VOL. IV. NO. 104_CORDOVA, ALASKA. TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1919_PRICE TEN CENTS
LEAGUE OF NATIONS COVENANT COMPLETED
BAVARIA DECLARES IN FAVOR OF SOVIET FORM OF GOVERNMENT
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SOVIET REPUBLIC TO BREAK
WITH GERMAN IMPERIALISM
TROOPS SEIZE PUBLIC UTILITIES
MUNICH, April 8 (by Associated Press).—Complete sev
erance from the old German imperialism, which is "still manifest
in the Ebert-Scheidemann government, and resumption of the'
brotherly connection with the Russians and Hungarians, is
announced in the proclamation of the new soviet government
for Bavaria which has been formed here.
News Calmly Received at Nuremburg
NUREMBURG, April %(by Associated Press).—The news
of the proclamation of a soviet republic at Munich was received
calmly here. Enormous crowds of people fill the streets.
Take Charge of Public Utilities
WURZBURG, April 8 (by Associated Press).—The Ba
varian soviet republic has been proclaimed here. The troops
have occupied the banks, telephone, telegraph and newspaper
offices.
Strong Sentiment for Soviet
RATISBOND, Bavaria, April 8 (by Associated Press).—,
The soldiers and workmen’s council here has declared itself for
the soviet republic, with but one dissenting vote.
Everything Is Not Harmonious *
BERLIN, April 8 (by Associated Press).—Dissension al
ready has broken out among the soviet leaders in Bavaria. This
has been intensified by the declaration of a state of siege at
Munich.
SPARTACAN LEADERS HOLD
KEY TO SITUATION IN HAMBURG
Copenhagen, April 8 (by Associated Press)—Berlin
dispatches say a political movement of great importance is
imminent in the region of Hamburg. It is said that Drs. Herz
and Hauffenburg, Spartacan leaders, almost succeeded in mak
ing themselves masters of the situation. They plan to convert
the region between Bremen and Hamburg into a soviet republic.
Government Officials Arrested .
Herr Handsburg, minister of justice in the Ebert govern
ment, Gen. Von Kleist and staff of the Fourth army, and former
deputies Brandes and Filkel have been arrested at Magdeburg
by the soldiers stationed there. The* troops made the arrests
in sympathy with the independent Socialists.
Peasants Threatening Ukraine Capital
BUDAPEST, April 8 (by Associated Press).—It is reported
that peasant forces are menacing Kiev. They are within a few
miles of the city. 1
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MRS. BELL RETURNS WITH
LATEST STYLE CREATIONS
Mrs. Helen Bell returned today from
a two months’ trip to the Easteri
markets, where she personally select
ed one of the largest and finest stocke
for the Cordova Style Shop which hat
ever been brought to Alaska. She
purchased direct from the wholesale
houses in New York and Chicago anc
the goods now being shown here spent
volumes for her taste in selecting the
prettiest and most stylish ready-to
wear clothes for women.
Mrs. Bell has also secured the
agency for the best that is attainable
In her line, including Perrin’s gloves
Lucille* gowns and wraps, Kenyoi
coats ana sport skirts, Benjamli
Stearns hats, Onyx hose, Lil^ o
France corsets, and Devevolce bl-aie
stores. The display of this wonderfu
assortment of high class goods is sure
to prove attractive to the ladies o
this pection, and with every purchase
the customer has the satisfaction a
knowing that she can secure the bes
and most up-to-date article that is De-<
ing worn in the fashion center of the i
world.
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ALASKA MINING STOCKS
1 NEW YORK, April 8.—Alaska Gold,
3%; Alaska Juneau, 2.
MANY ARE UNEMPLOYED
lNiHUNITIONS CENTERS
LONDON, March 4 (by mail).—Un
employment in England is greatest
Where a few months ago industrial
activity wa> most pronounced, in the
1 munitions centers, according to an
1 official of the labor ministry.
Ih Birmingham, where thousands of
1 men, women and girls were employed
1 in the munitions factories during the
t war, unemployment was 362 per 10,000,
■ while in London it was only 188, and
l for the entire country 170.
> Of the unemployment policies held
E throughout the country, 61 per cent
» are in the hands of women, while only
f 10.1 per cent are held by former sol
: diers and sailors.
