13 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1916
Page
1
report from Athens says Greece could enter wartime chaos within 48 hours as Constantine faces mounting domestic opposition and rioting. semi official dispatch notes the nation stays eager for war while the king's leadership is challenged and a new cabinet is planned.
Salonica dispatch reports a Serbian general attack ongoing for over a day against Teuton positions west of Doubnitsa with gains as enemy trenches evacuated and retreating lines pursued by British forces along the Struma. Heavy bombardments continue on the Dorian front where Bulgarians fortify and resist the new assaults.
A six thousand ton Dutch freight liner Antwerpen of the Holland American Line, en route from New York to London, was torpedoed off the southeastern coast of England. The ship sailed February 21 with a large cargo. The lifeboats and crew were rescued by passing ships. further details are unavailable.
Fragmented report describes French drive near Peronne as forces gain positions along the Somme river. Mentions moving guns, troops, and cautious advances amid ongoing fighting. urges voters to support Republican ticket in adjacent political note.
International News Service reports a Royal Navy torpedo destroyer stopped the steamer Coba within the three mile limit near Fort Corregidor. General Ligget confirms the vessel carried passengers after demanding a passenger list. The British officer departed after obtaining the list, with a diplomatic note likely to follow.
General Tasker H Bliss appeared before the Mexican American commission in New London to give his views on border protection proposals. He saw no objection to withdrawing American troops now. General Paine opposed a joint protectorate and urged a twenty mile neutral zone for both sides to operate if needed.
The war offices report that French forces made a further advance in the Somme sector after heavy fighting yesterday. Bourechnesnes village between Combles and Peronne was penetrated and the ridge overlooking the village taken after intense combat and extensive losses.
Pacific News Service reports multiple wildfires advancing toward Sonoma County as September winds drive flames through the valley. Firefighters struggle to contain the spread amid nearly total destruction of vegetation and wildlife with hundreds displaced and communities isolated by blaze. Carelessness by campers is blamed for much of the outbreak as resources stretch thin across the region.
In Seattle on September 12 the focus centers on republican contenders for the Senate and governorship, with Senator Miles Poindexter and Congressman Wa E Mumphrey seeking the senate nomination and Meffride and Hartley aiming for the governorship. Democratic nominees are unopposed in the state race.
Authorized Italian war footage will be shown at the Dream tonight featuring bombardment scenes of Playa and a new deadly howitzer. Charlie Chaplin cartoon Road Show will also play marking the first Chaplin cartoon show in At- Come early and avoid the rush.
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