THE NOME DAILY NUGGET
VOLUME XVIV NO IBS TELEPHONE MAIN 46 NOME, ALASKA, SATURDAY, JUNE 17. 1»1H TELEPHONE MAIN 46. PRGE » OENl s
MEXICO SENDSULTIMATUM-U. S.
LANE EXTENDS TIME FOR
COAL LAND LEASES
A. 1*. A. Service.
WASHINGTON, June 16.—Secretary
l.ane annuouncecl today that the Interior
department has decided to extend still
further the time In which application for
Paso of the Alaska coal land can he
made.
The time originally set in which ap
plications might bo Hied was June 80th.
Put as many prospective lessees won! !
1 • unable to examine the coal propertb t
> oened to public lease within the period
; llowed. it was decided to extend tl.
i me until August to give those Interest -
id a better opportunity to investigate
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conditions. It Is said that a number
of Alaskans residing in the interior have
wired the* department lot an extension
of time as they were unable to go to tie
eonl lands because of the difficulties »<i j
traveling during the late spring. Seen- !
tary Lane stated that tin* department j
is well satisfied with the int> r* si r 11
played up to tie present time and l»*
lieves that the greater portion of tie* I
lands released under tie* hasing plan I
will be taken up.
Got your JOB PRINTING j
hioue^by the Nugget office. 1
STATE DEPARTMENT DECLINES
REQUEST DF CARRANZA
A. i\ A. Service.
WASHINGTON. June hi. Hecretmv
Lansing completed tin* government an
swer to tiie Carranza note demanding tie
withdrawal of the American troops
from Mexico and the document was a
once taken to the White House and sub
mitted .o President Wilson.
loiter ihe president presented tin no *
to the cabinet and it was duly approve-*
The note is couched in I* r;ns in< 1 n•;i’ i11c*
the inflexible attitude of the- governnie it
toward ihe border situation and deelai s
that this Roverninent cannot see its w
to withdraw tin* American forces until
such time as tie Carranza government
lias restored order and has demonstrated
its ability to prevent the recurrent bor
der raids. Tin* document will be foi
warded to M xico City this evening.
JAMS DONOHUE ELECTED
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEEMAN
A P. A. Service.
ST LOUIS, June 16.—(Delayed In trans
> ‘s».lcn 1 John Ronan of Fairbanks and
.'an)' s Donohue of Valdes were elected
by '.h ' drmociatie convention as the rep
resentatives of Alaska on the committee
resolutions and the democratic national
committee respectively.
\ ANCE McCORD
SUCCEEDS McCOOMBS
A. P. A. Service.
WSAHINGTON, June 16,-lt was an
nounced at the White House today that
Vance McCord, of Pennsylvania, has been i
sclented by President Wilson to succeed j
MoCoombs as manager <>. the democratic |
campaign.
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MAIL CLOSES TOMORROW MORNING. I
The postoflleo will continue to receive i
ordinary letter mail until eight o'clock
tomorrow morning. The registered mail I
will close promptly at five this evening .
NOTICE
All arlieles left for repairs, not called
for In July 15th will be sold for charges. 1
Going out of business.
It. IS. ZEHNKIt
The famous Nome brass band Will he I
there at the Cliecliaco Dance Sat uniat '
Gentlemen ladies free.
lion voylage gifts, latest fiction anti
fresh candy unpacked today.
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The very latest in
HATH AND SHIRTWAISTS
MRS. J. WANOEk.
FRESH
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STRAWBERRIES
1
25c per Basket
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Ipo lets Stores
Coffees SFresft Roasted OaiCy
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM DECLARES
FOR TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT
A. P. A. Service.
ST. LOUIS, June 1C.—The democratic
platform declares for a full terrtlorlal
government for Alaska and that all otfl
clals appointed by tjie federal govern
ment shall be full fledg'd residents <jf
the terr; dry.
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
ON WAY TO ALASKA
A. P. A. Service.
SEATTLE, June 16.-Chan. Warren, as
sistant i nited States attorney general
left yesterday on an official visit to Al
aska In the interest of the department
of justice. During the course of his
visit Warren will stop at Juneau. Fall
banks and other points in Alaska.
