The Cordova Daily Times
VOLUME ONE NUMBER 295. CORDOVA, ALASKA, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1915. PRICE TEN CENTS.
DECLARE BLOCKADE AGAINST GREECE
ALLIES TRYING TO FORCE COUNTRY INTO WAR
Special to The Times By Associated Tress.
LONDON, Nov.* 22.—The establishment of the commercial
blockade by the allies against Greece is looked upon as a bril
liant move in the deep game of intrigue and diplomacy that is
being played in the Balkans, and is expected to smoke Greece
out into the open with a definite statement of her policy to
wards the allies. Greece is hardly in an enviable position- as
she fears the military strength of the central powers, and par
ticularly dreads to invoke the antagonism of Germany. On tin
other hand, the sympathies of the government and the people
are almost wholly with the allies, and it is but the dread of
Germany which has caused the present uncertainty. Military
operations in Serbia have been almost entirely suspended and
the interest centers on the new block of Greece. The British
feel much encouraged ovre the outlook, and a more cheerful
optimistic view of the situation is being taken by the press.
ATHKXK, Xov. 22.—The declaration of a commercial
blockade against Greece by the allies has produced a marked
impression upon the public and officials of the government.
The move was entirely unexpected', and was received with
something akin to consternation. The situation is a peculiar
one, and most anything is likely to happen, the wildest rumors
being afloat as to what action the government will take. I lie
I government organs are bitterly denouncing the allies, and ac
cuse the entente powers, and particularly Great Britain, with
trying to force Greece into the war by harsh and punitive
measures The papers which support the ex-premier, Veni
zelos, while not defending the action which the allies have
taken- criticise the government itself for its dilly-dallying
methods, and accuses the present and’ former cabinet for hav
ing forced the conflict with the allies through a lack of fore
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IF STATE FIB
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SEATTLE. Nov. 22. — Startling
disclosures were revealed today, when
the funds of the state industrial
commission were audited, and it was
found that the fund had been looted
to the extent of $58,000. The method
of diverting the money was by pre
senting forged warrants. The work
was cleverly done, and has been con
ducted systematically for some time.
_J(ttie forged warrants were usually
cashed in saloons, and many of them
had got by the financial officials or
the commission, until one warrant
not so well forged as the previous
ones, was presented for payment and j
discovered. This immediately started J
an investigation, and the big short-j
age was found. A claim agent for
the commission and a former agem
are under suspicion of being the guilty
parties, and they are both under
surveillance. No arrests have been!
made so far.
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21 CENT
NEW YORK ,Nov. 22.—The price
of the refined copper is still advanc
ing. and the metal shares continue
to pre-empt the spotlight on the local
stock exchange. Electrolytic copper]
has advanced to twenty cents, an In
crease of one-half cent since the early
part of last week.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 22. — The
wife of Vice-President Marshall un
derwent an abdominal operation at a
. local hospital today. Mrs. Marshall
. ) \ls reported to have passed through
*the ordeal in good shape, and the'
attending physicians say that the
second lady or the land is in no dan-j
ger. The trouble has been of long
standing, but developed into an ac
ute stage recently.
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Lewis Laska is now employed in the
hardware department of the Blum,
sgk O’Neill Company store.
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M. J. Sullivan arrived in town on
Saturday from Portage Bay, where he
is engaged in getting out a large
quantity of timber for the Alaska En
gineering Commission.
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All the music of all the world—
Columbia Records. E. A. Hegg.
Agent.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.—Tn a statement issued' today
Attorney-General Gregory said that the whole machinery of
the United States government would he put in motion to ap
prehend the persons guilty of fomenting strikes among Ameri
can factory workers, and those responsible for the long list ot
explosions and incendiary fires in munition factories at vari
ous places throughout the country. Gregory also requested the
authorities of the Department of State to use equal vigor in
running down the people responsible for the outrages, special
ly as some of the perpetrators were beyond the jurisdiction of
the federal statutes, but could only be reached through the
State Department. The statement leaves hut one conclusion.
and that is that persons connected with the Austrian or Ger-j
man diplomatic force in the l nited States are involved in the!
matter.
XFAY YORK, Xov. 22.—All the evidence of the plots!
which have been laid bare seeking to prevent shipments ot
munitions from reaching the allies will be submitted this w- ek
to the federal grand .jury in this city. The evidence secured
involves scores of persons scattered throughout the country,
who have been working under the direction of a few men.
These few men have been in charge of a German fund totalling
forty millions, which is being used to finance the undertaking.
Germany Seeks to Secure Roumania As An Ally.
HOME, Xov. 2'2.—A reliable report lias been received .,i
the foreign office here to the effect that Germany .ajLM-l Austria
are bringing pressure to bear upon Roumania to preserve neu
trality. Enticing offers are also being held out if she will
openly follow Bulgaria, and throw her army into the field as
an ally of the central powers. The government at Bucharest
feels that a decisive course of action must be determined upon
within a short time, and the army is ready for whatever even
tuality occurs.
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British Fleet of Submarines In Baltic Sea.
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 22.—A large British fleet of sub
marines passed through the entrance to tin* Baltic Sea yester
day. It is estimated that there were from ten to twenty-five of
the little craft in the flotilla- whose presence was reported by
Danish fishermen.
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German Agitators Expelled From Persia.
TEHERAN, Persia, Nov. 22.—Russia and Great Britain
have gained a complete victory in the negotiations between the
two countries and Persia, which two days ago seemed to be
turning against them, due to the activity of German agents,
who have been stirring up discord throughout the country.
