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ONE BILLION MADE AVAILABLE (
FOR INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION!
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, (JP)—!
Chairman Jesse Jones of the Re-|
construction Corporation announc-j
ed that a liberalized credit policy
under which one (billion of govern
ment money would be made avail
able for industrial expansion under j
the NR A through loans at a new
low rate of interest. He states
that it met with the approval of
Roosevelt. j
Chairman Jones said that me
Corporation would lend to banks,
trust and morgage companies at
three percent interest for any per
iod <up to six months if they ag
reed to reload the money to in
dustry for purchasing materials, j
payrolls, costs and assist merchan
ts especially affected by the NRA. j
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INFLATION PROGRESSING
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, (/Pi
Federal credit and inflation efforts
progressed o^ four fronts. RFC
had billions available for loans to
industry through banks. The Re
serve Board continued the policy
by increasing bank’s reserve de
posits through purchasing, govern
ment securities. Treasury officials
co-ordinated their efforts by hav
ing every bank not hopless
ly insolvent put on a sound basis
by January first.
The Public Works Administra
tion is pressed for faster expend
iture of its three billion (foliar
fund as a means- of putting more
money in trade and industrial
channels.
CUBA ADOPTS CONSTI,TCTION
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HAVANA. Sept. 15. l/P) -The
new Cuban constitution of indep
endence. subordinating the indiv
idual's rights to the common wel
fare was inaugurated aft unrest,
and political turmoil boiled t»o P
crisis Strikes grew throughout
the island.
The government nt rtavuua
threatened with another serious
food shortage, but the administra
tion heard rumors that armed re
sistance tightened the guard lines
About the National Hotel where
officers are entrenched. Fighting,
bloodshed, mutiny and rebellion '»
abroad as the President announ
ced plans calling for absolute in
dependence and uationail sovereign
ty and perfect adjustment of pol
itical and economic Interests and
general elections for a constitution
al convention.
8OFT COAL OPERATORS WORK
ING Ol# SIRA COOK
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15. (A*)—
80ft Coal operators tolled against
tonight’s, CSe presfdeJTal dead
line, tio complete the NRA c.*de for
*he basic Industry. They were
disturbed over reports of shooting
and rioting in Western repnsyl
vania's strike, where seventeen
were killed.
Roosevelt gave the operators
twenty-four hours to wind up their
negotiations and bring about put
ting thirty to forty thousand min
ers back to work.
Anyone receiving news of friends
or others returning to Nome *t
anjr time, the Nugget would appre
ciate an opportunity of making
local mention of seme.
passenger list ok
STEAMSHIP VICTORIA
SEATTLE, Sept. 16, (i<P)—1The
S. S. Victoria 'of the Alaska Steam
ship Co., sailed at five pm. last
night for Nome and other ports.
The vessel carried fifty six first
class passengers and two steerage.
Thirty seven passengers for Noma
are as follows:
Miss B L Rambeau
Mrs. F R Hamilton and
baby
Mrs. L Kurth
Miss M McCauslaud
O D Cochran
Alvin and Mrs. Polet
Miss Elisa Simmomaon
Mrs. C .1 McGregor and
baby
Miss Margurite Johnson
E J Heck
Mr and Mrs. L Ripley
Mr and Mrs. Carl Stenson
/ Mr and Mrs F Farrell
Mary Katuck
Violet Tinunoty
Hannah Merrill
Mrs Carl Kinaska
Carl Gerard
Rffth Ktnasku
Dorothy Russell
Mrs A Haines
Fran/ Fellow^
Mrs. M M Smith
Miss G Rynning
Miss C Cariker
Russel Howe
Mr gnd .Mrs T C Lehman1
and baby
W H Kock
Dr O A Braafladt
and one steerage.
Following are the passengers
for St. Michael. Golovin and Unal
akleet: St. Michael:
Miss C M Olson
Mrs Wni Hollsclier
Mr and Mrs Leo Cans
Katie Harpack
Mr and Mrs D F Raver
No steerage.
Unalakleet: Mr and Mrs Leroy
Swenson
Adaline Davick
No steerage
Golovin: Mr and Mrs Wm A
Neeley
Mrs Carrie Glass
W B McCarthy
No steerage
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PROM LIQUOR, WINE A BEER
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, (If)—
Believing that the repeal of pro
hibition is inevitable, Chairman
Harrison, of the Senate Finance
Committee. said that Congress
would be asked In January to re
vise the tax and'tariff laws with a
View of raising seven hundred mil
lion annually from liquor, beer
and wine levies.
THINGS ARK PICKING lTP
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, (If)— Re
ports from all parts of the .coun
try this week to Dunn-Bradstreet,
emphasize the enlarged spending
power running into millions and
the rapid djsappearance of sus
pense and apprehension, noted be
fore the NBA won .genenU sup
port. The Weekly Review said
that even small merchants are be
ginning to feel the benefit of In
creased employment and higher
earnings of the working classes.
SOURDOUGH.. STATIONERY FOR
SALE AT THE NUGGET OFFICE.
APPOINTMENT TOM (JAKEKNV
IT. 8. MARSHAL IS WELI,
RECEIVED IN NOME
The long looked for appoint
ment of Th'pimas Gaffeny as Unit
ed States marshal for the Second
Division, announcement of which
was printed In Wednesday’s Daily
'Bulletin and received thru the
Associated Press service, the same
day that President HooS%velt nom^i
iaated him, was received here with
much enthusiasm, not only by
democrats, but by the people in
general.
Mr Gaffney has been a leading
and staunch democrat for many
years, fie was elected twice to the
Alaska ‘Legislature and lias been
identified with democratic organ
ization activities! af all times. Ho
theref re is not only entitled to
his appointment thru li is polit
ical activity, but also because* of
THOMAS GAFFNEY
Newly Appointed IT. S. Marsli.-il
his straight forward honesty and
his natural aptitude and ability
to fill a position n{Lsuch trust.
