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VOL. 3. NO. 173_______CORDOVA, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1920 PRICE TEN CENTS
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NEW PACIFIC
’ CABLE PLAN
OF CONGRESS
PROPOSITION WILL BE TAKEN UP
AS ONE OF FIRST MEASURES
AS THE NEXT SESSION OF CON
GRESS AND PRABABLE THAT
ROUTE WILL BE BY VALDEZ
SEATTLE, June 23 (by Associated
Press). — A special dispatch from
Washington the the Times says that
one of the first measures to be con
sidered by congress at the next ses
sion will be the construction of a
Pacific cable, and there is little doubt
that the northern route will be se
lected, probably from Seattle to Sew
ard or Valdez, thence by land to the
»tip of the Alaska peninsula, thence
by a series of short cables connecting
the Aueltian group as far as Attu
island, and thence to Japan. In addi
tion to a large saving in cost, this
route will help develop that section
of Alaska through which it passed.
REPUBLICANS NAME
, PANKHURST IN MAINE
PORTLAND, Maine, June 23 (by As
sociated Press).—Frederick H. Pank
hurst received the nomination of the
Republicans for governor in the pri
mary election held Monday.
YELOWFEVER RAGES
. NOW AT VERA CRUZ
MEXICO CITY, June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Yellow fever is be
lieved to have broken out at Vera
Cruz.
REPARATION DISCUSSED
BY ALLIED COUNCIL
BOULOGNE, June 23 (by Associated
Press).—The supreme council of the
Allies adjourned yesterday after a
two days’ session at which the ques
tions of reparation from Germany and
the present Turkish situation were
considered.
MORE SLIGHT QUAKES
* AROUND LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES, June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—A slight earthquake
shock was felt this morning at 4
o’clock, but no damage was reported.
City officials of Inglewood have de
clined with thanks make offers of as
sistance tendered.
STRIKERS IN
EAST RETURN
TO OLD J( BS
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PHILADELPHIA, June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The railroad strike is
apparently checked here, although
leaders say the big walk-out will come
Friday. Railroad officials claim some
of the strikers have returned and that
there was a slight improvement in the
movement of freight. It is reported
that Governor Sproul contemplates
requesting that the labor board make
an immediate decision of the de
mands of the men for increased wages.
Improvement of the yardmen strike
is reported this afetrnoon by t he
Pennsylvania and Reading roads, and
officials claim conditions are ap
proaching normal.
PARTY SPLIT IN MANY FACTIONS
OVER CANDIDATE AND PLATFORM
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SEATTLE, June 23 (by Associated Press).—The Times
says the attitude of the Alaska delegation to the Democratic
convention is not definitely known, but it is expected that
Governor Biggs, who is scheduled to leave here for San
Francisco Thursday, will be more or less independent in his
attitude unless he finds his friends need his protection.
John W. Troy, holding the proxy of W. W. Casey, has
mined his wife at San Francisco, where she has spent the
winter.
Thomas J. Donohoe, national committeeman, with the
proxy of Clias. A. Derry, of Cordova, has arrived at San
Francisco. Marshal L. T. Erwin and J. T. Caskey, of Fair
banks, will be there in person. Delegate to Congress Grigsby
will hold the proxy of C. J. Conners, of Nome.
Troy and Donohoe are regarded as strong administration
linen. Grigsby will be the only member of the Alaska group
fresh from Washington and is expected to bring the views
of leaders at the national capital. Being a candidate for
re-election, his wishes may have considerable influence.
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Attacks on Wilson
Not Very Popular
SAN FRANCISCO, June 23 (by As
sociated Press).—“No man will get
anywhere by rejecting President Wil
son’s leadership with open attacks and
sneering reflections,” said E. H.
Moore, campaign manager for Gover
nor Cox, replying to the statement
of former Democratic Chairman Mc
Combs yesterday.
WASHINGTON, June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Chairman Hays, of the
Republican national committee, has
named T. Coleman Dupont, of Dela
ware, chairman of the delegation to
formally notify Senator Harding of his
nomniation for president, and J. H.
Roraback, of Connecticut, chairman of
the committee to notify Governor Cool
idge.
Secretary Hays also announced the
personnel ol the executive committee
of twenty-one, including seven women.
Hays is chariman of the committee,
with Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton, erf
Ohio, vice chairman. Daugherty,
Harding’s pre-convention manager,
and Senator Penrose are included.
