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The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
CLUB ENDORSES FIGHT
 OF JAMES WICKERSHAM

Realizing the importance of se- curing reduction in freightage charges between Seattle and Alaska, the Nenana Commercial club has en- doresd the fight which is being made by former Delegate James Wickersham, to compel the trans portation companies to give Alas kans more liberal treatment. The secretary was instructed, at the meeting of the club held last Sun day, to write to Judge Wickersham, informing him of the action taken, and also to write to Delegate Sul- ger, requesting him to take such action as he deemed advisable, to encourage a reduction of freight rates.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
MEMBERS OF SUB CREW
 TAKEN BY THE FRENCH

PARIS, Dec. 22.-A statement is- sued by the admiralty this after noon says that the commander and all the members of the crew of the German submarine which sank the French cruiser Chateau Renault several days ago in the Mediterra- mean, were captured after the at tack by French torpedo boats. The sub crew consisted of 21 men. Their craft was destroyed.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
CRAMER IS APPOINTED
 AGENT FOR WAR STAMP s

The services of G. F. Cramer, special disbursing officer of the Alaskan Engineering commission, are much in demand these days by the federal government, in connec- tion with the various war revenue campaigns, doubtless due to the splendid showing made by Nenana in, the purchase of Liberty Loan bonds, and funds subscribed for the American Red Cross.
 The latest request made of Mir. Cramer is that he act as agent of the government in the sale of war saving stamps and United States Thrift stamps, of which the secre- tary of the treasury has offered two billion dollars to the American public.
 The war savings stamps are to be sold during the remainder of December and throughouc January at the price of s4.12, after which the price will be increased one cent every month during the remainder of the year. The stamps have a maturity value of s5, payable Jan uary 1, 1923. This is equivalent to four per cent compound interest.
 United States thrift stamps sell for 25 cents each and do not bear interest. Sixteen of the stamps may be exchanged for one war sav- ings stamp, at the difference be- tween their value of $4 and the current value of the war stamp. The difference for December and January would be 12 cents, with an increase of one cent every month during the balance of the coming year.
 The purpose of this campaign is
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
SUPPLIES WERE ORDERED
 BEFORE CONGRESS ACTED

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 22.- It was brought out during the sen- ate committee inquiry yesterday that supply orders for a million troops were approved by the war department some time in advance of the appropriation of funds for that purpose by congress. This was the testimony given by Quarter master-General Sharpe. At the time the orders were approved, the United States had not even declared war.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
COMMISSION FIRE BOYS
 PRESENTED WITH SUITS

New suits were distributed among the members of the Commission fire department during the week by Chief J. D. O'Neil and the boys are now ready to respond to a call at any hour of the day or night. The suits consist of warm, waterproof jackets and trousers, and heavy boots, a combination suitable for fire fighting in the coldest weather
 The boys keep the new equipment conveniently near their beds ready for instant use should they be called during the night.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
HURLEY SAYS SEATTLE
 .:": IS GREATEST BUILDER

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 22.- Asked why he had emphasized the efficiency of the Pacific Coast ship yards Chairman Hurley, of the fed eral shipping board, informed the senate military committee that he had not misstated conditions. Seattle" he said, actually leads the world in ship building. That city will launch, during the coming year, more than a million tons of steel and wooden vessels"
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
LORD CECIL EXPLAINS
 .... POSITION OF ENGLAND

LONDON, Dec. 22.-Speaking be- fore the house of commons this afternoon, Lord Cecil said that he did not advocate and that he did not believe any member of the gov ernment advocated an economic war after the great struggle is ended. He said that he could not agree, however, that Great Britain should go short of raw materials for the sake of supplying the needs of Ger many.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
FRANK ROTCH TRYING
 FOR AVIATION CORP

Advices received in Nenana on recent mail report that Frank Rotch, master of the Commission stern wheeler, Midnight Sun, dur ing the past two seasons, who went Outside to try for a commission in the army, is now trying to become attached to the construction depart ment of the aviation service. He was unable to secure the commission he sought because of some slight physical defect. He is at the Pre- sido.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
FLAMES THREATEN
 BIC KRUPP PLANT

