THE NOME TRI WEEKLY NUGGET
MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
VOLUME NINETEEN. No. 41. NOME, ALASKA MONDAY, APRIL, 7lh.. 1919 TELEPHONE MAIN 114
TORNADO WRECKS PORTION OF OMAHA
AID SOUGHT FOR NOME FISHERIES
SECOND DIVISION DELEGATION SEEKING
ASSISTANCE FOR BERING SEA FISHERIES
l Special to The Nugget )
JUNEAU, April 7—At tin* request of the Second Division delegation
to the Territorial Legislature, (Governor Biggs is endeavoring to have the gov
ernment fisheries steamer Albatross make a survey of the waters adjacent toi
Nome with a view to locating the halibut banks which long continued reports!
have said are situated within a short distance of the Bering Sea metropolis. 1
The delegation has also asked tin* governor to use his influence toward
inducing the government to permit an instructor in the Scotch method of
herring cure to visit Nome this summer and initiate the Nome fishermen into
the intricacies of that form of herring packing. Biggs has already taken the,
preliminary steps to bring about the desires of tin- delegation.
ELECTIVE MINING INSPECTOR BILL
DEFEATED IN TERRITORIAL HOUSE
l Special lo The Nuggei )
JUNEAU, April 7—Tho House bill making the position of Territorial
Alining Inspector elective instead of appointive was defeated by on over
whelming vote when brought before the House of Representatives Saturday.
The Dunn-Pennington eight hour labor bill was continued on second iveading
until Tuesday morning to await the opinion <>f the Territorial Attorney (len
eral regarding its validity. The measure is drafted similar to the Oregon S
hour law which was declared valid by the Supreme Court in the case of Bundy
versus Oregon. When brought up for further consideration, the sponsors
will add an amendment covering longshoring.
The initial hearing on the proposal to establish a teritorially operated
.'teamship line was held Saturday and developed a strong sentiment in favor
of the plan. The legislators are thoroughly appreciative of the difficulties of
tinaneing such an affair and are agreed that more revenues are necessary be
fore the proposal is undertaken. Some of the legislators are advocating a
general property tax to provide the necessary funds. Although there is a
general unanimity of opinion regarding the project in other respects, there
is a wide divergence of view regarding t! * personnel of the controlling board,
It is probable, however, that Riggs wi\ a d iho control boaufcif .-.-i >e >s
established, the sentiment of the legiWl&Ys 'Tieing strongly"'In that';*• / .* fU
Tho personnel of the hoard was not considered at the hearing.
GRAND IGLOO OF PIONEERS TO MEET APRIL 15 AT JUNEAU
( Special to The Nugget )
JUNEAU, April 7—The Grand Igloo of tho Pioneers or Alaska will,
meet hero April 15. Preparations arc already under way for receiving tin*:
delegations from the subordinate igloo’s.
SEATTLE PROFESSOR DENIES TRUTH OF
WICKERSHAM CHARGES AGAINST LANE.
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
SEATTLE, April 7—The Post Intelligences in today’s issue publishes
a letter from F. 1). Hayden, assistant Professor of Railroad Engineering it
the University of Washington, which declares that the charges made by
Alaska Delegate James Wickersham of incompetence and waste in connection
with the construction and management of the government railroad in Alaska
have no foundation in fact.
Profeasor Hayden says he worked on the Alaska road for the greater
part of four yeans and is thoroughly aware of the methods of construction
and administration sanctioned by the Interior Department and declares that
construction and management were handled in a thoroughly efficient manner
and without visible evidence of the extravagance and wasteful inefficiency
charged by the Alaska delegate. Hayden admits that the construction h.is
cost considerably more than was anticaptcd but ascribes the high costs to the
disturbed labor conditions in the Northern territory and the • -cat e^vcnce in
steel prices during the past couple of years, both contributing to make a far
greater outlay necessary than was originally estimated.
Wickersham, he declares, made a broad, sweeping condemnation of the
entire project which is in no degree justified by the true facts. Hayden says
Wickersham apparently bases his charges of incompetence on a few indefi
nite statements without complete investigation to ascertain their accuracy.
Hayden says he is on aware of the truth or falsity of the charges that polit
ical Influences were permitted to play a part in the selection of members of tho
railroad commission hut believes that politics did not in any way concern the
engineering commission during the period of his attachment thereto.
