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VOL. 11.
NOME, ALASKA. THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1918.
NO. 2550.
SERIOUS SHORTAGE FUEL OIL
ARTILLERY DUELS NEAR AMIENS
SERIOUS SHORTAGE
OF FUEL OIL ON
PACIFIC COAST
SAN FRANCISCO, Apr. 24.—Fuel
experts, who have been investigat
ing the fuel oil situation, for some
time, state that a critical stage, has
now been reached.
The scarcity. of this fuel can be
realized when it is known, that the
present rate of production, in the
California fields would be exhausted
in a year. And this despite the fact
that only the most important pub'
lie utilities, would be supplied. All
others must make . provisions for
other fuel other than oil or else
close down.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr. 24.—
The newspapers now being published
along the Pacific coast may have to
suspend business in a short time
unless something is immediately
done by the government to remedy
the fuel oil situation.
A delegation, representing the
publishers of the Pacific coast dis
tricts is now here to urge that some
thing be done to relieve the situation
threatened at the present time.
The delegation claim that the fuel
oil supply for the paper mills is
being exhausted and unless the Fue
Administrator makes a ruling in
favor of the paper mills they will
have to cease operation. They ask
that orders for fuel oil, for the mills
be given priorty by Mr. Garfield,
as one method of relief. If this is
denied, then the limitation or com
plete suspension, of publication of
all newspapers on the Pacific coast
is inevitable.
Modini's Cafe Is Not Serving Sour
dough Hot Cakes but We Now Have
j War Rice Hot Cakes That Are Sweet
and Fine.
ADVISE REJECTION
ESPIONAGE BILL
WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr. 24.—
Senator Johnson of California in
* the Senate today advised that the
report of the Conference Committee
on the Espionage Bill be rejected.
He gave as his reason for such
action, the fact that the measure
as it now stands, practically elimin
ates the right of free speech. He
states that the report does not con
tain the amendment, which he is in
favor of. guaranteeing the rights of
Americans, to criticise the govern
ment or government officials, if
.speaking the truth with the intent
to do good.
This is the first time inthe his
tory of the American Congress, that
this body of law makers have taken
it upon themselves, to go to the
length, of repudiating the right, of
free speech and free press.
Senator Johnson stated that this
bill now reported by the Conference
Committee, denies, expression for the
first time in law.
The Senator frankly expressed
himself as condemning any measure
to make the country a war zone.
He praised the stand taken by Pres
idcnt Wilson, when he stated that
he was unalterably opposed to the
bill recently introduced by Senator
Chamberlain of Oregon. He said
he admired the President’s candid
condemnation of a mensurc meant
to establish military law for the
punishment of disloyalty.
Senator Johnson has never yet
been coerced into seeing the rights
of free Americans trampled upon
and has always been a staunch ad
vocate of free speech, free press and
justice.
DETROIT STREET CAR STRIKE
RETARD WAR CONTRACTS
DETROIT, Apr. 24.—Mayor Mar;
today held a lengthy conference
with the Union officials and th(
Directors of the Traction interest!
and the street car strike was tlior
oughiy discussed. After the con
fcrence the Mayor announced tha
the cars must be run and if thej
are not running tomorrow, the citj
will operate them, even though ii
may be necessary to use soldiers t<
do so.
Six hundred of the conductors anc
motormcn struck today and as i
result of the walk out about 100,\)0<
tor a third of those employed in
outlying factory districts were un
! able to go to work. Most of those
men are employed in factories hav
ing me:! war contracts and
this work is being delayed owing to
the men being unable to reach their
work.
The strikers hope that the govern
ment will take over the operation
' of the street car lines and in this
manner their conditions will be bet
tered to an even greater extent than
if the company should sign an agree
i ment.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr. 24.—
President Wilson sometime ago an
nounced that he had under advis
ment a plan for the reorganizaton
of the government’s aircraft pro
duction. The President called the
board of experts and engineers and
after consulting with them it was
decided to appoint a Director of
Aircraft Production.
John D. Ryan, the copper mag
nate, was today appointed to fill this
important position.
Keep Posted, Read the WORKER.
SHIPS AND MEN NEEDED
WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr. 24.—
General McCain, now Adjutant Gen
eral of the army was before the
House Military Committee. The
General while speaking of the ad
visability of placing large numbers
of American troops in France in
the near future, did not think the
plan feasible. He said that it would
take America three years to put
5,000,000 men in the field, In
France. This cannot be done unless
we are willing to take some chances.
Tftie General stated that if we
can’t get ships this year, we most
certainly can have both ships and
men by next year.
