THE NOME TRI WEEKLY NUGGET
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VOLUME NINETEEN. No. 24. NOME, ALASKA, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24lh 1919 TELEPHONE MAIN 114
WILSON GIVEN MONSTER RECEPTION ON ARRIVAL AT BOSTON.
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
^ BOSTON. Eeb. 24—-President Wilson is today the honored guest of
the city of Boston and was given a reception without parallel in the history
of the city, when lie stepped from the gangplank of the government steamer
Ossipee shortly after noon today.
Probably the greatest crowd ever gathered in the city hailed the
returning executive as he passed along the appointed route to Mechanics llall.
where he is addressing an immense gathering. An hour before the arrival
of the presidential steamer a great crowiT had already packed the hall almost
to the point of suffocation. Thousands of persons arrived in the city from
all parts of the New England states to greet the President and the local
accomodations are taxed to their utmost.
The route over which the President was driven at the head of a great
parade was a mass of hunting and flags and was lined by a solid mass of
densely packed people.
Wilson's reception here is characterized as being fully as demonstrative
as any he received while abroad. The crowd cheered the President vocifer
ously along every foot of the pa rude route and gave every evidence of un
iversal rejoicing over his safe return.
The Washington convoyed by a. fleet of eight submarine chasers* ar
rived somewhat earlier than expected and the Presidential party stepped
ashore at the Commonwealth Pier at exactly 11:42 a. m.
Mayor Peters and a party of noted citizens went down the bay in the
Coast Guard cutter Ossipep to greet th<* President. When the George
Washington came to anchor in the bay after her long journey overseas, the
Presidential party was transferred to the Coast Guard cutter, where they'
were met by the welcoming party and listened to the greeting and felieitu-j
tfons of Mayor Peters, as the cutter proceeded to shore. The President will
remain in the city only a few hours and a special train is waiting at the i
station to hear him on to Washington at 4:30 this afternoon.
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Wilson Addresses Monster Gathering at Boston
MECHANIC’S HALL, Boston.. Eel).. «24—President Wilson anived 'i
Mechanic’s Hall at 2:20 p. in. and was at once escorted to the platform, where
he was met by tlovernor Cooledge. who greeted the returning executive on
behalf of the state.
Mayor Peters also addressed a greeting to the president in which lie
voiced the joy of the city and nation over his safe return.
The great hulk of the Mechanic’s Building is bloekelT to its limits by a
mighty mass of people who cheered the president for many minutes when lie
appeared on the platform.
In the opening passages of his address. Wilson gave expression to
his pleasure at the reception given by bis countrymen and at being once more
at home.
lufhe following remarks, the president gave a summary of the results
o! the Ans Peace Conference but gave no details of the events which are
fhar of M.e vn.rm.- •'
’"Irie greatest thing I have to report to you", he said, "is that this
treat country of ours Is trusted and honored throughout »h.- world. I did
not come to report the program of the Peace conference" he continued, "that
would be premature. The men in the conference at Paris realize above every
thing that they are the servants of the people whom they represent and no
man of them dare to go home from the conference and report anything less
than they have expected.”
Wilson asserted that the present resolutions of the Conference are by
no means final and many problems remain to be worked out before the final
peace determinations are resolved.
“We are hearing the whole case of all who arc most interested in the
peace settlements.” he continued, "and the final results will insure justice and
fairnwm to all concerned.
Wilson then paid a glowing comment to the spirit of fairness displayed
by the representatives of the various nations participating and said that
throughout the entire conference period he had been much struck by the
spirit of moderation displayed by those who are representing the many and
conflicting national claims.
WILSON STEAMER HAS NARROW ESCAPE FROM
GOING ASHORE NEAR BOSTON.
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
BOSTON. Feb. 23—Details of President Wilson’s return trip across
the Atlantic given out shortly after the arrival of tlie* presidential party today
disclose that the Washington suffered a very narrow escape from running
.ashore on Thatcher’s Island, a short distance from Cape Ann and almost at
the entrance to Boston harbor.
The Washington was proceeding in a dense fog at half speed when it
was discovered th.at the big steamer was headed direct l.\ for the gray shores
<;f an island which suddenly loomed up across her bow. The warning was
given by one of the convoying destroyers which located the land in time to
stop the presidential steamer. The engines of the Washington were reversed
and the ship was stopped but not until within a thousand yards of the shore.
