THE MOST PATRIOTIC
DEMONSTRATION IN THE HISTORY
OF NOME WAS HELD LAST EVENING
MANY CITIZENS INCLUDING MEN, WOMEN, AND
CHILDREN IMMEDIATELY RESPONDED TO THE
CALL TO PURCHASE LIRERTY RONDS.
“NOME’S QUOTA OVERSUOSCRIRED”
In response to a call issued by
the local Council of National De
fense, subsequent to a request from
President Wilson, almost the entire
population turned out last night
and participated in the most Pa
triotic demonstration in the history
of the camp.
About 8.30 p. m. Captain Thomas
A, Koss of the Coast Guard Station
'assembled the parade in the vicinity
jof Barrack Square, after which the
order to “Forward March” was given
iby Lieutenant Summers, and to the
tune of drummer Chas Lescher’s
Rapa-tap tap, the parade headed up
Front Street with Lieutenant
Summers and Pcdeley in the lead.
They wiere followed by the local
Board of National Defense, thence
came 50 of the Registrants each
carrying an American Flag, the ma
jority of the Soldier Boys from Ft
Davtia were next in line, then came
the members of the Coast Guard
Station, and last but not least fol
lowed almost the entire population
of the city. The procession en
tered the Eagle Hall, after which,
the seating capacity was, practically
filled to its full capacity.
Space will not permit us to go
into the details of everything which
.was said and done in the Eagle
Hall last evening, we’ll just publish
a synopsis of what took place.
The following named citizens oc
cupied the reserved seats upon the
platform.
Judge Wm. A. Holzheimer—Chair
man.
Mayor G. J. Lomen.
Senator John Sundback.
H. S. Thompson.
Dis Att. G. B. Mundy.
Attorney O. D. Cochran.
Ralph Lomen.
. Lieut. Summers.
Lieut. Pedeley.
Rev. C. H. Shank.
Capt. T. A. Ross.
Rep. A. A. Allan.
\ M. Kennelly Pres’ Miners Union.
Spfecial Agent Thos. Gaffney.
Postmaster J. J. Walsh.
Wm. Stipek.
•and four of the leading Ladies of
the local Red Crass Society.
Mrs. Sauvain.
Mrs. Polet.
Mrs. Frawley.
Miss Helen Lomen.
Judge Holzheimer called the
meeting to order about 9 p. m.
The school children accompanied
by the ochestra sang ’’America,"
the audience joining in the chorus.
A splendid selection was render
ed by the orchestra, after which the
chairman in a very able manner
(explained the purports of the meet
ing, he also briefly entertained the
audience with a part of the his
tory of his boyhood days. Ho
addressed his closing remarks to
the) Registrants by saying your
Country is proud of you, and Nome
(s also proud of you, and we feel
assured you’ll do your duty as our
ancestors did m the days of yore.
He also said America expects
every liberty loving man to do his
duty, by assisting to speedily ex
terminate “That Butcher the Kai
ser.’’ (The chairman’s remarks
were greeted with applause.)
The Rev. C. H. Shank was then
introduced. He started off by saying
1 am very glad for this hour, ^’ve
boen waiting tor it during the past
jsix months. I am an American
citizen, and the three cardinal points
in the fundamental priciplcs of our
(Country are. First, We have the
right to vote for those whom we
desire. The scribe views this from
exactly the. same angle as the Rev.
does.) Second, Under the laws we
(are born free and equal. Third, '
Our country gives us the right to '
worship God according to our own '
dictates. «
Ho also mentioned the urgent ne- «
cessity of a successful termination *
of the war, in the interest of the «
AlHes. The Devine right of the •
people Is Democracy and that’s why •
we are here for, to assist in sell- •
$ng Liberty Bonds to help our •
Sammies to bethei first over the •
top. A very appropriate poem en-J •
titled, “Over the Top” was read,
after which Rev. Shank retired
(mid applause from all parts of the
Hall.)
