a decisive breakthrough or collapse under combined land and sea pressure.
A government statement asserts there is no danger of allied forces reaching the capital. It emphasizes that Allied advance toward Constantinople is unlikely and reassures the public about safety despite reports of Allied movements.
March 15, 1915 blizzard weather, Alaska routes suffer, yet operators advance dumps. Nick Christianson and assistant praised for punctual mail service. Delegate Wickersham’s road appropriation noted, with hopes for fair regional shares. Local business moves include a Juneau venture. several mining and dredging efforts report progress on Kuskokwim and nearby claims. Community notes mention ranch purchase in California, poultry increase, and visits to Candle.
The article details President Roosevelt’s testimony focusing on alleged ties between political figures and the New York administration. Witnesses describe influence and possible misperceptions about the governor’s connections, while the trial proceeds with ongoing examination by counsel and a steady flow of assertions from both sides.
May 6 Petrograd reports fear of spring advance causing widespread pestilence as battleground areas remain strewn with unburied bodies. Russian authorities worry troops may traverse frozen, snow-covered zones to move relief or retreat amid ongoing combat. The Nugget notes dire conditions and cautions readers of further updates.
A chaotic Reuters style dispatch reports China resisting Japan and Russia pressure amid tensions. It notes Chinese officials hopeful to avoid hostilities while Tokyo jawns over troop movements and mobilization. The piece cites rumors of naval bases and military prep as Beijing seeks diplomatic relief.
The note from Germany rejects submitting the Frye case to prize court, stating the sinking of the German cruiser Ritel Frederick violated neutral warfare rules. It says if more data is needed, the matter could be pursued outside regular diplomatic channels for adjustment.
Delegates call for Britain to end hostilities and urge other nations to listen, with a world women’s appeal for immediate ceasefire. Resolutions urge neutral powers to press belligerents toward arbitration and a global petition campaign as a memorial to rulers to end war. The Nugget offers full coverage.
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