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VOLUME XVII. NO. 70. TBLEPnONE MAIN 40 NOME, ALASKA. MOUDAY, MARCH 19, 1917. TELEPHONE MAIN 44. PRIwE 25 CENTS
RAILROAD STRIKE DECLARED OFF THIS MORNING
AN OPEN CHALLENGE TO U. S.
GERMAN SURMARINE SINKS THREE
AMERICAN SHIPS-WAR IMMINENT
ALLIES MAKE GAINS
100 SQUARE MILES
nternationa) News Service.
LONDON. March 19.—After many
ys of desperate artillery fire cul
minating a concentrated infantry at
tack under heavy cross fire the allied
French and English troops have suc
-iled in capturing over one hundred
square miles of ground occupied by |
the Germans between Arras and AIs- i
sene. This makes the gains of the
allied troops on this front to amount
to over one thousand square miles of
ground since last July.
Bapaume, Perrone and Combles are j
now in the hands of the allies and
the offensive still continues. Large '
re-enforcements of allied troops are j
being forced to the front and the i
Germans are offering a stubborn re
sistance and have brought some of
their larger guns into play.
At times of writing allied air-craft
report Germans strongly fortifying
big gun positions on second line.
An air fight was witnessed between
the lines last evening and resulted
in the loss of one German Foraker
whilst two British planes were de
stroyed.
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International News Service.
WASHINGTON, March 19.—Presi
dent Wilson is about to call a special
session of congress right away to au
thorize war being declared on Ger
many. This is caused by the sinking
of three of the American merchant
marine which were submarined by
German underseas craft on Saturday
last..
AVhilst returning to the United
States the steamers Memphis, Illi
nois, and Vigilencla were attacked by
German submarines and sunk without
warning. These steamers were not
carrying cargo and were flying the
American flag when encountered by
the submarines.
President Wilson openly declared
to the newspaper correspondents here
that the action of Germany in this
' matter is unquestionably an overt act.
, Congress were due to assemble In
' special session in April, however, im
mediate action will be taken and con
gress is expected to convene right
away.
Full particulars as to the loss of
life are not yet to hand but the sit
uation is of the gravest character
and it Is almost certain that con
gress will authorize a state of war
with Germany.
The president has ordered the sec
retary of the navy to take active steps
for the protection of American ship
ping at sea, which order Is being im
mediately acted upon. All of our re
serve warships are being put In com- |
mission at Boston and Brooklyn navy
yards and also at Norfolk, Va. and
Hampton Roads.
The greatest excitement prevails
throughout tie United States at the
action of Germany which is charact
erised by the nation as a war chal
lenge.
Pandemonium reigns in Wall street
as those on the long side of the mar
ket are running to cover.
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GERMANS MAKE
6AINS AT VERDUN
■UULROAD STRIKE IS SETTLED
PATRIOTISM WINS OUT
AMERICA FIRST
lr,*ernatlonai New* Servic®.
BERLIN, March 19.—Army head
quarters here today report the cap
ture of five hundred yards of trenches
which were occupied by thj Flench
■ n the southerly front of Verdun.
The German troops made an lnfilad
in movement and cut trenches Into
the French lines and the final attack
was made last night when severe
hand to hand lighting resulted in a
dory tor German arms.
Five hundred men, eight officers and
iwo machine guns were captured. Our
troops have now entrenched them
!<r'vcs and nr ■ fighting a sever- coun
ter attack being delivered by the
F rench.
Ii««<rnatiencl News Service.
WASHINGTON, March 19—Owing
to the grave situation existing be
tween Germany and the United States
and the possibility of an immediate
declaration of war a settlement of
the railroad strike was effected this
morning.
On the receipt of the wire regard
ing the sinking of three American
steamers by German submarines Sec
retary Lane convened a meeting of
the owners of the roads and their
employees and appealed to their pa
triotism as Americans to try and ef
fect a setyement and avoid the tak
ing over of the roads by the govern
ment.
The railroad magnates responded
gracefully giving practically all of the
concessions demanded by their em
ployes.
The greatest satisfaction prevails
throughout the country and the presl
i den' is receiving congratulatory wires
from all over the states.
Secretary Lane In his plea to the
railroad men revealed the diplomatic
sltuatioa fully and was grertly as
1 sicted by the congressional committee
who were appointed by the president
to act with him in this matter.
Both employers and employees
agreed to accept a scale of pay for
overtime at the rate of time and one
eighth Instead of time and a half as
t'rst demanded.
Fresh cabbage, carrots, rutabagoes
and parsnips at Lehmann's.
CHINA GRABS GERMAN
CONCESSIONS
CALL FOR PUBLIC CAUCU8.
We, the undersigned,| electors of
Nome, Alaska, desiring a business
like and efficient administration of
municipal matters, hereby call a pub
lic caucus for the purpose of nom
inating a full ticket to be voted for
at the coming city election, and re
4uest all voters who like-wise desire
such an administration to attend such
caucus and Join with us.
Meeting to be held at Ragle hall on
Tuesday evening at 9 o’clock sharp,
March 20, 1918.
E. C. DARLING,
OTTO W. OLSON.
J. H. MUSTARD,
W. H. WEBB,
OTTO HANSON.
B. E. ADAMS.
JOHN A. WILSON.
PHIL ERNST.
MISH WINS FROM MEYERS.
