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VOL. •.
NOME, ALASKA, SATURDAY, JULY 22, 191«.
NO. 2011
INDUSTRIAL POPULACE STARVES
FEARED GERMANS RENEWED SUBMARINE WAR
May Cause Trouble If
Steamer Yser Submarined
WASHINGTON, *D. C., July 21.—
It is admitted that if the steamer
Yser was submarined, it may de
velop a very serious situation with
the Central powers.
Three Americans were members
of the crew.
LONDON. July 21.—The British
steamer Yser en route to a French
port was sunk off the coast of
France, the cargo and crew being a
total loss.
All details are lacking and it is
nut known whether the ship struck
a mine or encountered a U boat, in
view of the agitation, in Germany
to renew the submarine war, it is
believed to be most probable that
the vessel was torpedoed.
The Admiralty expects to receive
details this afternoon.
NEW YORK, July 21.—The sub
marining of the Yser is again im
perilling the relations between Ger
many and the United States; it. is
admitted that if the boat was sunk
by a submarine a serious crisis is
certain to develop.
BERLIN, July 21.—The Germans
threaten air raids upon French,
towns in reprisal for the French:
raids upon the Black forest. Tho
German airmen have been carrying
out systematic raids of the towns
and villages in that region causing
severe loss of life to women and
children when the towns were
bombed.
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FIGHTING ON WEST
FIERCE BREAKSIEVEN
PARIS, July 21.—The French in
fantry defeated the Germans in the
Chaulnes region where the Teutons
attempted a heavy counter attack.
Five hundred Germans were cap
tured by being cut oft when with
drawing.
The fighting in the Somme re
gion was heavy but without result
favoring either side, attacks and
counter attacks marking the fight
ing.
BERLIN, July 21.—A,heajvy Brit
ish anti French infantry attack
south of the Somme was successful
ly repulsed today.
Both the British and' the French
are subjecting the German lines to
a heavy artillery bombardment
which is being replied to with equal
vigor.
LONDON, July’ 21.—The most
important feature of the day’s fight
ing ' continues to be the lack of
weight in the German efforts at
Verilun. This is now a marked con
dition for the past four days and
may have been caused by troops
being removed either to the Somme
front or to the East, probably the
latter.
In any event the Verdun lull con
tinues.
Now In the time *« Nnburriho
RUSSIANS COMPEL TEUTONS
WITHDAAW FROM POSITIONS
PETROGRAD, July 21.—The most
serious situation lor the Germans
is now developing as a result of the
terrific advance of the Russians
The Teutons are in general retreat
everywhere, and in no place are
they holding fast their front. Even
the Volhynian operations of von
Unsingen’s army concerning which
the Germans sent out such flatter
ing reports yesterday were brought
to a stand still, and this morning
the German leader began with
drawing from before the Russian
attacks. The Russians still credit
their artillery with the major po^- j
tion of their successes.
VIENNA, July 21.—The Russian
advance across the lower Lipa and
the withdrawal of the Austrians
and Germans is admitted. The lines
of General Pflanderz are being
withdrawn to the west but mainly
for strategic purposes.
The situation is not serious as
these withdrawals would seem to
indicate, because of the fact that
tho Teutons have placed their for*
1 ces in what are now to be regarded
as impregnable defenses.
BERLIN. July 21.—The Eastern
situation is much the same. The
Russian onslaught weighty as it is,
is breaking in vain against the Teu
ton defenses which merely with
drew a small margin after the Rus
sians have suffered enormous los
ses. '
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JAPAN CELEBRATED THE
SI6NIN6 RUSSIAN TREATY
TOKIO, July 21.—Thlc city 1b
sow celebrating the convention be
tween Russia and Japan. It Is
claimed that this treaty will perma
nently guarantee the peace of the
Far East.
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 21.—
Beyond'the fact that some capital
has been made of the treaty as an
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alleged violation of the open door
in China by the navalists in the
Congressional debates there appears
to be no familiarity with the con
tents of the Japan-Russia treaty
which has just been concluded.
It is denied that any of the
clauses can possibly be- inter
preted as in conflict with the Am
erican interests in any way.
NEW YORK, July 21.—Militar
ist papers are making the most ot
the Japanese treaty with Russia de
claring that it is inimical to the
best interests of the United States
and is a direct effort to monopolize
the Chinese trade by the both
signatory powers.
More friendly critics assert that
only the grossest misconstruction
of the various clauses could poss
ibly make any such Interpretation.
There is an effort to excite sor*le
fears concerning it in the public
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Food Riots Occur
Many Belgian Towns
ROTTERDAM, July 21.—Food
| riots occurring in Belgium and
northern France have been sup
' pressed by the Germans only after
the sternest measures were taken
to restore order and many being
killed on both sides, although the
infuriated population was practical
ly unarmed against the German
soldiery. The situation looked grave
for some time.
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The rioting was very severe an 1
serious at Liege, Verviers, Rouba;x,
St. Nicholas, Lokhorn, Termondo.
