The Cordova Daily Times
VOLCMK ONK. NUMBER 255 CORDOVA, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1915. PRICE TKX CENTS.
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JIG PLANS FOR
WASHINGTON. Oct.6—Besides the
two battle cruisers decided on at the
last naval conference, the building
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program of the navy comprises the
construction of two super dread
naughts at a cost of eighteen million
each. The high officials of the naty
feel that the danger from submarines
has been over estimated, and the suc
cess of the allies in cripp’ing Ger
many’s submarine operations has
caused the government to hestitate
"m over an extensive submarine building
program. That some submarines wil
be built is assured and that they will
be of a distinct and powerful type is
also sure, but the extremists who de
manded scores of the little under wa
ter craft have been outwitted.
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CHICAGO WUST
CHICAGO, Oct. ti—The saloon iu
terests of this city were thrown into
consternation today when they wore
informed by order of the mayor that
hereafter all saloons within the city
limits would have to be closed on Sun
day. The present law requires their
closing, but it has never been enforced,
the situation being similar to that in
New York,, where in Inference to
public opinion on the matter, the po
lice authorities have tacitly consented
to the violation of the law by the li
quor dealers. The present order is
given on the responsibility of the ma
yor, and the police have been instruct
ed to see that hereafter the law is
obeyed. The saloon owners and hotel
keepers have decided to ask the gov
ernor to call a special session of the
legislature for the purpose of consid
ering the situation and affording re
lief. They plan the introduction of
a bill allowing all the large cities in
the State to vote seperately on the
matter of Sunday closing.
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Alameda Sails South.
The steamer Alameda arrived from
westward at 1 o'clock this morning
and remained in port until 5 o'clock
this afternoon, loading ore, before sail
ing for Seattle.
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George A. Harmon left on the launch
Waif this morning for Port Wells,
where he will complete putting in the
tramway for the Cordova Mining and
Development Company.
Carl Carlson will be the watchman
in charge of the Geodetic boat Taku,
which is on the ways here for the
winter.
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Lyle Larson, N. Baxter, J. E.
Boynton, Thos. Hinton and John At
cheson, of Chisana, are registered at
the Alaskan hotel.
Geo. Baldwin and Frank Kernan,
well-known mining operators from
Valdez, spent the day in town on their
way to the states.
Attorney Maurice D. Leehey, of
Seattle, who mixed pleasure with busi
ness on a trip to the westward, is
greeting Cordova friends.
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LONDON, Oct. ff—The exhausting infantry charges by the
allies have been discontinued along the western front to allow
the troops to have a period of rest from the nerve racking strain
of constant fighting in the trenches, and charging across the
open ground into the positions of the enemy. The noise of bat
tle is greater than ever, however, for the artillery has taken up
the burden laid down by the infantry and the roar of the big
guns and the scream of the shells speeding forward on their
death’s errand is continous. Neither side has forced any ex
changes of territory to date, and both armies are enjoying a
breathing spell from the terrible work of the past ten days.
BERLIN, Oct. ff>—The war office states that the recent gen
eral offensive undertaken by the allies was a failure and re
sulted in no permanent or material gains for the French and
British. The statement says that the allies hoped to drive the
Germans from French soil, and that their greatest strength
was exerted in the effort, which gained them but a few yards of
jGerman trenches. It is also claimed that the allies hoped by
taking this offensive to influence certain of the neutral nations
to enter the conflict on their side, and that this design has also
< proven to be fruitless.
BERLIN, Oct. (>—The war office announced officially this
morning that the British attack on the German fortifications
north of the village of Loos bad been repulsed with heavy
losses to the enemy. At other points along the western front
the German troops are holding the attack of the French and
British, while in the fighting near Givenchy, a section of the
trenches lost to the French in the fighting last week has been
recovered. The artillery of both sides is constantly engaged,
and enormous numbers of shells are being fired daily.
BULGARIA READY FOR WAR
Special to The Times By Associated Pres9.
