Copper Ore Shipments From Cordova Alone Are Over $1,500,000 Each Month
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VOLUME ONE. NUMBER 172. CORDOVA, ALASKA, SATURDAY, JUNE 2G, 1915. ?RICE TEN CENTS.
ASX KAISER TO STOP WAR
SOCIALISTS contindne to make demands for peace
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GEORGIA PEOPLE
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ATLANTA, June 26.—A regiment of
slate militia arrived here today, and
is doing patrol duty upon the princi
pal thoroughfares of this city. The
soldiers on guard at the residence of
Governor Slaton, have arrested 29
men, who were trying to effect an en
trance into the grounds.
Extreme vigilance is being main
tained to protect the life and property
of the governor.
ATLANTA. Ga., June 26.—The agi
tation over the action of Governor
Slaton in commuting the sentence of
Leo Frank to life imprisonment, is
again assuming serious proportions
coincident with the retirement of
Slaton from the gubernatorial chair.
The authorities of this city have taken
the precaution to order closed all the
near beer saloons. The state Is pro
hibition, but there are many places
selling liquor which do not contain the
forbidden percentage of alcohol, and
as there are immense crowds here to
attend the inauguration of Governor
Harris, it is feared that trouble will
result.
H'aton's term expired at noon today.
He is at his home in Forest, and the
hom-o is closely guardeq ny a detach
ment from the state milttia. In this
city, a large force of extra policemen
have been sworn in, and they are on
the alert prepared to crush any dis
turbance before it assumes serious
proportions. The unanimous com
ment. of the press of the state in the
Prank case is condemnatory of the
governor, and all shades of political
belief are united in the latter. The
feeling against Frank and his saviour
is running high, and if Slaton appears
at the inaugural of his successor an
outbreak is almost certain to occur.
ATLANTA, June 26.—When Ex-Oov
ernor Slaton appeared at the inaugur
ation today of his successor in office
Governor Harris, a hostile murmut
swept through the huge crowd that
was present. The demonstration wai
Immediately silenced by the soldiert
who were present, and the inaugura
tlon proceeded without any furthei
trouble. The militiamen accompanied
the ex-governor from his estate ai
Forest, and brought with them the 2!
prisoners, who had been arrested it
an attempt to enter the ground!
around Slaton’s home. Seven pistoli
and three clubs were taken from th<
arrested men, after an exchange o
shots between the soldiers and thi
marauders, in which no one was hurt
BUSINESS HURT
, BADLY BY
- STRIKE
CHICAGO, June 26—Business i
many parts of the country is bound t
suffer as a result of the big strike (
the carpenters in this city. In Ch
cago, and vicinity the shut down i
allied lines of trade will be practical!
complete within the next week, wit
a constantly growing number of ut
employed for every day the strik
lasts. There are no signs of a settl
ment between the contending parth
as yet, and the officials of the unic
Bay that they are prepared for a lor
contest. The union men throughoi
the country are supporting the CL
cago strikers, and are assessing the
members weekly sums, to pay benefl
to the men out of work, In this cii
the number of men now out is est
mated at from 150,0f/0 to 200,000.
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
BERLIN, June 26.—The managing committee of
the Social Democratic party, today published a full
page article on the first page of the Vorwaerts, the
organ of the party, taking a definite stand in favor
of Germany suing for peace at once. The article is
in the nature of an appeal to the government, asking
the Kaiser to take steps to end the war, on behalf of
the people of the empire, the majority of whom are
not in favor of any more bloodshed.
The appeal enters a strong protest against the
annexation of any conquered territory, and asserts
the rights of foreign bom people to govern them
selves without interference from an invfader. The
stronger nations should not oppress the weaker. The
article closes in the following words: “In the name
of humanity and culture, we demand’ that the
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flerman government make known its readiness to
enter peace negotiations with the enemy. We expect
our socialist comrades in all the other belligerent
countries to exert what influence they can on their
respective governments, to bring some sanity into
their minds over this present madness of war.” The
articles lots created a sensation, and the attitude o!
the government in the premises has not yet been
disclosed.
AMERICANS ASK RELIEF
AGAINST INTERFERENCE
BY BRITISH ADMIRALTY
WASHINGTON, I). C., June 26.—Represen
tatives of over 1,001) American importers today
presented to Secretary of State Lansing, a petition
praying the United States to take some action so as
to enable the American concerns affected by the
British blockade of German ports, to bring from
Germany the dyestuffs, potash and other goods
owned by Americans. The petition recites that the
British admiralty is unwarrantably interfering with
the rights of American business men to have a
delivery made to them of their goods, and calls upon
the government to demand that the rights of the
American importers be protected and preserved.
Lansing has taken the petition under consideration,
and' it is generally believed that he will act favor
ably upon it, at least to the extent of making a
formal complaint to Great Britain, apart from the
note on the blockade that is now under consideration.
