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The Cordova Daily Times
__(Member of Associated Press)___
VOL. IV. NO. 169. CORDOVA. ALASKA.^MONDAY, JUNE 23'. 19)9. PRICeTTEN CENtI
SURRENDER IS MADE UNCONDITIONALLY
TORNADO SWEEPS MINNESOTA
TOWN-HUNDREDS KILLED AND
INJURED-PROPERTY LOSS B1C
FARGO, N. D., June 23 (by Associated Press).—Two
hundred are reported killed in a tornado at Fergus Jails on
Saturday afternoon. Three blocks of the business section were
wiped out and a Great Northern passenger train was blow off
the track with no loss of life.
Many Are Killed and Injured
FERGUS FALLS, Minn., June 23 (by Associated Press).
—A tornado tore, the business section of this town into
shreds, and killed about sixty people, and injured several
hundred.
Loss Is Estimated at $6,000,000
EVANSVILLE,*Minn., June 23 (by Associated Press).—
A tornado did $6,000,000 worth of damage at Fergus Falls and
injured one hundred and sixty people. Many bodies are still
in the ruins. It is believed a score are in the Grand hotel.
Many doctors and nurses are being rushed to tlje town.
Business Section a Total Wreck
ST. PAUL, June*23 (by Associated Press).—Oyer three
hundred buildings wef wrecked at Fergus Falls, including a
three story house, cotfrt house, county jail andj sheriff’s resi
dence. A train was also blown off the track.•
WILSON WILL
START HOME
THURSDAY
WASHINGTON, June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—President Wilson has
cabled that he expects to , start Wed
nesday ■ or Thursday and will present
the treaty to the senate when he ar
rives. He will later speak throughout
the country.
BREST, June 23 (by Associated
Press).—The George Washington has
received orders to sail Thursday and
will probably carry President Wilson
home.
RUSSIAN SOVIETS NOT
LACKING IN NERVE
LONDON, June 23 (by Associated
Press).—The Russian Soviet govern
ment has demanded the release of L.
C. A. K- Martins, Bolshevik! represen
tative, arrested in New York. The Bol
shevikl threaten reprisal against Am
ericans in Russia.
F1GHT0NIN EARNEST
OVER LEAGUE COVENANT
WASHINGTON, June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—A stormy senate fight
over Knox’s league of nations resolu
tion has reached a truce among the
leaders and both sides have realigned
forces for a struggle over the coven
ant’s ratification.
MOVIE ACTORS ARE ON
TfiEIR WAY TO KODIAK
SEATTLE, June 23 (by Associated
Press).—A party of Beaux Arts movie
actors sailed today aboard the Admiral
Watson for Kodiak to film Alaska
. pictures.
RADICALS HAVE I
IT STANDINGS
WITH UNIONS
ATLANTIC CITY, June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The American Federa
tion of Labor convention has turned
down the resolution of the Seattle
delegates which intended to put the
federation An record favoring prohibi
tion amendment and a memorial urg
ing labor unions to encourage former
sailors and soldiers to protect them
selves against exploitation by un
patriotic employes. A resolution was
passed favoring a forty-four hour week
for labor generally and the executive
commitee will work for that end.
The convention passed a resolution
to permit disciplinary actions against
unions showing radical tendencies.
The executive committee may revoke
the charter of any central union or
body of delegates which calls a strike
which would cause a walkout of af
filiated bodies.
METAL TRADE WORKERS
OF VICTORIA STRIKE
VICTORIA, June 23 (by Associated
Press).—Five thousand metal trades
unionists struck today out of sympathy
for the Winnipeg workmen and all
shipyards here are closed.
FORMER ALASKAN WEDS
SEATTLE YOUNG LADY
SEATTLE, June 23 (by Associated
Press).—EmU Hurja, former secretary
to the late Delegate Charles A. Sulser,
and Miss Anderson, society editor on
the Post Intelligencer, were married
yesterday at the University Congrega
tional church. The university chimes
played the Lohengreln wedding march.
