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VOLUME XV. NO. 110. TELEPHONE MAIN 46. NOME, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY. APRIL 14. 1915. TELEPHONE MAIN 46 PRICE 25 CENTS
ITALY AGREES SUPPORT SERBIA
ITALY TO SUPPORT SERB
CLAIMS ADRIATIC PORT
LONDON, April 14.—The Rome cor
respondent of the London Mail wires
bis paper that the foreign office lias
given out that the Italian government
has decided, after prolonged negotia
tions with the powers composing the
tripple entente, to recognize and sup
port <he claims of Serbia to be allowed
an outlet on the Adriatic. It is stated
that an agreement in accordance with
this decision has been entered into by
which the Italian government is re
quired to support the entente powers
in their demands on behalf of Serbia
regardless of whether Italy enters the
war or not. Rome dispatches state that
the warlike preparations continue and
the government is pressing the military
preparation with all speed The latest
military order calls for the complete
mobilization of the marine reservists
and several companies have already
been sent to the several naval bases.
SERBS AGAIN
BECOME AGGRESSIVE
CETTIN.IE, April 14.- Serbian re
ports state that the army is again as
suming the offensive against the Aus
trians and are making preparations to
cross the Danube. Light field and ma
chine guns mounted on barges are used
in trying to drive tho Austrians from
their positions, twenty miles above Bel
grade.
Tho Austrians are heavily intrenched
along tho rlvor and are well protected
against attacks from the land forces.
It is believed here that the new Serbian
initiative is the direct result of the re
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ZEPPELIN SCARE
PREVAILS IN ENGLAND
ported request of I lie Russian govern
ment thnt the Serbs lend tlieir aid in
pushing tlie enemy us haul as possible.
Serbian troops are reported to be again
advancing in Austrian territory west
of the Drina.
LONUON, April 14.—Another Zeppe
lin scare prevails in Kngland The re
gulations which have lately grown lax
have suddenly been made more severe
than at any time since the war began
especially in #io matter of shrouding
the lights of the city. It is believed
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that the government is in receipt of
secret advices which tel! of a new
German aerial campaign against the
British Isles.
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NUGGET.
NEITHER SIDE
ADVANCING
IN ALSACE
I’AUIS, April 14.—German aeroplanes
are active in upper Alsace where feeble
Ocrrnan resistance opposes the French
lines. Neither side is pushing tiro cam
paign vigorously owing to the fact that
it Is not considered one of the vital
points In the western battle front.
ALL IDLE MEN WILL NEVER
BE PUT TO WORK IN U. S.
WASHINGTON, April 14.—The In
dustrial Commission report indicates
that business conditions in the United
States for years will never improve
sufficiently to put all idle men to work.
The report states that there are too
many men for the number of jobs and
conditions are further aggravated by
the entrance of women into numerous
trades.
AUSTRIAN AVIATORS ARE
HARRASSING THE RUSSIANS
VIENNA, April 14.—Austrian avia
tors, despite the recent heavy weather,
are reported to be liarrassing the Rus
sians throughout the mountain passes
and are pursuing night and day the
soldiers of the Czar whose morale has
been hit hard by the persistent aeria
attacks.
ITALIAN ALPS ARE NOW
SWARMING WITH TROOPS
BERNE. April 14.—Italian frontie
reports show that the Italian Alps ar
swarming with troops while the fron
tier population is preparing to mov
southward being fearful lest war fll'eal
out at any moment between Italy ani
Austria anil in which Germany wool
be involved.
•The People’* Popor"—Nome Nuggo
QUEEN CONSTANCE STARTS THE RACERS
SCOTTY ALLAN NOW IN THE LEAD
The Eighth All-Alaska Sweepstakes
is now on and five teams representing
the highest development of the North
ern laving dog, are speeding over the
snow-covered tundra toward the far
off turning point at Candle. Trained
to the hour, the swift canines are reel
ing off the lengthy miles: through
darkness and daylight they will hurry
along the frozen trails winding over
hill and plain, on. ever on. to Ihut dis
tant goal on the Arctic shores, then, on
the return journey, the many leagues
w ill again pass beneath their swiftly
flying feet until they reach their jour
ney's end in Nome.
