I ‘"Hr-1 The Cordi wa Daily Times i
VOLUME ONE. NUMBER 180. CORDOVA, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 7. 1915. PBXCE TEN CENTS.
SPAIN IS PREPARING TO ENTER FIGHT
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
MADRID, July 7.—Great activity is being
manifested throughout Spnin by the government in
producing vast quantities of war munitions. All
artillery and arms factories are working day and
night, and never close even on Sunday. Military]
and naval commissions have been appointed by the
king, and they are busy purchasing arms and
ammunition from the factories, and arranging con
tracts for additional supplies. Everything would
point to the fact that Spain was getting ready for
war. Submarines are lieing purchased, and all coast
defenses are being repaired, and enlarged. Heavy
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guns lmvo been mounted, and the nation is almost
as absorbed' in the manufacturing of ammunition
and supplies ns any of the belligerents. The
I government protests that it is tint planning on
entering the present war. It says, however, that it
wishes to be prepared and in full strength for what
ever events will follow the conclusion of the war.
STEAMER GUESTS
CELEBRATE
THE4TH
Passengers arriving on the steamer
Mariposa of the Alaska Steamship Co.,
tell of a unique Fourth of July cele
bration at sea. The vessel was near
ing Juneau and as it would not be
there until dawn of the 5th, it was
decided to give the passengers a good
time the night before, so Chief Stew
ard "Teddy” Taylor got busy with hi9
staff and successfully started some
thing which they were able to finish.
Each passenger was given confetti
and fire-criwkers. At dinner each was
handed a silver souvenir spoon. The
tables were decorated with patriotic
Dennison paper cloths and the room
hung with same. The menu was
printed on an embossed card and Chef
Fred Cabanas and Baker Otto Koyne
had jointly worked to make the
viands noteworthy, and they were. It
was a great day, ending with a patri
otic service afterward.
JACK COOMBS FAINTS
IS CARRIED FROM FIELD
NEW YORK, July 6.—Jack Coombs,
the famous pitcher of the Philadelphia
American League baseball team, when
that club was in its prime, and who It
now playing with the Brooklyn
Nationals, fainted in the box today
while warming up preparatory tc
pitching a game against the Braves
His team mates rushed to his sldt
and carried him off the field. It li
felt that the fainting is an after
math of the accident that Coombs re
ceived when struck in the head dur
ing a world Beries game between th<
Athletics and the New York Gianti
two years ago.
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EXPIRESl»
NEW YORK, July 6,—Charles /
Conant, a noted New York banke
. who has been In Havana for som
| time as financial expert for the Cuba
government died in Havana toda:
Conant had almost completed the r
organization of the fiscal system <
the Cuban government, and his loi
will be regretted sincerely by the of
clals of that government who ha
great respect and admiration for hir
( ENGINEERS HIVE 1
INSPECTION TOO
Seldom has a more notable party
mining engineers ever arrived in Cc
dova than on t Mapehroi.sa BOcy al
dova than on the Mariposa, lnclud
in the number are Henry Krumb
% Salt Cake who is going to Kenneco
He is accompanied by his wife and
Fred B. Ely and F. S. Schmidt, m
ing engineers and the three will pa
the next few weeks in an inspecti
of various Interior properties.
H. W. Du Boise of New Yor kia t
other engineer enroute to Strelna frt
which point he will penetrate the
terlor to investigate copper prop
ties. Frederick B. Hyder who is t
geologist of the^ Alaska Gastlne
Mine at Thane was also on the ves
making the round trip.
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L. A. Levensaler and George
Wilson were also on the Mariposa I
left the boat at Ketchikan. They v
-come to Cordova later.
HOLT DIES BY HIS OWN HAND
SKULL IS FRACTURED IN JUMP
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July 7.—Assassin Holt is dead by
his own hands. At a late hour last night lie deliber
ately leaped from the top floor of the Mineola, L. I.,
jail and' must have died instantly as his skull was
fractured by striking the stone pavement below. The
guard was looking in another direction, so Holt got
through an open window and made the fatal leap,
thus ridding the country of a probable maniac who
might prove a serious menace to the public as well
as being an expensive public charge, while his trial
might progress through the years to come.
Holt wrote a letter to his wife stating that the
Atlantic liners Saxonia and Philadelphia were to be
destroyed today. Both vessels are now crossing the
ocean and by wireless have reported, “All is well.”
The police have Holt’s trunk and it contains 134
half-pound sticks of dynamite. It is now believed
that the crank had plans for wrecking public build
the dynamite has been placed on some of the
ings in New York, Washington and other Eastern
cities.
