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Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1920-10-16

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The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14

the resignation of Secretary of Stat Lansing and has also given out tit. corr espondence passing between LanA ing and the president which preceded the latter's demand for I4ansings ie- tirement from the cabinet.
 The correspondence was opened Ny the president with a letter in whith he asked Lansing "Is it true, as I haye been told that during my illness ybu have frequently called the heads Of the executive departments of the gc*- ernment into conference3H- =7-..il5.s,..iA.s r Piieu he had. but called them merely for informal conferences, in view of the fact that we were denied with you"
 Following this admission the letters of the president assumed tone of scathing denunciation of Lansing's acts and terminate with the request for his resignation from the cabinet.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
WILSON FIRES SECT'Y LANSING
CHARGES STATE SECRETARY WITH DISlOYAlTY
SENATOR SUNDsAck
 ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY

Senator John Sundback has an- nounced his candidacy for re- election to the upper house of the Territorial Legislature and will submit his name to the public at the forthcoming pri- maries. His nomination certificate wa, placed on file with the Clerk of the District Court Monday. Having servel the Second Division faithfully and well during the last legislative session. this veteran of many winter snows is well entitled to a second term and the Nugget is plea sed to commend him 10 the favor of the public as one who is tried and true.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
INDOOR PICNIC TONIGHT

The annual Indoor Picnic of Nome Chapter No 7S Women of Mooseheart Legion. will be held at big Eagle Hall this evening and promises to surpas- in practically every detail. all pre- vioIs entertainment efforts of the or sanitation The ladies have been busy weeks and have evolved a program which includes in improved form practically all of the features which have contributed to the success of their earlier picnics. as well as many new ones Unusual pains have been take n with the decorative effects and q 'private peep into the big hall discloses q decorative scheme which has doubt less never been excelled in Nome, not even in the palmy days Added en- tertainment features this year will in. clude d comedy skit by q number of the upper grade pupils of the public school. who have developed marked histrionic ability under the direction of Mrs Jas. Ross, and also a prize drawing. As usual, special attention will be paid to the children and special provisions have been made for their entertainment. The program will in 'clude eight numbers and wide v;l- riety of delcctable refreshments will be served at q nominal figure.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
MAIL ARRIVED THURSDAY

The weekly mail arrived Thursday in charge Of Carrier Pete Curran, who came with the consignment from Una lakleet. The dispatch was very large but contained no first class matter. from the States, A quantity of Alaska mail was also included. Carrier Cur ran reported stormy trip throuehout with blizzards following each other in close succession all the way from unalakleet Despite the weather diff ficulties the trip Was accomplished in average time. ,Airran being an old ha,,.l-at t ss-N's.- ~ a-..r-,1s V
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
COUNCIL DEMANDS SETTLEMENT
 OF PLUME DISPUTE

London Feb. 1.-The Supreme Council has agreed on a stand regard ing the claims of the Jugo Slavs con- corning Plume and are preparing to forward communication to the Jugo Slav state which plainly informs them that a settlement must be made with Italy
 The Council has also announced that the notes to Germany and Hol- land regarding the extradition of the war crimes is being completed and will be dispatched immediately.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
SEATTLE THIEVES ABANDON
 FAMOUS oiAMoND

Seattle, Feb 1.--An eight carat diamond known as the Tabor Dia . and dollars. which formed part of the Cohan- Dang collection, which was taken by holtlup's Wednesday, was found today on nearby roadway at the point where the bandits abandon ed the automobile in which they es. capped after robbing Conan and his sisters in front of their residence The jewel was found by A. R. Cook. It is surmiscd the bandits dropped the gem In their haste to get away
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
HUDSON BAY MAN BACK
 FROM TRADING TRIP

