Five Billion War Loan to Allied Powers Rumored
Washington reports from White House indicate President Wilson backs a five billion dollar war loan to the Allies to be funded with American securities. Details on amount terms and security remain unclear as officials consider how funds would be used, with munitions in focus and no official statement issued yet. A separate item notes a U.S. censorship tightening restricting newspaper reports on military moves.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Germany Demands Whitlock Withdrawal from Belgium
Washington reports Germany seeks the withdrawal of Whitlock from Belgium and American ships from the relief effort. The German ambassador disputed a prior U S statement about communications with relief ships and submersibles. The department requested withdrawal the ambassador and will act immediately.
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Washington
Marcel
An Whitlock
Belgium
United States
Suibmourines
Gonten
Militia Called Out to Protect Capitol and Bridges
Washington reports that DC has mobilized the militia to guard the capital treasury and all bridges after Secret Service uncovered a German plot. President Wilson was briefed and ordered protections. leaders in the conspiracy are expected to be rounded up soon. The plot involves prominent Americans, with months of warning to the government.
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Capitol
International News Service
Washington
District of Columbia
Treasury
Secret Service
Wilson
All Bridge
Secret Service Department
Tornado Rains Destruction on Indianapolis Citywide
A tornado plowed through Indianapolis early today killing fifty three and injuring three hundred while causing three million dollars in property damage. The storm struck from the southwest at about one hundred miles per hour, crippling traffic and communications and prompting Fort William Henry Harrison authorities to oversee relief efforts alongside police and fire crews. Hospitals overflowed with minor injuries as fires broke out in ruined buildings and aid was organized for the homeless.
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International News Service
Indianapolis
Fort William Henry Harrison
Marys Igloo Hosts Native Fair Opening With Delegates
Mary's Igloo Alaska opens a big rein deer fair with 100 delegates from native and white communities. Carl Lomen Dan Crowley Mr Evans Leo Seldenberg and Jerry Sullivan speak. Chiefs appointed include George Wootena Thomas Tautuk Electo Simeon Mukpendeluk and Orpella. Delegates come from Shishmareff Prince of Wales Teller Salt Lake Nome Spruce Creek Chinik White Mountain Marys Tyloo and Council.
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Mary's Igloo
Carl Lomen
Dan Crowley
Mr. Evans
Leo Seldenberg
Jerry Sullivan
Dad Wheeler
Iron Creek
George Wootena
Cape Prince of
Les. George
Arctic
Thomas Tautuk
Nautak
Simeon Mukpendeluk
Peninsula
Nonor
Orpella
Point Hope
Shishmareff
Prince of Wales
Teller Salt Lake
Nome
Spruce Creek
Chinik
White Mountain
Mary's Tyloo
Council
Mary
Former Nomeite Seattle Bank President Sentenced
Special to the Nugget reports former Nomeite Seattle Bank president charged with falsification pled guilty and sentenced to up to ten years in state prison. The collapse of Northern Bank and Trust and another bank led to estimates of a large loss, with handling of funds and executives under scrutiny.
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Seattle
Morey
Chargull
Collier
Molle Wis
Wis
Will Roller
Hele Ant
Fee
Nir
Bids Open for Fifteen Destroyers
Washington’s March 24 report notes bids opening for fifteen torpedo destroyers for the United States Navy. Prices stay within government limits but builders warn material shortages and skilled labor gaps may delay contracts. Delays could push award decisions into the next several days as bids are reviewed.
In Again Hagerty Retires For Summer
Charged with assault, barber Marty Taggerty appeared in Brawley court this afternoon. Hearing of the case noted a 75 dollar fee. Witnesses testified the disturbance arose at a recent shindig run by Cherry stirring turmoil in the community. He retires on his laurels, delaying hand fees until the last moment. District Attorney Soxon notes registration deadlines for voters and school board election set for April 1917, closing March 31 at midnight.
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Marty Taggerty
Brawley
Harry
Tadios
Las" Cherry
Notine
Niliiripel Sind Seroal Board
Stet
Wit
Colouk
Nome High School dog race crowns Vincent Johnson winner
In clear weather at Nome, eleven high school teams raced from Fort Davis and back. Vincent Johnson won with a time of 28 48, followed by Dan Kelly 29, Pete Sather 30 45, Anna Stipek 31 16, Helen Stipek 22 31, Irene Young 2 04, Irene Bonganl 83 18, and others.
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Vincent Johnson
Mercury
Old
Sol
Nome High School
Fort Davis
Miss Smith
Ed Wells
Dee Brinker
Dee
Johnson
Kelly
Pete Sather
Stipek
Dan Kelly
Anna Stipek
Helen Stipek
Irene Young
Irene Bonganl
Vesta Kelling
Louis Wittenberg
Allie Vanderwerker
Basket Social At Sons of the North Hall
A basket social will be held at the Sons of the North Hall Saturday evening for members and friends. The event promises a good and enjoyable time with refreshments and usual admission. No auction or drawing for baskets. dancing begins at 9 30. Committee.
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Sons of the North Hall
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