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Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
IDITAROD PIONEERS IGLOO INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS
 AND ENTERTAINS FRIENDS

At the conclusion of the regular busi- ness session of Iditarod Igloo No. 10, Pio- neers of Alaska, held last Wednesday night at A. B. hall, this city, public iastalla- ton of officers was held. At the conclu- sion of the ceremony those present en- joyed the entertainment provided by the old sourdoughs, in the form of dancing and delightful supper.
 The installation ceremony was conducted by Joe Smith, and the following were the officers who were solemnly pledged to full fill the duties for which they were elected for the ensuing year
 President c. Charles,
 Vice President Wales.
 Second Vice President Grant Murdock.
 Chaplain Brewis.
 Secretary Marsh.
 Historian-Charles E. Taylor.
 Treasurer-James Cody.
 Trustee-J. F. keenan.
 Sergeant at -Arms-George Adams.
 At the conclusion of the impressive in stallation ceremonies the hall was cleared and dancing was indulged in The music, which was excellent, was furnished by the Mandolin Club, consisting of Mrs. Percy G. Charles, Arthur Bourne, Billy Thomas and Dick Button.
 Supper was served about midnight, and full justice was done to the spread, which was presided over by that old dough" !" Frank Keenan, which makes it unneces- sary to bestow further praise.
 Dancing was resumed after supper and continued until late hour.
 AS is customary with Pioneer entertain ments, quite a number of creek people came in for the affair, and the entertain ment was most enjoyable one.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
BRANDEIS APPOINTMENT
 WILL AROUSE OPPOSITION

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-Louis D. Brandeis of Boston, one of the most widely known lawyers in America, was yesterday nominated by President Wilson to the place on the bench of the supreme court of the United States made vacant by the death of Justice Lamar.
 It is expected that his confirmation by the senate will be opposed strongly, as he figured prominently in the Pinchot -Ballin- ger controversy
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
AMERICAS COTTON TRADE
 CAPTURED BY JAPANESE

WASHINGTON, Jan 29-A bulletin issued by the department of commerce, discussing the fact that the Japanese man. masturers have captured the American cotton goods trade in China, states that the hope of American business lies in an entire change in the class of goods manu- factured for the Oriental trade.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
FOREIGN NATIONS FORBID
 TRANSFER OF SHIPPING

WASHINGTON, Jan 2S.-The depart ment of commerce has issued warning to Americans to make careful inquiry be- fore purchasing foreign vessels, because of the fact that Austria, Germany, France, Norway Brazil and Spain have enacted flaws forbidding the sale of vessels carry ing their flags.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
TERRIBLE LOSS OF LIFE AT SAN DIEGO, CAL

SAN DIEGO, Feb. Fifty persons were killed last Friday night when the dam at the city water plant broke and inundated an area two miles wide and fifteen miles long. Twenty-four bodies have been recovered For time it was feared that other dams would break. Marines from the war vessels in the harbor have been placed on duty to stop loot Sag in the flood district Several arrests have been made.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
UNUSUALLY SEVERE SNOWsTORM AT SEATTLE

SEATTLE. Feb. "A snowstorm lasting sixty hours has completely stopped traffic here The only :eegraphc service in operation east IS through Van- couver B. (. St. James cathedral has collapsed un- Ger the weight of snow, and many other structures have been damaged including several vacant build ings. Hundreds of men have been working all night clearing the snow from roofs
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
MUCH RIDICULED OFFICIAL
 HAS INFLUENTIAL DEFENDER

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2e-Senator Ben jamin Tillman of South Carolina, chair man of the senate committee on naval affairs praised Josephus Daniels as the greatest secretary of the navy this country has ever had, and attacked former Secre- tary Won Meyer in speech in the senate yesterday
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
MoRGANs DEPARTURE STARTS LOAN RUMoRs

NEW YORK, Feb. 4-J P Morgan. the hnancier. sailed today on the steamship Rotterdam for Eng land. He was accompanied by Benjamin Strong. governor of the New York federal reserve bank It reported that the object of their visit to Europe to talk over plan for another war loan to the en- tente allies Rumor has it that the amount desired Is $25O,OOO,OOO
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
EFFORT BEING MADE
 TO HEAD OFF CONSCRIPTION