Much comment is heard of the bravery shown
by the Morgan butler, an old and valued employee
who risked his life to save that of his employer.
That he put up a manly fight was shown by the
bruises and cuts on Holt when examined by
physicians.
Holt has been positively identified by three men
as Eric Muenter, who it will be remembered was a
Harvard instructor, who was indicted at Cambridge
in 190(j, for murdering his wife. He later disappeared
and was never heard of until now.
NEW YORK, July 7.—The investigations
into the conduct of Holt ,hns brought out the fact
that he had purchased a hundred pounds of dyna
mite in all. Thirty pounds have so far not been
accounted for. There is a strong probability that
steamers leaving New York for belligerent ports.
Every steamer that has cleared, has been carefully
searched for dynamite and bombs for a long time,
and a good deal of explosive has been found and
destroyed. The steamship companies have made no
mention of their discoveries heretofore, but the
activities of Holt have brought the facts out.
NEW YORK, July 7. Three ships which sailed
for Havre from this port last May were found to
have infernal machines and dynamite on board
which would have destroyed the vessels at sea, if not
discovered in time.
NEW YORK, July 7.—J. P. Morgan called his
office on the telephone this morning and told his
partners that he was improving fast, and would once
more be attending to his duties soon. The physicians
in attendance on the financier have issued a bulletin
confirming this intelligence.
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UNITED STATES TO REPLY TO
GERMANY’S INFORMAL NOTES
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, July 7.—Further messages
been received from Ambassador Gerard elaborating
the informal notes sent by Germany to discover what
compromise would be acceptable to the United!
States. The messages are being transmitted to the
| president at Cornish, N. IT., as fast as they are
received by Lansing. So far all that can be learned
I is that the informal propositions of Germany are
not entirely acceptable to this country. Ambassador
Gerard has been instructed that in advance of the
receipt of the final copy of the German reply, no
comment will Is* made by our government. The
situation is not considered' hopeless, and the sub
mission of the tentative draft of the German reply,
to the Amercinn ambassador, is taken as indicating
a willingness on the part of Germany to make
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WASHINGTON, 1). C„ July 7.—A reply will lx
rubied to Ambassador Gerard at Berlin tonight 01
tomorrow at the latest, outlining to him what posi
tion he should take in his rejoinder to the informa
notes that Germany has been delivering, pending tin
draft of the formal reply to the second America!
not on submarine warfare. Nothing will be mad<
public concerning the contents of the informal notes
or the nature of the instructions to be sent Gerard
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FACTORY DISTRICTS TAKEN
OVER BY GOVERNMENT
•• Special to The Times By Associated Press.
J LONDON, July 7.—The plans of the min
n ister of munitions are rapidly taking shape, and
, another importatnt move was made today hy Lloyd
3- George when the government took over the control
pf and management of all factories in the districts
s where munitions of war are being made. Among
i- other important factory centers the order today
d includes Bristol, Cardiff, Southampton and Liver
pool. No liquor will be allowed to be sold in these
districts anti heavy penalties will he imposed for
violations of the regulations promulgated by the
government.
"ARRAS IS BURNING;
: CATHEDRAL DESTROYED
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lt‘ Special to The Times By Associated Press.
Z BERLIN, July 7.—The official war bulletin
88 issued this morning says that the town of Arras, now
3ii held by the French, and which has been the center
of heavy fighting for the past few weeks, was burn
,n- ing today. It is reported that the town took fire
m from a shell which struck the cathedral. The
1,1 cathedral is one of the most famous structures in
3r' Europe, and is being consumed by the flames.
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LONDON, July 7.—Lloyd George, the minister
'e of munitions in the present coalition cabinet,
announced today that the government would takt
b. steps to prevent the further exportation from the
rat British Isles of lead, spelter, antimony, nickel, and
hi all other metals necessary or useful in the manu
facturing of war supplies.
RUSSIANS GUM AIIAGK;
DULL DAY FOR WAD
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
PF/TROGRAD, July 7—The Russians after a
stubborn fight, lasting several days, and commenc
ing with a tremendous drive on the part of the
Teutons, have succeeded in inflicting it distinct
check to the advancing Germans near Krasnik in
Southern Poland. The Germans under the Arch
duke Frederick had been forging ahead here faster
than the remainder of their forces and yesterday
succeeded in breaking through the Russian line. The
Russians rallied, and sent the second' line of reserves
to support the front, and inflicted heavy losses on
the Teutons, recovering part of the ground they had
lost. This section is important to the defense of
Warsaw, as a strategic railroad runs near Krasnik.