DEPORTATION
FOR I. W. w:s
NOWJN JAIL
LEAVENWORTH, Kan., April S (bj
Associated Press).—Warrants callinj
for the deportation at the end of theii
sentences were today served upoi
forty members of the I. W. W. serving
sentences in the federal prison here
for various anti-war activities, by th<
immigration authorities.
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SHIPBUILDING
\U N IN
PULLSWINC
WASHINGTON, April 8 (by Asso
dated Press).—American shipbuildinf
has recovered largely from the tempo
rary decline caused by the going int<
effect,of the armistice.
During the year ending March 31
2,056 merchant vessels were built ii
the United States.
OWNER CHAIN
STORES DIES
IN NEW YORK
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NEW YORK, April 8 (by Associatei
Press).—Frank W. Woolworth, thi
millionaire proprietor of a great chaii
of 5, 10 and 15-cent stores, and owne
of the great Woolworth building ii
this city, died here today.
Forty years ago Woolworth startei
a store on a capital of ?50. His profit:
last year reached the total of eigh
million dollars.
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MORE PEOPLE ARRIVE
ON STEAMER ALAMED/
The steamer Alameda arrived a
2:30 o’clock thiB morning and left si>
hours later for the westward. Shi
will go as far as Unalaska P.nd wil
not return to Cordova until April 24
Passengers on the Alameda for hen
were R. C. Goodwin, G. E. Scott, G. A
Parks, J. H. Hamil, W. Heitman, C. A
^Jobart, T. V. Wanley, G. B. Purvis
and wife, Miss Edna Purvis, S. Wlch
Al. Wick, C. H. Wentzel and wife, C
Westholm, N. H. Oen, Ole Berg, R
Carlson, C. A. Landgrew, F. F. Ripley
G. W. Bowman, A. Olsen, B. Kuznich
P. McPherson, E. Pedorsen, Mrs. C. H
Bryan, A. Perry, J. C. Black, P. Rid
derbyelke, Isaac Johnson Sid Eusol
Mrp. Helen Bell, Mrs. Annie Ashton
F. Eckholm, Sid Ensol, J. H. Grassyer
S. B. Keithline, G. Fillmore, W. M
Zachario, D. C. Stone, M. Domingos, A
Carsisch, J. Jacobson, Charles Quin
ton, and twenty steerage passengers
STEAMSHIP * MOVEMENT!
The Admiral Watson left here thii
morning for Valdez and will go t<
the westward as far as Kodiak.
The steamer Alameda arrived ai
2:30 o’clock this morning and is oi
her way to Unalaska. She will returi
to cdfc-dova southbound about April 24
Steamer Northwestern due Frida:
and will return from here to Seattle
I Admiral Farragut leaves Seattle to
morrow and will he the first boa
through to Anchorage.
HUNGARY MAY
ASK FORD TO
HELP THEM
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BUDAPEST, April 8 (by Associated
; Press).—It is reported that the Hun
garian government may Ask Henrj
i Ford, the American manufacturer, tc
come here to help in the organizatior
of Hungarian factories along the lines
: of his automobile plants in the United
State*.
RECORD CROP
WINTER WHEAT
i IS REPORTED
WASHINGTON, April 8 (by Asso
• elated Press).—The department of ag
’ riculture forecasts the largest crop ol
' winter wheat ever grown in the Unitec
States for the present year. The esti
mate Is for a crop of 837,000,000 bush
els. j The estimated value of this croi
is $1^01,626,000.
EDUCATORS TO COMBAT
SPREAD OF BOLSHEVISM
NEW YORK, April 8 (by Associatec
Press).-—The war department is plan
ning to send a mission of ten leadinf
American educators to Europe to com
bat the possible spread of Bolshevism
in the army of occupation, and to usi
i the league of nations as an antidoti
, for it.
; HUN CLOWN PRI E >
, HAS A BRO N HANI
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AMSTERDAM. April 8 (by Associal
ed Press).—The former German crow!
prince is suffering from a broken ham
and wrist as the result of a motoi
cycle accident, according to a Wierlr
L gen dispatch.
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COMMANDER OF PACIFIC
JOINS VICTORY FLEE!
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s NEW YORK, April 8 (by Associate
. Press). — Admiral Caperton, con
mander of the Pacific fleet, arrive
here today on board the cruiser Pitti
, burg, which has joined the vanguar
of the “Victory fleet” which is assen
bling here for a two weeks’ visit froi
April 15 to May 1.
