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The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
BAXTER RESIGNS VICE PRESIDENCY
 ALASKA s s co

Seattle, Feb. 21-Robert A. Baxter resigned today as vice president and general manager of the Alaska Steam ship Company and the Copper River and Northwestern Railroad in Alaska,
 The resignation is to become effcc- tive as to the railroad in March and with respect to the steamship compa nv in April. when the annual meeting will be held. Baxter will take an ex- tended vacation in California and then resume his former occupation of It is stated that he has had his resignation in concentration TOT SIX months or more. He will be by another railroad man.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
RAILROAD OPERATION COST
 NEARLY BILLION

Washington, Feb 2l-RailrOad Ad- ministration estimates place the net cost to the government for the short period of federal control of the rail- roads at nearly billion dollars. ac- cOrding to statements made by Chair man Esch of the House Interstate Commerce Committee before the House of Representatives today Esch said the administration figures the net cost of the period of government control amounted in round figures to $936.00O.000. The statement was made at the opening of the debate in the House on the compromise report on the pending railroad bill.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
cHAS SCHNEIDER, OLD
 TIMER, DIES IN SEATTLE

!. Chas Schneider. widely known old timer of the district, passed away at Seattle recently. according to letters Of November 18th reaching iocal par ties. The date and cause of death were not given.
 The deceased resided in Nome for a decade or more. after coming to the camp in the days ea the gold rush. and was a regular summer visitor nntii q year or two ago. He was interested in mining in the Nome and Kougarok seetions of .the peninsula for years and also owned property in the city. fhs Schneider Building was formerly among his town holdings. He was aIso at one time owner of the famous Gold Belt Dance Hall. of the rush days.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
SCHOOL HoNoRs MEMORY OF
 LINCOLN AND WARRINGTON

Literary exercises in honor of the venerated Washington and Abraham Lincoln were held by the pupils of the Nome Public School Friday and attracted large number of vis- itors, including the City Council and His Honor Mayor Holt. who addressed the pupils and congratulated them on their display of respect toward the memory of the two great Americans. in advice.
 Imprqmptu speeches were also made by A. Polet, of the school board and. others in the audience. Following Is the program of exercises.
 Star spansled Banner .... School Declaration. "I Am An American citi-
 zen .:::::.:..:... Schooi America .,,.t,....,,,.., School No Man Could do More, Francis Ross Golden Words of Lincoln ... .....
 ... 18th and 9th Grades Lincoln's Song ......... !. Primary Quotation .......... Eileen Walsh Honor to Washington Carrie Johnson Mrs Abraham Lincoln. ...,.... ............He Helen Brunner Like Washington ..... Doe waish Our. Flag ... First Grade Boys Gettysburg Speech. Marion Racheider
 ft ,4 4 ' wnliam Seward Con Kelly Wave the Ronnny Flag ...Pritmaary aomethins Rsttsr Bessie R!rpnnsr Little Hatchet ............Pr Primary # asorse Haa Been Like Me ...:..
 ............. Per Peterson Land of Mine =. Grammar Gradsc
 .. .Sth and 9th GFadea Thsss Days ...... Third Grade Bays Fe4zsatic FEomise ..,.,..... achool
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
MINERS HOME CLUB TO
 HOLD SUNDAY MEETING

The Miners Home Club will hold a special meeting at the Holt store tomorrow afternoon The meeting is called for the purpose of discussing 2 proposed entertainment in the near future The club has been inactive up to the present and has taken no part in the round of winter entertainments. It has been suggested that the or ganizatfon hold at least one social function before the opening of navi- gatiOn and 1t is this proposal that will De considered. The meeting is sched- uled to commence at p. m. and all members are requesfed to attend.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
BIG MAIL ARRIVES
 FROM STATES

A limit weight consignment Of o',t- side mail aim about one hun dred and fifty pounds of first clrss matter arrived at the postoffice late Thursday afternoon in charge of ear- Tier Pete urran. Owing to the heavy traI following the snowstorm Wed nesd;'y night. Curran found the go- ing q bit heavy for his dogs and re- auisiioned the old gray mare belong ins to Mein Host Chas Dalauist of the Cape Nome roadhouse to bring the consignment from the cape.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
FRANCE TO HONOR
 AMERICAN DEAD

