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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
Great Battle Starting in Belgium.


 NEW YORK, Aug 22-An Associat- ed Press dispatch reaching here ths afternoon from Belgium reports the beginning of another gigantic mili- tary operation near Ypres.
 The scene of the impending conflict is between Langemarck and Frozen berg and before St. Julian. which was recently captured by the British forces after desperate battling.
 An artillery battle of terrific vio- lcnce is raging along the entire Langemarck Frezenberg sector. The report indicates that the col lassal struggle along the western front is now approaching it's climax and both sides are preparing to pre- sent the ultimate of their offensive and reslstivc powers.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
GERMANS ARE STRIKING AT RIGA
ITALIANS CAPTURE MANY
 GUNS AND PRISONERS

all proportion to the severe losses of fighting units sustained in the w@ghty drive launched against the almost inn prognahIc Austrian positions
 The Italians have taken d number of villages along the battle front. The Austrians took more than forty six hundred prisoners during tho course of the engagements occurring dur ing the past three days. Reports from the general staff express the belief that the Italian rush will be speed hN checked
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
By Associated Press,

BERNIE, Switzerland Aug. e2
 ;eporta reaching hc'c from Berlin sources indicate that the Kaiser and his allies are mobIc to agree over hc question of whether or not to ar- cept the terms of the peace note sub mitted by Pope Benedict,
 Dispatches to local newspapers say hat Chancellor Michael openly ad- mittcd the inability of the central allies to agree on the vatican com munication in an address to the reichstag wherein he stated that Ger many had been unable to agree with her allies concerning what reply should be delivered by the central powers and their allies.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
By Assoclated Press.

By Assoclated Press.
 LONDON, Aus. -. The Germans have successfully opened their long anticipated offensive on the extreme northern end of the Russian front and have forced the Russians into a retirement over q wide section.
 Reports from Potrograd to,1y say the Germans commenced operations with furious attack in the vicinity of the Tirul marshes, forcing the Russians to fan back to more 2dvan- tagcous defensive positions.
 Military experts agree that if the fighting develops into " sustained offensive. the first objective of the Germans will undoubtedly be inc important Russian port of Riga.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22

sulting m hand to hand combats.
 The Germans penetrated the French defenses at two points but were driv- en out by French counter attacks. The war office communique this morning states that the Germans commenced a heavy bombardment of the French lines immediately following their fail ure, indicating an intention of re- newing the battle within a short pc i1od
 Except for small raiding opera . operations the mainder of the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
TERRIFIC FIGHTING MARKS
 SECOND STAGE LENS ADVANCE

q in a furious charge which literally swept the Germans from their'feet.
 Survivors of the awful hand to hand struggle declare that fifteen minutes after the clash the Germans were re- treating rapidly for their rear lines. leaving the ground Uttered with dead and dying.
 Early morning reports today assert that the British forces, still led by the. indomiable Canadians, are slow ly tightening their lines about the be- laguered city while the artillery pours into the outlying German dcfenses.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
IRON PRODUCTION
 BEATS ALL RECORDS
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-A de- partment of mlnes bulletin announces that the output of iron ore during the past year has excelled all records. The total production for the period amounted to over seventy five mill lion gross tons. This is an increase of sixteen million tons over the best previous record In 1915 the produc- tion amounted to less than thirty million gross tons.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
RESENTATlVeS
 LEAVING CHINA
By Associated Press.

pEKIN, Aug. 22.-A government announcement today says the Aus tran ambassador, together with the legation staff and the various consul lar representatives of the Austrian government, will leave Chini as soon as transportation arrangements can be perfected.
 The announcement is following the receipt of q communication from the Austrian minister stating that in view of the Chinese war declaration against Germany, the Austrian gov ernment is compelled to withdraw it's representatives from China.
 It is probable that the Austrian representatives will proceed to San Francisco from Shanghai on one of the Dutch liners.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
By Associated Press.

