ALLIES TO OUST U BOAT BASE
THE NOME DAILY NUGGET
VOLUME XVII. NO. 138. TELEPnONE MAIN 48 NOME, ALASKA, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1917. TELEPHONE MAIN 4«. PRICE 25 CENTS
AIM TO OUST GERMANS
FROM BELGIAN LITTORAL
international New* Service.
LONDON, June 7.—Following a
bombardment of more than a week's
duration in which batteries of the
French anil Belgian artillery took |
part a lug Rritish offensive was
launched over a ten mile front, north
of Ypres this morning. Many impor- 1
tant captures were made—some of the
positions being of groat importance.
The objective of the big drive now
on, is the ousting of the Germans
from Ostend and Zeebrugge, which
moans much in the hampering of the
submarine activities which are prac
tically conducted from these points.
Field Marshal Haig in his dis
patches stales-that everything is in
readiness for the big drive through
—on the northern front. In conjunc
tion with this great land move the
allied fleets will bombard the const
towns on the Belgian littoral and the
results of this movement will be made
known during this month.
bONDON, June 7.—Unofficial dis
patches received here state that Von
Hindenberg is rushing hundreds of
thousands of troops into Belgium in
anticipation of the great movement of
the allies to take possession of the
Belgian littoral.
The German commander is moving
immense guns nnd erecting large con
crete forts in the direct line of march
of the British whom he will endeav
or to stop in their gigantic endeavor
to obtain possession of the valuable
Belgian seaports in the hands of the
Mermans.
Judging from the nature of the
country and the immensity of the pro
| position now taken in hand to obtain
possession of the Belgian sea-const
the fighting In this region will tie
terrific.
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THIRTY-NINE KILLED;
MILLIONS LOST; TORNADO
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CHICAOO, June 7.—Thirty nine peo
ple have been killed and property
damage will run into the millions as
a result of the tornado that has been
sweeping through Kansas, Kentucky
and Michigan for the past thirty-six
hours.
Judging from the information re
ceived here the greatest amount of
damage occurred in Misouri and
southern Michigan where It Is known
Uiqt, entire Jywi.is \yy;e *Iaid waste
many of these having considerable
population. The tornado starting In
Kansas quickly traveled to the other
states, and the reason given for so
small a loss of life is that so many
occurrences of the kind l ave happen
ed. Tills season that the residents of
the south are ever on the lookout.
Warnings nr sent ahead to distrist
that are In the path of these wind
storms, affording residents an nppor
tun'it tao secure themselves la cy
clone cellars nnd other underground
places.
(Ireal property damage are reported
from every district through which the
storm traveled and according to the
reports reaching here this damage will
run Into the mfilions.
Did it ever strike you Mr. Husband
that Mrs. Wifey is entitled to have the
Nugget in her household—Do it now.
JUPITER REPORTED
LOST ARRIVES AT
FRENCH PORT
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International Nows Service.
WASHINGTON, June 7.—The col
lier Jupiter loaded with one hundred
thousand bushels of wheat arrived
safely at a French port this morning
according to official advices received
here by cable today.
This vessel has been reported lost,
word having been received here that
she was sunk shortly after entering
the war zone. All fears are now set
aside, however, for the source of this
latest information Is ihe captain of
the Jupiter who states In his wire
that the collier proceeded cautiously
l»on nearing the war zone and made
no effort to speed until within easy
t each of land.
The collier encountered n sever storm
during- the voyage and two of t ie
lifeboats were swept away lies'dos
the wireless being put out of commis
sion. It is assumed that one of these
boats must have been seen by a pass
ing vessel and with the name Jupiter
on it gave rise tj .ho suspicion that
the collier had been jnttnckel anrl
sunk by a submarine.
These circumstances coupled With
the fact that no flash could he gotten
from this vesesl lent credence to the
report until the announcement of the
safe arrival at n French port. As soon
as the cargo is discharged she Is to
pick up another and proceed on her
return voyage to ttiis country.
REPEATED FEATURE
AT DREAM TONIGHT
The story of Captain A. E. W.
