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NOME TRI WEEKLY NUGGET
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VOLUME XIX. No.^60)///'/ NOME, ALASKA WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 1919. TELEPHONE MAIN 119
TREASURY FACING HUGE DEfiCiT
WILSON DEFENDS LEAGUE IN TRAIN STATEMENT
DEATH TOLL OF TEXAS HURRICANE
REACHING INTO THE HUNDREDS
Special to Tho Ni/mo Nugget, by The Associated Proj.v
DALLAS, Tex. Sept. 17—A correspondent of tho Dallas News at
Corpus Christi wires his paper that a total of seventy bodies of victims of
the great hurricane sweeping over the Texas coast Sunday and Monday h.m*
been washed up on the north side of Ncuces Bay since the gale subsided.
The correspondent says the remains of the storm victims are all in
a practically unrecognizable state. The bodies are reported deeply coated
with crude oil and a majority are badly mangled and torn from being pounded
against the rocks and floating debris.
M&igrr reports.ure commencing to drift in from the more Isolnteil
sections of the coast between Corpus Christi and Galveston, each disclosing
Owing to the absence of communication over wide sections, it will
probably be several days before the full extent of the storm's devastation
is revealed.
Fifteen Bodies Located At Corpus Christ! Today
CORPUS CHRIST!, Sept. 17—The death list resulting from the great
hurricane along this section of I lie coast continues to mount steadily. Al
ready the list of victims is reaching into tho hundreds and numerous dis
tricts arc still unheard from. ‘
Fifteen additional bodies were recovered from the storm wreckage
1 ere today. The loss of life at Port Aranzas, Corpus Christi and Aranzas
Pass will, it is now believed, reach an approximate total of two hundred
and fifty.
■V ghastly feature is added to the desolation created by the storm by
the frightful mutilation of the bodies of the dead so far recovered. Most
Half Rockport Population Homeless
AUSTIN, Tex. Sept. 17—Telegrams from Koekport, one of the towns j
been practically destroyed and ^more than hahT the population is homeless. ^
to the effect that help trains will be dispatched immediately with food. |
WILSON DECLARES LEAGUE WILL SETTLE ALL
SELF DETERMINATION CLAIMS LIKELY TO
ENDANGER FUTURE PEACE OF WORLD
Special to tha Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
ABOARD WILSON TRAIN. Sept. 17—During a discussion of the I
potentialities of the League of Nations with members of his party on hoard
the presidential special today, President Wilson declared that fie League
will be a far more potent force in the adjustment of world claims than its
Opposers infer.
Mr Wilson said the League will constitute :i form of tribunal before
which could be brought a vast array of international claims and would have
the power of definitely adjusting all claims for self determination which are
likely to affect the peace of the world in future.
, Even claims of the character of those made by England, the Irish
question,’and others of similar character can be settled by the League, he
said. Mr Wilson asserted that England’s case and others of similar char
acter, including the claims of Ireland, could not he settled at Versailles
because they did not come within the jurisdiction of the peace conference,
the activities of which were devrfted exclusively to the adjustment, of
claims arising directly from the war.
The settlement of the Shantung question by the conference was. Mr
Wilson said, a matter coining under the jurisdiction of the conference by
reason of the territory involved in the Japanese claims being part of* the
lands of which the control or jurisdiction had been left in an undetermined
state as a direct result of war activities.
The president warmly defended the League and declared that its
realization will work a vast change in world affairs
Sherman Declares League Means Mothers will
Cradle Sons To Build Armies For Foreign Wars
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17—In a flrey attack on the League of Na
tions covenant before the senate today, Senator Sherman, of Illinois, de
clared that the League under the present form of covenant represented a
most appalling menace to mankind and will fill the world with strife and
bloodshed.
In an impassioned plea for amendment, Sherman declared ir the
League covenant is ratified as drafted American mothers will be cradling
sons to fill the muster rolls of armies and give their lives in foreign wars
resulting from the discord and strife engendered by the League.
NEW YORK POLICE THREATEN STRIKE.
Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
NEW YORK, Sept. 17—Prospects of a policemen's strike similar to
the patrolmen's strike now in progress in Boston, developed here today when
a deputation of police patrolmen called upon Mayor Hyland asking pay
Increases.
Following the statement of the delegation spokesman that a strike
is contemplated in the event of the request for more pay being refused.
Mayor Hyland warned the policemen that a strike such as occurred at
Boston- will not be tolerated here.
Mayor Hyland told the men that he will give their request due con
sideration but could make no promises regarding what action will he taken
The pollecment claim that the wages paid by the department are not
equal to meeting the present high cost of living and assert that they must
either receive pn increase or find other occupations.
