THE NOME DAILY N—GGET
VOLUME) XVI. NO. 141. TELEPHONE MAIN 4« NOME, ALASKA. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1916. TELEPHONE MAIN 46. PRIwE 26 CENTS
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HEAVY FIGHTIHG COMMERCES
OK TYROL BATTLE FROHT
A. P. A Service.
GENEVA, May 16.—With the
rapid disappearance of winter
conditions heavy fighting is com
mencing aong the Tyrolean front
and both the Italians and Aus
trians are reported inaugurating
offensives at several points.
Report has it that the Italians
have been badly worsted in the
earlier engagements below Cal~
liano in the Trent region and are
withdrawing down the Adige;
valley. At points farther to the
east the Italians are apparently
gaining and have forced the Aus
trians to abandon several impor
tant positions. Both sides are also
reported bringing up great rein
forcements in preparation for a
gigantic struggle to be launched
in the near future. Rumors say
that Austria is preparing to turn
the bulk of her reserves to the
westward in the hope of striking
•» decisive blow before the corn
mencement of the anticipated at
tempt of the Russians to advance
in the Galicia section.
30 KILLED AND INJURED
COLLAPSING BUILDING
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A. P. A. Service.
AKRON, O., May 17.—Twen-j
ty persons were killed outright
and an additional dozen badly in
jured in the sudden collapse of
the Beacon Journal building, to
day. The building was a two
story structure situated near the
hcait of *!..■ city and was occupied
by a resturant run by the Zer-j
»it-t brothers, one of whoTn was ;
seriously injured.. 1
The large portion of the vic
tims were persons who were eat
ing in the restaurant when the
walls gave way allowing the up
per floors to crash down on the
diners who had no opportunity
to escape. The accident is attri
buted to the removal of the wall
of an adjoining building which
was being torn down preparatory
to erecting a large structure.
ALASKAN PIONEER VIC
TIM OF AUTO WRECK
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EV ERETT, May 17.—William
Compton, a pioneer of the Fidal
go bay district of southeastern
Alaska, was killedf today in an
auto accident near this city. 1
Compton formerly resided at Fi~
dalgo bay and was interested in
several mineral claims in that 1
section which are said to have j
brought their owners substantial !
sums. !
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A. R A. Service
LONDON, May 16.—Reports
from several sources indicate that
the Germans are making exten
sive preparation for a renewal of
the campaign against Riga. Pe~
trograd dispatches say that great
reinforcements of troops are re
norted by airmen to be moving
northeast frotn the German Bal
tic bases and an additional line of
railroad is also being laid run
ning toward the Dvina. It is
also indicated that the Germans
are preparing to move against the i
great Russian seaport with a sea
force. _
NOTICE.
All participating in the celebra
toin of the Norwegian Independ
ence Day will be on hand at 8
o’clock sharp this evening in the
Sons of the North hall, the pro
ceedings beginning at that time.
COMMITTEE
TURKS CLAIM
RUSSIANS
BEATEN
A. P- A Service.
CONSTANTINOPLE, May
16.—The war ministry officially
announces that the Russian forces
southeast of Erzerum have been
decisively beaten in a three day
battle and are now in retreat to
ward the base at Erzet um. The j
invaders were compelled to
abandon a large quantity of mili
tary supplies in addition to leav
ing many wounded on the field
CASEMENT TRUE
STIRRING ENGUND
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A. P. A. Service
LONDON, May 17.—The trial
of Sir Roger Casement in the >
Assize court is attracting univer- :
sal attention throughout England
and the probable punishment of
the noted rebel is the subject of
wide speculation. It is generally
conceded that the minimum pun
ishment will not be less than life
imprisonment as the government
has ample evidence to prove that
he was one of the leading spirits
if not the actual inspiration of the
rebel movement.
C. C. GETS BUSY.
The ChambA of Commerce
commences today the publication
of the first list of names of those
who compose the “Boster’s Club”
which it is expected will be short1"
ly augumented by the addition of
the names °f Ml the live business
and mining men of the district.