The ’romfcnce started ; when both were
freshmen at the university.
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PARIS, June 23.—The French |
| foreign office has announced that j|
| the German government at Weimar |
| formally communicated its willing- |
| ness to sign the peace terms uncon- |
| ditionally. The exact date and hour |
| for the formal signing is uncertain, |
| but it will possibly be Tuesday or §
| Wednesday.
FORMAL SIGNING Of TREATY
WILL TAKE PLACE WITHIN
FEW DA YS ALLIES FORCED ISSUE
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WEIMAR, June 23 (by Associated Press).—It is officially
announced Germany will sign the peace treaty.
Still Deny Responaibilitypf the War
BERLIN, Jfine 23 (by Assorifaml Press).—Tlietlerman
national assembly decided on Saturday afternoon by a vote
of 237 to 138, to sign the peace treaty. It also voted confidence
in the new government of Herr Bauer, who declared in a speech
that the government would sign the peace treaty, but without
acknowledging responsibility for the war nor accepting obliga
tions in regard to thetrial of the former emperor or extradi
tion of other German personages.
Huns Claim It Is a Peace of Violence
PARIS, June 23 (by Associated Press).—Germany’s not*
of acceptance claims the peace conditions form a peace of vio
lence. Rome has authorized the Italian delegates here to sign
thus removing the question it was feared might delay the pro
ceedings. The German national assembly has indicated that i1
might adopt a resolution declaring Germany signed the treaty
under compulsion and stating the German people were not mor
ally responsible for the war.
“Time’s Up,’’ Says Allies to Germany
PARIS, June 23 (by Associated Press).—The peace con
ference refused Germany’s request for an additonal forty-sis
hours to make known their decision regarding the treaty.
How the News Was Received at Coblenz
COBLENZ, June 23 (by Associated Press).—The Ameri
san troops in the Coblenz section received news that the Ger
mans intended to sign the treaty on Thursday. Extra editions
of German newspapers contained the bare facts and the Ger
mans here are excited by the news.
Allies Ready to Advance on Enemy ,
PARIS, June 23 (by Associated Press).—The great allied
military machine was ready7 to move on Germany on the stroke
of the hour of the expiration of the^time limit. The allies
intended to push matters to an immediate conclusion.
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COBLENZ, June 23 (by Associated Press).—It is estima
ted that on Saturday night over half a million allied troops
stood ready to advance in Germany.
KING OF BELGIUM TO
VISIT U. S. THIS FALL
BRUSSELS, June 23 (by Associated
Press).—The king and queen of Bel
gium have told President Wilson they
Intend to visit Amerloa in September.
ALASKA MINING STOCKS
NEW YORK, June 23 ( by Associa
ted Press).—Mining stock quotations
today were: Alaska Gold, 3 1-2; Ju
neau Gold, 2. —
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SPARTACAN OUTBREAKS
CAUSES MARTIAL LAB
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COPBNBAGEN, June 33 (by Aflac
dated Press).—Martial law has beei
declared at basset, Germany, as tbi
result ot Sparta can outbreaks. Severs
are reported kilted and wounded.
UIE ALASKA NEWS
Governed Thomas JUggs has accept
ed pa Invitation to deliver a Fourth o
July oration at Wrangell.
GERMAN FLEET IS SUNK BY
OWN CREWS WITH THE GERMAN
FLAG FLYING AS THEY CO DOWN
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WEIMAR, June 23 (by Associated Press).—It is reported
that twelve German war vessels, besides destroyers, which had
not surrendered to the allies were sunk by German sailors off
Kiel, Wilhelmsliaven and other ports.
German Officer Glories in Dastardly Work
LONDON, June 23 (by Asociated Press).—It is reported
that six were killed and ten wounded when the German sailors
scuttled the German fleet at Scarpa Flow. Admiral von Reuter,
commander of the surrendered German fleet, orderd the sink
ing of about fifty dstroyers. Several of the warships that went
down may be salvaged and some have already been beached.
