The Cordova Daily Times
__(Member of Associated Press)__
VOL IV. NO. 163.__CORDOVA, ALASKA. MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1919. PRICE TEN CENTS
U. S. TROOPS DRIVE VILLA OUT OF JUAREZ
GERMANS GET TREATY TONIGHT; MUST SIGN UP THIS WEEK
FA1E OF GERMANY HANGS IN
BALANCE-THOSE RESPONSIBLE
FOR WAR SOON TO KNOW FATE
VERSAILLES, June TO (by Associated Press).—The al
lies tonight will give the Germans their reply to the counter
proposal to allow Germany a 200,000 man army for three years.
After the delivery of the revised treaty the Germans will be
given five days in which to sign.
Germany Balks on Allied Indemnity Plan
PARIS, June 16 (by Associated Press).—The German re
ply to the peace treaty rejects the allies’ plan for the payment
of indemnities and demands Germany’s entrance to the league
of nations.
Those Responsible for War to Be Punished
PARIS, June 16 (by Associated Press).—Within a month
the allies are to give Germany a list of the persons they intend
to try for the responsibility of the war.
President Refuses to Give Senate Text of Treaty
WASHINGTON, June 16 (by Associated Press).—Presi
dent Wilson, in replying to the senate’s resolution which re
quested a complete text of the treaty, advised the senate that
he did not consider it in the public interest to transmit the treaty
because it is incomplete and many delicate points are under
negotiation.
BRITISH PLANE
MAKES FLIGHT
ACROSS OCEAN
LONDON, June 16 (by Associated
Press).—Captain John Alcock and
Lieutenant Arthur Brown completed
the first non-stop aeroplane flight
across the Atlantic yesterday morn
ing, landing at Clifden, Ireland, alter
sixteen hours and twelve minutes from
the time they left St. Johns, N. F.
Mucli of the flight was made through
fog and the wireless propeller blew
off soon after leaving New Foundland,
rendering the radio useless.
LONDON, June 16 (by Associated
Press).—King George, Lord North
cliffe and others wired congratulations
to Alcock and Brown, who crossed the
Atlantic in an aeroplane. Hawker
wired that he thought it fine the Brit
ish made the first direct flight without
warship^. Alcock said the fog was so
thick that he did not know whether
he flew upside down or not. Once they
found themselves thirty feet above
water and later rose to thirteen thou
sand feet. Brown was forced to climb
from his seat several times to clear
the ice from the petrol gauge.
LONDON, June 16 (by Associated
Press).—Northcliffe has wired Alcock
stating the aeroplane crossed the At
lantic quicker than the press mes
sages generally travel. He said he
looked forward with a certainty to the
time when the London morning news
papers would be selling in New York
that evening.
WASHINGTON, June 16 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Vicker’s biplane arriv
ed in Ireland from St. Johns and oc
cupied sixteen hours in crossing the
Atlantic.
OREGON GOVERNOR IS
FLYING TO SACRAMENTO
MEDFORD, June 16 (by Associated
Pres).—Governor Olcott, of Oregon, is
flying back to Sacramento with the
army aviators.
EXCURSIONISTS
ARE DROWNED
IN LAUNCH
TUSCALOOSA, Ala., June 16 (by
Associated Press).—Nineteen persons,
mostly children, were drowned and
twelve are missing, as the result of a
gasoline excursion launch overturning
in the Warrior river near here. Over
crowding was the cause of the acci
I dent.
VANCOUVER NEWSPAPER
SUSPENDS SOONER THAN
HAVE NEWS CENSORED
VANCOUVER, June 16 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The Morning Sun has
not appeared for three days because
the publishers refuse to let the print
ers censor the strike matter pub
lished.
WILSON GRATEFUL TO
TWO U. S. SENATORS
SUPPORTING LEAGUE
WASHINGTON, June 16 (by Asso
ciated Press).—President Wilson has
cabled to tell Senators Walsh, of Mon
tana and Robinson, of Arkansas, how
much he appreciated their recent
speeches and how firmly he believed
they had rendered the country a great
service in supporting the league of
nations.
ALASKA MINING STOCKS
NEW YORK, June 16 (by Associated
Press).—Mining stock quotations to
day Were: Alaska Gold, 3%; Alaska
Juneau, 2.
Deputy Marshal easier came over
from Valde* on Subchaser 310, and he
will leave on that boat for Kodiak.
The subchaser will be back in time for
the crew to participate in the Fourth
of July sports.
EVACUATION OF PEIROGRAD
IS PLANNED ACCORDING TO
DISPATCHES FROM MOSCOW
LONDON, June 16 (by Associate! Press).—Moscow re
ports that active preparations are being maele for evacuating
Petrograel.
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Bolsheviki Disorders Rampant in Zurich
PARIS, Jun 16 (by Associated! Press).—Serious Bolshe
viki disorders broke out in Zurich last night.
Lithuania Being Penetrated by Germans
WARSAW, June 16 (by Associated Press).—The Ger
mans continue the penetration of Lithuania and it is said they
have been having fierce engagements with the Bolsheviki. The
German army of occupation is taking over the railways, banks,
newspapers and schools of Riga, LjLban, Kovno and other
places.
GOV. LISTER’S
FUNERAL TAKES
PUCE TODAY
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TACOMA, June 16 (by Associated
Press).—The funeral of the late Gov
ernor Ernest Lister took place at 2:30
o’clock this afternoon. A Washington
company fired the salute, a bugler
blew taps and soldiers have been
placed on guard of the body. The pall
bearers were Julius Zittell, of Spo
kane; W. James Allen, of Olympia,
state highway commissioner; James
Brislaw, of Olympia, state indutsrial
insurance commissioner; Frank Lam
born, of Olympia, state printer; L. H.
