The Cordova Daily Times
VOLUME ONE. NUMBER 280. CORDOVA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1915._ PRICE TEN CENTS.
NEW CHANGE IN GREEK CABINET
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WAR FACTION ONCE AGAIN VIC TORIODS
Special- to The Tinifis By Associated Press.
ATHENS, Nov. 4—During the debate on the foreign policy
of the country in the house of parliament today, Venizelos, the
former premier declared that his party could no longer support
the present cabinet in the movement they had undertaken to
keep Greece neutral, as it was certain to have in the end a harm
ful effect on the welfare of the nation. Premier Zaimis asked
the Chamber of Deputies for a vote of confidence and the roll
call resulted in a victory for Venizelos by a vote of 147 to 114.
The result of the vote will mean the retirement of the Zaiinis
government, and it is probable that Venizelos will again take
his portfolio as head of the state which would almost surely
mean that Greece would enter the war on the side of the allies.
After the vote was announced' Zaimis addressed the deputies
and asked the chamber to suspend all work until a new cabinet
had been formed.
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LOUISVILLE, Nov. 4—The final
count in the gubernatorial race gives
Stanley, the democratic candidate a
clear majority of 2100. The fight was
one of the closest that this normally
demorcratic state has seen for years,
and the supporters of Stanley were on
the anxious seat until the returns from
the most outlying counties were finally
received. The legislature will be
democratic in both houses by safe
margins.
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WASHINGTON, No,’. 4—Before
leaving for New York this morning
the president announced the appoint
ment of a new batch of postmasters.
The appointments are recess appoint
ments and will be sent to the Snate
for confirmation next month. John A.
Herbert was appointed postmaster at
Seldovia, the only Alaska office af
fected.
NEW SEAMEN Li
IE IN EFFECT
TO OH
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SEATTLE. Nov. 4—The Seaman’s
Act passed by the last Congress goes
into effect today, and while the ship
ping companies here have not all
made the necessary arrangements to
comply fully with the law, it is under
\ stood that the government will per
mit uncertified seamen to work on the
vessels for a short time further so as
not to hamper the schedul ? of the
ships. From New York It is learned
that so iar but one ve« i,*l has with
drawn from an American registry be
cause c the new bill.
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COMPENSATION PAID UNDER
A TERRITORIAL ACT
The first benefits to be paid out to
an employe by the Treadwell company
pnder the new Territorial workmen's
compensation act was received by
Norman Coryell, who broke a bone in
his hand while oiling at the Mexican
hoist 'on August 30. Coryell was laid
off from work for 33 shifts and under
jw the new act received $31.BO.
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The widow of Lugi Baltello, who
was killed in the Mexican mine will
receive $3,000 for herself and $600 for
one child under 16 years of age.
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WOMEN BY THE THOUSANDS ARE NOW
ENLISTING IN SERB ARMY
FIGHTING BRAVELY IN THE RANKS
LONDON. Nov. 4—It is reported here ’hat thousands ofj
women are enlisting in the Serbian army, and that the wdiole
country is taking arms against the invaders. Some of the
women are dressed in full uniforms, and are fighting in the
ranks with their husbands and brothers. The women display
the greatest bravery in battle, and' seem absolutely fearless, and
show themselves remarkably proficient with a rifle. The
women of the mountain tribes make especially good soldiers,
as they have been accustomed to the hill life and have borne
arms since childhood. Many of the women are dressed in
skins and wear a blue tunic.
RUSSIANS MASS GREAT ARMY ON DANUBE SEEKS * ^
INVADES BULGARIAN VIA ROUMANIA
LONDON, Nov. 4—The Russians are concentrating a great j
army at Beni in Bessarabia, the point where the Danube river;
turns into Roumania. Russia hopes that the Roumania govern-,
ment will permit the shipment of tie* troops in transports down
the Danube to the Bulgarian border, and negotiations are going
on between the two governments in an effort to secure the d’e*
sired permission. A successful landing of the Russian troops.
is reported at an unnamed place on the Black Sea coast of;
Bulgaria.
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LONDON, Nov. 4—Lord Landsdowne, representing the i
cabinet told the House of Lords today that the government was
firmly convinced that there could be no general election until |
the war was ended. He said that the British people should
forget factional strife and politics and work together with the
present government to defeat the enemies of the nation.
Lands lowne e--li was well revived by the I.nr Is and he was
heartilv applauded at its close.
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LUCERNE, Nov. 4—Prince Buelow, former German j
ambassador to Italy, who has been credited with framing1
certain proposal upon which Germany would be willing to base
peace negotiations, denied today that he came to Switzerland on
a peace mission. He said that the German empire was deter
mined as ever to continue the war until victory on all the fronts
crowned the efforts of the gallant Teutonic armies, and that
peace would be brought about more by the sword than by
diplomacy.
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SOFIA, Nov. 4—The government announced officially
today that King Peter of Serbia had gone to the front from Nish
to cheer liis troops by his presence and remain with the soldiers
during the present critical period. King Peter is bringing to
the troops the news of the re enforcements which the French
and British are sending to their aid, and will exhort them to use
their utmost endeavors to hold out and check the advancing
enemy until the coming help can reach them.
BERLIN, Nov. 4—The war office announced officially today
that the German troops had advanced in the region north
of Kralievo, Serbia and had taken 650 prisoners. The Teutons
are reported as steadily pressing forward all along the line,
although the Serbians are doing no more than keeping up a
rear guard action. On the eastern front in Serbia the Bul
garians stormed' Kalifat six miles northwest of Nish.
LONDON, Nov. 4—Petrograd advices tell of successful
attacks by the Russian armies on the Teuton positions all along
the eastern front. Hindenberg is reported to be preparing to
winter his army at their present position along the Riga
Dvinsk front,, apparently abandoning the attempt to take the
two cities for the present.