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 22.-Work- men who have reached the Holland frontier from Essen are authority for the statement that the Krupp plant, the great German munitions establishment, is threatened with destruction by fire. An explosion is reported to have occurred at an early hour yesterday, causing a fire which has been spreading steadily during the past twenty-Tour hours, despite the efforts of thousands to check the flames.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
DEPUTY WOOD ESCORTS
 MICHEM TO FAIRBANKS

Deputy Marshal John Wood left for Fairbanks this morning with Ike Michem in custody. Michem is be- ing taken to the upper town to an swer to the charge of making sedi- tious utterances the charge having been preferred by Chief of Police Frank Wiseman. Michem was ar rested several days ago in Nenana upon instructions received from Fairbanks and was held in the local jail until the arrival of Deputy Wood who reached town last eve ming with dog team.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
REBELLION
 GROWS STEADILY

LONDON, Dec. 22.-Dispatches received from Petrograd this morn k ing state that the flame of civil war is spreading rapidly northward along the Volga river. The revolt against Bolsheviki is also gaining ground in Southern Russia, where a large part of the Rumanian army has joined with the Ukranian forces. It is understood that the kaiser has given orders to his commanders to render assistance to Bolsheviki for the purpose of putting down the rebellion. Kerensky is reported to have gathered small force, which he is now leading toward Moscow.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
F|NNS STARVING;
 WILL GET RA1|ONS
 FROM UNCLE SAM

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 22.- Having secured evidence showing that thousands of Films are starv- ing, the food administration has been granted permission to ship forty thousand tons of oats and corn to Finland the arrangements are now being made to rush the food to the stricken country. The shipment will go via Sweden.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
IEU1ONS SMELLING
 ITALIAN POSITIONS

ROME, Dec. 22.-Great German and Austrian guns, with range of sixteen miles, have been dragged up through the mountains, between the Bretna and Piave rivers and are now shelling the lines of com munication behind the Italian front with a steady stream of fire. Shells are falling in great numbers many of them having been reported from a point eleven miles from the Ger man positions west of Monte Grappa.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
IROTSKY RESENIS
 SUGGESTED TERMS

PETOGRAD, Dec. 22.-In an ad- dress delivered before the council of soldiers and workmen, Premier Trotsky declared that the Slav gov ernment had not been favorably inn pressed by the peace terms suggest ed by the representatives of the kaiser If the German emperor offers offensive terms" he said, the Russians will fight against it. We did not overthrow czarism to kneel before the kaiser"
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
DANCE IS ANNOUNCED
 FOR CHRISTMAS EVE.

The entertainment committee of the Nenana Labor union has an nounced a dance for Christmas eve, at the new hall on Market street. Good music has been engaged for the occasion and an evening of much enjoyment is promised those who attend. The charge for admission will be S15O for gentlemen, ladies being admitted free.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
SLAVS RAID CELLARS;
 DRINK UP THE BOOZE

PETROGRAD, Dec. P. - The fighting in many sections of this city is almost continuous, the re- suit of the efforts being made to put a stop to riotous drinking and prevent the raiding of wine cellars. A mob raided one distillery this week where fifteen soldiers had drunk themselves to death. The raid resulted in the death of fifteen additional soldiers.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
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 CLUB TAKES HOLIDAY.

The next meeting of the Nenana Comercial club will be held on Sun day afternoon, January 6. It was decided at the last meeting not to attempt to call the members to- gether during the holidays owing to the press of private business, but after the first of the year the prac- tice of meeting weekly will be re- stunned.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
CORRESPONDENTS WARNED
 TO LAY OFF PEACE TALK

THE HAGUE, Dec. 22.-General Lundendorff is of the opinion that peace is near but he objects to the publicity which has been given the subject during the past few days by the press throughout the world He has issued a warning to war cor respondents on the Western front to limit their reports regarding the peace prospects.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22

Chicaeo.-Respondine to the ro- quest of the secreta~v of w"r. e"" retary of Labor Wilson has sts-+"d an investigation of the o-iavanr"7 of the employees of the meat indus. try throughout the country.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
ANOTHER BANK ROBBED.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 22.-The Peoples State bank was held up and robbed of s3,000 late yesterday afternoon by three bandits. The robbers escaped in an auto with their booty.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
HUNT IS GIVEN SEAT
 AS ARIZONA GOVERNOR

PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 22.-The supreme court of Arizona has seated G. W. P. Hunt as governor. Hunt contested the election of Governor Campbell, who now holds the office. Campbell says that he will accept the decision of the court and vacate' the office at an early date.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22

London.-Premier George inform ed the house of commons today that the British reverses at Cambria were being investigated by the war de- partment. He said that the only real success achieved by the Ger mans during the year had resulted from their operations on the West ern front. in the Cambria sector.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
STATE DEPARTMENT GETS
 NOTICE OF PEACE PLANS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 22.- Officials of the state department have confirmed the report that Pre- mier Trotsky has given the Allies two months in which to make up their minds to io;n the Russian peace movement.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22

Atlantic Port.-An American liner arriving here today reports having engaged German submarine in bat tie off the Irish coast. After five shots had been fired by the liner, the U boat submerged and was not seen again. Major-General Hugh L. Scott was passenger on the liner
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
EARTHQUAKE IS NOTED.

WASHINGTON, D. c. Dec. 22.- An earthquake of unusual intensity was recorded yesterday afternoon by the instrument at the Georgn town university. It is estimated that the shock occurred at a dis tance of 37OO miles from the uni versity, but the direction is un- known.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22

to encourage the investment of small coins, now locked in toy banks and other home receptables. in gov ernment securities.
 MT. Cramer has been named chair man of the Nenana district in the war savings matter.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22

.Washington.-Secretarv of tho Treasury McAdoo emnhati"al'v d" nies that the next Liberty Loan wi" be fixed at eight milliors, hea-'"" AZ per cent interest. When a d" cision has been made, he says. the fact will be officially announced
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
FRENCH DESTROYERS
 SCUTTLE TWO DIVERS

ATHENS Dec. 22.-Two German submarines are reported to have been destroyed in the Gulf of Tar ranto this week by French destroy CTS. The fate of the crews of the U boats is not known.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
The Italian Version

ROME, Dec. 22.-The Italians are continuing to counter in the Monte Asalone region and have made some progress despite the heavy fire from the German guns and in the face of adverse weather conditions.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
GERMAN PEACE TERMS
 MAY NOT HELP CAUSE

PARIS, Dec. 22-The latest peace proposals, now being drafted by the kaiser, contemplate peace on basis of status quo, according to advices received in this city today.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
CHINKS EXPELLED

PARIS, Dec. 22.-Chinese resi- dents are being expelled from Aus tria as the result of the recent de- claration of war against the Central powers. Many of the Chinks are coming to France and Switzerland.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
PRESIDENT WILL URGE
 RAILROAD LEGISLATION

WASHINGTON D. c. Dec. 22.- It is understood that President Will son is preparing a message to con- gress in which he will urge the law makers to enact legislation to meet the transportation situation.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22

Rome.-The war department ad- mits that gains have been made dur ing the past two days by the leu tonic forces in the Monte Asolene sector. Elsewhere, it is claimed, the invading troops have been unable to advance, owing to the stubborn Italian resistance
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
QUEBEC WOULD OUT

QUEBEC, Dec. 22.-A resolution was introduied in the provincial leg islature today proposing that the province of Quebec ceceed from the Dominion. The proposition has a strong following and is being wide ly agitated.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22

Seattle.-John Porria and c. L. Fowler were arrested late yesterday afternoon in connection with the murder of Night Watchman William Applesteele, at Auburn.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
TURN DOWN
 cONSCRIPTION AT POLLS

SYDNEY, Dec. 22.-The conscrip- tion scheme of the Australian gov ernment aDGears to have been over wheimingly defeiIed in referendum. Unless the at-home vote is offset by the votes of the troops inaction, the anti-conscription majority will ex- ceed 150,0O0.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
ITALIANS REFUSED.

