NOME LOYAL LEGION ORGANIZED DY
THE FOLLOWING IS A SYNOPSIS OP THE MEETING.
The great applause which greet
ed Senator John Sundback when 'he
called the first regular meeting of
the Norde Loyal Legion to order tn
the A. B. Hall shortly after 8 p. m.
last evening, clearly demonstrated
rthe unequivocal patriotism with
which the citizens of Nome are im
bued in their determination to sup
port the United States Government
in bringing about a speedy and suc
cessful termination of the bloody
conflict which is being fought in a
raging manner over in Europe.
Representative Jamies P. Daly
acted as secretary pro-tem.
Mr Sundback in his opening re
marks stated that it was very grati
fying indeed for him to have an
opportunity to call such a meeting
to order. He said that 532 had
signed the roll of the Legion. The
roll book wtill remain open indefi
nitely. He read the pledge of the
Legion, which is, that all loyal citi
zens will give their utmost support
to further the best Interests of oui
Oovernment in this great crisis in
which we are involved. The chair
man also related a very interesting
story he had been told by a veteran
of the civil war, while he was so
journing in San Diego a few years
ago. The veteran at the time pre
dicted that he couldn’t conceive how
it was possible for the United States
to stay out of the conflict and retail
her self respect. But he (the Sar
Diego veteran) thought that foi
economic reasons Alaska should b<
exempted from participating in saic
conflict. (The chairman couldn’t
see it that way, neither does th«
scribe, and we presume that a)
true Alaskan citizens don’t eithei
because the moment the U. S. en
tered the war it then became es
sontially the duty of every Ameri
can citizen, whether in Alaska 01
elsewhere to bear his proportional
share of whatever burden there ttta:
be, or duty to perform in success
fully terminating the aforesaid con
flict.)
In his concluding remarks tb
temporary chairman stated tha
nominations for the permanen
chairman were in order.
The name of Judge G. A. Adam
(formerly clerk of the Distric
Court) was immediately propose*
by Mr Milton Roper who was upoi
the stage and also by District At
torney George B. Mundy who wai
among the audience, said nomlnattoi
was seconded from different part
Of the hall. The chairman very de
liberately asked if there were anj
further nominations, after a paust
the chair hearing none, he placet
the name of Mr Ad&mis before the
meeting and he was declared unani
mously elected. After the applaust
had subsided Judge Adams delivered
one of the most eloquent and pat
riotic speeches which has been hear
In Nome kinCe the United States en
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terwd the war. Among other things
he said that prior to April 1917 it
may have been alright for any of
us to have freely given expression
to ouii opinion regarding either
of the combatants participating in
the war, but since that time it is ab
solutely necessary for each and
every citizen to work harmoniously
in the direction which may inculcate
and promote true friendliness to
ward our government and our fel
lowmen. We should discountenance
and discourage anything said or done
which may be against ourselves or
our Allies. He also stated that if
there be a alien in our midst it is
the duty of all Loyal American citi
zens to assure him (the Alien) that
as long as he abides by the laws
of our country he is a welcome
inhabitant of our land. It was also
announced that there are 22 differ
ent countries represented by the
registrants in this section of the
country. The speaker very clearly
illustrated that this was a war of
Democracy and against Autocracy,
he went on to explain that it was
erroneous for anyone to think that
a progressive movement could pro
ceed without friction of some kind
developing therefrom. He appealed to
every man and woman in Nome to be
loyal to America, (great applause
was given.)
The Chair announced nominations
for Vice President were in order. J
, B (Dad) Williams nominated Antone
Polet for the position. There being
no further nominations Mr Polet
Iwas unanimously elected.
The next order of business was
. the election of a permanent secre
, tary. Milton B Roper, George B
Mundy and Frank C. Dean were
Dominated. Roper and Mundy de
. dined and Dean was unanimously
1 elected. (The vote which Mr Dean
received last evening evidently ought
; to eliminate any doubt as to his
loyalty to the United States Govern
ment, at least.)
The next order of business was
the selection of an executive com
’ mittee. A written suggestion was
j handed to the. chairman, that the
selection of said committee be left
to each organization in Nome to
1 choose one of their members (who
' must be a member of the Legion)
1 and recommend the name of their
1 representative, to tho next regular
meeting of the Nome Loyal Legion.
1 The chairman announced that he
! "understood the request referred to
* Fraternal Societies. His error was
corrected. Mr Wm Pearsor. sug
gested that the executive committee
be appointed by the chair. Mr
Charles Jones moved that the sclec
1 tiom be left to the various Fraternal
and Labor organizations to each
select one of their members to con
stitute the Executive Board of
Nomes’ Loyal Legion. . Mr Jones’
Imotlon was seconded from various
■ pdrts of the hall and was later
unanimously carried.
