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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21

except the army, aavy marines and national guard, the president and congress have not as yet announced their policies with regard to volun- teers, my advice would be that you gather and train men as well as you caa now and before they are far ad- vanced there doubtless will be the machinery created by which they can be brought into some formal service"
 Territorial legislature recently pass ed an appropriation for war emer- gency and other purposes and this fund can be used for effecting mili- tary organizations and paying neces- sary expenses incurred in such or ganizatons such as rent of hall for drilling purposes and so. forth to be paid by governor upon certiacatiou by proper oficesr"
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21
ATTENTION! HOME GUARDS
 NOW IS THE ACCEPTED TIME! !

the call of our president if he so orders
 The sum and substance of the or gan1zation is in the following wire received from Covorn"r ]. F. A. Strong by Mayor Lomen last night.
 Many Alaskan towns have organ i2ed military bodies or home guards principally for home defense in pres ent crisis confronting the nation and this includes the territory. While these bodies have not as yet receiv- ed any military status it IS probable that such will be accorded them in the near future. Have received the following from the secretary of in- terior but am unable to add anything more to it now.
 No military organization can be recognized under the present status
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21

On the floor of the Eage. hall many bloody battles will be fought during the coming summer for Nome is to have real military contingent who will get into. training right awaA So, rally round the flag boys and answer your country's call,
 Military training is recognized to be the best kind of physical develop ment possible. To us cooped up in stores and offices it will be very bene- ficial Again. It is for home defence and we all will surely answer [ Q call.
 Arrangements are now being per fected by the mayor whhc-covered ty the territorial appropriation--will allow of immediate action. Let us al be there to Gs'pst in the protec- ton 3s our country and to answer
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International News Service.

PARIS, April 21.-Offeial dispatches received here today state that ter rife fighting has ragged all night north of the river Aisne. The Germans made a strong counter attack near Monthaut and were repulsed with heavy losses.
 While one section of Neville forces repulsed the counters of the Germans during the night the other section made several night attacks on the northern end of the line with great gains.
 Many square miles of territory were captured and the trenches which but yesterday were in possession of Ger man troops and now occupied by the French.
 General Neville m his dispatches state that he has the Hindenberg line pinned fast and is again in readiness to continue the blg drive.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21
ROOSTER PROGRAM AT
 THE DREAM SUNDAY

-Four Feathers" the feature war picture will be repeated tonight The five stupendous acts, 1t contains some of the most remarkable fighting sit- forty scenes of spectacular photo play. Sunday night the week end program will show the $5O,OOO,OOO munition .x- plosion in New York city and other vital events contained in the Pathe comedy entitled '"The White Hope" and a magnificent western drama in
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21
International News Service.

International News Service.
 AMSTERDAM. April 21.-Ger- many is afiame. riot and bloodshed is rampant in many of it's principal cities for all of it's munition workers have gone out on strike. Even the gigantic Krupp factories at Essen are not turning a wheel
 Tep thousand strikers endeavored to burn up the town hall at Magde- burg and were fired on by the troops many being killed. Before the situa- ton was controlled by the military much property was destroyed by the rioters and considerable blood was shed.
 The Dusseldorf General Anzeiger states that resolutions of a most rev olutionary character were. presented at mass meeting which was held enormous crowds. The military were ordered out; many thousands of sol diers were drawn in cordon around the meeting but did not attempt to stop the proceedings.
 Amid the cheerings of the assem- at Berlin which was attended by bled multitude at the strikers meet
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international News Service.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 20.-- Thomas J. Mooney, who was tried, convicted and sentenced to death for participating in the bomb outrage which was committed during the pre- paredness parade in San Francisco last summer will be granted a new trial.
 That is the decision of the court today after an extended hearing. Bourke Cochran, lawyer of inter- national reputation. who appeared for the defence proved to the satisfac- tion of the court that the testimony of Frank Oxman-the so-called cattleman of Oregon--was false. Ox- man swore that he saw Mooney on Market street at the point where the explosion took place before and im- mediately after that awrul happen ing.
 Evidence was also produced of a sensational character which conciu-
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 GAIN ON
 WEST FRONT
lr.ernationai News Service.

