NOME TRI WEEKL
MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED, PRt.
VOLUME IS. No.JL NOME, ALASKA MONDAY JULY 14, 1919
TREATY FI6HT ON III SENATE
PIESIDENT EMWNS Ml EPPMEMATNN MIS
AMERICAN TROOPS
TAKE PART IN PARIS
BASTILE CELEBRATION
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Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
PA.RIS, July 14—(Associated Press Leased Wire and Cable Dispatch)
' —Fifteen hundred American troops participated with other Allied and French
troops in the monster parade held here today in celebration of the fall of the
Itastilo.
The Allied and American troops held a- triumphal march through tho
city and were the recipients of the wildest forms of applause from the tens of
thousands gathered along the route. The parade was led by thousands of
wounded soldiers in civilian clothes and was participated in by a majority of
the French government officials and Allied representatives now in Paris, in ad
dition to Marshal Joffree, Marshal Foch and General Pershing. The three
commanders were madly cheered by the multitude along the line of march.
Pershing receiving no less of the public applause than the French comma n
Ovor forty American organizations were represented in the parade
which led under the famous Arch of Triumph, where wreaths of victory were
hung by President Poincairc and others.
General Pershing's personal flag was displayed for the first time in
Hie parade. The flag is of silk with a scarlet field on which four white stars
are displayed.
The celebration attracted tens of thousands of visitors from points
outside of Paris and the accomodations of the city were so taxed that it is
estimated fully one hundred thousand people were unable to obtain shelter
in the capital.
BRITISH AIRSHIP^MAKES
RETURN TRIP IN 75 HRS.
Sp*cial to the Nome Nugget by Tho Associated Press:
LONDON, July 12—At 11:34 this morning, Greenwich time, the British
dirigible It 34 reported her position ris af>out three hundred and fifty miles off
the Irish coast.
The airship was making good progress, although headway was some
what retarded by wind.
During the first twenty four hours of its flight ‘from Minneoln. New
York, the airship attained the best speed made during the return trip, making
thirteen hundred miles in that period of time.
PELHAM, July 14—The British Trans-Atlantic dirigible li 34 completed
tho round trip flight from England to America and return Sunday morning.
The return journey was without special incident of any character and was
accomplished in the excellent time of seventy five hours.
The airship encountered considerable fog enroute and was somewhat
delayed at several stages of the passage. Contrary to the announcement
from America, the airship made the return trip direct, although by a somewhat
different route than was taken in the passage from England to America.
AMERICAN SOLDIERS STAGE CIRCUS ON RHINE.
Special to the Nome Nugget by#Thu Associated Press:
COBBENZ, Germany. July 12*—American soldiers of the Army of Oc
cupation are today staging a typical American three ring circus on the hanks
of the Rhine river. The show possesses all of the appurtenances of the large
American circuses, including the acrobats, clowns, bareback riders. Indians
and cowboys. The only thing the show lacks to make It a complete duplicate
of a real circus is a wild animal collection, something not obtainable In this
part of Germany.
The circus is being given for the benefit of the American soldiers on
the Rhine and it is expected that fully ten thousand soldiers will attend the
opening performance.
German civilians are being admitted to the circus for an admission foe
of ono mark each. The Germans who have gained admittance seem to enjoy
the show more than the doughboys.
ARCHANGEL TROOPS RETURN TO AMERICA.
Special to tho Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
BOSTON, July 12—The 339th Infantry, composed of Michigan Selective
service men who fought against the Boishc\4ki under General Wilds P.
Richardson on the Archangel front in Northern Russia, arrived here today
from Brest, France. s
Tho battalion represents the bulk of the American forces engaged
against tho Russians during the past year. The troops were withdrawn from
Archangel during May and June, leaving only a small remnant of the Americans
still on Russian soil.
ALLIES TO TAKE ACTION IN HUNGARY
Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
VIENNA, July 12—Bocal newspapers assert thftt the Allied representa
tives in Vienna have decided to take action against the Communist government
In Hungary for the purpose of restoring order.
It Is said that the Allied representatives have recommended military
action as the only remedy for the Communist disturbances, which arc rapidly
reducing tho government to a state of administrative Impotence, and have re
quested the consent of the Supreme Council of the Peace Conference for the
' authority to proceed. ^ ..
TREATY RATIFICATION
FIGHT ISJJNDER WAY
Special to The Nome Nugget by Tbe Associated f .eim.
WASHINGTON, July 14—The actual fight over unreserved ratification
of the peace treaty was begun in the Senate today and will probably continue
for many days before the question is brought to a vote.
Senator Swanson of Virginia, fired the first gun in the argument by
opening the debate with an address in which he supported the administration
and declared that if America rejects the League of Nations covenant she will
adopt the position of a skulker in the greatest world crisis that lias ever
The Virginia senator asserted that the League of Nation covenant is
so framed at present that in the event of any conflict arising between the
provisions of the covenant and the Monroe Doctrine, the covenant will he
completely annulled in so far as America is concerned.
