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VOLUMK 38. No. ». NOME, ALASKA SATURDAY, MARCH 4th, 1922 Deliv«rW by Ctrritr or Mailed. »1.00 per Mont*
NEW BONUS BILl BEIHG DRAFTED
NEW RDM SITIMTNN BECOMES SERMUS
10 CASH FEATURE
BONUS LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON, March 4—A unanimous agreement to eliminate the
oanh feature of the Soldiers' Bonus, except in case of men whose adjustr
ment service pay would not exceed $50.00, was reported yesterday by
special subcommittee of the republican members of the House Way and
Means Committee to which the whole bonus Question was referred.
In leiu of cash for other service men it was agreed to add new pro
visions to the Bonus Bill, under which men accepting adjusted certificates
could borrow immediately on these certificates for bonds a sum equal to
60 per cent of the total adjusted service pay, computed at the rate of $1.00
per day for domestic service and $1.25 per day for foreign service.
WASHINGTON, March 4—Republican House leaders have an
nounced that action on the newly revised Soldiers’ Bonus Bill will i ) all
probability be postponed for at least two weeks.
The procrastination resorted to by congressmen in disposing of
this measure is creating a storm of protest and many a political fence
is in danger of becoming wrecked. There are many active -upporters of
the measure and also niich opposition evidenced, while a great majority
art trying to carry water on both shouldeis with the result that no direct
results are bein^ obtained.
NEW BONIS BILL TO BE PRESENTED TIKMttV.
WASHINGTON. March 4—On next Tuesday the House Ways and
Means Committee will be presented with a redrafted Soldiers’ Bonus Bill.
The present bill is meeting with so much opposition that it has been
given ujj as lost and a new bill, overcoming attacked objectionable features,
will be^ presented for consideration; supporters of the bill feel assured that
this time success" will crown their efforts.
FAST MERCHANTMAN
FOR PACIFIC COAST
SEATTLE. March 4—President Alexander of the Pacific ('oant
Steamship Company wired last night from Washington that his company
had acquired a new boat for its Pacific coast business. Upon payment of
one million and a quarter dollars the Pacific Coast Steamship Company
has bought from the government the Naval Steamship Columbia, formerly
the Great Northern, and will place her in the Seattle-San Francisco service.
This new boat will make the run between Seattle and San Francisco
in the remarkable time of 36 hours, being the fastest American merchant
ship afloat.
HERBERT HOOVER BECOMES HONORARY CITIZEN POLAND
WARSAW, March 4—In recognition of the great work done by
Herbert Hoover in the post war relief in Poland, the Polish national Diet
has voted Hoover an honorary citizen of the new republic.
SEATTLE COUNTY HOSPITAL BURNS—INMATES ESCAPE
SEATTLE, March 4—Late yesterday afternoon the Kings County
Hospital burned down. At the time of the fire the hospital was crowded,
including fifty cripples, but due to heroic action or the firemen and hospi
tal attendants all were rescued though there were many narrow escapes
from a frightful death.
SCHOOL CLASSES CONDUCTED BY WIRELESS PLANNED
Chicago, March 4—High School classes which will be conducted by
wireless are being planned by the authorities for Chicago schools.
Experiments are being made to prove the feasibility of the plan and
if the anticipated results are attained the system will be inaugurated. The
new system will relieve the school congestion by enabling those unable to,
attend school to receive the same direct result as those in school.
LLOYD GEORGE CALLS LEADERS, IMPORTANT CONFERENC E
LONDON, March 4—Lloyd George today summoned leaders of the
Conservative party. Including Chamberlain, Balfour and Lord Birkenhead
to a week’s end conference of utmost Importance. Downing Street maktf
no reference to the nature of the conference and conjecture is rife.
ALASKA OIL SYNDICATE
IS FORMED IN NOMEj
A meeting was held in the M. &.
M. Bank building Thursday evening
at which time local holders of oil
drilling permits pooled their inter
ests and organized the Arctic Oil
Syndicate. G. R. Jackson Earl Mo
dini. Harry Phillips, O. S. Weaver
and Geo. S. Mayard were appointed
the Board of Directors which will
conduct the affairs of the syndicate
Thin organization has filed on 15 oil
claims in the Point Harrow field and
at th«* present time is the second
largest oil syndicate in the North
Existing syndicates in this field
are the Standard Oil Company with
12 claims; Adams Syndicate with 3ti
Liebes & Company with 6 and tln
Arctic Oil Syndicate with 15. Sev
eral small combinations have also
taken place In this vicinity hut the
above .are the largest.
.V cording to reports over ion oil
claims have been staked in the Pt. j
Harrow field. 78 claims have been!
filed according to the records of the!
Nome Land Office todate.
A late ruling of the Interior De-1
partment makes it possible for 40.
i laims to be consolidated under one
drilling contract and in this man
* reduce the expense of necessary
prospecting; the Arctic Oil Syndi
cate will probably take advantage of
this late ruling and cooperate with
! other claimants in doing the devel- .
onment work.
Nome will ulwA>'» be the supply
1 ba*e for U»e Arctic Oil Field*.
