The Cordova Daily Times
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VOL. IV, NO. 164._ COREX)VA, ALASKA. TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1919. ■ PRICE TEN CENTS
BOLSHEVIK! WARSHIPS HOIST WHITE FLAG
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GERMAN PEACE DELEGATES STONED BY FRENCH AT VERSAILLES
KRONSTADT FORTRESS BURNING
AND BOLSHEVIKI WARSHIPS
SURRENDER TO BRITISH FLIT
LONDON, June 17 (by Associated Press).—Fortress
Kronstadt, the principal support of Petrograd,. is reported
burning. Seven Bolsheviki warships hoisted the white flag
and will surrender to The Britsh fleet, operating in the gulf of
Finland. Several forts near Kronstadt have raised the white
flag. The Russian White Guards have captured Ivras7
nayago'rka fort, near Kronstadt. The White Guards are
strengthening the forces operating against the Bolsheviki at
Petrograd.
GENEVA, June 17 (by Associated Press).—It is reported
the Bolsheviki have placards appearing throughout Austria
and the people are clamoring for annexation with-Bolsheviki
Russia.
MAJOR MORRISON ADVISES
YOUNG MEN TO COME NORTH
THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITIES
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Major General Morrison has issued a statement advising young
men to go to Alaska, where great opportunities await them. He
said: “Young men should enlist and apply for service in
Alaska. We are recruiting a battalion of the Twenty-first
infantry to full strength to send north to relieve soldiers in
Alaskan forts.
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FIRE CHIEF TO
BE ON DUTY AT
ALL TIMES
At last night’s meeting ot the city
council it was decided that hereafter
the chief of the fire department will
devote his entire time to the city at a
b salary of $200 per month and the
services of one of the patrolmen was
abolished. The committee on fire pro
tection was instructed to purchase two
stand pipes, three and one-half
inches in diameter and forty feet high,
for fire protection, from the Harmon
Machinery Company. The question of
buying a chemical fire engine was not
considered as the cost now is pro
hibitive.
The street committee was author
ized to employ an engineer to prepare
a map showing the street grades,
street centers, sidewalk grades and
sidewalk lines of all that portion of
the town west of First street. Specifi
cations and plans were also ordered
for the improvement of First street
from D to the railroad crossing, and
bids will be advertised for the work.
Necessary repairs to the decking on
the approach to the city dock were
authorized. A blueprint showing the
temporary repairs necessary to the
bulkhead was presented, and it was
decided to do this work by bid.
The matter of the removal of the
cleats on the approach to the ocean
dock had been taken up with Super
intendent Corser and he stated that he
would address the council in reference
to same.
Fred Tracy asked that the vTibbs
building in block 8 be tom down, as it
was untenanted, unsanitary and an
eyesore to the community. Mayor
''Adams stated that the building had
WILSON LIKEY
1 VE PARIS
NEXT WEEK
Washington, June 17 (by Asso
ciated Press).—If the Germans sign
the peace treaty President "‘Wilson
hopes to leave Paris for home June
24 of 25. He expects to make a three
weeks’ speaking tour of the United
States, explaining the treaty covenants
and will, start early in July, after ad
dressing congress.
LONDON GIVES
AVIATORS BIG
RECEPTION
LONDON, June 17 (by Associated
Press).—Captain Alcock and Kavigator
Brown were given a tumultuous wel
come upon their arrival here. When
they reached the station aboard a train
cheering crowds fairly mobbed them.
Alcock said that the aeroplane In Its
present stage of development is not
the type of machine for a transatlantic
flight. He decldred the neftt time he
crosses the Atlantic it will be In a
flying boat and predicted a great fu
ture for the flying boat, both as a pas
senger and commercial carrier. ' .
been condemned and would be torn
down.
Will Clayson asked the city to re
move some dirt on A street, which
was next to his lot In block 3. The
street committee was empowered to
act in the matter.
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AMERICANS IN MEXICO ARE
ENDEAVORING TO LEAVE AS
MORE TROUBLE IS FEARED
MEXICO CITY, June 17 (by Associated Press).—The
government is not commenting- on the American’s pursuit of
Villa. It is believed the Carranzistas will accept the amount
of the claim for the attack on Villa for the purpose of protect
ing American lives across the frontier. The government be
lieves the Carranzistas did not need American help to drive
Vilistas from Juarez. AlF American troops have recrossed the
border.
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EL PASO, June 17 (by Associated Rress).—With a de
tachment of troops every border city, town and hamlet along
the liio Grande river is patrolled|today by General Erwin,
and the entire border front under military guard. Erwin says
lie took such steps so as to prevent a Villa raid in retaliation
for the American expedition sent against him at Juarez.
EL PASO, June-17 (by Associated Press).—Small forces
of Villiastas are reported active southwest of Juarez but no
Pghting is reported.
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WASHINGTON, June 37 (byAssociated Press).—General
A-guillar. CaraBSMits eonfidenfl&al !a^'tt9»ador, in a statement
today says the government and people of Mexico consider as
a violation of Mexican soverignty, the crossing of American
troops into Mexican territory.
EL PASO, June 17 (by Associated Press).—Army officials
are advising Americans in Mexico to be on their guard, as it is
feared Villa may start an anti-American campaign as a result
of the‘American pursuit.