At the Board of Trade tournament
Saturday evening Leo Meyers crossed
cues with Guy Mush. Meyer was
scheduled to play 110 points to Mish
95, the latter jumped his opponent at
the start, and by steady consistent
work managed to hold his lead
throughout, although Meyer was
pressing him hard and at all times :
had a chance should the ivories break |
badly for' Mish. The latter won with
in average of 1.06 with Meyer’s av
erage 91.
Tonight there will bo two games,
one class B game betwoen McGuire
and Borland and as they differ in
style of play It Is sure to be a close
hot battle. McGuire plays 125 to
Borland’s 115.
The class C game brings together
Mueller, 115, and Ohrera, 110, and as
these players are ma*",g progress
constantly since teh lonrSament start- |
ed this game should also be a tight
squeeze.
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ONE HUNDRED & FIFTEEN MILLION
DOLLARS IN ONE HOUR—FOR
NAVAL CONSTRUCTION
• ternational New* Servlc*.
PEKIN, March 19.—On consultation
with his cabinet the president of
China has ordered the seizure of all
Uerman concessions In China. Chinese
troops this morning marched an Teln
tsein and Hlachumw which they oc
cupied, the Qerman troops and officials
offered no opposition.
This following so closely on the
heels of the seizure of all German
vessels Interned In China, together
with the severing of diplomatic rela
tions, makes it possible that China
is also anxious to enter the war.
Fresh cabbage, carrots, rutabagoes
and parsnips at Lehmann's.
MILITIA ORDERED TO
STAND TO ARMS
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International News Servic*.
WASHINGTON, March 19.—Secre
tary of the Navy Daniels was Im
emdiately summoned to the capitol on
receipt of the news of the sinking of
the American ships by the German
submarines.
After a confertnce which lasted
just one hour, the secretary of the
navy gave place to Secretary of War
Baker who is now in conference with
the president.
Secretary Daniels was empowered
by the president to draw on an addi
tional one hundred and fifteen mil
lion dollars which the president had
made available out of the naval law
cases emergency fund.
The money is to be spent as needed
without restriction. Large orders will
be placed at once for the building of i
submarines, torpedo destroyers.
p
motor boats of great power, which
will be used for combing submarine
craft.
The action taken so quickly aft,
the news of the sinking of Amen,
ships show's that wre are in a position
to meet any emergency as It arises.
Special discount on all silk yard
goods for another week at Miss Oes
trelch store.
international New* Service.
WASHINGTON, March 19.—Secre
tary of War Baker has issued orders
countermanding his instructions to
muster out the militia. Owing to the
decision arrived at in the Mexican
situation last week the secretary of
war authorized the mustering out of
many of the militia regiments.
In the fact of the Impending crisis
| the president deemed it advisable to
I keep them and has issued orders to
that effect.
This order will have immediate
bearing on over one hundred thousand
men who answered the call to arms
' some months ago.
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IN HONOR OF 8T. PATRICK.
A most enjoyable entertainment
took place at the Catholic Library
Club room last evening In celebration
of SL Patrick's anniversary. A large
number of people were present and the
event wgs most successful.
After a few well chosen remarks by
Mrs. Casey, who presided, Mr. Oliver
and Mr. Nicholas gave a fine musical
selection of Irish airs, followed by A1
Carey whose contribution was much
ly appreciated. Mr. Deaken, the
Caruso of Nome, carried down the
house with his rendering of several
Irish songs, Mr. J. J. Walsh gave a
recitation which was Irish through
and through. Miss Mamie Kelley and
Miss Helen Stipek rendered charming
accompaniments at the piano and
Father Post closed the evening with
a few witty remarks on St. Patrick
which sent, everyone home happy.'
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SUPREME COURT RULES
PUBLIC SERVANTS HAVE
NO SEPARATE RI6HTS
AT THE DREAM.
“The price of Sacrilege" a stirring
three reel production will be shown
tonight The story deals with the
church, the plot being woven around
the theft of Sacred Jewels, and the
Terrible Vengeance that followed the
Sacrilege, an act of wanton and un
holy vandalism that will stir the
emotions of every spectator. Another
attraction will be a Thanhouser sub
ject entitled "Wanted a Husband.”
This picture is a classy little comedy
drama and embraces a good cast.
Tomorrow night Mr. Edward Abeles
In “The Making of Boobby Burnlt",
A Oold Seal Paramount Feature In
4 parts, the sequel to Brewsters Mil
lions—watch thin
CZARS FORTUNE
IS FORFEITED
International Nawa Service.
LONDON, March 19.Advlces receiv
ed here from Petrograd state that the
private fortune of the czar has been
forfeited by order of the new gov
ernment. His complete holdings
amount to over two billion dollars.
The Russian people have petitioned
the duma to purchase munitions of
war with the money and speculation
is rife q.s to how it will eventually
be disposed of.
Ii.'ci national News Service.
WASHINGTON. March 19.—The
supreme court of the United States
in declaring the Adamson law con
stitutional and up-holding the right
of congress to legislate along any line
to meet public emergency handed
down a decision which Is the most
radical departure in the history of
constitutional Interpretation. It ruled
that employes in the public service
have no rights separate, but, that
when acting In concert, the right is
suspended. Further that when men
are engaged in public service t)
are likened to soldiers.
The court stood six to three.
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