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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13
JANE GREY AND LIONEL BARRY.
 MORE AT DREAM TONIGHT.

One of the best romanecs y>t pic. tured is the story of "The Flaming Sword" a five reel super-featurs star ring American foremost dramatic art ists, Miss Jane Grey and Lionel Bar rymore. one of the very latest suc- c. sses and recognized as a finished fine arts production. A wonderulay by B. A. Rolfe. It Is a bristling, atory of the rocky Maine coast. the blight cd life of a loving husband and the fai.hful love of two young people. The Flaming Sword was staged in the exact locale of the piece and many magnificent views of the rocky wave washed New England coast are en- cvmpassed in the production. It is In two hundred scenes and required cast of sixty principals besides the minor roles
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13

The Corona typewriter passed las: night from the titular ownership of the Hill pharmacy to some one else whose identity had not been learned at noon today. At seven o'clock the drawing took place under the eyes of o. D. Cochran and G. R. Jackson who acted as judges. The numbers were drawn so tnat if the holders of thc first coupon should not appear Il ere would be others to Inherit the prize. The following numbers were drawn in the order named, 7575, 9479, 1862. 5S61, 1O,672. 1O.O57. 529O. 2172. 1922 1O1. If the coupon with he first number does not appear the sec old will be in line and so on.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13
ROAD SHOW OF
 KENNEL CLUB
 DRAWS CROWD

bcrs. which included dancing. diversi- ..ed mus.c, elaborate costumes, a play le., and ia fact covered the gdmu, ol this sort of performance with the lack only of the juggler.
 The first number was rural stunt oUnS4s,lng or s,ng.ng and dancing by elgnt charming young ladies. Mss Bertha Johnson was the soloist ana leedcr of the octe:te the other mem- ucis of which were Misses Helen .5,!pek. Ina Lyle. vesta kelling. Anna .,tipek. Ruby Martin, Irene Young anu Jeun Crowley. In the rustic dance sc' no MT. Charles Jones appcare- .rom the wings in hayseed attire bear
 s a yiohn and called off and made believe fiddle. This turn was enthus- i9stically sncored and waz responu- ed to by Hello Hawaii" which was sung by the members of the octette in d'Lerent parts of the auditorium. The liaets had been turned down and the s".sers suaoeniy appeared In boxes. sa fiery and parQuet. Each hao a tele |. phone, and @ flash light which played on her face. When this pretty fsa- eore was encored the curtain wen,
 ul and disclosed the octette still as "tlello girls" united to heir leader G'ss Johnson, by colored ribbons which suggested telephone wires.
 They were heartily alplauded again
 Mrs Burgh presided at the piano for .hs number.
 Then came an excellent animated picture entitled. "The Street of Make Believe" which was greatly enjoyed.
 The third number was a playlet, "A Man About Town" presented by Mir. Elmer F. Ash supported by Chas. E. Petit. John Newhouse. and Grover ( Null. This number was of serious nature, :ho episode hingins on the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13

The Anchorage Times says that on December 16 Charles Estmere was adjudged insane, at Anchorage in the commissioners court. Estmere was for a number of years a mineral sur veyor in the Candle district where he rai. ditches and did other work in his line. Later he went to Iditarod and tfence to Southwestern Alaska He has been sent to Morningside for u tiea.ment.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13

gtaphed to the canvasslng board al Juneau the fact of their receipt and
 the nature or their contents. Ac- cordh.g 10 dispatches received by the Nugget from the Juneau Empire the cs.nvassing board n.s already accept ee the vote of Deering. Utica. how e, CT. was held up pending the arrival of some such document. It now ,, ems probable that :he Utica vote will be counted which will mean nine more votes for Wickersham and the election of Corrigan to the legislature.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13

R. s. Dimmick. the well known Candleite. IS in town on business and h, says that the northern metropolis hcs everytt ing Nome has especially nc " tha. the moving picture indus try has been established there. He will send lot more films from the Dream repetoire to Candle today or tomorrow by a native but will stoy on here himself for some time yet
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13