BATTLE ALDNG DNIESTER
FAVORABLE TO RUSSIA
PETROGRAl), June 26.—The Russian official
statement issued this morning asserts that their
armies are continuing to successfully hold their lines
along the Dniester. The battle has been raging now
for six days without cessation. The Austro-German
forces have been defeated at Kozara and Rudzany,
northwest of Kalicz.
HEAVY GANNON SENT TO
WARSAW FROM ESSEN
AMSTERDAM, June 26.—The Germans are
continuing sending heavy re-enforcements of men
and guns to the Trzura front west of Warsaw. Yes
terday several trainloads of big guns left Eessen
bound for the Eastern battle line in Poland. Every
1 thing indicates that the Germans are preparing to
' assume the offensive on a large scale in an effort to
' take the E’olish capital. _
RETURNING SERBS HELD
BE FEDERAL OFFICIALS
POLICE CALLED TO HELP
CHICAGO, Juno 26.—1Twenty-throe Serbian
reservists, who are alleged to lx* American citizens,
were arrested today, by the feredal authorities,
pending an investigation into the fact of their having
violated the United States Neutrality laws. The
reservists were seized when about to leave with 400
others for Canada, and when the arrests were being
made, they thought they were being attacked by the
Germans and pandemonium broke loose. They
began shrieking at the tops of their voices, and
violently resisted the officers. A hurry call was sent
in, and a wagon full of Chicago police reserves was
sent to the assistance of the federal officials, and the
men finally landed in jail.
RUSSIAN WAR MINISTER
FORCED TO OBIT OFFICE
LONDON, June 26.—A Reuter dispatch received
from Petrograd today says that General Koukhom
linoff, the Russian minister of war has resigned,
because of criticism over the recent reverses to the
Muscovite arms. It is understood at the Russian
capital that General Polovanotf, formerly assistant
minister of war will succeed' Soukhomlinoff.
BRITISH AIRMEN OESTROE
GERMAN SUPPLE STATION
LONDON, June 26.—British aviators made a
daring raid over Rouliers, in Belgium yesterday, and
dropped many bombs on the city, which is an impor
taut transfer point for the German distributing
system of supplies and ammunition. One of the
bombs struck and destroyed the German ammuni
tion depot, outside the city, killing 50 German sol
diers who were loading an ammunition train for the
front. All the airmen returned' in safety to their
own lines.
LONDON PUBLIC GUESSES
OVER NEXT GERMAN MOVE
CALAIS, PARIS OB WARSAW
LONDON, June 2(5.—The British public is
expectantly awaiting the next move of the German
military staff. The military writers in the papers
vary in their opinions. The next objective of the
German offensive is predicted as being either against
Calais, Warsaw or Paris. Considerable activity
among tin1 German troops in tin* region of tin*
Argonne forest indicates that the Teutons may he
planning another drive towards tin* French capital.
Others say that the closing of the frontier between
Belgium and Germany to all traffic except military
trains shows that tin* Germans intends to force their
way through the British lines to Calais, so as to
prepare for an attack on England itself.
Most of the writers, however, say that judging
from the movements of troops and big guns into
Russian Poland, tin* next attempt of the Germans
will he to capture Warsaw, and that they will simply
maintain a defensive campaign in the west, until
Warsaw has been taken.
TWO JAPANESE UFFICEBS
SUICIDE OVER LEMBERG
TOKIO, June 2G.—Two Japanese officers, Major
Nakajima and Captain Haskimo, who have been
fighting with the Russians, and aiding in the defense*
of Lemberg, committed liari kari, when the city was
abandoned to the Austrians and Germans. Both had
fought valiantly to keep the town from being
recaptured, and on the evacuation by the Russians
followed tin* ancient custom of the Samurai, and
killed themselves.
DUTCH STEAMER SUNK
HIT FLOATING MINE
STOCKHOLM, June 2(5.—The Dutch staemei
Ceres was struck by a floating mine near Bothnia,
Germany today, and destroyed. The crew were
saved. __
; COPPER SHIER
OUTPUT
TACOMA, June 26.—Following a
r» conference yesterday between the
□ directors of the American Smelting &
,f Refining Company, and the directors
[- of the Tacoma Smelting & Refining
a Company, It was announced that the
y copper refinery at the Tacoma plant
h would have Its present capacity
i- doubled. This will mean that the
e Tacoma smelter will soon be turning
out five mlll\>n pounds of refined cop
s per ench mon'h. This action Is made
n necessary because of the increased
g demand for copper, which In turn has
it greatly accelerated the production of
1- the mines, and the smelter In this city
[r would soon be unable to handle the
s full quantity of copper ore, it is now
y receiving unleBs this action was
1- taken. The smelter will largely In
crease Its force of employees.
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WASHINGTON, D. C.. June 25.—To
supply timber for tho construction of
the new government railroad in
Alaska, President Wilson has slgued
an order creating a timber reserve
along the proposed line of the road.
