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VOL. I.
SOME. ALASKA SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1917.
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NO. 2216.
HOUSE CAUCUS OEMS
ALL FOR CLARK
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 30.—
Practically all the members of both
Houses of Congress are now here.
The democrats held their first cau
cus today and unanimously voted
for Champ Clark being nominated
by them for the speakership.
Shortly after this caucus the re
publicans met and chose Mann as
their standard bearer also unanim
ously.
The organization of the House
will be as. follows: Democrats 214,
Republicans 213. Seven Independ
ents also are to be added to this
list.
One republican is absent sick,
but all the rest of both parties are
i at present here. It is stated that
the general belief among the memb
ers is that the majority of the seven
independents will support Clarke for
speakership and vote for him.
WASHINGTON, D. C„ March 30.—
Following the shortest session of the
cabinet since the break with Ger
' many, a member announced that the
President would follow tlie presi
dential example at the outbreak ot
the Mexican war by telling Congress
“that a state of war exists between
Germany and America for some
time”. It is believed by the cabinet
that the address of the President
will meet with the approval of the
country. The president will not re
commend sending a force to Europe
nor will he turn the other cheek to
Germany.
The entire country is eagerly
awaiting the address.
SAID GERMAN RETREAT
ENDED ON WEST
PARIS, March 30. —It is now be
lieved that the Germans are safely
behind permanent defenses and that
the retreat has reached its goal from
whence the Teutons will be dis
lodged with some difficulty. The
reason for this general belief is be
cause of the very brief communique
today which says that “there are no
important events to report on the
west front.”
LONDON, March 30.—Artillery
bombardments and big gun duels
are practically all that is reported
from the western front today. Lon
don papers express the opinion that
the German retreat has reached its
final resting place and that the
trench war will be resumed until
either side in a month or else begins
the drive of drives.
It is pointed out that this cessa
tion in the German retirement is co
trmporaneous with the heavy at
tacks in the east.
PETROGRAD, March 30.—Very
heavy fighting is now proceeding
north of Stanislau. The Teutons
are also trying a flank movement on
the Zlota Lipa against General Lich
itsky’s forces.
LONDON, March 30.—Rumanian
defenses on the Moldavia sector pre
clude the possibility of the German
drive ever again being resumed,
says staff correspondence to the
London Mail today. A system of
trenches has been built even during
the heavy winter weather which is
quite formidable.
Now la the time to Siiliscrlhe.
FIERCE RIOTS STIR
; WOMEN WINDY CITY
CHICAGO, March 30.—The most
extraordinary scenes followed riot
ing of women in this city today as
a protest against the famine prices
which are prevailing. In the fore
noon the women made attacks
against provision dealers and meat
shops but these were finally dis
persed by the police.
It was in the afternoon and this
evening when the real rioting be
gan and which assumed such alarm
ing proportions that at one time
serious results were looked for.
The women marched against the
meat shops which they attacked with
axes and stones and destroyed im
mense quantities of fixtures, glass
and provisions. They poured kero
sene upon meats of the higher
grades and which are wholly beyond
the average means, and one of the
PIONEER WOMEN.
A special meeting of the Pioneer
Women, Igloo No. 1, is hereby called
for Monday, April 2nd, at 8 o’clock
P. M. in the Pioneer Hall. All
members are requested to be pre
sent >
MARIE GRIMM, President.
PLEASANT? SOCIAL.
The Catholic Library Club’s card
social last night was a very pleasant
affair. The following were the
prize winners: Among the ladies
Miss Mary Ginnivan, first, Mrse
Phil Murphy, second and Mrs. Anna
Casey third. Among the men John
Byron won first prize, P. J. Ruane
second and Geo. Cahill third.
FOR SALE CHEAP.
Two 4 H. P, Boilers.
One 19 H. P. Boiler.
, One 1« H. P. Boiler.
; Two 6 H. P. Boiler.
dAsuko a BEAN CO.
I highest class butcher shops was
deluged with coal oil from top to
bottom. The police feared that ar
son was contemplated and they at
tacked the rioters with energy and
ferocity. Many of the women were
beaten uf> and many more fought
like tigers. Banners demanding
food were curried by the rioters and
others proclaimed against war and
that America should be fed first.