Boston Police Strike Situation Unchanged
BOSTON, Sept. 17—The police strike situation shows little change
today and the preservation of pence is still in the hands of volunteer policemen ■
and state troops. *
The Police Commissioner has rejected all compromise offers made'
by the striking patrolmen. A considerable number of the strikers have
petitioned for reinstatement but have been refused.
Commissioner Curtis, head of the department stated in an interview
today that his refusal to reinstate the strikers still stands.
FIUME CENTER OF ARMED REVOLT.
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press!
LONDON, Sept. 17—Flume is the center of a great insurrection-today,
according to advices from adjacent joints on the Istrian peninsula. The
> revolt is led by a former soldier named Drannuzio and is apparently the
resist of tfie action of the Italians In occupying the city ^during the first
days , of the week. Nothing can be learned regarding the situation pre
vailing in Flume, owing to the Italians having isolated the city.
Reports from Rome say the Italian government is taking the neces
sary steps to meet the situation ariaing from Drannuslofe Insurrection. '
It Is also reported that all foreign troops aside from the Italians have left I
Flame. - * • I
SALVATION ARMY PREPARING TO ASSIST HURRICANE SUFFERERS
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated P-.etis.
ENID, Oklahoma. Sept. 17—Lieutenant Colonel Wood, one of the
leading officers of the Southwestern Division of the Salvation Army, announced
today that the entire resources of the organization arc at the disposal of
the sufferers from the great hurricane along the lower coast during the first
days of the week.
Col. Wood stated that the organization is undertaking to do every
thing possible to relieve tho storm victims,
PERSHING HEADS GREAT MILITARY PAGEANT IN WASHINGTON!
Special to tlie Nugget By the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17—Amid a mighty roar of welcome from the
great multitude assembled to view tho returning war leader and the inon
of the First Army Division. General Pershing lead a great military parade ,
composed of the troops of the First Division down the length of Pennsylvania l
Avenue today and received a mighty ovation from the thousands lining the i
avenue in densely packed masses.
Tho parade was reviewed l»y Vice-President Marshall and a large]
number of government officials.
BOLSHEVIK CLAIM TURKESTAN GAINS. 1
Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
LONDON. Sept. 17—Bolshevik! wireless reports claim the Bolshevik!
forces in the Turkestan section have recently achieved territorial gains
of such extent as to place them in practical control of that region.
Rumanian Army Withdrawing From Budapest
BUDAPEST, Sept. 17—The commander of the Rumanian army in
occupation of Budapest for the past month announced today that orders
have been received from Sofia to withdraw from this city.
Consonant with the announcement, the Rumanian troops commenced
to move and the entire army will probably be outside of the city by Friday.
The withdrawal of the Rumanians is causing great elation among the
Bohemian residents who have bitterly resented the Rumanian occupation.
TREASURY FACING
3 BILLION DEFICIT
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 17—Chairman Good „f the A|.pr..pria
ti.ajs Committee stated in a press interview today that tin- Treasury De
partment is facing a huge deficit. Keprescntativ. Good declared that the
tlie revenues obtained through the usual channels arc estimated at slightly less
j than eight billions.
Good said that il deficit of three and a half to possibly more than
'four billions will probably develop unless congress greatly curtails future
SUPREME COUNCIL ADOPTS TREATY WITH BULGARIANS
Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
. PARIS, Sept 17—Preparations for I lie conclusion of peace between
! tin Allies and Bulgaria are drawing to an end.
The Bulgarian treaty, which has been in course of preparation for the
past week or ten days, has been finished and was olopted lay the Supreme
Council today.
The treaty will be presented to the Bulgarian peace envoys Friday.
Fp to the present no announcement has been forthcoming regarding the time
to be allowed the Bulgarians to answer.
SAYS AMERICAN DELAY IN RATIFYING TREATY MENACES WORLD
Special to tiie Nugget. By the Associated Press.
NKW YORK. Sept. 17 - Sir George Mark::, member of the British
in a press interview on his arrival here today that the world is seriously
menaced by tlie American delay in the ratification of the peace treaty with
Germany.
Sir George said the whole world is awaiting action by America be
fore it will be felt safe to ret in n once more to the ways or peace.
SENATE PASSES BILL GRANTING PETERSBURG
PERMISSION TO ISSUE BONDS
Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17—The* Senate today passed the house hill
granting permission to the town of Petersburg, Alaska to issue municipal
The measure now requires only the approval of the president to
become effective.
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