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NOME, ALASKA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1916,
NO. 2133,
BROKERS PROFIT NEWS LEAK
HUGE SCANDAL IS
NOW CAPITAL GOSSIP
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 24.—
A huge scandal is now being cast
upon the administration by the alle
gations that officials profitted by tips
as to the Wilson peace note and a
congressional investigation may
have to be made.
It is stated that Tom Lawson
cleaned up millions through a leak
from Washington, and it is predicted
that he will clean up considerable
more next week.
Lansing is hostile and invites an
investigation and claims that the
newspapers were responsible for the
statement and note becoming the
property of some private persons be
fore fully known, or publication be
ing authorized.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 24.—
Gossip is rife with indignant alle
gations against officials for activity
on the stock market. The Latin re
publics in their papers assert that
the Wall street flurries were due en
tirely to official tips which netted
those giving them millions of dol
lars.
The officials now announce that
they court the fullest investigation.
All deny responsibility for the con
tents of the Lansing note becoming
in advance so early known by some
of the principal brokers in New
York and Boston. Lansing blames
press reporters for violating their
secret, but the press reporters posi ■
tively deny that they released a
single item before that time authori
zed and everything was published
simultaneously. How the news got
out as it did is unknown.
Now In the time to Subscribe.
PEACE TALK DOES NOT
STOP CATTLES WEST
LONDON, Dec. 24.—General Haig
reports to the War Office that the
British on Saturday conducted a ser
ies of trench raids south of Ypres
with heavy losses inflicted upon the
t*i*euiy(fand n sc»rifci#'<5f.| fir's^fi iHt? of
trenches gained and held despite
counter attacks. Haig emphasizes
the heavy losses to the Germans.
The British commander also re
ports that there is considerable ar
tillery activity along the Ancre and
Somme where further heavy fighting
is anticipated. Unlike preceding
Christmases in this war, there is no
lull on the west front. Tho Ger
mans made several raids upon the
British freshes near Boising but
were repulsed with heavy losses on
each occasion.
The preparations for Somme and
Ancre fighting are continuous and
steady.
PARIS, Dec. 24.—The Germans
were ousted from the Chamberet
woods by the terrific charges of the
French infantry after a series of ar
tillery operations which account for
the small loss.
Heavy artillery fire is being main
tained on the Somme where it is
anticipated heavy fighting may be
expected in the near future.
The Germans have been strength
ened by many effective troops along
the entire western front.
Anything In the live of Job work 1
LANSING REMARKS WERE
A WARNING TO GERMANY
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 24.—
The British Ambassador has been
told to notify the British that tho
peace terms embodied a warning and
not peace!
It is declared that the Lansing
statement was not a premature
blunder but a careful warning to
Germany. This is believed to be tho
reason for the sensational Lansing
declaration that the submarine war
fare would not any longer be toler
ated.
It is further stated that it came
like a bombshell to Berustorff wno
very ably turned it aside against
his rival the British Ambassador, to
the confusion of Secretary Lansing,
who had expected an entirely differ
ent interpretation of his remarks.
The second statement tended to
quality the first but he did not repu
diate the first statement.
Now the dispatch of a warning to
the British is said to have been done
on the Ambassador’s own respons!
bility and not directly from Secre
tary Lansing.
WASHINGTON, D. C„ Dec. 24.—
Despite the British editorial blasts
and the Entente expressions of an
noyance, it is said that Wilson had
anticipated all these things, and ha°
acted with confidence that his over
tures would be favorably received.
GERMANS REJOICE; THE
ALLIES CONTINUE ATTACK
"LONDON, Dec. 24.—An almost
unanimous press continues to rap
Wilson for his peace move. Some ot
WE SHOULD WORRY.
Dynamite Caps 2c. each or $1.75
"box. Do you get that? 6 in. Stove
pipe 20c. 6 in. Dampers 15c. G in. T
50c. 5 in. Stove Pipe 3 for 50c., 5 in.
dampers 10c., 5 in. Elbows 20c..
$3.50 Vim Cloth ringer $2.50. This
is no fake sale, this ringer has &1>
ways sold here for $3.50. As long
as they last $2.50. Any wash board
in the house for 60c. We have get
them in brass, zink and enamel,
single and double 50c. each. A few
bird cages left, your choice $1.50.
frying pans, all sizes 10c. up.
Victor traps No. 0 6 for $1.00, No.
1 20c. each, No. 1 1-2 25c. each.
Ski Poles $1.25 pair. We run no
fake sales and sell goods as adver
tized.
C. W. LEWIS.
Delbars.
the editorials are very bitter. The
most of them still insist upon mani
festing surprise. The Times in a
searching criticism takes the stand
that Wilson at least might in ordi
nary courtesy have invited an ex
pression of opinion privately or
made soundings to that end to learn
if displeasing.
The Daily News the official organ
of the cabinet says with some degree
of asperity that Wilson has been
fully answered in the George and
Law statements as well as in the
King’s speech when the parliament
was prorogued.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS.
Again the season suggests the
pleasure of extending to our friends
and patrons hearty good wishes for
a Merry Christmas and a happy
and prosperious New Year.
NOME TALORING CO.
Between Zchner’s and Segerstrom’a
BERLIN, Dec. 24.—Germany is
rejoicing openly at the Wilson move
with every manifestation of grati
tude and joy. The papers refer to
Wilson’s note as a “welcome Xman
gift”.
Munich stores give an example
of the general rejoicing as every
store is placarded with the decorated
bulletin “President Wilson asks the
belligerent to name their peace
terms”.
The popularity of Wilson just now
is an extraordinary feature of the
situation. At a motion picture
theater his image was cheered when
cast upon the screon for several
minutes.
