The Cordova Daily Times
Member of The Associated Press
VOL. IV. NO. 46 CORDOVA, ALASKA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1919 PRICE TEN CENTS
INDEMNITIES AND REPARATION FROM HUNS
TROTZKY IS REPORTED CAPTURED BY ESTONIANS
LITHUANIAN TROOPS ARE
ADVANCING TOWARD VILNA
PARIS, .Jan. '_’4 (by Associated Press).—The Lithuanians
have defeated the Bolsheviki near Kos/.edary, between Vilna
and Kovno. The Bolsheviki suffered heavy casualties and lost
(>,500 in prisoners. The Lithuanians are advancing toward
Vilna.
It is reported that the Ksthonians have captured the Bui
sheviki minister of war, Trotzky, after defeating the Bolshe
viki at Narva.
It is reported that Lenine and Trotzky admitted recently
that the Bolsheviki regime was bankrupt, that industry was
disorganized, and workers unpaid, and that there was neither
money nor food.
HUN SOLDIERS
NOT WANTED
IN AMERICA
SACRAMENTO, Cal.. Jan. 24 (by
Associated Press) A resolution me
morializing congress to enact laws pro
hibiting the further entrance into the
United States of any person who
served in the German army during the
war were presented to the California
legislature today.
The resolutions saiil the crucifixion
of Canadian soldiers and other in
human crimes should forever bar Ger
mans from becoming our neighbors.
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BOLSHEVIKI PLANNING
CAPTURE OF GOLD MINES
LONDON, Jan. 24 (by Associated
Press).—Plans for a Bolshevik move
ment on the Band, the rich gold-min
ing region of South Africa, have been
unearthed
So far the natives will have nothing
to do with Bolshevikism.
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JAPAN CLAIMS RECORD
IN STEEL SHIPBUILDING
TOKIO, Jan. 24 (by Associated
Press). — A Japanese shipbuilding
yard at Kobo announces that it has
built a steel steamer, the Daifuku
Maru, of 9,600 tons in 23 days after
tile laying of the keel. The Japanese
compare this with the building of a
5,000-ton ateel steamer in 27 days at
the Camden. N. J. shipyard.
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Jay Clark, formerly employed here
by the Clark-Graham company, recent
ly died in Petersburg from influenza.
SOUTH SEAS
NATIVES DYING
OF INFLUENZA
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SEATTLE. Jan. 24 (by Associated
; Press). A letter from the South seas
I says the natives are dying from in
fluenza so fast that the bodies are
burned In bonfires.
Six vessels of tie* Puget sound hali
but fleet an* held idle at (he southern
islands bv reason of tin* epidemic, and
! it is believed they will be unable to,
I return north in time to go to the fish
| ing banks this season.
OVER SIX MILLION TONS
OF NEW SHIPS BUILT
LONDON, Jan 24 (liy Associated
Press). More than 6,000,000 tons of
shipping was under construction in
the world's shipbuilding yards on Sept.
30, 1018, according to reports received
by Lloyds' Register. The total is
given as 2,144 vessels, with an aggre
gate tonnage of 6,371,388.
SPANISH COMPOSER
DIES OF INFLUENZA
MEXICO (TTY, Jan. 24 (by Asso
ciated Press),—Quinlto Yalverdo, a
Spanish composer well known for his
operas in Spain, Mexico end South
American countries, was one of the
more noted victims of the epidemic of
Spanish Influenza in Mexico, He re
cently came to Mexico from Spain
with an opera company.
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ARCHANGEL, Jan. 24 (by Asso
ciated Press).—It has been decided
to teach the English language In the
Archangel primary schools
BOLSHEVIKI ARE ROUTED BY
AMERICANS AT UST PADENGO
AKClIANtiKL, Jan. l!4 (by Associated Press).—Tlie Bol
slieviki continue to shelj the American positions at list Pa
dengo, thirty miles south of Shenkurst. The Americans art*
returning the tire. The expected Bolsreviki infantry attacks
yesterday failed to materialize.
Peasants say the Bolsheviki suffered five hundrd casual
ties in their infantry attack of January 19. They left many of
their infantry behind, and these were frozen to death. The
American casualties in the fight were less than fifty, all told.
PRESIDENT MAY
HEAD LEAGUE
OF NATIONS
PARIS. .Ian. 24 (by Associated
Press >. President and Mrs. Wilson
will make their first real visit to the
theater since* leaving Washington to
night. going to the* opera to attend the
gala night especially arranged for the*
American President.