Mason's "Four Feathers," concerns
Harry Fevershain, son of General
Fevershain who, at a banquet at his
father’s house, hears stories of war,
death and torture and fears that he,
when put to the test, cannot "make
(Food.”
When war is declared, young Fev
ersham resigns his commission In the
army. This construed rightly by
three of his comrades, as an act of
cowardice. Each sends him a white
feather a symbol of cowardice. When
his flnancee sees him receivo them,
she understands their significance.
The picture is in five reels and it's
one of the season’s thrillers. A roar
ing comedy ends the bill.
FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION
HAS AMERICAN HOSPITAL
International Newt Service.
PAHIR, June 7.—Three of the base
hospitals of the United States army
have been established in France and
one Is now engaged in active work
on the Champagne front. The hos
pit»4 is attached to the foreign legion
which is largely comprised of Amer
icans who have been fighting in
France for some time.
PARIS, June 7.—It is officially re
ported hero today that a fleet of
American warships are now operat
ing off the coast of France In con'
junction with the allied fleets. Os
tend’s bombardment had a material
effect, and the allied fleets will now
pay attention to Ihe Belgian coast
where the Herman submersibles make
their rendezvous.
The naval department here have
stated unofficially that nearly one
hundred German U boats have fallen
victims to the allied patrol boats and
deep sea nets, In the past three
months. The department, however,
will not give any accounls of the
sinkings or capture of the underwa
ter craft.
WORKMEN AND SOLDIERS
SUPPORT PROVISIONAL GOV’T
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International News Service.
I’ETUOGIIAD, June 7.—By a prac
ically unanimous vote the executive
committee of the soldiers and work
men’s council—in conference asaem
blot!—pleadged themselves to support
the provisional government of Rus
sia and reject the invitation of the
socialists government at Kronstadt
for recognition.
This decision was arrived at today
after an extended session at which
four of the cabinet ministers were
present. It is extremely assuring to
the provisional government and will '
lie a great factor (towards settling1
the dissension now prevailing.
The executive committee are now
sending delegates to the various cen
ters in Ftussia to explain to the peo
pie the plans and 'ideas of the present
government. Natural conclusions
drawn from the action of the execu
tive committee—who are the most
powerful body in Russia—are that the
radicals will not last long and will
eventually get in to line with tlie re
mainder of the country.
The Amertan commission here are
more than pleased at the action of
the executive committee whose decis
ion is a practical settlement of the
great difficulties which presented
themselves to the provisional govern
ment. The occasion here is one of
great relief anil the original program
outlined by the new cabinet wMl now
be carried out.
At Kronstadt the radicals are in
dignant at the action of the execu
live committee which, they assert,
promised to stand by them. They
are now endeavoring to disrupt the
soldiers and workmen’s organization
a small following of which have join
ed their party.
WASHINGTON, June 7.—The au
thorities here have been notified from
I’etrograd that the executive commit
tee of the workmen's and soldiers
council have openly resolved to Sup
port the provisional government. This
action is one of great importance in
I the present crisis and will have a
great effect on the masses of Russia.
ihspatches received from the Am
erican commission are assuring and
declare that the movement of the rad
icals will die in the horning.
STEAMER SILVER SHELL
SUNK THE SURMARINE
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I International News Service.
WASHINGTON, June 7.—It is offi
cially announced this morning that
the American tank steamer Shiver
Shell was the, boat which sunk the
<!cf\man submnti'intp yesterday). It
further states that the captain of the
tanker played a ruse on the U boat
making it appear that iiis ship was
broke down and could not make any
headway.
The Silver Shell hails from Wilm
ington and has made two previous
trips to Kurope as an armed mer
chantman. She was on her third
trip when the incident of yesterday
occurred. The submarine was first
sighted over three miles away short
ly after daybreak.
