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The Cordova 'Daily Times
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VOL. 111. MO. 267 <~< >R1)I )VA~ Af.ASKA, SATURDAY, .ll'NE 22, 191H PMCETEN CENTO
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DISASTROUS REAR END COLLISION ON RAILROAD
150 PEOPLE ARE KILLED AND INJURED
IN INC I ANA DUE TO DISREGARD OF SIGNALS
CHICAGO, June 22.—A rear-end collision at Ivauhoe, near
Gary, Ind., last night resulted in tlie killing and injuring of be
tween one hundred and one hundred and fifty persons, mostly
members of the Hagenback-Wallace shows. The wreckage
caught fire, destroying many of the bodies and ending the suf
ferings of many who were penned in the debris.
Seventy-three of the injured are in the Gary ;tnd Ham
mond hospitals.
The shows were traveling in two sections from Michigan
City to Hammond. At Ivanlioe a hot box caused the second
section to stop, and a train of empty Pullman cars crashed into
it. The locomotive plowed its way through four sleeping cars
of the show train and crashed through the circus coaches as
though they were made of wet paper.
It is believed that several families of circus performers
were killed in the wreck- There was heavy loss also among the
hundred ballet girls.
It is believed that the engineer of the Pullman train died
at the throttle* He passed the danger signals unheeded.
WASHINGTON, June 22.—The
treasury department announced yes
terday that a credit of $15,790,000 had
been extended to Greece. This is the
first loan made under the new finan.
cial agreement with Greece, and
brings the total of all credits extended
by the United States to allied nations
to $5,970,340,000.
UNFOUNDED RUMOR OF
ATTEMPT ON KARL’S LIFE
LONDON, June 22.—Reports cur
rent in Amsterdam to the effect thal
an attempt had been made on the life
of Emperor Karl of Austria are un
confirmed.
(BUCKS tRE OEFEITED
St BOLSHEVIK TROOPS
WASHINGTON, June 22.—The state
department has been informed that the
Bolsheviki troops have defeated Gen.
Semenoff’s Cossacks in Siberia. Sem
enoff is retiring into Chinese terri
tory.
OFF FLORIDA
WASHINGTON, June. 22.—The
navy department yesterday announced
the sinking of the American steam
ship Schurz in collision with the
American steamship Florida, off the
Florida coast. One seaman was
killed and the others were rescued.
The Schurz formerly was the Ger
man ship Geier, interned at Honolulu
at the outbreak of the war, and which
her crew attempted to destroy.
AUSTRIANS HELD IN
CHECK BY ITALIANS
The Associated Press summary of the situation on the Ital
ian front, issued last night, says that the barrier from the Asi
ago plateau to the sea remains insuperable to the Austrians.
The enemy operations toward the Venetian plains thus far have
met with almost total failure. Where the enemy has been able
to-press the defenders back, in the mountains ground has been
regained, and the enemy is now being sorely harassed at every
point. The battle is not a stalemate. In the mountains the
Italians, British and French seemingly have the upper hand.
Floods Fight with the Allies
ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS, June 22.—Fresh rains have
turned the Piave into a swirling flood, dealing a serious blow
to the Austrians on the western bank of the river by tearing up
coj u m un i tofrjwteiUfluJtto
shattered divisions.
The satisfaction of the Italians over the situation is
matched only by the anger of the Austrian command.
Italians Claim the Victory
ROME, June 22.—The battle situation remains unchanged.
There were no infantry engagements on Friday, says the offi
cial report.
Premier Orlando told the house of deputies yesterday that
it was permissible to say that the Italians had won the battle.
He said the Austrians were gathering all available men at cer
thin sections of the'mountain front. Only a mere fraction of
the Italian reserves had been used.
Estimated Austrian Losses
PARIS, June 22—The Austrian losses in the Italian offen
sive are in excess of one hundred and twenty thousand men, ac
cording to a Rome dispatch.
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NOTHING SPECIALLY NEW
ON ANY BATTLEFRONTS
PARIS, June 22.—The official statement issued last night
says that there is nothing new to report on any of the battle
fronts.
The Germans were repulsed last night when they at
tempted raids near Bellov, southwest of Montdidier, and in
upper Alsace.
Scotch Troops in Raid
LONDON, June 22.—An official statement says that the
Scottish troops penetrated the German trenches north of the
Scarpe Friday night, inflicting heavy casualties and capturing
prisoners- Several dugouts and machine guns were destroyed.
Still Hammering Submarine Bases
An official statement announces that sixteen tons of bombs
were dropped on Bruges, Ostend, Zeebrugge and other targets
by British aviators, with good results. One hostile machine
was brought down.
Americans Improve Positions
WASHINGTON, June 22.—General Pershing reported to
day that the American forces yesterday improved their posi
tions northwest of Chateau Thierry.
And Here Is the German Version
BERLIN, June 22.—(Official)—The Germans repulsed
American attacks northwest of Chateau Thierry and French at.
tacks southwest of Noyon. The French and Americans suf
fered heavy casualties. Some prisoners were taken.'
