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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

Arrivals fom Safety report that q number of teams are stranded at Solomon owing to a breakdown of the cable of the Safety ferry by slush ice a few days ago. It appears that the down some time ago and an older one was temporarily substituted, With the result that when the slush ice com was unable to stand the strain of the heavy ferry and parted. Travellers journeying by the Shanks pony route are enabled to cross in a small boat but all team traffic is suspended for the present
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
FRENCH DOWN % PLANES IN NIGHT FIGHTING
TEUT0NS TAKE MANY PRISONERS FRENCH MAKE FURTHER
 Un G0RIz|A ADVANCE GAINS ON AISNE FRONT

than six thousand Italian prisoners, together with large stores. of war sup phes and guns of several calibers.
 Taking advantage of certain flaw orable conditions of the surrounding terf1an near the Santa Maria bridge head, the Austro-Germans have fore ed passage of the Isona and carried the fighting to the west bank of the river where a terrific battle is in pro gross today. accoding to the latest re- ports.
 statement issued by the ltahan
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

of the Ailette. \ remarkable feature of ;he fighting was the capture of twenty five German aeroplanes by the French forces. The statement says the machines were driven or sho; down behind the French lines while engaged in rcconnoitcring over the French po- stions under cover of darkness. This is by far :ho largest number of planes captured turing night fighting since the commencement of the war
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

LONDON, Oct. 25-Reports from Marshal Haig say the consolidation of the positions won by the allied for ces on the Flanders front Monday is being rapidly completed and the ar tillery is again in action preparing the way for further advances against the German positions east and north eats of Ypres. The German guns are reported replying to the British fire in spirited manner, Haig adds that l1he heavy German counter attacks inaugurated Monday night following the British and French advance in the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
ARTILLERY BATTLE RACES
 IN FLANDERS

Houthulst forest region have finally subsided after the attacking forces had suffered tremendous losses from the concentrated fire of the Franco British artillery. Every effort of the enemy to retake the positions met with an intense barrage fire which literally destroyed whole companies. The de- feat administered to the Germans Is declared to be one of the worst of re- cent days and has unquestionably re- suited In considerable deterioration in the morale of many of the German troops.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

cccd q well known Federal official. However, Mr. Corrigan is saying mo- thing and whether or not he has q commission in his pocket, .he future will determine. But in the meantime there is much agitation in the De1lo- cratic ranks 4nd no man knoweth what the days win bring forth.
 Friends q Judge nolzhclmer auotr him 4s in.imating that he will prob ably make no appointments until he has had time to become better ac- quainted with the local situation.
 An there Hc ar're"--as Doolcy says
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

The arrival of Phillip Corrigan on the Umatilla, although not unantic- ipated, has set the local politicians to just what bearing his presence may have on the .antalizing question of political appointments. Some of the wise old political birds aver that there is more than q slight possibility that Mir. Corrigan is slated to sue
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
PUG CHAMPS TO TRAIN TROOPS
By Associated Press.

SEATTLE, Oct. 25--News dis patches reaching here today contain the interesting information that two former American pugilistic cham pions have been selected by the mili- tary authorities to teach boxing to the troops training for the National army.
 Willie Ritchie, former lightweight champion, who enlisted shortly after the war declaration, has been made boxing instructor for the Ninety First Division at American Lake and Kid Mccoy, the famous heavyweight star of bygone days. has heen ap- pointed instructor in hoxing at Camp Dix. New York
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
NEW YORK HAS FIRST
 WAR NATIONS
By Associated Press.

NEW YORK. Oct 2I-Now Works first war ration went into effect today when the retail sugar dealers restricted sales of sugar to amounts ranging from two to five pounds to each GUS toner. some of the dealers who have reserve supplies announce that GUS toners will be allowed five pounds per individual until further notice while others have limited their sales to two pounds. The prices charged range from ten to eleven cents per pound. the lower pItce prevailing with all the more patriotic dealers.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
CHICAGO COUNCIL SCoRNS
 THOMPSON VETO
By Associated Press.