District Clerk Adams received In tie recer. mail from the hinteralnd two important documents which may have a bearing on the delegate con- test. They are sworn certificates ex- planing the failure to use the official ballot ia the recent election. One come from Deering and the other from Utica. Judge Adams at once tele-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13

The Kennel Club Road Show at Eagle thaater last night drew an au- dienco of something over .hree hun dred and fifty people who witnessed vaudeville show modelled on big cir. cult lines with six pretentious num-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13

The Sops of the North who nave been giving very .ngoyable dances dnrng the winter and will continue on the slme lines to add to the social pleasure of the community, give mos. of the credit for the success of their affairs to the many ladies who by their p essence and helping hands in tfe mai .er of refreshments and other- wise ha 5e aided so matsrialN
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13
PROH|BS TRY
 AGAIN IN
 ILLINOIS
International News Service.

SPRINGFIELD. Feb. 13.-Having failed to carry the state for prohibit tiun by referendum the aatid- saloon league Is now endeavoring to reach tte same goal by legislating enact- ment
 ceeded in getting their bill through the Illinois state senate which today pased it by a vote of 31 to IS. It will go to the house next where 1t will be bitterly fought.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13

Mrs. 1iol,.rD is preparing a beau titul flag drill for the patriotic fes- t.Nal neX: Friday evening. A practice .akes place each afternoon at the Fed eIated church. Fourteen boys and ghls will appear in :he drill. the girls ln white dresses, and the boys in plt asing and appropriate.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13
THE BEST PLACE TO oGT

Your clothes cleaned. pressed and re- paived.
 We make them look like new. We make aiterations. We do cleaning, pressing and re- ,ai-ing for Ladies and Gentlemen. We make and repair furs F'ir3t class workmanship. Modern methods and prompt service Once customer always a customer. Give us your work. Satisfactlon guaranteed.
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 Jewellers.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13

At two o'clock this afternoon Mrs. F Wallace Smith appeared at the Hill pl armacy with the coupon bearing th> number 7575 which entitled her to the Corona typewriter.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13

h the billiaiu turnament tonight at ,he Board of Trade there will be two matches. The first will be between ohrem, 110. and Ivory. 110. in class c aLd will bog.n a: S:90 When this Is over, Lilly and Kiesele will decide Il cir contest which was unfinished Saturday.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13

Paul Kjedstad started for Council this morning taking along us pas3en- gers Gertrude kelling and Miss 1 yle. The young ladies are going to visit Mrs. Coombs and may make cute an extended stay.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13
PLOT TO OVERTHROW
 CUBAN GOVERNMENT

International News Service.
 HAVANA, Feb. 13.A plot to over throw the government has been un- earthed. Many army officers are im- plicated and all those against whom pi oof exists have been arrested.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13

self denial and essential fineness of nah wl.n a pasl who had tallen in love with and had won the love of, an innocent girl. The hero, iuves ner so Lnucn lnal ne gives her up to save her the shame or nav...u uLr brother dlsgraced as thief and suicide. Tho members of the casf U ousnt out the pot very well and o.ld their audlsnoe throuYnouG They were heartily appaudsd.
 After an f1;ermission of ten min- utes ''The Dolly Sisters" appeared in ..,ir E..esl muslcal skit. The cur .ain went up on a beautiful drawing rG om scene with Mrs. Arthur Cole in d becoming eyen.ng uress of dark material at the piano and Mrs. J. V. sheldon in a ravishing pink evening ncck standing In the center. A con- lersallon be.ween the two brought ou. number of local hits which cnugh: the house. Then Mrs. Cole began to play and Mrs sheldon sang d catchy song. Mrs. Cole jolned In and soon left the piano to jon Mrs .,ncidon in dance, the music being furnished by Mrs. Burgh at the piano. An elaborate and beautiful dance was given with snatches of song This ,.cl Was enthusiastically encored. The Dolly Sisters responded garbed in Chinese costumes and executed a very fetching Chinese scene. They sang u sCng sitting on the floor and danced . series of graceful movements. Again they received the plaudits of the au- dience and their pleasing singing and geceful dancing will be long remem- bered.
 Mir. J. Nicholas then gave two won- d. rful renditions on the mandolin re- c,mpanied by Mir. A. Hutchinson at :kc piano. Their work was highly artistic and was generously applaud ed.
 Dr. Sharpe then appeared from .he wings in military uniform of his rank as captain and so struck the popular fancy that he would not be heard for several minutes owing to the ap- plause. When he was allowed to speak he announced that the Caruso of Fort Dsvis. MT. Clifford Deakin. was Ill ard could not appear.
 The performances were all amateurs ard contributed their services to the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13
NEWS NOTES