BERLIN, Nov. 4—It is reported' here that tin1 1 fish
troop in Mesopotamia are advancing upon Bagdad. The., are
ascending the river protected by a flotilla of gunboats and they
are apparently accomplishing their object without advance of
the British along the Euphrates river.
GERMANS RECOUP THEMSELVES
IN REGION OF RIGA AND DVINSK
MANY CAPTIVES ARE TAKEN
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BERLIN, Nov. 4—The town of Mikulischi, which was
captured recently hy the Russians between lakes Swenton and
Usen was recaptured yesterday by the Germans under
Hinderberg. The attempt of the Russians to take the offensive
along the northern battle line has been checked, and they have
been forced to fall back. Further south on the Russian front
are apparently accomplishing their object without any great
display of force. The Turks have been unable to impede their
advance of the British along the Euprates river.
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HONORS EVEN IN SERBIA—BOTH SIDES REPORT
VICTORY— MAIN ARMY STILL RETIRES
LONDON, Nov. 4—The FrancoBritish troops gaind an
important success yesterday along the Islip front in Macedonia,
forcing the Bulgarians <o retire and inflicting heavy losses upon
them. In the north the Serbian army is retiring steadily
toward the central line of defenses with its fighting qualities
unimpaired, not having been defeated in any serious engage
ment to date. The Serbian general staff has selected its posh;
tions for making a stand and will not accept the gage of battle;
until fully believeing that the strength of their positions will
warrant a fight with their numerically superior enemies.
From Berlin comes the admission that the Serbians have,
defeated the Bulgarians along the Nishava river, although the
German war office states that the Bulgarians are steadily clos
ing in upon Nish.
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PARIS, / Nov. 4—The official communique made public
this morning announces the landing of additional French troops
at Saloniki, in Greece. The landing is being effected without
incident and the soldiers are orderly entraining for the front
in Serbia. The populace greets the troops with enthusiasm
and good will.
LONDON. Nov. 4—The condition of King George still
continues to be far from well, and is the cause of much anxiety
to the people of the nation. While he passed a better night
than on Tuesday it was not restful, ami his sleep was fitful and
disturbed. The physicians are in constant attendance, and
they express conference in the ultimate recovery of the
monarch.. The official bulletin this noon stated that the king
was resting easier today and that he was able to move his limbs
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TILDE BODIES!
MARSHFIELD, Oregon, Nov. 4—
The twelve bodies recovered from the
wreck of the Santa Clara have been
indentifled, all of them being residents
of this state. Nine other passengers
have not been accounted for and it is
felt that they have perished. The
survivors have all been taken care of
and those suffering from exposure
have been given medical treatment so
that nearly ail have recovrd from the
effects of their experience.
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NOTICE.
THE FIRST BANK OF CORDOVA
On and after November 2nd, 1915.
will close at 3 o'clock in the afternoon
Banking hours will be from 9 A. M. to
3 P. M. Open during the noon hour.
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WASHINGTON. Nov. 4—President
Wilson left here today for New York,
where he is booked to address a meet
ing of the Manhattan Club at its an
nual dinner tonight. The president
will take as the subject of his talk,
“National Defense,” and it is expected
that he will explain in detail the plans
of the administration for increasing
the army and navy. This will be the
first of a series of talks on this subject
by the President and members of the
cabinet who propose to place their
position before the country in the
hope of influencing Congress to pass
the necessary appropriations at the
coming session.
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VILLA ARRIVES
AT NACO
MEXICO
NACO. Arizona. Nov. 4—Villa ar
rived today at Naco, Mexico with the
vanguard of his defeated army from
Agua Prieta. The men seemed to be
played out and greatly in need of food,
and were exhausted from their march.
Villa expressed his determination to
contiue to oppose the Carranza gov
ernment and said that he would die
fighting for the liberties of the people.
On his arrival at Naco he declared
that city the capitol of Mexico, and is
preparing to make it the base of sup
plies for his troops. It is unofficially
reported that his soldiers will remain
here and rest for thirty days.
DOUGLAS, Arizona, Nov. 4—The
army of General Villa has made a safe
retreat from in front Agua Prieta and
none of his forces are now in this
vicinity. The lines of Villa’s army
will he reformed at Annavacahi, and
his thirst and hunger ridden soldiers
replenished. Villa threatens to re
turn to the attack as soon as his men
are fed. Fifty-one bodies of Villa’s
soldiers were buried on the battle
field today by troops who defended
the city. Many others are still lying
where they fell, but it is thought the
authorities of Agua Priea will take
steps to prevent a pestilence and that
all the dead will be disposed of. Three
thousand women and children, inhabi
tants of Agua Prteta. who fled to this
city on the approach of Villa's army,
are preparing to return to their
homes.
SEATTLE, Nov. 4—The salving
company working on the Mariposa has
succeeded in floating the boat, and the
ship has been taken into McLaughlin
Bay where temporary repairs will be
made so as to take the vessel to Seat
tle where it will be put into dry dock,
and a full examination of the dam
age made to see if it would not be
possible to put the ship back into
commission. It is now thought that
the vessel can be saved and will be
again seen upon the Alaska run.
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FORMER SEWARD MAN IS
WITH BELGIUM RELIEF
W. B. Poland, who succeded CoL
Swanltz as chief engineer of the Alas
ka Northern railroad is now the dis
tributing agent with the Belgian Re
lief Commission in Brussels. He
went over there with Gifford Pinchot
but the latter got fired by the Germans
because of his family affiliations with
enemies of Germany and his own hos
tility to the conquering power. After
leaving Alaska Poland went to the
Philippines.
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