The police after making many ar
rests finally got the upper hand.
Several of the women are so ser
iously injured they are in the hos
pital. Some of the police are also
nursing wounds. The women are
still irate and promise to renew
the attack until they can secure
food whereon to live. The situation
is really grave.
WOMAN WHO KILLED
HUBBY IS AOOUITTD
DENVER, Col., March 30.—It
didn’t take Mrs. Smith long to be
acquitted of killing her chauffeur
husband. Although she murdered
him In cold blood the jury just
took a minute and a half to acquit
her. »
The fact that Mrs. Smith is the
scion of a wealthy family and pos
sesses immense wealth and enjoyed
a prominent social position at one
time saved her.
The testimony showed that she
left her first husband to marry her
chauffeur. Feeling the shame of
the act and wearying of her new
flame, the woman alleging abuse
and neglect upon the part of her
husband, killed him.
CANADIAN TROOPS FAIL
TO CAPTURE GERMAN POST
BERLIN, March 30.—It is an
nounced that a Canadian regiment
attacked a German position on the
NOTICE.
TO ALL MEMBERS NOME MINE
WORKERS UNION, LOCAL 240
W. E. M.
All lumbers are requested to be
present at the next regular meeting
Saturday, March 31th, as important
business will come up.
ANDREW RECK.
JOHN A. WILSON.
, Secretary.
west front today south of Ypres
and was- driven back four times
with immense losses. The regiment
was practically cut to pieces and
many prisoners were taken.
The orders to storm the position
were given apparently without re
gard to the strength of the position
to be attacked, and the loss of life
was deliberate sacrifice. The posi
tion was an unimportant one, says
the official report.
Office and Residence of J. F,
M’Allister, freighter and transfer,
Elite Baths.. Phone Bed 157.
Anything in the line of Job war)
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AMSTERDAM, March 20.—The
German admiralty In an official
statement before the Reichstag de
clared that 750,000 tons of Entente
and neutral shipping had been sunk
in the month of February. '
BERLIN, March 30.—The Minister
of Marine congratulated the country
on the excellent results of their sub
marine campaign. In two months
they had practically reduced Great
Britain to a state of starvation, de
cimated its shipping and destroyed
millions worth of contraband, espe
cially invaluable munitions of war.
The submarine campaign had
smoked out Germany’s enemies in
all directions, said the official.
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 30.—
The collection of neutrals who have
jointly considered the matter which
was brought to their attention, make
the announcement to the United
States government that the status of
armed merchantmen will be given
separate consideration for each ship
upon a arrival in foreign ports.
This statement is practically ail
evasion of the entire question, anti
leaves the neutrals practically open
to take any course that they desire.
A more explicit statement would
have been desired, but the govern
ment on the whole does not con
sider it should be termed unsatisfac
tory. It is believed that the neu
trals will recognize the status of
each armed ship as a merchantman.
Anything In the Hue of Job work
PLACE HEAVY GUARD
AROUND PUBLIC BUILDINGS
SAN FRANCISCO, March 30.—
All public buildings are in this city
and state now heavily guarded by
both police, plain clothesmen and
militia for fear of cranks starting
something.
It is admitted that this course
was restored to following mysteri
ous warnings which had been re
ceived by the authorities.
As there is a very large Austrian
and German population in this city,
there are also very many sympa
thizers with the Central Powers in
the war resident here in this city
and state. California is described as
pro-German.
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y., March
30.—A national guard sentry sta
tioned on the border was nred upon
while patrolling his mount last even
ing about dusk.' The shots came
from the Canadian side and the mat
ter is being investigated.
NIAGARA, Out. March 30.—The
police swooped down upon the
large Austrian, German and Bulga
rian population registered in this
city today without a moment's no
tice interning all in a drag net, and
being guarded by Canadian troops
of infantry. This action followed
the shooting at an American sentry
across the line and the results of the
, police investigation have not been
given out.
The Germans, Austrians and Bul
gars originally tried to cross the
line at the outbreak of the war
but were interned, afterwards being
; allowed at large after registration.
This privilege has been revoked.
