POLISH INFANTRY RAIDING
IN EASTERN GERMANY
ANOTHER WAR IMMINENT
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
GENEVA. Switzerland, Jan. 2—A great uprising of the Poles in an
apparent effort to regain possession of the German held territory formerly
included in tbi* Polish kingdom is presaged in dispatches reaching here today
saying that the Poles have not only captured Posen but Polish infantry and
cavalry, supported by strong artillery forces, are on a tearing raid Into east
• in Germany.
According to the reports the Polish forces have penetrated deeply
into German territory and have approached to within fifty miles of the Ger
man capital. Polish patrols are reported to have entered Frankfort, sltua
icd on the Oder river fifty miles east of Berlin.
The Poles are disarming the German garrisons Ln the district through
which they are passing but are apparently taking no prisoners.
The reports indicate that serious fighting between the Germans and
Poles is imminent unless some early settlement Is made with the Poles by
iht Berlin authorities.
Reported Thirty Thousand Poles Marching on Berlin
COPENHAGEN Jan.2—deports from German sources reaching Cop
enhagen today say a Polish army estimated at thirty thousand is marching
through eastern Germany with Berlin as their evident objective.
The Poles are reported disarming all German troops encountered and
are evidently intent on capturing the German capital.
The Ebert government has ordered the Fifth German Army Corps
out to meet the Poles.
Berlin reports indicate that the enroachments of the Poles is causing
serious alarm in the captal and it is feared that a great uprising of the pop
ulation of German Poland is imminent.
CZECHO-CLOVAKS GIVE
BOLSHEVIKS A HARD
THRASHING AT PERM
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
VLADIVOSTOK, Jan. 2—General Gal da, heading the Czccho- Slovak
forces in Eastern Russia, has captured the Important city of Perm, capital of
the province of the same name situated along the western slopes of the Ural
Mountains, and has virtually destroyed the Bolshevik! Third Army in a ter
ilfle battle centering in and around Perm
According to the reports, tho Ilolsheviki army has been ull but annl«
hilated, only a small portion of tho force managing to make their escape by
fleeing In nil direetions. The Czeeho-Slovaks are said to have captured over
thirty one thousand prisoners and also came close to making Lenine. the
Russian premer, a prisoner. The Czccho-Slovaks captured the armored
train from which Lenine was personally directing the operations of the
Bolshevik! forces. Following the breaking down of the Bolshevik! defense.
Lenine made his escape in some manner as yet not ascertained. With the
< rumbling of the defense, the Czecho-Slovaks surrounded the greater port of
the Bolshevki forces. »
The utter defeat of the Bolshevists is starting In view of the over
whelming superiority of their forces. Only two regiments of Czechs and
Slovaks are with Galda,
1918 GOLD PRODUCTION LOWEST IN TWENTY YEARS
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan 2—The gold production of the United States in
1918 fell to three million, three hundred and thirty five ounces, worth at
standard values sixty eight million, four hundred and ninety three thousand
dollars.
This is the lowest gold production recorded in the United States in a
period of twenty years and discloses in startling manner the immense de
crease in gold mining resulting from the increased costs of production
incident to the war..
Silver production also shows a decided slump, having fallen off dur
ing the present year to sixty seven million, eight hundred and seventy eight
thousand dollars, according to a statement issued today by the Director of
the Mint. The great decrease in precious mineral production is also con
formed by the reports of Geological Survey for the current year.
California leads tho gold producing suites with a total yield of seven
teen million, two hundred and seven thousand dollars worth. Colorado is
second on the list of gold producers. No statement Ls given regarding the
output of Alaska.
JUAREZ FAM0U8 FOR MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCES
S|»e<Anl to the Nugget by the Associated Press
JUAREZ. Mexico.—This is the port of missing men. Many Ameri
cans have crossed the shaky, wooden bridge to this little adobe town who
have been never seen nor heart of again. The files of the United Suites
Consulate here ure filled with letters from mothers, wives and other relatives
asking for Information about men who have disappeared somewhere in
Mexico.
Many were trilled fighting with the various revolutionary forces during
the six years war. Others were murdered for their money on the Galle DU
blo-Street of lh* I»*vll—or were killed by bandits who rove over the country
enforcing the iaw of U»e six shooter, mill others ure living out their lives In
•ome mountain settlement under aasumed names, often with native families.
Tom Kingston/s name was the latest sdtatlon to the long Hat of those
men- mlstang In Mexico". Kingnberry was foreman for the ItUmo* Land
and Cattle Company, of lm» Angeles. He left far on Inspection of tho cattle
raaoRoo want of here and has not boon baud from spice. Mexicans here
whisper of a fued existing between the Pslonms cow hoy* .sad Jnsc Voet Hal
par's hand of outlaws
K«r months the tod/ of »u. American 'swayed in the wind stmpendrt
tht bri«lf»-i and hanged by. the federal railroad guards. Ho waa never Identi
fied. Many Amertosns Jtfe known to have boon exeested In the cemetery
on tho bill. PVw were gh»n an opportunity to notify thair rotative*
TM8 MOMS WEEKLY NUDECT. DELIVERED DE MAILED Mo par month.
FAMOUS AGRICULTURAL
AND ECONOMICAL EX
PERT DIES AT ROME
Associated Press. Service.
ROME. Jan. 2—David Lubin. ol
San Francisco, Cal., founder of the
International Institute of Agriculture
and the rcprcscntalve of Amerca on
Its Board of lDrectors, died here to
day of pneumonia.
Lubin was one. of the world's
grea,testa rgricultural authorities. He
was largely responsible for the per
fection >f tr.e plat, for the collection
of records of the world’s agricultural
product!j.i and the import nrd ex
port records of cereals.