LONDON, April 21.-Field Marshal against the Germans defending Cam brai and in the onslaught captured the village of Villiers and Guislau an important sector in the main line of the Cambrai-St. Quentin defences.
 The winning of these positions practically isolates the great fortress of Cambrai. Desperate fighting marked this engagement and both sides lost many men in the struggle.
 Attacking simultaneously with the French the British made further gains east of Arras and captured the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21
THREE GERMAN HARNESSES
 ARE SUNK BY THE BRITISH

tive when sighted by the cruiser fleet who immediately came into action. The Germans attempted ot run for it as the British fleet were superior in numbers and running fight took place.
 The admiralty reports stated that the Germans put up a good fight but thelr craftsmanship was poor and their ammunition defective. Ships that were hit did not sustain the damage which should naturally re- suit from guns of such caliber.
 Two torpedo destroyers who en- deavored to help the battleship-which was the slowest of the German ves-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21
IT LOOKS LIKE TIE BEGINNING OF THE END
GOVERNMENT TO
 LIFT CENSORSHIP

government. This Is in accordance with the opinion of many high of fcials, who believe that the confi- dence of the masses is better main tained by keeping them thoroughly posted on the steps taken by their ad- ministration in a time of war, than by adopting a strict censorship.
 It is pointed out that the Ameri- cans are not q class who will work in the dark. To have their support therefore, it is decided in this bill to eliminate censorship as far as safe ty would justify.
 It is expected that the conscrip- tion b1 will come Up again today.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21
SAFE CONDUCT GRANTED
 AUSTRIAN AMBASSADOR

from Vienna.
 Now that safe conduct has been guaranteed him it is expected that the count will make an early de- parture for his own country
 During his stay in Washington he made many friends, who express themselves as sorry that lhe situa- tion makes il necessary for him to leave.
 In the social life his entertainments were among the features of the season.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21

COPENHAGEN, April 2l.-Every ammunition plant in Germany is closed and the workers refuse to re- sume their duties i: the factories. In Essen which is the center of the manufactures of war munitions all of the workers are out on strike.
 Vast indignation meetings were held and many prominent socialists gave expression to their opinions. The military were in attendance but did not interfere with the meeting.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21

sels-went to the bottom with the larger ship. The chase was carried on unti. the German ships of war were lost in a fog off of Ostend.
 A large fleet of destroyers and cruisers were sent out from Sheerness to head off the German boats. They have not yet reported.
 For several weeks past the admir- alty have been expecting the Ger man navy to make their appearance iI the North sea. The battle fleets in those waters have been considera- ble strengthened end are constantly patrolling along the coasts of Jut- land and the Netherlands.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21
international News Service.

international News Service.
 WASHINGTON, April 21.-The government spy and censorship bill came 10 the front yesterday, caus- ing delay ia the bringing up of tho seleetiyc conscripton bill.
 Cummings of Iowa introduced an amendment which carried allowing the freedom of the press except when dealings with the movements of troops to the front
 This amendment greatly lberalizes the press provision of the bill mak- ing i, possible for the press to keep the country informed on all other important moves on the part of our
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21

ing, resolutions were passed calling for peace without the annexation or holding of any of the territory cap tured by the Germans. The total abolition of compulsory military ser vice is demanded. These were the two features of the meeting.
 The situation is most serious says the Dusseldorf paper and it is spread ing throughout entire Germany. Near ly all of the ammunition factories have closed their doors tnd are strong ly guarded by large detachments of the military.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21
8 HR, UNDERGROUND LAW
 IN EFFECT MAY FIRST

decide on joint bill, or to include features of one in the other and rec cepted by the two houses the bil. goes to the governor for his signature.
 All Indications point to the passage of this measure as overwhelmingly endorsed by the people last election.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21
International News Service.

