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WILSON REORGANIZES
ENGINEERING COMM'N
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
The appointment of Menrs as chairman and chief engineer of the
nor of a general shake-up in Alaska railroad building affairs which may lead
The retirement of Hades is attributed directly to the charges of
former Delegate. James Wickersham and others. Hades* retirement does
not sever his association with the Engineering Commission, as he will become
Mears recently returned from France where he managed the engineer
ing work on the American army lines during the war.
SEATTLE, Aug. 9—Washington advices announce that the appoint
ment of Engineer Mears* to the chairmanship of the Alaska Railroad Com
mission will become effective Saturday. It is also announced that Menrs in
tends to proceed to Alaska immediately and will leave Washington in time
to catch the steamer Alameda leaving here next Sunday.
The new Commissioner will ho accompanied on his trip to the North
by John W. Hallowed, Assistant Secretary of Ihe Interior Department. Mrs.
Hallowed, Coloncl.AIfred Brooks, of the Geodetic Survey, Mrs. Brooks. Colonel
George Shade, of the Northern Pacific Railroad. S. M. Felton, of the Chicago
and Northwestern Railroad, and Ralph Rudd and George II. Rumble of the
Great Northern road.
The party is due to arrive here Wednesday. It is presumed tli it
FLEET LEAVES SAN DIEGO FOR SAN PEDRO.
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, Aug. D—The Pacific fleet left for San Pedro tills after
noon. Thousands of Los Angeles people flocked to San Diego to witness the
arrival of the fleet, despite the prospect that the trip along the coast included
a stay at San Pedro. Preparations are lining made for a monster banquet
here tonight at which Governor Stephens will welcome Secretary of the Navy
Daniels, Admiral Hugh Hodman,'commander of the fleet, and other officers
to California.
FARMERS FOUND AMONG PROFITEERING SHARKS.
PITTSBURG, Aug. 9—In 4hc drive against profiteering'now going on
in this locality, the Investigating officials have discovered that numerous
farmers are included among those wlto have been holding up the public.
It has been discovered that among the farmers who sell food stuffs there
are many who are charging abnormal prices and others fail to mark their
measures properly, as the la\V requires. • *
As a result of the investigations thirty two farmers have already boon
arrested and charged with profiteering activities.
FARMERS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION FOOD REDUCTION CAMPAIGN.
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9—Three officers of the Farmers Co-Operative
Milk Cortpany, an organization composed of over two thousand farmers and
dairymen, Jiave been arrested at the instigation of the Department of Justice
. on charges of violating the anti-trust laws.
It is believed that the arrest of the three men is the first step in the
living cost camiMiign qn whieli the government is now launched.
SUGAR OFFICIALS INDICTED FOR PROFITEERING.
.Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
PITTSBURG, Aug. 9—George W. Sheehan. President of the Central
Sugar Company of Pittsburg has been arrested by representatives of the state
government following indictments returned by the grand jury on charges^ o*
profiteering in connection with sugar sales.
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Bfecial to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9y In response to the demand of the tteople and
the urging of the president, the government is turning numerous! agencies
toward the solution of the high living problem. It Is also Indicated that
President Wilson may also extend the scope of the government efforts into
still wider fields by taking up with the people directly the personal Woblems
confronting the country during the course of his coming trip in thd interest
Special agents of th^ Department of Justice throughout the country
are already engaging in the government efforts to uncover eviden. ei of pro
fltecring under orders to assist the federal district attorney's in anji manner
which will lead to the detection of those engaged in profiteering enterprises.
Attorney General Pylmer hat ordered practically all special tigents of
the government to drop everything hut the most pressing cases inf order to
effectively handle the profiteering work.
It is expected that hundreds ..f gained men win soon be looking for
agency which may he devoted to such purpose In the effort to run down the
parties responsible for unjustified price inflations.
and means to enforce price reductions have apparently made a deep impression
Republican Leader*. Say* Congress May Act Promptly on Wilson’* Suggest ion*.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 9—Republican leader Mondell announced today
that congress may soon turn its entire attention to the high cost of living
Rep. Mondell said congress may act very promptly on the legislation
effect.
TILDEN WINS NEWPORT TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
NEWPORT. Aug. 9—Wm. T. Tilden -*f Philadelphia defeated Win. M.
Johnson of California in the final match of the Casino championship singles
on the local courts this morning and has boon awarded the handsome and
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EX-EMPEROR CHARLES
REFUSES NEW JOB
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
PAltlS, Aug. 3—Before selecting former Archduke Joseph to le.nl the
new Hungarian government, the Magyar partriots are said to hav< asked
former emperor Charles of Austria-Hungary, to resume the Hungarian throne.
Charles is said to have refused on the ground that having once •••• :,
• inperor as well as a king he could not go down in tlie social scale by becom
ing simply a king.
It is believed, however, that Charles has incurred a strong dislike for
In an official statement regarding the attitude or the new government
toward the peace terms given to the Austrians, Joseph says he will execute the
PRINCE OF WALES ON WAY TO VISIT CANADA.
Special to 'file Nome Nugget l.y The Associated Press.
MONTItKAL, Aug. 9- Moose hunting, duck shooting and fishing trips
Prime -.f Wales, heir to the British throne, who is expected t<. arrive it
prince will journey westward, arriving at Winnipeg September 9th. Calgary
Warships Guarding Progress of British Prince.
ST. JOHN. Aug. 9 The cruiser Dauntless is cruising along the Grand
Banks by way or taking precautions to safeguard the passage of the Prince ..f
Whies who is now enroute to Panada. The Dauntless is detailed t<. asccri.iin
which might lie in Hie path of the battleship Hem.wn. which is bearing the
prince to Panada. The Dauntless will locate the ice and then escort the
Ketinwn through to safe waters.
RAILROAD WORKERS DISCLAIM I NT ENT TO IMPRESS
REQUEST FOR NATIONALIZATION OF RAILROADS BY VIOLENCE
Special to tin- Nome Nugget by Tito Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Aug. 9 The leaders of fifteen railroad employ. >
organizations hastened today to deny the reports widely circulated yesterd...
The railroad labor leaders declared that the men's demands for in
(•teased wages or lower living costs was in no way connected With the qtios
Ono of the officials stated emphatically that the railroad workers have
the railways be nationalized.
In addition to disclaiming all desire or intention to make the public
believe that the railroad workers will go to extremes to force the adoption of
Wilson's solution of the railroad question ir Wilson and congress could not
meet the request to nationalize the roads.
REPORTED PERSHING SUDDENLY RECALLED TO AMERICA.
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Pres*
PAJCIS, Aug. 9—It is currently repotted here that General Pershing,
commander of the American forces, has been recalled to America and mav
WASHINGTON. Aug. 9—When shown the Paris reports to the off . t
t.iat General Pershing has been recalled to America, Secretary of War Baker
said that ho knew nothing concerning the alleged early return of tin
Gendihl March, Pliief of Staff of the Army, also stated that
aware that lfershing has been recalled.
S. S. Senator
Sails for Seattle
* —D I R E C T.—
AUG. 15
Schedule Subject 10 Change Without Previous Notice.
I SPECIAL NOTICE
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THE ADW|IRAL LINE WISHES TO ANNOUNCE THAT THIS WILL
WE THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE SENATOR
FOR THIS SEASON.
The MEALS SERVED ON 8. S. SENATOR ARE
THE TALK OF THE PENINSULA.
Pacific Steamship Co.
H. T. KRULL, Agent