The* Wilsons will give* a tea at the
Murat mansion this afternoon for at
tache’s of their household, including
tin* house servants, soldier guards,
members of 111«■ army motor corps and
chauffeurs
Humanity's Benefactor
Tin* general council of tin* depart
ment of the Seim* is to have a medal
struck in honor <d President Wilson
On om* side* will In* a profile of Pivsi
dent Wilson and on the other side
will be an inscription reading. "The
Oepartment of the- Seine to President
Wilson. Benefactor of Humanity."
Suggested to Head League
The Echo de Paris says that Presi
dent Wilson will likely be offered the
presidency of the* commission of the
league of nations. The commission in
all probability will la* a permanent ex
ecutive body for the* conduct of the
proposed league's affairs
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NAVY REMAINS
SUL LOYAL
TO PORTUGAL
LONDON’. Jan 24 0>y Associated
Press). Former King Manual of Por
tugal has left here, and it is reported
that he is en route to Portugal, it is
reported that the monarchist move
ment is making no headway in south
ern Portugal.
Navy Remained Loyal
PARIS. Jan. 24 (by Associated
Press) The Portuguese navy re
mained loyal to the government, ac
cording to dispatches from Madrid,
which say that the army joined the
revolutionists.
Lisbon Garrison Deserts
VIGO. Spain. Jan. 21 (by Associated
Press) The greater part of the Lis
bon garrison has joined the monar
chists.
Monarchy Proclaimed
MADRID, Jaan. 24 (by Associated
Press) Border reports state that a
monarchy has been proclaimed in Lis
bon.
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SOLDIERS CAN STAY IN
ARMY UNTIL EMPLOYED
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (by Asso
ciated Press). To help in the solu
tion of the problem of unemployment
>f discharged soldiers, the war deparr
menf has ordered that no man be
discharged from the army against his
desires until he can obtain employ
ment.
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ALASKA MINING STOCKS
NKW YORK, Jan. 24.—Alasku Gold,
3-Ti; Alaska Juneuu, 2.
NAVAL VESSEL
IS ASSIGNFD
TOALASKA
SEATTLE. Jail. 21 (by Associated
Press). Governor Thomas Riggs. Jr.,
and former Delegate Charles A. Sulzer
of Alaska arrived here yesterday and
will sail north on the Alameda on
Sunday next
Governor Riggs, in an interview,
says that the territory's principal
needs are men and transportation He
says he has increasing numbers of
I calls for information regarding Alaska !
I and expects the territorial legislature.
| which meets in March next, to work
in conjunction with Secretary of the
Interior Latte in reclamation work
Coming Like a Santa Claus
The Times says that Governor Riggs
is returning to Alaska like a veritable
Santa Claus, as he has secured Red
Cross money for combatting the in
tluenza epidemic, and has promises
i of money front the government for
the same purpose; he has a proposal
to domesti ate musk oxen; he has the
| promts? • nn^y department that
a vessel will be assigned for Alaska
patrol duty, and has good news for
thi» resident sof the more isolated
towns and districts in the shape of
more iiheral regulations concerning
tlio preservation of game
Governor Riggs says the order has
been signed assigning a naval vessel
from the Pacific fleet to Alaska '
waters, with hettdi|uarters at Juneau. 1
to assist in case of shipwrecks and 1
to help in law enforcement.
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SISTERS END
LIVES BY JUMP
FROMSTEAMER
MBORPEAUX, France, Jan. 24 (by
Associated Press).—Misses Gladys <
and Dorothy Cromwell, twin sisters of
New York, jumped off the French
steamship La Lorraine when in the
Garonne river, en route for New York.
Both were drowned.
The sisters belonged to the Red
Cross, and were returning home. They
left a letter behind which saiil they
had decided to end it all.
They had spent much time at the
front, and had told friends they were
tired physically and mentally
From Prominent Family
NEW YORK, Jan. 24 (hv Associated
Press l The Cromwell sisters be
longed to a prominent family, and the
suicide has stirred society circles I
deeply. They were the daughters of
the late Frederick Cromwell, former
treasurer and trustee of the Mutual ,
Life Insurance Company.