LONDON, Aug. 22.-Reports from British headquarters announce a con tinuation of the terrific fighting marking the second stage of the Brit ish advance on Lens.
 Commencing with the launching of q terrific attack by the Canadians on the western environments # the city at four thirty in the morning, the battle ragged with unparalleled fury throughout the day yesterday and dur ing the night.
 The reports declare that seldom in the later periods of the war has the combat developed such furious in- tensity.
 The Canadians have again covered themselves with glory by carrying the battle to the very ranks of the enemy and provoking a desperate hand to hand combat :n which the Ger nans were given a severe beating
 Reports reaching the British press headquarters say that when the Ca nadians climbed out of their trenches shortly after dawn they encountered thick masses of Germans advancing through the early morning haze with the evIdc... .ltention of attacking the nr.. :. lines The canadians advanc-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
AUSTRIAN LINES CRumbllnG
 BEFORE ITALIAN RUSH

is beginning to bend and give way at various points before the terrific battering of the Italian guns.
 The Austrians have been compelled to abandon several of their most inn portant positions along the IsonZa front leaving mnay prisoners in the hands of the attacking troops
 The Italians along the IsonZa are being supported by both floating and fixed batteries of artillery which arc raising havoc with the Amstrians alOng
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
BRITISH BOMB
 CITY M|DDLEK|RkE
By Associated Press.

LONDON, Aug. 22-An admiralty statement announces that British air men dropped many tons of explosive bombs on the German fortified works at Brugcs and Middlekirke sunday night.
 Numerous fires arising after the bomb explosions indicate that eXten- sive damage was consumated by the air squadron.
 The atr squadron returned to its base without sustaining losses of any character.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
By Associated Press,

ROME. Aug. 22.-Omcial state mnest of the Itapian general staff report that the Austrians are facing an overwhelming defeat along the western Gorizia front and unless re- lieved by the arrival of more rein forcements are doomed to sustain one of the most crushing blows of the struggle in the western theater.
 The reports reaching the war office declare that the whole Austrian line
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
LA TOILETTE URGES
 WEALTH cONscR|PT|oN
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-Senator Lafollette delivered a strong urge for the conscription of wealth in the course of an address to the senate preliminary to the presentation of the minority report of the senate finance committee.
 Lafollette declared that wealth alone deriving profit from the war.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
By Associated Press.

PARIS. Aug. 22.-The Germans in- augurated a series of violent night attacks along the Verdun sector last night and succeeded in gaining a temporary foothold in the French trenches but were later ejected, leav- ing number of prisoners in the hands of the French.
 The Germans directed their efforts to the region west of the Mouse river and precipitated struggle of violent intensity. the fighting at times re-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
GERMAN NIGHT ATTACKS
 ON THE MEUSE FAIL

French front was comparatively quiet during the night.
 Heavy artillery actions are reported occurring along the French front in artillery fire in that region indicates the approach of another great strug- gle
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
TEuT0N ALLIES DISAGREE
 OVER pOPE'S NOTE

In the opinion Of neutui diplomats, the statement of the chancellor can mdjcat, uotbug l.es than tbat there exists a considerable difference Of opinion between Horlio. Ntouu1 amt sofia governments.
 1t Is generally thought that Ger many IS willing to accept the terms proposed by the vatican, h9t is opposed by Bulgaria who probably objects to the clause requiring the restoration Of Serbia. Austria is also thought ,o be in opposition to restoring thn cap turcd sections of the rich houmluian territory
 
 Moonlight water at the City Bath EoncR
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
PORK MAKES
 RECORD JUMP
By Associated Press.


 CHICAGO, Aug 22.-A record ad- vance of three dollars in eleven days resulted in choice heavy hogs being sold on the local stock market for twenty dollars per hundred weight to- day.
 The advance of the past few days is one of record proportions. Lower receipts and a general tendency on the part of stock raisers to conform to the federal food program by rais- ing thcir stock to full maturity in order to insure ample pork supplies next winter, are the contributing causes.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
Coal Dealers Cut Prices.

