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VOLUME XVII. NO. 255. TELEPnONE MAIN 41 NOME, ALASKA. TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1917. TELEPHONE MAIN 44. PRICE 25 CENTS
FRENCH AND BRITISH AGAIN SURGE FOWARD
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FRENCH CAPTURE THOUSAND
PRISONERS IN LAON DRIVE
International News Service.
PARIS, June 2fi.—Today’s official1
bulletin indicates that the French!
forces arc again in act'ion and driv
ing forward with renewed vigor!
aga'inst I lie fortress of l,non ■
The statement asserts that the'
French forces are steadily driving for- ;
ward near the German held fortress I
of i.aon capturing a number oft
trenches and again endangering the
German occupancy of the great for
tress which has been the objective
of the French advance throughout the
Champagne campaign.
The prinicpal advance recorded is
along the Hurtebolso sector near the
western line of the Craonne plateau.
The French were enabled to pierce the
German lincH at this point and thrust
back the opposition over a wide dis
tance. fiver a thousand prisoners
have been returned to the French
bases as a result of the sweeping
smash and others.are hourly coming in
as the fighting progresses.
Careful artillery preparation has re
sulted tn comparatively small losses
to the attnek'ing forces.
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French Take More German Trenches.
PARIS, June 26.—A supplementary
report of the fighting now In progress
near I,aon Issued by the war office
this morning slates that the French
forces have made additional gains In
tile lliirtcbisc sector, capturing addi
tional sections of German first line
trenches northwest of the village.
The fighting 'is described as intense
with the Germans desperately con
testing every foot of the French ad
vance.
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HAIGH FORCES ARE
AGAIN THRUSTING FORWARD
Special International Service.
LONDON, June 2G.—Another for
ward thrust of the British forces in
the Fontaine sector of the Hindenberg
line has resulted in substantial gains
of territory an addition to making
.another deep dent in the much vaunt -
e “inpregnable" line.
The report of General Haigh indi
cates another change in the British
offensive such as have distinguished
the British field tactics since the com
mencement of the spring drive.
Instead of directing his offensive
against the Berman lines north of
Bens nnd along the Belgian border the
British field marshal has apparently
shifted his attack to the Cherisy
Bnllieourt region wflich has been the
scene of such terrific fighting in the
earlier weeks of the offensive. The
attack recorded in today's report was
(Ilrecteil along the Sensee river south
of the Arrns-Cambml road during
the night and resulted In the British
wedge which 'is thrusting out toward
Cnmbrai being driven still deeper
into the enemy line.
The British advance was severely
contested by the Germans and the
fighting was bitter.
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$25,000,000 LOANED FRANCE
AND BRITAIN TODAY
International News Service.
WASHINGTON, June 26.—Twenty
live million dollars today passed from
the possession of the United States
Into the hands of representatives of
the French and British governments.
The loan to England, which is the
second that has been tendered since
the war declaration of President Wil
son, amounted to fifteen millions. The
French loan total was ten millions.
As in the case of the first loan of
tills government to our western allies
the money was transferred by means
of an order on the treasury of the
United Slates and was delvered Into
the hands of French and British am
bassadors by Secretary of State bans
i lng.
Despite the huge size of the loans
the transaction attracted but little
attention In the capital which is fast
becoming accustomed to the handing
out of multiple millions.
An official statement 'issued in con
nection with the loan announcement
states thnt the government loans to
the oBies up to the present time total
ono billion, eight hundred million
dollars. This sum includes the Ital
ian, {Belgian and Russian loans in
addition to those of Britain and
France.
We are using Moonlight water In the
u'lte Bath House.
BUTTE MINERS VOTE
FOR GENERAL STRIKE
International Niwi Service.
BUTTE, Juno 26.—An extemfion of
the present strike in the Butte mines
threatens to close down every mine in
the district.
Following a general meeting of
miners and mine assistants today the
men voted for a general strike which
If put into effect will have no other
result than to close down work in
every mine.
