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The Cordova Daily Times
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VOL, IV. NO. 275_CORDOVA, ALASKA, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1919 PRICE TEN CENTS
FINAL VOTE ON PEACE TREATY THURSDAY
TEN L W. W.'S TO BE TRIED ON MURDER CHARGE AT CENTRAUA
BELIEVED TREATY WILL BE
RATIFIED BY II. S. SENATE
WITH MILD RESERVATIONS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (by Associ
^ ated Press).—The senate is planning
a final vote on the treaty of peace
on Thursday next, under a compro
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mise program which it is believed
will probably result in its ratification
with mild reservations.
The Republicans have decided to
aid in bringing about a second vote
after the Democrats have voted down
the treaty with the Lodge reserva
tions attached.
A String on Labor Conference
The senate today adopted a reserva
tion to the treaty making the entrance
of the United States into the interna
tional labor conference provided in
the league covenant contingent upon
congressional action.
Senator Lodge, the Republican sen
ate leader, and Senator Hitchcock,
the administration leader, have opened
negotiations looking to a compromise
on treaty reservations.
The senate defeated Senator John
son's amendment relating to voting
equality in the League • f Nations.
League Not to Be Delayed
LONDON, Nov. 18 (by Associated
Press).—The Daily Chronicle, which is
supposed to reflect the views of Pre
mier Lloyd George, says today that
the other nations must carry on the
League of Nations without the aid of
the United States.
Great Britain and France, says this
newspaper, are not anxious to hurt
American susceptibilities, but in jus
tice to Europe “we can not delay get
ting to work on the league.”
Much Interest in Paris
PARIS, Nov. 18 (by Associated
Press).—Peace conference circles are
greatly interested in the news that
the United Stats senate has adoptd
ten reservations to the peace treaty.
Members of the conference are won
dering whether the senate will ulti
mately insist upon other governments
formally approving the reservations
as now specified in the reservations.
The indications are that France Is
not prepared to give formal approval
to the reservations.
Can Not Meet Germans Again
It is believed here that the treaty
will become effective regardless of the
attitude of the United States. It seems
to be admitted that France can not
again meet the German plenipoten
tiaries, rnd the French believe that
Great Britain and Italy feel likewise.
Brazil May Follow Example Set
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 18 (by As
sociated Press).—In view of the fact
that Brazil has ratified the peace
treaty and League of Nations cove- J
nant. much interest is manifested in
the action of the United States senate
by members of the chamber of depu
ties, who are considering the estab
lishment of a Brazilian interpretation
of the treaty, since such action has
been taken by the United States.
BUTTER SELLS
FOR 70 CENTS
AT CHICAGO
CHICAGO, Nov. 18 (by Associated
Press).—The highest price for butter
ever known here was paid today. Sev
>enty cents per pound was paid for
t creamery extras, wholesale. The price
never was above 68 cents before.
Beef Shows a Decline
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The bureau of labor
has published statistics which show
that the prices of many articles of
food increased during August.
Beef showed a decline in most cities.
Eggs and rice advanced 6 per cent;
potatoes and raisins, 4 per cent; cof
fee and prunes, 3 per cent, and butter
and sugar, 2 per cent.
COALOUTLOOK
•. FOR ALASKA
NOT BRIGHT
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VICTORIA, B. C., Nov. 18 (by As
sociated Press).—C. E. Thomas, sales
manager for the Canadian Collieries,
stated last night that Alaska people
would “freeze in two weeks” because
of the embargo on Canadian coal.
Mr. Thomas says his office has or
ders for 3,200 tons of coal from
Alaska.
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FEDERALJUDGE
DECIDES IN
FAVOR DRYS
CHICAGO, Nov. 18 (by Associated
Press).—Federal Judge George Car
penter today held that the war-time
prohibition act and the enforcement
act were constitutional. Judge Louis
Fitzhenry of Peoria has concurred in
the decision. This is considered a set
back for the “wets.”
The “drys” have now won seven
decisions and the “wets” two.
CHICAGO COPS
AFTER CRIME
IN EARNEST
CHICAGO, Nov. 18 (by Associated
Press).—In an effort to suppress
crime in this city, all the Chicago
policemen have been ordered to wear
plain clothes at night. There will be
more than three thousand policemen
on the streets.
SHELTER FOR KAISER
IN HIS LOG SAWING
AMERONGEN, Nov. 18 (by Associ
ated Press).—Cold weather has pre
vented the former kaiser from sawing
wood, so a special shed has been built
for the sawing. The former ruler has
now sawed twelve thousand logs.