WASHINGTON, April 21.-A cable received here today from Ambassador Page at London, states that England is ready to grant safe conduct 10 Count Taranowski.
 Taranowski is the recalled Austrian ambassador who recently asked for, and was immediately granted his pa pers by Secretary Lansing
 This act was followed by the sev- Austria and the recall of Penfield
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21
MOONEY UNDER DEATH SENTENCE
 IS GRANTED A NEW TRIAL

sively proved that Oxmaa persistent ly endeayored to coerce E. E. Ring all into testifying falsely. Ringall was one of the star witnesses pro- duced by District Attorney Fickert, who conducted the prosecution.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21
NOTICE.

The Moose will give a dance in the little Eagle hall on Monday evening. April 23, at 9:30 D. m. to which all are invited. Prizes will be awarded mission, gents soc, ladies free.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21
Pacific News Service.

FaCiUC NeWS 0eTVlCes
 JUNEAU, April 21.--Thls morning the eight-hour underground law was signed by Governor Strong and vii, go in effect on May 1. The general eight hour law covering all wage and salary employees passed the house the speaker of the house, and Murray of the third division. It has now gone to conference committee with the senate, as it is in conflict with the general eight hour law passed by the senate.
 The course followed in such cases is for the conference committees to
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International News Service.


 LONDON, April 21.--In the grey hours of the morning dawn a naval engagement was fought off the Straits of Dover today between a light cruis- CT detachment of the channel fleet and i've German war vessels resulting in deStrOyers and one German battle- ship. Five German sailors were all that were rescued from the ships sunk. There were no casualties on the British side.
 The German fleet was encountered of Ramsgate and were making the naval base at Sheerness their objec-
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village of Connelieu The attack was made this morning at day break and many prisoners were taken.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21

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LONDON, April 21.-Dispatches received here from Holland describe serious conditions existing in Ger
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-21
ATTENTION MEMBERS F. o. E.,
 NO 75.

Meet in club rooms at 1:O0 D, m. Sunday to attend memorial services.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
PALMER BEGINS TAKING
OVER ENEMY PROPERTY
Administrative Detnils Arranged md
President Soon VIII Confer Re-
quisite Powers on CustudInn
Try Associated Press.l

tI'y Associated Pressl
" ASHlNGTDN, October % = Ar
rangemcnts We're made to-day AT A con-
ference between President Wilson
and \. Mitchell Palmer. custo-
dan OF enemy property, to put
INTO complete operation the pro-
visions Of the trading with-the-cnemy
law for custody Of property in this
country OF German citizens, and those
of countries allied with Germany.
Receipt OF enemy property already
has begun, tho first receipts being a
lra!t Voluntarily rendered the custo-
Han. who promptly invested in Liberty
bonds.
Administrative details were arranged
to-day an within a shor. time prom
"r'y worth millions Of dollars will be
the cu7tod!ans hands President
Wilson soon will Issue an executive
order. formally comforting tho requisite
pow."s VI IN Mr.. Palmer. who will fur
'!sh fidelity bond in the sum Of 500
600. The order also VIII authorize cx-
p"nditure Of appropriations. including
engagement OF necessary assistants and
opening OF branch bureaus for receipt
= enemy property.
Mr.. Palmer san after his conference
With the President that nc was prepar
'"G 10 enforce the law as IL stands tor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
Broadway in Dark
Until 8 at Might
Far-Famcd Electric Signs Won't
BE Turned On at Usual
Winter Hour.