Miners, mach'inists, blacksmiths,
and boilermakers of every mine at
present working cast their vote for
the strike.
Should the men put their threat into
effect a call on the government by
the mine owners Is probable. The
prospects for a general mine strike
has caused consternation in the city
and both government and business
interests are making every effort to
dissuade the men from gotng out. The
principal argument offered is that a1
strike at his time will be looked upon
as decidedly unpatriotic In view of
the dependance of the country on the
copper output of this region. The
striker declare that patriotism is en
tirely out of the quest'ion when their
labors result in no more than enough
to eat under the present system em
ployed In the mines.
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AMERICAN AVIATORS
ARRIVE—ENGLAND
Special International Service.
LONDON, June 26.—The first con
tingent of American aviators ordered
to final training service behind the
French battle lines by the American
government reached the Rrit'ish capital
today.
The American flyers were given an
ovation and were cheered to the echo
by thousands who were drawn to the
station by the announcement of their
coming The men will be forwarded to
tho American training camp in France
as expeditiously as possible and will
probably join the other American
contingents at the front w'lthln the
next three weeks.
ALASKAN DRAMA AT DREAM.
"The Deathlock” a five act drama of
stirring adventures in the wastes of
tho Klondike is billed at tho Dream
tonight. The wonderful scenes were
carefuly taken on the famous Dawson
trail in midwinter, and the services
of John Johnson, of Nome, and his
famous Siberian dogs were engaged to
give this a realist'ic Alaskan sitting.
Tho wolves we are sorry to relate
were Harry Harnett’s dogs. To people
outside this passes, but here In Nome
it is quite possible many will recog
nize some of the wolves. The picture
is full of thrilling situations and is
bound to make a Mg hit.
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BILLIARD MATCH.
Messrs. Grigsby and Wells will play
an eight hunderd point 14.2 inch
balkline billiard match at the Board
of Trade billiard parlors Tuesday and
Wednesday evening at 8:30. Four
hundred points will be played nightly.
Reeerved seats $1.
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that Mra. Wifey ie entitled to have the
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SPANISH DISTURBANCES
INCREASE-CONSTITUTIONAL
GUARANTEES SUSPENDED
international News Service.
MADItlM, June 26.—In consequence
of the nation wide disturbances which
are at present agitating the country,
tlie government today announces a
suspension of all constitutional guar
antees.
This action is equivalent to a proc
tarnation of martial law and Indicates
that the situation in Spain is growing
worse.
A strict censorship has been estab
lishect all news reaching the capital to
prevent full knowledge of the actual
conditions obtaining In other sections
from reaching the public in Madrid as
the capital is not greatly disturbed
l.y the almost universal disaffection
and is still quiet in spite of the gen
eral labor discontent.
Private advices from the outlying
districts indicate, however, that the
revolutionary spirit is growing strong
er every hour and there Is every In
dication that, a government crisis may
come at any time.
Troops are policing the larger cities
in an effort to prevent rioting and a
general effort 'is being made to allay
the labor troubles which are looked
upon by the authorities as the pri
mary cause of the revolutionary in
clination.
Moonlight water at the City Bath
House.
VENIZELOS TO HEAD
NEW GREEK CABINET
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International New* Service.
l.ONDON, June 26.—Cosely follow
ing the announcement of the resigna
tion of the fireek cabinet a dispatch
from Athens today says that Former
Premier Venizelos has been commis
sioned by King Alexander to form a
new cabinet.
The dispaches further asserts that
the selection of the great revolution
ary leader to head the new ministry
is almost an assurance that the na
lion will shortly enter the war on the
side of the entente.
Venizelos arrived in the capital to
day and was immediately received by
<ing Alexander. It appears according
to the report, that as soon as parll.a - !
mont can be convoked Vengezlos will
.iropose to the deputies that Greece
lign herself with the allies. As the
sentiment of a large part of the par
llmentary body Is strongly inclined to
Greek participation it is generally
accepted that there Is a strong likeli
hood of the nation casting her lot
with the enemies of the central pow
ers.