BERLIN, Dec. 22.-The war of flee declares that the Italians have made seven unsuccessful attacks, during the past two days, against the positions recently captured by the Teutonic forces in the Monte Asolene sector.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
FORMER GERMAN CONSUL
 ADMITS GUILT; FINED

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22.- Former German Consul Rodiek, of Honolulu has entered a plea of guilty to the charge of fomenting a revolution in India and has been fined the sum of S1O,000.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
GERMANS STARVING

LONDON, Dec. 22.-According to a Berlin newspaper, copy of which has just reached this city, the com mon people of Germany are liter ally starving, while the wealthy people of the empire are living in plenty.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
SEATTLE IS PROMISED
 SCHOOL FOR AVIATION

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 22.- According to an announcement made today by aircraft officials, Seattle will be the only city in the North west to have an aviation school.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
RELEASED GERMANS JOIN =.
 NEW BOLSHEVIKI FORCES

STOCKHOLM, Dec 22.-Advices received in this city state that many German prisoners including both of ficers and men, who were released recently 5y the Russians, have join ed the Bolsheviki troops and are now fighting against the Cossacks.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22

Martin Munson, who recently sus- tained a fracture on the left side of the skull, followed by paralysis of the right arm, has fully recovered the use of his arm and will soon be ready to leave the Government hospital.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
NEGRO SUSPECT ARRESTED

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Dec. 22.- Wm. Underwood, negro, has been placed under arrest in connection with the bombing of the governors mansion this week. The suspect is alleged to have declared that the governor ought to have been killed.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
RUMANIANS WILL STICK
 TO ALLIES TO THE END

PARIS, Dec. 22.-The Rumanian minister stationed in this city ha~ issued a statement in which he de clares that Rumania will remai~ faithful to the Allied cause.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22
MANY ALASKANS READY
 TO ASSIST RED CROSS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 22.- The national Red Cross committee is in receipt of reports from Alaska stating that sixty per cent of the
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22

The Hague-The Austrian foreign minister is authority for the state ment that the dual monarchy will demand peace, with annexations and indemnities
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22

Washington.-Secretarv of Wa~ Baker is authority for the "tatem""' that woolen uniforms have been r-o- vided for all the American troo"" in the service.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22

San Pedro, Cal-The tanker Nuuam, which grounded last night off Beuna Visto county, was floated at high tide today, none the worse for the mishap.
The Nenana news., 1917-12-22

white population of the territory will join the Red Cross society be- fore the close of the Christmas cam paign for ten million members.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-25

could make an easy living out ~ the
weaknssssH of their faIowmen while
th@ nation cried for manpower 10
win the var brewers continued 10
weaken the endurance. ef1cieucy. and
hes itn ~ our army and our citizens
~ home @hcn they needed 10 Re AZ
tnair best
American uatrtota reached the
conclusion shat loyal citizen loved
his country best whom he fought
hrr enemteH at home "a well 40
abroad Congress responded a. thia
call Of american patriotism and fur
ulshad tho vehicle upon which John
Ear'-ycorn wlIl be borne 20 the tomb
Never was thore 80 much money
energy misrepresentation and cor
ruut Influence pitted against any
measure. The corrupt sr< hereto
force powerful liquor interest FUZZY
aware that the pasvs sc OF this resolu
tlou wgs notice 80 them TO prepare
for final execution. fought it with
the FnerKy ~ dispair
Seven years are given the states
to rntify the amendment The leRis-
laturea of Georgia eutucky. Boulsi-
ana. MARYLAND. Massachusetts Mis-
sissippi View York Sew Jersey
Rhode Island and virginia. meet IN
January The legislatures Of other
states will be called IN specis session
II will not take seven years to com
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-25

plete ratification by tflirty-six atatem
LEGISLATORS. who nos realize that the
strength of the liquOr traH2e IL broken
wiI re,rt@ 10 tie themselves to
corpse rnd they viii catch step with
the lrrsalsribfe trend Of our ciViiiza
ton and caat their vote and uas their
influence 10 secure the adoption II
the amendment
The benefits thN will como from
the ratification ARE beyond concep-
ton National prohibition will mn
ONLY win the war. bnt make recon
Hfructiou dHva loss burdensorna
Enough money VIII he saved 70 make
Il easy % pay the war debt Pro
du~tive wealth and energy will he 20
Increased that the lose we sustain win
he soon stfpplIed II means that we
are entering upon r. new sra % ~4orai,
economic and social progress, ~ q like
Of which has never been Witnessed
iu tho worlds history"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-28

