06 May 1916
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1916
Page
1
Pershing field headquarters reports that on May 5 a running fight at Ojo Azules left forty two Villaistas dead after a surprise attack by the eleventh cavalry. The Mexicans were routed, most supplies abandoned, and equipment captured while American casualties were nil.
The German reply to President Wilson's submarine war demands was deciphered and handed to the State Department by morning. Officials feel relief as the danger of a diplomatic break appears postponed or removed, though no full contents are released and a Monday decision by Wilson is anticipated.
In the Adriatic a great battle between Italian and Austrian sea and air forces occurred yesterday afternoon. Austrian losses included two aeroplanes and one destroyer, with the destroyer sinking after reaching its base. two Italian vessels were damaged.
Dublin May 6 Another leader in the Sien Finn rebellion was shot at sunrise John McBride one of the movement leaders was executed after his name appeared on the revolutionary proclamation More executions are expected as several prominent figures remain untried and troops continue rounding up hostile groups across sections
Dublin May 6 Ambassadors efforts may free American James Sullivan once with the U S diplomatic service from Dublin Castle. No public charges or active rebellion links disclosed though his arrest is tied to ties with Steff Finn figures. Also Joseph Plunkett wed Miss Gifford before his execution hours after the firing squad.
P A Service reports engineer Riggs says the first actual track laying on the government railroad to interior Alaska will begin at Nenana if Congress funds are available. The work aims toward Fairbanks with a large staff sailing from Seattle aboard the Mariposa. Riggs notes uncertain northern labor conditions and plans to found a town site at Nenana after arrival.
Six libel suits filed by the Navy League in the District of Columbia Supreme Court seek 100000 dollars in damages. Henry Ford is accused of publishing statements opposing preparedness and implying the league serves munition interests, not the country's safety.
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