During the meeting the chairman
appointed a constitution and by
laws committee, consisting of Judge
C. W. Thornton, Mr Charles Jones
and District Attorney Geo B Mundy.
Said constitution and by-laws to be
prepared and presented for adoption,
amendment or rejection at the next
regular meeting of the Legion, which
is subject to the call of the chair
man.
The chairman introduced M. L.
D Lewis, one of Nome’s efficient
U S. Deputy Marshals. Mr Lewis
delivered a very able and eloquent
speech, the speaker had just enough
tof his southern drawl attached to his
delivery to make it very interesting
to listen to. He drew a verbal
picture of the many minor revolu
tions in days of yore, also of mat
ters pertaining to tho Civil War
of ’61 to 65 also stated that his
ancestors had marched behind the
gallant General Lee.
He went on to explain that today
no ill-felling existed between the
North and South, and said it was
essential for the best interests of our
Government that all true loyal
American citizens whether from
North, South, East and West should
unite and work for the interests
of the. United States and her allies
to win this great war. “We regret
that space will not permit us to
publish the details of Mr Lewis'
speech, because be brought out
many good points in reference to
the cementing together (with real
cement) of all Loyal American
citizens in aiding the United States
Government to carry out the stu
pendous undertaking which will ol
necessity be required from our gov
ernment in successfuly winning this
war.’’ The speaker concluded by
saying that we owe no apologies tc
autocratic Germany, or Wilhelm the
second.
Tho trend of the speakers remarks
were for citizens to forget theii
pieitty differences at this time and
unite for the great cause of victory
(He was roundly applauded wher
ho resumed his seat.)
The chair then announced that the
audter.co would have the pleasure
of listening to an address from one
of our local merchants. Mr Thorulf
Lehmann was then introduced (amid
great applause.) He started in by
saying Mr Chairman, Ladies and
Gontlemcn you’ll not hear a speech
from one of your merchants, at
least not at present, because I cams
here for the purpose of reading a
communication at the request ol
Mr Carl Lomen who regrets he Is
unable to attend this evening.. .
Mr Lehmann said his eye-sight
was poor and the light was bum.
Nover-the-lecs he very distinctly read
said communication which consisted
of a request from President Wilson,
that it was necessary fer every
person throughout the entire coui:
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try to assist in the conservation of
food supplies. (The applaure show
tad that) the Merchant's reading
ability was greatly appreciated, as
well as the logic contained in the
communication which lie read.)
The Chair introduced Mr W. C.
McGuire. His subject was in refer
ence to wool. He also read a very
lengthy telegram. Tho following
is a synopsis of the came.
Governor Riggs is in receipt of
a telegram from the President and
Mrs Wilson, in which they inform
the Governor of their intention to
donate to the Red Cross Fund the
wool from the sheep which are now
pastured on the White House lawn.
The wool will be divided into
two pound packages for each state
and territory and it is to bo auc
tioned off to the highest bidder.
The two pounds allotcd to Alaska
the Governor states will be divided
into four portions and a portion sent
to each division. It is hoped the
Wool will arrive at its destination
in time for the Red Cross war cam
paign fund week and will be In
charge of the Red Cross Chapter in
.each capital city.
Tho matter is to be given the
widest publicity.
The funds gathered will be turned
fin to the war fund as the Presidents
fund.
The wool can be auctioned in
whole or in part and could well be
used to embroider honor staffs.
< Wonderful opportunity to show
the President directly the patriot
ism of Alaskans.
< The money raised will be credited
to the total subscription of the Ter
ritory but will be handled under
the President’s orders.
It is suggested that each bidder
—individual or association—remit
’ten per cent With his bid, the same
to be considered part of the fund.
Tho Governor asks Mr McGuire to
accept the Chairmanship of the or
ganization and wire him daily high
est bid made for the day before and
at the close ofthe contest mail com
plete list of names of all bidders.
Juneau, Alaska, May 22-23 191S.
The following telegram was re
ceived today.
W. G. MeGuihe,
Nome, Alaska.
Following telegram from Davi
son for the successful bidders In
Territory for the wdol donated to
the American Red Cross from the
shearing of the White House sheep
will receive % letter signed by
President and Mrs Wilson and sent
direct from the Wb*te House;
Riggs
(The speaker.is some elocutionist,
and the reading of the telegram
brought a spontaneous response, in
the form of applause from all parts
of the hall.)