BIG APPROPRIATION
QUIP ALLIED ARMY
WASHINGTON, June 22—The senate military committee
has amended the $12,000,000,000 arn^ appropriation by giving
the war department authority to e^ujip in this country the
troops of any other nation engaged Germany.
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and equipping of troops of the South American countries, but
the committee made it general.
Eight Central and South American nations which broke
relations with Germany possess a potential reservoir of 2,750,
000 men, which includes only males between the ages of 20 and
JO years. If military limits of 18 to 45 years be considered, the
number, will be greatly increased. Brazil alone probably could
| raised a million men.
AMERICA’S HEAVIEST LOSSES
ARE RECORDED TODAY
WASHINGTON, June 22.—The steadily-increasing par
ticipation of American troops in the fighting on the western
battle front is indicated in today’s casualty list, which contains
tin* names of 153 men, fifty of whom, including four officers,
were killed in action. This is the heaviest roll yet issued.
The British casualty list last week passed the 30,000 mark.
The comparison shows the limited extent to which the Ameri
cans have yet been able to use their forces.
CONGRESS SHOWS LEANINGS
TOWARD PROHIBITION
WASHINGTON, June 22.—The attitude of the house of
representatives on the question of national prohibition was
sounded by a resolution of Representative Randall of Cali
fornia, a prohibitionist, calling on the President to inform the
house whether any order has been issued by the fuel adminis
tration curtailing the supply of coal to liquor manufacturers.
The resolution was adopted by a vote of 204 to 47.
RAILWAYS SHOW DEFICIT
UNDER FEDERAL CONTROL
CHICAGO, June 22.—Compilations
made hero show that the railways of
the country, after four months of gov
ernment operation, show a deficit of
*250,000,000. ,
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Eat potatoes and save wheat. ■
UHL FHIHlfSIRS
FOR SORDOU TOOK
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SEATTLE, June 22.—The steam
ship Admiral Farragut sailed at 10
j'clock this morning for Southwestern
Alaska. Cordova passengers on board
irs Mrs. J. s. Kline, Charles Sinclair.
IV. C. Bradley, H. G. Conway and
^hing Sing.
900,000 AMERICAN
TROOPS IN FRANCE
WASHINGTON, .June 22.—General Marsh, chief of the
general staff of the United States army, informed the news
paper correspondents today that nine hundred thousand men
had been shipped overseas from America, which showed that
the United States was five months ahead of its program for
the placing of an army in France.
As General March last week announced that more than
eight hundred thousand Americans were then overseas, today’s
announcement of one hundred thousand additional shows the
rate of progress.
General March said that while the general battle situation
looks good now, the present lull on the western front means
that the Germans are preparing another drive. Viewing the
whole situation, including the Italian front, he said the central
powers were again held on all fronts.
RIOTING STILL CONTINUES
IN VIENNA OVER FOOD
LONDON, dune 22.—The Vienna Arbiter Zeitung says a
great strike movement has developed in Vienna, the full extent
if which is yet unknown. The Vienna Council of Workers has
issued a manifesto saying it hopes the government will under
stand how necessary increased food rations are.
Resignation of Austrian Premier Expected
A Zurich dispatch says that Von Seydier, the Austrian pre
mier, has left Vienna for the Austrian field headquarters to
submit the resignation of his cabinet to Emperor Karl.
The Vienna None Freie Presse says that street rioting is in
progress in Vienna. The police and soldiers have taken strict
measures, and have warned parents that they will hold them
responsible for the actions of their children.
Food Situation Serious
AMSTERDAM, dune 22. A Munich dispatch says that
Bavaria is unable to assist Austria in the matter of food sup
plies- Frost has retarded the growth of the potato crop, and
the old stocks must be used sparingly.
IN. C. T. U. MEETS AND
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
The W. C. T. U. met at the home
of Mrs. Mellison Friday afternoon and
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year:
President—Mrs. Minnie Mellison.
Secretary—Mrs. Fannie Phillips.
Treasurer—Mrs. Vera Downing.
The regular meetings have been
disposed of to give a 11a vacation and
more time for war work. Once a
month, on the third Friday, the union
will convene and devote the afternoon
to Red Cross work and to transact
any necessary business.
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The bacon you save may save your
bacon.
The garbage pall is as deadly as
the U.boat. •
High prices are better than a Hun
peace.—Canadian Food Bulletin.
CONVICTED OF VIOLATING
THE EXPLOSIVES STATUTE
SACRAMENTO, June 22.—George F.
Voetter, an alleged I. W. \V., was con
victed in the federal district court yes
terday on a charge of unlawfully hav
ing dynamite in his possession on
December 22 last, ■ when he was ar
rested, five days after the explosion
which damaged the home of Governor
William Stephens.
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A hundred of the wealthiest fami
lies in New York have voluntarily
gone on “war rations” for the remain
der of the war.
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Stocks of food in the populated cen
ters of Russia are small and the agri
cultural outlook for 1918 is unfavor
able, according to information received
by the food administration.