STEAMSHIP MONGOLIA ;
DUE LAST OF MONTH
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NEW 10HK, Jan. 24 (by Associated 1
Press). The steamship Mongolia is
expected to arrive here January 30
with 100 officers nnd 5,000 men. In- 1
eluding a thousand sick and wounded.
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An excellent change of pictures to- <
night at tho Empress theatre. June i
Caprice in the comedy drama "A
Child of the Wilds" and also a two
reel Keytsone comedy “Thirst." Tbe i
music by Mr. Fairman will be ap
preciated by all. i
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
OF LABOR BY GOVERNMENT
PARIS, Jan. ‘J4 (by Associated Press). The second .ses
sion ol the peace congress will open tomorrow. It lias boon de
cided to admit newspaper men. An international pronounce
ment regarding labor .will be the first business on tin* program.
It is believed that the I nited States will propose full reoogni
tion of the principle of international protection of labor bv
government agencies, thus oilsetting the tondcncv toward class
control ot governments. The British view agrees with the
American, it is believed.
As to Reparation and Indemnities
I In* Daily Mail says that President Wilson lia> agreed
*'■ tin* principle that (iermany must pay indemnities in addition
to the till! cost ot reparation. British representatives state that
they will bring up a discussion o I’the questions of abolition of
conscription and general disarmament.
Panama Canal to Be Discussed
Pord Bober! ('ceil, the British exponent of tin* league of
nations proposal, says the question of whether the Panama
canal will he internationalized will depend eutirelv upon tin*
attitude of the I'nited States delegates
All sovereign states should have equal rights iu the pro
posed league of nations, regardless of whether tbev are hellig
erenK or neuthnK according th fliP-T*.T>eTnr Bnrd Robert Cecil.
To Decide on Forces to Be Maintained
Tin* supreme council of the peace congress has decided to
appoint a committee to investigate the strength of the forces
that should be maintained In the allies on the western front'
during tin* armistice period. Marshal Foeli. (icneral Bliss,
Deneral Diaz. British War Minister Churchill and the French'
minister of reconstruction, Boucher, have been apiioiited on
the committee.
Russians Refuse to Attend Conference
PCXP<B\, Jan. H4 (by Associated Press). The Telegraph
toda\ sa> s that it understands that the Russian go\'ernments
of Omsk. Archangel, the Crimea and Yakuterinodar have ah
solutely refused to send representatives to a conference such
as that proposed hy the allies.
The newspapers are not unanimously favoring the plan
[or a conference between the allied commission and represent;!
lives of the various Russian governments.
RUSSIA FEARS
WORST FROM 1
BOLSHEVISM
LONDON. Jan. M (bv A. seriated j
). Russia, (bat is soviet Russia,
vi 11 revert to absolute barbarism
vltkin three years if assistance is not
iffered from the outside." says a Brit- I
sh officer who recently escaped from,
tnssia. To the correspondent of the j
'.ssociatcd I'ress he added:
"Men and women of the butter
■lases who have lived through the
irst year of Bolshevism are donning
easant garb In self-defense and drop :
dug into the dull, monotonous village i
ife. There's nothing else for them j
o do. Russia will soon be as priml- ■
ive as the Congo If allowed to drift
Jong under Bolshevik! control. It Is
lopeless to expect leadership in Kus
da. which will save the country from i
•eversion to mediaevalism. The Bol
iheviki leaders are not strong. Op
josition leaders are so weak that Len
ne and his associates seem strong by
omparison They are merely better
irganized than any other group.
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The Eagles are making great prep
irations for their Saturday night ball
vhleh promises to be largely at
ended.
TAKE NO ACTION
TO AID GOLD
PRODUCTION
WASHINGTON. Jail. 24 Ihy Asa.,
dated Press) The eominissi.m ap
pointed to investigate the entire ques
tion of gold production has rendered
its report to the secretary of the in
terior.
The report states that special gov
eminent or international action Is not
necessary to stimulate tin- production
of gold now that peace is in sight
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THIRTY STATES REPORT
ACTION ON PROHIBITION
WASHINGTON. Jan. 24 (hy Assn
dated Press). Thirty states have no
tilled the state department formally
that they have ratified the prohibition
amendment to the federal eonstitu
tion. California was included in the
list, although an attempt was made
to prevent the California govern.u
from officially notifying the state de
partment.
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The Presbyterian Sunday school
"'ll resume its meetings on i unday
afternoon next.