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NOME, AliASKA, SATURDAY, JUDY 28, 11)17.
NO. 2318.
ALLIES RE-AFFIRM
CRUSH MILITARISM
LONDON, July 27.—Attended by
representatives of every member of
the Entente Allies, the United States
government alone of those countries
at war with Germany being absent,
the conference of the powers ended
here today to all intent and pur
poses.
Asquith, the head of the British
delegation, speaking for the Allied'
governments practically enumerated
the peace terms of the Entente na
tions, which to a great extent prac
tically amount to the status quo
ante bellum, and bring peace quite
perceptibly nearer in the estimation
of neutral nations according to
dispatcher from them.
The Allies re-affirm their inten
tion of staying in the war until Ger
man militarism is crushed, lie said
that the removal of the German mi
litary caste system is essentia! to
the peace of Europe; the restoration
of all seized territories with inter
national guarantees of their futui i
recognized integrity are the essen
tials of the Allies peace terms The
safety of the smaller nations will he
insisted on.
PARIS, July 27.—The representn
tive of the Italian nation at the 1 n
tente nations conference saill .hat
control of the Adriatic sea was one
of the chief war aims of tit s Italian
government and he declare l it to he
vital to all future development of
his kingdom.
AMSTERDAM, July 27. —Neutral
nations are inclined to think that
the Allied terras as outlined by As
quith are almost unexpectedly rea
sonable at this stage ot the war.
BRITISH STILL IN
BELGIAN LINE
LONDON7, July 27.—Attacks and
counter attacks still break the ciuiet
along the Belgian front, where the
British are still desperately strugg
ling to still further advances. The
German lines beyond Warneton and
Sanatir were taken in yesterday’s
fighting and the battle was con
tinued today with terrific advances
against t lie? German second lines.
The great British attacks were
sue cssfnrth taking Lahasse liveille,
on the lines beyond, but German
counters with enormous masses of
men compelled them to relinquish
the post.
The Germans cannot occupy this
position owing to the deadly barage
fire which the British have been
raining upon this sector. The dead
are piled hill high. all around the
position which is one of enormous
importance.
BERLIN, July J7.—The greatest
British drive in a month is deve
loping its full force against the Ger
man-Belgian positions at the present
j time, but beyond some small gains
l in the vicinity of Sanatir and
VVarneton where they have the
; most favored positions, there was
I nothing to their credit today not
I withstanding the enormous saeri
j tice of men. They held Labasse
! Eveille at one time but determined
j German counters compelled them to
I give, up the position. The fighting
j is still being continued along
j this front. The Germans are re
sisting strongly.
DEATH PENALTY IS
RESTORED HOLY RUSSIA
PETROGKAD, July 27.—The death
penalty has been restored in Rus
sia. The government of Kerenskv
is now preparing to execute all who
refuse duty or who are proved spies
of the Central Powers
During the fighting with Cossacks
and anarchists today, Lenine, un
doubtedly a German spy, according
to the claims of the government
after seizing his correspondence,
escaped and remains uncaptured.
WASHINGTON, D. C„ July 27.—
Ambassador Francis, cabling this
GLADYS HANSON TONIGHT
DIG COMEDY SUNDAY.
Tonight the first Paramount Fea
ture of the season “The Straight
Road”, featuring clever Gladys Han
son will be presented. Besides this
a “Pictograph or Scientific Reel”
will be on tonight’s program. Sun
day Sammy Burns the famous Lon
don acrobatic comedian will star in
“Sammy’s Scandalous Scheme" or
•‘Charles Chaplin”. It is a scream,
and no one could tell whether it
was the real Charlie or not. Wm. S.
Hart will also appear in “The
Grudge” a strong western drama.
A late Pathe News with its world
events will round off an excellent
Sunday bill. As usual Sunday the
show will start at 6.30 sharp.
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JNezt door to Segerstrom ft Hagen.
(late from Russia, is authority for
the statement to the State Depart
ment that the recent defeats have
exercised a chastening effect upon
the Russians and will solidify them
to stern opposition.
