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YOI.. IV. NO. 259 CORDOVA, ALASKA' TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1919 _ PRICE TEN CENTS
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CHICAGO FINALLY WINS ANOTHER GAME
STEEL WORKERS ATTACKED
BY STRIKERS AT BUFFALO -
MARTIAL LAW AT GARY, IND.
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BUFFALO, N. Y., Oct. 7 (by Associ- ;
ated Press).—Several men were
slightly hurt and one man is reported
to have been shot when a thousand
men held up cars carrying steel work
ers to the mills this morning.
The cars were stoned by the riot
ers. The workmen fought back, some
of them using revolvers.
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Martial Law Declared
CHICAGO, Oct. 7 (by Associated
Press).—On the authority of Governor
Goodrich. Adjutant General Smith of
Indiana has declared martial law to
exist at Indiana Harbor, east of Chi
cago.
Gen. Wood to Command at Gary
GARY, Ind., Oct. 7 (by Associated
Press).—Mayor Hodges announced
last night that a thousand federal
troops were coming from Fort Sheri- j
dan, and it was the understanding that;
General Leonard Woo'd would be in
com mand.
The troops arrived here this morn-1
ing, and now in control at Gary. Five
^ hundred more troops are coming from
v' Omaha.
The strikers had begun parading
when the troops arrived.
City Under Martial Lav/
On assuming command here today
General Wood at once declared the
city under martial law, and issued an
£ order in which he said that men wear
ing military uniforms and not on duty
would be detained.
Parades and processions, and out-;
door mass meetings, are prohibited.
The strikers previously had paraded. ,
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ITALY RATIFIES
PEACE PACTS
WITH TEUTONS (
PARIS. Oct. 7 (by Associated Press).
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy today
signed a decree ratifying the German
and Austrian treaties of peace.
It is believed the treaties will be
come effective shortly, as Great Brit
g %in and France are completing the
ratification proceedings.
The peace treaties become operative
when three of the great powers have
ratified them.
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STEAMSHIP EMPLOYE !
FALLS OVERBOARD AND 1
IS SLIGHTLY INJURED 1
W. Gibson, an employe of the steam- 1
ship Northwestern, met with an acci
dent and fell overboard while the ves
sel was passing through Wrangell nar
rows.
While working among the rigging £
Gibson held to a cable, which gave £
way, dropping him some distance. He £
srruek the side of the ship in falling, i
injuring his back and side.
He was rescued immediately. Upon
the arrival of the Northwestern at Ju- (
near he was taken to St. Ann’s hos- ^
pital for medical attention. The in- i
„ juries, while painful, are not serious. 1
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FIVE MEN ARE SHOT
IN STREET RIOTS AT
OAKLAND TERMINALS
OAKLAND, Cal., Oct. 7 (by Associ
ated Press).—Five men, including
Captain of Police Woods, were shot
and slightly injured during rioting in
lulged in by striking Terminal Rail
ways men. It s said the men were
shot from a car.
SYMPATHY IS
EXPRESSED FOR
LONDON, Oct. 7 (by Associated
Press).—The evening papers refer
sympathetically to President Wilson’s
illnses. The Gazette says that human
ity needs his co-operation to finish the
vork for democracy, justice and peace.
The Chronicle says regarding Presi
lent Wilson that “no sick bed of our
time, or perhaps of any other time
has commanded such universal con
cern and sympathy from all mankind
cern and sympathy. Mankind had lot
ind part in the President’s welfare.”
The Mail says that “the health of no
man in the world concerns the world
more than that of President Wilson.”
King George sent his private secre
:ary to the American embassy today
:o inquire about the condition of Presi
lent Wilson and to express the king’s
sympathy with the distinguished pa
dent.
Shows Improvement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (by Associ
ited Press).—President Wilson shows
mprovement today, after a very good
light. He is anxious to return to
vork.
CASCADES OF
LAVA FORMED
BY VOLCANO
HILO, Oct. 7 (by Associated Press).
—The flow of lava from the volcano
>f Mauna Loa is undiminished, and
he molten river is forming cascades,
>ne of which resembles Niagara Palls
n dimensions.
Steam from the ocean is rising to
i height estimated at a thousand feet.
