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NOME, ALASKA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1016.
NO. 2131.
WILSON SURELY ACTS
ON HINTS RECEIVED
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 21.—
The announcement that Wilson had
dispatched notes to the belligerents
suggesting a conference to discuss
common terms of peace created no
less a sensation than the statement
that the notes had been dispatched
forty-eight hours after the original
German proposals were turned over
for submssion to the Entente Pow
ers. The keenest expectation is en
tertained as to the reception of the
note.
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—Morning
papers with a unanimous chorus de
clare that it would be incredible
that Wilson would act unless he has
received some practical assurances
that he would obtain a hearing to
his suggestions.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 21.—
The British Ambassador declined to
comment further upon the Wilson
action than to declare "we are utter
ly surprised". The reporters say
they looked it.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 21.—
The German embassy reflects con
sistent hopefulness. Bernstorff is
quoted as saying that he is perfectly
convinced that a peace conference is'
assured.
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—Cabled
comment from Great Britain on Wil
•son’s action shows a strict censor
ship. It seems to be taken for
granted here that the action of the
President will not be well received
by the Entente Powers.
The Pope is likely to follow the
lead of Wilson and join in an appeal
for a conference.
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Anything In the live of job work
RUMPUS IN SENATE
HITCHCOCK MOTION
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 21.—
Senator Hitchcock tried to secure
an endorsement from Congress of
the Wilson action in moving to se
cure a statement from the belliger
ents of their war intentions. It was
an open secret that this move was
authorized by the White House in
an effort to compel congressional
responsibility for this action ps on
the occasion of the sending of the
submarine ultimatum to Germany
and the suppression of the M’Lemore
resolution at Wilson's behest.
His motion for an immediate
consideration was instantly blocked
by Senator Borah who said he could
not see why there should be any
such unseemly haste in the matter.
A rumpus followed between the
senators for and against, but an
immediate consideration was denied
and the resolution introduced by
Hitchcock was referred to the Com
mittce on Foreign Affaire.
This is regarded as an administra
tion rebuff, although this is hardly
the case, immediate consideration
being secured only by unanimous as
sent which with even Borah object
ing had become impossible.
There is no doubt at all that House
and Senate will back Wilson up in
the stand which he has taken, even
by those who are now free enough
in criticism therefor.
JOHN TROY IS SAID
SLATED ALASKA GOVERNOR
SEATTLE, Dec. 21.—It is rumored
here on good democratic authority
that John Troy the Juneau editor of
the Daily Empire is slated certainly
to be next Alaska Governor, if Gov
ernor Strong retires which is also
“almost certain”.
The announcement is vouched for
as correct by those who are supposed
to be in “the know”.
The Alaska delegate election is
all up in the air. The Juneau Em
pire which is avowedly well in
formed from democratic headquart
ers "declares that Sulzer will win by
nine votes while the Juneau Dis
patch contends for Wickersahm’s
plurality by sixteen.
A more impartial statement of the
standing may be summarized in the
allegation that “it is up to the elec
tion board”, as is daily heard in the
streets among Alaskans.
One Alaskan says that Troy’s re
ported choice for Governor is a
practical joke by Wickershamites
who want to drive him crazy an
swering applications for jobs. This
Alaskan said he knows at least five
hundred dispatches have been sent
north since someone Invented the
idea that John Troy would ne the
next governor.
GERMAN PRESS TALKS
STILL GEORGE SPEECH
BERLIN, (Via London) Dec. 21.
.—German newspapers make very lit
tle evidence of surprise over the
George speech.
The passage in that speech refer
ring to “restitution” is universally
interpreted by the German press as
that Germany must surrender the
occupied Territory. The papers
almost all of them, balk at the
George statement as to “indemni
ties”. They declare that an indemnl
SAINTS & SINNERS AT DREAM.
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one of the best pictures of its kind
ever thrown bn a screen, complete
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dramatic production will bo sup
plemented with a Roaring Ham and
Comedy, that contains a laugh in
every minute, a very original plot
brimming over with jolly rollicking
humor. A class show. Sunday night
extra attractions.
ty chasm is too broad for any optim
ism to bridge with hope of peace.
PARIS, Dec. 21.—The George
speech is still the subject of com
ment in the Parisian papers. Frank
ly it is accepted as all that it should
be. The speech is held up as "a
model of diplomatic sagacity”, by
Temps.
PETROGRAD, Dec. 21.—Rus
HINT8 ON COMFORT.
To look well you must feel well.
Clothes help you to look well, if
they are made to order and fit well,
repaired well, cleaned well and well
pressed.. Therefore you will feel
well.
M. PA8COFF.
Ladies and Gent’s Tailor does it all
well. ^
All work guaranteed
Cor. Lane’s Way and Front Street.
sian papers are all strongly op
posed to any peace conference. The
war has only just begun for the Al
lies. That is the keynote of a sum
mary in the Novoe Vremya. Now
Germany would have all the best of
peace, what with the prestige of vic
tory and the occupation of con
quered territory and a powerful and
modern undestroyed navy. Peace
they declare is impossible.
LONDON, Dec. 21.—The peace si
tuation may not be very bright, but
the Chronicle thinks that the'situa
tion is not as dark as it looks. Th6
ending of the war would be worth
some sacrifice.
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CITY BATH HOUSE
has the largest
I and only 0 feet
Bath Tubs In Nome.
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WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 21.—
Secretary Lansing speaking offici
allly today explained that it was be
I cause of the danger of the United
States being drawn into the war
that President Wilson had made his
move.