EL PASO, June .17 (by Associated Press).—It is believed
Villa is heading for Casas Grandes, twenty-five miles south
west of Juarez, where grass and water are good for camp. Vil
iistas are completely exhausted by the Juarez battle and Amer
ican pursuit.
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WASHINGTON, June 17 (by Associated Press).—Tele
grams from Mexico indicate a feeling that Villistas will take
reprisals on American mining companies operating south of
Chihuahua, Wires and railroad lines south of Chihuahlia have
been cut. Americans are endeavoring to leave Mexico through
Parral and Laredo.
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BITTER FIGHT NOW STAGED
i SENATE OVER THE KNOX
RESOLUTION RE THE LEAGUE
WASHINGTON, June 17 (by Associated Press).—The
senate today started its light <$ver the adoption of Senator
Knox’s resolution separating the league of nations covenant
from the peace treaty. It is expected that the debate will last
several days and be bitter. The league supporters claim they
have enough votes to defeat the measure. Several senators
opposing the league will follow President Wilson’s tour speak
ing against the league.
SOLDIER IS KILLED
AND MANY INJURED
BY HUT COLLAPSING
BREST, June 17 (by Associated
Press).—The Knights ot Columbus hut
collapsed during a boxing match. Oae
American soldier was killed, two an
dying and over one hundred were
injured.
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FEDERATION OF LABOR
ASKS FOR RECOGNITION
OF IRISH REPUBLIC
ATLANTIC CITT, June 17 (by An
sociated Press).—The American Fed
eration of Labor convention has
adopted a resolution urging1 congress
to recognise an Irish republio and
recommending that the Irish represen
tatives get a hearing at Paris.
GERMAN DELEGATE TO PEACE
CONFERENCE IS STONED IN
DEPART1NCFROM VERSAILLES
PARIS, June 17 (by Associated Press).—Dr. Melchoir,
one of the principal delegate and woman secretary was hit
on the head by stones during the demonstration against the
Germans by the French populace when they departed from
Versailles last night.
WEIMAR, June 17 (by Asociated Press).—The new allied
reply has been received and Germans are depressed. It is be
lieved highly improbable that the Germans will sign the treaty.
Germans are embittered over the report that a French mob
stoned the helpless German delegates at Versailles.
PARIS, June 17 (by Associated Press)!—The council of
ten of the peace confereneeueceived the Turkish mission in the
cloak room of Quidorsay palace. The Turks are headed by
Damad Ferid, Pasha Grand Vizier.
WAR HMEPR0fflBITl¥ IS
NOT LIKELY BE REPEALED
AND WILL S00N.BE EMM
WASHINGTON, June 17 (by Associated Press).—The
house judiciary committee, by'a vote of 10 to 3, refused to .
adopt Representative Igoe’s motion repealing war time pro
hibition,’ insofar as it affects beer and light wines, lgoe, of
Missouri, Guarnteed of Ohio, and Class of Wisconsin, sup
ported the motion. The two former are Democrats and the lat
ter a Republican.
AERIAL ROUTE
BE MAPPED BY
ARMY PLANES
WASHINGTON, June 17 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Four army planes
start on a flight from Mineola field,
New York to map a transcontinental
aerial route. They are to stop at
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Columbus,
Indianapolis Chicago, Milwaukee, St.
Paul, Minneapolis, Fargo and Bismark.
WILSON PLANS VISIT
TO WESTERN CITIES
SEATTLE, June 17 (by Associated
Press).—A special to the Post Intel
ligencer says President Wilson will
probably visit Seattle, Spokane and
Portland.
VANCOUVER EXCURSION
LEAVES FOR ALASKA
VANCOUVER, June 17 (by Asso
ciated Press).—A hundred and thirty
midnight sun excursionists left here
on Saturday for Fort Yukon.
CALIFORNIA OPERATORS
HAVE GONE (HI STRIKE
SAN FRANCISCO, June 17 (by As
sociated Press).—Bight 'thousand tele
phone employes have struck through
out California.
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TEN WINNIPEG
STRIKERS ARE
DEPORTED
WINNIPEG, June 17 (by Associated
Press).—Ten strike leaders were ar
rested and taken away from Winnipeg.
The Royal Northwest mounted police
raided the labor temple and seized a
quantity of literature, some of which
is believed to be of Bolsheviki nature.
Rev. Wm. Ivens, Aldermen John Quinn
and A. A. Seape were among the men
arrested and taken from their beds
before daylight.
BONEDRYCASEBEFORE
COMMISSIONER’S COURT
This afternoon William Urquhart
was tried in the commissioner’s court
charged with a violation of the Alaska
dry law. The case was bitterely con
tested, Assistant District Attorney
Murphy prosecuting and Attorney
Donhoe representing the defendant.
Deputy Marshal Kavanaugh signed the
complaint and was the principal wit
hess for the government. Deputy Mar
shal I'arrel and Guard George Hickman
also testified for the prosecution and
half a dozen witnesses were on the
stand for the defense. No verdict had
been rendered up to the hour of going
to proas.
The trial Jury consists of H. A.
Slater. Georgs A Harmon, BartlcV
Howard, George Scott, K. G. Robinson,
Andrew Cohrs, Henry Schaltz, Lou
Smith, W. A. Hesse. H. B. Wolklnf.
C. P. MlchelesoD and N. J. Black.
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