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NOMK. ALASKA THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1917.
NO. 22«2.
PARIS, May 23.—The French
troops which have been engaged
for the most, part in repelling the
German attacks south of St. Quen
tin, when trying to flank the En
tente lines jn answer to the British
drive ahead north of the town, as
sumed the offensive today and cap
tured three German lines and made
other advances. The French drove
across the railroad lines hack of the
German positions wedging through
at Crepy while the other front was
brought up with it as the advanced
positions gained repelled all attacks
upon the part of the Germans. This
gives the French a strong lodg
ment right beyond the Ilindenbcrg
line south of St. Quentin.
LONDON, May 23.—The heavy
artillery fire on the North from
new positions upon the part of the
British near Cambrai continued to
extend north and south all the way
beyond the front east of Arras and
was maintained with unmitigated
severity all day long.
There were no infantry attacks
reported, although Haig reports
several German counters being eas
ily repulsed from the new positions
now occupied by the British.
The value of the positions
near Bellicourt for artillery work
is very clearly manifested.
The French gains south of St.
Quentin were remarkable, one
thousand prisoners were taken.
HAS PASSED HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 23.—
The great revenue hill to collect
one billioh eight hundred million
has passed the House by a very
large majority.
This revenue bill practically taxes
every form of revenue and in
come and notwithstanding its
sweeping nature secured quite a
handsome majority.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 23.—
It is expected that the Senate may
witness a great kick upon the part
of the Senators who may register
considerable opposition to the pro
posed features collecting the gradu
ated income tax and making the
per centage so large in a great
many cases.
In spite of this, and the opposi
tion of some republicans who want
ed to increase tariff on numberless
imports, to mitigate the excess ot
income taxes, it is almost certain
that the bill will pass the Senate
even more easily than it did the
House.
WASHINGTON’ D. C., May 23.—
The expenses of collecting the re
venue under the new hill which pas
sed the House today will it is re
cognized be heavy, but only for a
short time, due to a necessarily in
creased staff in some sections to
handle these.
The Treasury Departrent points
out that the work will be done
along the same lines as heretofore
and a small permanent increase
only in the rural and urban staffs
will be needed.
Now In the time to Subscribe.
JUNEAU FACTIUNS ARE
NOW FIGHTING ISSUE
JUNEAU, May 23.—There is
trouble and perturbation in the
rank and file of the democrats over
the leaders endorsement of Thomas
R. Higgs, Junior, for governor, the
majority of the unofficial democrats
showing concern over the fact that
Riggs is practically supported by all
the "interests” in and out of Al
aska..
Notably the Shackleford bunch
has lined up strong lo give support
AT DREAM TONIGHT.
“A Yankee From The West” (re
peated) with Miss Signe Auen, the
beautiful and accomplished star will
be shown tonight at the Dream,
lliss Auen will be remembered by
Nomeites for her splendid potrayal
of “The Fox Woman” in which she
was supported by an all star Japan
ese cast. In tonights picture her
ability as a versatile actress, is
given more range, and her work in
the big moments of the picture are
above censorship. The picture is
repeater, but will be a refreshing
treat to all those who missed it be
fore. Friday and Saturday "The
Royal Imposter, five reels, hand
-colored Pathe, picture De Lvfx.
to Riggs and the co-operation be
tween them and the mining compa
nies is a hard pill lor the demo
crats who are not in on thfe political
manipulations to swallow.
There is some soreness over the
fact that Sulzer picked out a son
of the republican national commit
teeman Murane as alternate no
minee for Annapolis to Cornelius
Kelly, according to a telegram to
Mrs. Murane here from Sulzer to
that effect. So if anything should
prevent Cornelius Kelly from quail
fying the son of the republican lead
er will get It.
Democrats are asking if no
more democrats have sons for the
position. The faction which is op
posing Strong is ensconced in party
office while those supporting the
Governor for re-nomination are
asking the rest what has become ot
their quondam slogan “Alaska for
Alaskans’’ when they have to select
one who never was anything else
but a jobbite all the days of his
bird-of-passage residence in Alaska.
FOUR JURORS
PERMANENT
SAN FRANCISCO, May 23 —Four
icrmtnent and seven tentative ju
rors have been obtained in the
Mooney case today.
The same wrangUns: however is
noticeable although since the cau
tion of the court there is less acerb
ity manifested by thj prosecution.