MANY SHIPS BUILT
AT AMERICAN YARDS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (by Associ
,ted Press).—American shipyards
ince the war started have construct
d 1,468 vessels, it was announced
tere today.
CHRISTIANIA, Oct. 7 (by Associat
id Press).—A plebiscite has been be
;un for the determination of the ques
ion of national prohibition in Nor
way.
CHICAGO WINS
FROM REDS IN
CHICAGO, Oct. 7 (by Associated
Press).—The drooping spirits of Man
ager Gleason of the White Sox, who
is reported to have been sick at heart
over the showing made by his team
in the world series, were revived today
by a great up-hill fight in which the
Sox were the victors by a score of
5 to 4.
The sixth game of the series was
won by Chicago in the tenth inning,
after Reuther had been knocked from
the box in the sixth.
Kerr, pitching for Chicago, hurled
a great game.
Up to today the Chicago team has
not showed the form in the big series
that it exhibited during August. They
have not been hitting well. The score:
R. H. E.
Chicago . 5 10 3
Cincinnati . 4 11 0
Chicago scored one run in the fifth,
three in the sixth and one in the tenth.
Cincinnati scored two in the fourth
and two in the fifth.
The batteries were: For Chicago—
Kerr and Schalk. For Cincinnati—
Reuther and Ring.
PORTLAND, Oct. 7 (by Associated
Press).—Senator Johnson of Califor
nia, who arrived here last night, said
he was not interested in any candidacy
for the presidency, but was interested
only in the welfare of the common
people, which was imperiled.
In the eyes of a large portion of the
American press, he said, it was a re
proach for Americans to strive for
America.
Senator Johnson will speak here
tonight in opposition to the League of
Nations. He will speak at Tacoma and
Seattle tomorrow. An overflow meet
ing is planned at Seattle.
STANDARD CO/S
PLANT BURNED
AT BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE, Oct. 7 (by Associated
Press).—The Standard Guano Com
pany’s plant here burned last night.
Two negro workmen lost their lives in
the flames.
The monetary loss is estimated at
a million and a half dollars.
YOUTHFUL MURDERER
SENTENCED TO HANG
BAKERSFIELD, Cal., Oct. 7 (by As
sociated Press).—Roy Wolff, a 17-year
old boy of Yakima, Wash., was con
victed today of murdering the driver
of a rented car with a hammer, and
was sentenced to be hanged.
LANE PRESIDES
AT CONFERENCE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (by Associ
ated Press).—The industrial confer
ence convened by President Wilson to
consider the labor and industrial sit
uation in this country met here yes
terday. Aside from the naming of
committees on nominations and rules,
no business was transacted.
Secretary of the Interior Franklin
K. Lane was elected permanent chair
man of the conference today, and will
preside at all its sessions. It had
been hoped that President Wilson
would address the conference.
Secretary Lane, on assuming the
chair, regretted the absence of Presi
dent Wilson from the conference, and
invited Secretary of Labor Wilson tc
join in the conference.
Secretary Frank Morrison of the
American Federation of Labor was se
selected as secretary of the confer
ence. He was nominated by Robert
Brooking, a delegate for Pennsylvania
and the nomination was seconded In
| Samuel Gompers.
HUN GENERAL
I JOINS FORCES
OF BOLSHEVIK!
COPENHAGEN. Oct. 7 (by Associ
ated Press).—General Von der Goltz
commander of the German forces ir
the Baltic states, with his staff, is re
ported to have joined the Bolshevik
recently.
The allies and the German govern
ment have had sharp exchanges ovei
the activities of Von der Goltz re
cently.
Willing to Negotiate
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 7 (by Associated
Press).—The Baltic states have de
cided to notify the Bolsheviki that
they are willing to negotiate for peace
terms on condition that they include
recognition of their independence.
AVIATORS TO
RACE ACROSS
CONTINENT
MINEOLA, N. Y., Oct. 7 (by Associ
ated Press).—More than fifty aviators
are assembled on Roosevelt field,
tuning up their airplanes for the start
tomorrow on the transcontinental
flight.
Twenty of the contestants will leave
San Francisco at the same time. The
race is to be across the continent and
back.