ALL PEACE OFFICERS TO
BE SLEUTHS CASE WAR
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 30.—
It is officially announced by At
torney-General Gregory today that
every peace officer in the United
States and territories will become
emergency members of the Depart
ment of Justice in the event of war,
and their services employed in the
detection of spies.
LOCAL. ITEMS.
It is stated that A1 Carey is coming
over the ice and may be here in two
weeks time.
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Local jokes, local songs —Eagle
Minstrels—Tonight. ,
» • • •
George James and wife who have
been staying at Davidson’s landing
the greater part of the winter with
Mathews the dredgeman, left for his
mining camp on Taylor.
Soft trails, that is the report
that comes up and down the line,
as- a result of the more moderate
i weatner ruai nas prevaueu iui me
i past (lay or two. This may some
what interfere with the racing time
which-will be made today, but the
trails aro still in such shape as to
warrant the belief' that it will be a
humdinger when all is said and
done.
• • •
Tonight the big show in the
Eagle Hall. By all accounts every
thing is ready, the vocalists have
coughed their final hoarseness over
the hills and far away and their
voices will be all the same as bells
tonight. The joke makers have
been hitting 'their funny plexus for
an inspiration for over a month,
and have concocted laugh makers
of a class Number A one. Many of
the local hits will be genuine mirth
provokers and the election will
come in for its share of attention.
It’s a genuine amusement program
that will be sufficient to guarantee
to the most fastidious their money’s
worth and then some and there will
be room for everybody, but it will
be a good thing to come early and
avoid the rush.
Gregory says that this applies to
every country constable anti city
policeman in the country.
SEATTLE. March 30.—Mrs. Walter
Beales will be appointed Justice ot
Peace in place of her brother should
war break out. Mrs. Beales’ brother
is an officer in the state militia.
This will make two females jus
tices in the state of Washington.
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 30.—
It is announced that aliens who
have been residents in the United
States of America for three years
and who have taken out their first
papers will be “given due considera
tion in the event that the govern
ment should resolve to restrict the
movements of aliens in the United
States or’territories”.
Easter Sunday, April 8, is to be
fittingly observed by the Federated
church. The public will be invited
to a service at 11 a| m., when the
n..., J__1 nt]ll OVI PooIot.
program of music, exercises and re
citations. Parents are invited to
bring their children to this'service
for baptism. Easter Sunday evening
the choir is to give a Cantata,
“Easter Praise”, which will occupy
a large part of the service. A short
sermon will be given by the pastor
appropriate to Easter. The Scotish
Rite Masons have accepted an invi
tation to attend this service.
The election Is now fast approach
ing and the issues will soon all be
before the people. While on the ex
terior of things there is little excite
ment, below the surface there is
interest abubbling. The main con
test will be for the Mayor, City
Clerk and City Attorney and these
are to be Trojan battles by all ac
counts. The various sides are' gird
i:ig their loins for the fray and it
is likely to be quite interesting be
fore it closes. It is reported that
a book has been opened on-the can
didates and that prices for all are
named. So tar there is no informa
tion as to how they stand in the
betting.
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From the promulgation ot this
announcement, it is generally be
lieved that the Department is work
ing on such restriction just at tho
present time. The matter is greatly
increasing the number taking out
their first papers.
SOME PEOPLE.
CHICAGO, March 30.—The latest
revised census of the city shows
its population to be three and ono
half millions.
DRAW FOR PLACES.
The race among the ladies for tho
Bokuni Cup will be held under tho
Kennel Club rules today at two
o’clock. The following teams will
start two minutes apart in the>
order named: Miss Katie Ginivan,
Mrs. Peter Berg, Mrs. Fred Vincent,
Mrs. It ass Downing, Miss Ina Lyle,
Mrs. H. S. Riley, Mrs. Jimmy Burke,
Mrs. J. V. Sheldon, Mrs. Victor An
demon ana ftirs. Keenan.
NO. 52S8.
The first number drawn not hav
ing shown up in the first Cheap
John Contest and one month having
elapsed, Leo Seidenverg states that
he will award the prize to No. S2S8
the next in order upon presentation
at the store. If after eight days
the prize is not claimed, it will be
offered to the next highest after it
and so on.
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has the largest
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