28 May 1915
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
1
A massive blast aboard a mine planter near the Princess Irene and other vessels in an English harbor kills hundreds, shatters windows miles away, and destroys nearby boats. Officials report heavy loss of life with uncertain total, amid rumored German espionage and widespread panic.
May 28 report from Berlin and Metropolitan fronts describe Austro-German lines collapsing near Slen lowing and near Jaroskin as Russian tank advance presses the retreat. Movements indicate Russians driving into Turkish territories and Russians check Austrian efforts along the lower San.
Plans for a celebration of the Alaska Purchase are developing with plans and dates being shaped by the Alaska Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. The group aims to establish an annual holiday starting in 1917 as part of a commemorative movement sparked by California’s Con 1 Kahn.
A garbled dispatch describes Italian forces facing a severe assault near a war zone, with reports of rail sabotages and Allied air activity. Mentions Italian resistance, Austrian observers, and a planned larger mobilization echoing transit bargains to draw crowds to Seattle and nearby rail routes.
Rome May 28 King Victor Emmanuel assumed personal command of Italy’s armed forces with General Cardona sharing leadership during wartime. In Geneva reports say Italian troops crossed the Isonzo advancing toward Monfalcone as Austrian wounded strain city defenses and Italian linemen push past near the front.
German reports claim forces in the Planders district captured large parts of allied trenches using gas bombs to stun defenders and allow infantry advances. Crown Prince is said to direct operations. reports press telegraph news to Nugget subscribers in Alaska.
Admiralty reports in London on May 28 that a British submarine in the Sea of Marmora has scored a new success against Turkish shipping near Constantinople, sinking three Turkish warships. A transport and several commerce carriers have also been damaged or sunk.
May 28 report notes Turkish frontier guards pulled back signaling troop strain elsewhere. British battleship Majestic torpedoed and sunk in the Dardanelles attack as Allied forces target Negulin, potentially isolating the peninsula and advancing on Constantinople.
An early morning report describes a vessel approaching under ice floes while navigating near shore. Dawn reveals a smoky funnel plume on the horizon as authorities land a large consignment with aid from a dog team and launches.
Report on King George's first cabinet meeting summarized from a partial transcript. The article notes unity is stressed during a tense period and mentions Winston Churchill among attendees and Unionist reactions.
In Rome on May 28 the Pope voiced sorrow that Italy joined the great conflict threatening to devastate Europe. He said he cannot endorse the government action as war is an abhorrence.
The Nugget notes Montenegrins cheer the expected Italian invasion of Dalmatia, believing Montenegrin forces could renew the push in Bosnia and Herzegovina. May 8 references and unnamed sources hint at regional wartime hopes and press excitement.
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