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GERMANY MAY OFFER SEPARATE
PEACE TO RUSSIA; REICHSTAG
MEETS TOMORROW
Ii 'ernational News Servic*.
AMSTERDAM, March 28.—Indica
tions that Hethmann Hollwog will bo
new peace offerings have been streng
thened by reports recently received
here. Prom Berlin comes the state
ment that the chancellor is now in
possession of instructions to this ef
fect.
This together with the fact that
the reichstug meets tomorrow, and
that public clamor throughout the en
tire German empire is for peace, lends
credence to the report.
There is also u rumor current that
the reiehstag will act favorably upon
the question of offering separate peace
to Russia.
The new government in the latter
empire has brought about changes,
that make it possible to en'er into
such negotiations with a very fair
possibility of bringing about satisfac
tory .esnr.R
the iutirnal revolution ni Russia
ure becoming so alarming, that neu
. tral nations give the opinion, that
j upon receipt of sue ha proposal from
Germany, accompanied by the prop
er terms there is the faintest possi
bility of acceptance.
The French and British claim that
Russia will stand by them regardless
of terms, claiming that Russia will
be so strong In the spring campaign
that she will gain all lost ground
and hold it.
Calling Cards at the Nugget Office
DELEGATION PETITION COURT
TO CLOSE SALOONS SEPT. 1ST.
International News Service.
BURLIN', March 28.- A dispatch
received here informs us that the
governor general of the privinco of
Tver lias been assassinated. No con
firmation of the above has been re
ceived.
MMM LOSES 111
HOPES FOR UNITY
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lo'ernational News Service.
WASHINGTON, March 28.—Senator
Mann’s proposal for bipartisan organ
isation of congress lias met with sucli
firm opposition that he has abandoned
all hope in the matter and says he
shall take no further steps regarding
its advocacy.
FAIR SEX OF NOME
ENTER POLITICAL ARENA
Taking advantage of their rights to
suffrage several of the fair sex of
the city have decided to enter the
arena of municipal politics and are
out campaigning this afternoon. They
will endeavor to put up a full and
complete ticket for the various offices
open, and say, if elected, will live up
to the promises given to their sup
porters. Visions of extended debates
at council meetings!
X delegation of the W. C. T. U.
and Miners' Union waited on Judge
J. It. Tucker at the federal court
house this afternoon and with Will
iam Austin as spokesman petitioned
judge to have the saloons of Nome
close their doors on September 1 next.
The deputation of drys stated that
they did not care to oppose the issu
ing of licenses in May next condi
tionally that they be issued only for
the time specified by the delegation
namely Setpember 1. In case the court
would issue licenses until the date
the territorial dry law came into ef
fect they would take action in the
matter and would petition the vo‘ers
to take immediate steps to oppose
the issuing of licenses for another
term.
Tho delegation was advised that by
April 20 the applications for liquor
licenses would be on file and that if
they had any objections or remon
strances to present them at that date.
Further that, if, at that time either
side were not satisfied clearly in the
matter, and that their various peti
tions fully and clearly justified the
action the court would call for the
voice of the people in tho matter and }
order an election to decide.
FUNERAL NOTICE.
The funeral of the late Win. Larson
will take place from the Congrega
tional church on Thursday, March 29.
1917, at 2 p. m.
ORDERS FIRST REG’T. i
ENGINEERS TO WASH.
International Newt Service.
WASHINGTON. March 28.—The
war department today onlered the
First regiment engineers to Washing
ton. They have been doing duty on
the Mexican border, and no reason
has been given for bringing about this
transfer.
Reserved seats, one dollar. Eagle
Minstrels, March 31.
10 MILES IN 27 MINUTES REINDEER
CLASSIC BREAKS ALL RECORDS
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A. T. A T. Telephone.
MARY'S IGLOO, March 28.—One,
if not the. most remarkable perform
ance in the reindeer worki, was the
time set by Louis Aseokluk in the ten
mile race yesterday. Driving two deer
tandem Louis covered the distance in
27 minutes 20 seconds, smashing to
smithereens all previous records.
