THE NOME DAILY NUGGET
VOLUME XVII. NO. 87. TELEPHONE MAIN 46 llOME, ALASKA, MONDAY. APRIL 9, 1917. TELEPHONE MAIN 46. PRKE 25 CENTS
WAR WITH AUSTRIA LOOKS CERTAIN;
REPRESENTATIVE DEMANDS HIS PAPERS
International News Service.
WASHINGTON, April, 9—That the
United States will soon be at war with
Austria, is evident from despatches
received here today.
The Administration, Senators and
Itepresentatives received word early
this morning that a break with Aus
tria 'is almost certain.
A few hours later a cablegram came
from Minister Stovall, at Berne, stat
ing that Ambassador 1 Vnfield had been
handed his passports, and later word
bore the Information that the entire
American Staff had been given theirs,
and were returning to the United
States.
It was understood 'in Washington
that Ambassador I'enfleld had left
Vienna early last week ami consider
able significance had been attached
^ to his homecoming at such a critical
time.
However Secretary l^insing at the
time, sent out an official report that
‘here was no break in sight between
the I’nlted States and Austria.
He said that I’enfleld had been call
ed back home for a conference, after
which he would at once return to his
post.
In semi-official circles the opinion is j
that Lansing was merely quieting the
fears of the public, pending the de- !
cision reached by Congress on the
question of war with Germany’. And
now that war lias been declared, the
break with Austria must come.
WASHINGTON, April 9,—Union
I Krich Zwiodlenck charge do affairs in
Washington for Austria, today asked
for h'is passports.
He stated that he wished the United
States, to give him and his entire
staff their passports immediately, ac
cording to an official statement by
Secretary Lansing.
Lansing said th'is would be done at
once, and that they would till be
guaranteed safe conduct.
Whether Austria’s intentions are to
go the whole route and declare war
is problematical, says officials who are
c’osely in touch with the Administra
tion, but that this latest move seems
to convey that mean'mg there is rto
denying.
(Jerman.v \s control, moans that Aus
tria must immediately follow in tho
footsteps <»f tho "Iron Heel.”
That Secretary Lansing saw, an-i
took earl\ advantage <»f this situation.:
is evidenced by his early recall of j
Ambassador iVnfield oven b. f • * r« vvai
I
was declared.
'The situation 'is serious but not
alarming or unexpected, as all nations
that ari* with Hermany, wil* undoubt- I
• ally take tin* same steps.
Tin l aited States will handle these
cases rapidly. merely demanding safe
conduct for our representatives.
Why that far away look, my gypsy ,
queen? Al Dilg At the END of the
RAINBOW', Eagle Hall, April 14th.
FIGHTING IS TERRIFIC—
ALLIED GAINS REPORTED
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International Nows Service.
LONDON, April 9.—Following a ter
rific bombardment which lasted over
twenty-four hours the British launch
ed a gigantic offensive on ‘.he front
between Arras and Lens occupying
many miles of German trenches and
taking many prisoners. The slaughter
was terrific. Section after section of
the captured trenches being filled with
the bodies of the Germans who were
killed by shell explosions.
In conjunction with this great of
tensive, the British line, for many
miles, drove forward between Arras
and the Oise river capturing the 'im
portant fortifications of Hermier
Bouratse on the outskirts of Cnmbrai.
With tiiis position in hand the Brit
ish are steadi'y advancing and though
tile f if mums are lighting fiorcly they
cannot hold theii positions m the face
of the tremendous artillery fnsilade
kept up by their opponents.
The British have forced the Ger
man lines in these two most import
ant points a:ul arc endeavoring to eul
oft' the Qorinnn l'ines of communication
from St. Quentin. Kront their pre
sent position it seems but a matter of
days until this strongly fortified posi
tion will fall iato the hands of the
Allied troops.
With Iiille and Zeebiugo as the ob
jective on the northern end of the line,
the British are driving ahead in great
shape between Arras and Bens. With
the arrival of spring this flat country
on the Belgian seaboard will prem’it of
i operations. The Allied fains in this
| seetion have made material gains mi
the past month and are driving
| through to the submarine base of the
< Jerinan navy.
The Frerieh fon « s still ront'inun
j ’heir homhanlinenf uf St. (Quentin
from ttie southwest and « \ er\ day ad I
to their territory regained.
Office and Residence of J. F. McAl- »
lister, freighter and transfer, Elite
Baths. Phone Red 157.
BULGARIA TO BREAK
WITH UNITED STATES
International News Service
WASHINGTON', April 9,- Following'
a visit pi i id Secretary I .a rising by
ltnlg.it . hi minister I'anaratoff this at- ,
ternoon l.ansing issued the statement)
that Bulgaria is to break with the
t inted States.
Tin- conference lasted sortie hours
at the end of which the Secretary)
sent mil the il.ove notice, saying that
there seemed no terms upon whirh an
agreement iniild lie reached.