RAILROADS EXPENSIVE
FOR YOUR UNCLE SAM
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (by Associ
ated Press).—The house today passed
legislation authorizing the creation
and equipment of a trust to reimburse
the government for the $400,000,000
spent for locomotives and cars dur- I
ing the federal control of the rail
roads.
EDITORS EXECUTED
IN EFFIGY AT BRUSSELS
BRUSSELS, Nov. 18 (by Associated
Press).—The directors and editors of
the Germanophile newspaper Bruxel
lois, who v/ere condemned to death as
traitors by the Brabant court a week
ago, were executed in effigy last night
before the city hall here, in the pres
ence of great crowds.
NATION - WIDE EMBARGO ON
FREIGHT TO CONSERVE COAL
-MILLIONS TO BE AFFECTED
CHICAGO, Nov. 18 (by Associated
Press).—Director of Railways Hines ,
is to meet seven regional railroad di-1
rectors tonight to consider the neces- j
sity of declaring a nation-wide em- j
bargo to conserve coal.
The directors are planning to rec-1
ommend a nation-wide embargo on >
freight, a 40 per cent cut in passen- j
ger service throughout the nation, and
the closing down of all non-essential
industries, which would throw fifteen
million workmen out of employment.
R. H. Aishton, director of the North
Western region, said the situation was
extremely serious, and he believed a
general embargo was the only way to
met the situation.
St Louis Will Conserve
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 18 (by Associated
Press).—This city will discontinue
electric light display signs after 9
o’clock at night as a coal conservation
mtasure. It is believed that the situ
ation is acute.
Electric Service Discontinued
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Nov. IS (by
Associated Press).—The coal miners |
are refusing to return to work in Indi
ana, and the public service commis
sion has issued an order discontinu
ing the service for electric signs,
illuminations for show windows, foun
tains and other non-essential use3 of
gas, water and electricity, in order to
save coal.
State May Operate Mines
TOPEKA, Kan., Nov. 18 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The supreme court I
has named receivers for the large
coal mines in Crawford and Cherokee
counties. It is believed that the state '
will operate the mines.
R. J. Hopkins, the attorney general,
filed the suit for the receivership.
Tennessee Miners Again Out
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. IS (by As- j
sociated Press).—Most of the Tennes
see union miners have again struck.5
They are awaiting the outcome of |
after returning to work recently,
the Washington conference.
Must Reinstate Union Men
PUEBLO, Col., Nov. 18 (by Asso
ciated Press).—O. Johnson, president
of the Colorado district of the United
Mine Workers, has ordered a new
strike unless the operators reinstate
all the union men.
MORE DRASTIC LAWS NEEDED
FOR CONTROL OF RADICALS,
SAYS SENATOR POINDEXTER
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Senator Poindexter of
Washington declared in the senate
yesterday that the government in
many cases had refused to allow the
deportation of undesirable aliens. He
said that Attorney General Palmer
had not given sufficient explanation
of his failure to rid the country of
“reds.”
The senator urged that more dras
tic laws Be enacted.
Senator Poindexter has Introduced
a bill making the writing, printing, cir
culating or uttering language urging a
forcible overthrow of the government
a felony, punishable by a fine not ex
ceeding $50,000, or twenty years’ im
prisonment.
Noted Red on Defensive
NEW YORK, Nov. 18 (by Associated
Press).—Counsel for Emma Goldman,
the noted anarchist, today denied that
she had influenced Czolgosz, who as
sassinated President McKinley, as
charged by Attorney General Palmer.
Can Control Reds
OLYMPIA, Nov. 18 (by Associated
Press).—Governor Hart states that
the laws of the state of Washington
are sufficient to stamp out the “reds,”
and that he will not call a special ses
sion of the legislature.
Red Literature on Border
EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 18 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Officials here say the
“reds” are distributing great quantities
of radical literature among thousands
of persons in the Mexican states bor
dering on the boundary, and are send
ing some into the interior of Mexico.
Russian sympathizers are aiding the
“reds.”
AMERICAN ATHLETICS
IN OLYMPIC GAMES
✓
BOSTON, Nov. 18 (by Associated
Press).—The American Athletic
Union has decided to send an Ameri
can team of athletes to Antwerp for
the renewal of the Olympic games
there next year.
BOLSHEVIKI CAPTURE
OFFICERS AT OMSK
LONDON, Nov. 18 (by Associated
Press).—The Bolsheviki claim they
have captured ten generals and more
than one hundred other officers at
Omsk, and that they are pursuing Ad
miral Kolchak’s army eastward.