Coast Delegates
Leave for Frisco
TACOMA, June 23 (by Associated
Press).—Headed by National Commit
teeman A. R. Titlow, a party of twen
ty delegates and politicians left here
today for San Francisco. The Wash
ington delegation comprises twenty
eight members, with half a vote each,
and are practically unanimous for Mc
Adoo, Titlow said. The delegation,
however, is uninstructed.
Woodrow Is Still
Leader—Cummings
SAN FRANCISCO, June 23 (by As
sociated Press). — Chairman Cum
mings, of the Democratic national com
mittee, characterized former Chair
man McCombs’ statement that Wil
son’s assumption of authority was
autocratic, as “one of those sporadic
criticisms that are negligible factors
in our affairs.” He said questions as
to the leadership of the president
would answer themselves. “Wilson is
a vital leader and his greatness will
be more universally recognized dur
ing the next decade than it is now.”
Burleson Believed
to Speak for Wilson
SAN ANTONIO, Tex., June 23 (by
Associated Press).—The Democratic
party must take an “open and honest
stand on the great issues confronting
the country, and above all must avoid
pussyfooting,” Postmaster General
Burleson declared today. He said he
favored modifying the “drastic and
absurd provisions” of the Volstead
SECRETARY OF INTERIOR MAY
VISIT COAL FIELDS OF ALASKA
SEATTLE, June 23 (by Associated Press).—The Cham
ber of Commerce received a telegram from Washington today
stating that Secretary of the Interior Payne is considering
a trip to the Alaska coal fiield with Secretary Daniels and
Admiral Podman, and should he decide to go the trip will
be made after the San Francisco convention. He is being
urged to go, Admiral Kountz impressing cn him the advisa
bility of visiting Alaska and inspecting the Matanuska coal
fields.
Daniel B. Trefethen, chairman of the civic bureau of
the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, is in Washington endeav
oring to induce officials to make the trip with prospects of
success. The plan calls for Secretary Payne to join Secretary
Daniels and Admiral Rodman at Seattle.
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act, anil opposed government owner
ship of telegraphs and anti-strike leg
islation.
Volstead Act May Be
Modified by Dems
SAN FRANCISCO, June 23 (by As
sociated Press).—Postmaster General
Burleson’s statement today regarding
the Volstead act drew attention here
among party leaders to that issue, and
coming from a member of the cabniet
was regarded as a possible intimation
of the administration’s attitude on the
prohibition question.
Bryan Plants His
Lightning Rod
LINCOLN, Neb., June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Discussing a possible
Democratic candidate in the Com
moner, , William J. Bryan scays Mc
Adoo is handicapped by relationship
with Wilson, while the president him
self need not be considered. Hoover
is not available and therefore elim
inated. Among the few average best
men are Senator Owen of Oklahoma
and Secretary Meredith. Bryan says
the candidate must be for woman suf
frage and prohibition and against
Wall street.
Attorney General Palmer has fallen
down in dealing with profiteers and is
unfortunate in having to espouse a
treaty without reservations. Clark is
mentioned as having his own state
behind him.
Bryan’s opposition to Governor Cox
and Governor Edwards is reiterated,
and Vice President Marshall is ac
cused of making a feeble bid for the
wet vote. Former Ambassador Ger
ard’s candidacy has the support of
South Dakota and he has many per
sonal friends elsewhere.
Bryan predicts that the convention
will witness fights over the peace,
treaty, profiteering and prohibition,
with chances in favor of ratification
with reservations and against the pro
fiteer and the saloon. Bryan says the
convention will indorse woman suf
frage, condemn compulsory military
training, and insist on the right of
toilers to equal treatment.
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Jenkins Declares
McAdoo Must Run
KANSAS CITY, June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Burris A. Jenkins, pub
lisher of the Kansas City Post, an
nounced today that he had definitely
vdecided to place McAdoo’s name be
fore the convention for president.
TRADE BALANCE
INCR 1SES IN
FAVOR OF U. S.
WASHINGTON, June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Since the beginning of
the world war the United States has
rolled up a trade balance against the
world of approximately $17,000,000,000.
The trade balance one month before
the war started in 1914 was $470,000,
000, according to department of com
merce figures. Imports reached a new
high record of $11,500,000,000 during
eleven months of the present year.
WILSON URGES DECISION
WASHINGTON, June 23 (by Associ
ated Press).—President Wilson today
wire the, railway labor board urging
an immedicate decision in the rail
way wage controversy.