The fortnightly card party of the Pioneers will be given tomorrow night at the Igloo for members and ladies as usual
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13

Office and Residence of ]. E. McAi. lister, freiohtsr and transfsr. Elite Baths. Phone Red 157.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13
NOTICE.

You ssnuld keep posted on the war and international and locai news of the day bv subscribing for the Nome Daily Nugget. y2.oo par month.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13

have added quite sum to the treas u,y as result of the Road Show.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-13

Turkey Dinner Friday, 6;30. at Fed. er sted Cnurch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
CLAIM WAkELIN TOLD
DETECTIVE TO GO AHEAD
AND ARREST HIM

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 4-Sias r
Smith. a state detective. who inves.
tigated the murder of Loretta Wakehr
rose June /, 1916, testified today AZ the
trial of her parents. Joseph and Sarah
Ann Wakelin. on charges of man.
slaughter, that when he accused n.
father Of the crime. the latter replied
that IL was up to the state to provo i.
We'll, if I did it, il is up 70 Won 10
prove it. so why don't YOU so ahead
ing to the witness.
Smith said he had questioned Wake.
lin a number OF times and on ore oc.
casion boldly charged him with Kill.
ing the girl in fit of anger and ther
hiding the body in the woods
The day of the murder Smith made
Il careful eearch for the hook the child
was sent from school TO get. bur he was
unable to find ii in the woods where
Wakelin said he discovered the body
The next day he testified, the search
was renewed and the book was found
in spot he had carefully examined
previously.
Smith testified that he set up a die.
tasraph between the adjoining cells N
which the Wakelins were confined a.
ter their arrest a year from the date
Of the crime. It was expected that 2
stenograrher who recorded converse.
tiora between the two prisoners woult
testify later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
BATTLING GOES ON
NEAR POELCAPELLE

British front in France and Belgium,
Oct 4.-By the Associated Press,.-
The trial of strength among the strong
forces comprising the Germans cruel
ally important system of defense along
the pass-Chendaele- Gheluvelt ridge
was renewed at dawn today, when the
British again surged forward over a
wide front to the east and northeast
Of Ypres. Within few hours great
success had already been recorded
throughout the zone involved
At some places the British had pene-
trated to a depth of a mile and had
overrun the crest Of the ridge, which
the Germans had held so long Hun
dreds Of Germans were .slrrendering
at an early hour.
On the nothern wing the onrushing
troops are battling forward within a
short distance of Poelcapelle; they
have got a footing on the famous
Gravenstafel ridge which juts out from
Passchendaele ridge to the west, and
they have crashed their way through
blood drenched Zonnebeke- Broodsien-
Ger ridge which forrr,' an integral part
Of the Passchendaele position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
FAIR WEATHER


states attorney and the chief of po-
and promised full publicity in the ad-
Nertising columns of the newspapers
wherever he found that a purchaser
had transferred his ticket to a broker
The lines at four ticket offices at the
ball park began forming al o'clock
this morning and the procession con-
tinued until all OF the 5000 reserved
scat tickets had been given out.
In the matter of betting, the locals
talked loudly Of 6 to on the Comiskey
team. end New York adherents talked
the same odds to their men. but what
actual betting could be located was at
even money on the result There were
MANY freak bets. Involving small sums.
ranging from 10 To 20 that neither
club would take four straight. . to /
that Collins would outbat Herzog
Crowd cIamors for Tickets
While the crowd wan Clamoring for
tickets outside tho White Sox park.
the American League champions put in
several hours Of practice. The diamond
was a bit soggy, due to recent heavy
m ins. and il was covered tonight so
as to re- in shape for the final prac-
tice tomorrow. kid" Gleason. the
coach. was in charge of the practice.
Later Manager Rowland addressed the
players in tho clubhouse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
ALL DETECTIVES WON
SAYS HAIC'S REPORT