OJ NSSOS'SNS' 'C9o'
 CHICAGO, uct. 2l The Chicago city council by vote of forty eight to twelve passed over th" veto of Mayor Thompson the recently enacted resolution commenting Governor Lowden for sending troops Of the Ma tionaI Guard to Chicago to prevent the projected meeting of the Peoples Council of America for Democracy and Peace, to whom Mayor Thompson had granted permission for holding a peace meeting in the city.
 The Council resolution. while re- framing from comment op the action of the Mayor offers strong commenda- tion for the action taken hy Cover nor Lowden in dIspatchiug troops to Chicago to pevent the pacifsts from holding meetings here after being de- nied in various other localities.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

The partnership heretofore known as the Rose Candy Store and Arctic Bakery IS being dissolved and the business will be continued by Carl Porath on anu after Oct, 26th 1917
 All accounts against the Rose Candy Store and Arctic Bakery should be presented on or before the morning of Oct, 26th. All those ow- ing the Rose Candy Store and Arctic Bakery will please pay at the store.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
By Associated Press.

LONDON, Oct. 25-Reports from the indicate that the Austro- German for ces are making steady progress in their advance against the Italians along the IsonZa and BahnsiZZa fronts.
 Rome dispatches admit that the combined German and Austrian ar mics have penetrated the Italian front at several points. Vienna reports claim that the new offensive has al- ready resulted in the capture of more
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

A letter from Delegate Chas SulZer to the Secretary of the Nome Chamber of Commerce, received today, contains the text of .he recent congressional enactment abolishng the annual per formance of assessment work on min ing claims for the years 19l7-i9lS. The resolution reads as follows:
 $. !, RES 7S)
 Joint resolution to suspend the re- quirements of annual assessment work on mining claims during the years 1917 and 1918.
 Resolved, etc. That in order that labor may be mos. effectively used Tn raising and producing those things needed in the prosecution of the pres ent war with Germany, that the pro- visions of section 2324 of the Revised Statutes of the United States which requires on each mining claim located, and until a patent has been issued therefore, not less than $100 worth of labor to be performed or improvements to be made during each year be. and
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
CIVILIANS CALCULATING
KRONSTADT
" Associated Press.

rETEOGHAD, o,t 25 The war -9minister announced today that :he .cNjlan population Is evacuatine the Russian naval base at Nronstodt No explanation is made as .o the reason for the movement but is probably a military measure. The movement of the popuacc of pcDrog@d is contin- ing and the removal or :hc government to Moscow is expected daily
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
GOVERNMENT LIMITS SIZE
 SOLDIERS CHRISTMAS PARCELS
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25-The Post office Department announced yesterday that Christmas presents and other gifts from home forwarded to the American soldiers on the French war front must be restricted to parcels of  not more than seven pounds weight each.
 Even at the restricted figure the de- partment anticipates that it will have the utmost difficulty in handling the great mass of Christmas parcels that will be forwarded to the American forces before the holidays.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

war office this morning admit that the enemy has broken through the Italian advance lines on the east bank of the Isonza but declares that powerful Austro- German attacks directed against the Italian positions on the Bainsizza plateau and along the west slopes of Monte san Gabriel have been checked.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
STEAMER BATTLES
 WITH DIVER
By Associated Press.

A FRENCH rOET Ocr g5 An American steamer arrived here today after bitter fight of four hours win a German submarine off the French coast Seven of The steamers crew were N"undcd in the battle and the vessel Woa saved from destruction only through Che timely m,ivul of on American torpedo boat.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

The Victoria is scheduled to depart for Seattle some time tomorrow even ing. No word was received from the steamer up to three o'clock this af:er- noon but she is presumably at st Michael loading quantity of dredge machinery for this port and is expected to return tomorrow morning.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
REPORTED MlCHAELlS
 READY RESIGN
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 LONDON. oct 2l-Repote rcach- ing here from Amsterdam and other sources in touch with Berlin say that the tremendous hostility of the peace proposal advocates in the German empire has finally resulted in Chan cellot Michaelis placing his portfolio in the hands ot the emperor on the return of the ruler to in" capital
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
CARD OF THANKS

The citizens residing on East front street appreciate and sincerly thank Mayor Lomen for the prompt action he took in ordering the Scavcnger to move the filt3 and gcrhase that was dumped in front of their residences by order of the City Health Officer.
 Signed
 Citizens of East Front Street
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
LIBERTY LOAN OVER THREE BILLIONS
/ Aasoci. ted Press.