Along the remainder of the eastern front, there is
very little activity today, and quiet is the prevailing
report from all quarters. For the first time in weeks
the Germans cannot chronicle their usual daily
success.
TURKS MOWED DOWN
IN FRUITLESS ASSAULT
PARIS, July 7.—The Turkish forces on tin
Dardanelles made a general attack on the alliec
positions last Monday, but were repulsed' at al
points. The slaughter was tremendous, and most o!
the Turks who participated in the charge novel
returned to their own lines. They were subjected tc
a terrible fire from the machine guns of the allies
and were cut down in rows as they rushed forward
Mm IIMil hUHUULb
BELGIANS ABE WATCHED
Special to The Times By Associated Tress.
BRUSSELS, July 7.—Von Bissing, the Gennai
governor of Belgium, has issued a decree st.itin;
that a year’s imprisonment will be inflicted on an?
school teacher, director or inspector of it school dis
triet, who will encourage or even permit any anti
German actions or statements to he made by th
I pupils in tht' schools, or to he included in tin
teachings they receive, or in other school exercises
The German officials have been empowered t<
inspect the schools at any time, and it has heei
decreed that all violations of the rules as laid down
! will be punished by a court martial.
GERMANS DRIVEN BACK;
FRENCH FINE HDLOINt
PARIS, July 7.—The Germans attacked in fore
last night at numerous places along the entir
western battle front. In every instance the assault
wert* successfully repulsed, and much loss intlicte
on the Teutons with the exception ot the \ auxfer
region. Here the Germans managed to penetral
the first line of trenches along a 700 yard' front.
LONDON, July 7. Rumors of a great Germa
| offensive directed' against Calais are again eurrei
in this city, and the populace is on the anxious sea
> Actual reports from the front indicate that nothin
Jin that line is being attempted. Only the cnstnmai
.[activity and desultory trench lighting is going on.
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HUERTA MAKES
NO EFFORT TO
EL PASO, July 7.—Huerta is still
confined In the county jail h»re and
is making no effort ot secure his re
lease on ball. The Mexican Is recon
ciled to hia lot, and he said today that
It would avail him nothing to get
bondsmen, as he was certain the
United States would prefer other
charges against him In the event of
his release, and re-arrest him. The
determination of the authorities to
prevent his adding to the disorder In
Mexico, has crystallz.'d in the belief
that Huerta Is altogether too danger
ous to be allowed at large. •
INTERESTING PEOPLE
ON THE MIN
The Mariposa has a large number of
round trip tourists as well as a large
passenger list. Among those on board
are Miss C. McAdam chaperoning Miss
N. Scripps. They are from San Diego,
Miss Scripps being the daughter of
the well known head of the Scripps
McRae newspaper syndicate. The
Rev. C. M. Lathrop is making the
round trip. He is from San Fran
cisco and a brother of .1. M. Lathrop
of Valdez. Kenneth ('. Kerr, editor
of Railway & Marine News, well
known in Cordova is on his way to
Anchorage to gather news of railroad
construction. Misses E. Ragan and
A. R. Barnwell of *.tlanta are going
to Valdez to pass the summer with
relatives. Dr. and Mrs. (ieorge B.
Davis of New York are also on board.
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ALASKANS Tfl GET
THEIR SALARY
WASHINGTON, D. C„ July 7 —The
salaries of several postmasters in
Alaska have been raised $100 per
annum commencing July 1. The for
tunate offices are those at Cordova,
i Douglas, Juneau, Nome, Ketchikan
r and Seward. The reason for the raise
, of salary is due to the large increase
of business done by the offices af
fected. Fairbanks and Iditarod have
been decreased $100 owing to the fact
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that the postal receipts in these two
interior cities have shown a heavy
• falling off.
SEWARD HIS VESSEL
: FOR RAILROAD TERMINAL
The steamer Seward which passed
on the outside for Anchorage had
| perched on her forward decks a 90
foot stern wheeler, the Matanuska.
| The vessel is to be lowered at Cook
Inlet for work in railroad construc
tion. The vessel was built by Joseph
Supple of Portland, who secured the
p contract, but he came to Seattle and
i' built the vessel at Ballard Beach.
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| One of the passengers dropped her
v purse overboard at the dock this
morning. The purse contained about
$60 and as it disappeared at a point
where the water is over 30 feet at low
tide there is little possibility that it
will be recovered.
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The Mariposa encountered a steady
'• heavy rolling swell coming across
£ from Cape Spencer and many of th£
V passengers were obliged to remain In
their rooms.