The initial list is composed of
those woh are original members
of the body'. The list of addi
tional members will bepublished
from time to time and is expected
to grow rapidly now that the
membership committee is at
work. The list will be found in
the large advertisement publish
ed elsewhere in the present num
ber. The advertisement is in itself
a most commendable evidence of
the live wide awake spirit of that
organization and also indicates
that the chamber i$ out for busi
ness.
I Our SFresh Roasted Coffees
Are gaining in poputaritg are numerous
a{|4a||ss Because all other coffees
I^I IIIUpmiy to this date are over six
months old and all of the aroma which is a
a volatile substance has evaporated.
•
co^ee its green state
JCAaiMIlg before roasting, we will be
only to glad to give you a sample for you
to take home. Give our coffees a test and
you will not only save money but you will
! have complete satisfaction.
fc
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Polet’s Extra Blend 2 lbs. 85 c.
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I\- P. A. Service.
OTTAWA, May 17. An .at
tempted outbreak in the military
detention camp near this city to
day resulted in the shooting of
nineteen Austrian prisoners, fou
nt whom were instantly killed by
the guards whom they tried to
overpower in an effort to cscap
A large number of Germans
and Austrians are confined in tli
camp but the former made no
attempt to assist in the plans of
the Austrians. The latter, hoy
v r, videnth believed that they
could disarm the soldiers and at
mpted a rush which resulted in
ewral of the guards being struck
d wn. Armed with the weapon5
taken from the guards the Aus
trian'; then attempted to rush the
a'i s. A battle took place which
tv tilted in the Austrians desist
ing after the stated number had
been injured.
The Family Paper la the Vjm«
Daily Niisget.
A. P A. Service
NEW YORK, May 17. It ,
by no means determined that th
Willard-Fulton match will be
pulled off in accordance with
present contemplations or at least
not by the present holders of the
fighter’s contract There are four
known bidders in the field with
larger offers to the fighters. Ir
iff' 'toiinl] ; . 1
ullin' will have to pony up a
larger roll or the match is very
\ to slip away from him. The
tatch is attracting wide atten
ton . it is generally believed
that it will be a far more interest
in'.; event than the Willard Mor
an go.
Th ■ Family Paper In ttio Nome
Dally Nugget.
AGREE
I\. P. A. Service.
LOS ANGELES, May ib.—Af
ter being out two ami a half dav
the jury in the Caplan case wa ;
discharged this morning after an- •
notincing to the court that the\ j
were totally unable to agree. Af
ter vainly wrestling with the case
a portion of Saturday and Sun
day, the jury came into court
yesterday and reported a dis
agreement but the presiding
ordered them to return for
further deliberation. After strug
d: g all night it was finally de~
1 that there was no possible
b ■!’! of an agreement and they
o re released on appearing before
the court this morning.
e Family Paper la the Vem>
Dally Nugget
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A. P. A. Service.
MADRID, May tG.—Germany,
through the ambassador to the
Spanish court, has made formal
announcement of a willingness to
indemnify the families and de
pendants of the Spanish victims
of the Sussex attack beside mak
ing such other amends for the
dereliction of her submarine com
mandcr as may be considered ne
cessary The foreign minister
iias returned an answer signify
ing the government willingness
to accept the offer.
Nome Nugget. $2.00 per coastb. Sub
-erlbe now
SAM HILL RETURNS FROM
VISIT TO BELGIAN KING
A. P. A. Service
NEW YORK, May (6.—Sam
uel Hill arrived from Europe to
day on the Cunard liner Pannonia
after a visit to King Albert of
Belgium but refused to say any'
thing concerning the object of his
journey except to state that he
made, the trip to .secure certain
information and succeeded. Hill
stated that he dined with the Bel
gium monarch and also says he
saw the mysterious British fleet
but bcvond this would say noth'
ing.
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