The soldiers have become infuri
ated by the reports of their mutiny
ing comrades and are demanding
that they be treated without any
mercy.
In this way, says Francis, the evil
will work out in good for the repub
lie anti its results are visible on
every hand.
GENEVA. July 27.—Berlin ridi
cules the notion that there is even a
remote possibility of the Russians
coming back. The claim is made
that not even a greater than Keren
sky can restore the war spirit of the
soldiers and that they want peace
and they will have nothing else.
This is probably for home consump
tion in Germany.
SEATTLE STRIKE IS
NEAR SETTLEMENT
SEATTTLE July 27. —Late this
afternoon there was no word from
the conference between the street
car men and the officials. It is be
lieved here in private circles that
the offer of settlement made by the
former president was simply a
double cross counter to stall off the
general action against the strike
breakers which was in process of
formation. It is said that the com
pany feels that it will be able to
operate the street cars when another
load of strike breakers arrives,.
being expected 'his evening. This
will make seventeen hundred in all
from eastern cities.
The city council is now debating
a resolution forbidding crews oper
ating the cars until they pass a
proper examination showing their
ability to do so, the men to receive
certificates of fitness. The council
propose to appoint an examining
board of officials from the carmen s
union.
SEATTLE, July 27.—It is just re
ported tliis evening that a prospect
of settling the strike is good and
that such an adjustment is immi
nent. The matters at issue are.
likely to he arbitrated
TACOMA, July 2 7.—The Tacoma
street car strike ended this after
noon when the company accepted
the ptopcsal of the committee of
the carmen’s union and ail defer
ences will be settled by arbitration.
It is believed that the same curso
will be pursue:! in Seattle.
TEUTONS NOW NEAR
FORT OF KOLOMEA
GENEVA, July 27.—Sweeping like
a deadly scythe the tremendous Rus
sian lines, taking prisoners by the
thousand, killing and wounding
still more, the German and Austrian
armies are now converging on Ko
lom. i which is the near Carpathian
stronghold held by the Russians.
Tht Russians have been unable to
withstand the terrific attacks of the
Germans and Austrians and the ra
*»-i reduction of all Galicia is as
sured when this fortress falls.
PARIS. July
It is reported
here in a special dispatch from Fe
trograd to the Reuter agency that
Prime Minister Kerensky, the Rus
sian near-dictator has been wounded
on the arm in the eastern fighting.
Kerensky is making a bold ehort
to stem the tide.
BERLIN, July 27.—Tne army
continues to advance in Ga ' ia.
The war oilice reports that ■ i
sands upon thousands of <
fell before tli-» German drives.
PARIS, July 27.- The Cro.vn
Prince has for the past two days
delivered several unsuccessful but
terrific attacks in Champagne.
Enormous German losses were the
only result.
PETROGRAD, July 27.—The Head
quarters Staff reports that the Wo
man’s Legion of Death charged fear
lessy the German lines south ofl
Dvinsk and captured ore hundred
and tv o Germans iuclud.’’g t\ en»
i\> ofi:cer«. The GertJ. jis/.verp
greatly surprised. Twelve oT tho
women are dead. More are
wounded.
SEATTLE, July 27.—Electricians
anti other telephone employees vote
today to strike if refused a dollar
a day increase to meet the higher
( osts of living. Ninety per cent were
favor of the strike. It is believed
that the entire coast will be in
involved.
SAN JOSE, California, Jr.lv 27.—
The cannery strike is practically
settled, the strikers and cannery
owners having agreed to arbitration.
BOARD STATES THE SHIPS
SEIZED READY FOR SEA
WASHINGTON, D. C„ July 27.—
The National Shipping Board an
nounced today that all of the seized
German liners and freighters have
been repaired, the work is completd
and they are ready in all respects
for the seas. Every piece ot ma
chinery has been given a minute in
spection and complete overhauling,
and it is believed that no such re
cord for so gigantic repair work
has ever been established anywhere,
j The ships vary from the giant Vater
BLAME INDUSTRIALISTS.
