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VOLUME XVI. NO. 252. TELEPHONE MAIN 46 NOME, ALASKA SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1916. TELEPHONE MAIN 4*. PRIwE25CENl
GREECE IN CHAOTIC CONDITION
REVOLUTION NOW PREVAILS
lnternationa> News Service.
LONDON, Sept. 33. The Daily Mail
il< elares that Greece is no longer i
nation and that the government at
Athens no longer exists as a responsi
ble power with ability either to govern
the actions of the people of the coun
try or to make negotiations with other
nations. .
it Bays that the correspondent lias
been removed for sending out the truth
about affairs in Athens blit that the
paper is nevertheless in possession of
the full facts.
The Mail avers that the provinces of |
Salonika, Themos, Lemnos, Chios, Sa
mos and Myttlene are no longer con
trolled from Athens but exist as sepa
rate states without responsible heads
with warring factions struggling for
supremacy.
The island of Crete and the whole
archipplago of Cyclades will soon lie
in the same position of independence
of authority as far as Athens is con
cerned. Revolutionist propaganda is
in progress nnd freedom from King
Constantine’s sway will soon he pro
claimed.
Kphlrus has already declared inde
pendence and will seek to be self-gov
erning for the future.
In Athens, the Daily Mail continues,
the king is barricaded within his pal
ace and lines of trenches surround it
iii which arc trust oil troops.
The eit\ is placarded with posh i
headed with ;i drawn sword. Notice is
given by the posters to the king th it
he must abdicate or suffer death.*
V* nig *1oh, the idol of tin i< volutin*? ,
ists, but whose person has I >c«• 11 guard
ed since the attack on him by the
(fcrmnn military attache, is about to
leave Athens to organic the revolution
outside of the capital. All sections o1'„
(Ircccc are rovolutiinary and need onl\
a head to throw away all semblance
ON SOMME
International News Service.
LONDON. Sept. 23. Th< British
advance south of the Amn continues,
says the official statement. Another
Iii.i half a mile long has be : n cap
tured by the British, the enmy along,
this sector loving hoc 11 driven from
their second trenches.
Intense activity by artillery and the
flying corps accompanied the .infantry
ad vanees.
ATHENS, Sept. 23.-- II Is understood
hi re that the Greek government has
wired certain definite proposals lo
Great Britain, Krunoe, Italy. lUtssia,
and Uouninnlft.
The nature of these proposals is such
that their acceptance will mean the
entrance into the war by Grcere on
the side of tile allies. If they fill' not
aeeppted Greece may declare war on
her own account against Bulgaria.
CREW MUTINIES ON
GREEK CRUISER
International News Service.
LONDON', Sept. 23.- Authentic news
has been received from Athens to tiie
effect that mutiny exists on board the
Greek warships now lying off Athens.
Three hundred and fifty members of
the crew of the cruiser AverotT mu
inied last night while the ship lay at
anchor. The mutineers forced the bal
ance of tin crow, two hundred and
fifty in number, who remained loyal
lo thi flag to gel Into small boats and
leave the ship.
Vote the Republican Ticket Straight.
•—Adv.
Chickens, Title per pound; eggs 7TiC per
dozen. George Prosser, phono Black 5.
Calling Cards at the Nugget Office.
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DEK1NED—A relying, or being reliant; confidence, trust, dependance.
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Your attention is called to our window display of RELIANCE grocer
ies, with the oharge to bear in mind that the trado name these goods
bear as RELIANCE, forceably means just what tliut term implies as
above defined. j
Certain standards are held and t in. I . a I reputable .
high grade manufacturers,, but (loos net s • ,fy the
manufacturers of RELIANCE P 'C i 3. ’ll y lone, far overstep
ping that standard, by a higher percentage of perfection than that i
standard maintained by other h jh grade brands.
This brand has been the standard of high grade goods on Seward penin -
. sula, and still remains the highest grade ever introduced, gaining for |
itself such high and worthy praiseethat only a product of this duality
is justly entitled.
