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X,,lil MI:nXI: Xl Mm:U ^XKTY-FIVK._ CORDOVA, ALASKA, SATURDAY, MARCH 2L 1915 ~ ~ PRICK TKN~CRNTS~
PRESIDENT AUTHORIZED EXPEND $35,000,000
NEGOTIATIONS RESUMED TO TAKE OVER C. R. & N. W. R’Y
WASHINGTON, MARCH 27—ATTORN
EY GENERAL GREGORY THIS AFTER
NOON HANDED TO PRESIDENT WILSON
HIS DECISION ON THE QUESTION PRO
POUNDED BY THE PRESIDENT REGARD
ING THE AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERN
MENT TO CONTRACT ANY INDEBETED
NESS GREATER THAN THE $2,000,000,
APPROPRIATED BY THE LAST CON
GRESS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ACQUIRING OF EXISTING RAILROADS IN
ALASKA, AS A PART OF THE PROPOSED
GOVERNMENT RAILWAY SYSTEM IN THE
TERRITORY.
THE DECISION OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL IS TO THE EFFCT THAT THE
PRESIDENT MAY CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THE COPPER RIVER AND
ALASKAN NORTHERN RAILWAY, OR
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE AC
QUISTION OF RAILWAYS UP TO THE
FULL $35,000,000 AUTHORIZED BY CON
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GRESS FOR THE CONSTRNCTION OF A
GOVERNMENT RAILROAD SYSTEM iN
ALASKA.
IT IS UNDERSTOOD HERE THAT THE
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF
THE ALASKA NORTHERN, AT A PRICE
SAID TO BE $1,500,000, ARE PRACTICALLY
COMPLETED, AND THAT THE TITLE TO
THE ROAD WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE
GOVERNMENT WITHIN A FEW DAYS.
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE COPPER
RIVER & NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY,
WHICH DURING THE PAST FEW DAYS OF
UNCERTAINTY AS TO THE AUTHORITY
OF THE PRESIDENT TO SPEND MORE
THAN THE APPROPRIATED $2,000,000
HAVE BEEN HELD IN ABEYANCE, WILL
BE RESUMED AT ONCE, AND THE BELIEF
IS PREVALENT THAT THERE IS NOTH
ING IN THE WAY OF PRICE OR TERMS
TO STAND BETWEEN THE OWNERS OF
THE ROAD AND THE GOVERNMENT, AND
THAT IT WILL BE TAKEN OVER VERY
SHORTLY.
ENGINEER WARREN, NOW IN PANA
MA. IS ENGAGED IN SELECTING FROM
THE MACHINERY USED IN THE CON
STRUCTION OF THE CANAL, MATERIALS
FOR USE IN THE CONSTRUCTION WORK
IN ALASKA, AND IT WILL BE SHIPPED
TO THE NORTH AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
IT IS BELIEVED PROBABLE THAT
THE FIRST WORK ON THE GOVERNMENT
RAILROAD IN THE NORTH WILL COM
MENCE AT SHEEP CREEK, AND THE
ROAD RUSHED THROUGH FROM THIS
POINT TO THE MATANUSKA COAL
FIELDS.
IT IS ALSO CONSIDERED QUITE
PROBABLE THAT IF THE GOVERNMENT
SHOULD ACQUIRE THE COPPER RIVER
& NORTHWESTERN RIALWAY, WORK ON
THE CONSTRNCTION OF A BRANCH LINE
FROM THAT ROAD TO THE KATALLA
COAL FIELDS MAY BE COMMENCED THIS
SUMMER.
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TONGO CLUB DANCE
Tonight at the Windsor Hotel the
Tango Club will give another of its
enjoyable dances. These affairs have
proven particularly successful and are
looked forward to with pleasure by
those who enjoy the dance.
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NEW YORK, March 27—A confer
ence of bankers in this city have about
completed arrangements for the ex
tension of credits to the belligerant
European nations, including Great
Britain, France and Italy. Besides a
ten million dollar loan to Germany, the
French credit is reported to be iirty
millions. Great Britain's twice as
large. Russia has received twenty
five millions, and is seeking further
loans. The bonds will be offered to
the public.
