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The Cordova Daily Times
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VOL. IV. NO. 282 _CORDOVA, ALASKA. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1919_ PRICE TEN CENTS
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Everything Peaceful at the Minesf Today—
West Virginia Union Men Are First
to Return to Work
Ex-Secretary McAdoo May Represent United
Mine Workers at the Injunction
Hearing Next Saturday
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (by Associ
ated Press).—A. Mitchell Palmer, at
torney general of the United States,
today informed the coal miners who
protested against the injunction issued
at Indianapolis, restraining the offi
cers of the United Mine Workers from
performing certain acts in connection
with the coal strike, that the govern
ment was ready to do everything in
its power to facilitate an inquiry into
the merirts of the controversy.
In the meantime, he said he must
enforce the law, and can not tolerate
1 combinations to stop production.
It is believed that the government
will not attempt to settle the wage
controversy unless the strike is
called off.
Tendency to Call Strike Off
The attorney general professes to be
cheered by the receipt of confidential
reports showing that there is a ten
dency in some districts to call off the
coal strike.
With all strike benefits cut off by
the order of the court, the officials
here believe that a large number of
the miners will resume work if they
are not prevented by agitators.
The department of justice is plan
ning open war on the agitators.
Entire Absence of Violence
Federal troops have been sent from
Fort Bliss to the New Mexico mining
cities, and also from San Diego to the
mines in Utah. Troops are beinig held
in readiness at other forts.
No reports of violence in connection
with the strike have been received
from any part of the country.
The war department has placed at
l%ve disposal of Leonard Wood the en
j tire Fourteenth cavalry, at Fort Sam
Houston, for use in Colorado if neces
sary.
Pressure Being Brought to Bear
Continued pressure is being brought
to bear on the officials of the United
Mine Workers to call off the strike.
Assurances are being given to the
unions that President Wilson and At
torney General Palmer stand ready to
attempt an adjustment of their griev
TAKES JOY RIDE
WITH WOMAN
' AND LOSES LIFE
SEATTLE, Nov. 3 (by Associated
Press).—Police Sergeant Guy L.
Carleton was shot and instantly killed
yesterday by Motorcycle Policeman
Charles A. Roselius, who found Carle
ton riding in an automobile with Mrs.
Roselius.
Roselius, from another car, fired one
shot, which penetrated Carleton's
heart.
ances as soon as the strike order has
been rescinded.
President Gompers of the American
Federation of Labor has advised Pres
ident Lewis of the United Mine Work
ers as to the attitude of the govern
ment.
First Break Occurs
The first break in the strike has oc
curred in the northern West Virginia
fields, where fifteen union mines are
in operation.
Union Headquarters Quiet
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. :i (by Asso
ciated Press).—International head
quarters of the United Mine Workers
of America were closed yesterday,
not one of the officials, all of whom
were restrained from further activity
in the strike by the federal court, be
ing at headquarters.
No developments are expected until
November 8, when the hearing on the
application for a permanent injunc
tion will take place.
May Retain McAdoo
It is reported that the United Mine
Workers may retain former Secretary
of the Treasury W. G. McAdoo to ap
pear for them in the injunction hear
ing on Saturday next.
The officials of the Mine Workers’
union are not issuing any statements
as to the situation.
Dan W. Sims, special assistant at
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THOUSANDS
ARE STARVING
IN PETROGRAD
HELSINGFORS, Nov. 3 (by Associ
ated Press).—General Yudenich’s
army is steadily advancing along the
entire front before Petrograd, with
its right flank protected by the Es
thonians. The advance of the British
fleet continues, and the bombardment
►of the islands between the Finnish
. coast and Krasnaia Gorka is in prog
ress. There is considerable outpost
fighting along the Finnish frontier.
Petrograd has been without bread
for the last two weeks, and thousands
are dying daily, according to a Finn
who escaped from a Moscow prison
camp, who says that the population
of Petrograd has fallen below 400,000,
and that forty thousand persons have
died within a month.
A Bolshevik Report
LONDON, Nov. 3 (by Associated
Press).—Fifteen hundred prisoners
were captured in the taking of Petro
pavlovsk from Kolchak, according to
a Bolshevik statement, which reports
also fierce fighting in the Finnish gulf
region and the continued advance by
the Bolsheviki all along the line
against Yudenich.
torney general, is coining here to
frame a government program for en
forcing the restraining order.