LONDON, Jan. 29.-A proclamation has been posted throughout the country calling to the colors eight more groups of men who had been attested for military service under the recruiting plan of Lord Derby. The ages of those called range from 27 to 35
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
STEAMSHIP MISSING

LONDON, Feb, 4.-The Amercian steam ship Orleanian, which sailed from New York for Malta on December 23, has not since been heard from. The underwriters have abandoned hope for her safety.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
CANNOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF COMPANY'S DISABILITY
 GROWING OUT OF THE WAR

BOSTON, Feb. -Four suits instituted by the Guaranty Trust Company and the National City Bank against the North Ger man Lloyd Steamship Company, to recover g, 100000 damages alleged to have been caused by the failure of the steamship kron Princess Cecilie to complete her voyage be fore the outbreak of the war, have been dismissed.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
STEAMSHIPS IN COLLISION

HALIFAX, N S., Feb. 4.-The steamships Takata Maru and Selver have been in col lison southeast of Cape Race. Both are in sinking condition. The steamship Ar monia is standing by.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
AMERICAN SUBMARINE
 MAY HAVE BEEN LOST

CHARLESTON, Feb. 1.-Submarine Ks of the United States navy is reported to be missing and the coast guard cutters have been pressed into service to search for her. The quest is hampered by a severe fog.
 The missing submarine was en route with four others from New York to Key West
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
RUSSIAN PREMIER RESIGNS

LONDON, Feb. 4.-M Goremykin, the Russian premier, has resigned on account of i'll health. M. Sturmer has been appointed by the czar as his successor
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
WESTERN FRONT AGAIN
 SCENE OF OPERATIONS

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The most furious hghtng since the advance on pres IS being experienced on the west front The Germans have captured town located within seventy-hve miles from Parls.
 Berlin Reports Victory
 BERLIN, Feb. l.-All the German defenses near Neuvle have been regained and the French counter attacks hav been repulsed.
 Attack on Saloniki to Begin ATHENS, Feb 4.-Cerman, Bulgarian and lurk- ish troops will begin the attack on the franco-brtsh forces at Salonik on February 5.
 Why Greek Forts Were Occupied LONDON, Feb. 2.-The allies justify the occupa- ton of the Greek forts on Karaburan peninsula by reason of the fact that Greece permitted German submarines to approach Saloniki harbor.
 The Persian Expedition LONDON, Feb. 4.-General Aylmer's forces hold strong position on the River Tigris, but the recent floods have hndered the forward movement in Meso- potamia.
 Russian Forces Active PETROGRAD, Feb. 2-The Russians are show ing activity on every war front. They have laid siege to the city of Erzerum and have driven the Turks southward
 Smyrna Threatened by French PARIS, Feb, 2-French troops continue to land on the island of Mi;ylene. which gives them threat cning position over Asia Minor.
 Albania at Mercy of Austrians PARIS, Jan 29--The Fifth Turkish army, which has been operating against the allies at the Darda- reIes, has been ordered to the Greek frontier The Austrians, having met with no resistance, are ,o,, r,,,cb;no m Dnra7zo Albania IS oVerrun by the Austrian forces.
 Turk. Report Success Against Russians CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 1.-The Turks have re- captured from the Russians several strongy-de- tended positions Among the spells of war were thousand cames.
 Monteuerin Generals Assassinated by Patriots PARIS, Feb 3-Two Montenegrin generals have been assassnaed by patriots opposed to the captu- lation to the Austrans.
 Church Bell Nuisance Abolshed LONDON, Feb 3-By direction of the naval au- thorites. the police have ordered the discontlnuance of the use of the chimes on all churches, as pre- eautlonary measure.
 Germany Charges Brutality WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Germany has asked the United States formally to protest to England and France against the brutal treatment of prisoners by the entente allies.
 British Capture Norwegian Vessels LONDON, Feb -Four steamships three of which are Norwegian and one Danish, have been captured while carrying foodstufs destined for Ger many, and have been taken to Krkwall by British cruisers.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
ENTRANCE TO BALTIC IS STREWN WITH MINES

WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-The British have sown mines so thicky at the entrance to the Baltic sea as to make it impossible except to vessels guided by official pilots of the admiralty. United States Con- sul Skinner has been notified of the distance to the new mine field
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
FIRES IN MUNITIONS PLANTS

