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The Cordova Daily Times
_(Member of Associated Press) _ __
VOlTiyT NO. 170. CORDOVA, ALASKA. TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1919. PRICE TEN CENTS
GERMANS WILL SIGN MATY ON FRIDAY
ENGLAND FRANCE AND GERMANY CELEBRATE END OF WAR
CLEMENCEAU WILL RESIGN AS
SOON AS TREATY IS SIGNED
SAYS FRANCE BEEN VINDICATED
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY, June 24.—It is prob
able the Germans will sign the peace treaty on Thursday, but
the date is uncertain. Admiral Haniel von Haimhausen, who
was named to sign for Germany, has resigned, stating that he
would not sign the. document. Clemenceau is to resign the
premiership when the treaty is ratified. VV ilson will return
to America immediately after the*signing. >
Shedding a Few Crocodile Tears
BERLIN, June 24 (by Associated Press).—In addressing
the Weimar assembly Dr. Baur, premier, said a defeated na
tion is being violated body and soul to' sorrow of the world.
He said the Germans would sign the treaty but they hope
till their last breath that the terms will some day record
against their authors.
English Are Distrustful of Germany
LONDON, June 24 (y Associated Press).—The news
papers editorially distrust Germany. They say the Germans
proved treacherous throughout the war, the latest instance
being the sinking of an interned fleet. They say it would
be premature to celebrate peace until the treaty has been
signed and that the allies must be on their guard until Germany
pays all the penalties.
Enemy Delegates Due Versailles Friday
PARIS, June 24 (by Associated Press).—The French for
eign office learns that the German delegation, which is to sign
the treaty, will arrive at Versailles on Friday. It is thought
probable in French circles the treaty will be signed Friday
afternoon at 2 o’clock.
y French Waited Long Time For Kevenge
* PARIS, June 24 (by Associated Press).—“We have
waited forty-nine years for this document,” Clemenceau said
when he opened the dispatch stating that Germany would
sign the treaty. “For forty-nine years German troopers have
1 nailed hands and have menaced the world.”
Huns Loyal to Former Kaiser
I LONDON, June 24 (by Associated Press).—Patriotic
j demonstrations were held throughout Germany when it was
announced the Germans intended to sign the treaty. At Berlin
and Munich great crowds paraded, singing war songs and
cheering the generals of the old empire. The officials have
asked Holland not to surrend the kaiser.
How the News Was Received in France
PARIS, June 24 (by Associated Press).—Lille, Brest, Tou
lons and Paris celebrated Germany’s decision to sign the
treaty. Guns boomed, cities were decorated and carnivals held.
L Greatest Task Is Still Ahead of Allies
PARIS, June 24 (by Associated Press).—Headlines read
ij ing “Peace Really at Last” were a feature of today’s papers,
but underlying all comment is the feeling that the task ahead
i is almost equal to the task of winning the war.
Austria to Get Hers Very Soon
PARIS, June 24 (by Associated Press).—The council of
three has resumed work on the Austrian treaty and is rushing
the document to completion.
New Foreign Scretary to Sign Treaty
PARIS, June 24 (by Associated Press).—It is reported
that Herman Mueller, the new German foreign secretary, is to
sign for Germany.
COTTON STRIKE HAS
BEEN WON BY WORKERS
MANCHESTER, June 24 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The strike ot the cot
ton workers in the Lancashire district
has been settled, the workers getting
their demands which include a forty
eight hour week and a thirty per cent
wage increase.
MARSHALL WANTS LEAGUE
GIVEN FAIR TRYOUT
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BALTIMORE, June 24 (by Associa
ted Press).—Vice-President Marshall
In a speech here, paid a tribute to Can
ada and her part In the war. He de
clared the world wants a lasting peace
and the league ot nations should hare
a talr tryout.
