NOME DAILY NUGGET
VOLUME XVII. NO. 3 TELFPnONF MAIN W NOME, ALASKA. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1916. TELEPHONE MAIN 43.
BRIGHT PROSPECT OF GOOD HARBOR
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TOM LAWSON LAUGHS
AT INVESTIGATION BY
CONGRESS OF HIS COUP
International News Service.
NEW YORK, Dec. 9.—Thomas W.
Lawson laughed loud and long whon
naked what he thinks of the threaten
ed congressional investigation of the
advance information obtained by him
and his crowd of the Wilson note tad
the Lansing interview.
He acknowledges that the syndicate
whose money he gumtded with made
millions of dollars. How much they
made he says is no one's business and
he ridicules the Idea of any effort be
ing made by congress to find how
much they made and how they got
their tip.
He declares cynically that should
congress investigate the matter there
would be mighty few members pres
ent at the session because so many of
them had a hand in the pie.
In all seriousness he saj’3 that many
members of the senate anti house
were guilty if he and other stock
gamblers are gulity. There is no law
against finding out if one can in
advance what the government is go
ing to do in any public matter and 1
belting on the exchange on the re
sults of such action. This has been
a favorite method since the days of
Clevelai d, says Lawson, for the high
ollicials of the government to feather
.heir own neat.
The atlitudt of the frenzied finan
cier is one of cool unconcern and de
fiance. It Is believed from his action t
and words that Lawson played the
ma?ket in the recent bear panic on
.ehuli of highly placed Washington
officials as well as for himself and his
coterie of gamblers.
NECESSITY VS. CHARITY.
It is a necessity when yon need the
hospital.
It is a charity when you contribute
for others.
Either way all should contribute to
ward keeping the institution open.
MiN Johnson and Prof. Peterson
will furnish music at the Board to
Trade Cafe on Sunday from 5:30 to
7:90 p. m.
DYNAMITER RECEIVES
TEN YEAR SENTENCE
Pacific Mews Service.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28.—Caplan
has been sentenced to ten years in the
penetentiary for complicity in dyna
miting the building of the Los An
geles Times.
New laid eggs at Prosser's Harness
Shop, $1.00 per dozen. Phone Black 5.
ALLIES NOW
PREPARING
BIG MOVE
Interantional News Service.
LONDON, Dec. 29.—It has been of
ficially announced that an additional
section of the Somme line has been
taken over by the British forces.
This significant move leads to 'ho!
belief that the French forces thus re
leased will bo employed In a hug
attack somewhere on the western
fre ut.
As the British now have control of
practically the whole Somme front U
is surmised that the French soldie«-H
ullibe used on the Verdun front
though this Is pure surmise.
That large operations are being pro
pared Is certain though when the first
gieat blow will bo struck cannot be
fcretold.
RE INNSTATEMENT OF JOFFRE
PROVES POPULAR MOVE
international News Servioe.
PARIS, Dec. 28.—The reinstatement
of General Joffre to what practically
amounts to his former position of
general in chief has been received
with pleasure by the army as well as
civilians. His wisdom and wide ex
perience will be of great assistance
to Felld Marshals Petaln and Ne
velle. In addition to this harmony
now prevails in military circles.
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SNAKE RIVER HARBOR PROJECT
FAVORABLY REPORTED BY ENGINEERS
AND CITY ENDORSEMENT ASKED
President Polct of the chamber of
commerce has received a telegram
from Delegate Wickersham whi.'h
conveys the news that the people of
Nome and Sewaid peninsula are in a
fair way to have one of their fondest
hopes come true.
The Snake river harbor project
seems destined to be transformed from
a rosy dream into a successful real
ity. It is extremely probable that
all small vessels in the coastwise
trade will after a while have a safe
harbor In which they may load and
unload regardless of wind and wave.
But let the telegram speak for it
self. Here it is: Washington, Dec. 28.
—A. Polet, president chamber of com
merce, Nome, Alaska, Un December
20th the board of engineers in charge
of rivers and harbors adopt'd a renor"
recommending the improvement of
Snake river at Nome by dredging the
channel to a depth of eight feet, which
will be protected by Jetties, with in
side basin of the .same depth. The
estimated cost will be ninety five thou
sand dollars. It is estimated that the
cost of maintenance for the first year
will be twelve thousand five hundred
dollars, and subsequently seven thou
sand five hundred annually. Provid
.tie city of Nome will contribute two
thousand five hundred dollars annual
ly towards maintenance. The repot
Is still subject to the recommendation
of the chief engineer before it pass'
on for the consideration of congress
I strongly urge that Nome accept this
It Is the beginning of what you want
JAMES WICKERS HAM,
Delegate from Alaska."
In order that Wickersham may not
be delayed In his efforts to secure tin
adoption of a favorable report by the
chief engineer and an appropriation
by congress, President Polet has con
ferred with Mayor Moller on the sub
ject with the result that a special
' session of the city council has been
ical’ed for tonight to accept the re
sponsibility Imposed on the city by
the report. As the city has nlrcad?
offered the amount of twenty five
hundred dollars the action tonight
would seem to be necessary only as a
further pledge.
The benefits which will accrue to
Nome from the Snake river harbor
have be til so often dis i "■! d.‘ all
must be familiar with • I :n. The
great advantages may !><• Pin: •: !
hy the reported stati . *■ ■ of r-»
owners of the Silver W d the
vidie to the effect that the harbor
■•ill enable them to cut fi ight i •.
n two. This would apply to nil
points Including St. Michael an.! w i’• I
result not only In incr< v I.n in» is
but In a saving to every man t
receives goods cither up or town *hi
const. The Siberian tr. d ng business
will come targerly to Nome. The listi
ng Industry will be given an impetus.