The bankers state that labor will be
the chief beneficiary of Ihe loans, as
the money will keep the factories in
the countries borrowing running
where otherwise they would be shut
down.
OKLAHOMA BANKS;
LOOTED BT
STROUD, Okla., March 27—Two
banka in this city were robbed today
by a band of eleven bandits, who se
cured the sum of $5,000. One of the
bandits, who is believed to be Henry
Star, the notorious outlaw, was shot
and captured by a 15-year-old boy,
who joined in the chase after the
robbers.
Another one of the gang, Bill Estes,
was also shot and captured near the
outskirts of the town
So quickly was the pursuit organ
ized that the bandits were compelled
to seek refuge in a gully, not far from
the town, where they are surrounded
by a large posse, and iwith little
chance of escape.
Jerry Turner, a farmer, was in the
First National bank when the robbers
entered, and was shot and fatally
wounded because he refused to throw
up his hands when commanded to do
so.
RECORD PASSENGER LIST
ON THE ADMIRAL EVANS
SEATTLE, March 27—The steam
er Admiral Evans sailed from here
last night for southern Alaska points
She carried 230 passengers of tooth
classes, of whom H. S. DePuy, Carl
Eide, T. Ekrom, Ed. Laviy and nine
steerage, were for Cordova.
ROME, March 27—Every measure possible is being taken
by the Italian government preparatory to the beginning of
hostilities. There no longer remains any doubt that Italy is
mon to join in the European conflict on tin* side of the allies.
Doupled with these warlike preparations on the part of Italy,
Austria is also actively engaged in strengtbeing her defences
dong the border, which, in itself, is considered ample evidence,
that Italy is about to become a factor in the struggle.
BERLIN STATES FRENCH HAVE
TAKEN IMPORTANT POSITION
BERLIN, March 27—An official bulletin issued today states
that in the Vosages mountains the French have driven back
the Germans and are occupying the top of Hartmann’s Weiler
kopf, an important strategic position.
RUSSIANS HOLD POSSESSION
OF THE KET TO HUNGARY
LONDON, March 27—Recent victories in Galicia give the
Russians possession of the key to Hungary. The Austro-Ger
man forces will undoubtedly make a supreme effort to prevent
the Russians from pouring upon the Hungarian plains, which
now lie open before them.
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THREE GERMAN STEAMERS ARE
SUNK IN THE BALTIC SEA
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STOCKHOLM, March 27—Three German steamers, the
Bavaria, Germania and Koenigsberg, laden with iron ore, and
[ nroute to German ports, have been sunk in the Baltic sea.
The cause of the disaster to the steamers is not known, whether
they were torpedoed or struck floating mines. The entire crew
i)f the Bavaria was lost, while those of the Germania and Koen
igsberg made their escape from the sinking vessels.
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GERMAN AIRMEN DROP BOMBS
IN DUNKIRK AND CALIAS
PARIS, March 27—German aviators dropped six bombs in
Dunkirk and one in Calias today. The bombs dropped in the
open and no dumage of consequence was done.
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RESCUERS HAVE NOT
RETURNED FROM QUEST
C'apt. Cole and Ren Elliott, who
started Thursday evening in the launch
North Star to rescue the parties ma
rooned at Steamboat Slough, have not
returned from their quest. It is ex
pected they will come in on tonight’s
tide.
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HAVANA, March 27—The Johnson- '
Willard match for the heavyweight
championship of the world, which was
set for April 4, has once more under
gone a change of date. The match is
now scheduled to take place on Mon
day, April 5.
The last postponement of the fight
was made at the request of President
Menocal. of the Republic of Cuba, vvho
asked that the match might not be
pulled off on Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday will be observed as
a general holiday in Havana in honor
of the big fight. All banks, stores *
and offices will be closed, and the at- 1
tendance at the fight proinisqp to be I
large.