Hayden’s statement answers practically every one of the charges made
by Wickersham and designated most of thorn as misrepresentative or false.
REPORTED COMMUNIST GOVERNMENT OF BUDAPEST OVERTHROWN
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Tress.
VIENNA, April 7—Reports from several Hungarian sources say it is
rumored that the recently established Communist government at Budapest
has been overthrow as- a result of a- new revolution developing during the
past day or two. It is also rumored that Belakun, the Communist Foreign
Minister has been assassinated. Nothing can be learned regarding the
backers of the new revolt and It is not known whether the Bourgeoise or
Socialists started the upheaval.
Communication with Budapest is almost impossible and no details can
be obtained at present.
ALLIED PREMIER'S NOT MEETING TODAY
. Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
PARIS, April 7—The Allied Premier’s failed to meet this morning on
account of the illness of Wilson and the development of a slight indisposition
by Llod George. it is expected that the confemccs will be resumed by
tomorrow at the latest
PREPARATIONS BEING MADE FOR
RECEPTION OF GERMAN EN
VOYS AT VERSAILLES.
Associated Press Service.
PAItlS, April 7.- Indications that
the Peace Conference is drawing to a
i < lu luso.n were presented today in
the departure of Paul Pirtastu, general
secretary of the Peace Conference, to
Versailles to make preparations for
the arrival of the Gorman peace
plenipotentiaries. Dutnsto will ar
range f«ir the housing and accomoda
tion of the Germans and will look
after their welfare while attending
Hie conferences with the Allied peace
representatives. The government,
has already announces that the Ger
man delegates will not he permitted
to come to Paris during their period
of residence at Versailles.
COMMUNISTIC REVOLUTION IM
MINENT IN GERMAN AUS
TRIA—REPORT.
Associated Press Service.
WASHINGTON, April 7—Reports
from Vienna reaching the State De
partment today assort • that a Com
munistic revolution is imminent in Ger
man Austria. Groat; unrest is pre
valent thr6ughout tife German Aus
trian state and disturbances hav. oc
curred in recent da$ s which, tin, of
small magnitude,, iKflUiie that serious
BENNY LEONARD TO MEET
WILLIE RITCHIE THIS MONTH
Associate d Press. Service.
NEWARK, N. .1.. April 7—Penny
Leonard will m--I Wiilie Kit, hie. for
mer lightweight e i.impi ui, in an eight
round l*out before a local sporting
club on April 28tn. according to an
nouncements made h * today.
The match is t ie result of the re
cent besting of Lo.mnid by Ritchie in
a four round go at San Francisco.
FARRAGUT FIRST STEAMER OF
YEAR TO ANCHORAGE.
Associated Press Service.
SEATTLE, April 7—The Admiral
line steamer Farragut will sail from
Seattle Wednesday on the first trip
of the present year to Anchorage.
The earlier reports regarding a
great rush of people to Alaska tills
year seem well substantiated by the
statement of the local agents that the
steamer will be crowded with passen
gers when she leaves her berth on the
waterfront. The number securing
passage are reported only a fraction of
those wiio sought accomodation.
Numerous others are said by the
agents to have fairly begged for pas
sage on tlie first trip.
VICE ADMIRAL SIMS RETURNING
TO UNITED STATES.
Associated Press Service.
NEW YORK, April 7—Wireless ad
vices from the incoming steamer Mau
retania today report that Vice Admiral
Sims, who commanded the American
war squadron in European waters dur
ing the war, is aboard that vessel on
his first visit to America since the
nation entered the war and the fleet
|was sent abroad.
Dense logs are reported delaying the
passage and the huge steamer is pro
ceeding slowly, but is expected to ai>
rive some time tomorrow.
; WILSON IMPROVING STEADILY.
Associated Press Service.
I PARIS. April 7—President Wilson
is improving steadily but has decided
to remain in seclusion for a few days
to thoroughly regain his accustomed
vigor.
TORNADO DOES HEAVY DAMAGE AT OMAHA
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
OMAHA,, Nob. April 7—A small but vicious tornado swept through
the western residence section of this city today and left a wide trail of des
olation in its meandering wake.