GERMANS SURRENDER FAMOUS LONG RANGE GUN.
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Tress.
PARIS, Feb. 24—Announcement was made today that the German
government has agreed to surrender the famous long range cannon which
created a world wide sensation by bombarding Paris from a point seventy
miles away during the last stages of the war.
The surrender of the monster weapon is made in response to a de
mand of the Allied governments. One of the huge guns is said to bo en
route here from some point in Germany at present. The gun will be placed
on exhibition at some central point in the French capital.
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B08T0N SUFFRAGETTES ARRESTED FOR REFUSAL TO MOVE ON.
Special to Tl»e Nugget by The Associated Pres/*.
BOSTON, Feb. 23—Twenty two members of the National Women’s
-Party were arrested In front of the State House today for refusing to obey
hte command of the police to “move on” after the gathering had obstructed
travel along the sidewalk.
The women were carrying banners bearing suffrage motto’s and are
believed to have been preparing to stage a demonstration on the arrival of
President Wilson.
When ordered to move along by the police, many of the women flatly
refused and were Immediately taken into custody.
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NEWS NOTES
The mail for the States uml interior
points closed at the 1'ostofflco this
The Washington’s birthday dance
of the Miners Home Club attracted a
large crowd to to club headquarters on
East Front Street Saturday evening.
Seattle advices say Sam Larson,
hors de combat by tin* insiduous Flu
in November but managed to pull thru
outside reports say Simon Simson
luis bought out a dry goods and Mer
chandise establishment situated on
l.'niversity Street, Seattle
Sol. Lewis former Nome clothier, is
reported in business in Tacoma and
doing well.
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Tom Ala lone, a well known miner
and force r resident of Marshall, died
recently it Anchorage front influenza
complications, according to a South-!
eastern Alaska journal of December
date.
Letters arriving on the recent mails
report that Capt. John <>’ lirien.
known to most Nomeites by reason of
his long command of the Doling Sea
steamer Victoria, is now in command
Aberdeen and was recently on the
Honolulu run.
A batch of mail . consisting of i
small quantity of local first Hass and
Outside second class matter arrived in
charge of carrier Langley yesterdav
evening.
The Masonic fraternity held a soc
ial at the Alfcsonk hull Friday evening.
The function was attended bv a con
siderable number of Masons, and, their
families. Dancing was a feature and
lasted unt*l the small hours of St'ur
Health Commissioner Dr. Neuman.,
who has been somewhat, ill during the
past week, is convalescent and rapidly
regaining his customary state of good
health.
The following change in the clos-j
ing hours of the mails was announced,
by Postmaster Walsh today:
"To obviate the necessity of the
mail carrier having to travel at night
when departing from Nome as well as,
to get the incoming mails in as quick
ly as possible, the mails for the States
on and after Friday Feb. 28, and until
the close of the bi-weekly service will
close at 1 p. m. Alonday’s and Friday's
instead of "> p. in. on these days
heretofore.”
Ncme Tri-Weekly Nugget delivered
or mailed $2.00 per month.
PROPOSALS FOR BIDS
U. S. Engineer Office
Seattle Wn.
Proposals for constructing Bank
Revetment, Jetties and dredging Nome
Ha*bo-. Alaska, will be recived liere
anj at the office of the Distr:ct Judge.
Nome, Alaska, until noon, March 15tli,
1919, and there publicly opened.
Information on application to Nome
Chamber of Commerce.
Signed: Sturtevant.
Engineer
QUARANTINE NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the
quarantine lieretofre existing within
the confines of Seward Peninsula will
be lifted at 6 A. M. February, 27th.,
1919. On and after that date normal
traffic may be resumed between all
sections of tho district.
Signed: DANIEL S. NEUMAN
A. A. Health Commissioner.
BIG DANCE PIONEER IGLOO
, MARCH 1st.
ADMISSION $.100 LADIES FREE
PEACE TREATY WILL NOT LAY BLAME FOR WAR
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
PARIS, Feb. 21. (Associated Press Special Leased Win and Cable
Scrvi -e) — Judging from present indication, nothing regarding the responsibil
ity for the war will be included in the draft of the peace terms which will lie
submitted to Germany by the Allies.
In the view of the diplomats, it is hardly likely that any reference will
be made to who or what caused the war, the views of the Allies being entirely
confined to the statements contained in the deealration of peace principles is
sued by the Allied government and which will probably he appended to the
preliminary treaty® of peace ?