WILMINGTON, Del, Jan. 29.-Seven persons have been burned to death in four fires at the Dupont powder works, the origin of which is unknown
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
FIREMEN OVERCOME

DETROIT, Jan. 29.-A hundred 6remen were overcome by heat and gas while fight ing fire in the business district last night
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
HEIR TO SHAKY THRONE ENDS HIS TROUBLES

LONDON, Feb. 4,-Yussef Izzedn, heir apparent to the Turkish throne, has committed suicide at his palace by cutting the arteries in his wrist. He had been in Ill health for some tune.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
GERMAN THRIFT

PARIS, Jan. 29.-An odd instance of German thrift is shown in the fact that the hides of dead army horses are removed hy them
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
COLONEL LEAVES FOR LONDON

PARIS, Feb. 1-Colonel House, who is on a mission for President Wilson, left today for London.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
Missina Nessel Sinhted

WASHINGTON, Feb 2-The steamship Garfield reports sighting the missing sub marine Ks of Jupiter, south bound.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
To Purchase Lower California
TROUBLES ON BORDER UNABATED

FL PASO, Texas, Feb 2.-J. D. White, United States customs inspector here, Friday last shot and killed Mexican. The shooting was said to have been done in self-defense. On Monday White was indicted by the grand jury and IS held to answer murder charge.
 George Carrothers, special agent of the state de- partnent, has been recalled to Washington
 Typical Mexican Incident
 JUAREZ, Mexico, Feb. 2-General Ornellas military commander here until he fled to Fl Paso to escape the death sentence imposed on him by Villa has been taken from train by an armed squad and shot
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
Paris Also Suffers

PARIS Feb. l.-zeppelins visited this city on Sunday night. Twenty-fom persons were killed and many wounded. Fog prevented any defense being made against the raiders. The city is in panic and another rad Is expected
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
ZEPPELIN RAIDERS CONTINUE HEROIC WORK

LONDON, Feb 3-Six towns located on the eastern. northern and midland coasts of England visited by Zeppelins on Monday night, and ac- cordng 10 official announcement hfty-four persons were killed and sixty-seven injured Six Zeppelins participated in the raid. and more than two hundred bombs were used
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
British Capture Norwegian Vessels

LONDON, Feb. l-Four steamships. three of which are Norwegian and one Danish, have been captured while carrying foodstufs destined for Ger many. and have been taken to Kirkwall by British cruisers.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-05
Germany Charges Brutality

WASHINGTON Jan 29-Germany has asked the United States formally to protest to England and France against the brutal treatment of prisoners by the entente allies
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

Alaska brings about thirty tons of specimens gathered during the years spent in the north, in addition to a mass cf data of inestmable value in sciearil,c sense. This will be unloaded here and later shipped to Ottawa where the final results of the expedi-
 tion will be summarized and con- pleted. The Alaska will remain here. After discharging the cargo the ves- sel will proceed to Safety where she will be beached. Most of the party will proceed to the outside but it is possible that Dr. Anderson, the leader
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

The name of Leo Wittenberg was inadvertently left out of the article detailing the sailing and itinerary of the good ship Challenge published in yesterdays issue of the Nugget. Mr
 Wittenberg is sailing in charge of the expedition and is also master of the vessel and will guide it's destinies to the far off waters of Banks Land with the favor of fate and the weather gods
 It was also enormously stated that James Crawford was in charge of the engineering department whereas it is Otto Binder who will look after the coughing gas engine during the voy- age. The others aboard the vessel are James Crawford, Peter .Lockertson. Dcrt cistuaer, Gustaf Masick, Pipsuk, a native, Mrs. pipsuk, who is seam stress for the expedition, a child of the Piusuk family and Fred, native.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

After proceeding half way to the Arctic ocean, the schooner Teddy Bear which left here Sunday morning in command of Joe Bernard, became dis abled during an intense storm off Cape Spencer and was picked up by the Arctic and returned here early this morning. During the height of the storm the vessel shipped her rudder in some way and further progress was out of the question. Soon after ar rival here the little schooner was tow ed to Safety where she will be beached and the damage repaired Afterward Capt. Bernard will again set sail fol the Coronation Gulf section.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15
COUNCIL WILL ESTABLISH MUNICIPAL PUMPING
 PLANT