The Senate Foreign Relations committee has commenced hearings re
garding the various phases of the treaty question and is expected to determine
if the president Is to be invited to appear and be questioned regarding the
treaty provisions.
MAY DECIDE TO GIVE
WICK MORE TIME TO
TO SECURE EVIDENCE
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
SEATTLE, July 14—A Post Intelligencer special from Washington
Uidiiy says theMouao Elections Cornu/ltteo has considered a resolution pre
sented by Representative Vestal of Indiana extending the time allowed former
Alaskan delegate Janies Wlckersliani for taking testimony relative to his con
test of the November Delegate election in Alaska hilt has reserved its decision
for 1 lie present.
The election of George B. Grigsby lo the Alaska delegnteship lias
added a new phase to the delegate contest which is attracting much attention
in congressional circles.
TURKISH WAR LEADERS CONDEMNED TO DEATH BY COURT MARTIAL
Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
CONSTANTINOPLE. July 12—Enver Pasha, Talat Bey and Djemal
Pasha, leaders of the Turkish government during the war period, were con
demned to death today by the court martial engaged in investigating the con
duct of the Turkist government during the war period.
Tallat. Enver and Djemal, with the first named assuming the role of
the Big Boss of Turkish affairs, dominated the Turkish government during
the war and were among the prime movers in the revolution which overthrew
Sultan Abdul Hamed several years before. Tallat bore the official title of
Grand Vizor of Turkey. ' Djemal was at one time head of the Turkish Police
Department and later Minister of Marine. As commander of one 'of the
Turkish army corps he was a leader in the wholesale massacrees of the non
Moslem population during the war period. Enver was Minister of War and
virtually responsible for the numerous massacrees of the Armenians.
REPUBLICANS TO BACK MEASURE CALLING FOR
INVESTIGATION OF SHIPPING BOARD OPERATIONS
Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, July 12—The House Republicans deckled today to lend
[their practically unanimous support to a measure Introduced by Representa
tive Walsh, Republican, of Massachusetts, which demands an investigation into
the operations, of the United States Shipping Board and the Emergency Fleet
[Corporation.
HENRY FORD ON STAND IN MILLION DOLLAR LIBEL SUIT
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
MOUNT CLEMENS. Mich., July 14—Henry Ford, the Detroit auto;
magnate, took the stand in his own behalf during the course of the hearing of j
his million dollar suit for libel against the Chicago Tribune over the statements
made by that publication in connection with the Dodge Brothers controversy.
CANADA TRADES COUNCIL ADOPTS BIG UNION CONSTITUTION
Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
VANCOUVER, July 12—The Labor Trades Council of Vancouver has
announced Its adoption of the on** big union constitution formulated under
the direction of the central council in an effort to bring all Canadian labor
unions under one jurisdiction.
Local labor representatives assert that the organization of one big
union is necessary to protect Canada against the Bolaheviki activities of the
Canada Trades Libor Congress and the American Federation of Libor. The,
later organization is said to be contemplating extending its influence to Canada, j
MEXICAN BANDIT8 LOOT AND MURDER IN SINALOA TOWN
Special to the. Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
NOGALES. July 12—It is reported here that a small army of Mexican
bandits raided the town of Villaunlon In Sinaloa Thursday and carried ofT
eleven young Mexican girls, in addition to killing the commander of the
federal garrison and looting the stores. Thie bandits are said to have also
committed a variety of other depredations of the most barbarous character.
The murderous band numbered about one hundred and was well equip
ped with arms and also operated a pack train In carrying off the loot obtained
In the raid. According to the reports, federal troops are in pursuit of the
band.
WILSON VETOES
AGRICULTURE AND
SUNDRY CIVIL RILLS
cultural Appropriations Dill and the Sundry Civil Appropriations I.ill. ttwo
Mr. Wilson’s objection to the Agricultural Appropriations Dill is based
on the provision inserted by the House repealing the Daylight Saving Ai l.
In returning the Sundry Civil Bill, the president stated that the meas
ure contained certain items which seemed likely to he of the most serf out*
consequence and he culd not see his way clear to accept them In their present
form. It is expected that the President will define the objectionable features
House Fails to Pa^s Agricultural Bdl Over President's Veto.
WASHINGTON. July H The House of B.-pres. utatives failed t«.
the vetoed Agricultural Appropriations bill with its rider repealing the Daylight
Saving Act which formed the principal reason for the President refusing to
ratify it.
The ItepuMicnns made a strong effort to pass the Mil m • r the Pres!
So far the House has taken no action regarding the Sundry civil Dill,
which was also denied tin* President’s approval.
LANSING SAILS FOR HOME.
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
HURST. France. July J I Secretary of Slate I: -it I .a mum depart, d
front tins port on his way to the United States today The secretary ts a
ALLIED WARSHIPS SENT TO QUELL TROUBLE BETWEEN
ITALIANS AND DALMATIANS AT FIUME
Su'eial t. the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
PARIS, July 12—American. French and British worships have been
ordered to proceed to Piumc. were disorders have recently occurred he*ween
Marine Ministry today.
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