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»Pages THE NOME NUGGET
UME XX. No. 37. iliT"* Delivered by Carrier 01 Mailrd J1 00 r P.
50,000 BOLSHMKI ANNIHILATED
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D'ANNUNZIO SEEKING
CONQUEST DALMATIA
IjONDON. Nov. 22—The situation
<»n the Adriatic has reached a crisis is
:i result of the continued activities of
the Italian soldier-poet D’Annunzio,
who recently seized possession «'f
Flume and is still holding possession
of the city in defiance of the Allies de
cision withholding that city from Ital
ian occupation.
Private advices reaching London
leave no doubt that D’Annunzio is de
termined to annex all of Dalmatia.
Italian military forces acting under his
direction are daily taking possession
• >f Dalmatian territory ;vn.l dozens .f
towns have been occupied thy tin- D’An
nunzio troops.
It is believed certain tlwit he intends
to attack Montenegro ntn| the Jugo,
Slavs are concentrating tj-nops to re
sist aggression. Another report say<
there is a deep republic:^ undercut
rent directed against tin- Italian mon
archy exists among the D'Annunzio
soldiers.
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TRUSS SHOOT
TWO CAUFORHIA
LAW OFFICERS
SAN JOSE. Calif., Nov. 22—W. K.
Christian.*of Seattle, an<l Frank Mc
Gean, of Tacoma, two men arrested
here morning on a charge of auto
stealing, shot and dangerously wound
ed Deputy Sheriff Condron who made
the arrest but were later apprehended
by San Jose police and are facing a
possible charge of murder.
The two men are bad characters
and admit having escaped from the
Washington State Reformatory at
Monroe, Washington, Several other
suspicious characters have also been
rounded up by the police in connect
ith the shooting1 of Comlrnn.
Confesses Shooting Frisco Policemen
SAN JOSE, Nov. '•>—Floyd J,' Mc
Clure, one of the men arrested here
this morning following the .••hooting of
Deputy Sheriff Condmn, has made u
[complete confession to th-■» killing of
Police Detective Schemhs, - f the Sun
Francisco police department. Sunday
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RIQQ8 URGES SUPPORT OF GOV’T
IN SEATTLE ADDRESS
SEATTLE, Nov. 22—“Every loyal
citizen should be aroused and give ag
gressive support to the government in
enforcing laws against treason and
sedition," declared Governor Riggs of,
Alaska in an address in this city last 1
Riggs is here on a visit and is thei
recipient of much hospitable entertain
ment from Seattle citizens and North
ern people residing here for the win
MIKE O’DOWD GAINS
DECISION OVER GIBBONS
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 22nd—Mike
O’Dowd, the middleweight title holder,
was awarded the decision over Mike
Gibbons after ten rounds of vicious
fighting with the middle weight cham
pionship of the world as the prize.
Owing to the state laws limiting
boxing matches, the battle was fought'
under an agreement that the decisionj
should be awarded on points.
Despite remarkable ring work by
his opponent O’Dowd held a fair lead
over his opponent during most of the
rounds. Both men were on their feet
and fighting viciously when the final
bell rang.
RED CRQ88 ENROLLS
310 MEMBER8 HERE
Completed data relative to the Red
Cross Roll Call compaign in Nome dis
closes that 310 members were enrolled.
Although no definite figures are ob
tainable regarding the present popu
lation, it Is believed the enrol!mn< t
represents approximately £5 per cent
of the city’s population—an excellent
record. Candle, Council and Deering
**e the only outside communities so
/
far reporting the results of the cam
paign. Returns from tin* three points
total 83 enrollments.
BELIEVED DEADLOCK WILL
DEVELOP IN CENTRAL
COAL DISTRICT
WASH., Nov. 22—A deadlock lie
tween the operators and coal miners in
the central competitive field was fore
casted today by Thomas T. Brewster,
chairman of the operators committee
engaged in discussing the wage ques
tion with representatives of the min
ers. Brewster's prophecy was made
today when the floint wage scale com
mittee met to discuss the increased
SEATTLE SHIP YARDS
CLOSING DOWN—NO WORK
SEATTLE. Nov. 22—The famous
Skinner & Eddy shipyard closed down
today' after having launched seventy
one steel steamships, most of which
were constructed ' for the American
government.
Lack of demand for steel ship con
struction is the reason for the shutting
up of the plant. Other steel ship
plants here are also preparing to close
down after finishing contracts now un
der way.
The three remaining steel plants are
expecting to all close down before
Chrlstmas.
The shutting down of the yards will
l>e a severe blow to Seattle and will
throw many thousand workers out of
CARD PARTY WEDNESDAY
The card party and social of the
ladies of the Catholic church will be
given Wednesday evening, according
to announcements today.
THOMAS ROSS JR.
PASSES AVIAY
After lingering weeks of intense sui i
fet ing during which the hid displ ,yed |
a quality of fortitude scarcely exp< :ted \
in one of such tender years, Mr iter I
Thomas Ross Jr . son of ('apt. mil |
Mrs. Thomas A! I toss, passed qul itlv I
away at the family residence on lar-l
rack's Square shortly before 9 aim.
Friday morning. Death is said1 to |
have resulted from complications ^c- 1
veloping front an attack of appendici :
tis incurred several weeks ago. An |
operation was performed by Dr. .1. JS
Dutcher November G which greatly ie- '
lieved the little patient. The hid rall
ied in excellent manner for a time and
hopes were strong that ho would pull
through. Complications developing
later, however, made the little chapjs
brave fight for life still harder and his
valiant spirit finally succumbed. Death
occurred at the age of 9 years, throe
months and four days.