CHICAGO. Aug, 22.-Thc Consum- CTS Coal Company. the largest retail coal dealers in the world. has an nounccd a slash of one dollar to one dollar and eighty cents a ton on soft coal The reduction will become eff fectivc immediately. The action of the company is the result of the Wasl - ington announcement that President Wilson has issued price fixing or der on coal. Other dealers in this section promise similar cuts en the price of black diamonds, The sta tlsticians figure that the reduction decreases the annual coal bill of Chi cago by fully thirty million dollars.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22

The fighting is especially heavy near the Carso plateau where tho Austrians are occupying strong de- fensivc positions which they are yield ing but slowly.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22

every section of the river front.
 The Italians have taken more than twenty villages together with several heavily fortified works. The reports say the fighting proceeds without cessation along the entire line from the vicinity of Tolomen, southward to the sea coast
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22

sion of storming waves without re- gard to losses. Artillery ictio@s cf great intensity are also in progress along the Ypres front. Indicating the development of another great battle in that section.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22

Vienna Admits Retrements-Claims
 Capture Many Prisoners.
 VIENNA, Aug 22.-Thc war office admits that the Italian offensive has forced back the Austrian line at some points along the Isonza front but claims the Italians gains are out of
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22

Get the habit--don't bother writing to your friends outside-send them the daily or weekly Nugget. Think 1t over, then send us our address.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
BERLIN ADMITS
 FRENCH ADVANCES
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 BERLIN Aug. 22.-Tho general staff admits that the French troops have succeeded in gaining a foothold in the southeastern part of the Avo- session of a number of the slightly wooded knolls to the east of the Avo- court Woods on the Verdun front. Although making slight advances, the French have suffered heavily as a result of their operations.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
GERMANS OPEN OFFENSIVE
 ON RIGA FRONT

The possession of uga W.u it is pointed ont he immensely advantago- ous To the Germans in operations against the northcrn Russian flank. Petroorad Admits Russians Retreated
 on Riga Front.
 rETEoGGNn Aug e2 \ war of flee sttcw,n, 9unouuea- '0. com mcuc,m,ut of strong German off,n- ~i,c against thr northern part of th, Russian lines between thc Tuul Marshes and tbr River Aa
 The Iusstans aro retiring oo'fn be- tween lhe ml-h.. and 'h, river. Subscribe now for the Nome Nugget
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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22

Commencing Monday, July 23 the Board of Trade lunch counter will serve the best soc dinner in Nome.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22
WILSON FIXES
 COAL PRICES

By Associated Press.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 rresi- dent Wilson has issued an order fix ing the price of coal.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-22

Moonlight water at the City Bath House.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-13

Several large boxes for sale, suita-
BILE for storing velvet bans. L. L..
Helms Music Co. 12-8-3t
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-13
BIG MUNITIONS PLANT
DESTROYED IN GERMANY

London, Dec. l3-Germany
sufferd a disaster comparable
with a very serious military de-
feat NTH explosion last month
which destroyed the Griesheim
chemical works, near Frank
fort-on-the-Main, one Of the
greatest munition factories in
the world, according to state
ment issued today by the press
bureau. tits said to be impos
sible to reconstruct the works
many must show. her fighting
adds that sooner or later Ger
Turing the war. The state
fronts the effects of this stag
gering blow.
The destruction of the Greis-
helm works by an explosion on
November % was reported in
a Zurich dispatch on the fol-
lowing day.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-13
SUGAR SHORTAGE DUE
TO MOONSHI1NE STILLS

Atlanta, Dec. 13-The gov
eminent has caught the leak in
the sugar supply in Georgia
ten thousand pounds have been
seized and a number of mer-
chants in and around Green
Vile and Jacksonville havebeen
put on noticethat the sale of
any more sugar by any of them
to moonshiners will mean no
wholesale dealer will be allow
ed to sell them anything, in adj
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-13

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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-13

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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-13

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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-13

sugar. The major portion of
this was seized from one mer-
chant in Jacksonville. That
seizure itself leading to further
Investigation in the neighbour
hood.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-13

Dana Eillin6am, who played ball on
the Codele teAm in 1914 was in the
city today Gem" is now with Indian
appolis, but on his way to enlist in the
navy.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-13
dition to which they will be pro
secuted themselves.