Strike Affects Iowa Towns
DES MOINEs, Iowa, Nov. 3 (by As
sociated Press).—Some of the Iowa
towns already are feeling the effects
of the coal strike. Newton is dark
and the Indianola schools, theaters
and lodge rooms have been closed.
Electric light and power is furnished
only until 10:30 p. m.
Mines Closed in West Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH, I'a., Nov. 3 (by As
sociated Press).—The central and
western Pennsylvania unionized coal
OIL MAGNATE
MAKES GIFT OF
TEN MILLIONS
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (by Associated
Press).—John D. Rockefeller has
added $10,000,000 to the endowment
of the Rockefeller Institute for Med
ical Research, according to announce
ment made here yesterday.
This is the largest single gift yet
^rnade to the institution by the oil
magnate.
PROHIBITION IS CHARGED
WITH CAUSING INCREASE
IN RADICALISM’S GROWTH
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (by Associated
Press).—The Association Opposed to
National Prohibition has issued a
statement declaring that prohibition is
largely responsible for the alarming
increase of radicalism in the United
States, and that all Industrial Work
ers of the World favor prohibition.
NO GENERAL STRIKE IN
SUPPORT OF STEEL MEN
CHICAGO, Nov. 3 (by Associated
Press).—John Fitzpatrick, national
chairman of the steel workers’ com
mittee, declares that there will be no
general strike in support of the steel
strike.
RACE RIOT TRIALS
BEGIN IN ARKANSAS
HELENA, Ark., Nov. 3 (by Associ
ated Press).—One hundred negroes
went to trial here today, charged with
murder and assault to murder in con
nection with the race disturbances
nea Elaine recently.
mines are not attempting to operate.
West Virginia Mines Working
CHARLESTON. W. Va., Nov. 3 (by
Associated Press).—More than three
hundred non-union West Virginia
mines are in operation.
Troops Guard Rockefeller Plants
DENVER, Col., Nov. 3 (by Associ
ated PPress).—Troops are guarding
the mines of the Colorado Fuel and
Iron Company in Southern Colorado,
which are in operation.
Railroads Seize Coal
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (by Associ
ated Press).—Passenger trains are
being curtailed on some of the rail
roads on account of the coal strike.
The railroads have enough coal to op
erate freight trains for several weeks.
Coal awaiting shipment at the sea
board has been seized for the use of
the railroads.
Operators and Miners Deadlocked
CHICAGO, Nov. 3 (by Associated
Press).—The striking miners are not
► returning to work and the operators
are not attempting to operate the
unionized mines.
Operators Are Obdurate
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3 (by Associated
Press).—The coal operators’ scale
commission announced today that it
has no plans to end the strike except
those which the miners refused to con
sider. The operators are anxious to
open negotiations if the miners re
turn to work.
Serious Situation in Butte
BUTTE, Nov. 3 (by Associated
Press).—On the government’s orders,
the railroads have seized all coal en
route to Butte. Local dealers are re
ceiving no coal, and the situation is
serious.
Coal Seizures on Coast
SEATTLE, Nov. 3 (by Associated
Press).—The Washington coal mines
are closed, and the railway officials,
on government orders, have seized
270 cars of coal at Seattle, Tacoma,
Auburn and Ellensburg.
Shortage at Billings
BILLINGS, Mont., Nov. 3 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The schools in this
city will close today because of the
shortage of coal.
Troops for Strike Duty
EL PASO. Nov. 3 (by Associated
Press).—Troops have been ordered to
Colfax, N. M., for strike duty.
FIRE GUTS COTTAGE
OCCUPIED BY BEEBES
Last evening at 7:45 o’clock an
alarm of Are was turned in from Old
town, and the local fire department
responded promptly, to find that one
of the railroad company cottages, oc
cupied by Herbert Beebe, was in
flames. The chemical was immedi
ately brought into play, 'out was un
able to check the fire, which soon
gutted the entire building.
Mr. and Mrs. Beebe were attend
ing the performance at the theater,
and the origin of the fire is unknown,
although it is believed that It started
in the kitchen.
The entire household belongings
and personal effects of the Beebes
were totally destroyed.
UNITED STATES
FORGES A D
WITH SHIPPING
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (by Associ
ated Press).—Senator Jones of Wash
ington has introduced bills proposing
an alternative plan for a permanent
federal shipping policy.
