Alaska draft exemption boards named by governor
Special to the Nugget Juneau August 14 the divisional exam exemption boards will handle army draft exemptions in Alaska districts. Nome hosts the second division headquarters with O J Cochran Joseph Sheldon N O Solberg W H Mustard and Phil Best on the divisional board. Local Nome exemption board members include a W d D Ch and others. The governor plans an appeal board to review decisions with God himself as a member. Draft dates depend on the close of registration and will be set soon after. Read Today’s News Today In the Name Daily Nugget.
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Ind Agen
Alaska
Rivong
Nome
O. J. Cochran
Joseph Sheldon
N. O. Solberg
VW. Mustard
Phil Best
A. W. Dd
Hine Cen Doe
Howe
Jon
China Declares War on Germany and Austria
Report from London cites Associated Press that China declared war today against Germany and Austria, with officials and diplomats noting shifts in the European conflict. Telegraph sources in the Orient confirm the action, while newspapers foresee the news impacting public interest and press profits amid wartime tensions.
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Associated Press
London
China
Reuters, Limited
Jing
Fat Jong
British destroyer sunk by mine in North Sea
An Admiralty statement reports a British torpedo boat destroyer mined and sunk in the North Sea. The captain, two officers, and forty three crewmen were saved by nearby vessels. The sinking occurred at an unnamed point in the North Sea.
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Associated Press
London
Admiralty
North Sea
British government bars British Socialists from Stockholm Congress
London August 14 The government led by Andrew Bonar Law refuses passports to British socialist delegates for the international socialist congress meeting in Stockholm. The decision, though surprising, follows full discussion in the house of commons and signals a shift from prior openness to participation.
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Associated Press
London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Socialist Party
International Socialist Congress
Stockholm
Hutte Vote to Strike at Washoe Smelter Fails
Aug 14 report says Washoe Smelter workers at Ana Conda rejected a strike proposal by a two thirds requirement, leaving no immediate strike. Despite division, some doubt remains that a protesting faction will push action tied to ongoing agitation linked to the Frank Little case.
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Associated Press
Hutte
Ana
Frank Little
Strike cripples Frisco car service
San Francisco August 14 street car service of the United Railway lines is sixty percent paralyzed on the third day of the platform man's strike. So far the strike has been without incident.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
United Railway Lines
Wilson nominates army officers in new army command
President Wilson has sent to the senate nominations for major generals and brigadier generals to hold commands in the new army. A large number of national guard officers are included in the list for confirmation, with more than two hundred names mentioned.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Senate
National Guard
French Political Split Over Stockholm Conference Delegates
The Associated Press reports Aug Paris details a rift within the French socialist party regarding sending delegates to the Stockholm conference. French minister Thor is criticized amid charges of disunity as France and Britain refuse passports for delegates, aligning with British and Malian positions to bar representatives from attending the talks.
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Paris
Aug
Chaliat Party
International Socials
Stockhelm
M. Thor
Hi Wier
Henderson
Thomas
Stockholm
Legeante
German Socialists May Decline Participation At Stockholm
A Frankfurt telegraph report quotes the Frankfurter Zeitung stating German socialists may skip the Stockholm Socialist International Conference if Entente reps demand debate on war responsibility. Influential German socialists oppose reopening who started the war, fearing division and hindering consensus for quick peace.
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Stockholm
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Frankfurt
Frankfurter Zeiting
Germany
Cnve
Florence Reed Star At Dream In At Bay Show Tonight
Florence Reed, famed screen actress, appears at the Dream tonight in At Bay a five act drama praised as a tremendous hit. The production promises society style grand reception gowns and high society dissipation as Miss Reed headlines the bill for an evening of entertainment in New York memories and movie fame.
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Florence Reed
Dream
Miss Reed
New York
The
Name Nugget Subscriptions Open at Two Dollars
A brief notice invites readers to subscribe to Name Nugget for 2.00 per month. Details on how to sign up or where to access the service are not provided in the fragment.
Pope Benedict launches world peace move
An Associated Press report from Rome says Pope Benedict has proposed world peace principles and a reduction of armaments. Washington notes unofficial consideration by the U.S. after allied consultation, with no formal transmission to the State Department yet.
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Pope Benedict
Rome
Benedict
Masia
Belgium
Serbia
Washington
Washiington
Ati
Knox
Yeber
Moi
Hope
DIPLOMATS BELIEVE PROPOSALS INSPIRED BY GERMANY
The article reports on diplomatic discussions about proposals influenced by Germany and the potential impact on international relations. It notes heated exchanges among delegates, with references to the directorate and ongoing negotiations. The piece ends with a Nome Board of Trade dinner announcement starting Monday July 23 offering a 50 cent dinner.
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Board of Trade
Nome
Coal shortage problems loom at national level
Washington reports Chairman Peabody of the coal shortage committee announces government plans for a general suspension of regulations to allow American labor to harvest coal and enable imports from allied nations. Food board eyes wheat and flour distribution rules as Croydon guides grain control efforts and timetables flour manufacture and sale actions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Peabody
Coimel
National Fone
Offei
Offelil Prese
Etter Oon
Nade erhAngenente
Tienmdgcation
Chonadhe
Avie West
Croydon
Food Administration
Taaneh
Extra mint offices authorized to buy gold bullion by fineness
The Treasury directs New Orleans Carson City and New York Salt Lake Seattle Helena Boise and Deadwood offices to purchase gold bullion based on fineness due to silver price spikes in the late war period. Officials are instructed to disregard prior Treasury rules valuing bullion by silver content.
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Associated Pret
Washington
Raymond T. Baker
New Orleans
Carson City
New York
Salt Lake
Seattle
Helena
Boise
Deadwood Raasay
Treasury Department
The Iron Strain Summer Scenes Alaska
Dustin Farnum presents a quiet summer pageant in Alaska with Moonlight water at the City Bath Home and Wednesday dream theater scenes, a postcard of small town leisure and local theater.
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Iron Strain
Alaska
Dustin Farnum
Dream Theater
Bath
Home
Army toissue English French dictionaries for soldiers
The British or Allied authorities plan to provide one hundred thousand English French dictionaries to troops in France. The dictionaries aim to aid soldiers in unfamiliar language and include phrases for use in contact with French civilians and service terms.
Shows How to Tame a Wife Iron Strain
A Nome Nugget item notes a feature titled Shows How to Tame a Wife Iron Strain, with an apparent advertisement or column urging readers to subscribe. The fragment references local publication practices and potential serialized advice content.
Duston Farnum Iron Strain Alaska Story
A compact feature on Duston Farnum and his big act in Alaska, with a summer setting. Describes grand scenery and dramatic elements of the tale, highlighting the rugged landscape and performer’s prowess.
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Duston Farnum
Alaska
Dream Theater
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