OTHER BRANDS HAVE COME AND GONE, BUT RELIANCE BRAND
GOES ON FOREVER.
Polcts Stores
Coffees SFresfi Roasted Daily j
N. Y. GOVERNOR CALLED ON
FOR STRIKE LEGISLATION
International News Service.
N KJ'W Y<>itK, Seupt. 1':?. in spite of
ill attempts l»y Mayor Mitchell, pub
lic servee Commissioner Straus, and
Imsim - interests to effect .1 peaceful
settltmeiit of the street car men's
strike, the union leaders have voted
to call 1 general strike next week un
less th< traction company recedes
from it position and agrees to rein
state tin discharged men in the in
terim.
The latest development is that pres
sure k being brought on Governor
Whitman 'to induce him to call a spe
cial session of the legislature to pass
a law which will empower tin public
service commission to force both sides
to tin street car controversy to sub
mit their grievances to arbitration.
With this in view an independent
meeting of legislators will take place
at th«- Hotel Biltmore on Monday. It
is expected that resolutions will be
passed asking the* governor to call the
special session at once.
In preparation for the corning con
flict the police department now mun
is ring over fifteen thousand men has
I>< en increased by the addition of on«
thousand men. More men will b*
Im n mi as fast as they can lie secur
ed. As soon as the new men are add
ed they are given brief printed in
structions as to their duties and then
sent out to accompany experienced of
ficers.
Labor leaders announce that fully
s'mmiihi men and women are
pledged to agelieral strike. It is doubt
ed that all the unions named will go
out as solidly as is stated. Many t
unions have voted to strike only by < j
small majority and the sentiments of 1
many have changed since the vote w s
to. ken.
Figures hav* been compiled ..s
the loss that will he sustained l.\ th
nu n and women who threaten to strik*
in case they go out solidly. This sum
will amount to a daih loss to t *»•
workers of one million, six handl'd
; nd fifty thousand dollars e. - h da\ t>,
strik* shall last.
WASHINGTON'. Sept. _‘:i. Saline I
t Jompers. president of t h« Amern n
Federation of Labor says th. t tie g< ;
era I offieers of the federation will n«d
oppose a general strike nor interfen
in an> wa> >.ti th* plans now matur
ing.
Should tlu* strik*-.tak* pla« h* <a
that the feileration will give moral and
financial support to the strikers.
GERMAN REPORT OF j
GREATEST AIR BATTLE
international Ne*s Service.
HKUL'.N. Sept. Kncmy air
pi. ties made their appearance in great !
numbers on the* west front over the 1
Somnie sector, says the official state
ment hut were successfully withstood
li> the Herman forces.
Tin first, of the enemy planes to
I P' ar weic met in mid air hy (human
planes .inci driven off. As more of
tin allied Users same in great mini
Im js the Hermans were forced to place
reliance upon tti«• ii* gunners who prov
ed worthy of this confidence for the\
brought down eleven of the enemy
planes.
This encounter, it is said, has dis
closed the /urges t number of air
planes seen in flight at one time since
the war began the enemy showing
unexpeeted strength in this branch of
fighting.
No mention is made of the loss of
Herman flyers.
RUSSIANS REPEL
GAS ATTACK
International Kews Service.
I *KTR< K JR A I). Sept. -'5. Russian
forces h ive held their positions in J
(lalieia m spite of furious attacks of |
A usl ro-< h i tnan forces behind a heav y1
\ t il of gas. So says an official coin-1
niunicntion this morning.
The central powers came on in great
fon • preceded by cannonading and the
vail of gas. The Russian soldiers* ga ve
way at first but immediately recov- j
ered the lost ground repelling the
enemy with enormous loss.
BILLINGS’ CASE
GOES TO JURY
Pacific News Service.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23.—The
t rial of Warren Hillings which began
on Seutember 11 came to an end to
day and bis fate is now in the hands
of the jury.
Along with four others Hillings was
indicted on August 16 charged with
implication in the bomb throwing dur
ing the preparedness parade, July 22
when fifty-one persons were killed or
wounded. He with his confreres, all
of whom are either union men or I. W.