Associated Press
 WASHINGTON. oct. Treasury officials announced the conviction that the Liberty Loan subscriptions passed the three billion dollar mark as a re- suit of the Liberty Day drive yester- day, and are now well on the way to five billion.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
By Associated Press.

PARIS, Oct. 25-Thc War Office communique this morning announces additional gains by the French forces along the Aisnc river front northeast of Soission.
 The repor, says that number of new positions were captured in the region lylng between Chavignon and
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

The schooner Belinda returned from a trip to York today bringing about fifteen tons of tin concentrates from the Buck creek dredges which will be shipped to tho outside on the Vic toi1a.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
MICHAELlS RESIGNATION
 REPORT UNCONFIRMED
sy Associated Press.

LONDON, oct. 2 No confirmation of the reported r.~eplgon of thr German Chancellor has hceu received O-CarcmscDDhvcr tiouU UpEFEEEdaut here today and the belief is sprcadius Chat fhr report was in error
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
LAST DAWSON STEAMER SAFE
By Associated Press.

DAWSOON. oct 2i Reports from Whitchorsc last night announce the safe arrival of the river steamer Nos- utin the last boat to leave Dawson this season The Nasuin left here Saturday for Whitehorsc with a list of seventy passengers in a race against the ice To White river.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
NEWS NOTES

The schooners Hettie E, Whi'e Bear. Jewel Guard and Belinda are in the harbor today, the same being about all of the local mesquite fleet still in commission.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
SULzER SENDS
 ASSESSMENT LAW

the same is hereby, suspended during the years 1917 and 1918: Provided, That every claimant of any such min ing claims in order to obtain the bene- fits of this resolution shall file or cause to be filed in the office where the location notice or certificate is re- corded on or before December 3l of each of the years 1917 and 191S q mo- tIce of his desire to hold said mining claim under this resolution: Provided further That this resolution shall not apply to oil placer locations or claims.
 This resolution shall not he deemed to amend or repeal the public resolu- ton entitled Joint resolution to re- lieve the owners of mining claims who have been mustered into the mill tary or naval service of the United States as officers or enlisted men from performing assessmen. work during the term of such service" approved July i7, 1917
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

Farewell Dance, full orchestra, Eagle hall Adm ssion Gentlemen $100. Ladies free. Tonight g p. m.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
OUTSIDE LOOKING IN

You can keep posted Outside looking in by having the Weekly Nugget sent to your outside address this winter.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25
IRISH THREATENING REBELLION
 OVER CONSCRIPTloN By Associated Press.

LONDON. oc: .25 Daily Mail so. rcspondcncc relative to the conditions in Ireland indicates that the situation is growing daily more serious. Tho Mail correspondent declares that the whole southern section of the island is on the Verge of am armed rebellion. Conscrotiou Is cited 1s the mun cause of thc great state of unrest
 Farewell Daoce. full orchestra, Eagle hall, Admission Gentlemen $t00. Ladies free. Tonight 9 Q. m.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

Farewell Dance, Eagle Hall. To- night g p. m.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

Farewell Dance, Eagle Hall, To- night 9 p. m.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

The report indicates that ,ae fight ing is still iu progress with both sides employing the ultimate of their artil- lorl resources
 Farewell Dance, full orchestra, Eagle hall, Admission Gentlemen $1.OO. Ladies free. Tonight g D. m.
 MoOnlight water at the City Bath House.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

Weekly Nugget so cts. per month sent any place in the world.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-25

Advertise In The Nome Nuoost
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-01
REALTORS GIVE
BUILDING SITES
Assist Buy-a Home Cam
paign, Started by the
KiWanis, With Prizes.

