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\«>l.l mi: I >M - NUMBER thirty FOUR._ CORDOVA, ALASKA, THURSDAY, JANILARY 14,1915 PRICB TW CENI1B
ROME, Jan. 14—Fifty thousand lives was the
toll taken by the terrific earthquake which yesterday
shook Italy from one end to the other, while the prop
erty damage will run into the millions Whole vil
lages were wiped out, in some cases not one stone
being left upon another to mark the site where be
fore were the homes and business places of the resi
dents.
The great seismic disturbance extended from be
low Naples in the south to Ferra in the north, a dis
tance of more than three hundred miles, and entirely
across the peninsula. The most disastrous effects
of the quake were in the country east and southeast
of this city. Avezzano, a city of twelve thousand
population, about fifty miles east of this ctiy, was
totally destroyed, together with several surrounding
villages. The dead and injured in this vicinity arc
reported to be fully fifteen thousand, comparatively
few of the people of Avezzano having escaped.
Heartrendering scenes were enacted throughout
the stricken city following the disaster. The sur
vivors dug frantically among the ruins of their
homes, often stained with the blood of thier loved
ones, in the vain hope that by some miracle the en
tombed might have escaped death, and in many in
stances fell insensible when at last the bodies of their
families were uncovered.
In Naples the shock was severely felt, but com
paratively slight damage to buildings is reported,
and no loss of life, although a few persons were
slightly injured.
In this city no one was killed, but the damage to
property was quite extensive. Among the build
ings injured were some of the most famous historical
structures in the city. In the near surrounding
towns, the damage was far greater than in the city
itself- Many dwellings were wrecked and the loss of
life will reach several hundred.
The government immediately took charge of the
work of relieving the stricken districts. Relief
trains are being sent out in all directions, with doc
tors, nurses and food supplies, with orders given to
spare no efforts or expense to relieve the suffering.
Geologists state that Mount Vesuvius was the
organ cf the quake, although that volcano is in a
state of quiescence at present.
ROME, Jan. 14—The earthquake horror is in
creasing hourly as the returns c5me in from stricken
districts, and the number of killed seems rather to
have been under than overestimated. Thousands
have been rendered homeless, and are without food
and clothing, owing to the destruction of their homes
and business houses.
In this city, while there was no loss of life, the
damage done by the tremor is greater than at first
supposed- Priceless statutes, century old buildings
and structures that draw visitors from all over the
world, have been destroyed or badly damaged by the
quake.
The whole central portion of Italy was affected
by the disturbance, and aside from the great loss of
life, the property damage will run into the millions,
and must entail great hardship and suffering upon
thousands of persons who have lost their homes
throughout that section.
King Victor is personally superintending tliei
work of relief. This afternoon he departed in his
automobile for Avezzano, which city appears to have ;
suffered greater loss of life and property than at any
other point, for the purpose of stimulating tne relief
work among the stricken people. Government offi
cials used every argument in their power to prevent
the king from leaving Rome, laying particular stress
upon the critical international situation as a reason
for his remaining here, but the king insisted that his
bereft people came before all else, and he insisted in
going to their relief.
Soldiers have been rushed to the stricken dis
tricts, equipped with tents, food and cooking facili
ties, and have been directed to at once establish tent
colonies and feed the homeless thousands.
ROME, Jan. 14—Several severe earthquake
shocks have occurred today, following the terrific
quake of yesterday. While not as severe as the
tremoi of yesterday, today’s shocks have been suffi
cient to cause many structures, shaken by yester
day’s shock, to collapse, and has increased the alarm
of the people to the extent that is proving a serious
handicap to the work of rescue.
ROME, Jan. 14—Late news from Avezzana re
veals the real horror of the situation. Late reports
show how complete was the destruction of that city.
1 he mayor and all the members of the city council
<u e ■ ictims of the disaster, having been crushed to
death in the collapse of the town hall. Out of the
one hundred soldiers forming the garrison of the
town, only five escaped with their lives. Nine police
men formed the city patrol, and of these eight were
victims of the shock.
