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City Official Paper
NOME. ALASKA, MAY 27, 1915.
AN UNCERTAIN EXCUSE
It seems h trifle queer to the ordinary
person that Germany, while insisting
that there are ample food supplies
within tlie national boundaries to meet
the needs of her people for an indeflnit15
period, at the same time bases her
right to torpedo vessels loaded with
neutral passengers on the contention
that Britain is trying to starve the eivi
lain population of Germany by blockad
ing the Germany coast. While it is
admitted that the profundities of Ger
man thought are somewhat difficult to
fathom at times, it seems to us that
there is something peculiarly inconsis
tent in this matter. There is no deny
ing the fact that the primary reason
offered for the establishment of the
war zone atound the British Isles was
that It was by way of reprisal for the
attempts of the British to withhold food
supplies front German civilians. That
much was plainly stated in the procla
mation issued to the world prior to the
establishment of the blockade and the
statement has since been reiterated in
the first reply to the American note of
protest against the restrictions im
posed on the commerce of the i'nited
States through the medium of die war
zone. As final confirmation it may bo
remarked that Germany has Iwicc of
fered to withdraw the blockade if Eng
land would permit the passage of fond
stuffs to German civilians.
Now all this seems proof positive
that Germany had hut one aim and
purpose in establishing the blockade.
She wanted food for her non-military
population. This surmise seems very
dear and very logical and also is sup
ported by her offer to cease die block
ade if Britain would allow food sup
plies to pass without hindrance. Rut.
contrast it for a moment with her oft
repented statements that die allies are
all wrong when they assert that the
stoppage of supplies will, in time, bring
her to submission and as proof of her
contention that they don't know what
they are talking about, issues food
supply bulletins broadcast over the
world concerning the abundance of her
potato crop, together with multitudious
articles describing the plentenusness of
everything within the borders of the
German Empire.
Also one can hardly pick up a
magazine with Pro-German tendencies
that does not contain an article written
by some German of note and attain
ments in which we are solemnly as
i sttred that the writer has full authority
to state that Germany has ample .sup
plies of everything to Iasi during any
possible period to which the war may
extend and if she lias not them, she , m
easily get them if we are to couple
these "authoritative" artielos with the
food bulletins issued directly by tli<
Berltn government. Germany apparent
ly does not need anything. Now. it is
again admitted that the subtilties of
German reasoning nre beyond us. hut
it seems that here is something that
savors decidedly of “wavs that are dark
and trteks that are vain" for if the Ger
man nation has all tile food stuffs
needed to support the population what
becomes of her contention that the
sinking of vessels carrying neutral cit
izens in the war zone is justified on the
ground that (lie British are seeking to
starve the civilian population of Ger
main hy restricting the passage of sup
plies to the German shores? The right
of Germany to sink belligerent ships j
of the enemy is unquestioned and needs '
no excuse But it seems to tie straining
logic to the extreme to suggest that
British restrictions of German com
merce uro a justifiable cause for the
sinking of neutral commerce carries
enroute to the British isles with neu
tral passengers and crews, while al
the same time insisting that the
aforesaid British commerce restric
tions are not hurting Germany or Vior
people ill ttie least been use that they
1 have ample of all that is necessary for
their existence. It appears that Ger
man! is unwise or foolish In submit-j
ting as an excuse for the assassina
tion of neutrals the necessities of a eer-|
lain condition, the very exlstenr..
1 which she repudiates in almost the
same breath Germany should change
her plea if she has not, as In a pre
vious ease, already done so
LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE
Iii an Intervicy published recent*' in
the Juneau Empire. Representative
Chester K. Snow of Ruliy is quoted
with having said that lie favors pro
hibition for Alaska. But tie added
that he believed that the people of
the Territory should decide for them
selves if they are to have prohibition.
-Mr Snow’s idea that the people of
Alaska should have the right to vote
on such measures as prohibition is
logical, and will meet with the favor
of everybody. The people of Alaska
have just as much right to settle such
questions by popular vote as do the
people of tiie states, and there is little
reason whv the members of the two
houses of congress should tell the peo
ple here how their moral tendencies
shall he directed.
II is easy enough for congressmen
to vote measures for Alaska that do
not affect them personally, but the
broad-minded members of congress!
should !u> willing to allow the people
here to vote upon social questions.
I‘resident Wilson on various occa
sions lias expressed l lie opinion that
wherever possible, the people should
decide important questions f#r them
selves This is Hu attitude lie has
maintained on woman's sufferac
It will lie remembered that a few
months ago the Orange in (lie State
of Washington passed a resolution
asking congress t,o pass prohibition
laws for Alaska This was one of the
many evidences that people on the
Outside are Ignorant of the character
of the people of this Territory. They
seem to think that on moral issues the
Alaskans are not competent to bulge
for their own welfare.
As a matter of fact, it is probable
tliHt if I ho peoplr of \lnska voted on
the question of prohibition, tlie Ter
ritory would go <lr> At any rate such
n vote vvouhl prove to the world that
Alaska is not a eountrv eontrolled by
drink or the drinking element, hut that
It is composed of about the same mix
ture of people its is in any of the states
of the Union.
While it cannot be supposed that
Alaska will get full local government
until its population will support such
a lliing. it can be expected that Un
people of the Territory may soon he
given the right to vote on initiative
It
ami referendum measures of vital ini
porta nee
SEWARD THANKS
CAPTAIN HfALY
The commeivial club and mayor, in
behalf of all tho citizens, have for
warded thanks to Captain Dick Heal'
"l the Corwin for putting ha* U 1**
port today to render assistance when
M he forest fire was endangering tin*
city. When he had travelled out a
few miles the captain inquired and
was notified that the fires were com
ing dangerously close to the city and
threatened the town so seriously that
; women and children might need ships
| to get out of reach of the flames.