Frank Martin. local representative of the Hudson Bay Company, returned Saturday evening from Il fur purchas- ing tour extending as far along ths ports q cold. stormy trip in which sev- eral dogs of his team were severely frozen. One animal was almost fro zen to death in the harness and three others sustained bad frost bites when
 the team was caught in an intense blizzard during the trip to Unalakleet.
 F'urs are scarce. in the in the district between Nome and St. Michael, ow- ing. 1t Is believed, to there being less
 fur bearing game in that region than in the districts north and west. Few
 white fox are being caught and the
 number of reds taken. so far has been
 small. A few lynx. mink and other
 small belts were in evidence but trap pers reported great scarcity of other fur animals.
 Mir. Martin reports meeting Messrs. Lehmann and Seppaia at the Foothill road house near Unalakleet and tra- yelling with them as far as Whale back. where their course turned up the Yukon. The two mushers were in excellent health and spirits and mak- l ing fine time. He also visited the Shaw camp on Bonanxa and reports several men prospecting under the direction of rrank Shaw,
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
kEANE oiL STOCKS FIND
 READY SUBSCRIPTION

A total of 4.265 shares of stock in the Keane oil company had been sub scribed up to Friday evening. accord ing to Vim Webb. who has undertaken at the request of Mir Keane. to ascer- tain the amount of stock desired by Nome people in his likely looking oil venture. The considerable number of shares spoken go far is an excellen. indication that many here have con- siderable faith in the project and are willing to assist it along. It is Mir Webb's Intention to hold the sub- open until February 2oth. and will then wire the result to NJ. Keane. who is in New Jersey.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
LARGE sNuMeER ATTEND
 PIONEER CARD, SOCIAL

A large crowd of card lovers att tended the Wednesday evening card social given by the Pioneers at the Igio0. Seventeen tables were occu- pied by the participants in the pro- sressive whist tournament. Those att tending report an excellent time. The whist prizes were awarded to the fol- lowing. Ladies: Mrs O, N. Flowers. flirst: Mrs Nels Swanberg. second: Mrs Davy. third. Gentlemen: Sam Anderson. first; Fisher Baldridge sec- ond.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14

Seattle. Feb 14-An appropriation complete the Snake River harbor at Nome is being vigorously urged py Representative Jas P. Daily and Andy Anderson, Geo. D. Schofield. Chas
 AIilot and l.. Seidenverg, members of the Harbor Committee of t!.e Nome Chamber of Commerce. who are now 1 in Seattle.
 Representative Daly have interviewed Colonel Woodruff, head of the Seattle office of the War Deps -tment En- |gineering Board on the subject and are preparing to commence vigorous campaign to secure adequate funds to complete and maintain the harbor. Tte Nome representatives today wired the Alaska delegate, Governor Riggs Jr and J. L. McPherson of the Alaska
 Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Com merce. all three of whom are now in Washington, and also Senator's Jones' |of Washington, and Pittman. of Me- yada, urging them to secure an appro- priation of s10O.oO0 to complete and provide for the maintenance of the partially completed harbor improve
 ment. e
 l@ff-, .rH'
 Discussing the harbor situation today members of the committee said hundred thousand will be ample to complete the harbor and provide for maintenance for several years and every effort will be made to induce congress to grant the desired appro- )priation. It is sadd lishterage will probably he handled by some private party. IT the Alaslta lishterase com-
 pany will not agree to undertake 1t. Nome citizens hsre say there is an enrellent prospect that the Bursau of Fisheries can bs induced to send flsh |spr*ey to ,uppsr BsrinS Sen next sam
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
MAsoN's HOLD CARD SOCIAL

"a {
 A delightful social was held by tho Masonic fraternity at Masonic Hall Friday evening. Card and dancing were the principal diversions and re- treatments were served during the evening. The function was attended by a good sized crowd of Aiason's ant; invited guests and q splendid time Ia reported by those who shared the fes- tivities. Appropriate prizes were awarded the leaders in the progressive whist contest and were won by the following in the order given. Ladies: Mrs E. Grimm. Mrs Alfred Lomen. Mrs Ralph Lomen, Gentlemen; D. B, Camp, Louis wyths and Jack Gale.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
EAoLE's CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