. .When in search of a good warm
room go to Modinl’s Building (form
erly Schneider). Rooms by the day,
week or mouth.
GEO. MODIN’I, Prop.
AFTER ENORMOUS
SACRIFICE GERMANS
CAPTURE VILLAGE
LONDON, Apr. *2 4.—The German
forces, to the Northwest of Albert,
after subjecting the British positions
to an intensive shelling for about
half an hour, launched a powerful
infantry attack.
They were met with such a storm
of machine-gun and infantry fire tha1
their ranks were literally riddled
and crumbled aw'ay.
Heavy artillery fire is also in pro
gress in the district to the North
of Bethel and the British positions
are being deluged wth shells by the
enemy gunners.
Haig reports the capture (by the
Germans) of the village Brctton
neau, to the East of Amiens about
ten miles. The village was taken
by the enemy after an engagement
lasting for hours, during which time
the enemy were again and again
driven back with immense loss of
life.
Some of the outer positions were
lost and retaken several times until
finally tlie British forces were with
drawn to stronger positions just out.
of the village. The new positions
are being deluged with shells by tne
blows being struck against them
by the enemy forces.
Sewing Machines, Folding Beds,
Hugs, Linoleum, Dressers, Chiffon
iers and Beds.
NEW & SECOND-HAND AT HOLT'S
RENEW OFF
BRITISH FRONT
LONDON, Apr. 24.—The Gormans
are apparently renewing the offen
sive following an artillery bombard
ment of the British positions in the
vicinity of Amiens. The enemy are
now attacking on a nine mile front,
to the East of the city in great
strength. The British troops are
defending their positions with the
utmost confidence and the enemy
onslaughts were hurled back with
fearful losses.
Powerful German attacks deliver
ed in the Albert sector to the North
of the Somme were repulsed by the
British forces holding these posi
tions and the enemy forced to seek
cover.
In the sector to the North of Ar
ras, between Givenchy and Robera,|
heavy artillery engagements are in j
progress.
All enemy infantry attacks along j
British lines in the sector have been
repulsed. All positions holding
firmly.
PARIS, Apr. 24.— Reports from
the French front state, that the
artillery bombardment, by the enemy
along that sector of the line between
the rivers Somme and Avre, is ter
riffic. No infantry attacks have been
attempted by the Gormans. They
are confining themselves to an in
tensive cannonading of the French
positions.
The French guns are replying and
the earth seems rocking with the
vibrations of the concentrated dis
charge of hundreds of monster gun£.
Strong German infantry attacks
in Flanders, around the village of
Dranoutre, have all been repulsed,
and in some cases enabled the Brit
ish to better their advanced posi
tions. —
Gripliophoiie Needles, Skiis, Snow
Glasses, Water-Mueklueks and Child
ren's Hubbers. Very Cheap at
HOLT'S CASH STORE.
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the Worker Advertise it.
17 THOUSAND MACHINISTS
PETITION PRES. WILSON
SAN FRANCISCO, Apr. 24.—The
Machinists Union, today, received a
telegram from President Wilson,
with reference to the case of Thom
as Mooney. The President states'
that he is confident that Governor
Stephens will be disposed to do the
utmost justice for Mooney.
The President’s telegram was a
reply to an appeal to him, from
seventeen thousand workers on be
half of Mooney.
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SACREMENTO, April 2t—Oovernor
Stephens of California has given out
a statement applying' to the cose of
Thomas Mooney. The Oovernor says
that he intended to make a thorough
examination of all the evidence in the
case and that upon this he will base
his decision. He intends to deal fairly
by Mooney, will not he influenced eith
er one way or the other, by telegrams,
letters or strikes. That in his review
of the evidense he will see that Mooy
ey is given justice.
The Governor has received many
telegrams and letters from both sides
on the -Mooney case and feels that
by disregarding all these and confin
ing himself solely to the evidence and
briefs in the case he can best arrive
at a fair decision.
Shovels, Picks, Quicksilver, Gold
Pans, liroonis, Building Paper and
Rubber Boots. HOLT Has the
Goods.
OPPOSED TO RAISING
DRAFT AGE LIMIT
WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr. 24.—
Chairman Dent of the Military Af
fairs Committee, of the Senate today
announced that he' is opposed to
raising the draft age up to forty
years.
He will also make an attempt to
amend the measure recently passed
by the Senate making it compulsory
for all young men attaining the age
of twenty-one since June fifth last
year.
The House Military Affairs Com
mittee is at pesent considering the
advisabilty of raising the age limit
of the draft act to forty years.