W.'s pleaded not guilty on August 19.
It is expected hy those who have
closely followed the trial of Hillings
Hint the jury will he unable to agree.
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BIG ATTRACTION AT DREAM
TONIGHT AND SUNDAY
"Life’s Shop Window," a five part
pteturization of Victoria Cross’s fam
ous novel will be the feature presented
at the Dream tonight. Claire Whitney
and Stuart Holmes have the stellar
loles in this popular drama. This was
'hi* iliggcst Ini of the year ;md pluvod |
to • i.ornioUH crowds.
5Mjr.da\“ night, the long hmuldid
Chaplin comedy "Work" or "The Caper |
Hanger" will he the lag attraction
This is a riot of fun from start t«*
tli)ish and is c»|iial to "Sltanghaid" oi
"Nnight at the Show." Besides this
two part comedy a "Bate I’athe News"
and a drama will he on Sunday’s bill.
PORTUGESE GAIN IN
GERMAN EAST AFRICA
i
Internatlonsl News Service.
LISBON, Sept. 23.—Brief official an
nouncement is mad*1 today of success
ful attacks by the I’ortgugese troops
in German East Africa.
Important gains were made in the
Lake Tanganyika district. The light
ing has been severe with considerable
loss on both sides. Owing to the moun
tainous nature of the country the
1‘or‘guese advance has been slow.
N. Y. STRIKE
NOT SO SURE
Internationa. News Service.
NEW YOItK, Sept. 23.—Defections
from many labor organ!(ations are
threatened in case a general strike is
called in sympathy with the street car
men. This is acknowledged by a num
ber of labor leaders.
if the strike occurs on Wednesday
next as is threatened, it is problem
atical whether many will obey the call
from the present indications.
Strongest of all is the refusal of the
Itig Six typographical union to enter
on a strike. The Big Six leaders say
that they never under any circum
stances violate their long term con
tracts. Also the clothing workers
have not of late been represented In
the conferences of thy labor leaders.
UNPRECEDENTED
AIR FIGHTS ON
somme front
Iinternational News Service.
PA IMS. Sept. J:t. \ eri. 11 aetivity on
an Unprecedented Seale has be- n
shown on tin* Somm- soot or during f •
past twentx four hmirs. according t•»
the official I'omnumi'iin-.
Fifty six battles have I . . u !'•»:;!i
in the air during that time Four
<*« rtnan plain s hav« been brought
down by tin French.
The ofIVnsr in air lighting’ was tak
en b\ tin allies win* sent out an un
usual number of si outing plain s. TIos
was followed by squadrons of ll\ t
dropping: bombs on einrm trench
and reserves.
The (iermans respond* d with laid ■
to repel our invaders but so greatly
were they outnumbered that m sin r
fighting tin \ wen losers not Frenc-I
or Hritish machine being brought to
ca rth.
JUNEAU DOPE ON
WICKERSHAM
Special Telegraphic Service.
•II. NK.U Sept. The Wit'kf i -
sham meeting here Iasi nigLii was at
tended by a huge crowd but absolute
ly no enthusiasm was manifested. Th.
apluuse was scattering and at no tic
included more than ten per cent of tin
audience.
The fact is tin Wiekershani boom
in this section lias dwindled to small
proportions and is growing sin.ill. i
daily.
I! is generally Conceded that Ins la-,
nights' speech was a mass of self
glorification and that lie failed to an
a single point made against him. la
eflc l he repudiated John Itustgard
say tig that Valentine is Ills manager.
In conversation supporters of Wh k
ersh mi admit that the gTf t majoriu
of t>< ople in this section are opposed
to their candidate,
JUNEAE EM 1*11 tE.
I tod Sergeant is a dredg< m.istei of
wide experience, lie learned the bus -
ness from stem to gudgeon in the
California diggings. He has since l>< a
drdge master on Solemn liver, and,
this slimmer on American rivet*. Now*
he is on his way to Spokane to con
tinue in the employ of the J. A Welch
Dredge Company. The men who have
worked with him say he is the best
ever.