The bright little lad was personally
known to nearly every resident of the
city and the announcement of his
deatli was received with profound sor
row and regret by everyone in ihe|
community
parents. C\
community
bereavement
Tom Is survived by his!
>t. and Mrs. I toss, and a
.Miss Francis Ross, to
sympathy of the entire'
extends in their hour of
school children of
tl-e city will attend U»e fiwTM In a
* -dy o Smblifc; school will convene
at the usual hour of 9 a m. and the
children will proceed to the funeral in
marching order. The funeral will
take place from the family residencei
Monday morning at 10 o'clock and scr-,
vices will be held at St. Joseph’s:
church.
LOUIS KEMTER
VICTIM OF INFLUENZA
letters received by Mr. James M.
Streeten on the last mail from the
i States announce the death of Konis
Kemter. a widely known old time resi
dent of the Nome district, at Geneva,
Switzerland on November 9th. 1918,
slightly more than one year ago. Ac
cording to the communication, the for
mer Nomeite was a victim of the great
influenza epidemic. The deceased
was among the great number who came
to Nome during the gold rush days
and was one of the proprietors of the
old Hub Saloon, one of the famous re
sorts of the stampede period. He
was also interested in other properties,
several of which were still under his
ownership at the time of his demise.
The deceased was a native of Switzer
land and decided to return to visit his
people shortly before the outbreak of
the great war. Following the war
declaration of Germany, Switzer hind
mobilized her military forces and com
pelled Mi-. Kemter to join the colors.
He vainly attempted to return to the
United States during succeeding years
of the war but was unsuccessful. His
death will be deeply regretted by his
numerous friends In this section.
OANAKINE COMMANDER
CLAIMS SLAUGHTER
50,000 BOLSHEVIK I
STOCKHOLM. Nov. 22—The com
mnnder of the Denakine army operat -
ing In the region southeast of Moscow
claim, to have broken through the
lints of the Bolshevik! Re.l Army be
tween the Urals and T-tmbou and to
have annihilated nearly fifty thousand
Bolshevik! troops, according to wire
less dispatches published in the Sven
ska Dagblad. a local news journal.
The reports are claimed to have
been transmitted to the journal by pri
vate correspondents with the Denakine
forces and are believed to be reliable.
FBDRRATED CHURCH SERVICES
Sunday School . 11 A. M.
Preaching Service. IP. M,
You are cordially Invited to attend
ithese Services.
The Church with a Welcome.
RICHABD DECKER. Pastor.
TWO KILLED IN
BANDIT ATTACK
NEAR PORTLAND
roim.ANI), Nov.22— Newton IJur
gess. SUite Highway <'ommi.ssioncr,
ninl George Harringer. a well known
r; neher of I’endelton. wore shot :irul
killed hy highwaymen while ;it dinnei
in the Claremont Tavern, a well known
hostelry situated on the outskirts of
this city, shortly before midnight.
The killing was done during the
course nf .1 11 • «l<1111 > ol' the tavern I• \ the
tublishmi'n* uf pi.-i«-ti«*<i 11> everythin"
«>f 'line, in* hiding the possessions .1
the guests. The robbers esrnped.
Traps, Guns, Amrruinilion. Ti nt*-,
Canvas, Kahl.i, Jusl Received ai
SIC REINDEER CONCERN
TO OPERATE IN CANADA
' VA.NO«M.t\*l
transfer of iif
government in
thousand s<|iia
north of the
The reindeer
Inod l>\ I Ik* |)o
•onipnny is planning to
for <•omnnTci.il i>ur|ioses . n>l «•<>tita*in
which Is '■ till i.. i*i'iivhie i<|. I i.Jins
B'l'oiiini li.r in.iny lIhiiis;in<l i|i-< i
TREATY CONTROVERSY CAUSING
LIVELY SPECULATION
VASIL. Nov. 22—Whether furl lx r
compromise efforts will he made in
ordtr to secure ratification of the peace
trea y or whether the whole eontro
presdential campaign for decision is a
ques ion arousing much lively specula
tion In official and political circles at
that the president may withdraw the
treaty from congress and throw the
ratification question before the people
SOVIET RUSSIA IN
DESPERATE EXTREMITIES
sponsible for the chauffeur’s death.
Robbery was the motive for the
SEATTLE UNION-RECORD
RETURNED TO OWNERS
| turned lack to its owners and publj.u
I ti"ll was -Mimed today as .1 result of
missionor holding that tin- warrant un
der which tin- paper was recently seiz
ed by government agents under a sedi
COAL TO TAKE UPWARD LEAP
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Special.
CELERY |»ei- Stock. 35c
SWEET POTATOES, 2 pounds for.25c
CRANBERRIES per quari.35o
PEARS per dozen.50c
MALAGA GRAPES per pound.50c
Fancy Thanksgiving Candies
SPECIAL MIX per pound .35c
SPECIAL CHOCOLATES MIX .65c
FOR BEVERAGE
LIFE STAFF per dozen.$2.25
GRAPE JUICE 3 Bottles for. $1,00
APPLE-JU CHAMPAGNE STYLE (each) .bOc
DRY CHESTNUTS FOR TURKEY DRESSING per lb. 35c
WHOLE ARTICHOKES per can .40c
CORN ON THE COB per can .60c
S. 4 W. ASPARAGUS TIPS 3 cans for. . $1 00
SPECIAL MIX NUTS 2 pounds for 35 cents
WE HAVE ALSO GRAPEFRUIT. ORANGES APPLES AND LEMONS
A GROCERY