THE CORDOVA DAILY TIMES
GREATER CORDOVA’S GREATEST NEWSPAPER
H. G. STEEL, C. H. WILCOX, C. H. SCHEFFLER, Publishers
H. G. STEEL, Editor and Manager
C. H. WILCOX, City Editor.
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CORDOVA, ALASKA. KIM DA V, I >]■',( 'KM BEB 18, 1914.
CORDOVA'S TERMINAL ADVANTAGES
TO BE WELL LOOKED AFTER
CORDOVA is particularly fortunate in having , at
this time, one of its representative citizens at the
National Capital, in the person of Mr. Gt>o. C. Hazelet,
president of the local Chamber of Commerce. There is no
person in Alaska better informed on the conditions and needs
of the Copper River valley than Mr. Hazelet. He has not
only resided in this section for the past ten or twelve years,
but has blazed the trails to tin* interior, and when it comes
to furnishing President Wilson and Secretary Lane with data
for their guidance in selecting the routes for the government
trunk lines, our townsman is in a position to give accurate in
formation from personal knowledge and investigation He
is a firm believer in the fact that a railroad from Chitina to
Fairbanks is the only route in Alaska that will afford suffic
ient tonnage to make a railroad a paying proposition. It
was largely through his efforts that the Cordova Chamber
of Commerce compiled an exhaustive report of the resources
of this valley, together with facts and figures showing the
infinite advantages possessed by Cordova over any other
Prince William Sound port as the coast terminal of the new
railroad Uncle Sam intends constructing next year from this
coast to interior Alaska.
A few days ago Chairman Edes, of the Alaska Engineer
ing Commission, wired Seward to forward to Washington a
full report of the resources of Kenai peninsula, indicating
that our neighboring town had failed to make this showing
at the proper time. Cordova was at work for six months
in the compilation of its data, and as the commission expects
to submit its report to President Wilson within a short time,
the good work that has been done by our local commercial
organization should prove of inestimable benefit. Then,
again, President Hazelet is on die ground and Cordovans can
rest assured that he will do all in his power to sot forth our
advantages when it conies to considering the merits of the
different towns along this coast as the terminal of that $35,
000,000 railroad.
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CORDOVA’S RELIEF FUND TO
BE HANDLED BY RED CROSS
T THE last meeting of the committee : i charge of rais
ing a relief fund for the Belgian suffe. *rs, it was decid
ed to send the money thus raised to the American Red
OrosS Society, which is doing such noble work in the war
zone of Europe, where, in spite of all that money and per
sonal effort can do, there is bound to be more suffering and
distress among helpless women and children than can possi
bly be relieved.
At the time of the San Francisco earthquake and fire, tin*
Red Cross accomplished magnificent work, not only in re
lieving distress and alleviating suffering caused by that great
disaster, but also in the splendid manner in which it guard
ed the health of the panic stricken people and provided san
itation for the prevention of disease.
It has been suggested that many residents of C°rdova
and the Copper River valley are foreign born; many may
have friends and relatives in tin* warring countries, and
not a few have brothers, sons, fathers or other near relatives
engaged in the warfare. To such the noble purposes of the
Red Cross should especially appeal. But all should be in
terested in the despairing cry to humanity that is being sent
out from tin* desolated countries. Alaskans are particularly
open hearted when it comes to relieving distress that comes
under their observation, and are not particular as to whether
the recipients of their bounty are worthy or otherwise—it
is sufficient that they are-in need. How much more, there
fore, should they heed tiie call of the helpless ones who are in
the midst of misery and destitution through no act of their
own.
Tin* Red Cross Societies is a general name for societies
founded for assisting the sick and wounded in time of war,
but its scope now includes relief of ill kinds of distress and
suffering in great calamities beyond the means of local re
fief. All civilized countries, as the result of an interna
tional conference held at Geneva in 1863, maintain Red Cross
societies, and the organization is recognized by the treaty of
Geneva, adopted in 1864, which was accepted and signed
by a number of nations. Under this treaty all hospitals and
hospital officials, and all engaged in any way in attending the
sick and wounded in war, are treated as neutrals- In Eng
land, Queen Victoria instituted in 1883 the Royal Red Cross
as a reward for women who have exerted themselves in aid
of the sick and wounded in war. In practically all the wars
since 1866 the Red Cross has played a prominent and noble
part.
The American, or National Red Cross, is incorporated by
act of Congress, “for the relief of suffering by war, pesti
lence, famine, floods, fires and other calamities ” The intro
duction and development of the movement in the United States
were due to Miss Clara Barton, the founder of the American
branch.
The work of the American Red Cross in Cuba during tin*
war, as measured by service and contributions, was plie
nominal. The total value of the contributions was $4,000,
000, which was supplemented by personal service of incaleu
lable value. At the conclusion of the war much distress,
sickness, destitution, and even starvation prevailed on the
island, and the Red Cross continued indefatigable in its work.
Contributions of supplies and assistance were received from
France, Fiji gland, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Germany,
Italy, Denmark and Mexico.
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.11 DOING from the large and complete stocks of holiday
goods being displayed by our local merchants you can find any
thing in the way of a Christmas gift that you desire to purchase.
Do your holiday shopping early and gain the advantage of Inn
ing the first selection of the variety of articles offered for sale.
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That was very gratifying news in our press dispatches
that Secretary Daniels imparted to Congress, when he stated
that the severe tests made of Alaska coal proved conclusively
that our fuel is suitable for naval purposes, which should mean
that the vast fields in this section will soon be opened up and
one of Alaska’s greatest resources developed.
