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VOLUME XVII. NO. 74. • TtLEP"ONE MAIN 4« NOME, ALASKA, SATURDAY, MARCH 24,1917. TELEPHONE MAIN 4*. PRICE 25 CENTS
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U. S. CENSORSHIP
STARTED
International New* Service.
WASHINGTON, March 24.—At a
conference of Daniels, Baker, l*olk
and representatives of the press reg
ulations were laid down placing a
censorship on all the newspapers of
the nation.
They must not publish any report
disclosing any move on the part of
the army or navy.
All Masons, their families and lady
friends are invited to attend the O.
E. S. social at Masonic temple Satur
day, March 24. Dancing and cards. |
• Admission 50c. 8:30 p. m.
li.*ernational News Servic®
WASHINGTON, March 2*.—Accord
ing to reports issued from the White
House President Wilson has been ap
proached on the question of a war
loan of live billion dollars to the allies.
This conies as a surprise at this
particular time when our country Is
on the verge of entering the hostili
ties. American securities it is said
would be forthcoming as collateral se
curity for such a loan.
It is also stated that nearly, if not
all of the money under the conditions
of the loan would he spent in this
country for munitions and supplies.
No statement lias as yet come from
headquarers as to what action will
lie taken in the matter.
Serious consideration awaits an ex- j
act statement as to particulars name- j
I> term of lonn, interest rind securi
ties.
AT THE DREAM.
The most magnificent feature pie
ture shown this winter trill be flash
ed on the screen tomorrow night, it
is a gold rooster hand colored photo
play embracing an all star cast of
Kuropean artists graduates of the
Cornedie Francaise, Parisian of scense
wonderfully colored. This magnificent
him in its successes, its romantic old
world background its intensely hu
man story, its line settings and, above
ail. in its splendid acting, is a real
a hi a meat of the "film d'art,” This
will he supplemented with a two reel
scream comedy featuring Ford Sterl
ing and a host of classy fun makers,
also a special Pathe Weekly, Seven
reels in all. Admission 5llc. Shows
t! :!0 and 8:20.
GERMANY WOULD
CAN WHITLOCK
WASHINGTON March 24. Ger
many demands the withdrawal of Am
bassador Whitlock from Belgium on
the contention that the American
ambassador was incorrect in ins state
ment made here a few days ago rel
ative to the fact that be would riot
lie allowed to communicate with the
| l'iiited States in any way regarding
the ruthless sinking of relief ships by
I ilernian submarines.
The department here were contem
plating the withdrawal of the am
bassador when the German cable ar
rived and will take immediate action
in the matter.
MILITIA CALLED OUT PROTECT CAPITOL
AND BRIDGES—PLOT UNCOVERED
International News Service.
WASHINGTON. March 24.—The.
District of Columbia has called out
the militia to protect the capital, the
treasury and all bridges. The secret
service agents of the government
have unearthed a plot on the part of
German agents in this cotta try to
destroy our capital.
1‘resident Wilson was a once ad
vised of the situation and ordered out
the militia, arranging also to guard
the treasury and all bridges.
The secret service department prom
ise to have the leaders in this con
spiracy rounded up in short order.
It is ntimated that prominent men
i.-i this country are among those in
volved, and that these and other well
laid plans on the part of the German
ring have been known to the depart
ment for months, and they feel that
knowledge of the workings of the
conspirators will enable them to frus
tiM(>- any attempts that may he made
to eaits out their intentions.
Rip roaring minstrels. Eagle hall,
March 31.
Subscribe tor the Nome Nuppret
$ 2.00 per month.
S3.000.000 CYCLONE SWEEPS
INDIANAPOLIS—FIFTY KILLED
THREE HUNDRED INJURED
IrUrnational News Servic*.
INDIANAPOLIS. March 24.—Fifty
three killed, three hundred injured
and three million dollars worth of
property destroyed Is the record of a
tornado which swept trough this
city in the early hours this morning.
Coming in from he southwest and
traveling at the rate of one hundred
miles -an hour it took almost every
thing on the west side of the city,
tearing and whirling immense masses
of debris into nil conceivable shapes.