LONDON, Oct. 6—Bulgaria lias asked for and obtained
twenty-four hours extension of the Russian ultimatum com
manding the Sofia government to compel the withdrawal of
German officers from the control of the Bulgarian military
forces. It is accepted here as a foregone conclusion that Bul
garia will throw in her lot with the Central Powers, and attack
Serbia and Greece, and probably Roumania, hoping to obtain
•lie whole of Macedonia from the first two, and the Dobrudja j
from the latter. The allies are all prepared to attack Bulgaria
on the the first sign of definite hostility she displays. I he
Bulgarian troops have been drawn up along the Greek and
Serbian borders in such a way as to be construed as menacing,
mid a Bulgarian revenue cutter has pursued ■ several Greek
sailing vessels. Bulgaria immediately after the conclusion of
the agreement between herself and Turkey which gave the
former the Dedoagatch railway and other territorial censes
sions, seized all the Greeks and other Christians who had de
serted' from the Turkish army and sought refuge across the
border, and turned them over to the Turkish authorities. Large
quantities of food and other supplies have been sent to Turkey
from Bulgaria. It is reported here that tlire*1 fifths of the
Bulgarian troops will be used to attack Serbia, while the re-)
mainder will be disposed so as to hold the Greeks in check il
they attempt to come to the aid of their ally.
SOFIA, Oct. 6—It is reported here that during the con
ference between Premier Radoslavoff, and the representative-,
of the political parties composing the parliament, the premier;
said, “We are confident that there will be war. For our own
interest only will it be waged, and for the purpose of wresting
from our enemies everything that they took from us two years
ago. \Vp must exact satisfaction fur every insult heaped upon
us at that time.” ,
MAUVE ESj
KATA IXA, Oct. 6—'Tuesday afternoon a double tragedy
was enacted'at the Chileat village, a short distance from Katal
ia. Two Indians who had been drinking rather freely, became
involved in a quarrel which resulted in one Charley Koeklow
drawing a gun and shooting Charley Thomas, who died almost
instantly from the wounds received’. Koeklow becoming
alarmed at his rash deed and evidently fearful of the con
sequences turned the. weapon on himself and ended his life.
The news of the affair was brought to town by several
natives ami Judge Gray, who is ex-officio coroner started a
party out in search of the bodies. They were both found on tliej
beach and brought to Katalla. There are no gunshot
wounds or powder marks on the remains of Kocklow and some
little mystery surrounds his death. The coroner is now on the
way to tlie scene of the tragedy and as soon as he can summon
the witnesses, which will not likely be until tomorrow morning,
an inquest will be held. _
Another Assurance That Settlement Is Near.
WASHINGTON, Oct, 6—The Secretary of State announced
today that additional advices received from Germany had
thoroughly cleared the situation in regard to the negotiations
over the sinking of the Arabic. Lansing said that Germany
had disvowed the act of her submarine commander in sinking
the boat, and had agreed to pay an indemnity for all Ameri
can lives lost.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6—Ambassador BernstorfT informed
Lansing this morning that the Arabic case was making such
progress in his opinion that the American government would
be fully satisfied with the matter shortly. BernstorfT told the
secretary that a settlement of the difficulty could be expected
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German Ship Attacked Without Warning.
BERLIN, Oct 6—A commission appointed by the govern
ment to investigate the sinking of a German steamer in the Bal
tic has rendered its conclusions and have decided that the ship
was attacked'without warning by a British submarine and sunk
by shell fire. This is the evidence submitted to the commission
by the German officers in charge of the sunken vessel.
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Dumba Ends His Diplomatic Career.
NEW YORK, Oct. 6—Ambassador Dumba, accompanied
by his wife sailed from here today to Rotterdam, in accordance
with his recall from Washington by his home government at the
request of the Wilson administration. The ambassador re
fused to comment on the Archibald incident, and smilingly
warded oft' the reporters who accosted him. He said he was
glad to be homeward' bound, and had enjoyed his stay in
America, despite the unfortunate incident that marked the end
of his diplomatic career here.
