Congress Moves to Abolish All Mining Assessment Work
From Nome Chamber of Commerce sources via Delegate Sulzer in Washington comes word that Congress may suspend annual assessment work on mining claims for the present calendar year. House and Senate debate necessitates a conference, but passage is expected by mid next week with claim owners filing a holding statement to maintain their claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome Chamber of Commerce
Chas, Sulzer
Washington
Congress
Sulzer
Senate
House of Representatives
Wil
Chamber OF Commerce
Nome
HOUSE
Mining District
Russians suffer severe defeat near Jacobstadt region
Russian forces on the Jacobstadt line retreated across the Duina under heavy German bombardment after a strong offensive. Despite valiant defense, a late flanking move forced withdrawal with light losses. Germans pressed to exploit the gap while Russians held some ground east of the river amid ongoing heavy fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Jacobstadt
Duina
War Ministry
Riga
House to Probe Bernstorff Letter Over Influence Efforts
Washington Sept 22 The house committee on foreign affairs likely to order an investigation into the Bernstorff letter alleging efforts to influence congress via undisclosed organizations. Chairman Flood after a meeting with Secretary Lansing said a full inquiry is warranted to clear suspicion amid war legislation tensions. Lansing denied knowledge of any specific organization and said the publication aims to disclose German plots, not accuse members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pri
Washington
House
Bernstorff
Congress
Flood
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Lansing
Bernstorf
Loyal Moose to Meet for Edward Borglund’s Funeral
All Loyal Moose are requested to meet at Lodge Room tomorrow afternoon at 1.30 P M to attend the funeral of our late brother Edward Borglund. Norvin W Lewis, Dictator, R B Holden, Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Borglund
Norvin W. Lewis
Funeral services for Fal Bergland announced at Congregational Church
Funeral services will be held at the Congregational church at two in the afternoon for the late Fal Bergland. Interment will be in the Moose burial plot in City cemetery. Likely no greater Dunlet than one WV. BL Murray of the Coast Guard Cutter Bear is a surgeon noted for eye nose and mouth operations and has performed remarkable procedures in Nome and vicinity. He has treated many local nose and throat ailments and cross eyes with apparent success and offers expert care to all in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Coast Guard
Bear
Nome
Whalen
Siberia
Germans Sacrifice Thousands to Regain Positions
Associated Press report from London describes heavy German counterattacks to recapture positions along Ypres, as German forces suffer heavy losses and Allied defenses hold. Descriptions note intensified bombardment, fortified posts, and ongoing fighting through the night with uncertain outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Associated Press
London
Amoon
Ottinh Haa
Ypres
Lnd
Rumor Bulgaria at Outs With Teuton Allies
An Associated Press report notes Bulgaria’s rumored exit from allied status as Austria Hungary and Germany push for broader central power unity. The piece highlights Allied pressure, German and Austrian responses, and wartime strategic shifts shaping the crisis ahead of a busy day with a Chamber of Commerce meeting at 2:30 pm.
China to Send Army to France in Entente Support
Associated Press reports Premier Yuan Ming announces that China will dispatch a full division of 24 000 troops with artillery and supplies to aid the Entente. The move requires approval by allied governments and may proceed once equipment is secured. A decisive vote by the Chamber of Commerce is expected at 2 30 tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
PMKIN
Wa] Nent Today
Rex
Yuan Ming
Republic
Tee
Che Revues Cainey
Brande
Aboriginating Dr Murray Eyes After Blindness Hope
Dr Murray, a Columbia College graduate, ends total blindness after twenty weeks and seeks a renowned career in eye surgery. A Chamber of Commerce meeting is set for tomorrow at 2 30 p m. Mrs J Wanger advertises fall hats and dresses, Holt's Cash Store promotes stoves and hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Columbia College
J. Wanger
Court House
Holt's Cash Store
Eight of Thirty Five German Divisions Remain
Paris reports from the field headquarters of the Prenem for era front stating that of the eighty army divisions engaged in landers fighting from mid July to late August eight remain on the front line. The others are said to have been practically exterminated in the period’s fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Era
Tre Pa
Landers
Dream Tonight and Tomorrow at Salvation Nell
Treithiz Mielelenic stars in Salvation Nell a top costar of the season with strong reviews. Ethel Barrymore headlined alongside Appella WW in Kiss of Hate while a famed New York production drew heavy interest and high salaries across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treithiz
New York
Hirth Tindhloo
Piemeer Amming
Ethel Barrymore
Metro
War ships bombard Ostend in raid report
London dispatch says British war ships bombarded the German naval works at Ostend yesterday and the admiralty reports “all the factory results” were seen with the raid. The statement notes the action took place September 22 with emphasis on the success of the bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Admiralty
Ostend
Also Mentioned on This Page
Amber
United States
Alaska
Washington, D. C
R. B. Holden
Secy
Walter ii
Sith
Hele
Guy
Chamber of Com
Merce
Bulgaria
Leo
Tas
Germany
Pia
Anton Tte
Btersschern
Vienna
Berlin
Seth
Hiperle
Pierre
Otbiaie
Bodioth Aviation
China
France
Holt's
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!