“Our neutrality was becoming in*
tolerable”, said Lansing, “our rights
were invaded and increasingly criti
l cal situations have been drawing th*
United States of America nearer to
the verge of war.”
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 21.—
The White House made no effort to
lessen the importance of the Lans
iing statement, which is described
as beyond all question of much sig
nificance. Several supporters speak
ing doubtless with some approved
authority, point to several speeches
pointing out the danger of the
United States being involved.
Lansing however has had to ex
plain. He says that no nations
have been sounding through a peace
note. He merely sought to obtain
a definition of the belligerents pur
poses to hasten the end of the war.
He says the Wilson note will serve
to indicate a possible U. S. involve
ment, and should serve as a re
straining and sobering force which
will aid in safeguarding American
rights.
Here the note is regarded as de
finitely sounding a warning to the
Entente Powers in favor of Ger
many.
DRY AMENDMENT IS
FAVORADLY REPORTED
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WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 21.—
Although the most powerful liquor
lobby that ever invaded Congress
or the capital is present in all its
force and glory, the Senate Judici
ary Committee by a vote of thirteen
to three favorably reported a nation
al dry amendment to the constitu
tion of the United States prohibiting
the sale or barter, manufacture or
importation of any form of intoxi
cating liquors within the United
States or territories.
This far-reaching amendment will
reach its main fight when it comes
before Congress on the floor, and
there is certain to be some lively
tilts, — -
The nays who fought the favor
able report and who have brought in
a minority report are Culberson,
Reed and Brandegee.
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—Metropol
itan newspapers admit that it would
be hard to minimize the importance
of the favorable report, by the Sen
ate committe, of the dry amendment.
It is described as more than three
quarters of the way to national
federal prohibition. The favorable
report will never be turned down by
a majority of the senate, and that a
sufficient number of states will en
dorse it to make it constitutional is
now accepted as beyond any likely
doubt.
The drys are gloating in triumph.
WALL STREET BORDERS
ON DEMORALIZATION
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—While the
powers may welcome peace, certainly
Wall Street regards any peace poss
ibility with entire misgiving. The
collapse of the war babies following
the report that the President had
taken a hand in the negotiations
was complete.
LOCAL ITEMS.
The Nome High School is giving
a Leap Year Basket social this even
ing.
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The Wild Goose Heating plant
was lilt by a torpedo or something
yesterday forenoon but managed to
get into dry dock before sinking. Re
pairs being effected the plant began
doing business at the old stand in a
short time as if nothing had hap
pened.
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At the Federated church the
Christmas joy will be well expressed
next Sunday. A Christmas tree, and
other decorations, will adorn the au
dience room. At 11 o’clock a pro
gram will be given by the Sunday
school, after which Santa Claus will
arrive with a load of good cheer for
the little folks. All the children of
Nome are invited to this service, and
the public. Sunday evening
Nome’s greatest Christmas event,
the annual concert will be given. A
large choir directed by Mr. F. R.
Cowden, will celebrate the Christ
mas joy. Those familiar with the
program say it will be the best of
the kind ever rendered in Nome.
PLEASANT CARD SOCIAL.
The Miners Home Club held an
other very plesant card social last
night. The following were the
prize winners:
Among the ladles: Mrs. Markum,
first and Mrs. Davy second. Amang
the men: F. M. Saxton, first and
W. H. Sturtevant second.
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The Wall Street Journal In a spe
cial edition says that the Exchange
bordered today upon complete demo
ralization with not a hopeful tenden
cy in sight. War shares broke in
some cases as high as 2X1 points
with no takers. Fifty thousand
United States Steel that five days
ago could not be bought for double
that price was offered with no tak
ers when the market opened for
104 1-2. These were latter taken
up by speculators, a buy that saved
the situation for the trust which
closed firm enough at 108.
Bethlehem steel now is quoted ex
actly two hundred points less than
one month ago, and professional
traders are still continuing their sell
ing raid. The bottom, it is be
lieved, is still a long way off, but
quite a bit of the selling this after
noon is speculation pure and simple.
The buying and selling is being
avoided by the investors and the
gamblers are now juggling stocks
around.
CHICAGO, Dec.-21.—May wheat
dropped twelve points today.
WILSON NOTE RECEIVED
LONDON FOREIGN OFFICE
LONDON, Dec. 21.—The foreign
office received the Wilson note- this
afternoon. All official comment is
witheld and no surprise is expressed
one way or another. I ioyd Uvorge
and the Foreign Minister went into
THE TEST FOR QUALITY.
Afert five years use, that is when
a Vacuum Sweeper shows whether
or not it is built for long service.
Every Torrington Vacuum must
measure up to a standard set by the
500 mile wear test, equal to 8 or 9
years use, and still be good for more
work. Torrington Vacuum Sweeper
should be in your home, made by
the National Sweeper Co., Torring
ton, Conn., and sold by C. W. Lewis
Delbars, 88.00 each. Bissel Carpet
Sweeper $2.75, Brooms 60 to 75c,
Dust pans 10c. Do you get that, a
dust pan north of 63 for a Dime.
Match holders 10 c. Scrub brushes
10 to 25c. Aluminum Cloth sprink
ler, fits any old bottle 5c.
C. W. LEWIS.
Delbars.
a conference almost immediately
afterwards and an hour later the
cabinet was summoned.
Papers here remark that this move
was anticipated, but it is insisted
that the Wilson note will not affect
matters.
NO NEW TRIAL.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21.—No new
trial will be allowed David Caplan
who has been found guilty.
The jury was out for so consider
able a time that it was thought they
would disagree.
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