Indianapolis. Feb. 21--A total of l1S,604 certificates of honor will be bestowed tomorrow upon the next of Kin of Americans who died in the world war, it was announced today at the National headquarters of the American Legion. which will have the supervision of the certificates at cerc monies which will be held in all parts of the country. The certificates are awarded by France.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
WILSON'S NOTE NOT
 REACHED PARIS YET

Paris. Feb. 2l-Davis, the Ameri- can ambassador to Great Britain. spoke in London last night of certain instructions he had received from President Wilson regarding the Plume settlement question. although the pres- idents note to the Supreme Council of the Allies has not yet arrived in Paris. The statement-u of the amba ss- ador is causing considerable mystifi- . cation among diplomats here.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE FOR
 COMING POLITICAL BATTLE

The Nome- Seward Peninsula Re publican Club was born amidst much ebullition of political spirits at the offices of WI. J. Rowe Thursday night and will soon take the field prepared of the G. O. P. About forty repre- sentative republicans appeared at the w. J. Rowe was elected president and John Hancock secretary. An other meeting was called for Sunday afternoon to further perfect organiza- tion, and discuss future activities.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
NATIVES ENJOY GOOD
 SEAL HUNTING

Kowkow is plenty" in local Eski- moviile at present. Seals are numer- ous along the ice edge q short dis tance from town and the native hun ters are achieving excellent results in their hunting endeavors. One na- tive is said to have killed nine of animals in one day a short time ago and several others have secured two or three. The seals are found about four miles from shore, according to one aboriginal Nimrod.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
PLANNED TO SHIP DANISH SUGAR
 TO !. s.

Copenhagen Feb. 21-Negotiations are under way here for shipping twenty million pounds of Danish sugar to the United States to relieve the severe shortage of that commodity there, ac- cording to announcements given out by one of the leading sugar firms of Denmark today. It is believed the ne sotiations are being made at the in- stance of the American government.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
RAILROADS COST GOVT CLOSE TO BILLION
SEATTLE..P0RTLAND
 80 MIN. APART

Sc tile, Feb. 21--HIajoi Albert D. smith of the army air service mtdc the flight from Portland to Seattle today in eighty minutes, breaking all air records between the two points in his remarkable burst of speed The distance between the two cities ill about l5O miles in an air line Smiths arrival here ended q flight along the coast commencing at Los Angeles
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
cHAs MASON WINS
 PIONEER SOLO TROPHY

The solo tournament held by the Pioneers following the last three bust. ness meetings closed Wednesday even- ing and the prize fol. highest score was awarded to Chas Mason. The tournament proved a great attrac-, tion and evoked much interest among the members during its progress. The prize consisted of q small sum in cash. :.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
N o c E

The following places of business will close at noon Monday. in honor of Washington's Birthday. T Lehman
 D. E. Crowley Groc. Co. w H Webb, Mkt
 A. J. Mueller
 U. s. Merchantile Co. Lomen Bros.
 c. W. Lewis
 Alaska Lighterage and Com Co. Peterson Shoe Store
 U. S. Post Ohice-All day F. l.. Holt
 Kristan Bros. l.. sidenyerg Miners and Merchants Rank-.Aii day, Adv.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
RUSS DOWNING ANSWERS
 LAST CALL