The announcement that Vonizelos
is again to assume charge of the gov
ernment has created great enthusiasm
among the people of Athens the ma
jority of whom are supporters of the
famous statesman.
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SENATE CONSIDERING FOOD
BILL PASSED BY HOUSE
International News Srrvics.
WASHINGTON, June 26—The sen
ate is today engaged in consideration
of the food control bill as passed hy
the house with the national prohibi
tlon amendment, attached.
At the time for voting on the meas
ure in the upper house draws near,
it is clear that while the general pro
visions for food control will not be
severely oposed there Is every pros
I.ect ll’-t a fight, intense-and bitter,
will develop over the prohibition
amendment.
The senate is plainly unwilling that
.he lighter lupiors and wines shall
he abolished and a hard fight will
undoubtedly be made to retain them
in the list of American beverage.s.
In addition to this Inclination on tile
art of \ large portion of the sena
.orlul bod' the representatives cf me
LUMBER TU
BE PROBED
international Newt Service.
WASHINGTON, June 20.—At the
request of I’resilient Wilson, the fed
eral trade commission will shortly
institute an Investigation of the pro
duction and cost of lumber.
It is said that the intention of the
government to probe the lumber busi
ness is due to a decided tendency to
ward sharp raises in the lumber mar
el since the announcement of the gov
ernment shipbuilding program '*hich
will be largely devoted the construc
tion of wooden ships.
VOLUNTEER CAMPAIGN
BRINGS RESULTS
International Newt Service.
WASHINGTON June 2C.—The re
ports received at army headquarters
relative to the results of the first day
f recruiting under the call for vol
unteers issued by the president indi
cate that the full quota of seventy
thousand men will be filled before the
close of army week.
RED GROSS MILLIONS
OVER SUBSCRIBED
international News Service.
WASHINGTON, June 26.—The re
:>onsc of the country to the call for
lied Cross funds was overwhelming
ud the sum Allied for has been far
i '. ersuhserihed according to announce*
;ents made by l!ed Cross hoadqunr
iers today.
Present indications are that the
.er subscription will be considerably
lore than ten million dollars by the
me the full returns are in. According
a the statements of Red Cross otfl- |
i ials the count at noon today showed
total of one hundred and two mil
■ m dollars offered by the public as far
s the count has gone.
."SHIP BUILDING
STRIKE THREATENED
WASHINGTON, June 26.— Reports
received by the department of labor
today indicate that a great strike
among the employes of the ship build
ing plants along the Atlantic coast
Is now tmmpending Possibly action in
this direction is calming much con
cern.
liquor, wine and brewery interests are
putting up a hard fight to avert action
which will close their activities, pos
sibly for all time. Large delegations
of influential representatives of the
liquor men are on hand to use their
persuasive powers in this behalf.
Senate Committee Bans Whisky—
Favors Beer; Light Wines.
WASHINGTON, June 26.—The sub
committee of the senate agricultural
committee whicli has been entrusted
the duty of looking over the liquor
amendment to tlie food control bill
has agreed upon an amendment to the
bill putting i no manufacture of beer
and light wires up to President Wil
son.
Under I he terms of the amendmeii'
proposed the president will Oe empow
ered to use his own discretion as to
the manufacture of beer and light
wines.
The measure, however, absolutely
prohibits the manufacture and sale
of whisky and Indicates clearly the
iatltfude of the senate 'against the
stronger liquors.
S. S. SILVER WAVE.
Mail schooner Silver Wav# will
leave for Deering Candle and way
ports June 26. Freight will be re
cei\ed at the docks of Alaska Light
reage and Commercial Co. from pres*
ent date.
FOR RENT OR SALE.
Furnished houee with bath ot 3
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MRS. J. WANGER.
Millinery, Second avenue, opposite
Courthouse.