Lond on. Oct. 4.-Thousands Of prisoners
have been taken by the British in the
new drive which was begun. this morning
east of Ypres IN Flanders. and all the
detectives of the British have been won
including positions characterized by Field
Marshal iiaig's report from headquarters
tonight as Of great Importance"
Text of Report
The text of the report from British
headquarters in France tonight reads:
"Our attack this morning was launched
on a front of over eight miles, from south
OF Tower Hamlets 10 the Ypres-Staden
Railway. north Of Langenarck, and has
been completely successful.
"All our detectives have been gained .
positions Of great Importance have been
won and over 1000 German prisoners have
already reached the collecting stations.
I'VE are now in possession of the main
ridge IN to a point 1000 yards north Of
Broodseinde.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
AMERICAN OFFICERS
WATCHING SITUATION

Washington, Oct. 4.-American army Of
ficers have been watching with intense In
terest the situation on the western front
which apparently is reaching a climax
ir the great drive launched today by the
British.
From the many reports indicating the
development OF some important movement
coupled with the continual futile attacks
of the Germans along the British front,
some military observers here have be-
come convinced that the Teutons we're
covering great withdra wal Of their line
other officers, however. believe that the
German high command had been hurting
It's men at the enemy with the desire to
check an advance determined 70 hold it's
present lines at any cost. until winter
comes to the rescue
Officers who think the German activity
has covered a withdrawal 70 shorten and
strengthen lines and ease the strain on
the army expec. that behind the German
divisions through which Gen. Halg's men
were cutting their way today will be
found new positions fully manned and
strongly built. against which the often
sive will crash.
Some observers here believe that the
German army spirit generally is badly
shattered. In support Of this they cite
the continual peace cry in Germany.
the expressions Of prisoners captured
hv the Allies. the youth Of prisoners
and the repeated failure Of German at.
cks during the last few weeks to
make any impression on the British
and French fronts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
To Investigate Material
Used in Colleges in
German Language Teaching

New York. Oct. 1.-The National Sc
curity League announced tonight that
without making definite charges until
the full facts are before it," the league
had decided ito investigate the material
being used in teaching Of the German
language and literature IN our colleges
and universities" DR.. Robert NJ Neil
roy. educational director OF the league.
was instructed 10 make careful survey
Of the entire situation which it was said
had been brought to the attention Of the
league from several sources IN the past
few months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
ROB POSTMASTER
3 Men Get $3.50 from A.
R. Pencil and Take
to Woods Where They
Are Believed Trapped

Bar Mills, Me, Oct. 4-Three men ron.
bed Postmaster Albert r. Pennell Of SIS,
In cash and postage stamps tonight and
were later believed to have been sur.
rounded by sheriff's posse in piece @.
woods outside the village.
The postmaster was held up by the tn
while he was on his way home carrying
the proceeds of the days business in
small bag. The strangers snatched III.
bag and ran. The postmasters shou,,
for help disturbed a meeting of the loo,
camp of Red Men, who immediatelv ad
journed and joined in the pursuit
The robbers disappeared in the woods
but IL was hoped that patrol establish
ed for the night by the Red Men ana
other citizens who aided the sheriff would
result in their capture tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
Think A|RMAN
CAMPBELL KILLED

Headquarters Lafayette Escadrill,
Monday, Oct. 1.-Delayed)-Corporj
Andrew Courtney Campbell. Jr.. Of ths
Lafayette Escadrille. is believed n
have been brought down today IN n
fight with several German machines
No details have been received and "a
is not known whether Campbell was
killed or forced to land in German ter.
ritory. A French lieutenant a mem.
Der Of another escadrille. reports see.
ing a machine Of the type Campbell
was flying fall down out Of control
This is also confirmed by infantrymen
in the first line trenches.
A Paris despatch on Oct. 2 reported
that Corporal Campbell had disappear.
ed Monday while on a reconnoiterin,|
expedition and that his fate was mol
known. It was reported recently that,
Campbell. whose home was In Kent.
worth. Ill, had been awarded ths
French war cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
GERALD DUPONT
is A SUICIDE