WORK OF CONSOLIDATING
ALASKA STEAMSHIP LINES
BEEN STARTED BY PAYNE
SEATTLE, June 23 (by Assciated Press).—A dispatch
from Washington to the Times says Secretary of the Interior
Payne has begun work on the consolidation of the Alaska
and Pacific steamship companies. Conferences with repre
seentatives of both companies will be held next week, and
it is understood both companies favor consolidation provided
Canadian competition is eliminated and an equitable basis
of adjustment worked out.
Wr. L. Clark, representative of the Pacific Steamship
Company, said it was definitely understood that so long as
foreign carriers have opportunity to divert Alaska business
it will be impossible to successfully seive Alaska as a whole
with American transportation. The merchant marine act
eliminates uncontrolled foreign competition in merchandise
and the provisions must be extended to include passengers,
Clark says, and that a combination into one operating com
pany is preferable to a division of the territory.
TAMPICO NOT
AFFLICTED
WITH PLAGUE
WASHINGTON, June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—After care investiga
tion, the port surgeon at Tampico is
convinced that the plague has not ap
peared there, the state department
was advised today by the American
consul. Train service between Mexico
city and Vera Cruz has been resumed
after three weeks’ suspension on ac
count of the plague.
WESTERN WHEAT CROP
IS MOST PROMISING
PORTLAND, June 23 (by Associated
Press).—Reports from the grain pro
ducing sections of Washington, Oregon
and Idaho indicate that wheat crop
prospects are virtually 100 per cent,
with weather conditions ideal.
NEW HAMPSHIRE GETS
MOST LEGION MEMBERS
INDIANAPOLIS, June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—New Hampshire won
first place in the American Legion’s
campaign for new membership during
May, it was announced today, and
South Dakota gets second prize.
FLORIDA OPPOSES
BONUS FOR SOLDIERS
TAMPA, Fla., June 23 (by Associ
ated Press).—The Florida department
of the American Legion has passed
resolution opposing cash bonus legis
ltaion for soldiers in any form.
SOVIETS BUSY
TRYING STIR
UP TROUBLE
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WASHNGTON, June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Circulations calling on
workers to refrain from participation
in elections instead of joining general
strikes are in the hands of the depart
ment of justice and an investigation
has been ordered to determine their
origin. They are signed by an Amer
ican anarchist of the Federated Com
munist Soviets.
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MEXICAN ELECTIONS
FIRST SUNDAY AUGUST
MEXICO CITY, June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—A ca.ll has been issued
for congressional elections to be held
Sunday, August 1. A new president
will be chosen, Sunday, September 5.
Excepting for the Villa movement, all
factions in Mexico are now peaceful.
RIOTING CONTINUES IN
LONDONDERRY STREETS
LONDONDERRY, June 23 (by As
sociated Press).—Rioting was revived
this morning, unionists and national
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ists exchanging shots over barricade.
The streets are deserted by all but
belligerents. Looting was reported,
last night.
FISH QUOTATIONS '
(Special to The Daily Times)
SEATTLE, June 23.—Halibut, 17c;
sable fish, 5c; red and ling cod, 2.
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QUARTZ ORE BODIES IN INTERIOR
WILL BE EXTENSIVELY WORKED
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SEATTLE, June 23 (by Associated Press).—Telegrams
to White Pass & Yukon railway officials here say that eight
hundred men are being recruited in Interior Alaska to work
the Treadwell properties on the Upper Kuskokwim river
near McGrath. A big volume of supplies is being assembled
here for work on the electric power plant being installed.
Assays made of ores already extracted are reported to have
shown very satisfactory returns.
The'Steamer Ozmo, which went north last month with
the first cargo of supplies, will bring out a shipment of
about five hundred tons of quartz ore from the Treadwell
properties when it makes the return trip here during the
early part of July.
WASHINGTON, June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Senator Harding, pres
idential candidate, told a delegation of
women suffragists today that while he
could not with propriety attempt to
force any state to expedite action
on woman suffrage, he would recom
mend ratification if any state author
ity sought his opinion.
McAdoo Insists He
It Not Candidate
NEW YORK, June 23 (by Associated
Press).—William G. McAdoo has wired
Burris A. Jenkins, publisher of the
Kansas City Post, urgently requesting
that his name be not suggested for
for nomination at the Democratic con
vention, following Burris’ announce
ment yesterday that McAdoo’s name
would be presented whether he would
consent to it or not.