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APPROPRIATION
ALASKA ROADS
TO BE MO
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* WASHINGTON, June 24 (by if
if Asesociated Press).—The sen- if
if ate has accepting an amend- >f
if ment appropriating $300,0OO if
if instead of the house provision #
if of $100,000 for the use of the if
if Alaska Road Commission for >f
>f building roads and trails in >f
>f that territory. if
FOOD SHIPS PILLAGED
BY HUNGRY GERMANS
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BERLIN, June 24 (by Associated
Pres/).—Numerous food ships in the
northern quarter were pillaged and the
military restored order.
AL ZIPF MADE -
OFFICER OF
CARLISLE CO
SEATTLE, June 24 (by Associated
Press).—A. L. Zipf has resigned as
traffic manager of thfe .Pacific Steam
ship Company to become vice-presi
dent of the Carlisle Packing Company
with plants at Cordova, Andreafsky,
and Bellingham.
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SENATORS WILL
SPEAK AGAINST
THE LEAGUE
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WASHINGTON, June 24 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Senators Johnson, ol
California, and Reed, of Missouri are
to speak at the first of -a country-wide
series of mass meetings in opposition
to the league of nations here on Satur
day night, under the auspices of the
league for the Preservation of Ameri
can Idependence. It is planned to
have senators speak in every part of
the country in opposition to the league.
LESS THAN HALF OF
FIGHT SEATS SOLD
TOLEDO, June 24 (by Associated
Press).—Dempsey boxed twenty-tour
rounds today. Rickard says $400,000
worth of seats have been sold and
$600,000 worth remain unsold.
AMERICAN PAID VILLA
$10,500 FOR D IN
EL PASO, Tex., June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Deer skins at $10,600
a bide Is the top price for thebe sou
venirs of the hunt Yet that was
what an American man claimed to
have paid for two he has in his pos
sesion. He was captured by Francisco'
Villa’s men and ransomed for $21,000
In currency. When he was liberated
near the border Villa presented him
with the two deer hides he had skin
ned from deer killed by himself the
same morning, saying these were lh
return for the ransom money paid.
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YOUNG MAN IS
KILLED TODAY
AT CJI RY
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Shortly after starting to work at
the dnnoe Pass Packing Company can
nery this morning Emil Steinbeck wa3
instantly killed. He was looking after
the machinery and as a belt slipped
off the pulley he climbed on a ladder
to fix it. The ladder gave way and
he grtbbed the shafting to sa,ve him
self f|om falling, but his clothing
caught in the belting and he was
dragged into the machinery. Death
was inmost instantly from strangula
tion ajs his clothing had been twisted
around his neck. The skull was also
fractured by the accident.
Steinbeck was about 22 years of age
and little is known of him here.
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RGO IS TO
SALVAGED
VANCOUVER, Wash., June 24 (by
Associated Pres^).—A salvage com
pany from Seattle will salvage the ore
and cargo of the wrecked steamer
Mariposa in Sumner Strait, to examine
the hull and decide if the boat could
be profitably raised.
BAKER DENIES
ALLEGATIONS
OF SENATOR
WASHINGTON, June 24 by Asso
ciated Press). — Secretary of War
Baker, in a letter to Senator Chamber
lain, of Oregon, denies the senator’s
complaints that the .American mili
tary cemeteries are not properly cared
for. Ho says all the bodies are being
removed from isolated burial grounds
to large cemeteries, such as Suresnes,
near Paris, and that they are being
cared for in every way.
BIG TRAP SHOOT TO
BE HELD AT DEL MONTE
DEL MONTE, Cal., June 23 (by As
sociated Press).—The American Trap
Shooting Association has just issued a
registration certificate for the regis
tered trap shooting turnament to be
held at Del Monte on June 28 and 29.
There will be a 160 bird event each
day with trophies for the five high
guns in' each event. There will also be
a trophy for the high gun of the tour
nament.
Shooters from all sections of the
state will participate In the registered
contests. Among the prominent scat
ter gun experts who will shoot Is Fred
Bair, who won the championship of
California and Nevada this year at the
state tournament. A large representa
tion Is expected from southern
California.