KAISER REPORTED VERY ILL
Associated Press Service.
AMSTERDAM. Jan. 2 —It is re
ported here that William Hohenxol.
lem. the former kaiser, Is very II.
According to the reports, the ex
emperor is unable to leave his room
and is being attended by an eminent
specialist from Utrecht.
Wilhelm is said to be .suffering
with a cold and fever.
The House leaders are endeavoring
to again send the war revenue bill
to conference.
GOVT RESTAURANT EXPOSES
PROFITEERS
Associated I'ress Service.
LONDON.—A national .restaurant
here, which was established to expose
tho profiteers, is not only self-sup
porting but is making a good profit,
according to Alderman C. F. Spencer,
its director. Caterers had charged
that the cntcrpilse was able to supply
good food at reasonable prices only
because it had government aid.
After deducting rent, management
charges and all other expenses the
restaurant lias been clearing about
$350 a week or 70 per cent a year on
its capital.
Meals sold for 13 cents yield a
net profit of about two cents. Com
menting on this the Manchester
Guardian observes: "It is thus
beyond question that, even ‘in war
times excellent food in sufficient
quantities can he sold at prices with
in the reach of everyone, with a
sound profit left over.”
AUSTRALIAN MINERS MAKE
RICH HAUL
Associated Press. Service.
PERTH. Australia, —Three min
ers in the Mount Magnet district of
Western Australi, in a single after
noon recently, obtained 651 ounces of
gold, valued at $13,000. from 76
pounds of rock.
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WAR BREAKS OUT ANEW
IN POLAND—20,000
BERMANS CAPTURED
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
WAItSAW. Jan. 2— Popular resentment against the German oecupat
on of territory claimed by the Poles, has provoked an uprising of the Polish
Inhabitants of the German province of Posen, formerly included in the
ancient Polish kingdom and a war of no mean , ropnrtionsisthrentened between
the Polish nation and Germany.
A Polish army has suddenly taken the fb-l.l in Posen, according t<*
advccs reaching here, and has captured the forts of Posen by surprise*
Over twenty thousand German troops stationed in the fortresses were captured
and disarmed by the Poles. In the city of Posen, the. Sixth German Grenad
ier Guards have refused to surrender to the Poles and are now surrounded
In their barracks, where a pitched battle will probably develop unless th.
Gormans consent to the Polish demands for surrender.
The whole province, which is peopled largely by Poles, is repeated in
a ferment and there is every indication of serious fghting developing, pop
ular resentment against the Germans is at fever pitch, as indicated by th
reports that the Polish Boy Scouts and women arc fighting with the polish
NO UNUSUAL MEASURES FOR STIMULATION GOLD INUDSTRY
EXPECTED
Special t* The Nugget by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 Members of the Treasury committee appoint
ed some months ago to suggest remedies for the great falling off in the nat
ional gold production last year believe that gold production this year will b
greatly stimulated Ify fating of prices and the return of normal conditions. .
Members of the committee intimate the view that the ending of th
war i.s certain to result in a general decrease in the prices of most of the
commodities incident to gold production, particularly in the line of ma. hinerv
and metal manufactures.
As a consequence of this view, it is considered unlikely that the com
Will recommend any unusual measures t.. stimulate production during
the current year.
The report of the Director of the Mint, disclosing such an immense
decrease in the quantity of precious minerals mined last year has. however,
caused considerable uneasiness in the minds of the treasury officials and may
result in some beneficial action being taken if the industry continues to
languish.
FORMER PACIFIC LINER
NORTHERN PACIFIC GOES
ASHORE HEAR HEW YORK
- >♦ t
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Jan. 2—The American transport Northern Pacific is
stranded and in a dangerous position on the outer end of Eire Island after
going aground during heavy weather and in a dense fog. About three thou
sand American troops on their way home from Era nee are aboard, in addi
tion to a considerable number of sailors, nurses and civilians.
Every effort is being made to take the passengers off but so far with
out success owing to the storm. Reports reaching the city early today say
the ship is in a critical position and tin* constant pounding of the seas lias
drove her higher on the beach, (treat waves are said t.. be breaking over
tie bow and threatening destruction to the upper works.
Twelve cruisers and destroyers stood by the stranded steamer during
the night. The war ships formed a great semicir.-** around the vessel and
played their searchlights on her throughout the hours of darkness, thereby
greatly assisting the efforts of the Coast (Juard t*> rescue the passengers
Passengers Taken off Stranded Steamer in Breeches Buoy
NEW YORK. Jan. 2 — Reports from Eire Island «iv the storm is abat
ing and passengers from the stranded transport Northern Pacific are being
brought ashore in breeches buoys manned bv the Coast (Juard. Sm.ill boats
have also been able to reach the ship and have taken off some of those
abon rd.
RAILROAD MAGNATE RESIGNS FROM GOVERNMENT R. R. CONTROL
BOARD
GpeVial to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
^•EYY YORK. iijn. 2—After issuing a statement voicing Ins personal
opposition to government ownership of the railroads. Robert S. Lovett, one of
the leading railroad men of the country, has handed in his n-signation as dii
ec-tor of flhfc ft tiverniiWIfT Toil road control Loaid. -*• • »— - «.
Lovett was a director of the division of capital expenditures of tin
government railroad administration prior to his resignation. In his stale
ment explaining his position. I^ovett voices his opposition to government own
ershlp of the railroads on the ground that competitive service in facilities
but not in rates should be preserved and is essential to cheap service.
Lovett says he thoroughly approves of government regulation of the
i ail roads, however, although opposed to government ownership.
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