The Cordova Daily Times
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VOLUME ONE. NUMBER 298.. CORDOVA, ALASKA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1915. _I’KH h I LN < l~.X I
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SEATTLE, Nov. 26. — Mr. James
Wirkershnm, delegate to Congress
from Alaska, and Mr. William Edes.
chairman of the Alaska Engineering
Commission, were the guests of honor
at a banquet given by the Arctic Club
the night before Thanksgiving. Both
of the guests addressed the members
in an interesting manner, and dis
cussed the coming development of
Alaska in glowing terms. Mr. Wlch
ejt^ham said that he would introduce
a bill in the coming Congress to con
fer statehood upon Alaska, and also
a bill which would serve to conserve
the fish supply in the waters of the
territory, so as to prevent this great
potential wealth of Alaska from being
depleted. Mr. Edes confined his talk
to the government railroad, whose
building he is supervising, and said
that the commission had experienced
no difficulty in construction, and that
many roads in the States were built
under more adverse conditions. He
said that the road would he carrying
coal from the Matanuska fields in the
spring of 1917. and that the complete
line into Fairbanks would be fin
ished and in operation within three
years.
KEIECOTT DEAL
NEW YORK, Nov. 26. — A repre
sentative group of Russian banr.s are
negotiating with the hig bankers of
this city for a new credit of sixty
million dollars, which will be used to
pay for the Immense quantities of
railroad and war materials that Rus
sia has purchased in the United
States. They have already succeeded
in borrowing twenty-five million here
on the acceptances of tile local banks.
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VICTORIA, Nov. 26. — The Chilean
chip Carael Mapu was driven ashore
In yesterday’s gale at Schooner Cove,
on the west const of Vancouver Is
land. The entire crew of twenty-five
perished in the breakers, and the ship
Itself is a total wreck, being a mass
of tangled machinery and pounded
plates, irreparably damaged. The
storm was one of the worst that has
swept this coast for years, and it is
feared that other vessels may have
suffered because of It.
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Last evening The Jesters pleasant
ly entertained a large crowd of
young people at a dance at the Wind
sor Hotel. Clayson’s orchestra of
seven pieces furnished the music.
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Axel Anderson has returned from a
trip to the States.
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
LONDON, Nov. 26.—Tlie text of the Greek government’s
replv to the allies’ collective note has not yet been math* pub
lic, but from what can be learned of the feelings of the offi
cials it is apparent that the British government at least is
satisfied with the Greek reply to the allied demands. I lie
Greek assurances given in his reply differ materially from
the evasive and' vague expressions of benevolent neutrality
which characterized all the previous efforts of the allies to
get a definite expression of opinion from Athens. The note
promises in no uncertain terms that no measures will be taken
' by Greece against the Serbian forces to retreat acro-s the
Greek frontier.
ATHENS, Nov. ‘Jfi.—Greece lias replied officially to the
demands presented her by the joint diplomatic note last Tint
day, her reply being couched in very friendly terms, and con
ceding every point which the allies asked for. The troubled
situation seems to have definitely cleared, and both sides
seem to be happy over the successful culmination.
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LONDON, Nov. 26.—Russia is massing a heavy army
with artillery, cavalry and infantry regiments, with Odessa
as its base, preparatory to invading Bulgaria. D is reported
that the Czar lias promised the Russian soldiers that they will
enter Bulgaria within a week, and that the men are eager for
the expedition. The indications are growing that this cam
paign will he launched through Rouraania, and Russia is
bringing all possible pressure to bear upon the Bucharest gov
ernment to get their consent to the movement of troops across
Roumanian territory. The Roumanian officials have not yet
given a decisive answer, but they are being strongly influ
enced and impressed by the fact that the Russians have con
centrated an army of a quarter of a million at Ismail Esrens,
close to the Roumanian border.