Russel !. Downing. one of the most
 widely known and popular former residents nf the Seward Peninsula dis trict, died ai san Francisco. February
 i3th after an extended period of ill health. according to a telegram from A. A. tSrotty) Allan reaching Al Nicholson. propeie,or of the Board Of Trad" billiard pa,lor and former busi- nes associagy If ,le deceasetl Nome ite. iist Aon.Es. The message con veyins this sad information stated thu death was due to heart trouble ari followed an illness of four months duration. The teleglg,n, gad thai funeral arransemcnts had not been made. as it was not determined whether he remains wuud be inferred
 in san Francisco or at Mr pownine's old home in Kentucky. Final word regarding the disposal of the remains was being awaited al the time the message was forwarded
 The deeeased is survived by d widow, who is well known here, tw, sisters and "a widowed mother. who resides with one sister at the famiiN home in Lexington. Kentucky. qia other sister. a Mrs HollHni. is a resi- dent of san Francisco and was at her brothers bedside during his last hours
 Mir Downing was born in the Blur Grass state 51 years ago. At all times an ardent sportsman as well as q na- tive son of state noted for its pro duction of blue boded racing stock. he naturally became identified with the turf and was for years con nected with the famous racing estab lisfment of the [ te Marcus Daily. H. came to Nome during the big rush Of 1900 and followed various occupation; until 1910, when hc became int rested in the Board of Trade after several wears residence in the Candle district
 His connection with that well known business establishment continued ur- til October 1918
 His inborn prediection for sports was evidenced throughout the period Of his residence here He was at all times a leader in sporting activitie- of every charactef. His interest in dog racing was especially keen and he soon became one Of the chief promoi- CTS and patrons of that novel and in teresting sport. Indeed it may he sa,d that it was largely due to his personal efforts that the famous All Aaska Sweepstakes. the solomon Derby and other races were perpetuated through the deterring conditions of recent years until the sport was suspended when America entered the war Throughout his residence fin Nome he was enc of the most active figures in the Nome Kennel Club and also filled various positions in the, directorate. He was also q member of the Arctic Brother hood, the Elks. and other organiza -'g tfons in the city. He possessed q genial. kindly personality that wor him a host of friends among all class es and contributed to making his es- tablishment the popular sporting cen- ter of the district for years. Prcba- ply no man who las resided in this section was more widely or favorubly SEoUn l,tn ..,e es, al Ke eltuckian and his unfortunate passing in eae prime of life will be deeply regretted in inc farthertst confines If the peninsula
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
BILLY OsRiEN
 MARRIED TUESDAY

William O'Brien, owner of the Lost Tetver tin mine. now under operation by the J. F. Halpin Company, was married in Seattle on February 17th, according to advices HeaHhIpH local ss,.hds. rhs er,de A Emma Tummey. Seattle lady.1J -s
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
TO
 BE A'A0L|DAY

Owing to Washington's birthday falling on Sunday, Monday will be observed as holiday. The postof1ica and bank will remain closed through out the day and most of the business houses will close at noon The Public School will also remain closed until Tuesday.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
PRESENTATIONS BIRTHDAY
 SUNDAY

Tomorrow. February 22. is Wash ington's birthday and the 1Ssth an- niyersary of that event, so momentous in American history.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
REPUBLICANS ATTENTION

General meeting of Nome Seward Peninsula Republican Club Special business. w. J. Rowe office. Sun day Feb: P, ? D. m. All Republi- cans requested to attend.
 JOHN HANCOCK, a-< Temporary Secretary
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21

Subscribing for newspApeEs from the states and reading yeur local paper free at the expense af the publisher or |friends is poor way to help home |industrY.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
BILL CARRIES
 FUNDS FOR
 ALASKA CABLE

Washington, Feb 2l-The Deficiency
 Appropriation bill, as il passed the of ninety five thousand dollars for purchasing and laying ;l new subma- rine cable between Puget sound and Southeastern Alaska
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21

Miles caSs k ssrvins fresh killed pork and veal having purchased tive young piss sssd ens calf from the MIX Ranch this week.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
MINERS HOME CLUB ATTENTION

. The Miners Home Club will hold T special meeting Sunday afternoon February, 22. at f D. m. at the Hol. store. An members requested to at tend.
 CHAS. RICE, Pres.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21

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The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21

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The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21

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The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21

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The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21
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The Nome nugget., 1920-02-21

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 Seward Peninsula. Covers approximately 22,700 square miles of territory.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-23