Yesterday's race is the classic event
in the reindeer kingdom and those
who were lucky enough to be present
remarked that the old charioteers—
—had they seen it—would have turn
ed over in their graves.
It was some great Tace for tho
Nome Kennel Club trophy and the
winner is to be congratulated on his
skill as a driver for at one stage
Robert Kiupscllok of Mary's Igloo
was well in the lead being beaten
only in the fine pionts of driving. His
team was but thirty seconds behind
tho winner. Edwin of Council was
third in thirty minutes flat.
Last year’s record for this race was
41 minutes and 40 seconds but was
put on a heavy trail; yesterday's trail
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was all that could he desired us the
time will show, This form of sport
will get more popular now that they
have proven '.hat speed can he ob
tained out of these animals.
Leading two deer and traveling on
snowshoes Alfred Kushugak of Shis
mareff covered the mile in (i minutes
38 seconds. Hubert Kiupellok was sec
ond; time G: 54.
Arthur Nogazruk of Cape Prince of
Wales won the sleigh-lashing contest,
time, 1 minute 12 seconds. In this
contest the conditions are: sled to be
empty: at order to "go,” sled cover
to be spread and sleeping bag, grub
box and tool box placed inside, cover
to be wrapped over and lashed; snow
shoes and rifle to be slipped under
lashing. Thu judges then turn the
load over several times in the snow
and award accoridng to time taken
and class of work accomplished.
Hoping, harnessing and driving con
test was won by William Allokeok,
of Shismureff, Louis of Mary's Igloo
second and John Sinnok third. %
In the sleigh exhibit Arthur No
guzruk of Cape Prince of Walts was
awarded the prize, George Ootennu
second, and Thomas Tuutuk thrid.
Simon of Council won the big rab
bit Hhoot a*. 100 yards bugging 15 rab
bits in the same number of shots.
Walter Kyukuk came second only
missing one.
At the meeting held last evening
the matter of protection of reindeer
herds came up. It was stated that
this winter 119 deer have been killed
by lynx who have invaded the Sew
ard peninsula recently and a resolu
tion was passed that the close season
he removed on these animals.
The program for today includes:
five mile race; four deer to a sled with
200 pound load. Half mile race for
women leading deer. Snow melting
contest: each man to have one match
only, a fixed amount of wood, a lard
pail and a knife, and must melt
enough snow to make two cups of
water out of doors.
Heavy pull for deer; to see how
much a reindeer can pull with ordi
nary gear.
ELEVEN MILLION DOLLAR ARMOR
PLANT FOR ROME, GEORGIA
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International News Serwic8.
HOME, Oil.. March tJS. i hi tele
graphic advices from Washington it
was learned that the government has j
decided to locate its new armor plan" i
here. The plant that is to cost eleven |
million dollars, will have the advan- !
tage of being close to its supply of
raw matiTlnl. After careful consid
eration as to thi* exact location of
this enormous enterprise, the decision
was reached.
The dispatch states that prelimin
ary arrangements will start imine
dia'ely. The site has been selected
and orders will be rushed to break
ground and lay the foundation for
this giaat industry.
There has been great competition
for the location of this plant and
main points yn the eastern water
front advanced strong arguments in
favor of their shipping facilities, etc.
The government, however, came to the
conclusion that the spot selected
would he the logical point as it has
both iron an i fuel i lose t hand and
also is far enough interior ‘o he per
fectly safe at a time or war.
M’ADOO TO ISSUE FIFTY
TO HUNDRED MILLION
SHORT TERM NOTES
ir.lcf national News Sei vice.
WASHINGTON, March 'Jv Seen*
lan of the Treasury MeAHno is ahon!
to announee the issue of short term
notes. Hi states that the amount will
range hit ween fifty ami one hutuln^l
million Hollars.
The term of these notes will he one
year. This move on the part of the
11 i'usiii \ department, is in the nature
of a temporary financing measure
I thought necessary at this time.
mie of the reasons given being ttie
fact that on Saturday, March 31, the
I'nit'd States |>u>s from its treasury
twenty five million dollars.