Tho Eagle anniversary ball held Saturday evening last was one of the premier social events of the winter period and attracted a large sathering of amusement lovers. The big Eagle Hall was pretty decorated and the arrangements were perfect in every way. The function was opened with an address of welcome by Mayor Holt. Past Worthy President of Nosss Aerie, aftsrwhich 1t was ''on with the dance'' until the small hours of Sunday morn Ing. 6 Rssfeshments were servea from booths Dlsesd Il convenient point and embraced hrge variety of deiectable daintiss. The. atmosphere q good fellowship and sociability chasacter- i5tic Of Fade functions was h evi- denee thrpughout aud every one en- toysd an eEcslleat time. The affair was entirely aAecsssful from sas nuan- eial as well as the .pciai point q view 7 1he coamittss in charse are to u congratulated for preducins one of tho nsast p,sas,ns; satestainmsnts of ths
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
BANDITS KILL TWO
 IN FRISCO HoLDUP

san Francisco, Feb. 14-Bandits who were. attempting to hold up Liberty loan bond brokerage concern in the downtown district today. shot and killed two persons and wounded another before making their getaway in an auto after their plan failed
 The persons killed were E. Stroud and H. Abelhman. both of whom struggled with the bandits when their intentions became clear. The person wounded was Mrs NJ. Lasater, who is employed by the brokerage house.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14

sensing it's purpose. told the president Iof the contemplated session. Dr Grayson informed the president that he expected to be questioned regarding the health condition of his patient.
 'As far as my physical condition is 'concerned", the president is said to have replied. you are best fitted to report. As an indication of my mental condition. however, tell them that I asked you to ask them these two ] .fsss-lx.sf1 sasnor1ty and rur what purpoa was this meeting of the cabi- net called? What do the cabinet mem bcrs expect to make of it?"
 Grayson is aid to have delivered the presidents message at the session held later in the day. The cabinet mem bers were both astonished and startled for some moments when confronted sa i'd that there was q painful silence for several moments. then Secretary of the Interior Lane put in; 'We want to do what is best for the president and the country"
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The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
NOME TRADERS PURCHASE
 SCHOONER BENDER BROS

Seattle. Feb. 1s3-Messrs. l.. Scid- enverg end A. Wittenherg. Nome mer chants and traders, have purchased the power schooner Bender Bros. for trading. between Alaska and Siberia.
 The schooner will sail for the Si- berian coast next month under the direction of Mir Wittenberg and will probably be one of the first vessels to enter Northern Boring Sea this Spring.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
SECRETARY LANSING GOES DOWN IN
 VIOLENT CLASH WITH PRESIDENT
Wilson Charges Secretary of State with Dsloyalty and Demands Resignation. Claims Lansing Called Cabi- net Sessions Without Authority. Resignation Pre- ceded by Stinging Rebuk from President.

ernment officer to go down in a clash with the president since the latter as stunned the presidency.
 Former Secretary of State William the cabinet by request after differinS with Mir Wilson. He was followed by Secretary Garrison.
 It is whispered in official circles that Secretary Lane would probabl have cred his resignation until later. Lane it .-r--'fa tl haxp r'eg ..s q isSs.5A !. ls- before his resignation was offered
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
raAvELEas TIED uP BY STORM

Reports from the west coast say U. S. Deputy Marshal Elmer Reed. who left for the Cape Prince of Wales section Monday February 2. was tied up at sinfock ny storm for n period of five days. The storm developed on the day of his departure and continued throughout the remainder of tho week. win the result that hss failed to get aa2y from sinssck until supday. Jim Ccgrisans who aiso departed for Teller on thp sams day | said to have shared tas aasns late.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14

Washington, Feb 1l-Secretary Lansing today resigned his pasition as the head of\ the State Department at request of President Wilson by whom Lansing has been secretly. inj Ia series of letters and Nstingingly rebpked for calling cabinet meetings duting tho illness of the president. Id one of these communications. the 1residcnt expresses his amazemcnt at fhat he ,tesignates as Lansing's "c'fardice" and charges him with disloya(y. Toie 'ot,er in which tho a'.ove e Scs are
 .,, f adds; .-.s-.-4t,ssttiss ttis 4 5, @t--9sS, '-Tvnh6ss/e were fin Paris felt tl.;it you accepted my guidance and dircr- ton on questions with regard to which I had to instruct yo,,, only with in> creasing reluctance'
 Following the announcement If Lansing's retirement. it was given out that Under Secretary Polk will take charge of the affairs of the State n.- partment as Secretary ad interim.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
N. v. Sun Tells Story of Official
 Conflict

New York. Feb. 1.-The Evening Sun today throws further light on the conflict between President Wilson and Lansing by telling the story of the first cabinet conference called by Lansing some time after Mir Wilson became ill.
 According to the Sun. President Wilson was not informed of the action taken by Lansing until Dr Grayson, the presidents physician. evidently
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
COURT OF INTERNATIONAL
 s JUSTICE TO BE FORMED