WASHINGTON. October 2o.-Darkcn-
ing OF Eroadway's far-famcd electric
signs to save coal for war purposes
WAS discussed 1T IL hearing given rep
rcSentatives OF the Broadway Asso-
citation. of New York. TO day by the
fuel administration. The conference
was the first Of 4 series that Will he
held mere TO take up measures design
cd TO prevent waste of the country's
fuel supply.
y compromise proposal IL was said
tonight. probably would be made eff
fcC,ive. under which lights on New
Ycrk's great thor"ughfare will not he
turned on until 8 o'clock +. NJ this
winter instead Of at 4:3O O'Clock or
o'clock, az formerly. This, il is de-
clarcG will reduce the apex load now
carried by electric producing COM
panies early In the night. which means
the consumption of Il great amount OF
coal Factories will have closed by
o'clock. and the subway rush will
have subsidized.
deduction of the use OF coal for
unnecessary electric lighting Through
out the country is only one of the
many measures 'he conservation de-
pritncnt OF the fuel administration
haas under consideration for increas-
ing the supply Tor hous"holdcrs and
manufacturing establishments engaged
in war work 4 general order will
be prepared soon directing coal-pro-
ducirS concerns and railroads to give
priority Of shipment to dealers sup
plying domestic consumers and to IN
dustrics described essential
II th"r" still appears TO be "a short
age the list % noncssen;i;I Industries
viii be extended uut;l only those en-
gagged in war work and supplying the
population with necessarics viii he
supplied.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
STATEMENT or CONDITION
OF NORTH CAROLINA RASI<S
[Snccialto The Tin,.snis

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.
RALEIGH y. c.. October "a
statement Of the condition OF State
banks Of North Carolina 4, the close
OF business September II. issued to.
day by the Corporation Commission
shows net increase in resources the
past year Of s2s.7o9.s54 There are
4t3 OF these State banks. including
twenty five branch banks.
The resources total sl32.ls6.566. com
pared with sl03,476.6s7 for September
one year ago.
The deposits aggregate close TO $780,
100000. gain OF about $4,000, 900 for
the year.
The capital stock at this time Is
Sl2.26l.s01. gain of s7sl.257 for the
year; the surplus fund is s4.O2I.4os n
gain of s6o7,7s2 for the year.
The loans and discounts aggregate
s9o.G74,o67. gain of sls.o9s.3iO: over
drafts. s611.134. a gain of s131 COS.
United States bonds. sl,206,4O n gain
of s1,203,004 for the year.
Made Milk Inspector.
John E. Pile. OF Lebanon, was YES
terday appointed food and milk inspe.
tor for the Ninth District.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30

lions allied with Germany. as we'll hs
that OF Germans. He explains that Tho
president might suspend The laws
operations as to property Of Turkish
Bulgarian, Austrian and other allied
citizens whose nati~ns are not at war
with the United States. although that
question had not yet been discussed.
The ultimate disposition OF property
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30

building at Montross. wcstmorcla nd
County. was destroyed by fire several
days ago. The school was in session
when the fire was discovered. All Of
the children escaped. but no furniture
was saved The building cost s3cO5O,
and the furniture was worth $3.50.
There was insurance OF about $4,000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30

by J. Il. Stevens, general manager %
tho Chesapeake and Ohio limos. that r.
|. Cabell. chief engineer OF the Chssa.
pcakc and Ohio. had been appointed
chief engineer of the Chsapcakc an,
ohio Northern. succeeding William :
Michel. OF the Hooking Valley. who, has
returned to his former duties. :, Mr..
Cabell makes his headquarters In Rich.
lnond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
ASIDE.

from the fact that the Starr is made
oy expert piano makers, it is Photograph that is
unique in construction. Those who know most about
music prefer the Starr because it reproduces the
exactly
The Starr Photograph is to sound waves the same
as mirror is to objects. 1t reproduces each sound
wave exactly as 1t was recorded; consequently when
you hear your favorte artist on the Starr Phonogranh
you hear the music sung originally
Live merchants should get in touch with us now
mere is some good territory open. Write to-day
for our dealers proposition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30
Military Student. Not EXEMPT.