Like that famous parsonage of old
 who burnt his bridges behind him, the city council determined to cut loose from the power company for good and all in the matter of pumping ed a motion to notify the company that their services would not be need ed in that branch of city service after the first day of November And like the immortal Caesar, they faltered not
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

Mrs. George Maynard and daughter came close to becoming the victims of peculiar accident on Steadman aye nue last evening when a loose horse struck and knocked them down and all but fell upon them with the full weight of it's body While attempt ing to pass a team, the horse. to which was attached long chain, turned onto the sidewalk on which Mrs. Maynard and her daughter stood. The chain somehow became entangled around loose board in sidewalk throwing the animal across the walk and striking down Mrs. Maynard and the child. That the animal did not land upon them in it's fall is considered mir acle by those who witnessed the inci- dent. Fortunately neither Mrs. May hard or the little girl sustained other
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

as they crossed their Rubicon and de- cided to go 1t on their own resources
 And it was all done so nice and smooth that one news nose" in the audience seemingly did not catch the the drift of what they were at and thought they had made up their minds to sign up with the company. At cates. Under the circumstances he is hardly to be blamed that he did
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15
SUPPOSED GERMAN SUBMARINE
 FOUND TO BE AMERICAN International News Service.

NEW YORK. Aug. 15.-Tugs which were sent out to the vicinity of Fish CTS island to investigate the report that a submarine with her decks awash had been sighted in that vii cinity yesterday, reported today that the supposed German diver was an American vessel engaged in cruising.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

In a letter received by Nome friends Ward Estey writes that he is acting in the capaciu of disbursing officer for the Alaska road commission at Ruby but may come to Nome later on if noth- ing develops when the work of the commission is concluded for the sea son in that district.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

The feature to be shown at the Dream tonight The Walls of Jericho" five parts. has Edmund Breese and beautiful Claire Whiting in the lead ing roles The play of the same name played for one year continuously in New York city, The settings and gowns are gorgeous and the story very interesting from start to finish. Remember this is not religious pie ture, but is classed as a western and society drama, of the highest class. Everyone appearing in the cast are stars of Broadway.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

The Victoria is expected to return from St. Michael some time tomorrow and will probably leave during the late afternoon or evening. No word was received from the steamer up to mid afternoon and, as usual, the time of sailing is not certain.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

object of the present trip of the schooner Sea Wolf is not to trade as has been reported but to bring down a full cargo of coal from the Lisburne section for local consumntinnZ While en route the schooner will also meet the Challenge which is en route to the far north on a trading trip.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15
CAllAO RETURNS TO PORT. Pacific News Service.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 15.-The bark Callao, for which sea going tugs have been industriously searching for the past twenty four hours following the receipt of wireless messages from the vessel stating that the crew had mutined, returned quietly into port last evening under her own sail.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

Albert Watson will leave Tuesday morning for the fishing camp on Pil- grim river. Will leave every Tuesday and Friday for the camp. Information can be secured at Streetons office.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

Snake river is at present a busy looking scene with four vessels and number of launches tied up to the banks. The larger vessels are the Be linda, Ram. lTkiawak and the Norah
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

Senator Thomas McGann and Martin Ravenkilde arrived in town from Jess creek yesterday on business. They report that mining is going forward nicely in that section and everybody busy taking out the root of evil.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15
WEATHER REPORT.

August IA, 1916. Temperature-Max., 56; min. 40. Barometer-29 inches. Weather-Cloudy. Wind-SE., miles per hour
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

Deputy Marshal Terrill and Dr. Ramsay have gone to Solomon in con- nection with the sale of the dredge of the Mexico Montana Mining Company on Solomon river.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

Three ardent fishermen, Messrs. Burgh, Hall and Dr. Bayne, departed for Pilgrim river this morning to put in q few days whipping the waters for that famous trout stream.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15
NEWS NOTES

Al Braten expects to get away for Marshal City today with his launch. the Beaehcomber. The Ram will also probably leave for the Koyuk some time during the day.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