In a speech delivered in the senate
this morning he predicted that the
ships flying the American flag would
almost equal the tonnage of Great
Britain by the end of next year.
The completion of the American
warship-building program at the end
of next year, and with a merchant
fleet of 18,000,000 tons, a great part
of which will be under government
ownership, which make the United
States a contender for maritime su
premacy.
GOVERNMENT
BY INJUNCTION
IS DEPLORED
WASHINGTON, Nov, 3 (by Associ
ated Press).—Immediate steps for the
; assembling of an industrial commis
' sion to deal broadly with the present
turbulent industrial conditions has
been suggested by the advisory board
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En
gineers, who deplore what they desig
nate as an “attempt at government
by injunction” as a means of settling
the coal strike.
The board declares that the injunc
tion proceedings will make matters
worse and defer a peaceful settlement
of industrial troubles.
JAPANESE STATESMAN
AGAIN REPORT DEAD
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (by Associ
ated Press').—An official dispatch tc
the state department announces the
death of Count Terauchi, the former
Japanese premier.
The death of the Japanese states
man was announced from Tokio twc
weeks ago, but later dispatches
revealed that although posthumous
honors had been paid to the memory
of the former premier, he was still
alive, having remained in a comatose
condition.
MILWAUKEE MANAGER
TO BE MADE PRESIDENT
ST. PAUL,, Nov. 3 (by Associated
Press).—It is reported that H. B.
Bryam, general manager of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad
has resigned to become president ol
the road.
ESPIONAG ICT WILL
NOT BE REPEALED
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (by Associ
ated Press).—The committee on judi
ciary of the senate has unanimously
declined to recommend the repeal oi
the espionage act, and decided to let
the law stand, because it included the
search warrant and other provisions
necessary for the enforcement of the
war-time prohibition act.
PEACE TREATY
RATIFICATION
IS HINDERED
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (by Associ
ated Press).—Administration leaders
in the senate today proposed a final
vote this week on the ratification of
the peace treaty with Germany.
Apparently they are contemplating
the possibility ot a deadlock over the
reservations, as the leaders have
agreed to lay the treaty over if it is
not ratified.
Efforts to secure an agreement for
early final action on the treaty failed.
Senator Hitchcock blocked the plan
of Senator Lodge for a vote on Nov.
12, and Senator Lodge blocked the
plan of Senator Hitchcock for a final
vote this week.
S. S. CORDOVA
ARRIVES IRE
The steamship Cordova arrived in
port yesterday for oil on her way
south from Nome, and left this morn
ing for Seattle. She had about 150
passengers aboard, including practi
cally all of the Northern Commercial
Company crew stationed at St.
Michael.
The Cordova had in tow the full
rigged ship Abner Coburn, with 130
cannery hands and a cargo of canned
salmon. This ship is owned by the
Libby-McNeil Company, and the crew
refused to pilot her southward, de
serting her at Unalaska. After a wait
there of nearly a month the Cordova
picked her up and is taking her to Se
attle.
Passengers from Nome state that
the Seward peninsula population is al
ready greatly reduced and it is doubt
ful if more than 500 people winter
there. Prospecting for gold is at a
standstill, due to prohibitive condi
tions. Only two operators were suc
cessful during the past season. 1 he
reindeer industry, not requiring a
large white population, and centraliz
ing in one big company, promises the
greatest possibility for the Nome sec
tion.
There is considerable activity in
quartz tin mining, most of the devel
opment work being done on Lost river,
where three air compressors, hoists,
etc., have been installed, and thirty
five men are employed.
Storms have been raging at Nome
this fall, nad practically the entire
mosquito fleet has been put out of
commission. The Arctic and Hettie
B. were completely wrecked and the
Polar Bear and Alaska are high and
dry on the beach.
The crew of the steamer Belve
dere, which was wrecked off Cape
Serdzge, Siberia, is on board the Cor
dova. The ship was caught in an ice
jam and crushed. The crew escaped
on ice floes, but lost all of their be
longings.
MUCH DAMAGE IS DONE
BY KENTUCKY FLOODS
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 3 (by As
sociated Press).—Floods have driven
two hundred Green Riv^r families
from their homes and destroyed a
million dollars’ worth of property.