This money goes in payment for
the Danish West Indies. Just when
Uo .1 tiiiii-s will In issued is a matter
of i u ijeeture, l.ut it is assumed that
wind wdl is due friuu the department
regarding :he matter wtihin the next
few lieIll'S setting till' ' v: 11 ■ t time.
Will McGuire will be there. March
31.
RAISE REVENUE TO PUT
COUNTRY ON WAR BASIS
International News Service.
S'ASlIiN'C.TtlN M.mli :s IMn
house committee on foreign affairs
today liegan active formulation of
legislation to tie rushed at ttie session
of i or gross which convenes next week 1
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to meet Herman emergency. One lull
spoken of is to raise revenue to put *
tiie country on a war basis. As a j
math r of fact i:t official circles, there
is scarcely am item of interest, that
may cone up a* tills session, that Is
being aired in advance other than
those pertaining to war.
Kadi committee is working day
and night, making preparations to
move quickly on decisions they feel
confident will h%- forthcoming.
The suggesiton will he made that
the Danish West Indies he temporarily
Know as Virgin.
Navy department announces that
the navy takes formal possession Sin
■ day, April l.
The governoi of this new insular
| possession will he \dmii al James
‘diver now ailing in the capacity of
j chief uf the bureau of intelligence.
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1 Calling Cards at tho Nugget Office
ALLIED GAINS REPORTED ON
WESTERN FRONT-GERMANS
PREPARING AIR RAID ON PARIS
International News Service.
LONDON, March 28.—Considerable
lighting on the front between Laon
ami l.a Fere today resultrtd in a
decisive victory for the French forces.
The battle ragi«d all of yesterday and
last night a fierce storm swept across
the whole front accompanied by vio
lent ruins which adds to the miseries
of life on the battlefield.
Official reports here state that be
tween the towns of St. Quentin and
Cainbrai British troops made a strong
| attack on the German forces and eoni
j polled them to evaeuate their posi
l ions.
A terrific artillery duel is now on
north of Aisne at the point where the
Hritish and l‘’reneh lines meet. The
allied troops are now rushing train
load after traiuload of troops to this
point preparatory to latinehing a gen
eral attack when the artillery has
paved the way.
An Immense supply of ammunition
is on its way to the second line which
PRESIDENT WILSON
CONFERS WITH HOUSE
I rdernatfonal News Servic®.
WASHINGTON, March 28.—Presi
dent Wilson today hold a conference
of considerable length with members
of the house.
The chief topic under consideration
was the president’s message and plans
for defense.
No statement was forthcoming af
ter the conference, as to just what
had been the results, and the effects
of the censorship on newspapers Is
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In ginning In In* felt.
NEWS NOTES.
G. J. Lomen, 110, won the game at
the Hoard of Trade last evening, from
James Cornell, 105. Mr. Loincn took
tae lead from the start, and gradual
ly increased it until at the finish,, the
score stood Mr. Lomen 110 with an
average of 1.27 while Mr. Cornell
gathered in 66. This places Mr. Lo
men and Mr, Mish on an equal foot
points to tin artillery battle being
;of longer duration than hvas first
thought.
Muring the past \v. . k there has
'been noted a complete absence of
aircraft from the Herman line. p.t? -
eonnoltering allied airplanes caopint
account for this but express opinion
that the Hermans are preparing for a
gigantic air rahi on Paris and prep
arations to offset tills are being made.
MurAig the. past two days there
lias also been almost a total absence
of ailicities in submarine circles.
This is also the cause of the ad
miralty department rushing the con
struction of their torpedo destroyers
and high-power motor boats which
are employed hunting the elusive U
boats. .
ing for first honors in their class,
and the play off should prove one of
the most interesting games In the
entire tournament. This has been ar
ranged to take place Thursday eve
ning. Tonight’s game will bring to
gether Cramer, 135, and Lewis, 120.
Cramer is scratch man In his class
and is figured to stop Lewis. The
latter has so far won all his games,
and should he win tonight, gains first
prize in class B, so the fans will
witness some fine work this evening.
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