BERLIN, Nov. 26.—Great consignments of heavy Japan
ese guns are arriving daily at Odessa, to he used by the Rus
sians in participating in the Balkan campaign. It is expected
that the Russians will be prepared to make their first move
against Bulgaria by Sunday night. A large army have been
concentrated at Odessa, ready to move at a moment’s notice,
and the delay heretofore has been caused through waiting for
the Japanese cannon.
PETROGRAD, Nov. 20.-—Italy has commenced to land
large bodies of troops at Avlona in Albania, apparently for
the purpose of participating in the Balkan campaign.
SALONIKI, Nov. 20.—That the allies are preparing to
continue their operations in the Balkans, and remain here for
an indefinite period seems certain, as they are landing a large
amount of machinery at this city for the purpose of installing
an electric power station, and are awarding contracts for
barracks for executive officers and for their men. From the
specifications in the contracts it is learned that the buildings
will be of a substantial and permanent character.
GERMAN TROOPS TO ATTACK MONASTIR.
BUCHAREST, Nov. 26.—It is reported here tlmt five
German regiments have reached Prilip, in south**™ Serbia,
and that these troops will supersede tin* Bulgarians, and
march forward to Monastir. Th** reason for lli<* change is at
tributed to the facts that the Greeks would resent an occupa
tion of Monastir by the Bulgarians, and' it is thought they
will hesitate to protest against a German occupation of the
city. The Bulgarians will support the Teutons in th** move
ment, lmt the Germans will lend the attack and occupy the
city if it falls.
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ITALIANS ATTACKING AUSTRIAN DEFENCES.
ROME, Nov. 26.—The fierce fighting around Gorizia
|continues with hardly any interruption, the Italian forces
I keeping one attack closely followed by another, and directing
their troops at various points in the Austrian line of dot cnees.
I An important victory was won yesterday when the Italians
stormed and captured a line of Austrian trenches between the
fourth summit of Monte San Michele and the church of San
Martina. The Italians have succeeded in retaining the
trenches despite the desperate counter attacks of the
; Austrians.
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TEUTONS CAPTURE 10,000 SERBIAN PRISONERS.
BERLIN, Nov. 26.—The war office issued an official
bulletin this morning, announcing that when the Austro
!Germans captured Mitrovitza over ten thousand Serbian
prisoners were taken Seventy-four hundred more were cap
tured when Pristina fell Into the hands of the Central powers.
GERMAN CRUISER FRAUENLOB IS SUNK.
LONDON, Nov. 26.—It is semi-officially announced that
the German semi-protected cruiser Frauenlob had been tor
pedoed and sunk by an allied submarine of th** smith coast
off Sweden, at about the same point where the allies sunk the
Undine, a sister ship of tin* Frauenlob. Tin* Frauenlob was
1 a 2,700 ton ship, and carried a crew of 275 men.
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UNCLE SAM NOT REPRESENTED ON PEACE SHIP.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.—President Wilson says that
die United States as a government will take no part in the
peace conference campaign now progressing in America and
' in other neutral countries, but that the administration will
! interpose no objection to the matter as an unofficial move
ment. Wilson does not believe that the time is ripe or oppor
tune for him to take any steps in the matter officially. The
peace ship which Henry Ford has chartered to take the peace
emissaries to Europe will not carry any representative ot the
American government. Wilson is carefully watching the
progress nf the peace negotiations being manipulated by
Ford', and is showing great interest in them.
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SALONIKI, Nov. 26.—The French troops in Serbia yes
terday stormed and captured the town of Brousnik, west of
Krivolak, inflicting a heavy loss on the Bulgarians and' forc
ing them to retire.
AUSTRIANS BEING DRIVEN OUT OF TRENCHES.
HOME, Nov. 26.—It is officially announced that addi
tional ground in the Calvario forest, northeast ot Gorizia, has
been captured, the Austrians being driven out of their
trendies, which were occupied and have been retained by the
invading Italians.
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FRENCH AND GERMANS FIGHTING IN SNOWFALL.
FARTS, Nov. 26.—The first signs of winter have ap
peared' along the western fighting line, and snow is falling in
the Vosges mountains, where the French and Germans are
facing each other on opposite heights.