The f ew survivors of the once thriving town are
gathered in the public square, dazed from the shock,
and aie uterly unable to aid in assisting the in
jured.
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TERRIFIC FIGHTING OCCURS
INFRflNGE RESULTINGIN
GERMAN ADVANCE
LONDON, Jan. 14—Reports from Paris state
that struggle for spur 1J2, northeast of Soissons is
still undecided, and that terrific fighting still contin
ues. The Germans, by heavy counter attacks appear
to have gained a better position eastward of the spur.
The Germans seem determined' to recapture the hill
on the west, taken by the French, and which thev still
hold notwithstanding the terrific attacks directed
against it. General von Kluek is personally direct
ing the German movements.
Severe fighting is also reported from further
east, near the town of Porthes, which was captured
by the French several days ago.
PETBOGRAD ADMITS GERMANS
DIRECTION OF WARSAW
PETROGRAD, Jan. 14—Following a furious
artillery action, the German forces in the district
northeast of Bolimow, charged tin* Russians am
compelled them to retreat, as a result of which actioi
the Germans an* now occupying positions Severn
miles beyond those from which they were driven at
the point of the bayonet recently.
CAPTUREDMANYTRENCRES
LONDON, Jan. 14—The German war office re
port issued today states that the German troops
charging through the heavy mud, captured tin
heighth, taking trench after trench and capturing
eleven hundred prisoners.
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 14—A report from Ant
uerp states that several British aviators made a raid
on the German positions at Antwerp and dropped
a number of bombs. The report does not state what
damage, it any, was done by tin* bombs.
HEAVY EWING REPORTED IN
CAUCflSUHIMS ARE
ERRING HEAVILY
LONDON, Jan. 14—A report from Petrograd
states that the Russians are again engaged in heavy
lighting with lurks in the Caucasus region, where
they administered such an overwhelming defeat to
the latter a few days ago- Strongly reinforced, and
i e-oiganized, the Turks have made a stand, and are
making a desperate resistance to the- Russian attacks.
| The Russian commandt r advises the war otlice that
j the Turks are suffering terrible losses and cannot
maintain their positions for any length of time, but
wdl be compelled to fall back before the onslaughts
of the Russian troops.
LONDON, Jan. 14 Petrograd states that the
campaign in Galicia and in Bukowina is at present,
at a standstill. Owing to the severe cold' and stormy
weather, the campaign in this section, which Pu i i
is directing against Austria, exhibits little activity,
neither side being able to maneuver to any advant
age.
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LONDON, Jan. 14—Within a little more than
two hour's ride ot Paris Kmperor William is per
sonally directing the atteks upon the FrencTi line
These attacks have been of the most violent char
acter, regiment after regiment having been hurled
against the positions occupied by the French with
an utter disregard' to the lives of the men. Undei
the eye ol their ruler tin1 Germans have fought des
perately, and yesterday gained an important victory
near Soissons. Both tin- French and Geiman wai
office state that the Germans have made important
gains.
BKHL1N, Jan 14—The lighting in Poland hat
resulted in distinct gains for the Germans, according
to a report issued today. A German attack upon tin
Russian center has resulted in the falling back ol
the latter with a resulting advance of the Germain
ol several miles in the direction of Warsaw.
PARIS, Jan. 14- The weather along the fighting
line is terrific, and the men in the trenches are s.if
tei ing intensely from the cold and storms. Notwith
standing this fact there has been considerable fight
ing, particularly in the vicinity of Soissons, where
the Germans are making fierce attacks upon the
French positions.
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CHICAGO, Jun. 14 On the Board of
Trade this afternoon rye sold up to
$1.17 per bushel, following the raise
in other grains. This is the highest
price at which rye lias been sold on the
exchange since the Civil war.
MOTHER L .