London. Feb. 14-Elihu Root has again been invited to become mem Der of the committee to prepare plans tor the constitution. of a permanent court of international justice. accord- ing to announcements today by those having charge of the plan for the es- tablishment of the proposed .organi- ration for the adjustment of interna- tional wrongs.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
cHAs. JONES LEAVES
 FOR DIME CREEK

}Chas. Jones left for Dime Creek Monday on official business of the Alaska Road Commission. He ex- pects to remain in the Dime section for upward of two weeks and will pro- bably not return to Nome until close to March l. The trip is being made with the Bernard Nelly team. and with the genial Bernard acting as chauffeur.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
sRoTHERHoops ACCEPT . WILSON'S REcoMMENDATio

Washington, Feb. 1.-The repre- sentatives of the railroad employt es have agreed to accept the recom- mendation made by President Wilson during the conference yesterday to hold their wage demands in abeyance temporarily.
 An announcement to this effect was given out by the Brotherhood officials today. -
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
Brotherhood Reply to Wilson Wage
 Decision Presented Today

Washington, Feb. 1.-The reply of the railroad brotherhoods to president
 Wilson's decision in the wage con-
 troversy was presented to the presi- dent today. No information has so far been given out regarding the character of the presidential decision.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
GOV. STEPHENS TO
 CALL SPECIAL SESSION
 ON JAP QUESTION

Sacramento. Cal. Feb. 12--The Sacramento Union in tolay's issue says Governor Stephens is planning to call a special session Of the le.is- lature in the near future to consider the Japanese question effectively.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
FAMOUS FRENCH ACTRESS
 s DIES IN PARIS

Paris, Fsb 12--Gaby Deslisle, the famous French actress and dancer, died hers today Mile. Dcslisle recent ly underwent an operation in Sw ad.n from which she failed to rally
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
NOME hARB0R COMMITTEE
 AFTER $I0o,0oo APPR'M

mer. They say Governor Riggs should be wired to secure fish survey boat
 for Nome waters next summer. The has already done so.
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
Lansing Third Officer To Get Axe
 From Wilson

Washington, Feb. 14-Robert I.anS . ing. who was forced to resign from the office of Secretary of State today by President Wilson, is the third gov
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
ALPS cLIMaFFs a,1eisA
 e.zexs sylelN eREvAs sE

E@s.. swit3s'ane seh l'--'ra,~s Alpinists fell so sra t!,eier t"cl vice over Jcu/ hM.d, cettect d CD whil, a-ceaA'ns W ,'a nit nsa-
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14

Simply A Pleasant Party, SATURDAY, Fist. \. .. HAIL
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14
State Department Publishes Wiisou- Lansing Correspondence

Washington. Feb. 1.-The StaHe Department has formally announced
The Nome nugget., 1920-02-14

The only newspaper published on
 Seward Peninsula. Covers approximately 22,70O square miles of territory.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-20
DIR. BROWN WILL
 SPEAK ON PURITA MS

At Olivet church at the Il o'clock servoce the pastor. Dr. Herbert s. Brown, gives the first one of a series of sermons dealing with the Puritan movement and some of the results for human liberty, the particlar topic of tomorrow relating to the Reforma- tion. In the evening at 7:30 the ser mon will be illustrated by one of the pictures treating the departure of the Pilgrims for Delft Haven. This will be preceded by a song period. The musical program is as follows: For morning, the quartet will sing Rog- ers's anthem, "Sing Unto the Lord with Thanksgiving" and Ambrose MacdowelPs Hymn of the Pilgrims (1620);" the organ selections are Macdowelrs "Idylee" and Steane's March in F." For evening the choir numbers are MansfieId'S anthem, tWe Come to Thee, Our Fathers God, D and Schnecker's Jesus, Savior of My Sour'; the pieces for the organ are Volckmar's "Andante in A" and Reeds "Processional March," On Thanksgiving Day service will be con- ducted at II a. m. with special music and sermon. Professor Iutze1 will contribute violin solo.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-20
BISHOP TO SPEAK
 AT UNITED FORUM