KLAMATH FALLS, July 25—A
j farmer near here lost one hundred
and lifty thousand dollars worth of
cattle, apparently by some kind of
sickness. The farmer says it is
poison and blames the I. W. W.
which he has antagonized.
SAN JOSE, Cal., July 25.—Fed
eral troops are now guarding the
fruit orchards here as the orcliard
ists fear that the industrialists may
try to destroy them. The papera
have worked up a great scat a among
the farmers and they are really
alarmed.
land, to the small two thousand ton
tramp.
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 27.—
M’Adoo estimates that fifteen billion
dollars -will bo needed to run the
government and the war activities
NOTE CONCILIATORY.
BUENOS AIRES, July 27.—The
pro-German influence with the gov
ernment is admitted to be still su
preme, despite the popular anta
gonism.
Government organs this evening
state that advance advices have been
received which show that the Ger
man answer to the Argentine note
on the finking of the Toro will be
agarn conciliatory and even apolo
getic.
This is the subject matter of con
gratulation upon the part of the
government organs of the Arg
entine. It Is declared that this con
ciliatory reply shows that the wise
policy of the government is not
without result. The opposition or
gans are scathing in their attacks
on this policy in both cartoon and
editorial articles.
l'or the current year.
This is ten times the advertised
list.
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 27.—
The Senate military committee re
commends the adoption of the
Chamberlain resolution to conscript
resident aliens of military age. Only
those aliens who are citizens or sub
jects of nations warring with Ger
many would under this of course be
drafted. It is believed that the sen
ate will adopt this resolution with
out delay'.
WASHINGTON, I). C., July 27.—
The passage of the Sheppard amend
ment to the constitution submitting
national prohibition to the states
for ratification seems ceratln unelss
the administration blocks the way.
As Sheppard has given loyal sup
port to the administration, this is
doubtful at best.
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It is stated that two thousand
will now return to work Saturday
morning.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 27 —
Cannery workers of San Francisco
Bay are striking all demanding an
increase in wages.
CHICAGO, July 'it.—Nineteen
railroads entering into "'hiengo are
having trouble with theii shop em
ployees. Nine thousand shopmen
announce their intention to strike
unless the closed shop is granted.
The matter is receiving attention.
WALLACE, Idaho, July 27.—
Governor Alexander wires lor fed
eral troops to protect the mines in
the Coeur Id’Aleue where he ^claims
the I. W. W. are threatening
ARRANGE HOARD.
SALEM, Ore., July 27.—The gov
ernor is now arranging a board of
conciliation for all strikes. It is
to consist of three union men, three
employers and the Chief Justice oi
the State Supreme Court. He be
lives that this will insure peace.
LOCAL ITEMS
The schooner Nokatak is resting
easily on Ihe bars of Snake river
mouth as silent as a painted ship
upon a painted ocean as Hogan says.
The debris that has collected from
the river has practically blocked
the stream across and one can al
most walk without hip boots across
the shallow bars.
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trouble. There is no strike there as
yet and why troops should be sent
the people here are wondering.
TACOMA, July 27.—Contractors
are calling for a thousand additional
carpenters and helpers for the work
on the army contonments at Amer
ican Lake. They state “union wages
and eight hours a day”.
CARRANZA LICKED.
NUEVO LAREDO, July 27.—Car
' ianza soldiers met the Villa bandits
near here in Mexico soil and after
' a oattle the. government troops were
defeated with heavy losses.
MAIL FOR OUTSIDE.
The next outside mail will bo
shipped on the La»ouche which it
now unloading cargo at St. Michaels
Just as soon as word is received as
to the steamer’s being unloaded,
the l'ost Office will announce when
the outside mail will close.
SOLDIERS IN I’A NIC.
ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 27 —Three
soldiers are dead, one dozen are in
jured seriously and many others
slightly as a result of a most unu
sual occurence which took place
today at Camp Maxwell.
In a severe electric storm a light
ning bolt struck one of the tents.
It set it on fire and the wind blow
ing quite freely it set adjoining
tents afire. The soldiers became
panic stricken with the result that
many were burned, including the
three men reported killed
Many of the tents and supplies
were destroyed in this peculiar ac
cident.
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