Movements Greek Troops Are Kept Secret.
ATHENS, Oct. fi—Premier Venizelos addressed the Cham
ber of Deputies today in answer to an interrogatory- as to the
significance of the landing of French troops at Saloniki. \ en
izelos explained to the Chamber the reasons for the coming of
the allied troops, the Chamber unanimously passed a vote of
confidence in the government. The destination and idsposi- j
tion of the troops landed yesterday has been kept secret, a strict i
censorship being exercised to prevent news of the military op
erations of the Greek troops and their allies from being made
public. King Constantine is in hearty accord with his cabinet,
and the nation is united, the people having the utmost confi
dence in Venizelos and his judgment.
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Greece Objects to Landing Allied Troops.
ATHENS, Oct. 6—The government has received a formal
protest against the landing of the allied troops at Saloniki. ;
The protest was made by the Austrian and German diplomatic
representatives. No reply has so far been made by the foreign
secretary to the protest. ,
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Anglo-French Loan Oversubscribed.
NEW YORK, Oct. 6—The Anglo-French loan of half bil
lion dollars has been oversubscribed. The banking linn ofTT. i
P. Morgan & Co., made this announcement on the opening of
business this morning and stated that the subscription books
had been closed.
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Russians Still Repulsing the Invaders.
LONDON, Oct. 6—While little news is being received from
the eastern front advices from Petrograd are reassuring, and
the Russians claim that they are still holding the Teutons under
Hindenberg, before Dvinsk, and that all attacks so far made
have been repulsed with heavy losses to the invaders. The
Russians have not yet been compelled to use their reserve
forces at this section.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 6—Ambassa
dor Morgentbau, the American repre
sentative at Constantinople who has
been instructed to offer his good ser
vices on behalf of the Armenians to
he Turkish government in regard to
:he reported astrocities against the
Armenians in the Lake Van region,
rhe action of the government in in
structing Morgenthau is the result of
:he unfriendly criticism of the ambas
sador by American Jews, who have
intended that Morgenthau was not
’ullfilling his whole duty in the prem
ses.
BENEFIT! BIN
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There will he an entertainment at
Empress theatre 'onight, at which
some exceptionally pleasing numbers
will be rendered. It is in the nature of
i benefit for George Hickman, who
is in the local hospital, suffering from
in injury received while taking part
n the smoker recently given by the
;rew of the Prometheus. Curly has
ilways been willing to volunteer his
services whenever called upon to help
jut at any affair given here, and now
hat he has been unfortunate enough
o be incapacitated from work the
"ordova Volunteer Fire Department,
if which he is a member, has arranged
he entertainment for tonight. The
’ollowing program will be rendered:
OVERTURE—
Mrs. H. I. Lewis and Geo. Dooley
MOTION PICTURE—
INDIAN CLUB SWINGING—
J. A. Wagster, U. S. S. Prometheus
HAWAIIAN MUSICAL SOLO—
J. Buchanan and H. B. Burkhart.
MOTION PICTURE—
VOCAL DUET—
Mrs. J. B. O'Neill Mrs. J. F. R. Appleby
VIOLIN AND VOCAL SOLO—
J. H. Chittenden, U. S. S. Prometheus
SOUTHERN BUCK AND WING—
Bob Baney.
MOTION PICTURE—
LOCAL JOTTINGS.
There will be a train for Chitina and
•iennecott tomorrow morning.
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A. N. Swallow, of Valdez, an em
)loye of the Alaska Road Commission,
s in town.
The launch Waif arrived yesterday
rom and left early this morning for
*ort Wells.
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Jack Rawson, who has been attend
ng court as a juror, returned from
.'aldez today.
N. J. Black has returned from Val
lez, where he served as a juror in the
listrict court.
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Our former townsman, Jack Lund,
vho is now at Juneau, is the father of
xmncing boy baby.
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Bert Reincke and R. J. Lougtin, of
[ditarod, are in town and are stopping
it the Alaskan hotel