After the session today the pro
secution admitted that it is hoped
that they will be able to begin tak
ing testimony on Monday next, cer
tainly not before then.
The defense admits that they are
unable to say' when they will have
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 23.—
What are probably the most elabo
rate and scientific tests to combat
U boats are now being undertaken
by the most expert men of the
country under the auspices of the
Navy Department and the Council
of National Defeuse.
Several such anti-submarine de
vices are being put to trial and
some are being found practical to n
deg/ •. They are attached to ships
to prevent destruction and render
them immune.
An 'important contributor to thc.*e
tests is Signor Marconi, but lately
arrived from Italy. It is believed
that he has some special device, but
officially he is here attached to the
Italian War Commission just ar
rived to consult with the United
! States government in the matter of
■ the conduct of the war.
In this connection it is pointed
out that the Italian navy is making
a more successful onset against the
diver peril than any other nat:
j the official report disclosing t
thirteen submarines were sunk by
I them la**, week.
The Marconi device is said to ho
a diver detector even when under
water.
Hudson Maxim is the latest in
ventor to enter the field and lie
announces that he has an inven
tion of an electro-magnetic nature
which will make any submarine at
tack harmless if attached to any
vessel.
All of these are now undergoing
tests of an elaborate and tlioro :;h
going nature.
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FROM INTERNED SHIPS
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 23.—
There so far have been but three
American ships sunk since Congress
declared a state of war existed
with Germany. There has been
furthermore no attempt made to
censor a report of any such loss,
nor will any be made under au
thority of the naval department.
PARIS, May 23.—The Minister
of Marine announces the receipt ot
au official and authentic advice that
an eight thousand ton American
liner was sunk In the Mediterranean
all on board having apparently been
saved by the warships of the En
tente that went to answer the dis
tress signals of the torpedoed liner.
NEW YORK, May 23.—While
there is some speculation as to the
identity of the American steamer
reported from Paris to have been
sunk in the Mediterranean, it is
from its tonnage almost a foregone
conclusion that this boat is one ot
the seized interned liners which
was repaired and laden with cargo
for some French or Italian port.
Cabled advices indicate the steam
er was empty and returning to the
United States but these advices
have not yet been officially coil
firmed.
It is not known if any official re
port has been received at Washing
ten, but it is taken that this would
in any event have been delayed
while full and complete de
tails were being collected.
JIFFRE AND VIVIANI
RETURNED TO PARIS
,
PARIS, May 23.—Dense crowds
awaited the return of General Jofl're
and former Prime Minister Viviani
who arrived here today from the
United States.
The President and Premier Briand
were at the station to welcome
them. They left New York May 15,
quite secretly on an ordinary liner
and did not see a single diver.
LOCAL ITEMS.
Quite a good part of the ice In
Snake river has gone out and
'Sandspitters cannot any longer
, wade across, even if they tried.
Instead Manuel Botani with his
dory is there to take charge of all
who wish to visit this important
suburb of Nome or having visited
it who want to get back to the city
MOVEMENTS SECRET.
WASHINGTON, D. C„ May 22.—
Whatever may be the determina
tion of the War Department as to
the dispatch of troops to France,
it is practically certain that the
movements will not be publicly an
nounced.
The general impression given
here by cabled reports from the
United States was to the effect that
they would leave from Halifax,
Nova Scotia.
The both leaders admit having
enjoyed their wonderful experiences
in America and bring a message
very satisfactory to the French peo
ple in reporting the enthusiastic
progress which they had to record
throughout the United States.
LONDON, May 23.—The second
unit of the American army medi
cal corps arrived here today en
route to the west front.
The unit left for Windsor this
afternoon where they are being re
ceived by King George and Queen
Mary, being escorted there by Gen
eral Robertson and other leaders.
The American Ambassador ac
companies them to Windsor Castle
and they will probably dine with
the King and Queen.
The papers are again loud in
praise of their efficient appearance.
MAYOR FOUGHT
LIKE TROJAN
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ASTORIA, May 23.—Mayor
Hartly got in bad with his own po
lice judge today when he was con
victed and fined twenty real good
dollars tor fighting with a per
sonal too in the street.
The Mayor had an altercation with
an ancient political enemy and they
had it out.
The judge and the cops did the
rest. The Mayor is asked now when
is a mayor not a mayor
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