Persia has agreed to rescind the measures which were oppres
sive to the Russians, and' the Shah has officially expressed a
desire for closer relations between Persia and Great Britain.
The Persian authorities have agreed to expel the German
agitators.
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Allies Begin Offensive Fight in Dardanelles.
ROTTERDAM, Nov. 22.—The Cologne Gazette printed a
dispatch from Constantinople today, saying that the allies had
commenced a great offensive movement against the forts
guarding the Dardanelles straits. Reports are conflicting as
to the situation on the peninsula- as recent British dispatches
have intimated that Sir Charles Monroe, the British com
mander, had recommended the withdrawal of the expedition.
Teutons Capture 2,000 Serbian Soldiers.
BERLIN, Nov. 22.—The war office in its - daily official
! statement this morning reported that 2,<><W) additional Serbian
prisoners had' been taken since Saturday and five cannon cap
tured. Tin* arsenal at Novi Bazar was seized, and found to
contain fifty large mortars and eight cannon.
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English Paper Allowed to Resume Publication.
LONDON, Nov. 22.—The London Evening Globe, which
was suspended by order of tlie government two weeks ago be
cause of its printing a story that Lord Kitchener had resigned
lias resumed publication. The first issue printed a prominent
1 apology for the previous story. The paper was informed that
the apologv would be necessary before being permitted to do
business once more.
Serbians Won In the Battle With Bulgarians.
ATHENS. Nov. 22.—The Serbians are far from being
crushed' as was evident yesterday when they won an import
ant victory over the Bulgarians at Leskowitz, twenty-five
miles south of Nish.
Italians Drive Austrians Out of Trenches.
ROME, Nov. 22. —The war office issued' an official state-.
merit this morning announcing further progress which had
been made by the Italian troops along the Izonso. The attack |
against Gorizia is being prosecuted with great vigor, and yes-!
terdav an important advance was made at nearly all points in
this region, the Italian attack being concerted and sweeping
the Austrians out of their trenches. The most important posi
tions taken were the heights immediately northwest of the
town.
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Teutons Have Captured In All Forty Fortresses.
BERLIN, Nov. 22.—In a summary of the war operations
to date, the central powers show that they have captured forty
fortresses. Five of these were in Belgium, twelve In France,
fifteen in Russia, and eight in Serbia._
FAVORS CONTSRUCTIVE POLICY
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22. — Tn<
president hns practically complete!
the compilation of his forthcoming
message to Congress. The main items
such as national defense, conserva
tion and the Philippine policy hav<
been finished, and the smaller admin
istrative measures are now beint
considered. The message will pro
bably recommend the re-enactmeni
of the present emergency revenut
law, and will also mention the govern
ment railroad project in Alaska, ask
ing Congress to support secre-ary
Lane with tho necessary appropria
tion. Great interest is being mani
fested in how the chief executive will
j deal with the merchant marine ques
tion. A great deal of opposition has
developed against the measures intro
duced at the last Congress and
whether the president and his advis
i ers will again insist on the govern
meut buying and operating ships is
| subject to considerable doubt. At the
present rute of preparation t*ie same
1 will undoubtedly be in the hands of
^ the government printer before
i Thanksgiving. The message will
also indicate in what manner the
president proposes to raise the huge
sums necessary to finance his in
creased defense program. While the
national defense question will be the
main future of the message the finan
cial end of the matter will ne only
v
secondary in importance to the re- ]
suits sought. Congressman Fitzger- i
aid chairman of the House Appropri-j i
ations Committee told Wilson that he 1
was not in favor of securing the
money for the new ships and larger;
army by a bond issue because then it 1
would be necessary to continue to the I
defense expenses annually. Senator
Underwood and other Democratic
leaders in both Houses have expressed ]
similar views to Fitzgerald. . t
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NACO, Nov. 22. — General Obregon
•eports the defeat of the Villa forces
inder Rodriguez at Cananea, and the
:apture of the city. The railroad is
n possession of the Carranzlstas,
ind several engines and trains of
■ars have been captured. Obregon is
n complete control of this region.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22. — The
government officially announced Gils
ifternoon that General Villa had lost
he battle of Almitos, in Sonora, and
hat the Carranza troops had captured
jver two thousand of Villa's men and
several pieces of artillery. A large
quantity of ammunition was also
;aken and two railway trains seized.
The Villa soldier fled in disorder be
fore the victorious federals.
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NOTED CHEMIST
OF EUROPE IS
OEM1
VIENNA, Nov. 22.—Prof. Ernest
Ludwig, one of the most renowned
chemists of Europe, in his youth a
student of Bunson and Baeyer, is
dead here at the age of 73. He was
professor of chemistry at the Univer
sity of’ Vienna, and for years naa
specialized in poisons. He was an
authority on arsenic and quicksilver
poisoning, and the author of text
books on medicinal chemistry and
pharmaceutics.
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LINCOLN. Neb.. Nov. 22.—The Sec
retary of State officially announced
today that in accordance with the
•equest made by Justice Hughes of
;he Supreme Court, that the name of
lie distinguished New York jurist
ivould be withdrawn from the Ne
braska primary ballot as a candidate
or the Republican presidential notnl
lation. There has been a strong sen
iraent throughout the country for
-iughes to lead the Republican na
ional ticket next fall, and his s ip
borters here are very much dlsap
bointed at his refusal to run for trie
tffice. as they have felt that he was
he one man who would be able to
icat Wilson.
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There will be a meeting of the
democratic Club, held pt the City
fall, tonight at 7.30 o'ci
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Mrs. E. J. Davis will ltave on the
Northwestern to spend the lioldays
fith her parents at Bremerton, Wash.
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