The German flag was on the mastheads as the boats sunk. The
crews took to small boats. One German officer said “See
how the German navy goes down with flags flying.”_
RADIO STATION
LIKELY CONE
TO CORDOVA
The navy wireless receiving station
at Mile 7 will likely be removed to
Cordova. This decision was reached
yesterday by Commander E. H. Bow
dey, of the XT. S. S. Saturn, now in
port, and Lieutenant Fanning, district
superintendent of the navy radio
stations.
For some time past Lieutenant Fan
ning has been convinced of the ad
visability of this move and he com
municated with Mayor A. J. Adams
to ascertain if a plot of ground 200
feet square could be secured in Cor
dova for that purpose, without cost to
the government.
A special*meeting of the chamber
of commerce was held Saturday night
to discuss the matter and it resulted
in a committee being appointed, con
sisting of Messrs. George C. Hazelet,
A. J. Adams, H. A. Slater, A. J. Mac
Connell and J. L. Galen, to meet with
Captain Bowdey and Lieutenant Fan
ning and ascertain what site was de
sired. This was done yesterday after
noon and after having visited the dif
ferent parts of town the officers stated
that they believed the land adjoining
the ball park which is owned by the
government, would make the most ac
ceptable site. It was decided to at
once erect a temporary test set there
and if it works satisfactorily the prob
abilities are that the station at Mile
7 will be removed to Cordova.
The advantages in having the radio
plant here are manifold. It will ex
pedite commercial wireless business
and also bring many families to town.
DAYLIGHT SAVING LAW
BE REPEALED OCTOBER
^ WASHINGTON, June 23 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The house and senate
conferees have approved the bill re
pealing daylight saving next October.
! FIGHTREFEREE DUE
IN TOLEDO TODAY
TOLEDO, June 23 (by Associated
• Press).—It is expected the refree for
t the Willard-Dempsey light will be se
lected before tonight.
POPULAR YOUNG
NAN
INEYAKLAKE
A very sad drowning occurred in
Eyak lake early Sunday morning, while
a party of four of our people, Edgar
Rathwell, W. L. Stevenson, Mrs.
George and Miss Josie Bona, were en
joying a boat ride on that placid
stream. They were rowing when the
cunoe capsized and all four were
thrown into the lake, but still held on
to the boat. As Miss Bona could not
swim Stevenson started for the shore
with her, which was not very far dis
tant. Mrs. George also struck out for
the shore, but Rathwell, who was con- *
sidered a good swimmer suddenly re
leased his hold on the boat and sank
As he failed to come up again an alarm
was given and rescuing parties started
out to search for him. It was nearly
two hours later when the body was
recovered from the bottom of the lake
by Peter Gilovich and Ed Lee, in less
than seven feet of water. Dr. W. H.
Chase had arrived at the lake and al!
efforts to resusitate the young man
proved unavailing. The news of the
accident had attracted many people to
the scene.
Edgar Rathwell came here last sum
mer from Anchorage with his father,
they being partners in the plastering
contract at the new Empress theatre
building. He soon became very popu
lar among the younger set and his sud
den death came as a great shock to a
large circle of friends. Deceased was
only 21 years of age, a very capable
and exemplary young man with a
bright future. He was a son of Mr.
and Mrs. W. E. Rathwell, and to them
the sympathy of the community is
extended in their sad bereavement.
The funeral srevices will be con
ducted at the Empress theatre tomor
row afternoon at 8 o’clock, Rev. E. P.
Zeigler officiating. The body will be
embalmed and Interment made at his
home in Canada, when his parents re
turn there in the fall. Out of respect
to the memory of Mr. Rathwell all
work will be suspended pn the Em
press building tomorrow afternoon
and the theatre will be dark tomorrow
night.
George Rice, whose premises at
Juneau were recently raided by the
officers on subchaser 309, attd a large
Quantity of Honor found, pleaded
guilty and was fined $1,000.
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