RUSSIA SERIOUSLY DISRUPTED
THE NOME DAILY NUGGET
VOLUME XVII. NO. 137. TBLEPnONE MAIN 46 NOME, ALASKA, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1917. TELEPHONE MAIN 46. PRICE 25 CENT9
MERCHANTMAN AND U BOAT IN GREAT FIGHT
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SUBMARINE ATTACKS AND
IS SENT TO THE BOTTOM
international Now* Service.
WASHINTGON, June 6.—Official
information was given out this morn -
ingg announcing the mnk'ing of an
other German submarine Ly an Amer
ica armed merchantman after a ilglil
which lasted one anti a half hours in
which many shots were exchanged.
The authorities withltol l the identity
of the steamer and th > place of en
gagement but otherwise gl/e the full
est details of the happening which
occurred yesterday.
The submarine was flrst sighted at
seven thousnnil yards. The merchant
man steamed slowly along, and the
submarine, closing in to Uvu thousand
yards, discharged seve.-ai shots at the
American ship. Gunners of the Uni
ted States navy stood by the quick
firers and exchanged shots \v*ith the
submarine which closed in to a range
of twenty five hundred. At this range
the naval gunners planted a few well
directed shots which placed the Ger
man U boat practically helpless.
The ll boat was then at the mercy
of the merchantman but continued
fighting until a well directed projec
tile ripped her amidships and the sub
mersible sank slowly—a mass of
wreckage. The captain of the Amer
ican ship states that the LI boat was
of the largest and latest type, and
was well armed.
During tlic exchange of enmpli
merits the submarine fired in all thir
| 1y five shots to twenty five discharged ^
by the American gunners. Two of
those fired by the U boat found their
mark on the American ship. One of
the members of the crew was slightly
injured.
This makes the third submarine
sunk by American armed merchant
men within the last few days.
WASHINGTON, June (I. Further
information as to the sinking of the
German submarine yesterday states,
! that wnc.i the II boat was disabled
she continued tiling at the merchant
j mini; mo of l.er shells taking part of j
. the fore -..>lure away. The American
gunnels then wMh well directed aim
admiliisierd the finishing touches
which sent the submersible slowly to
the bottom.
As ilit submarine was sinking thq
merchantman steamed in her direc
tion with the intention of picking up
any who might survive but the ex
plosion which occured prior to the
sinking must have killed the members
of the crew for no survivors were
seen. Portions of the wreckage of
the underwater craft were recovered
aud arc rather gruesome relics of
which the naval gunners are proud.
Standard leaves for Solomon at 11
a. m. from Snake river.
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International Nawa Service.
WASHINGTON, June 6— Mojo
• than ninety nine per cent of the ellgi
bles registered for conscription yes
terday according to the statement is
sued by Provost Marshal Crowder.
ThSi proves beyond a doubt that the
naton is with the administration in'
this draft system of raising an army.
As it is believed that the one per
cent who failed to put in appearance
at the registration booths were iin
abio to do so for various reasons, the
government will evidently grant them
a certain length of time to register.
It Is rumored that as so great a per
centage mot the issue the authori
ties are prone to place a liberal con
struction on the laws that govern fail
ures to comply.
Extreme satisfaction Is expressed
by officers of the war department In
the manner in which the work was
carried out. Anticipated hindcrance
on the part of malcontents failed to
materialize except In instances of but
minor Importance and the govern
ment can pride itself on most satis
factorily carrying out all plans in (his,
u measure that meant so much to our
nation at such a critical rime in our
history.
WASHINGTON, June 6.—Attorney
General Gregory has handed down a
._
decision today to the effect that an
oilier opportunity will he accordied i
tlmse who failed to register yester-!
day. This it is said will be the last j
call absolutely and all who fail to
comply at this time will lie ordered1
i
placed under arrest pending a decis
ion as to what penalty is to tic In- ^
dieted in such cases.
This second opportunity. Is consid- j
ered an act of extreme leniency on
the part of the government, and the .
tardy ones should be thankful for'
receiving another chance. The gov
ernment—although well satisfied with
the results of yesterday’s registra
tions—does not propose to allow the
duty of any one man in the country
to fall on the shoulders of another,
and in pursuance of this policy is
granting the failures a chance rather
than, make examples of them.
The date of this second registration
has not been announced but is ex
pected to be made public within the
next twenty four hours.
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GERMANS POISON FOODSTUFFS
CAPTURED BY BRITISH
International News Service.
LONDON, June 6.—General Neville
this afternoon reports that In the vi
cinity of Ypres many British soldiers
were poisoned and died from the re
sults of eating foodstuffs and supplies
captured from the Germans on Mon
day last. Over, forty men have died
from the effects of this poison and
over two hundred re Seriously ill.
Severe fighting continues in this
section and early this morning a
strong assault was made on the Brit
ish linos which was repulsed with
great loss to the Germans.
International News Service.
LONDON, June (!.—The British
made material gains last night when
under cover of darkness a gigantic
lunge was mnde east of the direct
line between Arras and liens. Pi
rectly east of Arras, severe fighting
has progressed for the past two days
resulting In Allied gains. The great
power stations on the river Bearpe
which sttppy the towns of Souchez
and Lens with electric power were
taken by the British.