The steamer Northwestern did not
leave Gikagway until 10 o’clock this
morning and Agent Tracy reports her
due in Cordova between midnight to
morrow night and 2 o’clock Thursday
morning.
PART OF INTERNED GERMAN
FLEET SUNK BY MIR CREWS
ARENOW AFLOATORBEACHED
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LONDON, June 24 (by Associated Press).—Three of the
German ships, which the crews attempted to sink at IScarpa
Flow on Saturday last, have been beached.* Two destroyers
are afloat and eighteen have been beached. There is no pros
pect of saving the other destroyers.
Were Warned to Watch German Ships
PAJtlS, June 24 (by Associated Press).—The chamber
of deputies’ naval committee stated it had warned the French
ministry some time ago that the German fleet in Scarpa Flow
was not being watched with Sufficient care and the committee
decided to ask Premier Clemonceau for further information.
There seems to be little regret that the ships are gone as it
lias removed one of the allies’ problems.
Admiralty Denies an Established Fact
LONDON, June 24 (by Associated Press).—The German
admiralty denies the Weimar dispatch and rumor that war
ships in the German harbors were sunk by their crews.
VILLISTAS ARE
ROUTED BY
FEDERALS
EL. PASO, June 24 (by Associated
Press).—A military dispatch says
sixty-three Villistas were' killed and
many wounded on Saturday, while
fighting for possession of Villa
Ahumda. Twenty-two Villistas were
also captured. The federal losses are
unknown.
nooneyIarns
AGAINST BOMB
EXPLOSIONS
SAN FRANCISqO June 24 (by As
sociated Press).—Thomas Mooney has
issued a statement in which he warns
against bomb explosions on July 4. He
said they would hurt his cause. The
statement was issued on account of re
ports of impending explosions.
PRESIDENT ALEXANDER
WAY NORTH ON YACHT
VANCOUVER, June 24 (by Asso
ciated Press).—H. F. Alexander, presi
dent of the Pacific Steamship Com
pany, is en route to Alaska aboard his
steam yacht Aquilo.
BOMBING MACHINE ON
TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
ST. JOHNS, June 24 (by Associa
ted Press).—Vice Admiral Mark Kerr
and Pilot Handley Page expect to
start today with their bombing ma
chine on a transatlantic flight. Captain
Raynham will start on July 13.
• Active work on the driving of the
new 5,000 foot tunnel at the Julian
mine near Juneau is under way. The
job of driving the tunnel has been
let on the bonus system which will
give the men a chance to earn better
than wages.
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MEETS DEATH
WHILEFLYING
FOR FIANCEE
RYE BEACH N. Y„ June 24 (by As
sociated Press). — Lieutenant SheHy
Watson, who recently returned from
eighteen months overseas service, was
killed when his airplane fell while
Watson was circling the house where
his fiancee is living and who witness
ed the fall.
SOCIETY WOMAN
IS ROBBED
OFJEWELS
NEW YORK June 24 (by Associa
ted Press).—Mrs. Clarence Millheiser,
of Richmond, Virginia, claims $250,000
worth of valuable Jewels were stolen
from her safe deposit vault at a
fashionable Baltimore hotel.
DRIVEN 01 OF TOWN
IN TRAIN BOX CARS
BERNIE, B. C., June 24 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Forest fires are raging
and have forced the residents of the
town of Natal to leave in a special
train of box cars.
ALASKA MINING STOCKS
NEW YORK, June 24 (by Associa
ted Press).—Mining stock quotations
today were as follows: Alaska Gold)
3; Juneau Gold, 2%.
ANY OLD SIZE HAT
BUT MUST BE ARTISTIC
INDIANAPOLIS, June 24 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The Milliery Travel
ing Men's Association has decided to .
let women’s hat styles next tall be any
else, big or little, Just so the hat is
artistic.