A. A. (Scotty) Allan was the next
speaker. “Scotty” said, Radies and
Gentlemen, boys and girls. He
then went on and mentioned a few
German atrocities which he said
were told to him when he was in
France. A couple of his short
stories were of a rather humorous
nature. Others were quite the re
verse, such as one of the Allied
soldiers when about to unde rgo an
operation on account of an injury
to his left eye. He said one of the
German Physicians slipped up from
behind and gouged the right (the
good) eye. He recited another in
cident ol'the Allies retaking a vil
lage and finding a couple of their
comrades, who had fallen into the
/hands of the Germans, nailed to a
barn door, one of them was still
alive. He also mentioned meeting
a former Nomeite (an American
citizen) a German by birth who paid
a visit to Germany just prior to the
war, he was detained and shortly
afterwards sent to the front. Ten
month later he was taken prisoner
by the British. He was longshoring
at Calais when he attracted “Scot
ty’s” attention by hollering, “Hello
Scotty, when did you leave Nome?”
He also spoke or Kenneth Marr, and
Rene Haas. He wound up by say
ing its up to every loyal American
citizen to do his “Bit.” (Scotty
was interupted, by applause from
the audience, several times during
his remarks.)
fflElmer Reed and choir then sany
"Tramp, Tramp, the boys are march
ing,” which was greatly appreciated
by the Registrants.
Thos. Gaffney was the next speak
er, and without playing any favor
ites, the scribe when shifting his
notes, found the notation that Tom
wa sreally the most eloquent orator
ofthe evening. He commenced his
oration by referring to th Scotch
man’s speech, he then went on and
quorted a paragraph of Robert Em
mets famous speech from the Dock.
He also illustrated that the Germans
have attempted to take in too much
Territory, he went on to show the
-why’s and wherefore’s. He read an
article from the Saturday Evening
Post, which was published eight
years ago, referring to the German
ruling class. He said at the ermina
tion of the war the world will be
made safe for democracy. In the
speakers opinion the war was prac
tically when the Battle ofthe Marne
was fought. H^ealso announced the
fact that the Laboring Class in
America were standing shoulder to
shoulder with the administration in
this worlds crisis. He concluded;
by paying a magnificent tribute to
the Ladies of the local Red Crass
Society. (Great applause greeted the
fluent orator.)
The orchestra played another ap
propriate solo which seemed to be
appropriated (judging by the ap
plause) by the entire audience.
The Poet Laureate of Nome (Dan
Crowley) recited a superb poem, en
titled, “U. S. (us) for You,” cam
posed by Frank Cotter of Seward
Several local skits (nevertlu-less
facts) were injected by the elocu
tionist, such as Sammy we’re with
you, but don’t send us any more
political misfist, w© want decent
mails, and likewise trails, etc, it
was really one ofthe "Hits” of the
evening. (Dan retired urder a
thunderous applause.)
O. D. Cochran was then intro
duced as the next speaker. He
started in by telling the audience
why we are here. (In the. Hall.)
He went on to explain about the
third Liberty Loan. He also cited
many instances which occurred prior
and subsequent to the commence
ment eftho war. (Th. many facts
which were qv. it j\ by the speaker
seemed to reach their mark with the
audience) . The able attorney retired
befer; the hand clapping subsided.
Mayer Lemon (The Dad cf u ?
as was suggested by the chairman.,
but eviden tly doubted by ‘ ome) was
the next «pc«.knr. He a e.'.rly .vsfi
forcibly explained the urgent neces
c’ty for th.se wh > could r.ffc d it
to subscribe toward the Third ‘Lib
erty Loan. He. also explained that
a $50 Liberty Bond could be bought
on the installment plan, providing
the purchaser deposited 25 per cent
down, and the balance at the rate
*1— »% wSm JU A .1. •% »T« .1.
of 17 cents per day until payed for.
He also dwelt upon the loyalty of
true American citizensship, he said
tho peace of the world is at stake,
and it is very essential that the
Allies win the war.
