Copper Ore Shipments From Cordova Alone Are Over $1,500,000 Each Month
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VOLUME ONE. NUMBER 1G9. CORDOVA, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 191£. PRICE TEN CENTS.
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GALICIA IS NOW CLEARED OF THE RUSSIAN INVADERS
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
Berlin, June 23.—The war office officially
announced this afternoon that the Austro-German
army under General Mackensen had captured
Lemberg. The battle for the possession of the city
was a severe one, and the casualty lists will in all
probability be enormous. The official announcement
contains nothing but the bare statement that the
city has been taken, and so far no details of the
victory has been made public. The populace in this
city and the principal towns throughout the empire
are joyously celebrating the occasion, and a general
holiday has been declared. Emperor William is still
at the front, and it is presumed that he was with
the first German troops that entered the city. The
fall of Lemberg means that the Austrians have now
recovered practically all of their territory from the
Russians, and that the great Russian offensive
through the Carpathian mountain passes has been
broken beyond possibility of repair.
PETROGRAD, June 23.—The official Russian
statement issued today makes slight mention of the
operations around Lemberg, and nothing is con
tained therein to the effect that the city has been
captured by the Teutons. An important victory for
the Russians is claimed below Nijiff on the Dneister,
where over 3,500 prisoners were taken.
ON BOARD CRUISER COLORADO,
Lower California, June 211.—Photo
graphs were received today by Ad
miral Howard, showing the mutilated
bodies of several American citizens,
who had been killed by the Yaqui
Indians. The atrocities took place at
a ranch in the Yaqui valley, and the
pictures show that the bodies were
horribly maltreated. Further confer
ences were held today by Admiral
Howard with General Levya, the Villa
commander at Guaymas. The photo
graphs were exhibited to the Mexican
leader, and the matter was the subject
of much serious talk between the two
I,evya hurriedly left the ship immedi
ately after the conference. The sailor?
and marines on board are fully pre
pared to disembark at a moment’?
notice.
When the townsite at Anchorage i!
thrown open, plans will be prepared t(
incorporate the town, for the peoph
there prefer to govern theniselvei
rather than to be under the dotninioi
of the Railroad Commission.
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Canteloupe and Watermelon at S
Blum & Co.
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FIVE DEAD-MANY FIRES STARTED-HEAVY LOSS
(By Associated Press)
EL CENTRO, Cal., June 23.—A
severe earthquake visited the Imperial
valley last night, and a cluster of
little cities that dot the valley were
entirely destroyed. Houses were de
molished, resulting in the starting of
bad fires in several of the towns,
which completed the work of destruc
tion commenced by the earthquaKe.
Prom reports so far received, which
are far from complete, but five per
sons are dead as a result of the shock.
Tho property damage will easily reach
one million iloHars.- -..Aioue—uf_the
deaths so far reported occurred on
the American side of the boundary,
the five known deaths being of resl
lents of Mexicali, across the tnterna
ional line from Calexico.
The first shock was the most severe
jccurring at 8 o'clock in the evening,
and it was shortly followed by two
lesser quakes.
The greatest confuson arose every
where in the valley, and although re
lief work has bean under way nearly
all night, not much order has yet
been secured. Ranchers and city
residents, who ate their dinner last
night in their homes, find themselves
today without a roof over their heads
and compelled to sleep outdoors in ttie
open fields. The shock was felt as far
east as Y uma, Arlz. A slight shock
was also felt at San Diego, but the
beautiful buildings of the exposition
there suffered no damage.
EL OENTKO, Cal., June 23.—The
firemen are still fighting the fires in
several towns in the Imperial Valley
which were started by the earthquake
yesterday evening. The biggest fires
are burning In Calexico, Tlrawley,
lloltville and Zeley. Lesser conflagra
tions were started in nearly all the
other towns in the valley, and the fire
fighters have worked incessantly all
night trying to prevent the spread of
the flames. In practically every case
the fires are now under control. At
the time the first shock was felt, the
theaters were filled with pleasure Beek
era, and the crowds became panic
stricken, wild scrambles being made
to get outside before the buildings
collapsed.
Throughout the whole valley, Ihf
number of buildings which have neon
destroyed must be great, but no at
tempt has been made to get fncts am
figures on the property damage, ai
everyone has been busy renderinj
what assistance was necessary to th<
homeless people.
In the Mexican town of Mexicali
the gambling houses were the seem
of much confusion. They were al
doing a good business when the earth
quake happened, and they scurriei
like rabbits from the buildings leavini
their piles of gold on the tables behind
tbevn^ The great Irrigation system
throughout the valley that has been
used to reclaim the land was not
harmed by the quake.
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CALEXICO, Cal., June 23.—Further
earthquake shocks throughout the
stricken Imperial Valley were felt
today. They occurred short’y after
• midnight and several distinct tremors
were experienced. These were fol
lowed at 10 o’clock this morning by a
i second very severe shock. The last
I quake helped to complete the destruc
- tion of such buildings that were only
I partly demolished by the first shock
; yesterday evening.
