NOME TRI WEEKLY NUGGET
MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
VOLUME 13. No. 75. NOME, ALASKA FRII*£y JUNE 27, 1919. TELEPHONE MAIN 11«
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PEACE IS EXPECTED BY SUNDAY
na mimim ctcmts gtcrwi hies.
EXPECTED PEACE PACT WILL BE
SIGNED SUNDAY; GERMAN DELEGATES
ARE NOW ENROUTE TO VERSAILLES
SUMMARY or THE PEACE SITUATION RY ASSOCIATED PRESS
June 27—Paris advices Indicate that it is probable that tin* long enduring war
Hr. Herman Mueller. German Foreign Minister and Dr. Johannes Pell.
German Colonial Minister, who compose the newly designated peace delegation
of the Gorman government, are reported cumuli* from Rerlin to Versailles and
Reports from Coblenz reaching Paris today r.eport that the two pleni
potentiaries have passed that point and will reach the French border tonight.
In I'once Conference* circles it is considered probable thai the peace
pact will be signed about three o’clock Sunday afternoon, as the Allies are
loath to defer the signing until Monday if it can be done earlier.
• tdsode of the war period and the affixing' «.f the signatures will be witnessed
Reports from the Mut.it residence whore I’resident Wilson is staying.
night if the peace treaty is signed.
HOLLAND OFFICIALLY DENIES CROWN
PRINCE HAS ESCAPED INTO GERMANY
Special to the Nugget Ily the Associated Press.
THE HAOCR, Holland, June 27—The Hutch government ha's issued n
official denial of the report recently circulated t" the effect that the formoi
Herman Crown Prince, Frederick William Ilolicnzollern, has escaped intern
ment ip Holland and entered Hcrmany.
In an official statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, the government
says the ex-crown prince did not leave Holland at any time since his arrival
and is at present within the Holland borders.
Kaiser i.i planning to return to Hcrnvny before the Allies can demand his
bONHON, June 27—Newspaper advices from Holland assert that the
''•‘■cut report that the- former Gorman crown prime had returned to Germany
probably arose out of a statement made 1*J ilie rnrnier prince last week to
William stated that his return would he that of a private citizen and
I . intended to take no part in German polities. lie said lie intends to reside
on his estate in Silesia and perform the customary duties of a large landowner.
Allies to Ask Increased Guard For Kaiser.
!*AIMS. June -*7—IL is stated in iv.ee Conference circles that the
t otineil of Four intend to address a note to the Holland government re.iuesting
an increase of the guard which Holland I s set around the former German
kaiser since his arrival in Holland territory.
WAR PROHIBITION
EFFECTIVE TUESDAY
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press
WASHINGTON. June 27—War time prohibition will become effective
throughout the United States at midnight Monday without the enactment of
additional legislation for its enforcement by congress.
Congressman Andrew .J. Volstead, of Minnesota, c hairman of Me- Hons •
Judiciary committee, said today that it is impossible for congress t• > pass
measures for the enforcement of war prohibition before July 1 and tlie promul
gation will go into effect under such measures of law as may be applicable!
to its enforcement.
Three enforcement measures have been introduced in the House but
none of them have been acted on up to the present because of the press of •.•liter
business. Representative Volstead said the law can be enforced by the Courts
without special authority and expressed the belief that it will be enforced in
a satisfactory manner until congress can provide other means of enforcement.
The law will prohibit the manufacture and sale of all intoxicating
beverages. The Bureau of Internal Revenue defines intoxicating liquors ns:
"Beverages containing over one half of one per cent of alcohol."
DAWSON SCENE OF
STRANGE PHENOMENA
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
DAWSON, Y. T., June 27—Rain containing a large volume of sulphur,
fell in Dawson and us far to the northward as Kagle City last night.
The rain was so filled with tho'mineral that the sidewalks of this city
were Streaked with yellow. The strange phenomenon created much specula
tion, The general opinion is that the sulphur was thrown out by some dis’
tailj volcano and was carried to this section by nir currents. Reports from
Egale say the preclpation there was equal to that of Dawson.