NO JAPANESE LESSEES I
YAKIMA RESERVATION
WASHINGTON. March 1 Replying to the application of the Yaki
ma Japanese Association to lease lands in tin* Yakima Indian Reseivation,
Secretary Fall has said that the leases must be confined to American
citizens. Secretary Fall further stipulates that preference must be given
to VETERANS OF THE WORLD WAR in granting the leases.
HARDING DENIES LONDON REPORT ATTRIIUTED TO HIM
WASHINGTON, March 4—President Harding today authorized a
denial of reports published in London, attributing to him that the resigna
tion of Ambassador Harvey had been demanded. Harvey still functions
as Ambassador to the Court of St. James which otfico he will hold until
recalled by the Congress of the United States.
CALIFORNIA SCIENTISTS TO RECEIVE GOVT ASSISTANCE
WASHINGTON. March 4—The General Appropriation Bill carries
fifteen thousand dollars for the assistance of the scientists of two California
Universities. These scientists have discovered a way by which earth
quakes may be foretold as to their time of occurance and have been subsi
dized by the government to proceed with their devise.
THOMAS KILLEEN
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
FROM FREEZING
According to a letters received by
the NUGGET in the last mail ar
riving from Teller and York. Thomas
Killeen. Government school teacher
at Cape Prince of Wales, narrowly
escaped with his life while on a trip
from Teller to Wales.
At the head of the Big Lagoon
Killeen ran into a blizzard and his
dogs refused to face the storm. Tak
ing a chain he snapped it to his lead
er and went ahead of the dogs, fol
lowing the trail stakes and counting
sixty between each stake. Feeling
the chain slacken he faced about and
found that his dogs had gotten away
from him.
At this time he was about three
miles from Lost River and covered
most of the distance on his hands
land knees finally reaching a cabin
where he obtained shelter.
Once out of the storm Killeen.
found that he had only three matches
and fortunately was able to start'
a fire with the first one struck and
was able to thaw out and dry his
clothes.
The next morning, the storm hav
ing abated, he started out to find his
dog team which was discovered three
miles below Lost River. Killeen
had on canvas gloves which got wet
and froze his /fingers badly but it
| is thought that no loss of fingers
will result.
Hereafter no chi*nee's for advortisinr
copy will be received Inter than
Friday for Weekly Nugget.
REVISED FISHING DILI
FOR ALASKA REPORTED
WASHINGTON. March -1 After a prolonged discussion he House
Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries has reported a revised Fish
ing Rill for Alaska. This bill follows in general, the restrictions mede
liv the conference of fishing interests with Hoover and officials of the
Department of Commerce in this city last fall.
The measure greatly enlarges the power of the Secretary of Com
merce in making regulations for commercial fishing in all waters under
Federal jurisdiction. It also prohibits the use of fish traps in hays and
»\si mu:< TioxisTs ore t i*\ uovMt.viitt.vr in u.i>i\<.s
LONDON. March 1 —- According to a report from Rome. Italian in
surrectionists in Fiurne have succeeded in occupying the postotiice and
sn rounding government palaces .Severe fighting resulted from the
attempted occupation of these buildings and attackers resorted to the use
of hand grenades and machin. gum, finally overcoming the government
dtlenders..
4*2*1 L PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT OVKUTHKOttN
a: w '■ vi-> »f .V}»Uoi cy '-’Uuinre has pro
claimed the final overthrow ni • ■ provi-donal government under F'residt-.-uf.
ITALIAN (itlVT DISCI SSLS I IIML SITI'ATION
ROME. March 1—Today the ('ouncil of Ministers discussed the
crisis in Fiume which has complicated the already difficult situation con
fronting the new Cabinet.
BALFOUR REWARDED
CONFERENCE RESULTS
LONDON. March 4— King George has conferred the Older of the
Royal Garter upon Premier Halfour in recognition of his valuable services
rendered at the Washington Arms Conference. This is the highest:
honor within the power of the King to grant.
The Order of the Garter is the highest order of knighthood in Great
Britain, consisting of the sovereign, the Prince of Wales and twenty-five
knights companions, and open, in addition, to such English princes and
foreign seovereigns as may be chosen, and sometimes to extra companions
chosen for special reasons, so that th>' whole order usually numbers about
fifty. Formerly the knights companions were elected by the body itself,
but. since the reign of George III, appointments have been made by the
sovereign.
NEW I*. M. GENERAL TAKES OFFIC E TODAY
WASHINGTON. March'4—Dr. Work was today sworn in as Post
master General of the United States. Retiring P. M. Gen. Hays states
that his policies will be continued by the new incumbent.
PASSENGER TRAIN COLLIDES WITH A (.'TO TRUCK
Cleveland. March 4—Fourteen people were killed today when a
New York Central passenger train collided with an auto bus at Paynes
SCHOOL TEAC HER ROBBED, ASSAULTED BY MASKED MAN
TACOMA. March 4—Elsie Shane. 19 year old school teacher at
Elgin, was carried off by a masked man who robbed and assaulted her.
After his dastardly deed the girl was left gagged and bound with wire rope
in a deserted house.
MEMBER X. W. ROYAL MOUNTED POLICE WOUNDED BY BANDIT
VANCOUVER, March 4th—Constable Veitch, a Royal Mounted
Policeman, sustained a wound in the temple when he refused to put up
ils hands when ordered by armed bandits on Broughton Street.