"'H'"ry S0HueH'N NO1 FHemB0.
Students in military schools are not
cN"mpt from draft. Governor Stuart
yesterday Informed exemption board
officials who had made inquiries as
to the status of Virginia Military In
stitute selected men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30

taken over by his office. Mr. Palmer
explained. vests with Congress. which
must decide whether 1t shah be con-
fiscated or merely held IN trust during
the war by the custodian rs trustee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30

Schoolhouse Destroyed.
Especial TO The Times Dispatch
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, October
29.-The new six-room high school
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-30

T.. I. CnbclI Nnn,ed.
Announcement was mRde yesterday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-30
RUSSIANS WILL FIGHT.
Soldiers Declare War Wsarinsss and
TO Battle For Peace. t5,

Soldiers Declare War Wearinsss and
to Battle For Peace.
Petrograd, via London, May so.-The.
congress OF delegates from the front
after debate on the war has uunani.
fmously voted the following reaolu-
| ton:
! First. the army In the trenches de-
clared 1t indispensable to take every.
| measure to put an end as quickly az
possible to the carnage and conclude
peace without annexations or indem-
mites on the basis OF the right Of ma
tions to dispose Of themselves. pro-
claim at the same time Whoever
wishes for peace must prepare for
war
Second. the army, pointing out that
the Russian soldiers have been fghtc
| Ing hitherto unuder conditions infinite
/ ly worse than those Of the other allies,
the Russian soldier has had to march
almost unprotected against the enemy's
bullets and break with bare arms the
barbed wire ertanglements which the
allies and the enemy pass frequently
after artillery preparation. declares
| that the Russian front must be pro-
tected with munitions and everything
necessary to maintain the principal
the more metal the less gun-fodder'"
| In conclusion the congress declares
{ that the army appeals to all to whom
free Russia Is dear to rally around
the council Of soldiers and workmen's
delegates and the provisional govern
ment and not permit adventuurers to
let the army become manure for for
elgn fields"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-30
TRIEsTE,s FALL INEVITABLE.
Merely Side Issue in Campaign, How
ever, Says Italian Mission.

Merely Side Issue in Campaign, How.
ever, Says Italian Mission.
Washington, May 30.-The Italian
mission visited Annapolis today ard
later returned to Washington. Recent
military events in Italy are being fol-
lowed by tense interest by the mem
bers of the mission who say the fail Of
Trieste Is inevitable
Trieste, however, is viewed as a side
issue in the offensive, which is directed
toward opening the road to Leibach,
which in turn opens the road to Wen
ma Sharp mountains stand before the
Italians and it Is estimated 1t will cost
5000 men to pass them. General
Cadorna. 1t is thought, is seeking to
avoid this loss by going around.
Many messages of welcome reached
the Prince OF Udine and other mem
bers Of the mission today from cities Of
the east, middlewest and south, which
the Italians Will visit during q ten days
tour, starting Monday.
Il was announced yesterday that
they would visit Burlington, Iowa, in
their western tour. The visitors were
much pleased by the messages. and
locked forward with keen interest TO
the trip.
Special interest is felt here over the
autograph letter from King Victor En-
manuel to the American people which
tie Prince Of Udine will present to the
senate tomorrow.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-30
LIVE STOCK MEN
TO ENTER PROTEST

Farmers Of West Object to Proposed
Fixing Of Maximum Rates on Grain
and AnimaIs-ssst objsetins to Fix.
Ing ef Minimum Prices.
lincoln. Neb.. May Bob. W. Short
hill, secretary Of the Nebraska Co.
operative Grain and Lives Stock Asso-
citation, will 80 to- Washington Friday
as representative Of cooperative
grain and Mve stock associations in
eIeve-s middle western states to pro-
test q congressional committees
against fixing maximum prices for
farm products. Farmers and grain
dealers are opposed to price fixing, he
said, unless it Is as a last resort.
Mr.. Shorthall said he would appear
especially for the grain dealers Of the
middle west. He will represent asso-
Citations in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio.
Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Minnesota, Oklahoma
and Colorado.
Eve are opposed to government
legislation fixing maximum prices for
any commodity unless it is known to
be under monopolistic control or unless
it Is to break specific corner said
Mr.. Shorthall. THE agricultural in
terests are opposed to government in
reference with farm products in any
degree.
"The agricultural interests. however.
would not oppose the fixing Of a mini
mum price TOR farm products. but they
would not advocate legislation to that
end"