Shortly before the Mariposa sailed At
torney Warren stated that his I rip is
In a measure a vacation, although it is
his intention to look after a number of
departmental matters. He will remain
In the territory about three weeks and
expects to hold conferences with the dis
trict attorneys at Juneau and Fair
hunks. He further stated that it was Ids
intention to to and get first hand in
formation concerning eondltions in the
territory with respect to matters relat
ing' to the judiciary department.
ROOHKN ELT ALSO
SUFFERS FROM PLEURISY
A. P. A. Service.
NEW YORK. June 17. — It was announc
ed today that beside tin- strained heart
muscles Col Roosevelt is also suffering
from pleurisy.
SAXTON TO TUHN
OUT RED LIGHTS
District Attorney !•' M Saxton si'ivnl
notice on tin denisens of tin restrli d
district hist night, thru the government
Is preparing to take decisive action to
ward suppressing prostitution in all its
forms, me first active steps to be taken
on July 1. The notices Were served hv
Chain .a Thompson of the city police
committee and Deputs Marshal Rimer
Heed
Circulars containing the warning were
handed to each of the women and rend
as follows;
NOTIOE
OFFICE OF UNITED STATES ATTOR
NEY.
Second Division, District of Alaska
Nome. Alaska, June 1 ■. 19!*j.
You will please take notice that on
and after July 1 19141. a determined effort
will bo made by tin* federal government '
to suppress prostitution in all of its
forms.
Section 2007 of the compiled laws of
Alnska provides:
"That ,i any person shall keep or set
up a house of III fame, brothel, or buwdy
house for the purpose of prostitution.
fornication or lewdness, such person,
upon conviction thereof, shall be punish
ed by Imprisonment In the county Jail
not less than three months nor more
than one year, or oy fine not less than
one hundred nor more than five hun
dred dollars.’
Other statutes make certain forms of
prostitution a felony with a maximum
penalty of five years in the penitentiary.
These statutes will he strictly enforced.
The purpose or this notice is to advise
you that the policy, pursued by the
federal government for some time past,
of leaving the control of the "restricted
district" In the hands of the city au
thorities exclusively, will not be longer
pursued.
F. M. SAXTON,
l nited States Attorney, Second Division,
District of Alaska.
SADDLE HORSE FOR SALE.
flood saddle horse, ride or drive,
UNION CONSTRUCTION CO.
"Oh, swing that girl." at tile Cheeclta
oo Dance, Saturday evening
Gentlemen 11.00; ladles free.
NOTICE.
Dr. Mustard's office and residence are
now located in the Wild Ooose building,
otherwise known as the Tin Bank
butiding
GEN’L TREVINO SENOS ULTIMATUM
TO PERSUING
A. P. A. Service
EL, PASO, June 17.—Just how critical |
is the situation between the United |
States and the Uurranza government wu . ^
not reveuled until today when it was
announced by General Hell that the Car j
ranza commander at Chlhauahua haw d» - j
livered a practical ultimatum to Genera! ^
Pershing notifying him that the Ameri- j
can troops may not move from their
present position, save in a northerly di
rection without sueh movement being ae
cepted as a hostile action.
The statement which was first giv« n
out by the Mexican commander at Chi
Iiuuhua toda> is addressed to IVrstuntf
and states as follows: "I ain Instructed
to Inform you by the first chief, Curran
za, that any movement of the American
troops trom their present lines to titr
mth. east or west will be considered an
overt act and will be the signal for th<
ommencement of hostilities against the
Americans.
The ultimatum did not reach Genornl
Hell until some hours after It was de
livered to Pershing but within a feu
minutes m> had notified every regiment
along the border to hold itself In readl
ess for instant movement.
TWO MORE GERMAN SHIPS ST'NK '
A P. A. Service.