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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
DR W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Rainier-Grand Hotel
DR. C. L. HALE
DENTIST
Office In Adams Building
ROBERT E. CAPERS
Attorney at Law
General Civil Practice
Suite 3, Adams Block
CORDOVA, .... ALASKA
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Councellor at Law
Room I
Adamb Block CORDOVA, ALASKA.
J. F. R. APPLEBY
CIVIL ENGINEER
Phone 4. CORDOVA, ALASKA
V. A. SCHMITZ
PRACTICAL OPTICIAN
Office at
CORNER DRUG STORE
If your shoes need Repairing,
bring then to
RUDOLF
The Shoemaker
He does first-class work. Satis
faction guaranteed. Prices Rea
sonable.
Opposite Daily Times
THE MODERN LAUNDRY
Phone 66
FANCY FLANNELS AND
STARCH WORK OUR
SPECIALTY
N. A. CLASEN, Prop.
HOUSEBUILDERS
ATTENTION
We make a specialty of Wall
papering, Kalsomining, Painting,
Tinting and Sign Painting
Compare Our Prices With Corn
Competitors Before
Ordering
W M. WOLF
Hegg Bldg. C Street
If you were at the last
F I R E M E N’ S
New Y'ear’s Dance
You had
A GOOD TIME
There will be another
of the same
THIS YEAR
Buy your Ticket Early
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. —. The Leading Hotel of Alaska
WINDSOR
JhOTEL
: ^C1V CORDOVA, ALASKA
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in. THISTED, Vice-Pres. and Mngr. H. C. ROSS, Treasurer.
GEORGE DOOLEV, Secretary. IliH
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I The Leading Hotel j
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120 Steam Heated f’ooms Single and Ensuite ■ ■ ;
Hot and Cold Water, Electric Lights • • ;
Private Baths, Cafe and Billiard
Room In Connection •’ ;
T CORDOVA ... ... ALASKA j; \
The Leading Hotel of Chitina
OVERLAND HOTEL
CHITINA, ALASKA ' ;
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Large Parlor and Reading Room
Cafe and Billiird Room
H. T. STAFSHOLT, Prop.
THE HOTEL
CHITINA
ENLARGED AND COMPLETELY RENOVATED
SPACIOUS LOBBY —- STEAM HEATED
CAFE AND BAR
The Comfort Home of the Interior
T. W. CLONING HR . . .
Proprietor Chitina, Alsaka ■
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Seward is Placer Camp.
Seward people, while digging cel
lara under their buildings, have run
into pay gravel. Frank Nickerson
round a nugget worth 26 cents, and J.
L. (iraef, the hardware man, struck
20 cents pans. The gold was found
at a depth of 7 to 8 feet below the
surface.
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Fresh Shipment
Augustine & Keyer Candies, special
Holiday assnt&ment, at
O’NEILL & 8LATEK CO.
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Select your Christmas cards now
at E. A. Hegg'a.
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Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co.
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND ALASKA ROUTE
Next sailing from Seattle will be on
V DECEMBER 25th ' '
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat.
Kataila, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet points and Kodiak
Island.
Seattle-San Francisco connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Ports.
Schedule subject to change without Notice
ALASKA TRANSFER CO., Local A^nts
A T A Q V A STEAMSHIP
Bl Lr fi O Ax B COMPANY
Fast and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway. Cordova, Valdez and Seward, via
INSIDE PASSAGE.
Sails from Seattle— Sails from Cordova—
December 16 . ALAMEDA .December 24
December 24.MARIPOSA.January J.
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglas, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez and Latouche. Explos
ives, S. S. Seward. 8. S. Seward, 5th; S. 8. Latouche, 15th; 8. S.
Cordova, 25th of each month.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up-town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not br received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. B. TRACY, T. J. TALLENT,
General Agent Ticket Agent
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Copper River &
■ «'
Northwestern Ry.
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 24, 1914. ‘ ’
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Trains leave Cordova, depot at foot of Second Ave- !!
nue~ * i ::
I Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays ! 1
; Chitina for Kennecott— !:
Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. ■ ■
Kennecott for Chitina— ■ •
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Mondays.
Chitina for Cordova—
Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays ;;
The above schedule subject to change without notice. ;;
Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. ;;
Tickets on sale at Depot or up town office, Alaska '■
Steamship Company building !
Caleb Corser S. R. Hedges
Superintendent Cordova Agent < ■
Travel East
O V E R T H E ?
“MILWAUKEE”
The Newest and Shortest Line to the East
Crossing the Cascade Mountains, the Kittitas Valley, the Colum
bia River, the Bitter Root Mountains and Montana Canyon, trav
ersing a country of surpassing scenic grandeur, historical interest
and wonderful development.
TWO FAST THROUGH TRAINS DAILY
“The Olympian* and “The Columbian**
The NEW ALL-STEEL TRAINS to
BUTTE. MILES CITY. SIOUX CITY.
MINNEAPOLIS. ST. PAUL. MILWAUKEE mid CHICAGO
For further information regarding fares, train service, reservations, etc.,
call on or address
City Ticket Offices, Alaska Steamship Co. or Alaska Coast S. S. Co.
j Cordova, Alaska,
City Ticket Offices, Chicago, Milwaukee Sc St. Paul Railway !
443 Hastings St. West, Vancouver, B C.
- OR
j Second Ave. and Cherry St., Seattle
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Cordova Power
Company
LIGHTS, WATER, PHONES
AND POWER
Office: FIRST STREET.
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