GEN. PERSHING TO BE
GUEST OF KING OF ITAL1
ROME. April 8 (by Associate
Press).—General Pershing has accep
ed an invitation to visit King Victc
Emanuel in May.
1 FISH QUOTATIONS
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' SEATTLE, April 8—Prices for fla
at noon yesterday were as follows
Halibut, 14%c per lb.; pickled sabl
1 fish, $20 per bbl.; pickled herring, $2
per bbl.; sockeye salmon, $26 per bbl.
pink salmon, $20 per bbl.; fall salmoi
$18 per bbl.
At Ketchikan
KETCHIKAN, April 8.—Hallbu
firsts, 10c; seconds, 8c; sableflsh, 3<
red rock, lHc.
SELECTING TRIBUNALS TO TRY
. KAISER AND CROWN PRINCE
FOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR WAR
■ PARIS, April 8 (by Associated Press).—The drafting com
mittee of the league of nations completed its work yesterday.
The revised covenant contains twenty-seven articles. There
will be a full meeting of the league of nations cotftnission to
day.
The council of four met this morning at Premier Lloyd
George’s residence. President Wilson was not present, but it
is expected that the President will attend a meeting to be held
this afternoon at the “White House.”
Rumors as to Completion of Work
Members of the American delegation have declined to ex
plain the many rumors to the effect that the conference
would complete its work shortly. One of the delegates said:
“You know the steamship George Washington has been or
dered to Brest. That is a good subject for speculation.”
President’* “Fantastic Views”
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Le Matin says that President Wilson has “fantastic views”
regarding France’s claims. The Petit Parisien denies that th^re
are differences between the French and American delegates.
' The Echo de Paris believes that Geneva has been chosen as the
sea( of the Society of Nations.
^ Fate of German Imperial Family
The “big four” are considering the responsibility for the
war, including the question of tribunals to try the kaiser and
former crown prince.
The Report That Caused the Rumors
NEW YORK, April 8 (by Associated Press.)—President
Wilson’s steamer, the transport George Washington, will sail
for Brest April 11 instead of on the 14th. The President may
, return on board the George Washington. It is reported that
lie may force an early peace.
Washington Discredits Reports
WASHINGTON, April 82 (by Associated Press).—The
^ White' House has received no information about the situation in
Paris. Officials say that President Wilson will not leave Paris
. prematurely, and that the inquiry about the transport Geoigc
i Washington was merely a precaution to insure the ship’s pres
1 ence when the President is ready to return home.
No Armistice with Hungary
BUDAPEST, April 8 (by Associated Press).—General
Smuts, who was sent here by the Paris conference to arrange
i a new armistice between Hungary and the allies, did not ai
• range the armistice. The British residents will leave for Paris
by way of Vienna Saturday. The government seems to be do
i ing everything possible to assist Americans and other tor
i’ eigners.
1 Meeting Has Been Postponed
i PARIS, April 8 (by Associated Press).—The meeting of
- the league of nations commission to consider the completed
1 covenant, planned for tonight, has been postponed until Thurs
day because of President AYilson’s inability to atteued the
earlier meeting. , \ __
r FROM IRELAND TO
NEWFOUNDLAND BY AH
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r LONDON, April 8 (by Associatet
Press).—A British airplane, piloted b;
the Short brothers, is expected to leavi
Ireland for Newfoundland April 16
weather permitting.
„ PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
OPENS SEASON TODAY
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; SAN FRANCISCO, April 8 (by Assc
l, elated Press).—The Pacific Coas
Baseball League championship seasoi
opens today. Seattle will play at 8ai
t, Francisco, Portland at Los Angeles
; Oakland at Sacramento and Vernon a
Salt Lake.
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TWO BATTLESHIPS DOCK
IN NEW YORK TODAY
NEWPORT NEWS, April 8 (by As
sociated Press).—The battleships Vir
i glnla and Rhode Island have arrived
. here, bringing two thousand officers
and then of the Eighty-fifth division.
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SWAT THE FLY PROGRAM
ADOPTED AT ARMY CAMPS
t WASHINGTON, April 8 (by Asso
i elated Press).—The surgeon general’s
t office has sent notice to all camp aur
, geons to start an energetic campaign
t to exterminate the common house fly
at army camps and stations.