GOVERNMENT DEMOBILIZING EUROPEAN NAVAL BASES.
Special to tin* Nugget by the Associated Press
BOSTON. Feb. 21 Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt, who
arrived here today with the Wilson party, stated in a press interview that
the work of demobilizing the American naval bases in Furope and on the
Azore Islands is proceeding rapidly.
Roosevelt stated that the work of demobilizing the four great naval
bases for handling the American forces and transport established on the
French coast and Fayal, Azure Islands, during the period of American war
1 artieipancy has already been practically accomplished and the demobilization
of the remaining smaller bases is proceeding with dispatch. According to
I lose vo It, America had a total of fifty four naval bases in operation during
the latter stages of the war struggle.
In addition, the government is also disposing of the wireless plants
used in connection with the naval and transport service and has already sold
the great Lafayette Wireless station at Bordeaux to the French government
for four million dollars.
Roosevelt also informed the reporters that the government spent over
thirty millions of dollars in laying an immense mine barrage over the
North Sea in the campaign against the submarines.
The barrage is said to have been an important factor in preventing
l boat operations and is believed to have been responsible for the destruction
of a number «.f the enemy undersea boats before the Germans decided to
Resist in their attempts to break through its mazes and reach tlie unobstruct
ed sen.
GEORGE ADMITS BRITAIN FACING PROSPECT OF CIVIL STRIFE
Spec'ial to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Feh. 21—In introducing a bill into the House of Commons
calling for the appointment of a. committee t<> investigate the conditions of
the coal mining industry. Premier Lloyd George admitted that the industrial
situation has become so grave that the nation is facing a serious prospect of
civil strife unless the present situation is relieved the tendecy to radical
ism displayed by the masses under the urging of radical influences is not
stamped out.
George virtually told tin* parliamentarians that the government must
get ;11 the bottom of the popular unrest and provide remedies or face conditions
which may develop into bloodshed and strife.
SPARTICANS START REIGN OF TURMOIL AT NUREMBURG.
Spec'ial to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
LONDON. Fell. 21- Copenhagen advices to 111*- local press today re
port the development of Spartican riots in the town of Nurcmhurg. Bavaria.
The radicals are said to have created reign -if t rror by opening
the prisons and releasing a large number «»f nrisoners mu1 afterward com
mencing attacks on the police and citizens.
Fierce street fighting is reported in ergress -ml .lumbers are said
to have been injured. The Sparticans are attempting t . seize possession of
the public buildings but had apparently not been able to accomplish tin-ir-pur
pose up to the time the reports were sent.
SPANISH I. W. W. ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED
PLOT AGAINST PRESIDENT WILSON
Spcc'ial to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Keli. 24—Federal attorneys and Secret Service men are
engaged in examining the antecedents and effec ts of fourteen Spanish 1. W. W.
who were arrested here yesterday on suspicion of being connected with a plot
to take the life of President Wilson on his arrival at Boston.
The police unearthed apparent evidences of a plot of this character
some days ago and believe that their discovery probably prevented an attack
on the President during his stay in Boston.
The arrested I. W. W. were bound for Boston on some.- secret mission
when apprehende.
AMBASSADOR FRANCIS RETURNED FROM RUSSIA
Spcc’ial to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
BOSTON, Feb. 24—Ambassador Francis, who returned from Russia on
the George Washington today, says the Bolshevik! outrages in Central and
Northern Russia are incredible.
Francis declares that the Bolshevik! have created a veritable state
of chaos throughout practically every section where they have been able to
gain the ascendency over the conservative elements and have left a record
for murder and barbarity without parallel in history.
The Ambassador says it will be practically impossible to restore peace
in Europe as Jong as the stale of chaos they have inaugurated in Russia
endures.
GERMAN DISTURBANCES SPREAD TO MANNHEIM
Special to The Nome Nugget by The Associated Press.
COPENHAGEN, Feb. 24—The Berlin Loka 1 Anzieger reports in its issue
of yesterday that great disturbances have developed at Mannheim during the
past forty eight hours and the city is virtually in the throes of civil strife.
The journal says the disturbances commenced immediately following
the assassination of Herr Eisner and were probably precipitated by that
event.
It is also reported that the Law Courts building, one of the most im
portant edifices in the city, has been pntially demolished as a result of artil
lery fire.
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