'I'ln rumor of a possible break
spread, when word writ out than on
Interview had been asked for by
I ‘a na rat off. and t time was tost in
granting it to him.
$3,500,000,000
INITIAL WAR COST
International News Service.
W ASHINGTON’, A|ni!' 9, Hearings
have begun on the appropriation of an
amount sullletent to cover the i-itia)
rust of entering (tie war.
This lull calls fur Hire, billion five
huiulted million dollars.
Tile neie*'it\ uf the sum being
ready for use is most urgent in the
fa Cl ul' e\ fills, a ail 111 *. lull Wll1 be
ruslieil tlugllgli with tile gretaest pus
sible spots!.
WASHINGTON, April D, The ap
propriations committee of the House
wi’l systematize in budget form all ap
propriat ions.
This will be done in old* i to expt*li
.«!** action when these bills are presen
i . 1. so that th«- House may be thus
• nabioii to pass on them without de
lay.
NOME BOAT SUNK
BY SUBMARINE
International News Service.
I*.\KIS. April U, The Xmerlcan
Steamer Seward was torpedoed today
in the .Mediterainan.
This act was accomplished hy a Ger
man submarine and was done with
out warning.
t inly two numbers of the en*w wei'o
saved, and these liavo been landed at
Vigo, Spain, avoiding l«> dispatches
rereived here from Vigo,
The Seward was formerly the pro
pf i!\ "I the \l.isk:i Steam hip Co. and
I was sold .t year :ijf" Harrison and
! 1 '»> of N«■ w Y m k,
i
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GERMANY I6N0RES OUR
WAR DECLARATION
Ir••/-national Newt Strvic*.
HEItlAN, April 9,—Germany has de
cided to absolutely ignore the declara
tion of war recently made by the
United States.
Word comes from official source*
that tho German Government remains
eitremely passive, towards the mili
tary preparations now going on in
America.
All of their energies wiH eontinue
to be concentrated on the European
battlefields. And the opinions are that
the United States will not endeavor to
Join forces with the Allies to the ex
tent of sending troops to France.
Germany does not question that
American war vessels will cross the
Atlantic.
This will merely mean that they
propose more protection to their ship
ping, and perhaps be of assistance In
traw'ing a tighter net about the Ger
man blockade.
Hut there wilt be time enough to
take l’resident Wilson’s war declara- j
tion seriously when the United States i
show what part they intend to take
in the European conflict if any.
They must take some time in getting
'into action, and are in no position to
work lo the disadvantage of Germany
at a very early date, and assuredly the
Central powers will be able to cope
with any emergency that may arise.
ALASKA STEAMSHIP
SAILINGS FOR
COMING SEASON
Pacific Nawc Service.
SEATTLE, April 9.—The Alaska
Steamship Co. issued Saturday, the
following announcement of sailings to
Nome.
There will be five Steamships opera
ted namely, Victoria, Juneau, Latouche
Valdes and the Cordova.
The Juneau freighter only leaves
Seattle first sailing May 30.
The Latouche freight only June 1st,
the Victoria, passenger and freight
June 2nd, the Valdez freight June 2nd,
the Cordova freight June 15, the Ju
neau, Valdez and Latouche make three
voyages each, the Cordova two voy
ages and the Victoria five , j
AUSTRIAN SPIES
ARRESTED IN
BOSTON
international News Service.
BOSTON, April , 9,—Several Aus
trians were placed under arrest here
today on charges of being spies.
Among them are three who have
formerly been in the Austrian dip
lomatic service, and 'it is claimed by
the officials who made the arrest, ‘.hat
they have evidence of these men at
tempting to bribe officers in charge
at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
What their plans actually were will
come out at their trial, but these were
not devulgod.
WAR NEWS—Inlist your name now
on the subscription list of the Nugget
and keep posted on the war.
AUSTRIAN VESSEL
SEIZED AT PHIL
International News Service.
i’HILADELPHIA, April 9,— On or
ders from Washington, received here
ttiis morning, the Customs authorities
seized the Austrian vessel Franconia.
This was the only Austrian boat at
this port, a freighter that has been in
terned .>tmce the announcement of the
war.
NEW YORK, April 9,—Promptly at
eleven o’clock this morning, the
authorities here simultaneously seized
all Austrian ships in the harbor.
The crews are be'lng held pending
instructions from Washington.
BOSTON, April 9,—One Austrian
steamer the Ernie, lying in Boston
harbor was seized today.
NEW ORLEANS, April 9,—Three
Austrian steamers have been seized
here, custom officials taking charge.
The orders to take possession of
these boats reached here lids morning
from Washington.
WASHINGTON, April 9,—The State
Department admitted this afternoon
that the seizing of Austrian ships may
lie construed as an act of war.
The Administration would not dis
cuss the matter but does not deny that
to all intents and purposes, war to the
letter now exists.
AUSTRIA’S AFFAIRS IN U. S.
SWEDISH LEGATION TO HANDLE
International News Service.