Lightering of the liners will l.c f •
cilltatcd. Coal can b landed • he >!>
from Capo I.lsburne. In short three
are a score of ways in w! leh the en
tire peninsula will be bonciitted.
Fveryon. concerned should f* 1
gratified with the progress which is
shown by the Wiekersham telegram
but there are several a- hills to
be climbed before the ;t< 1 is a'tain -d
T1 is is why the council moots tona.'-t
and why the efforts of the cl mb- r if
commerce should receive the support
of every man and won. n ■ n s . • I
peninsula.
‘ EMPEROR
AS KING
Interantional News Service.
VIENNA, Dec. 29.—Dispatches
state that Emperor Charles Francis
has arrived at Budapest where he will
he crowned as king of Hungary to
morrow.
NEW YORK, Dec. 29.—News from
| Budapest Is to the effect that it U
generally conceded there that Emper
or Charles after being crowned king
j of Hungary will do all In his power to
establish peace. The news is accepted
here as entirely authentic and it Is
believed for many reasons that he
will second in every way the efforts
of the kaiser to conclude the war on
equitable terms which are understood
to mean with honors even.
See the old year out and the new
year in at the Board of Trade Cafe.
Music from 11:30 till 1:30. Prof. Peter
son and Bertha Johnson. Dancing
cabaret. Reserve your table now.
GERMANS
| SEIZE
HEIGHTS
Interactional News Service.
BERLIN, Dec. 29.—It is officially
given out that the Austro-German
forces on the eastern frontier of
Ttansylavnla have captured by storm
a series of mountain positions. Tho
actions were marked by the desperate
character of the fighting by both at
tackers and defenders.
Fourteen hundred Russians were
made prisoners . Eighteen machine
guns and three heavy cannon were
captured.
AID A GOOD CAUSE.
At the same time come and finish
the year right by doing good with
your money at the same time having
the best time of the *eason.
Aksala Carnival entertainment will
start promptly at 0 p. m„ Eagle hall.
RAILROAD STRIKE
NOW THREATENED
BY BROTHERHOODS
Pacific News Servioe.
SEATTLE. Dee. 29.—Danger ot
gust railway strike looms lurge again
because of the failure of railroad man
agers to put the Adamson law into
effect before Its constitutionality
tested by the supreme court.
Labor unionists aro strong In their
Insistence that the law should go Into
eff< ct pending the decision of the high
court. In this they are backed by a
large body of public opinion whi.h
fails to see why the railroads should
enjoy practical immunity from ‘he
law by reason of legel proceedure and
subterfuge.
NEW YORK, Dee. 29.- The r.til
| road brotherhood com' roes t->J.iy
threatened to put bc-fo . tie m n -.t
once the Question of • he;her U. y
si.i aid stnlti if thi rail da do n r
i*ut the Adamson law Into eft* vt.
The brotherhood chiefs h ive r\
haualed every aigumciil in support
of their contention ami n t t ;I >
havp openly made this threat there is
little doubt that It is r nuir If ii •
men vote on the question ti. . v
certainly favor a strike.
Aksala Carnival entertainment will
start promptly at 9 p. m., E.i*jle I.nil.
ENTENTE ALLIES SENDING
RELY TO PROPOSALS
International New* Service.
LONDON, Dec. 29.—The entente re
ply of the German peace proposal was
completed this morning. It is being
transmitted to the various capitals
of the German allies. After it has
been duly delivered to the principals
in the controversy it will be forward
ed to the United States and other
neutral governments.
THREE NATIONS FOLLOW
LEAD OF PRES. WILSON
Interantional News Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.—It hns
been officially confirmed today that
Sweden, Norway and Denmark have
followed Wilson's lead and prepare!
letter's to all the belligerent nations.
This much became known this after
noon. When the notes will be de
livered or whether they have already
been sent is not stated.
AMERICAN AMBASSADOR
SEES LLYOD"GEORGE
—
International News Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.—Walter
Page, American ambassador to the
court of St. James Is announced by
the stato department as having called
on Lloyd-eGorge this morning In fur
therance of the peace plans. What
took place at the conference has not
yet been made public.
EXPLOSION OF STEAM
PLANT KILLS GUESTS
Interantional News Service
MOUNT HOLLY, N. 1 Dv . r.i —
The guests In the Holly Inn here w re
arc used by a terrific vxpLsIon curl>
this morning when the boil* . win b
furnishes the steam heat blow up,
Six were killed four of whom were
guests. Several others were injured
and all the guests suffered from the
cold when they rushed outdoors in
their night clothes.
TOTAL POPULAR VOTE
FOR PRESIDENT
'nternat onal News Service.
NEW YORK, Dee. i:. The total
popular vote for presich nt in die re
cent election has been compiled. It
show3 that \\ ilson receiv d 91111,296
votes, Hughes 8,547,-171 with Benson
a little short of three quarters of t
million.
AKSALA CARNIVAL
ENTERTAINMENT
Eagle Ilall, Saturday.
No. 1—Moving Picture Comedy.
Donated by Code and Clark.
No. 2—Moving Picture,
Donated by Thomas and Wright.
No. S—Violin Solo—
. Miss Bertha Johnson
No. 4—Tenor Solo ....James Bogan
No. 5—Mandolin and Guitar Trio
No. 6—Dutch Stunt. . Lena and 1 ooee
After the program the big dance.
Seven pieces of music.