Onward, ever onward, over the
glistening trail the furry speeders yvill
continue for three long day s and nights
Suns will rise and suns yvill set, the
glowing radiance of day yvill lie sup
planted by the dusky twilight of the
night lighted by the coldly gleaming
stars and the trembling radiance of the
auroras rays and still they yvill go
hurrying on. Brief stops yvill he made
to snatch a trille of rest and food and
then again onward, until, at length, the
long journej will be ended and they]
will once more reach the sheltering j
haven of home, it Is a hard task to;
which the faithful animals are com- j
inltted Four hundred and eight miles i
must pass beneath the padded feet be-i
fore the journey is complete, four hun-j
died and eight long and worn miles. |
each one seemingly longer that the rest.,
must be traversed before the end will
come. Storms may blow and the chil
ling frost may pinch and bite and still
they must go on although their wears
limbs may ache and their hearts boat
hard and fast. And then will come tin j
tinish and slog and master will again
rejoice in the comfort of warmth and]
rest.
It is a great race; one that tests the
mettle of both man and beast, and lie
who proves the winner has done a
doughty deed. It is no child's play. I
this long journey over the far-spread- j
ing fluids of snow and ice and they who
run the course aro entitled to the full
est measure of praise regardless of
whether they bear away the victors
wreath or not.
In the order named, the tennis of Dr
Kittilsnn, in charge nf Ale* Holmson.
the Council Kennel Club, in charge of
a native driver; Paul KJogstnd. him
self driving, the Allan & Darling team
in charge of the redoubtable "Scotty"
Allan, hero of many a hard-fought eon
test on llie trail; and tho Siberian team j
of Leonard Seppnla. driven by himself
got away from the starting point on
[■arracks Square promptly on time this
morning and the big race was on A
crowd, which seemed to comprise near
ly every person in town, was gathered
bout the storting point, eagerly watrh
tthOu■ •* trorll
watching the speedy racers spring
away on their long journey at the sig
nal of Queen Constance.
Owing to tlie unfortunate sickness of
his dogs, Fred Ayer, who was much of
a favorite, was unable to start and it
is it safe assertion tlint lie is the most
disappointed man in N’oine today. The
dogs composing his learn have hut
lately recovered from the epodomie ol
distemper which compelled the with
drawal of the Dolzcne and Downing yV
lllatchford teams, li was apparent lust
night that the animals were in no
shape to stand the strain and Ayer was
compelled to withdraw l'rom the con
test and relinquished ut the last mo
ment. the anticipation of nearly two
years. The teams all got away to a j
fairly good start hut owing, doubtless, j
to the heavy trails, made but slow time
to ( 'ape Nome.
At the time of going to press |
Scotty Allan is leading the big race
having arrived at Timber considerably t
in the lead. After a rest of twenty-four
minutes, Allan again hit the trail for
Council. Senpnla was the next arrival!
at that point. departing alter an
eleven minute rest. The council team ;
arrived eight minutes after the de
parture of Seppaia and at last account
was resting. The teams are reported in j
good shape although making slow timei
for which the heavy trails are account-1
able.
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THE ALL-ALASKA SWEEPSTAKES RACE
iCut this out aitd (taste on heavy cardboard and you will have a good Score card.)
NOME TO CANDLE (Upper Half) A. M. in tight face; P. M. in black face. CANDLE TO NOME (Lower Half)
1. FRED AYER Arrive
Self, driver Total 1 | |
] Leavo ! 9:00
2. DR. KITTIL8EN Arrive) 9:27:10 10:39 11:34 1:07
Alex ITnlmson. driver Total 27:10 1:39 2:34 4:0,
| Leave 9:00 i __ _ , _!_1__2_1
3. COUNCIL KENNEL Arrive) 9:27:38 10 41 11:36 1:08 5:24
CLUB Total I 27:38 1:41 2:35 4:08 8:24
John (Eskimo), driver | Leave 9:00 I ] | _j_ |_ J
4. PAUL KJEGSTAD | Arrive 9:27:07 10:37 11:32 1:13
Self, driver ] Total 1 27:07 1:37 2:32 4:13
| Leal 9:00 11:37
I 5. ALLAN & DARLING Arrive ' 0:25:00 10:84 H:80 12:41 4:12:30
Allan, driver j Total 25:00 1:34 2:20 3:41 (7:12:30
j Leave 9:00 4:37:00 |
6. L. SEPPALA Arrive 9:84:69 10:66 ii 16 1:13 I 5:05
. Self, driver Total 34:59 1:55 2:45 4:13 8:00^
! Leave , 9:00 ; : , j 5:16 ■ I * - *
Entry and Driv.r. « «£ B * 85 | 5 S I 5 g S "
EIGHTH ANNUAL g ? IS I » I? 1“ 1° 2° § pi i > 2 £ 2 >
ALL-ALASKA SWEEPSTAKES 2 | g 2 2 2m 20 2z h 2 2 2 S 2a 2 O
rn #5 O H 5 Pt 2 TO O 2 '.?■ r
Noma to Candle and Return 408 miles * < : * : < I | » r • Z 2 2 ‘ ^
April 14, 15. 16. 17, 1915. _: j j M jj " , , l . ! 7
’* 1 FRED AYER Arrive
Self, driver Total
s, Leave ! | | III_I__ —
p ______ , - i ■ J----—-- ~~
S 2. DR. KITTILSEN Arrive' (
.1 Alex Holmson, driver Total
1 Leave I | __ _ ___J_ . ___
3. COUNCIL KENNEL Arrive
CLUB Total
s John (Eskimo), driver j I-eav» _ _J___j
4. PAUL KJEGSTAD Arrive ]
Pelf, driver Total i , I
;P j I Leave ; _ | ! _j_I. _I_
■e] 5T ALLAN & DARLING 'Arrive!