KAISER AT BERLIN.
ROTTERDAM, Dec. 24.—A Ber
ln dispatch says that the Kaiser is
returning from the west front to
confer with the Spanish and Amer
ican Ambassadors.
lakLibtilttfc.
HERMANS MAKE BIG
CAINS DOBRVDSCHA
BERLIN, Dec. 24.—It is announced
that the Teuton advance in Dobrud
scha is accompanied by the capture
of two thousand prisoners mostly
Russians who were cut off from the
main body by the lunges of General
Mackenzen. The greatest activity is
taking place in this section.
BERLIN, Dec. 24.—The Russians
were successful in unimportant pa
trol engagements in the Carpathians
where small and isolated bodies of
Austrians were assailed unexpected
ly.
PETROGRAD, Dec. 24.—The En
tente forces are successfully with
standing the onset of the Germans
in Dobrudscha. Fierce fighting is
now taking place in the Carpathians
where the Russians have successful
ly encircled powerful forces of Aus
trians, taking most of them prison
ers.
VIENNA, Dec. 24.—An another
effort upon the part of the Italians
to improve their Istrian positions
was frustrated by the bravery of the
Austrian troops.
BERLIN, December 24.—It is re
ported that Constantine has declined
to come to Athens upon the request
of the Entente powers.
SALONIKI, Dec. 24.—Unusually
heavy storms have prevented almost
any operations in northern Mace
donia recently.
CONGRESSMAN IS REAL
MAD WITH HIS LEADER
CINNCINATI, O., Dec. 24.—The
Star features a story given out by
Congressman Gardiner who was in
terviewed on his support of Con
gressman Mann of Illinois.
Mann has enthusiastically sup
ported the Wilson move and declares
:hat the action of the admlnistra
don should receive support regard
ess of party.
This has infuriated Gardiner. He
•epudiates the leadership of Mann
jecause he supports Wilson’s “wick
ed policy” in viciously interfering
in the war in Europe without being
asked by the belligerents, beyond
the request of tbe Germans for the
submission of their peace propo
sals.
This is the fourth time said Gar
diner that Mann has gone out of his
way to support Germany’s atrocious
cause, and it is impossible that true
Americans can support him for that
reason.
Gardiner announces that he will
support Lenroot for the speakership
in the House.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 24.—
Neutrefc^iplofcats ■express the belief
that the Wilson move was timely.
The request for terms, says the
Swedish Ambassador, is tantamount
to opening negotiations, with Wilson
automatically becoming the media
tor.
Anything In the line of Job work
SECRETARY OF LABOR
ISSUES SOME STATISTICS
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 24.—
On Saturday Secretary of Labor
Wilson issued an elaborate statisti
cal estimate to show the advance in
labor conditions during the Wilson
administration and involving profit
sharing, wage increase and bonuses
distributed among employees in
LOCAL ITEMS.
War, and rumors of war.
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Reports from Solomon show that
Rowe is losing no time getting the
Flowers dredge down the river.
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No further news has been received
as to the results of the searching
for Conrad Freeding.
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The midnight mass celebration
this morning in the Catholic Church
was attended by a very large num
ber of people.
a • a
Several of the departments whose
pay was delinquent received it on
the last mail which came timely
enough for that reason.
a a a a
Frank Miller who froze his hand
when starting from Swanson creek
to Teller has one finger that is still
in bad condition and which may
finally necessitate amputation.
a a a
The services in the Federated
Church yesterday evening were very
impressive while the singing was ex
ceptionally good. Miss Johnson’s
violin solos were a feature of the
services.
a a a
Fred Willie whose partner Law
rence was lost on Norton'Sound left
on Saturday for St. Michaels. He
will endeavor to secure some addi
tional information regarding Law
rence’s fate and will collect the dogs
and other belongings of the ill-fated
musher.
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many industries.
The estimate says that five and
three quarter million workers of all
classes have had occasion to rejoice
in increased salaries, bonuses and
profit sharing amounting to three
hundred million dollars for the
year.
The wage increases he points out
average ten per cent since the Wil
son administration took office and
the years gifts for some of the larg
er corporations are enormous. Thus
U. S. Steel corporation alone distri
buted among its employees earnings
to the extent of $33,000,000, the
American Telephone Co. $6,000,000
the General Electric, the Eastman
Kodak and other companies also af
fording examples of enormous profit
sharing.
NEW YORK, Dec. 24.—Labor
papers come hack hard upon Secre
tary Wilson’s statement as to im
proved conditions for labor by point
ing out that the bonus and profit
sharing is confined almost wholly to
salaried employees not wage work
ers, while the wage increase of ten
per cent is more than off-set by an
increase in cost of food, rent and
other necessities of over fifteen per
cent increase.
ALLIES PREPARE FOR
FIGHTING ON WEST
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PARIS, Dec. 22.—Several attacks
by the Germans were frustrated on
the Somme front after severe fight
ing. The Allies have begun an in
tensive bombardment of the entire
Somme sector which may be the pre
lude to a renewal of the offensive.
BERLIN, Dec. 22.—Airmen report
that the Allies are preparing for
another attack on a large scale along
the Somme front. The artillery
of the enemy, large and small pieces,
have been conducting a very violent
The native Eskimo race on Satur
day will live long in the 'annals ot
the aborigines for the event brought
out many of the fleetest native teams
in the country. The appearance of
the queen was as elaborate a cere
mony as the white man ever
pulled off, and the success that at
tended the event was due to the
great enthusiasm which they all dis
played In making it a big success.
bombardment since noon. It is be
lieved that they are making ready
to deliver another assault.
HINTS 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. PASCOFF.
Ladies and Gent’s Tailor does it all
well.
All work guaranteed
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