11 May 1916
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
1
Washington May 11. Pressure to send more troops to the border and reports of a possible Mexican uprising along the lower boundary stir widespread speculation about the real situation. Officials say border actions are precautionary to prevent further raids while press commentary notes unease beyond official circles.
California shippers face a port blockade impact suppressing shipments for an indefinite period. No rail or water routes will accept consignments to New York or the Gulf and West Coast lines. The blockade delays Europe-bound freight, with $5,000,000 in Italy Britain and France orders at risk for June 1 delivery. Gw Luce of the Southern Pacific cites an unprecedented transport crisis.
Portland report says Charles Doren confessed to deserting his wife to elope with Anna Stenmark claiming nagging drove him away. A P A dispatch notes a San Francisco honeymoon trip to interior China with Mrs. G Osborne and husband amid rebellion as Americans flee.
May 10 report from Pittsburg states the Westinghouse plant strike is practically ended with workers returning to duty while awaiting final adjustment between labor and management. Mrs. Osborne cites fears of massacres in Hangon province as the rebels hold territory. The Osbornes were in the A P Service. The Family Paper is the Nome.
Regular meeting of the Royal Arch Masons will be held Thursday evening May 11. E. W. Burroughlic is listed as a contact.
Copenhagen May 10. Four Swedish trawlers attempting to leave Gothenburg harbor were captured by German submarines according to advices received here today.
London May 11 Aircraft of the lighter than air type are to be turned out in great quantities if the government plans are carried out. The new airships will follow the German Zeppelin design and will include most of its principal features with several now under construction.
Deputy Terrill returns from St Michael district with a native charged with illicit hootch production. He allegedly made sourdough hootch without a distiller's permit and will face a stern accounting. Return trip via Unalakleet and Norton Sound saw open creeks and thawed ground along routes.
The chamber holds a lively meeting to appoint a committee of Joe Sheldon E W Carleton and Robert James to recruit one hundred new members before a fee increase. Names of boosters to be published as added to showcase active local supporters across the peninsula.
Dispatches received here today report widespread political unrest across Russia with signs of quiet on the surface while thousands are secretly arrested. Czar Nicholas is at the front and heavily guarded, with guards surrounding the palace at Petergrad.
Losses near 300000 sheep reported in Oregon Idaho Montana Washington during the harsh winter. Lambing losses are high as lambing begins. Cattle losses rise due to cold spells and feed shortage. hog losses also noted though smaller than cattle and sheep.
Petrograd dispatches report Russian advance guards near Tireboli a key Turkish port on the Black Sea coast west of Trebizond. Grand Duke Nicholas' forces reportedly hold almost all Eastern Turkish Armenia and are expected to conquer most of Armenia within the week.
Detachments of troops are already arriving and being distributed along the border. The report notes the arrival is larger and more interesting than prior coverage, with placement across the territory and extended attention for readers and friends of the service.
A slight earthquake was felt across the Carolinas, Georgia, and Tennessee early last evening. Windows rattled and small furniture shook in several cities, but no damage was reported.
The Nome chamber asks Captain Tom Ross of the Coast Guard to authorize the cutter Bear to bring perishables, notably fresh oranges, for an annual spring feast. The supply would be shared among local dealers at reasonable rates under existing regulations. The request is expected to be granted despite its unusual procedure.
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