31 May 1916
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
1
Berlin May 28 American Ambassador Gerard believes peace is at least in sight and has voiced this openly. In a Munich interview his Berlin paper quote says nothing explains his confidence, yet ministers and officials show similar sentiment though no events support it.
Rumors in Washington say Secretary Lane and Secretary Daniels clash over restoring to claimants the California oil lands Taft withdrew for navy use. Daniels wants navy control. Lane argues for restoring lands to claimants noting Matanuska coal fields will supply fuel and remaining oil areas meet navy needs.
San Francisco reports two British cruisers lingering near the California coast. Vessels sighted them at various times over several days, with no attempts made to stop ships. The purpose of the cruisers’ presence remains the subject of speculation.
Paris May 29 General Gallieni former minister of war died at his home in Versailles today At the start of the great war he was military governor of Paris holding the post until ill health forced him to relinquish it several months ago
A delegation of prominent Republicans is due at Sagamore Hill tomorrow and is expected to prompt another Roosevelt address. The president may push further on his candidacy stance during the visit.
The note to Britain and France published today denounces interference with American mails and states the United States cannot tolerate the wrongs suffered by its citizens. It demands full restoration of neutral rights and Hague rules on diplomatic mail, promising a full reply on cited cases soon.
Washington May 28 reports say President Wilson may be ready to offer good offices for peace in Europe. Close friends claim he believes a favorable moment could deliver a settlement, though public proof remains uncertain amid widespread peace rumors. The piece notes ongoing capital chatter and mentions unrelated entertainment items.
Salonika reports 25 000 Bulgarians crossed the Greek border occupying forts at the Strumia gorge entrance. Greek garrison retreated with no resistance. Bulgarians push toward Macedonia and expect heavy fighting with Entente forces. Serbian army joined Salonika to bolster Entente defense.
A sudden temperature rise in Chicago over the last 24 hours caused many prostrations and one death. The victim was Jas Theobald of Ohio, visiting the city, as the region endures intense suffering after the recent blizzard-like weather.
Glover and other Riggs National Bank officials charged with perjury over testimony in federal investigations were acquitted today. The ruling comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the bank and its supervisory practices.
The remains will rest in a receiving vault Wednesday afternoon. Final interment will be in a private mausoleum at North Oaks farm, the summer home Hill loved. His fortune is estimated at 250 to 500 million dollars.
The state board of pharmacy swears out warrants for the arrest of twenty seven druggists charged with illicit liquor vending as it steps into the ongoing anti liquor enforcement effort in Cattle.
Police Sergeant John J. Morarity was shot and killed while searching a man he had just arrested for counterfeiting. The suspect fled after shooting Morarity, a Spanish-American War veteran and prominent San Francisco officer.
The rivers and harbors bill carrying forty three million dollars in appropriations passed the Senate today. Also notes tickets for a brass band sour dough dance at 75 cents each, for floor or roof seating.
Theodore Roosevelt narrowly escaped a fatal knife assault in Kansas City while en route to a hotel. A pursuing crowd and witness accounts described a man hurled a four inch blade at the former president, missing him and striking the car woodwork instead.
The Nugget advertises laundry service at Main W141 by The People's Steam Laundry run by J Williamson as proprietor. Subscribers are urged to sign up for prompt pickup and delivery of laundry.
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