HANNAFORD VALLEY BANDITS
SUCCEED IN EUDU POSSE
ATTEMPT ON LIFE OF CORONER
CENTRALIA, Nov. 18 (by Associ
ated Press).—Information was filed in
the superior court here today charg
ing ten “wobblies” with murder in
connection with the Armistice day
shooting. Bert Bland, one of the men
wanted for the murders, was seen
twice in the woods yesterday. A
storekeeper at a mountain town took
a shot at him and Bland returned the
fire and then fled to the woods.
All posses have returned, and it is
believed that the bandits in Hanna
ford Valley have escaped or are in
hiding.
Probably Killed by Companions
The body of Haney, who was killed
Saturday, was brought to town yes
terday. It is said that the cabin
where the “reds” were believed to
have been barricaded showed signs of
having been deserted for a fortnight.
No signs of “reds” were found.
The bullet which ended Haney’s life
entered his left breast and came out
under his arm. It is reported that
Haney was killed in the dark by mem
bers of his own posse.
It is probable that an inquest will
be held to determine officially
whether Haney was accidentally
killed by a member of the posse.
Attempted Assassination
Someone, believed to be a "wobbly,"
shot at Dr. David Livingston, ocr
oner and former army captain, on the
street last night. The bullet struck
the rear of his automobile.
Wounded Man Brought In
A man wounded in the arm was
brought in today from the direction
of Hannaford Valley, and taken to the
hospital. No details were given out
regarding the shootjpg.
Armed linemen started out today to
repair the telephone lines reported to
have been cut by the “wobblies.”
Amplifies Confession
It is understood that Lauren Rob
erts, the “wobbly” prisoner who con
fessed to participation in the conspir
acy to attack the Armistice parade,
| has made a fuller confession, which
will be used at the trial.
Eight Convicted at Spokane
SPOKANE, Nov. IS (by Associated
I Press).—Eight alleged “reds” were
| convicted of criminal syndicalism in
the police court here yesterday.
The two companies of national
guard that have been on duty here
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1 have been demobilized, and the city
j will provide arms for emergency use.
GUARDS PATROL
MASS MEETING
OF VETERANS
SALEM, Ore., Nov. 18 (by Associ
ated Press).—Armed national guards
men last night patrolled the Armory
grounds while a patriotic mass meet
ing was held inside.
F. A. Thompson, commander of the
Grand Army post, received a letter
warning the war veterans to beware
of a repetition of the Centralia inci
dent if the meeting were held.
MUST PRESERVE
GOLD TO AID
THE INDUSTRY
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 18 (by Associated
Press).—Addressing the American
Mining Congress here today, George
Roberts, vice president of the National
City Bank of New York, advocated the
prohibition of the melting of gold
coins for use in the arts. He said that
such a move would aid the gold in
dustry and preserve the gold standard.
The speaker said that the United
States was almost the only country in
which producers were unable to ob
tain a premium above the mint price.
Gold mining had been seriously af
fected in America by the advancing
costs of material and labor, he said.
LAREDO, Texas, Nov. 18 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Andres Garcia, Mexi
can consul at El Paso, has been dis
missed by the Carranza government
because he remained calmly seated at
a recent banquet in El Paso when
Governor Hobby of Texas made an
address in which he urged interven
tion by the United States in Mexico.
ELLAMAR MAN
UNDER ARREST
FOR SEDITION
Deputy Marshal Fursman today re
ceived the following telegraphic mes
sage from United States Marshal Bren
neman, at Valdez:
“John Smithkovieh, alias John
Smith, who arrived here from Ella
mar on Sunday last, stated that night,
before two reliable witnesses, that he
wished he was at Centralia to help do
the shooting; that he was an I. W. W.,
and that every man who went to
France ought to be killed.
“He was arrested yesterday morn
ing and arraigned, but the hearing
was postponed until 10 o’clock this
morning, when he was held to the
grand jury under Chapter 6. Session
Laws 1919, under $5,000 bonds.
“You are instructed to arrest and
have held to the grand jury under the
above section any person making sim
ilar seditious statements."
LANGFORDi) D
LEONARD BOTH
WIN BOUTS
TULSA, Okla., Nov. 18 (by Associ
ated Press).—Benny Leonard last
night knocked out Jimmy Duffy of
Lockport, N. Y., in the second round
of a bout staged in this city.
“Battler” Knocked Out
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Nov. 18 (by As
sociated Press).—Sam Langford last
night knocked out “Battling” Jim
Johnson of Chicago in the ninth
round.