STOCK traders;
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NEW YORK, March 27—The stock
markets has taken on a firmer tone, ]
and is believed to be indicative of the
belief that the European situation is
shaping Itself towards peace negotia- |
tlons.
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TROOPS TO AID WARSHIPS IN
CAPTURE FORTSON DflRANELLES
MYSTELEXH, March 27—'Three British and two French
warships are anchored in the gulf of Smyrna, and will convoy
i fleet of transports, now there, to the Dardanelles, where the
land troops will work with the warships in the capture of the
forts along that waterway.
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EDVERNDH OUTOF TH[ COUNTRY
ROME, March 27—Sixty thousand Albanian rebels are as
saulting Durrazzo to force the retirement of Essad Pasha, the
rurkish provisional governor. The bombardment of the city
las continued for several days, much damage having already
)cen done to the city. Tin* rebels threeaten to destroy the place
f Essad does not leave the country.
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TOTMFIELBWITH ITALY
ROME, March 27—It is confidently predicted here that
Bulgaria and Roumani awill take up arms against Austria and
Germany jointly with Italy. Just when these countries will
nake their declaration of war is not known, and probably de
)end's largely upon when Italy shall be in readiness to take
lie step. This is generally believed will take place within
i very short time, as Italy is already in a position to take the
ield with a large body of troops.
AVERPOOL STRIKERS RESPOND
TO APPEAL OF LORD KITCHENER
LONDON, March 27—Responding to appeals by Lord Kit
■lu nor and tin* Earl ot Derby the leaders of the union longshore
nvn immediately culled off the strike at Liverpool, and tin* men
nnnediately resumed work unloading a number of vessels car
■ying cargoes of foodstuffs and war munitions.
At Birkenhead the strikers are still out, tying up a number
hips that are waiting to unload.
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WORE WARSHIPS AT DARDANELLES
AN ATTACK ON FORTS RENEWED
ATHENS, March 2<—Fresh British, French and Russian
mttleships have arrived at the Dardanelles, and the bombard
nent of tin* Turkish forts will be resumed' at once.
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GUN CLUB SHOOT
A number of the members of the
Cordova Gun club gathered at the
traps on the city wharf this afternoon
for the first shoot of the season. Sev
eral events were shot off, but no re
markable scores were made Mai- '
colm Brock captured first honors.
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JUNEAU, March 27—E Lester
Jones, Deputy U. S. Fish Commission
er, was given a severe panning by the
Senate today, being referred to as the
"Junketing Commissoner.” It was al
leged that he secured information from
but one side of the fishing Interests.
His defense of traps and attack upon
purse seining was declared to be tn
the interest of corporations who want
to keep wages down, and stifle inde
pendent fishermen. Senator Suther
land also roundly scored the canneries
for not paying their taxes.
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SUBMARINE F-4 IS
FINALLY
LOCATED
HONOLULU, March 27—The U. S
submarine F-4, which sunk Thursday
during naval maneuvers, has been lo
cated in about fifty fathoms of water.
An effort is being made to raise her
with chains, which divers are placing
around the craft. It is believed that
the crew has perished
HONOLULU, March 27—Cables
have been placed around the subma
rine F-4 and are being tested prepa
ratory to hoisting. The boat has now
been beneath the surface for about
48 hours and it will be considered a
miracle if any of the crew have sur
vived.
HONOLULU, March 27—The cables
ittached to the submarine F-4 snapped
tnder the strain of lifting the sunken
boat. This will delay the raising of
he craft, but It is probable that she
vill be brought to the surface before
light.
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BEGUN THIS MORNING
BROWNSVILLE. Tex., March 27—
rhe siege of Matamoras, Mexico, by
Cilia troops, was begun today by a
letachment of cavalry, who opened
Ire upon the town with rifles. The
irtillery is expected to arrive tonight.
Another Villa army of about 3,000 men
tnd artillery are still about fifty miles
troin Matamoras.