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ITALIANS SURE TO CAPTURE GORIZIA.
LONDON, Nov. 26.—The capture of Gorizia hy the Ital
ians seems imminent. The city is the key to the Austrian
frontal fortifications along the northern border, as it com
mands the railroad lines which run through the upper and
lower Izonso valleys.
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MITAU HAS BEEN EVACUATED BY GERMANS.
FETROGRAD, Nov. 26.—From German prisoners, who
have been brought here, after being captured before Riga, it
is learned that the rumors of the full evacuation of Mitau by
the Teutons, are correct. There are no longer any German
troops in the vicinity.
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KAISER DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY OF WAR.
ROME, Nov. 26.—Cardinal Hartmann, of Cologne, who
recently held a conference with Prince Buelow in Zurich,*
which was rumored to be on the subject of peace, presented a
letter to Pope Benedict today from Emperor William, in
which the kaiser disclaims all responsibility for the war, as
sorting that Germany acted in self-defense.
GERMANS ARE FORCING THE SERBIANS BACK.
BERLIN, Nov. 26.—A second official statement concern-,
ing the operations in Serbia says that the Serbian troops are
lighting a rear guard action against the Teutonic forces near
Mitrovitza and Sionieia, but that they are being consistently
driven back by the troops under General Von Mackensen.
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EMPEROR YOSHIHITO PAYS VISIT TO MAUSOLEA.
KIOTO, Nov. 26.—Accompanied by the whole court, J
Emperor Yoshihito left here this morning for Imagumano
mura, in the suburbs of Kioto, to visit the mausolea of the
Emperors Kokaku, Ninko and Komei. This was to permit
the emperor to pay his respects and formally announce the
conclusion of the accession to the spirits of several of his
imperial predecessors, as he had done previously before the
mausolea of Emperor Jimrnu and Emperor Mutsuhito.
Emperor Kokaku was the great grandfather of the late
Emperor Mutsuhito, Emperor Ninko the grandfather and
Emperor Komei the father of Emperor Mutsuhito. The tombs
of those emperors are at the same place in a peaceful hamlet
named Imagumano.
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PITTSBURG, Nov. 26. — Emissar
ies of the Chinese government are In
this city negotiating for the purchase
of steel rails for the construction of
four thousand miles of railroad. The
government is planning to build a
system of strategic lines running
through the more important pro
vinces, with terminals on the sea
coast, and it is hoped to commence
construction as soon after the first
of the year as the rails can be deliv
ered. The steel mills are working
twenty-four hours each day, running
three shifts, and the problem or get
ting this huge order of rails out in
quick time is complicated by the large
quantity of war orders that are be
ing turned out for the allies.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 26. — Andrew
Carnegie celebrated his eightieth
birthday yesterday by remaining
quietly at his home, where he re
ceived a few close personal friends,
who remained to enjoy Thanksgiving
dinner with him. Mr. Carnegie told
his friends that the great mission of
his life was to further the cause of
international peace, and affirmed that
he was not downhearted because of
the immense tragedy that was de
vastating Europe. He confidently
predicted that peace would soon bo
restored in Europe, and that it would
be upon a lasting basis, whereby the
armaments of the nations would be
restricted and international jealousy
largely done away with.
THIRTEEN KILLED
HOT SPRINGS, Ark., Nov. 2G.^
A tornado swept through the farming
district south of this city yesterday
evening and laid waste the entire
country-side, overturning buildings
and killing a large amount of live
stock. From the half complete re
ports so far received it is learned
that thirteen persons have been
killed, mostly through their homes
collapsing on them. Refugees are
coming into this city in large num
bers, and are being taken care of by
the city authorities.
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George Williams intends leaving on
the Alameda for New York, and from
there wdll go to London to visit his
parents. Two of his brothers are now
serving in the English army, and
George may later decide to enlist.
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P. E. Butler, steward at the com
pany hospital, is on the sick list, and
Mrs. J. E. Keating Is In charge of the
hospital.