The speaker read a few telegrams,
one was from President Wilson, (via
a Mr Blair) urging the necessity of
pounding to the limit the sale of
Liberty Bonds. Another was read
from Candle stating the citizens in
the northern camp had subscribed
the sum of $5,150 with an addition
of $1,000 from Fritz Weinhart. A
message from Council was also read
stating that the people over there
had responded to the purchasing of
Liberty Bonds tothe amount of $2,
150. A telegram was read from
Marshall showing that the citizens
in said camp bought Bonds to the
extent of $2,000 and the citizens at
St Michael sent word that they had
subscribed for $5,000 worth.
The school children sang the Pat
triotic song entitled, "Loyalty.”
True to the Red, White and Blue etc.
(This was appreciated by the au
dience in the shape of a' thunderous
applause.)
One ofthe principal features of the
evening was the drill exhibiton by
a detachment of soldiers from Ft
Davis. It was a pleasure to watch
the clock werk efficiency of the
boys from the Fort. They did re
markably well under the able in
struction of Sergeant Chrisman who
is to be highly commended upon his
ability as a drill-master.. (The
Soldier Boys were loudly applauded.)
Wm Stipek then addressed the
meeting. He spoke along the lines
of how urgent it was for machanics
over the military age to respond to
the call of our country by offering
their services to assist in ship con
struction etc. The speaker also read
an article from the Seattle Union
Record, showing what the Unions
on the outside were doing toward
assisting Uncle Sam. The Seattle
Labor Temple subscribed $1,000 for
the purchasing of Thrift Stamps.
The applause showled the speaker’s
remarks were wjll taken.
Ralph Lomon was introduced by
the chair. He spoke along the lines
of loyal citizenship. He also read a
SWIFT'S EXTRA FANCY PREMIUM
HAM 38 CENTS lb.
Reduced from 45 cents
__ THIS IS NO CASH SALE PROPOSITION. NOR IS IT A
CASE OF GETTING RID OF OLD STOCK.
It is one of the several reductions, that we
have made in our prices.
These hams are the very flue st that Swift puts up. We
received them on the last trip of S. S. Victoria, and they will
be sold at above price until the the whole shipment is sold.
Thorulf Lehmann
resolution pertaining to the organiz
ation of the Order of the Loyal
Legion. % (Space will not permit us
to publish it in this issue, we’ll do
so in our next.) The applause il
lustrated the approval of the resolu
tion. A copy of said resolution was
handed to each person in the aud
ience for their signature, or other
wise. Apparently nearly everyone
present signed same.
H. S. Thompsoon was the next
speaker, he selected for his subject,
“Dad and the Boys”. It was very
interesting. He wound up in a very
enthusiastic manner by telling the
Registrants to go to it. 1
The chairman announced that the
sale of the Liberty Bonds was open
He proceeded to dispose of them in
an auctioneering way. He surely
deserves a Noble Prize for the mast
erly manner in which he acted the
part. (It was almost perfect.) His
persuasive manner soon convinced
the audience that it was their loyal
duty to come through, which they
speedily did to the amount of
$41,850.00. Mr. Lilly, one of the
most efficient, and courteous clerks!
