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Bombing Panay
Draws Interest
To Battle Zone
(Continued From Page One)
British authorities had been
warned that all Yangtze river
traffic must come to a complete
standstill for three days or be
fired upon. The British felt sharp
apprehension because of the Jap
anese attack on the British gun
boat “Ladybird”, which apparent
ly occurred about the same time
as the attack on the American
ships.
Alarm was also felt for British
gunboat Bee which was racing
down river in the vicinity of Wu
hsu to aid the survivors of the
Panay.
Survivors landed at Hossien,
Anhpei province river town which
was then under attack by Japan
ese forces.
The Japanese navy took resp
onsibility and expressed their
deep regret.
NEWS ITEMS
Funeral services in Seattle for
the late U. S. Marshal Thos.
Gaffney, said a wire received in
Name were attended by a huge
number of Alaskans. The pall
bearers were old Pioneers of the
Territory, and the weather was
fine. Beautiful floral wreaths on
the coffin made a wonderful sight
said the wire.
Thanks to the many merchants
and others in Nome who have
displayed “Old St. Nick’s” grand
Yuletide Spirit, and who have
special advertisements in today’s
edition, the Nugget published a
special Xmas Edition today.
Your attention is called to the
following special advertisements,
in addition to those regular ads
which appear daily.
A full page Xmas ad appears
on page three for the Polet Stor
es, and is replete with many sug
gestions for gifts.
On page seven the Xmas in
terest is manifested in the ad of
Hagen’s optician and jeweler,
with uptodate suggestions.
Also on page seven appears the
ad for the Community Xmas
Tree and its activities.
On page eight the Pioneer
Roof Garden calls your attention
to the big entertainment this
coming Saturday, and another
Polet Stores ad on toys.
The Alaskans and Federals
will start off with the opening
game this Wednesday evening, at
that famous sport of indoor base
ball. The second game will be
between the Hammon and the
Commercials.
More than three hundred per
sons attended the opening games
last year, the funds from which
go to swell the Community Xmas
Tree n wound 3eiszM
Tree celebration, now being pre
pared. Admission is 50 cents
for adults Wednesday, and you
are advised to com'3 early if
you want a good seat.
The funeral of Catherine Aim>
arok, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Amarok, took place at the'
Catholic Church this morning.
A large number of friends of
the deceased and her family at-1
tended, after which interment was
made at the Belmont Point Cem- ’
etery.
Funeral Services were held
for the late Ethel King, at the
undertaking parlors of B. J. Me
Conaghy, Saturday afternoon.
Only close friends attended, af
. ter which interment took place
at the cemetery.
You have only a few more
days in which to prepare any
gifts or presents to send to Our
Lady of the Lourdes Mission at
Pilgrim Hot Springs.
Harry Longley will be driving
his dog team up there, leaving
Nome Friday December 17th.
If you have anything which
you believe will make Christmas'
and the holiday season a brighter
one for the 73 children at the
Mission, leave them either at the
Catholic Church with Father
Concannon or at Longley’s.
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Demand Japan
Compensate The
United States
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that he requests the Emperor of
Japan be so advised.”
Bad Political Blunder
Ambassador Saito told news
papermen the incident “was a
great mistake and a great blund
er. Of course it was purely acci
dental. Thi.re was no reason for
an attaak on an American ship.”
Congressmen Indignant
Chairman Pittman of the Sen
ate Foreign Relations Committee
said the bombing was a climax
to a series of incidents which
were b-coming “intolerable," and
apparently designed to frighlen
foreigners out of China.
Senator Borah in a debate on
the floor of the senate said he
was not certain “whether the
gunboat was removing American
citizens or patrolling for the Stan
dard Oil Company.”
White House officials said the
govermmen tpolicy would be de
cided on a national patriotic bas
is, with a complete absence of
political consideration.
Xmas Seal Dance
The Christmas Seal Dance held
Saturday, the funds going to the
Alaska Tuberculosis Association.1
was attended by a medium sized
crowd, which enjoyed itself thor
oughly.
Extreme cold and biting winds
Saturday night undoubtedly held
many persons home, who other
wise would probably have attend
ed. The Nome Committee reports
Christmas Seals sales as progress
ing nicely, and will turn in a
sizeable amount at its completion.
GIVE THE MOST PERFECT
GIFT OF ALL !!
Choose from the wide selection of gifts from
HAGEN’S and give with the knowledge that
no gift could be finer. Quality jewelry, lovely
and attractive, will continue to give pleasure
for years to come . . . and HAGEN’S low
prices make it easy to give freely!
OUR CHRISTMAS STOCK HAS
MANY SUGGESTIONS FOR YOU
Distinctive gifts, in good taste and
designed in pleasing style will be
a constant reminder of your thought*
fulness.
HAGEN
JEWELER AND OPTICIAN
Nome, Alaska.
Community Christmas
Tree Celebration
Thursday, December 23rd, 1937.
Benefit Baseball Games—
Wed. Dec. 15th
SANTA CLAUS & REINDEER
GIFT STOCKINGS, GOOD
CHEER AT XMAS
NOME MOTOR CO.
AGENTS FOR
“Caterpillar Diesel Tractors
Power Units
Bneyrns Erie Draglines
Pumps, Generators,
Air Compressors
Bulldozers and Winches
Come in and see us and let us show
you that Real Economy means
“Caterpillar’’ Power
Northern Light & Power Co.
AND
Alaska Telephone & Telegraph Co.
Second Avenue and Lane's Way
LIGHT, POWER AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICE
For Your Personal
Here is one of the many I
brilliant coiffures designed
by Phyllis. It is to be seen
at my Salon.—Watch This
space for future announce
ments.
PHYLLIS’ BEAUTY SALON
Licensed Operator
Located Over Polet's Branch Store on Front Street
MINERS & MERCHANTS BANK of ALASKA
NOME, ALASKA.
ESTABLISHED IN 1904.
GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS CONDUCTED
Checking Accounts Carried For Those Who
Prefer Paying By Check.
Interest Paid On Time Deposits
Gold Dust Purchased
WE SOLICIT YOUR BUSINESS
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