Ogden, Utah, Oct. 4.-Gerald Dupont
aged % years, son of the powder man
ufacturer of Wilmington, Del, and
New York city. committed suicide here
today after leaving the hospital where
he had been for several days suffering
from nervous breakdown.
The tragedy occurred on a state
highway in a thickly populated part of
the city while he was out riding with
Miss Marian Browning. daughter of
George f. Browning, a brother Of John
NJ. Browning, the gun inventor.
Young Dupont stepped out of the
car. walked back a few PAGES and
there drawing new pistol from his
pocket, shot himself in the head. He
was discharged from the hospital to-
day and had accepted the invitation to
go for ride with Miss Browning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
MAURICE SUMS UP
FLANDERS FIGHTING

London, Oct. 4.-In their offensive
in the Ypres sector today the British
gained all tf<r detectives on a front
CT 1900 yards and to a depth Of $500
yards, General Frederick B. Maurice,
chief director of military operations at
the war offlce, announced today.
General Maurice made his statement
TO The Associated Press today imme-
dlately after "A telephone conversation
with headquarters in France, in which
be received the bare details Of the
British victory this morning.
A map Of the battlefield with the
days detectives marked in colored
CTaNonS lay en- tho desk before him
indicating the extent and importance Of
the victory and the positions on the
crest Of the ridge now held bv tho
British troops. After pointing out the
ohjectivne. Cen Maurice turned to the
makeup Of the Flanders army and said
The troops which have been en-
gagged in the fighting from July 81 to
the present are composed as follows:
British fFngl.'h, n per cent: coloni-
ais is; Scottish s; Irish g. The casual
ties IN the same period are distributed
rs follows; Eritish~ IS per cent; colo
malls s: Scottish 10; Irish 6.
Summing up the work Of the Brit =
~ army in the first nine months OF the
-car. Gen. Maurice said:
During that period. We have taken
on the west front SLABS German pris-
oners and 33e field and heavy guns.
while our losses have been Is .ee5 pris-
oners and no guns.
I'm all theatres we have taken 72.513
prisoners and 40 yuns and have lost
1880 prisoners and no guns"
With reference to aerial opera lions.
Gen. Maurice said:
THE general impression has got
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05

New York oct The Annie +.
Ccrlon lef' hero Aug . 18th cargo
FOR Havrc under command Of captain
! n Grlrir and CARRYING a crew ~
seven men. three ~ whom claimed
American citizenship when signing be-
fore tho United states commissioner Of
shipping The names ~ tho Americans
md addresses ~ their nearest relatives
a. shown by tho ships articles. are
George - Hammer, mate, Albany
y y George Herbert. engineer and
.eeord mate. born in New Hampshire.
charles Uulllcnn. steward and cook.
BOSTON
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NO OvERCOATs
Continued from Page One)

shortage was due to the fact that sew
eral thousand Of these garments were
turned over to the 18th Division. Unit
ed States army, under orders from
Washington. Officers recommended
that men of the second 40 per cent Of
the draft coming tomorrow and Satur-
day from northern New York and Mas
sachusetts bring their civilian over
coats with them. More army overcoats
have been ordered. but because of the
immense demand all over the country,
1t is thought probable that the orner
may not he filled for some DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-05
GERMAN VERSION OF
BATTLE IN FLANDERS

Berlin, via London, Oct. 4.-The Ger
man version Of the battle in Flanders
as reported in the supplementary
statement issued from German head
quarters tonight is as follows:
ION the battle field in Flanders, the
British during today's great attack
penetrated only about one kilometer
deep into our defensive zone between
Poelcapelle and Gheruvelt Especially
bitter fighting is still proceeding to
the east Of Zonnebeke and west Of
Becelaere.
On the other fronts" the communi-
cation adds. there is nothing OF i'm
portance."