When asked by the Nugget re
presentative, what lie had t" say
for himself, lie remarked yon can
just say “that 1 owe my appoint
ment to the 'democratic organiz
ation, and that is allOther than
this lie refused to talk, except to
say that he expected to take over
the marshal’s oftice October 1st.
in the meantime he will devote J
his attentTo,, to cleaning up hi.s j
mining and other personal busi
ess matters.
Mr. Gaffney is so well known in
Nome and thrmnit Alaska, that
the tNugget does not tool it neces
sary to go into details as to his
good points but we are going on
record in print to say “hats off to
our townsman and loyal friend,
Tom.”
OLD TIMER DIES
AT HAYCOCK
In a letter to the publisher of
the Nugget front Louie Hanak.
dated Haycock, Alaska, Sept, 8, it
is learned that George Fritz, an
old timer, died of heart trouble
on Sept. 4th. He was on his way
to his house which is half a mile
from the landing, and dropped
dead on the trail and was found
the next day by Mr. Hanak. Mr.
Fritz had been ailing for some
time and complaining of dijtxy
spells and falling down. Mr. Han
ak offered to take him home that
evening, but he would not have
It that way. saying he was able to
get home alone. He was 71 years
of age, having come to '^ome in
1900 from Dawson with the first
stampeders, Ffffl^rat services were
held at 3:30 p.m., Sept. 8th,
KTORV * SENSATION HAH NEW
THRILLS AS TALKING FILM
One of the most significant and
tremendous novels of American,
life created within the last de
cade forms the basis of the grip
ping -motion picture drama, “An
American Tragedy,’’- which will
show at the Dream Theatre, Sept
ember 19, at 8 p.m.
Acted by a cast of youthful stars
the dramatic episodes of Dreiser’s
great story live on the screen.
Phillips Holmes, playing the
greatest role of his brilliant car
eer, in the character of Clyde Grif
fiths, has made *a name for him
self that will live because of this
one pfcture. alone. Sylvia Sydney
rises to new heights, far and away
beyond her surprising success in
"City Streets.” "Frances Dee, as
Sondra Finchley is beautiful and
exacting part.
Phillips Holmes, as the boy. torn
betwee,, ambition, love, and fear,
seeks to rid himself of the un
wanted devotion of Sylvia Sidney,'
as Roberta Alden. A glittering
of wealthy Frances Dee's interest."
Unable to shake off Sylvia any
other way, he plans to murder her
by drowning her h' a ,nearby lake
His resolution fails him at the
:last moment, but an accident ac
complishes his desires. Circum
stances. however, poi-nt to m un
der and lead to Hojntes as the
murderer. He is tried for his life,
deserted by his wealthy friendsi
scorned, hated., with only, bis mo
ther of whom, he had formerly
been ashamed, believing in his in
nocence.
XOTIf'R
For other local news during
the week days look on poxes ?
and 4 under days of the weeV
with telegraphic news as publish
* <1 In the daily, bulletin
COI'RT VOTES
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1 The District Court with Judge
Core presiding has been in con
tinuous session during the ' past
week.
i The Petit Jury reported Mon
day morning but a special Venire
had to be drawn in order to com
plete the panel.
Richard B. Merrill was arrang
ed and was given one week in
which V> plead or demur to the
indictment which had been found
against - hint by the Grand Jury.
| Charley Frank was'arraigned again
|and there Was considerable argu
’ ment as to the plea that he should
make. Silas Kamalook was sen
tenced to three years in the In
dustrial School at Golden, Colo
ratio. Harry iMeibling drew six
months in the Federal "Jail and
the sentence was suspended dur
ing . good behavior.
The rest of the week has been
-weed in trying to secure a jury in
I the Frank case. Friday a Special
| Venire of 1(11 names, returnable
M' tiday 10 a.ni.. was drawn from
which it is believed a jury trial
will be completed.
In the ahpe4nc"> of O I). Coch
ran. t.r-' D. Hscton and TIi;gh
O'Neill are defending Charley
Frank. All three having been”
associated in the case 1 in the two
former trials.
Last Saturday night in the case
of U. S. vs. Bill “Graham, the. grand
jury brought in a no true bill, af
ter which the grand jury finished
its labors and rendered its report.
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HOME PRODUCTS ARRIVING DAILY
Kotzebue Salmon Bellies, 80 lb. palls, each . .
Unalakleet Cabbage, per pound ... .. -15
UnaJaklcet Carrots, 2 bundles .. . . .. .25
Unalakleet Petrosky, per pound ... . .’ ..IO
Pilgrim Springs Celery. 2 bundles 25ot« and . .... 25
pilgrim Springs Turnips, per pound . r— .i°
Pilgrim Springs folarabi. per pound . . .IO
Pilgrim Springs Rhubarb. 2 pound* .. .25
Pilgrim Springs Beets, per pound . -lt>
Local Head lettuce, now per head .. .*1
All local vegetables and ftsh special prices on large lots
Cherries (a real treat) in cool room, per basket . 25ota.
Raspberries, frozen, per basket. . — .... — — Sodta
Strawberries, per basket .... ,. — . —• 85ct*.
INTRODUCING
HOT CAKE SYRUP
pound |*tlls . 85 cts, 5 pound pails . ti5ct*.
10 pound pails .... .... 91.25
ANHEISER DUSCH DINGER ALE
Packed si* bottles and three colored glasses In cwrton
Per carton . 91.25
Many are taking advantage of the ruling low prices while
others are ordering through us for fall delivery on boat arrival.
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