The Nugge; Is giving it's sLbscribers more telegraph news than any other paper in Alaska and will continue to do so. Send Tn your name and have inc Nugget delivered to your home or ,ffire Do 1t now
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

You can Keep your friends outside posted by having the Nugget mailed 'a them for 90 cents per month.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

After more than three years spent
 the wilderness of the Arctic, the trim little schooner Alaska, one of the ships of the now world famous ex- plorer. Viihljalmur Stefansson, drop ped anchor in the harbor, shortly be- ore five a. m. today bringing the first definite news of Explorer Stefansson and the new land he has discovered far to the north of the shores of North America.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

may return to the north to continue his Investigations
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

injuries than severe bruises and are able to be about today.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

Aboard the Alaska were the mem bers of what has been designated, the southern branch of the expedition, which departed from Nome during the second week in July, 1913, en route to Herschel island and the Coronation Gulf region under the leadership of Dr. Rudolph NJ. Anderson, a noted ex- plorer and scientist.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-08-15

not get it, for 1t was really almost unbelievable. But it is done. Strengthened by the statement of Councilman Ross that he had found establish city plant, the city dads faced the firing line like heroes and il was of with the old and on with the new" without a moments hesita-
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-01-19
PRESIDENT WILL
SPEAK IN MIDDLE
WEST NtxT.MOMTH
Central Section Of Country to
Be Visited First by Exec.
utive in Nationwide Pre-.
paredness Campaign.

Washington. Jan lb-Prcsidcnt
Wilson's first speaking trip to carry
the national defense fight Lcfore the
country viii begin early ia February
and probably viii cover middle west
ern states, including ohio. The pres
idcnt spent two hours today going
over invitations from all parts OF the
country. In his addresses o. the hp-
tional defense the president undoubt-
eddy will touch also on the Mexican
problem.
Several affairs on the Waite House
social calendar have seen y, stponcd
TO give the prcsid, n time for hts trip.
In addition To making a personal
appeal before the country IN numcr-
Gus public addresses In support of his
program for strcngtheniug the army
ana navy. the president plans to hold
further conferences ON the subject
with the leaders in congress.
Numerous reports which have come
To- the president of confusi u over the
.ssue in congress and uncertainty of
the outcome prompted the step.
The president ~ said To he unde-
tered ny the open opposition of the
pacifists. including William J. Hryan
and differences among adv COATES OF
national defense Owe the cxpct plans
to be adopted. lie " said also To- bee
convinced that the preparedness pro-
gram Is the best which can be offered
at this time.
Plans for the speaking ttips were
going forward rapidly today.
Hearings on the administrations
plans for national preparedness were
continued IA congress today.
Major General Leonard God. for
mer chief of staff OF the army and
now commander of the department uf
the east. appeared before the senate
military committee aud was to Ice fol-
lowed by Major General Carter. re-
tired.
Briradicr General Weaver. chief o..
coast artillery, told the house COM
mittec tnat while the fixed works
were intended primarily TO defend
cities and lnchoragcs. they also were
the support ~ the navy and were In
tended Ia support the mobile army
along the coast lin" Guns cot large
calihcr. ne said. would be rusncd to
any point To- drive OF cncmy warships
PROTECTING landing parties.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-01-19
PERSONAL MENTION

Myrun r. Douglass has returned
from chicago, where he has boon fof
the last few months. 60 take a posi-.
ton on a local newspaper.
\ Judgment of S'35.25 on a prom.
issory note %arninst " g Lane IN
favor OF the state National bank oi
Albuquerque was granted by Iudrc IL
+. Baynoids IN district cou.t today.
Leo T. Anderson forest ranger ul
Qucsta, ~. NJ, Is a visitor az the dis.
trict forest office today.
John d.. Guthrie aud Charles Hin.
dcrcr, forest supervisors at Flagstaff
and Prescott, Ari2., respectively. ar.
rived In the city today on detail duty
Mr and Mrs. Earl Wylder ioft last
night Tor their home in Greer. Ariz
after "A visit here.
Friends learned today of he mar
rage on Monday oi Miss Ethel Kist-
Ter To Thomas \ Dunahuc. ay Justice
Of The Peace George H. craig. Mr.,
Donahuc is connected with the I'm.
pcrial laundry.