k Allnn, driver | Total ! ! . ; I I I I
,a] | I-eava | |_|_! 1_j_!_!_J_L - --
'' 6. L. SEPPALA | Arrive I
Self, driver | Total j i ill
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HEAVY FIGHTING
BELOW OSTEND
LONDON April 14.—War office bul
letins issued this morning report heavy
lighting along a few miles of the west
ern front below Ostend yesterday, both
sides engaging in desperate charges
against the opposing trenches It is
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staled that the battle was developed
through the German outposts having
ventured to approach the Knglish
trenches drawing the Knglish tire. The
German officers evidently mistaking the
heavy tiring for an attempted advance
of the British troops ordered a charge
which presipltated a battle lasting un
til night fall compelled a cessation of
hostilities. The losses on both sides
are said to be considerable. Desultory
lighting resulting in no definite gains
are also reported from sections of the
. battle front farther to the east. The
French are reported to be on the otTeu
sive generally along practically the en
tire western line.
ZEPPELINS RAID FRENCH
COAST OPPOSITE DOVER
LONDON. A ■ orrespondent of the
Dally Mail in France reports that a
Zeppelin airship skirted the French
.senconst near Grave lines twelve miles
southwest of Dunkirk (opposite Dover!
..ently and then turned westward to
ward Kngland. and it is rumored thal
in'u i.i her Zeppelins preceded it.
Thereafter throughout the whole
day." the correspondent adds. "Dunkirk
was subject' d to German air raids, and
attempts to drop bombs, hut owing to
■few bombs fell,
"At one moment six aeroplanes were
I hovering over the town, but were com
; polled to retreat Apparently no dnm
jauc was done."
BELIEVED SUBMARINE
ACTIVITIES TO COMMENCE
I AMSTERDAM. April 14 —The North
winter storms are now pracllcallv
passed and it is believed that Oerman
| submarine activities In the waters sur
rounding Rrltlsh Isles and French
! const will soon commence.
WARNS ALL VESSELS TO
STAY OUT OF CHANNEL
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la iNDIN. April 14—Following the
receipt of authentic reports that the
Germans are soon to make another
great submarine raid in Ilrltlsh and
French waters. Lloyd insurance rates
have taken another leap. The govern
ing board is warning all vessels to “lav
I out of the English channel
CLAIMS UNSUCCESSFUL
BOMBARMENT DARDANELLES
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CONSTANTINOPLE. April 14.—The
t war office has announced that the pa
Itroi ships of thu enemy have again uu
! successfully bombarded the batteries
I near the exit to the Dardanelles.
EARTHQUAKES
AGAIN STARTLE
ITALIANS
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| ROME. April 14.—Slight earthquake
I shocks are again alarming the people
i of the Avezzano district although no
damage has so far been reported. The
government sesmiographs in this city
* have also recorded a series of shocks
I of considerable duration In the eajst,
I presumably from the sections border*
1 Ing on the Aegan sea.
GOOD EATS.
Mrs. Gmnivan has opened the Hoff
' man House and is now prepared to
I serve the best meals and lunches in
! Nome.