Several frame dwelling houses were
lifted up, deposited or crushed like
eggs hundreds of feet from where
they originally stood. Traffic was de
moralized, telephone and telegraph
communication cut off and the city
practically paralized.
The military authorities from Fort
William Henry Harrison turned out In
force and took charge of the town
■ assisted by he police and fire de
purtments Tlie hospitals are crowd
ed, many hundreds receiving attention
for minor injuries
An outbreak of fire occurred amongst
the ruined buildings and is now well
in hand.
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The authorities have made all ar
rangements necessary for taking care
of those who are homeless. Many
cities have offered to aid in a financial
way.
MARY’S I6L00 RESEMBLES
BIG CIRCUS CAMP
FAIR OPENED YESTERDAY
By A. T. A T. Telephone.
MARY'S IGLOO, March 24.—With
over a hundred delegates—both na
tive and white—•present the big rein
deer fair was formally opened here
last evening. Apprporiate addresses
were made by Carl Lomen, Dan Crow
ley, Mr. Evans of the Igloo, Leo
Seldenverg and Jerry Sullivan after
which badges were distributed ami
the election of native chiefs was made.
Dad Wheeler of Iron creek made tho
hit of the fair by addressing the na
tives at length in their own language
of which he has made a study of sev
eral years.
The folowlng chiefs were appointed:
George Wootena of Cape Prince of
Wales; George was in charge of the
native section of the relief expedi
tion sent by the government for the
relief of the whalers who were frozen
in the Arctic during the winter of
1S9S. Thomas Tautuk—who also was a
member of ‘.he relief expedition—was
the next choice.
Then came Electoona, who bears
the enviable reputation of being the
wealthiest native In the territory. He
was also chief of the fair held at Noa
tak last month. Simoon Mukpeadeluk
of Council known as the best all
round native in the peninsula was
also accorded the honor. Last, but
not least, Otpelln, known as King of
of the Whalers in the Point Hope
■ country.
Delegates from the following sec
tions reported: Shishnmreff, Prince
of Wales Teller Salt Lake, Nome,
Spruce Creek, Chintk, White Moun
tain, Mary's Tgloo and Council.
All of the delegates attending the
fa*r are under canvas and Mary’s
Igloo looks like the camping ground
of an immense circus.
The feature of today's contest Is
the race for deer which have been
broken in since September last to be
over a five mile course. Owing to the
trail having hardened up the teams
should make fast time, Local jflog
men watch the result of this with in
terest as Che reindeer boosters deJ
dare that dog-time in shot-! races
will look side when tlie\ get through
with tins fair. I.ast year's time for
this distance was fourteen minutes
and (ifly-llve seconds. Sixteen teams
competed.
Another feaure of today's program
will lie the k'.antes*, for killing and
dressing (of deeit Kaclt contestant
will have to rope his deer from the
herd, kill and dress the carcass i^i
such shape that it is presentable for
market. Remarkable time has been
made in this event heretofore. A
i itural consequence following the
killing will lie the pd’.itch or big feed
tonight ami jmayhips some sporty
native may issue a meat eating chal
I rge, which rnigli* prove quite ex
citing
Reports from the Igloo state: Sun
shine, good and clear hard trail,
twenty below .everybody happy!
ELEVEN TEAMS COMPETE IN
HIGH SCHOOL RACE TODAY
VINCENT JOHNSON WINNER
In glorious weather, with the mer
cury registering t> below,—a perfect
trail, and Old Sol shining brightly,
the annual dog race of the Nome high
school took place this afternoon. The
streets were lined with an enthusiatsic
crowd who gave each team a send
oft as it hit the high spots for Fort
Davis and return.
Ladies neglected their shopping,
men stayed away from their places
of business and the whole community
was at a standstill until every return
ing team dashed past the judge.
’Twas sure some race! Kieven
teams— two minutes apart—were
sent off at the drop of the Hog in the
hands of tin* charming Miss Smith.