INC good fortunes of rational. con
science impelicd advancement. wc
hoiI me majesty Of righteous gov
eminent. with liberty under the law.
l" be our avoidance OF chaos and We
call upon every citizen Of the rcpub-
nc 10 hold fast to that which made
ordcri% government safeguard the
onward march u all We ought TO be
The nenacing tendency OF tho
present dag is not chargcabic wholly
70 me unsettled and iever"d cpudt-
lions caused by the war. The man.
lest wea kness in popular government
lies In the temptation 10 appeal 10
grouped citizenship for political adj
The Constitution contcmpia;cs no
class and recognizes no group. /;
broadly includes all the people, with
specihc recognition for none ana
inc highest conservation we can
make today is comm!ttai OF the
Republican party TO that saving CON
st!tut!onalsn which con;emplatcs
all America as one people. and holds
Just government; free from influence
on the one hand and unmovcd l.: in
timidation on the other.
HrpubIic ncnnccd From Within.
II would be the blindness OF folly
10 ignore the activities in our own
country which are aimed 10 destroy
our economic system. and TO commit,
us TO the colossal tragedy which has
2oih DESTROYED all freedom and made
not to be halted in throttled libcr-
ties. We must not abr!dge the free
dom OF speech. the freedom OF press
or the freedom of assembly. because
here is no promise in repression.
These liberties are as sacred as the
freedom OF religious belief. as inv:ol-
able as the rights OF life and the
pursuit OF happiness We do hold 10
the right TO crush Sedit!on, 20 st!nc a
ncnacing contempt for law. 10 stnrnn
out peril TO the safety of the re-
puh!ic or It's people. when emergency
calls. because security and the ma
jcsty of the law are tho first essen
tiais OF liberty. He who threatens
destruction OF the government by
force or haunts his contempt for law
full authority, ceases 10 be loyal
citizen and fortcits his rights TO the
freedom OF the republic.
Let ii be said TO all of America
that our plan of popular government
the crystall!zed intelligence OF tho
majority Of oar people think best
There can be no modification of this
uncerlylng rule, Tut no majority shall
abridEe the rights of n minority
Men nave n right 10 question our
system in fullest freedom, hut they
must always remember that the
Z iGhts Of freed PIN impose the obli-
cations which maintain IL. Our pol
icy is not OF repression. but We make
appea! today TO American intclli-
sence and patriotism. when the re-
public is m-Haced from within. just
aS we trusted American patriotism
when our risnts We're threatened
from without
Appeal to the wGEc-E:nrncr.
We call on all America for stoad;-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-23

ness. so that We may proceed de-
IipeFh'cIy 70 the re;.cjustmeNt which
concerns an the people. our party
platform fairly expresses the con
81 lence Of Republicans on Industrial
relations. No party is Indifferent
10 the welfare of the wagc-earner.
To us his good fortune is of deepest
concern. and we seek 10 make that
good fortune permanent. We do not
oppose but approve collective bar
gaining. because that is AN outstand
ihs rishti nut we are una!tcrably in
Sistcnt that It's exercise must not
destroy the equal! sacred right of
the Individual. in his necessary pur-
sun OF livelihood. Any American has
so has every American the right to
scck employment. The group must
not endans.: the Individual. and we
must discourage groups preyinS upon
On. another. and none shall be al
lowed To forget that governments
ooi's"tons are alike to all the people.
| honH we may do more than mere
~ discourage the losses and suncrings
attending industrial conflict The
strike against tho government: is
properly denied. for government ser
OF proht whish relate 10 competitive
enterprise. There is progress in the
establishment OF official rcvealment
OF issues and conditions which lead
sentiment may speed the adjustment
but | hope for that concord of pur-
pose not FORCED but inspired by the
common veal. which will give reGu-
LACED public service the fullest guar
ATTY OF continuity. | am thinking
o. the railroads. In modern life they
arc the very base Of al, our activities
and intcrch1nges. For public pro-
lection we have enacted laws provid-
ing Tor regulation of the charge
Tor service. imitation on the capital
invested and Limitation on capitals
earnings There remains only COM
petition of service, on which to base
our hopes for an efficiency and cX-
pansion which mc,, our modern re-
ought 20 be the best paid and know
tho best wording conditions in the
world Theirs IL an exceptional re-
sponsibil:ty. They are not only cs-
scntiai 10 the life and health and all
productive activities OF the people.
bur they are urar,ly responsible for
the safety Of travelling millions. The
government which las assumed so
much authority for tho public good
might well stamp railway employ
mont with the sanctity OF public ser
employees that justice which voices
the American conception OF right
cousncss on the one hard. and assure
continuity OF service on the other.
For Railway nrhnbfIItatIon.
The imnovtl ice of the railway re-
hahilitation is so Obvious that refer
confident that much of the present
cay insufiiciency and incfiiciency of
transportation are due TO the wither-
ing hand of government operation
tlat We emphasize anew our opposi-
ton TO government ownership, we
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-23