The chairman announced that it
gave him great pleasure to intro
duce a young man who was born In
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MR. WORKING-MAN
Don‘t Be Inconsistent
Spend your money with business--Tien who advertise in your paper,
and not with those who are working against the interests of the
working class.
Ask your merchant what his hours are and while you’re about it
also ask him if he has an unfair employment office in connection
thereto.
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Those who are
Not with you
are against
you
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THE REAL PRODUCER HAS
DISCOVERED IN HIS PAN, THE
MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO EN
FORCE THE 8 HOUR DAW.
’• WORKING-CLASS AMALGA
MATE.”
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It is treason
to give aid and
comfort to the
‘enemy
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i foreign country, but who was <
low c. naturalized American citizen. '
Mr Milton B. Roper was then intro- !
luced. He started in by saying be
was a Canadian by birth, but Cana- „
iians seemed to be getting scarce,
is Canada had sent as many men ;
if not more than herproportlonate ,
share (in regards to her population)
than any of the Allied countries.';
He also stated he didn’t intend to
Bpe&k about Canada or Canadians,
but about America and Americans. .
He said he Vfas proud to say that
he is an American citizen and also
proud of the fact that he is a
member of the Nome Mine Workers
Union No. 240 I. U. of M, M, and S.
W. He very ably illustrated the Im
portant and willing part the laboring
class of America are maintaining
in assisting to bring about a success
ful termination of the war to the
United States and her Allies He
spoke very highly of the labor
ing class in England and the other
Allied countries. He also specifi
cally stated that the Nome Loyal
Legion was not organiz’d to do
such dastardly things as was done
to the Rev. Bigolow and Frank
Little, and others. The fundamental
principle of the Legion was to up
hold more honorebl > acts toward
assisting the government than those
wero. He concluded by truthfully
saying that the laboring clacs in this
community yields to none, when
it comes to displaying real loyalty
ar.d patriotism towards the govern
ment of the United States of Ameri
ca. (The speaker received groat
applause, it Was really one of the
best talks mndo during the even
ing, especially from a working mans
point of view.)
Mr C W Thornton was the next
speaker introduced. He said he
thought he was called upon just to
fill in, for the purpose of entertr.in
ing the audience. He said he hadn’t
prepared a speech. He very elo
quently recitod Lincoln's dedication
speech which was delivered at Get
tysburg. The speech was indeed a
very appropriato one for those who
have recently given their lives on the
battle-fields of Europe.
(After the applause had subsid
id) the chair announced that Mr
rhomton was the last of the
icheduled speakers.
The chairman then asked the
mdience if they would like to hear
i few remarks from any person in
;he hall, if so, they weri at liberty
;o be called upo^. The name Of
dr George B. Mundy was immed
ately mentioned, he went Upon the
jlatform and gr.ve one of the most
Patriotic speeches of the evening.
Up ace will not permit U3 to repro
duce his speech but we will em
phatically state, so as to verify our
statement that he gave a very pat
riotic address. The audience de
monstrated very freily that they
'pprociated Mr Mundy’s talk, be
rause he surely did receive more
applause than any other speeker
did during said meeting. After the
last speak or retired the chairman
asked if there were any other speak
er present who would like to be
heard. Thera was no reply. (Al
though the scribe observed one par
ticular gjabfleslter in the gallery
who soems to delight to prate about
his patriotism when upon the
streets, or in grape juice emporiums,
but for come reason or another his
eloquence seemed to have boen “can
ned” last evening, and wo sincerely
hope it’s for six months at least. >
The meeting then adjourned in
duo form.
SACRIFICE SACK
Positively sold at a price below
cost. .Sanitary apa^ons, waitress
aprons, gloves, guest towels, coast
er sets, stamped goods, trays, snap
fasteners, all notions. Underwear,
and hosiery below mill price while
they last. .Also Lemon juice.
MISS A. F. OESTREICH.
When in search of a good warm
room go to Mod ini’s Building (form
erly Schneider). Rooms by the day
week or month.
GEO. MODI XI, Prop.
The Arctic Bakery will donate 5
per cent of their entire receipts,
from next Monday until next Satur
day, to the Red Cross Society.
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SAT. MAY 25TM 8:45 P. M.
Tickets $1,00
The Show is worth the
price; and the money will
be used for Our boys
RELIANCE
Dressed Clams
25 cents
6 cans for $ 1.25
They are especially nice
for Frying, Mincttig Cock
tails and Chowder.
TDORtfLF LEHMMIN