By a unanimous vote and with ap-
plause the Fl Paso Board of Realtors.
at luncheon Tuesday. endorsed the
buy-a-home campaign launched By
the Kiwanis club. and the members
of the board agreed to push the cam
paign with enthusiasm
G.. P. Putnam. representing the
Kiwanis club. made a strong talk in
favor of enlisting the assistance Of
school children by offering two build
ing sites as prizes for the two best
essays written by school children on
the benefits Of owning a home
on motion Of H W Broaddus the
board agreed to give the Kiwanas
club two building sites to be awarded
as suggested by Mr.. Putnam.
At first it was proposed that these
sites should be contested for by pu-
pills in the high school and the gram
mar schools, but on the suggestion OF
Mr. Putnam il was agreed to permit
all school children within certain age
limits. whether in the public OF in
private schools, to contest for the
prizes.
Pro-. A. H Hughey stated II could
be arranged Tor the representatives
Of the Kiwanas club to appear before
the schools and talk to the pupils on
the subject
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-01
ALLIES RETAIN
AIR SUPREMACY
Operations of Air Fleet De
scribed by Major of Brit
ish Flying Corps.

Washington. D. c, May IA de-
scription of the operations Of the al
lied air squadrons, showing how they
manage to retain control of the air
on the western front was given here
yesterday by Mai. L. B. B. Rees, of
the British flying corps, who himself
once routed, single handed, a squad
ron Of ten German raiders and is one
OF the few EngHshmen to receive
both the Victoria cross and the mill
tary cross.
While the allied operations are
conducted almost entirely beyond the
German lines. the major said. the
German machines now cross over the
allied lines only rarely in raiding
parties. The British fly on three
levels. he explained. with three kinds
tillery directors, who circle about in
big figure Fights about 5000 feet
above the enemy trenches and flash
back directions to the British gun
ners by wireless
Above them. at 10000 feet, are the
heavy fighters. with two men to a
machine. and able to keep the air for
four hours at a speed of 10 miles
an hour.
At a height of 1900 feet are the
single man light fighters. capable OF
130 miles an hour and OF ascending
the first 10000 feet in ten minutes
The German machines are largely
of one class, fast heavy fighters,
generally biplanes, which are con-
tinually seeking TO sWOop down on
the British artillery observers and
send them to the ground before the
British fighting patrols can reach
them. Recently, however, he said,
the Germans had developed another
light fighting machine, which by
climbing to 10000 feet, seek 10 over
top the British light fighters and
clear them out.
British Lose Many Machines
British losses have been running
recently as high as 80 20 30 machines
a day. because of the extraordinary
chances taken over the enemys lines,
according to the major AS a rule
they go out in squadrOns Of SIX, di-
vided into three pairs and prepared
to swOOp down in unison on any Ger
man machine that may come up
ZeppeIins Almost Useless.
The zeppelin, he said, - now viz
tuaIly useles as a military weapon
Raids over undefended places in
England still continue occasionally,
but the defences Of fortified bases
are so powerful that il is almost
certain destruction for a zeppelin to
come near them. They are virtually
never used near the battle lines.
Artillery Observation by Balloons.
Germany's whole artillery obser-
vation. Mai. Rees declared, is con-
Quoted by means OF captive balloons
A short time ago the British and
French made a combined attack at
%. m and knocked down every cap
tive balloon from the North sea 10
Switzerland. Not for three days did
another balloon appear in sight. he
said
Pilots can be trained in about
three months. according to Maj. Rees,
and should be from 19 to % years
old. weighing not much over 16O
pounds. The supreme consideration
he gave as intelligence and RELIABLE
ity. as the task entrusted to the air
men is OF vital Importance
Information Available to L. $.
Mai Rees said that the purpose
of his coming to Washington with
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-01