THOMAS C. PRICE
PASSES BAR
EXAM. 1
VALDKZ, June 23.—Thomas C.
Price, of Cordova, was examined for
admission to the bar by the examining
board, composed of attorneys T. J.
1 ionohoe, John Lyons and O. P. Hub
bard yesterday, and was passed by
the board. The board made a favor
able report to the court, and Mr.
Price was sworn in as a practicing
attorney at 10 o'clock this morning.
Mr. Price is a member of the Com
mon Council of Cordova, and last fall
was the Democratic candidate for Ter
ritorial Senate, being defeated by
Senator Hubbard by a close margin.
He has been a resident of Alaska for
almost a score of years, having for
merly been in business in Juneau,
Douglas and Ketchikan.
He is well known throughout the
territory, being of a genial disposi
tion, making friends easily and hav
ing the happy faculty of keeping them.
He has long been Interested in poli
tics, and has been one of the most
consistent and loyal Democrats In the
whole territory. His friends predict a
successful future for him as a lawyer.
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Mrs. Len Cox came to town on the
train this afternoon from Mile 55, and
will probably return on the next train.
ZEPPELINS RAISE HMOC
BERLIN. Juno 23.—Messages received here
from Christiania in Norway state the steamer Istum
brings reports from England telling of the terrible
damage don** to the Armstrong works at South
Shields, England', by a flotilla of Zeppelins on June
15th. .Besides destroying the works, many bombs
were dropped in the navy yard, and on the arsenal.
Several buildings were set on lire, which burned all
night. Seventeen persons were killed and forty
injured by the bombs. The property damage was
enormous, as the works destroyed were some of the
most valuable to the British government in securing
their supply of war munitions. Nothing had
appeared in the English papers of this assault, but
the report of the master of the Norwegian vessel is
accepted' as authentic.
ITILIINTTOSE HEAVILY
BUT Cl ADVANTAGE
GENEVA, June 23.—The Italians now hold all
the outer defenses of the Austrians around the
Beleaguered city of Malbergeth. The positions were
captured only after a fierce struggle, in which botl
sides suffered heavily. The city is now under born
bardment from the Italian guns, and much damage
is being inflicted. At Caporeto, the Austrians have
succeeded in stopping he Italian advance by rush
ing forward heavy re-inforcements.
DUNKIRK IS BOMBARDED;
14 SHELLS FILL IN CIT1
PARIS, June 23.—The French official com
munique issued this morning contains an account o
another bombardment of Dunkirk by the long rung
guns of the Germans. Last night fourteen of th
huge shells were thrown into the city, rocking th
buildings like earthquakes, and doing considerabl
damage. Although Dunkirk is a fortified town, air
many soldiers and marines are here, nobody bu
civilians were killed by the shells. The big gun
have a firing range of from fourteen to twenty mile
and great holes are excavated in the earth when th
shells land in an open space.
MEXICAN TRAIN
lit
KILLED
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WASHINGTON, D. C.. June 28.— I
Consul Canada, the American repre
sentative at Vera Cruz, lias wired the
state department that a passenger
train running on the railroad between
Mexico City, and Vera Cruz, was fired
upon last Monday. Nineteen are re
ported killed. The railroad has been
cut once more so the refugees from
the capital are prevented from reach
ing safety at the coast cities. The
cutting of the railroad line has seri
ously Interfered with the movement
of troop trains, and will hamper the
operations of the soldiers under Car
ranza and Obregon.
All the funds that have been sent
to Vera Cruz from the United States
to furnish food to the famine stricken
people have been exhausted, and the
need is as great as ever. Another
appeal has been sent broadcast
througliuot America to aid the starv
ing people. At Guerrerro 20,000 men,
women and children are reported to
be in a pitiable condition.
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POSTOFFICE WILL
BE IN NEW TOWN
When the new townslte at Anchor
age is opened, the postofllce will join
the stampede and take up permanent
quarters there. The office was moved
from the Commission building to an
other structure built for postoffice pur
poses last Wednesday. This building
is built on skids so as to permit its
removal to the new townsite. When
taken across the river, an addition will
be built so as to provide larger quart
ers. Boxes, etc., for the accommoda
tion of the public, will be installed.
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A party of Cordova people, now at
Anchorage, gave a surprise party ti
‘ the newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. L. K
McCullough at their new home one
day last Week.
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* Captain George Scott, of the launcl
N Prospector, has secured a new 1!
s horsepower Sterling engino Iron
e Buffalo, N. Y„ and took his boat t
Orca today to install it.
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I PROTEST TO ENGLAND !