No preference was given the lady
driver they took their chances with
the boys and refused to take tha
choice of position. The high school Is
to be congratulated for the way they
pulled oft what proved to bo one of
the most in'eretsing races of the win
ter,
At the staring point were the usual
crowd of dog fans full of dope and
hope for their favorites. Many bets
were made some of them being rather
unique. Ed Wells bet Doc Hrinker
two shaves and a hair cut that there
would be two ladies in the first four
teams in. Doc is going to have them
all at the one sitting for Johnson,
Kelly and Pete Sather upset the dope
sheet and the Stipek family did their
best at that. However everybody was
satisfied.
The teams filed past the Judges as
follows:
Vincent Johnson 28:48.
Dan Kelly 29:31.
Pete Sather 30:45.
Anna Stipek 31:16.
Helen Stipek 32:31.
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Irene Young, 32:11.
Irene Bongard 33: 18.
Vesta Kelling and Louis Witten
berg had not yet arrived at the time
this paper went to press. Allie Yan
derwerker had bad luck and got
tangled up on the start and did not
complete the course.
SONS OF THE NORTH SOCIAL.
Basket Social.
A Basket social will bo given at the
Sons of the North Hall, Saturday
evening for members and their friends.
A good and enjoyable time is prom
ised to all woh attend. Refreshments
will be served as usual. Usual ad
mission will be charged. No auction
but drawing for baskets. The dancc
ing commences at 9:30 sharp.
COMMITTEE,
FORMER NOMEITE—
SEATTLE BANK PRES.
GOES PENITENTIARY
Spccial to Hie Nugget.
SKATTHK, March 2 1 (’harm'd
with falsifying Hi * accour is of the
i tn*i n Hank and Trust Company
».t whirn tie was preside** \V. L
Collier pleaded guilty and was sen
teneed to from one to ten years in
penict in iar> The state lunk exam
iners found 11 a! Collier w is short in
his accounts over $30,000.
Will Collier is well known here
uIm ii li** was in the employ of the
Mini is and Merchants bank for two
summers. He has a host of friends
i.o h here and in Seattle all of whom
wan thunderstruck at the announce
ment that he had falsified the ac
counts of the bank.
\ few weeks ago a run was made
i _ - - - ---
on some of the Seattle hanks. The
Broadway hank was the first to he
hit; next came the Northern Bank
and Trust Company and a few days
later the flertn^n- American hank
cclosed its doors, hut is from advices
received hen solvent.
A later win l'weeivd lu re today is
tn the effect that the sentence of the
court is to he suspended as Collier
hits agreed to dig up the money to
cover his speculations. Also owing to
ihe fact that the further affairs of that
institution cannot bo straightened out
without his advicennd explanation. It
is estimated bore that the bank will
pay out from fifty to seventy per
cent of its de|rt,sit--. which amounted
to over one and a half million dollars.
BIDS OPEN FOR
15 DESTROYERS
International News Service.
WASH l NOTON, March 24.— Bui*
were opened today for fifteen torpedo
| ilosttro\ i ts for the I luted States
nav\ None of the bids came within
the prescribed limit, all the ship
building companies having ottered t»i
build foi cost plus ten per cent.
The builders claim that owing to
the high rust of material and the
shortage ntt skilled labor, they uro
' unatile to come w ithin tlio amount
upppropi iateil by the government, for
' the building of these t'oats.
More hnls are fm throttling, huwever,
and it is possible that the contracts
will lie illoleil within t lie next few
. days.
“IN AGAIN” HAGGERTY
RETIRES FOR SUMMER
charged with assault and battery |
I Harry Haggerty appeared in Judge
| lYawley's court this afternoon and on
hearing of the tetstirnom was award- 1
i d *he honor of being a guest in the
federal bastile for six months as well
a further balm in the shape of a
•eventy-flve dollar fine. In other
words Harry got the limit!
Three ladies testified that llarrr
was a bad actor citing the recent
“shindig” when “l,il" Harr> was the
cause of considerable tumult which
stirred up the entire community. He
now retires on his laurels and will
not lie heard from mild lh' snowbirds
come again.
District Attornex S \l..n conduct
ed the prosecution.
NOTICE.
Notin' is lu ll la given that the poll
hooks for lh ii —h ition of voters
for the municipal and school hoard
election to lie held April 3, 1917, will
he closed March 31-1, 1917, at 12
o’clock midnight.
K. GRIMM,
City Cleik.