The Canadian troops distinguished
themselves In this action. In the face
of a heavy fire they broke ground and
rushed the fortifications which were
protecting this Important point. Field
Marshall Haig In his official disnptch
es makes especial mention of the Ca
nadians who led the charge.
In last night's fighting which lasted
well into the morning the Germans
made a most stubborn resistance and
the loss of life was severe. In one
case the British were compelled to
evacuate five hundred yards of
trenches taken from the Germnns who
strongly countered. These they still
hold.
In the fighting of the past two days
between Arras and Lens the British
have taken twenty-sfix machine guns
eight field pieces and tnree guns of
heavy caliber which commanded the
front of the power stations. Fifteen
hundred prisoners were taken In that
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time as well as a large supply of food
stuffs.
The Silver Wave will leave for St.
Michael and way points tomorrow
night, June 7, at 6 o'clock. Freight
will have to be on the dock by 3 p.
I
m.
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Calling Carda at the Nugget Office
FOUR GERMAN
AIRSHIPS DOWNED
BY BRITISH
International News Service.
LONDON, June 6.—Official an
nouncements wore made by the ad
miralty this morning that four Ger
man aeroplanes out of an air squa
dron of twelve were downed by Brit
ish airmen on the east coast of Eng
j land this morning.
The 'invading air craft were making
laindon their objective when (he Brit
ish planes went after theni. A fight
in the air ensued In which the Ger
mans were badly defeated and driven
off.
The ‘German airaltfijfs unlived off
the coast of England shortly before
daybreak and were .reported to the
naval flying squadron at Sheernoss
who went in hot pursut.
At Hartford ttiree of the German
planes were brougth to earth one of
which fell in the heart of that town. A
short time later in the retirement of
the airships another was downed near
Canterbury.
yesterday another raid on London
was attempted by aircraft of the
Taube type one of which was brought
to earth and ttie others sent scurry
ing to Zecbmgge.
GERMANS UNDAUNTEDLY
-MAKE ANOTHER RAID
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international News Service.
l.ONDON, June (1. At noon today
another section of German aeroplanes
swooped down on southeastern Eng
land, and, at the towns of Tunbridge
Wells and Croyden, inflicted consid
erable damage killing—in all—twelve
persons and wounding thirty-six.
The visitation of the German air
planes was entirely unexpected on ac
count of two other raids made by
them within the past thirty-six hours
Ihh li of which terminated with dis
astrous results for the invaders.
Hundreds of bombs were dropped
during the course of flight 'in South
eastern England, but the greatest
damage was done at.Tunbridge Wells
where u hotel was blown to atoms.
Many British airmen went up after
the German airmen but they were in
and gone in the twinkling of an eye.
The greater majority of the killed
and injured are women and children. •
TORNADO HITS
BATTLE CREEK, MICH.
International News Service.
DKTBOIT, June ti.—A severe torna
do struck Battle Creek last evening
completely devastating the western
portion of the city according lo ad
vices receive here. Some of the
large manufacturing plants were
completely destroyed hut the names
of these have not been given.
Tho tornado was followed by a
heavy rainfall and electrical storm,
t is said in the report that the prop
(,rty loss will reach a large ligure. A
number of people were injured but
none killed.
A high power electrical tower was
brought to th1 ground by the torna
do and resulted n crippling the light
ing system in the down town section
for several hours. It is believed that
the furniture and cereal manufactur
ers will tie the ones to suffer the
greatest losses as they are located
in the section visited.
ANARCHY IS SPREADING
RAPIDLY IN RUSSIA
international News Service.
LONDON, June 6.—Unquestionably
anarchy is spreading throughout Rus
sia and numerous disorders are re
ported from all of the greater cen
ters. The provisional government have
not yet attempted to take the firm
stand promised and await the results
of a conference between some of the
socialistic cabinet ministers and lead
'mg radicals.
The majority of the workmen's and
soldiers council still stand with the
provisional government but the rad
ical reformers condemn this body and
urge uil of ttie socialists In Russia to
join them in getting rid of those who
—for th^ir jown endd—endeavor fia
make Russia continue in the war.
M. Kerensky, minister of war is ar
•inglng n mooting of tlio represents
tivos of tho workmen’s anil soldier’s
council In which it is lo ho arranged
1 hat a delegation from this body to
other with radicals meet with the
.merican commission and discuss the
ituation.
Throughout TMtle Russia, West
Russia and the Baltic provinces tho
wave of anarchy has spread. Mass
meetings held at the various centers
denounce the provisional government
strongly. The people are about even
ly divided on the question and a
severe outbreak In th way of rioting
Is expected.
It is stated that the men at the
front still remain nt their posts and
recognise, In full, the provisional gov
renment. The prominent socialists
who pledged themselves to this gov
ernment are loyal and express their
intention of remaining so.
LOMEN’S NEW ADDITION.
The addition to the Lomen
clothing store was hauled in posi
tion by Steilgelmier this afternoon
Eighteen horses were strung on to the
building which origanally stood in
Hogan's alley. They snaked it Into
Trane's way. Charlie Ross now has
a staff of carpenters putting It In
shape. It will bo ready for occupa
tion in three or fotir days after whicli
A1 Lomon will give a reopening sale
that will be hard to beat.
We are using Moonlight water in the
Elite Bath House.