The reserve will follow the route, and
will be 200 miles long and 5 to 10
miles wide. One purpose of the order
is to forestall any speculators from
getting in and tying up the available
timber for the purpose of extorting
high prices. All settlers along the
line of the railroad, and within the
limits of the reserve, will be allowed
to use what timber is on their land
for themselves.
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A train from Chitiua arrived this
afternoon about 3 o'clock
CHANGES DATES
FDR 4TH OF JULY
Tlie commttee In charge of the
celebration of the Fourth of July
have changed the dates of the affair.
As flrBt announced It was Intended to
hold the events on the 3rd and 4th,
but an Investigation showed that the
railroad grants Its employees a day
off on the next day, when a holiday
falls on Sunday, as the Fourth does
this year. Consequently It has been
decided to hold the celebration on the
4th and 5th.
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The next train leaving Cordova for
Chltina, and polntB between here anil
Kennecott, will go out Tuesday
morning.
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All the Real News In the Times.
REDCLIFFE, Alberta, June 26—A
tornado swept through this section of
Canada last night leaving death and
devastation in its wake. The extent
of the damage has not yet been fully
estimated, but It is known that 12
people are injured, some seriously.
Property damage to the extent of half
a million was suffered by the farmers
In this vicinity, and a large number of
farm buildings were demolished ns
well as considerable live stock killed.
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Just received a new shipment of
8TYLEPLUS Clothes at S. BLUM &
Co.
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The steamer Evans should return
from the westward sometime tomor
row night or Monday morning.
well mm
LONDON, June 2t>.—Alexander Ken
nedy. the editor of the London Dali:
Mirror, died here today. Kennedy wa
51 years old, and was a world figur<
in his profession of journalism. H
went north with Lieutenant Peary, 01
the latter's first expedition to th
North Pole, and his articles on th
trip, which were printed in the Ne\
York Herald, did much to awaken th
Interest of the American public in th
subject of polar exploration. Durin
the Spanish war, he was on one c
the battleships of the American flee
as the representative of the Nc'
York World, and his story of the battl
of Santiago is one of the best wor
pictures of war ever written.
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Head the Times, Daily and weeklj
CARRANZA LOSE!
I AT
WASHINGTON. I). June 2G.
Although It Is reported here that tt
Carranza troops untler General Go
zales have taken Mexico City, advict
Just received from there hy the Slat
Department make no mention of su<
an occurrence. The latest informatic
is to the effect that both sides are e
gaged in an artillery duel. Carranz
from his headquarters at Vera Crq
has made an official pronunciament
to the effect that his soldiers will pr
tect all non-combatants in the capitt
WASHINGTON. 1). C„ June 26.
The dearth of official news concernii
the situation at Mexico City, wi
broken this afternoon by the recei)
of advices by the state department •
the effect that the Zapata forecs hat
inflicted a crushing defeat upon tl
Carranza troops under General Go
zales. The Carranzistas are in fu
retreat along the line of the railrot
towards Vera Cruz. The line was ci
two days ago, hut Carranza nj
ordered all available rolling stock I
be dispatched as far out the line t
possible to aid the retreating arm
The situation of Gonzales and h
army is desperate and Carranza
making every effort to save the rer
nant of his forces.
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CITY DOCK
A peculiar accident happened at tt
City Dock this morning which result*
in considerable damage to the doc
as well as serious injury to the auxi
iary halibut schooner Tyee. The Ty«
had been fishing, and sprung a* lea
due to striking a rock. The ship wt
brought into Cordova for the purpoi
of examining and repairing the hu
The Tyee was warped into the Cil
Dock, and when the tide went ou
the crew got on the starboard side
her in the mud and located the ho!
which was not a big one. Hardly h«
they done so when the schoom
lurched over, and went crashing int
the dock. The accident happened i
about 4:30 this morning.
The steel cables of the forema
rigging cut right through the planl
of the dock, and it was necessary 1
cut them loose this morning so thi
she could right herself when the tit
came in. The planks of the do*
near the after mast were horisont
with the vessel with the result thi
the cables could not cut into the woo
and the weight of the ship was throw
on the mast, which crac-^d about ha
way up.
When the TV-h* went over the ke
r of the boat was bent, and part of tt
1 railing smashed. Some of the plant
> on the port side were also injure
' The Tyee is a large vessel, about It
1 feet long In command of Captain Jt
j Daniels and is owned by Daniels at
s four or five others in Poulsbo, Was
1 The Tyee will not be floated today, t
? the highest tide will come tonight, at
» she will probably get ofT the mud ;
; that time. The hole in the hull hi
f been repaired by means of an ir*
. plate.
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> The Tyee was the center of intere
1 around town today, and nearly ever
body took a walk to the City Dock
Inspect the vessel, and issue learnt
■ opinions on the accident.