n~estication by the food ad-
ADMINISTRATION representative
and internal revenue men has
turned up the fact that in the
past go days or les more than
100000 pounds of sugar have
been sold by small merchants
to makers of mountain dew
Tracing this, the revenue Off
GERS have located and seized
several moonshine outfits and
along with it came an aggre-
gate of about 10000 pounds of
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-13

FOR SALE cheap; 5 passenger
Overland in good condition. Address
Box "a, Pitts, Ga. Ga 12-10-3t
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-12-13

FOR RENT three unfur-
furnised rooms with bath.
Close in. Phone 1856. 12-10-6t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
Cabinet Officer and Us. Senator
In Market Clique, Says Lawson

If the Cabinet officer referred 70 as
connected with the leak had pronted
by it. -, e.
Gle was as closely connected with 1t
as il he had speculated," Lawson re-
piled.
Answering Representative Lenroot s
request that he give his reasons lor
saving a real investigation would find
Congress without a quorum, Lawson
said that many would be at the leak
hearings and others would be absent
because Of their interest in stocks.
Would you be willing TO say under
oath that members of Congress were
benefciaries under the leak?' asked
Lenroot.
"No, wouldn't say that" Lawson re-
Piled. but added that ~ knew O.
Senator and Representative, whose
names he would not give but who were
supposed 10 have benefited, and that he
might know of others
"1f an inquiry were ordered" Len
root inquired, ARE you prepared TO
show that Congressman buy and sell
stocks and profit by advance informa-
ton regarding governmental affairs ~
"No; | will show that they buy and
sell stocks" Lawson answered.
Lawson pointed out that the Rules
Committee was sitting merely to de-
eide whether to report an investigation
resolution, adding:
1--WE given you a lot Of information
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09

the National Bank Of North America,
was in fact the "a. Curtis' who wroee
the letter. Mr.. Tumulty said that nc
did not. L.k
Mr.. Tumulty added he did not thlnk
the leak" on the note could have oc-
Cured through any employe OF the exec
utive Office. lie then read letter from
/. r. Russell, editor Of "Thc Newark
Morning Ledger" referring 20 the mys-
terious "a. Curtis" who wrote Repre-
sentative Wood. author OF the lnvestl-
cation resolution, as an anonymous
tipstcr.
Representative Lenroot, Republican,
asked Secretary Tumulty how the + res
ident sent the peace note TO SeeretAIy
Lansing. Mr. Tumulty said IL wac
transmitted in a sealed envelope by
private messenger.
"Do vcu know" asked Representative
Chiperfield. that Alfred II. Curtis was
president of the National Bank %, OF
North America, with which Charles W.
Morse and others were associated
al do not" said Mr.. Tumulty.
The committee at that point DECIDED
TO subpoena Alfred II. Curtis.
"You are well acquainted with Der
nard Baruch ?" resumed Mr.. Chlper-
field.
ayes. sir"
when did you last see him ~
at the Gridiron dinner in Washing
ton. December o." -,
"Did you come closely in contact with
him there2"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
DIR. A. A. SNOWDEN
ADMITS HEARING
LANSING ON NOTE
New York Broker Present at
Newspaper Iuterview-Didn't
Use knowledge

DR.. Albert A. Snowden, of this city,
who admitted that he was the "A. f.
Snowden" referred to by Secretary OF
State Lansing as having been present
at his conference with newspspermen
in respect to President Wilson's peace
note, denied that he had taken advan-
take of the information he had over
heard. although he realized its impor-
lance.
DR.. Snowden said that he was for
lnerly connected with the National As
ISOLATION of Manufacturers and de
scribed his business at present as that
Of an international broker. He said:
81 had an appointment with Secre-
tary Lansing on the morning in ques-
ton and stood about six or eight teet
from him when he told the press rep
resentatives that an important state
ment would be issued later in the day.
Immediately thereafter I was intro
duced to him. explained that | was
a business man and he courteously
gave me the information sought,
which had nothing whatever 70 do with
the peace note. W e ulu nob uisSuSS VIZ
note in any way.
"Mr. Lansing did not say he was
sending a peace note. lie told the
newspaper men about the length OF ~;
that copies would be sent to neutrals;
that it did not propose mediation, and
that the rights of neutrals were men
toned. He pledged the reporters to
confidence. saying if the news should
get TO Wall Street in gsrbled form II
might cause damage. | figured out for
myself that it was peace note.
"While nothing was said TO me per
sonally by Secretary Lansing about
treating his communication TO the
newspaper men in confidence, | knew
OF course, that that was the proper
way to treat il. and so did. At the
same time. being trained in such mat
tiers, I could consistently sec that the
information was the greatest advance
financial news since the founder OF the
house iof Rothschild galloped away
from Waterloo to bear the news OF
Napoleon's defeat to his group in
London"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09