"A young man clerking in the Nc
Clurg book store was fired from his
job yesterday. He was told his work
was all right, but he got in wrong by
refusing to stand on his feet when
the orchestra played THE Star
Spangled Banner" in Orchestra hall.
His dismissal, he learned, was
brought about by A. A. Sprague, Jr.,
who appealed to Ogden McClurg to
throw the lad out of a job.
The business Of loving the flag is
mixed just now. Clarence Darrow,
for instance, made it a custom for
years to smile YEARLY and patiently
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-28

This is not a time to accuse Mayor
Thompson Of disloyalty to the Com
monwealth Edison flag blinking on
the City Hall corner at night. Nor
is it time to accuse Jake Loeb, the
school board president, of disIoyaltv
in standing by the Kaiser speHer."
1t is, however, a perfectly proper
time to point out that when Jake
Loeb summary stripped, Iashed and
dismissed Oscar NJ. Heath, the school
principal, on charges Of treason and
seditiOn, the basis of Jake LOeb's
action was the advocacy by Heath of
food embargo and no CONSUMPTION.
By the same logic and on the same
evidence what does Jake Loeb label
Mayor Thompson?
He compared Heath to Benedict
Arnold because Heath was against
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-28

For today we prefer this earful to
William Hale Thompson, mayor of
Chicago:
AS a nation we are in war now
with Germany, the strongest military
power that ever went forth under
banner of war. Our plans say we
must send food. to our allies or the
war will be lost and Prussian suzer-
ainty established over North and
South America. Unless food for the
soldiers and workmen of France and
England gets across, Germany wins
the war. Two ways are open to Ger
many in its purpose to starve France
and England. One way is to torpedo
the food ships and sink the wheat
and beef to the bottom of the sea.
This way is already partially success
full Another way is to stop export
OF food through action of the presi-
dent and congress by an embargo.
This way has failed. BeTnstOrff, Won
Papen and Boyd couldn't put it
over.
Mayor Thompson's open declara-
ton that "a curb must be put upon
our export of foOdstuffs" is the most.
exciting thing in local government
and politics today because. of the fact
that if-the mayors advice is followed
Germany will win the war and the
United States will become a string of
German colonies.
"A young man clerking in the Nc
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-28
WAR NOTES By Carl Sandburg

and refuse to stand up with the
crOwd-when The Star Spangled
Banner" was played. Yet DaTrow is
for war now and war to the limit for
a German republic.
Over in France is GUstave Herve,
who spat on all flags and cursed ma
tiOnaGsm more elOqUently and pic
turesquely than any internatiOnalist
in the running. And now Herve is
for war and war to the limit for
German republic. Only today comes
the news that Herve, the French syn
dicalist and reYOlutiOnist, wants 1OO,-
600 men from this country thrilling
the western battle front with the
American flag.
A refusal to stand up when the ma
donal flag anthem is played may in
dictate much or nothing. A. A.
Sprague and Ogden McCIurg, idle
rich scions, are taking a farcicaI way
OF serving the flag. Joe Medil Pat
terson and Marshall Field III. are
doing a better job of saving the ma
ton. They are riding artillery and
cavalry horses, whereas Sprague and
McCIurg are still sticking to the On
wentsia polo ponies.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-12

therefore, that the government devise
plan of installment payment.
One plan is for the government to
borrow the money on short-time notes
and permit the taxpayer to make the
excess profit tax payments in four in
stalments with 6 per cent interest.
That plan would give the government
Immediately the $4,000 900 estimat
ed to represent excess profit taxes, and
before the short-timc notes would be-
come due the taxpayer would be COM
PEELED to pay the taxes with per cent
interest in four installmentS. The pres
emf provision in the law allows the
taxpayer discount OF per cent if
paid in advance of the date the tax
becomes due. This, it is declared, will
not benefit the government or the tax
payer.
AS soon as the treasury committee
makes its recommendation the WAYS
and means committee will begin hear
ings. The present plan of the ways
and means committee is not to frame
another revenue bill until late in July
when the present bill will have had q
full test and the exact amount of ex
penditures and estimates is known.