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In order to fool the German boat
the captain of the tanker slowixl down
<n two knots an hour and the sub-,
mersilile steamed boldly straight for
tier victim. When almost three
miles off, (tie American gunners on
the Silver Shell opened fire tl a was
instantly replied to hy the U hoat
which continued to steam towards the
tanker.
| The marks manship of the Amer
ican gunners was excellent but the
submersible could not be stopped un
til a direct hit at twenty five hundred
yards was registered. Then the IT
boat still steaming slowly—opened
lire with all her guns which was soon
stopped as a shell from the Silver
Shell struck her and an explosion
followed.
The gunner had found his mark
for the submarine started to sink from
1 he bow and after a minute’s duration
look the final plunge with her stern
sticking in the air.
No surivivors were found by the
tanker who steamed over the spot
Where the submersible took the final
plunge. The naval gunners on the
American ship wilt be rewarded for
the destruction of the Cfciman U boat.
The Silver Shell had a full cargo of
oil and gasoline and was bound for a
British port.
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fellow pay for your reacting.
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.
m.
We are using Moonlight water in the
Elite Bath House.
Fresh Eggs $1.00 per dozen also
Chickens for sale at Prosser's Harness
1 Shop. Phone Black 5.
SUPPLIES FOR U. S.
TROOPS POURING
INTU FRANCE
International News Service.
IjONDON, June 7.—Vast quantities
of war munitions and supplies for the
American troops are being landed at
French ports during the past week is
the report received here today. Cargo
after cargo in direct charge of de
tails from the United States quarter
master’s department continue to ar
rive and American supply bases have
been established which in turn will
supply the forces in the field until
arrangements are finally made with
the Franco-British authorities to take
care of the commissariat of American
troops.
A detachment of the quartermas
ter’s department from the United
States is at present in France having
arrived with the base hospitals. This
staff Is now actively engaged receiv
ing and taking cnre of the shipments
which run into the millions of dollars.
Arrangements are practically per
fected whereby American troops will
tie under the d'lrect care of the vari
ous army service corps to which the
American forces are attached. It is
also stated that plans nre almost per
fected whereby the allies will take
over all supplies now in France cred
iting the United States with the
amounts in full.
Moonlight water at tho City Bath
House.
AUSTRIANS CLAIM
BIG VICTORY
FROM ITALIANS
International News Service.
VIENNA, June 7.—During the
past three days the Austrian forces
have repulsed the Italians 'in the Yii*>
valley and along the Adriatic front.
In that time more than ten thousand
Italians were token prisoners ns well
is Immense quantities of supplies
iml war munitions.
At Duino several successful night
attacks were launched on the Ital
ians who were driven back over two
in'iles. Tn their retreat the Austro
Hungarian gunners subjected them to
a gruelling fire from the Duluo bat
teries and many hundreds were left
lead in the hills.
The Austrian army is still engaged
with the Italians who have lost the
greater portion of the ground made in
their initial drive. Heavy rains are
now delug'ing tlie Southeastern por
tion of the Austro-Italian line ham
pering the movement of troops and
supplies.
HOME. June 7.—Ten Austro-Hun
garian divisions consisting of about
one hundred and eight thousand men
were hurled against the Italian forces
on the Gorizln eastern front vester
day. Fierce fighting has been in
progress and the Italians were com
pelled to evacuate over a m^le of
trenches which were exposed to the
artillery fire of the enemy.
General Cadorha 'in his dispatches
stale that in the past twenty-four
hours over two thousand Austrians
were captured and much munitions
destroyed as the strong Counter of
tiie enemy compelled a retirement to
a better position. The commander
states that fighting is still in pro
gress on this front.
SILVER WAVE FOR ST. MICHAEL.
The good ship Silver Wave will
leave for St. Michael at six o’clock
tonight and Is taking several tons of
freight for that and up river points.
The Miners and Merchants bank here
are shipping to the First National
bank of Fairbanks a twenty horso
power boiler, hoist and Bagley scrap
er also seven thousand feet of large
cable purchased from E. C. Barling for
use on a railroad contract In that sec
tion. There are many passengers at
St. Michaels 'from up river points
who are wait'intr Jo «?n outside