The shortage was caused by the
Germans refusing to permit the im
portation of native or Dutch food to
the cities, the surplus having been
commeiuleered for military use
within the affected districts con
quered by the Germans.
A very large portion of the in
jilustrial population has been forced
to evacuate the rioting cities and
twenty-five thousand alone wer*
expelled from Lille.
Some refugees who managed to
escape German surveillance are
| bringing terrible stories of suffer
ing and destitution.
The situation has improved in no
i way except hy the diminution of
I the population.
SULZER DEFEATED FOR
PROHIBITIONIST NOMINATION
PAUL, July 21.—William
Sulzer formerly Governor of New
York was defeated by Elijaj A’Han
ley formerly Governor of Indiana
in the nominations for Presidential |
candidate by the Prohibition party j
convention today. Doctor E L. ]
Amiryth of Tennessee was nomi- j
nated for the Vice President. ' ho
voting on the first ballot stood
Elijah A. Hanley 416, William Sul
zer 180, Finlay Hendrickson 50.—•
Tilt' next ballot was unanimous
choice.
The platform declares for na- [
tional prohibition, opposes the mili
tary plans of both republicans and !
democrats, demands equal suffrago
for women and the initiative, refer
endum and recall.
The greatest enthusiasm pre
vailed.
It is admitted that the Drys will
poll a very large vote, for-outside
the socialist ranks, the poll tea )>o—
lieve that the party vote will he re
cruited by a strong force of anti
militarists in every party.
The defeat of Sulzer came as a
great surprise to his friends and
even to the counting of the ballott
ing was not expected.
The convention will probably ad
journ tomorrow forenoon sine die.
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VILLA LOST ALL HIS
PRESTIGE WITH MEXICANS
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EL PASO, July 21.—Passengeri
arriving from Parral say that Villa’s
ineffectual attempt to capture the
city a week ago Sunday has had
a greater moral effect upon the peo
ple than any military (defeat. Villa
MARINE BULLETIN.
Nome Radio, July 21, 1916.
Delta down Nanana 7:30 a. m.
Susue with 5 barges up Kotlik,
18th. .
Jacobs and Benchley at Gibbon.
Reliance up Gibobn for McCarthy
9 p. m. 20.
Yukon with barge up Rampart
10 p. m. 20.
fulia B at St. Michaels.
Davis with barge up Louden 8:15
a. in.
Alaska with barge in sight Na
nana, 9 a. m.
Kelly at Tolovana.
Hazelhurst up Yolovana 9 a. m.
Sibllla up Rampart 8 a. m.
Schwatka down Melozi 9:10 a. m
FEDERATED CHURCH.
At the Congregational Church
Sunday the following services will
be held. Rev. John Parsons, pastor.
11 A. M. Bible Schopl and
children’s service.
Adult Billie class will study,
"Paul at Corinth.”
7 P. M. Christian Endeavor.
8 P. M. Worship and Sermon by
Dr. John Parsons. Subject:
"Men and Trees,” a nature sermon,
which will be followed by one on
"Religion and Trees.”
Special music will be given by the
choir, and popular songs rendered
by congregation and choir.
The public is more than welcomr
to all the services of the church.
is now a fallen idol and the people
are proud of an affiliation with the
de facto goevrnment and eager to
participate in the humiliation and
defeat of the bandit chief.
The Carizal incident has helped
to strengthen Carranza’s power
enormously with the Mexicans who
believe that the government is firm
and sincere in its patriotism.
CHIHUAHUA, July 21.—General
Ramos wiring today from the Villa
hunt where they have located him
and his main army at Amador, says 1
that Villa is receiving information
fi*om the people of south Durango
as to all the movements of the gov
ernment troops anil cautions against
spies.
The Governor has ordered addi
tional troops to Amador where a
final and deciding battle is said to
be soon expected.
MEXICO CITY, July 21.— Tlio
Withdrawal of the American troops
while not. officially promised is ex
pected after the defeat of Villa at *
'Amador.
PREACHER GETS SEVERE
SENTENCE: ROOTLEGGER
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MONTGOMERY, July 20.—Rev.
Mills, Pastor ot the Christian
Church, believing that boot legging
was a profitable business had th9
temerity to embark thereupon, but
was discovered in his illicit venture
by the government agents.
He was arrested and upon con
viction fined three hundred dollar*
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CONGRESS MEMBERS ARE
BUILDING THEIR FENCES.
WASHINGTON. D. C. July 20.—
Congressmen know that they have
got to finish their work and are dv
mayed at the big batch of important
bills that have to obtain attention.
There is no end of a rush for spe
cial Order of business privileges by
members seeking to get their little
fencoa built up but most of theso
will have to stand by while the ma
jor business of the session is rushed
through and after that the Congresu
will adjourn. No end of continua
tions la the u-cord of campaign
speeches are being permitted tb*
politically anxious.