COPENHAGEN. June 17. According i"
the officers and crew of a Swedish fist -
ormnn which arrived here today, tw<.
more German steamships were sunk by
RusCan warships in the Dal tic laic
< ignt The captain reports that tho Ger
mans were armed and prolonged can
| nonading preceded their destruction,
rite Asia ••men claim that they witnessed
tit • .1 ’Si• of the fight and saw tin- Ger
man sh’ps destroyed.
FRENCH REGAIN
Avororur p< >arnoN
A P. A. Service.
PARIS, June 17.—A night attack with
hand grenades mao* by the French
wrested away the greater portion of the
German positions along the Avocout
front, according to war office annoure -
ments this morning.
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HRITISH DE8TROYER EDEN ST'NK.
N r. A. Service.
LONDON, June* IT.—The admiralty an
nounced today that the P.ritish destroyer
Eden lias been sunk In a collision with
a merchant steamer in the English
channel. Forty of the crew are missing.
FtINVENTION DELEGATE
DROPS DEAD
A. P. A. Service.
ST. LOPIS, June 15.—Postmaster East
ing of nufTalo, who was a proxy dele
gate to the democratic convention, drop
ped dead in ids hotel after returning from
tiu* afternoon session of the convention.
Death was due to heart failure thoughi
to have been induced by tin* excitement
Call or ring Main 46 whan you have
;ob printing to bo Hone. The Nuggot
has the most comploto stock for all
occasion*.
S. S. GRACE DOLLAR
FINDS DEAR SDRVIVORS
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IOt’HKKA. June )• A win-less tlnsu
from tin steamship timer Hollar this
afternoon announces the rescue of sixty
two of the passengers ami crew of th*
steamer Hear, which Went ashore on
Sugar Hoar mck yesterday
The steamer also reports that several
persons have been picked up by ore- <•;
the ocean tugs engaged in searching the
sea and all will he landed at this port.
In addition, two boats of survivors,
were landed here early today and ties,
together with th» survivors hoard tie
two vessels make up the greater portion
• it the number on the Hear at the tim*
of leaving Portland. One life boat is
still missing and it is greatly feared that
tlie occupants have perished So fai
but live bodies Washed Up on tie* belief!
near t’ape Mendlcino are ill that have
been reenwred.
Furnished rooms. So. -ti First avenue
ROOSEVELT SUBJECTED
TO MUV
A. T’. A. Servlet'.
NEW TORE, Juno la Col. Roosevelt's
condition took a turn lor the worse to
day and he was at once placed in an
auto and rushed to a hospital where an
x-ray examination was made by his
physicians. The x-ray disclosed that the
muscles about the heart are severely
strained and cause the patient consid
erable pain at intervals. A bulletin
given run this evening States that Ids
condition is serious.
PRPRRATRP CHURCH
At the Congregational church Sunday
the following services will be held. Rev.
John Parsons, pastor.
11 a. m.—Hlble school and children's
service. Adult Ttihle class will study.
“The Story of the Creation."
7 p. m.~ Christian Kndeavor.
7:30 p. m.—Holy communion
8 p. m.—Worship and sermon by Dr.
John Parsons. Subject, "David's Con
ception of God "
Special music will be given by the
choir.
The Ladles' Aid Society meets Tuesday
at 1:30 p. m , monthly social meeting.
The public Is Invited to all the ser
vices of the church
I4TH, GAVAIRY INVOLVED
IN RECENT ATTACK
SAN ANTONIO. .1 un< 15.—General
Mann, commander ot' the border torce<
»n the San Ignacio section, reported to
General Funston this afternoon that th»
American troops involved in the hord**i
raid this morning were troops I and M
ot the Fourteenth cavalry
General Mann further reports that th»*
raiding Mexican band was composed of
at least one hundred Mexicans. The hat
tie between the two forces was tlereel>
contested hut the Mexicans were tlnulh
touted. Major Grey, with a strong force
of Americans is following up the retreat
ing raiders and further engagements are
expected. The wounded troopers are not
dangeroush injured and nil are expected
to recover.
\VB (’AN HO IT.
For first class work and prompt dcfh -
cry phone Main 151 and the People’s
laiundry will send and get your laundry.
\v. J. WILLIAMSON. Prop.
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