OVID GIDMAN BLOCKADE
WASHINGTON, JUNE 23.—A memorandum I
lisa been received* from the British foreign office by
the state department, concerning the effect of the
blockade of German ports on neutral shipping. The
substance of the memorandum lias not been made
public, and it is not known what attitude England
has taken on the protest of the United States. Secre
tary of State Robert Lansing is preparing a new
note of protest, which will set out anew the American
position on the interference by England with her
shipping, and will ask that the United States be not
hindered in the exercise of her rights to send food
staffs into Germany for the civilian population.
FIERCE FIGHT AT ARRAS
. HEAVY LOSS ON DOTH SIDES
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BERLIN, June 23.—Reports received here from
Dutch sources say that the losses of the French in
the recent battles on the western battle front have
been enormous. Despite the conflicting opinions of
the fray emanating from the capitals of the various
belligerent powers, neutral advices are all to the
effect that neither side has gained any advantage
as yet. It is believed that on the outcome of the
present, lighting will depend the fate of France, a*
a defeat will mean that the French forces will be
unable to stem the heavy German drive that will be
directed at them as soon as MaoKensen finishes lib
job in Galicia. The troops will be immediately
rushed to re inforce the Germans in France, and
unless Germany is badly beaten before1 they' arrive1
the fate of France will be seale*d. Both sides are
fighting heroically, and unbelievable eleeds of valoi
are being performed by the opposing tropps. So fai
the French forces seem to be the strongest, and i
any advantage has be>en gained it has been won In
them. The Germans are constantly re-inforcinj
their line near Arras, where the crux of the butt!
is, and when the break comes on either side, it wil
occur here. The losses on both sides are fearful t
contemplate, and undoubtedly history will repor
that the bloodiest battles of the war are those tha
, are now going on north of Arras, and in the sut
i rounding country. Hand to hand fighting is coinmoi
> and some lines of trenches have been captured onl
,to be lost and retaken.
WILSON OFFERS
BRYANS POST
WASHINGTON, D. C. June 23.—
President Wilson offered to Robert
lain sing, the ad interim Secretary of
State, the preinunent appointment to
the place at a White House conference
this morning. The two were closeted
for a long time, and when Lansing
emerged from the White House he
smilingly declared that he could say
nothing on the matter, but that the
reporters would have to see the presi
dent for their information. Later the
president’s secretary, Joseph Tumulty,
told the press representatives that an
official announcement on the subject
would be made by Wilson tonight.
WASIIINGTIN, I). Robert lam
sing accepted the appointment as
Secretary of State to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of William
Jennings Bryan. The appointment
was tendered to him by the president
this morning. Lansing has been act
ing as legal adviser for the Depart
ment of State, and the nppotnlment
everywhere is heralded as an excellent
one.
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The train returned this afternoon
from Chitina with several passengers,
ore from Kennecott, and fish from
the cannery at Mile 55.
Advices received at the office of the
Alaska Steamship Company today say
, that the Edith will arrive at I>atouche
, coming from Nome on July 1. Prom
l^ttouche the Edith will come to Cor
, dova.
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Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Corser are on
' the steamer Alameda which arrives
hero tonight. They are returning from
a visit to relatives in Minnesota, and
’ are accompanied by Miss J. Potter, a
t sister of Mrs. Corser.
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The fifty tourists on the Alameda
will make the trip to the glaciers
/ when the vessel returns from the
westward.
ENGLISH HAVE NEW BILL
LONDON, June 23.—David Lloyd George, tin*
Minister of Munitions in the coalition cabinet has
introduced a bill in the House of Commons which,
will revolutionize the trade situation in (ireat
Britain if it becomes law. The measure provides
that all disputes between masters and men must he
Jecided by arbitration. This is compulsory and the
bill absolutely prohibits all strikes or lockouts. 1 he
government is given the power t<> impose a fine oil
dl shirkers, whether employers or employees. 1 he
profits which the employers can make are limited,
und the workmen themselves are created into a
volunteer army, who must pledge themselves to go
wherever they are needed on receipt of orders from
the government.
POPE BENEDICT UNDER FIDE
ROMM, June 23.—The Italian press today con
tains strong condemnations of the interview attri
buted to l’ope Benedict by Luis Latapie, and pub
lished yesterday in the Parisian paper La Liberte.
In the article published, the Pope is quoted as
voicing a complaint that the privileges of the
Vatican have been seriously curtailed by the Italian
government, as a result of the war with Austria. The
Oorriere D’ltalia, an influential newspaper of this
city says that if the Pontiff does not deny the words
attributed to him, they will be deplorable conse
quences. The practically unanimous comment of the
Italian press is vigorously condemnatory of the
WHEAT STEAMER STRUCK
CARGO MAY BE SAVED
LONDON, June 23.—The British steamer
Tunisnni, with 5,000 toils of wheat from Montreal
was torpedoed by a German submarine today. The
boat was bound for Hull, and her master turned her
nose shorewards as soon as the torpedo struck, and
succeeded in beaching the vessel before she sauk.
File cargo can he salved, but the vessel is probably
permanently disabled.