employeed in the District Court
House volunteered his services to do
the bookkeeping for the auctioneer
last evening. Mr. Lilly ,'nd the
Worker reporter compared notes as
follows:
Name Amount
Alexson, Freeda .$ 100.00
Anpher, Catherine . 100.00
Anderson, S. C. 50.00
Azoff, George . 100.00
Bowen, R. .. 200.00
Bongard, Katherine .... 100.00
Berg, Earl . 100.00
Brinker, C. A. 600.00
Braten, A1 . 100.00
Bottaml M. 50.00
Barton, Miss . 200.00
Collir.s, Jere . 100.00
Chaco Mrs. D. B. 200.00
Corrigan, Phil . 200.00
C^tiri n O. D. 200.00
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Mr. Union Man
SCRUTINIZE YOUR PAPER VERY CLOSELY
REFORE MAKING YOUR PURCHACES
BE LOYAL TO YOUR CLASS AS WELL AS
TO YOUR COUNTRY
REMEMBER YOUR FRIENDS
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not with you
are against
you
It it is treason
to give aid
comfort to the
enemy
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Crowley, Jean . &0.0C
Crowley, Helen . 50.00
iChillgren, Eline . 200.00
Carey, Bob . 100.00
Caroy, Mrs . 100.00
Dean, Frank . 150.00
Daly, J. P. 100.00
Dowing, J W. 50.00
Delezen'>, Fay ., 100.00
Douglas, J . 50.00
Davcy, Mrs . 100.00
Denhart, Mrs . 100.00
1 Elvedahl, O . 100.00
Erickson, Mrs E. L. 100.00
Freeding, Esther ... 50.00
Frr.wley, James . 100.00
Frawley, Mrs James .... 100.00
Gawne, A1 . 5,000.00
Griffith, M. W. 100.00
Grantham, Helen Ruth. . . . 50.00
Holzheimer, Wm A. 450.00
Hewitt, Mrs James E. ... 1,000.00
Hanson, Matt . 100.00
Hoven, Ed . 100.00
Hartman, A1 . 100.00
Holzheimer, Mrs W.m A. 100.00
Holt, Ed . 100.00
Holzheimer, Catherine .. 50.00
Jones, Dan . 250.00
Jordan, W. H. 100.00
Julian, R. B. 100.00
Jackson, Grant . 100.00
Johnson, Gus . 100.00
Johnson, Gus H. 100.00
Kelly, Con . 100.00
Kittilsen, A. N. 3,000.00
Kemp, AS. 100.00
Kieoelp, Frank. 100.00
Kondella, Mrs. ... 60.00
Kelly, Patrick E. 50.00
Kittilsen, Mrs A .N. 1,000.00
Kristen Bros. 1,400.00
Kristan, Mrs . 500.00
Kristan, Maxey . 100.00
Kristan, Joe. 100.00
Lehmann, T. 200.00
Lomen, Harry . 100.00 ,
Lomen, Mrs Alfred .... 100.00
Ughthlll, J. 300.00
Lisson, D. R. 300.00
Lomen, Carl J. ,100.00
Lomen, G. J. . .. 100.00
Loerpabel Wm. 150.00
Lighthill, Mrs J. 100.00
Lehmann, Mrs T. 100.00
Larson, Lillian. 50.00
Lidman, John . . 50.00 *
Lomen, Helen . 50.00
Lomen, Alfred . 100.00
Lewis, C. W. 1.500.00 .
Lyle, H. J. 50.00
McKay, Chas . 2.400.00
Mundy, George B. 100.00
Moose, Loyal Order of .. . 500.00
Milot, Chas . 100.00
McCann, Thos . 200.00
McGuire, Valerie. 50.00 ^
Mulligan, Mrs Thos. 100.00
Mielko, Clara . 50.00
Nielly, B. .. 200.00
I. O. O. F. No 5 . 1,500.00 -
Nelson, Lord . 100.00
Nelson, Ed . 50.00
Neilly, Wilfred. 50.00
Nicon, N. M. 100.00
Neilly, Mrs B. 50.00
Kenmsn. Dr. D. S. 200.00
O’Neill, Hugh . 100.00
Olson, Jens . 100.00
O’BrSen, Francis . 50.00
O’Brien, John D. 50.00
Paulson, Peter . 500.00
Pearson, Alex . 300.00
Price, Chas . 200.00
Polet, Alvin . 50.00_
Polet Emely . 50.00
Pedley, Lieut . 100-00
Pigeon, Harry . 1,500.00
Pigeon, Mrs. 500.00
Quigley, E W. 500.00
Reed R. W. J. 100.00
Rosa, Thos. A. 100.00
Runyan, Mrs Davis. 500.00
Rankin, Chas H. . 100.00 ?
Ross, Mrs Thos A. 50.00
Ross, Norman . 100.00
Rowe, Margaret . 60.00
Reed Mrs, R. W. J. 50.00 •
Riddell, John . 500.00
Rowe, Mrs. W. J. 260.00
Raume, Louise . .. 50.00
iundback, John . 100.00
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