w At conferences s. today ss be, between
Rene VivianL head OF the
French war mission, marshal Joffre.
admiral Joffre. admiral Chocheprat
and ambassador Jusserand. important
details Of the future work of the mis-
sion and that which it already has az
cOmplished was discussed at consider
able length While no official state
ment concerning the conferences was
issued, officials attached to the mis-
sion made IL clear that they were
more than satisfied with the work
done and the outlook for the future.
Tomorrow admiral Chocheprat viii
make a statement to the American
people regarding the French navy and
probably how France considers the
american navy can best help in Wag-
ing war on the sea against a common
enemy
With the judgment OF the French
mission and the American army gen
eral staff seemingly in conflict as 10
when American troops should be sent
10 France, particular interest at
rached TO a conference at the white
house yesterday between president
Wilson and Rene Fiviani. head OF the
Decision rests with the president,
through his constitutional function as
commander in chief Of the United
States army.
General staff DiSapprOves.
There is no question, however. that
The general staff disapproves any
suggestion that American forces be
sent abroad until they are fully
trained and equipped with the eXcep-
ton of final touches TO be given be-
hind the battle lines. That has been
made evident by testimony given by
many staff officers before congress
sional committees within the last two
years and by the administration Sc
leetivc draft bill, under whose pro-
visions no element Of the army, regu-
lar, national guard or conscript would
ue ready for service for many months
No Approval OF Volunteer Unit.
SO IA as volunteers are concerned
there has been no indication that the
administration would favor the pro-
pOsal that Z separate provisional
army be raised for early service IN
France The administration measure
did not include any such provision,
although the request OF Col RoOse-
welt TO organize a division for i'm
mediate duty abroad was on file at
the war department when the bill was
framed.
France Wants Merely Small Force.
Stripped Of all military pros and
cons. the proposal made by marchal
Joffre and apparently supported by
ali members OF the French mission. IS
understood here as providing that q
small force Of American troops, pos
sibly a division numbering from Is, 600
TO $4,000 men, be sent al the earliest
possible moment TO French soil for
the sentimental effect its presence
would have both upon the French and
the Germans. Admittedly, no Ameri- !
can force that viii be availa bic for
months could greatly influence the
military situation by force OF arms
and so virtually the only effect would |
the moral Influence n the mind
OF the French, on the one hand, and !
the German soldiers on the other. On /
the other hand, stands the often re-
peated military precept Of the general !
staff that no man can be considered /
ut for even defensive warfare until |
ne has had more than one year Of in
tensive training For offensive op-
eratlons, the staff mas held with the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-01
COBLENTZ LETS CONTRACT FOR
HOME TO COST $4,000

Myrtil Coblentz gave out the con-
tract Monday afternoon for the cree
ton of a handsome home in Austin
Terrace on the same circle in which
the home Of " l. Tooley is being
erected and on which James L. MARI
viii soon erect a handsome home. The
Coblentz home will have every mod
ern convenience and the contract
price for the structure alone is so, 1000.
As separate contracts are TO be let
for the plumbing. lighting, heating
and for the landscape work. the total
cost Of the home will be S30.O0Q.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-01
CONTRACT LET FOR LAUGHLIN
BUILDING ON WEST FRANKLIN

The general contract has just been
let TO Jolly & Morris. of FL Paso, for
the erection of the four story Laugh
lin building to be built on West
Franklin street The building Will
cost SIS, 900 and viii have all modern
conveniences. such as an interior tele-
phone system, elevator service and
private baths. There will be &c rooms.
Construction is 70 start at once
McCanne-king Engineering COM
pany has the contract for the plumb
ing. The Elliott Engineering COM
panv has contracted for the heating
and the Otis Elevator COM
pany viii install the elevators J.
Julius WallwOrk is the architect for
the new structure
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-01
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS
ARE NEAR FULL QUOTA

Washington. D. C, May 1.-The en-
listed strength Of the navy now has
reached S6,326, within less than zoo
Of the full war quota now authorized.
The marine corps has already com
pleted recruiting its full authorized
strength Of 400, but both services
will continue recruiting campaigns
without notifications as bills pend
ing in congress are expected to give
the navy an authorized total strength
of 10000 and raise the marine corps
TO 10000