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The Mother Bode Copper Minos
Company, of Kennecott, is shipping a
considerable quantity of high grade
ore to the Tacoma smelter.
The mine is situated some distance
from the railroad, and since snow has
fallen in sufficient quantities to make
sledding the company has had several
teams hauling ore to McCarthy, where
it is loaded on the train.
At the present time there are
three cars of ore here which will go
out on the Mariposa, together with
two cars which are expected to ar
rive here on the train tomorrow af
ternoon.
The company is reported lo have a
large amount of this ore out and
sacked, and will continue shipping as
long as the trail is in good condition
for hauling.
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CART. WARNER AIDS
SLV DAN CUPID
Sly Dan Cupid, was the busy little
entity aboard the Alameda on the
south hound trip from Cordova and be
fore Alaska’s capital was reached the
ship's commander was appealed to as
first aid to the afflicted. Capt. Fred
S. Warner performed the marriage
ceremony uniting D. Forester and Miss
Raymond of Cordova, shortly before
the vessel entered the harbor of ,7„
neau last night. It was a very inter
esting affair and the whole ship's
company is still talking of the admir
able manner in which Captain Warner
discharged the high duty. The happy
couple debarked at Juneau and are
guests of the Alaskan hotel.—Empire.
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WILL DANCE AT WINDSOR
ON SATURDAY NIGHT
On Saturday evening a number of
young folks will indulge in one of
their very enjoyable mid-winter dances
at the Windsor hotel, and the event
is being looked forward to with much
pleasure by terpsiehorean devotees.
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Train Out This Morning.
The regular local train for Chitina
went out this morning at 8 o'clock with
a number of passengers and a con
siderable quantity of freight for in
terior points.
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KATHLYN Tomorrow night at the
Empress Theatre.
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COLUBIA, S. C., Jan. 14—Governor
lflease, whose term of office expires
next Tuesday, the ninetenth, today
tendered hts resignation to the secre
tary of state. The resignation was
forwarded to the state senate, and was
immediately accepted. Lieutenant
Governor Smith will fill the office for
the remainder of the term.
Governor Blease had learned of a
meeting of some of the members of the
legislature, at wdiich was diRcursed
a proposal to institute Impeachment
proceedings against him. but which
was abandoned. Because of this the
governor sent in his resignation. Tho
message of resignation was very
brief, containing only ten words.
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Cordova Aerie No. 182fi, Fraternal
Order of Ragles, installed officers last
evening for the ensuing year. The
newly installed officers were N. .1.
Black. Worthy resident; E. F. Medley,
Worthy Vice-President; Jack E. Way,
Chaplain; George Dooley, Secretary;
Rd. Lindberg, Outer Guard; Griff Ellis,
Inner Guard; G. R. Higginson, Trustee,
three year term; Dr. W. II.. Chase
Physician. Peter Shearman, the
treasurer-elect, was absent. Past
Worthy President C. P. Mickelson, was
installing officer.
Following the installation cere
monies addresses were made by the
newly installed officers.
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OB. HALE SMS GOOD
' tATORfl FOR CORDOVA
Dr. C. L. Hale, a Cordova dentist, is
spending a month at the Frye, doing
nothing, with a consistency worthy of
special comment says the Seattle Post
Intelligencer. He is going to stay
In Seattle until January 16, and will
then return to Cordova to resume the
onerous duties of his profession. In
the mennwhtle he doesn’t mind sitting
down in a leather upholstered chair
in a hotel lobby, and letting you know
that the government ought to give the
Bering river field a decent chance
and open the district to prospectors, a
move which would enchance the pros
uerity of the town of his choice to no
inconsiderable degree. Cordova is
principally occupied in shipping cop
per, and he feels coal should be added
J *o the 11 st of products which go
through the port.
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Mariposa Dus Saturday.
The steamer Mariposa sailed for the
westward at 9 o’clock last night and is
expected to return here early Satur
day morning.
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KATHLYN Tomorrow nigh* at the
Empress Theatre.