Darwin, of Bellingham, state fish com
missioner; Overton G. Ellis, of Ta
coma, former chief justice.
MEDICOS FAVOR
MANUFACTURE
LIGHT BEERS
NEW YORK, June 16 (by Associated
Press).—The American Allied Medical
Association, comprising all the var
ious schools of medicine, have adopted
a resolution that properly brewed
lager beer is absolutely essential In
the treatment of certain cases. The
association favors the manufacture of
beer containing not to exceed two and
three-quarters per cent alcohol. It said
light wines were also beneficial in
certain cases.
COMMITTEE ARRANGES
FOURTH CELEBRATION
At a meeting of the Fourth of July
committees, held at Dr. W. H. Chase's
office yesterday afternoon, plans were
formulated for a proper celebration
of the day. A ball game will be one
of the big features, with a parade in
the morning and athletic events
held throughout the day. The newly
organized band will furnish the music
and every effort will be made to have
as large a parade as possible. There
will be first and Becond prizes offered
as an Inducement to have the children
turn out. There will be two prizes for
girls and boys, under twelve years of
age and also prizes for those from
twelve to sixteen years who appear
in the most original costumes.
BAKER INSISTS
UPON ARMY OF
WASHINGTON, June 16 (by Asso
elated Press).—Secretary Baker, ap
pearing before the senate military
committee, insisted that congress pass
legislation for an army of half a mil
lion men instead of three hundred
thousand men, which he said was in
adequate.
NO MONEY FOR
FLU VICTIMS
OF ALASKA
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WILSON TO TOUR IN
SUPPORT OF LEAGUE
WASHINGTON, June 16 (by Asso
elated Press).—Secretary Tumulty has
completed a tentative Itinerary for
President Wilson’s speaking tour In
support of the league of nations. The
tour starts when Wilson returns.
TRAINING Cllt DOWN
BY THE INTENSE HEAT
TOLEDO, June 16 (by Associated
Press).—The terrific heat causes Wil
lard and Dempsey to slow down their
training. Willard lost tour pounds In
two days and now weighs 248 pounds.
TWO SHIPS FINALLY
REACH NOME ROADSTEAD
NOME, June 16 (by Associated
Press).—The steamers Victoria and
Senator, which have been unable to
land in the roadstead on account of the
Ice, arrived today.
MEXICAN REBELS ROUTED BY
AMERICAN SHRAPNEL ACROSS
BORDER AFTER MUCH FIGHTING
EL PASO, June 16 (by Associated Press).—The Ameri
can troops crossed into Mexico last night to stop Villa’s rebels
from firing more shots into El Paso. The Americans fired
sharpnel upon Villistas encamped in a race track and later
drove the Villiastas from Juarez. The Villistas are reported
fleeing south, closly pursued by colored American cavalrymen.
The Americans entered Juarez after the Viliastas and Car
ranzistas had fought twenty-four hours. It is believed that
two hundred rebels were killed Vilista snipers killed a woman
in El Paso.
Fierce Fighting on Streets of Juarez
JUAI1EZ, June 16 (by Associated Press).—Fighting was
resumed early yesterday morning. The Federals charged the
rebels through the principal businsss street, repulsing them.
Two American soldiers were killed by stray bullets. An un
known woman was killed on the American side. Bullets are
striking down town in El Paso and the American troops are
patrolline: the river.
American Colored Infanrty in Control
JUAREZ, June 16 (by Associated Press).—The ancient
Cindad at Juarez is now controlled by the twenty-four United
States colored infantry, which wears trench helmets and full
field equipment.
Two of Our Boys Killed and Seven Wounded
EL PASO, June 16 (by Associted Press).—The Seventy
fifth cavalry regiment at noon was hotly pursuing Villistas
southwest of Juarez. The Villistas are endeavoring to reach
the mountains in that vicinity. Two American soldiers were
killed and seven wounded in the fighting.
Thirty Villiastas Are Killed by Shrapnel
JUAREZ, June 16 (by Associated Press).—An American
army officer reported that he saw thirty Villa men dead and
believed all had been killed by American shrapnel. The Car
ranza commander asserts Carranzistas would have held the
city without the aid of Americans.
JUAREZ, June 16 (Associated Press).—American troops
are withdrawing from Juarez. The second battalion of the
82nd field artilery reopened artilery fire against Villa rebels
six miles southeast of Juarez. American cavalrymen are
engaging Villistas opposite fsleta, twelve miles east of El
Paso.
Carranzista General Says Did Not Ask For Aid
EL PASO, June 16 (by Associated Press).—The Ameri
can cavalrymen have abandoned the chase and are returning
toward the river near Ysleta. preparatory to recrossing into
the United States. Colonel S. R. H. Tompkins, commanding
the Second cavalry brigade, wirelessed headquarters stating
that he is reasembling columns. A Carranza commander, Gen
eral Gonzales, asks the Associated Press to announce that Car
ranzistas did not request aid from the United States in
handling the situation.
Our Entry Into Mexico Simply a Protection
WASHINGTON, June 16 (by Assotciated Press).—Secre
tary Baker said there can be no misunderstanding between
America and Mexico regarding the movement of American
troops across the border. He said Americans crossed solely
to protect the American side and the distinct understanding
existed betwen the two governments for such action._
MASHINGTON STATE ASKS
PRESIDENT FOR VISIT
SPOKANE, June 16 (by Associated
Press).—C. F. Christensen, Demo
cratic state chairman, telegraphed
Secretary Tumulty asking President
Wilson to Include Washington In his
Itinerary.
PRESIDENT TO START
FOR HOME NEXT WEEK
PARIS, June 14 (by Associated
Press).—President Wilson is to remain
In Paris only three or four days after
tie returns from Bellgium next Friday.
He will embark at a French port then
for the United States.
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