Continued on Fourth PaGe.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-23
Takes Firm Stand for High Tariff in New
Marion Republican Greed and Advocates
Foreign Policy That Would Keep the Faith
With Our Allies by Giving Three Cheers. y

commerce. like that recommittal
10 thoughts OF America first which
ican creation. 70 the free use OF
american shipping. II Will add 10
the american reawakcning.
one cannot speak Of industry and
commerce. and the Transportation on
"hich they arc dependent without an
earnest thought Of the abnormal coat
OF living and the problems in it's
waks. II l. easy to inveigh. hut that
serious TO dismiss with flaming but
futile promise.
Eight years ago In times of peace.
the Democratic party made it an
issue. and when clothed with powrr
mat party came near TO it's accom-
piishmcnt by destroying the peoples
capacity to buy. But that was n
cure worse than the ailment 1t is
after which the patient must help t.
effect his own cure.
hross expansion Of currency and
aredit have deprecated the dollar
Just as expansion and Initiation have
aiscrcdited the coins of the world.
Ne inflated in haste. we must de-
the dollar in reckless finance. we
must restore IN honesty Dcfatiun
or the one hand and restoration OF
the loO-ccnt dollar Oh the other ought
70 have bcsul on the day after ;he
afmisticc. but .)lans were lacking or
G for az failed. The unpreparedncss
appropriateness for war.
For courageous DrnatIon.-
We can Promise no one remedy
which vii! cure an il, of such wide
npp1p"rtions; but We do pledge that
INC party platform covenants. We
VIII attempt intelligent and cour-
aEeous dchatior. and strike at gov
the evil. and we will cttack high cost
vi EoNcrhm"nt with every energy and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-23

want TO expedite the reparation. and
MAKE sure the mistake is not re-
pcatcd.
IT is little use to recIte the story
vi ueNeiopment. exploitation. govern
r,em, eXp , and its neglect.
.rce. Inc inadcquacy Of trackaEe and
terminal facilities. the insufnc!cncy
eS-aatti,nmenii, and the ineftieiency OF
et nv.n,'onra.i bear the blighting
curing Federal operation. The work
~ reorganization under the rcstora-
ION oil private ownership deserves
our best encouragement. RilIions
are needed in new equipmcnt. not
atone to meet the growing demand
lor service. hut TO restore the extra
o .. depreciation due to the
sstrlcted earnings and with specula-
i've prohts removed. railway activi-
ties nave come TO the realm of con-
ana the government which impaired
Manifesily the returns must he so
GauSed that necessary capital may be
as restrain.
lem. a state of inadequate trans
porta;ion facilities. mainly charge
able TO the failure Of governmental
experiment, is losing millions to ag-
ricu!turc. II is hinderinE industry, it
is mcnacinE the American pcople
with 4 fuel shortage little less than
n peril. 1t emphasizes the present
day problem and suggests that spirit
OF encouragement and assistance
which commits all America to relieve
such an emergency.
The one compensation amid attend
ing anNicties is our new and needed
realization OF the vital part trans
portation plays in the complexities OF
modern life. We are not 10 think OF
rails alone, but highways from farm
to market. from railway to farm, ar
teries of life blood to present day
lie. the nuickened ways to commun-
icat!on and exchange. the answer OF
our people to the motor age We
Believe In generous Federal cooper
alton in construction. linked with as
surances of maintenance that will
nut an end to criminal waste Of pub
lie funds on the one hand and give n
guaranty of upkept highways on the
other.
lie TX for 'tAmcricn Fir,t.-
Water transportation is inscparahlv
linked with adequacy OF facilities.
and We favor American emincncc on
the seas. the practical development of
inland waterways, the uphuildinE.
and coordination of all to make them
equal to and ready for every call Of
developing and widening American
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-23
Pledges Aeny and Promises Galore Are Followed by Recital Of
the Marion Creed Which New High Tariff Law


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