WASHINGTON, Aprlt 9,—The af
fairs of Austria in the United States,
have been taken over this afternoon by
the Swedish Legtalon.
This action follows the Austrian
Charge do Affair's demand for pass
ports which occured today.
ATTENTION MOOSE.
Mooee Installation Monday, April 9,
at 9 p- m. Alt Moose, their familiea
and lady friends invited
FOUR FAST TEAMS NOW
0URNIN6 UP THE TRAIL
ON 400 MILE DOG-RACE
At nine o'clock tins morning under
an azure sky with finds golden sun
shine radiating on a wonderful blaze
of color and in the presence of every
man, woman and child ill the town, i
Alaska’s Sweepstake Queen Miss Jen
nie Stromberg lowered the (tag which
sent four of the fastest dog-tea ms in
the world on their four hundred mile
race over the snow and ice of the Se
ward Peninsula.
’Twas a glorious start, on a perti ei j
day and they’re off! To-day in San
Francisco, in Seattle, in New York and :
rippling over the dark green waves of
the Atlantic on to tlie fighting line in J
I France speeds the flash which tells tin .
j world of the greatest of all races i i !
which the powers of human endurance |
are tried out.
This is our tenth anniversary and
Judging by the spirit evidenced at the
starting point this morning the North
ern Classic is dearer than ever in
Iho heart und minds of Nome, I
Wearing all the regalia of the (lod
dess Aurora and drawn on a racing
sleigh manned by High School hus
kies the Sweepstakes Queen arrived
at the starting point fifteen minutes
befort the race time oppointed. She
was escorted by the ‘‘Queen of the j
Snows” (Mrs. Shaughnessy) and four j
Ladies in Waiting and was received
by Mrs. K. H. Darling, I ’resident of the
Nome Kennel Club after which the
Queen took up her place in the judges
stand.
l
Promptly at nine o'clock the signal
was given for the first team to start
out. Amid the cheers of the happy
throng Fay Delezene crossed the line,
leader in I lie big race followed a few
seconds later by that veteran, Scppala,
with his famous Siberians. Next came
Pan’ Kjegstead, who receiv'd .1 great
ovation. Vielur Anderson the last to
leave being seven minutes behind the
first team out.
'Pin arrangements were excellent
• uni tin* whole, setting at tie- starting
point tin- host seen for \«nrs. Every
store, bank, school and place of busi
ness was closed until the teams arrive^
at Port Darts and there will be but
little business transacted until the big
whistle sounds on Thursday next pro
claiming tin- winner of tin* greatest
endurance eon test on earth.
Ladas in Waiting arc as fol’owa;
Miss Bert in Johnson, Miss Mary Cfrni
v an, ; 1 ml tin- Misses H< l« 1 and Anna
Stipek. 'Hie High .School Guard were
under Professor G. G. Thompson and
were as follows;- Loins Wittenberg,
Pete Satin r, Norman Bawel, Vincent
Johnson. Joe Lucci, Henry Schmidt,
George Wangor and Eric Sather.
Pictures of these were taken by
Hari\ Phillips for the l'athe-Hearst
people so tiie start of the All Alaska
Sw'eejrstnkos can be enjoyed also by
those on the “Great Outs’ide.”
hn the run to Safety the teams made
from 10 to 15 minutes better time than
in last years race. Kj'gstcad’s was
the onl> team stopping at that point
wheie ho blanketed some of ids dogs
foi a b'l/.zatd was coming up.
About a mile out of Safety Delzene
in the lead ran into a blizzard which
caught all of them. This slowed their
time on to Solomon over twenty min
utes. Kjegstead arrived there thirty
minutes overdue. He was packing a
dog which got. chewed up in a fight
which took place between there and
Safety.
All of the teams passed through Sol
j
• *iiioii with ;• strong blizzard blowing,
howovur, it is Iimm! as Count il reports
"stmti* wind but not bad."
'Pimu ns follows;
Del zone, Ft. Davis 9.18, (’ape Nome
I".19, Safft.v 11."U and Solomon 12.42.
Seppala, Ft. Davis 9.24, Capo Nome
lu.35, Safuty 11.HI, Solomon 12.58.
Viulfismi, I’t. Davis 9.24, (’apt* Nome
10.34, Safutj 11.Hi, Solomon 1.00
Kjugstuad, Ft. Davis 9.24. Capo
Nona* 10.3.’*, S.«f«t> II. Hi, Solomon
1.48.
Next report will bo from Council.
No phono at Timber.
BIDS FOR 74
SUBMARINES
In'ernationai New* Service.
WASHINGTON-, April 9,- Secretary
of the Navy Daniels In about to open
bids for submarines.
When the last Naval bill was put
through Daniels was authorized lo or
der built seventy four more subma
rine boats.
He announced '.hat ho is going to
open the hills for the const ruction of
all of these at once.
Hist! Speak not! The villian wait*
in yon room- Helen Crawley At the
END of the RAINBOW. Eagle Hall,
April 14th.
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