pr; Wm; Horace Day will preach on ''The Sword of Christi at the United church tomorrow. The vest ed choir will sing "A Thanksgiving Day Ode" by R. Huntington Wood man, also 'tHe Shall Feed His Flock" Harker.
 The United church set a goal for membership for the tercentenary period. 1s1s-1e2o. They hoped to receive five hundred new members during that time. On November 1st. 449 of that number had been added, and at the meeting of the Member ship committee last Wednesday S5 more applications were reported. A church service flag has been hung in the church, with a white cross upon a black and red field. As member ship applications are approved white stars are added to the flag.
 Bishop Francis J. Mcconnell chair man of the Commission of Inquiry to investigate the Steel strike, will speak at the Community Forum Sun day evening on the Report of His Commission. A musical prelude at 7:00 will include organ numbers. and solos by Mrs. Robert B. Hard, con- tra1to, and M-S. Lena Mason Barnsley, soprano.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-20
MUSICAL PROGRAM
 AT PARK STREET

In keeping with the city's celebra- ton oI the Pilgrim Tercentenary,
 Park Street Congregational church in vites our citizens to musical service Sunday evenin gwhich promises to be of exceptional merit A threefoid musical program has been arrangea by Clayton P. Stevens, supervisor of music in the public schools. This includes the cantata, The Landing ed by a double quartet with baritone solo; The Hymn of the Pilgrims, by Edward Mcdowell, sung by double quartet, and a Pilgrim Ode" ''The
 Rock of Liberty" by Abbie Brown and Rossiter Cole. The last num- Der is in four parts,-"Vision, D Struggle. Reinforcement" and te"The A1arum.'' Miss Dorothy Smith, violinist, will assist MT. Stevens at the organ, playing the "Adagio and Gond oliera,'' from Opus 34, Franz
 Ries, and the violin offertory, ''Negrc Spiritual" arr. by Clarence c. White In the morning Dr. Beard vii speak on "The Outgoing of a Sue cessfu1 Life.'' The choir will sins Parker's "Magnif1cat' and Bu1lard': tImmanuePS Land''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-20
AT THE PEoPLEs's CHURCH.

Following prayers at 10 a. m.. the Sacrament of the Supper will be ad- ministered at the Peoples church to thee congregation, and in the sick room, and new members will be well comed. The theme of meditation will be "The Expectant Christ" The Board of Deacons and the Mems League will issue a joint statement regarding the industrial depression and their readiness to cooperate in it's relief. At 7:30 p. m. the pastor and the heads of all departments will hold a. conference on religious work in the church parlors.
 The mid-week service will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:30 instead of Wednesday. It will be the annual Thanksgiving social with the presen- , tation of useful things for the needy ones, and the Sunday school will participate, .supt. Harrington lead ing-Tc
 On Thursday, Nov. 25, the churches of athe West Side will meet in this church for joint service of Thanks giving and Praise, when Rev. Donald B. MacQueen will be the speaker.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-20
TELLS OWN BAD
 HABITS AND WINS

@ Hutchinson, Kan, Nov. 20.-Frank- ness was the keynote of the campaign which landed Perry A. Evans on the long end of the vote in the contest for county clerk of Rice county.
 Instead of letting his enemies dig up the. skeleton Evans Haunted the following in their faces on posters and in advertisements during the recent campaign:
 Some of the accomplishments of my early days were swearing, smok- ing, chewing tobacco, drinking booze, gambling, raiding chicken roosts and sucking eggs. Among oth- CT things, I have joined the church, backslid and started over again. have been married thirty-three years, have six children and three grand children. Am still living with my first wife, and she has never threatened to get a divorce"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-20
LODGINGS PROVE
 SCARCE IN PARIS

Paris, Nov. 20.-The great difficulty of finding lodgings in Paris has been the cause of many unusual incidents recently.
 President Millerand who recently took possession of the Elysee Palace, received forty-one applications for his apartment on the Avenue de Villars.
 Henry Landru who has been in Va Sante prison for the last twenty months awaiting trial on charges growing out of the disappearance of eleven women, recently was dispos- sesseed from the flat that he had oc- cupied on the Boulevard Rochechou- art rather sordid section of Paris. Requests came from every quarter in Paris, some even from aristicratic Au- teuil, asking that the flat be reserved.