Captain Mealy immediately turned
^ hack and the following communication!,
was sent him by the mayor when tin '
lire had been subdued:
"The citizens of Seward through
their mayor extend thanks to Capt.
Mick Mealy for his prompt response
nd offer of help with his ship and
* lew in time of danger.
Signed, C. A M vers.
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Mayor."
The chamber of commerce took j
similar action through its vice-prosi-j
dent, in** president being absent. The
following expression of appreciation j
was sent to Captain Healy:
"Captain Richard Mealy,
s. s Corwin.
My dear Captain:
< >n behalf of the citizens <»f Seward
I desire to offer to you our sincere j
thanks for the courtesy «»f returning I
> our ship to dork and standing by t »j
| render assistance if the same should j
he needed.
The danger having passed we wish j
to thank y ou, passengers and crew *.f :
the good ship ‘Corwin’ and wish you i1
a pleasant voyage f*»r the remainder!
of your trip
Sincerely',
i
.Tames Hayden,
Seward Commercial Club.
, Vice-President. J
Seward Gateway'. |
WEATHER REPORT.
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•Viunp, Alaska, May 2 1, 1915.
Temperature Max.42 Min. 27.
Uaronieter -290B inches.
Weather Partly cloudy.
WIND North 1! miles per hour
necrose 3 miles per hour
Precipitation None.
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Nome, Alaska. May 25, 1915
Temperature Max. ‘13. Min. 30.
I ’.ammeter—29.75 inches.
Weather Partly clomly.
Wind S W 7 miles per lion r
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Old Lewis Hunter Rye and the Fa
moui Atherton Bourbon whiskeys, Dia
^,lied spring 1904 1905, bought in bono
and reduced to 90 per cent, by U 8
government b> the bottle or gallon.
100 TONS OF FLOUR
Bread only 5c. N»«*th Bakery
and Anvil Bakery.
CLEAN UP.
All property owners and residents
are hereby required to clean up their
yards as soon as the melting of the
snow permits.
By order of the Town Council.
J. H. MUSTARD.
tf Health Officer.
NOW IS THE TIME.
To corae in and see us. as the bright
sunny nays are coming on, and have
your clothes cleaned, pressed and re
limited.
We m . them look like new
'A e c it*, i n hats.
Wo make alterations.
\V * guarantee first-class workman
ship
A * : ,.;iraide«» modern methods.
\V * i.arantee prompt service
\nd m will appreciate ymtr patron
W< also make suits to order.
NOME TAILORING COMPANY.
Hot ween Segerstrom tV: Hagen and H. I»
Z*•liner’s Jewelry Stores.
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Messemier Service ij
When in need of help c ill .Main
7tf ami we will send a man or J
mm capable of doing: til sorts a
of janitor or no ssonger work.
We have a team of fourben dogs
to attend long distatur rails ami ]►
freighting1 Hive us a trial. ]►
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J ELITE HOTEL AND BATHS
J THE SPRING CLEANUP
f is now on '
J at the Elite Baths
i Steam and large shower bath i'
,( room in connection. Best water ,<
J also the most modern hotel in J
f town. f
Cor. Front and B Streets j
J. M. MONOHAN. Prop.
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NOT ARRIVED ON
THE CORWIN
I FRESH HOME MADE ICE [
J CREAM AND CANDIES at the J
ROSE
Candy Store ;
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POUTS Contest |
\ STANDING OF CONTESTANTS.
For Fresh Corwin Goods See us -
15TH COUNT. MAY 26, 1915.
/ Ruby Martin ..137,590
Oranges, Lemons, Grapefruit \ towena Lewis.292,156 ft
hams, Bacon and Butter j Ka,io n°nFlir'1 .258,313
Onious Bermuda Cucumbers and u .
) Mrs. l’erry Moore .62,140
Cabbage. Fresh Ranch Eggs ,50c Doz. j
** ** S Mary Fox ..59,625
This year stock of Eggs are very good Mrs. .r p. Jones.39.773
| Mrs. Oscar Carlson.9.S09
Ipolets Stores
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS. HEADQUARTERS FOR IMPORTED DELICACIES.
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W. J. ROWE !
. TRANSFER AND FREIGHTING t
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Dealer in all kinds of Lumber ;
* Hay and Grain ?
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* Horses For Sale;
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Established June 1‘XMI
Aidskd Blinking jnfl
Sale Deposit (ompdny
Paid-l p (apitdi $125,000
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A Perfict Dentifice 4
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1 BUTLER-MAUlfO & GO:
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j Chas. W. Peed j
J Machinist ft Blacksmith \
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Gasoline Engines, Hoists
boilers, I’ipe and I’ipe
Fittings
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j No. 5 Front St. j
Miners & Merchants
Bank of Alaska
VWIh, 'I.ASKA
Capital - - $100,000
<«old Dnsl I'lirchascd
and Assayed
I BOARD of TRADE i|
j Restaurant |
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| LUNCH COUNTER ;!
| F. A. Daniels, Prop. |>
I ITtiCo’s ||
i Cafe
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. !!
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* Storage Harket !!
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| GOLDEN GATE HOTEL j
!; STEAM HEATED AND ELECTRIC LIGHTED \\
!; Host Commodious Hotel in Alaska ;I
!; Dining Room in Connection jl
;i ROOMS SIS PER MONTH AND DP j!
<; BEST BATHS IN N01TE \\
JAS. A. SWARTZEL, Prop. \\
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: TO OUR CUSTOMERS ♦
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Tho Time is here when our troubles begin.
Jp We may be early or we may bo late.
So be sure and take plenty of water. i
^ Then tho next day you’ll not have to wait. »
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