STEAMER POLAR LAND
IS BADLY CRIPPLED
HALIFAX, Oct.* 7 ;by Associated
Press).—The American steamship Po
lar Land has sent out a radio message
asking immediate aid. She says she
is leaking badly and is unable to con
trol the water.
SIR THOMAS UPTON
ISSUES CHALLENGE
FOR YACHT RACE
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 (by Associated
Press).—The secretary of the New
York Yacht Club announces the re
ceipt of a challenge from Sir Thomas
Lipton for the America’s cup next
year. Sir Thomas names the yacht
Shamrock IV as contender.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 7 (by Associated
Press).—The crew of the steamship;
Lexington, by their quick action in;
closing a collision bulkhead, prevented i :
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great loss of life when the vessel was
rammed today by a submarine.
Three hundred passengers were on |
board the steamship, but there were
no casualties. A hole fifteen feet in
length was torn in the bow of the
p vessel.
SIBERIA VERY
SUCCESSFUL
OMSK, Siberia. Oct. 7 (by Associ
ated Press).—Since the resumption of
Admiral Kolchak’s offensive in Si
beria on September 1 the Siberians
have advanced on an average of sev
enty three miles along the whole front,
capturing fifteen thousand prisoners,
a hundred machine guns and twenty
one heavy cannon.
Bolsheviki Evacuate City
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 7 (by Associated
Press).—A dispatch from Moscow re
ports that the Bolsheviki, after violent
fighting, have been forced to evacuate
the town of Dvinsk, between old Rus
sia and Poland. 4
BLUE FOX PELTS ARE
IN DEMAND AT ANNUAL ;
NEW YORK AUCTIONS
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NEW YORK, Oct. 7 (by Associated
Press).—Blue fox pelts brought $360 1
each at the annual fur auctions which ;
opened today.
It is estimated that seven million
dollars’ worth of pelts will be sold here
this week.
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AT ADVANCED AGE;
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NEW YORK, Oct. 7 (by Associated
Press).—Henry Mills Alben, editor of
Harper's Magazine since 1869, died i
here today, aged 82 years. '
SEATTLE, Oct. 7 (by Associated
Press).—A special to the Times from
Washington says that the bureau o£
fisheries is receiving the preliminary
reports showing the Pacific coast
salmon pack for the season just closed,
which show the pack to have been the
smallest in many years.
Last year the Alaska salmon pack
amounted to 6.600,000 cases, while the
reports for this year indicate that but
1,400,000 cases were put up.
Favorable reports have been re
ceived only from the Copper river and
from Andreafsky. on the Yukon.
There was also a short pack on
Puget sound and on the Columbia
river.
The prices paid to British Columbia
ind Alaska fishermen the past season
were the highest ever known.
Yesterday's Prices
Prices for fish at noon yesterday in
this city were as follows:
Pickled sablefish, $20 per bbl.;
pickled herring, old stock, $12 per
bbl.; new stock, $1°. to $ 1S per bbl.
Salmon, last year’s pack—Sockeye,
US; pinks, $14; fall. $15. These prices
will apply until about December 11.
BOMB THROWN
INTO FUNERAL
KILLS MANY
HELSINGFORS. Oct. 7 (by Associ
ated Press).—A bomb thrown into a
funeral procession at Moscow recently
killed ten persons and seriously in
jured twenty more.
The dispatch states that the funeral
was that of the victims of a recent
bomb outrage in the Kremlin.
The Kremlin outrage was not re
ported in American dispatches.
METAL TRADES
NOT GRANTED
HIGHER WAGES
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 7 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The California Metal
rrades Association, which includes the
ihipyards operators, announced yes
erday that they would not grant any
ncrease in wages.
Most of the contract shops are re
jorted to be operating, but the ship
yards are cosed.
DIVORCE TO BE BAR
TO MARRIAGE IN
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
DETROIT, Oct. 7 (by Associated
Press).—A joint commission of bish
>ps, clergy and laymen will report to
he general convention of the Protes
ant Episcopal church convention,
vhich meets here today, urging that
Episcopal clergymen be prohibited
rom officiating at the marriage of any
livorced person.
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