ASKS SOUTHERN GOVERNORS TO 0PP08E
• RATIFICATION OF SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT.
fctpecf&i to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
BATON: ROUGE, La., June 27—Governor Pleasant has telegraphed to
the governors of practically all of the southern states asking them to oppose
the ratification of the Woman suffrage amendment by their respective state*
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ALASKA APPROPRIATIONS
CREDITED TO SEN. JONES
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Proas.
SEATTLE, .June 27—The Seattle Times in its first edition today as
serts that the greatest measure of credit for tlie large Alaska appropriatio
endorsed by the Senate Appropriations committee yesterday is due to Scant
Jones, of Washington.
The Times declares that Senator Jones won a big personal victory wh
h■ e»ot the Senate Appropriation committee to make the recommendations f
Alaska appropriations embraced in the Sundry Civil appropriations hill.
Jones lias been working for the measures since the opening of t
special session and has brought all possible influence to bear to secure co
grtssional attention to the needs of the Alaska railroad ami other Alaska
matters for which appropriations are needl'd.
RECORD NAMED REFEREE
OF BIO TOLEDO BATTLE
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
TOLJ3DO, June 27—Ollie -M. Record, of tlie Toledo Boxing Commission,
has been naiped as the referee of the forthcoming battle for the heavyweight
championship between Willard and IVmpsey.
The Toledo Boxing Commission has designated Tex R’ickard and
Major Drexell Biddle, a Philadelphia sportsman, as the official judges of the
contest. Jack Skellcy of New York has been named as alternate referee
and Warren Barbour of New York lias been selected for’official timekeeper.
Will lard tipped the scale at two hundred and forty three when lie
weighed at the close of his days training period this afternoon.
• Dempsey weighed at one hundred and ninety seven and is In fine
condition.
WASHINGTON REPUBLICANS ENDORSE POINDEXTER FOR PRESIDENT
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
SEATTLE, June 27—Republican state chairman Walker and National
Committeeman Perkins "have Issued a call for a state wide organization of
“Poindexter for President” clubs, to boost the candidacy of Senator Poin
dexter, of Washington, for president.
The call requests that the clubs bo formed not later than July 8th.
DANIELS PLANS IMPROVE
COAST NAVAL TAROS
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:ul to 'i'll* Nome Nugget by Tie Associated Pros
\\ ASII1 N'<JT<>N, .1 mi*' -7 -• Set■ ci i.ir\ I >anid.. - ,- ■.. i ;,, »
will be neces.sur> to handle the new ami en lamed I*.,.-ill. . .... .• i..111.- fleet
IVet m III- I- .-.ti.- .III,III- August. ... that In- ma\ |.as i| ■ tliein
visits tile various yards before returning to Washington.
It is stated in naval cireles that the departnu-nt will probal.lv iiitlmr
ot vessels whh-h will be attaelnd to *|i«- new lb . t.
COMMISSION EXPECTS TO EMPLOY FIVE OR SIX
THOUSAND MEN ON R. R. DURING SUMMER.
Mperi i! to The Nome Nugget by The Associated I'. oss.
during the present -ummei if the ue . sai\ funds f-u
The statement was made tb.it if the work can be |
SEATTLE OFFICIALS
SEIZE BOLSHEVIKI
AMMUNITION, GUNS
Si- to th« Nugget By the Associated l'resa.
SEATTLE. June 1~ —Tin* federal olll.-ials hero have >..iz.d ,| „f
Ear East.
LIBBY PORK AND BEANS
per can 25c
6 cans $1.25
IX l LIVER PASTE
per can 20c
6 cans $1.10
A I SAUCE
an appetizing condiment
Medium bottle 25c
Large bottle 45c
0RE60N CREAM CHEESE
per pound 32%
this cheese.was shipped last fall.
A. POLET