lNely ihst SIS l.vs9n nIiI be dra<tcd
h,lorc @c ntr of Uc House.
ir lawson was quite cheerful over
ta, 9rosg,c,
81 sbuun akc 60 hcar the question
gain" hc said. after ,he motion &c
l'scc him in contempt
Yes, will stand on thai. The com
rit,cc cannot afford to pat me in con-
tenn, Tor that and If it does, don't
thiak the House will sustain it," he re-
piled. with another quiet smile at
Chaicman Henry.
Most o. tho day was given over TO
wordy bouts between Mr. lawson and
members Of tho committee. In the
morning session 1T one time 1t ap-
pesred that blows would be exchanged
between the financier and Representa-
tive Chipcrfcld. Of Illinois, whoreupon
Jerry South. assistant clerk Of the
House. who was sitting directly back
as a sort Of guard for Mr.. Lawson,
seized tho Bostonian by the arm and
abruptly jorked him down into his seat.
Mr.. Lawson had been pounding ms
fist on the desk In front Of Mr.. Clipper
field. I'm utter disregard OF the hand
some, big black pearl ring on that hand,
while the attitude OF Mr.. Chiperheld
was bellicose in the extreme.
Chiperfeld Is Pugnacious
All through the afternoon this belig,
ercnce was continued, Mr.. Chiperheld
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
THOMPSON MAY BLOCK
N. Y. C. RIVERSIDE PLANS

State Senator George F. Thompson,
of Niagara County, has plan to keep
Riverside Park from the New York
Cen raj Railroad. It was in connection
with that plan, and not to seek an
extension for his investigating COM
mittee, that he went 20 Albany 20 see
Governor Whitman, he said last night
on his return.
The report from Albany was that
Senator Thompson had asked Governor
Whitman to prolong the session of his
committee so that it could investigate
the Riverside Park situation, and that
the Governor had given him little en-
couragement.
1t was nothing like that at all, said
Mr.. Thompson, who is staying at the
Biltmore. The only solution Of the
Riverside puzzle, he said, was to get
a law forbicding the turning over of
additional waterside rights to any pub
lie service corporation, and it was that
suggestion that he had taken TO the
Governor. Senator Thompson said he
might introduce such bill himself,
and he thought it would be passed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09

o1,nl. cooling and shifting az every
.,Itrmert OF the witness. ,,
"a wiz not $50 here in Any place ne
brosc out sand hear predictions as 70
.hp fUtuec course OF thc marN'' WHY"
ioay or may not have purpose g,
81 want to convince this commute,
Mr.. Lawson went on, go that ~ WIZ 90
something TO stop this hellish ous'-
ness"
~ would remind the witness, re.
proved Mr.. Campbell, that we are not
THANK YOU" glarcd Mr.. Lawson.
Get mo tell you. 'IIellish' isn't such
a mad word. Let me lecture you bit
That is sample Of how the eN-
animation proceeded. =
A little later. on being pressed for
names. Mr. Lawson broke out;
IL don't care what the committee
thinks or what your authority is.
only know that ! am before you and
YOU are trying 20 put words IN my
mouth. And I know that some OF the
members Of this committee glarng
again at Chiperheldl are trying to
make me one OF the goats II not the
leading goat.
Rcproved for making side remarks
derogatory TO members OF the commit
tee. he declared.
81 certainly will make them If they
arc made to nc. ] don't give damn
what the committee thinks! What $
the penalty? How much does IT cost
a fellow 70 stand up for his rights
hove 49,