Many homes were completely unroofed and numerous others wore prac
tical! ruined. Although the property damage will bo heavy, no lives were
lost and tin* number injured was comparatively slight. One boy sustained
serious injuries and may possibly die.
FIERCE RIOTS MARK OPENING OF TENTH
WEEK OF LAWRENCE STRIKE
—
> Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
LAWIEENC’E, -Mass. April 7—Rioting and shooting between the police
and the cotton mill strikers ami their sympathizers marked the opening of the
tenth week of the textile strike today.
The riot developed in the vicinity of the Everett mills a few hours
after a number of bombs were exploded, supposedly by strikers, in a tenement
house in the same neighborhood. Following the explosions a plantoon of
police was sent to the locality where they were received with jeers by the
crowd. Stones soon commenced to fly and a battle soon developed in which
x number .»f shots were fired.
Twenty three arrests were made as a result of the melee. Women and
children have lately become active, on the picket lines established by the strik
ers a round the mills. Attendance at the public schools has lessened greatly’
during the past week because of alleged anti-strike activities by the teachers.
DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN PARTY LEAVES FOR EUROPE
I Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 7—The giant Cunard liner Levathiati departed for
Europe today bearing a distinguished party of Americans, Including Secretary
of War Baker, Hugh C. Wallace, of Tacoma, American Ambassador to France
and fifteen members of the Military Affairs Fominittee of the House of Rep
resentatives, Who are going to Europe to investigate military matters.
Warren Pershing, tie fourteen year old son of the American army com
n amli r General John .I Pershing,was also among the number taking passage for
France. Sergeant Welch, an American soldier who won the cross for valor
at Chateau Thierry, accompanied young Pershing and will act as his guardian
until the lad reaches his father.
PARIS SAYS GEORGE TO ISSUE IMPORTANT STATEMENT
SpeciaI lo The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
LONDON, April 7—Paris dispatches today say the announcement has
been made that Premier Lloyd <1cargo will issue an important statement bear
ing on the peace settlements uucstions tonight.
It is expected that tin* Premier's statement will concern the completion
of the work of the Peace conference and may also include an outline of the
peace settlement agreements resulting from the conferences of the past few
days.
The announcement that tin* Allies have reached their final conclusions
is expected at any lime, numerous indications during the past few days seem
ing to point I" tlu* completing of the preliminary treaties within the present
FRANCE OPTIMISTIC OVER PROSPECT
OF FUTURE FRENCH SECURITY BEING
ESTABLISHED BY PEACE CONFERENCE
Bpf«ial to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Pcaa.
PARIS, April 7—A widely optimistic impression prevails regarding the
favorable settlement to France of the questions of her security against future
aggressions by the Germans. Roth officials and newspapers appear to share
tho view that the Peace Conference will stahlish the much desired neutral
zone on tho left hank and also on a portion of the right bank of the Rhine,
thereby creating a wide neutral zone between the actual German and French
borders which will offectuallj prevent a sudden and unexpected invasion sim
iliar to that occuring in August 1914.
Discussing the peace settlements today, the Petit Pairsien says it is
believed by most of tho officials that Clemenceau's viewpoint regarding repar
ations from Germany with respect to special indemnity and pensions for per
manent cripples and widows resulting from 'he German invasion will also be
upheld by tho Conference.
BELEVED YAQUI INDIANS PREPARING FOR TROUBLE
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
NOGALES. April 7—Indications of a possible impending outbreak of
the Yaqui Indians of Sonora developed today with the arrival of news that a
large number of Yaqui's from Sonora have recently crossed the border line in
to the United States and obtained by purchase a large amount of arms and
ammunition. After securing the weapons and ammunition, the Indians re
crossed the line into Mexico.
LORD READING DENIES RUMORS OF
SUGGESTED RECOGNITION OF BOLSHEVIKI
Spf :i! to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, April 7—Lord Reading, the British Ambassador to
America, issued a denial of the recently circulated rumor to the effect that
Premier Lloyd George suggested as a matter of expediency the recognit
ion of Lenine and Trotsky by the Allied governments.
Lord Reading declares that the story is a fabrication, as the British Prem
ier has not the slightest Inclination to extend official recognition to the Bol
shevik! or their leaders.