The Cordova Daily Times
__(Member of Associated Press) _* ^__
VOL, IV. NO. 289 _CORDOVA, ALASKA, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 5, 1919_PRICE TEN CENTS
PASSENGER SERVICE NOW ON WAR BASIS
WILL FORCE HUNS TO SIGN PROTOCOL
AMERICAN CONSULAR AGENT JENKINS IS RELEASED BY MEXICO
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MAY SETTLE COAL STRIKE
BY GIVING MINERS ICREASE
. OF TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT
'CHICAGO. Dec. 5 (by Associated
Press).-i-No suspension of mail or ex
press trains is contemplated under the j
program for fuel conservation, but j
more drastic rules governing the use
of fuel have been issued to the vari
• ous industries.
1. C. Wells, editor of the Trade Jour
nal. says that private advices indicate
that the operators are considering the
25 per cent increase which has been
suggested for the miners. The in
crease, he said, would add 30 per cent
to the cost of production.
Garfield’s Statement
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (by Associ
ated Press).—Fuel Administrator Gar
field said today that the production of
coal is getting closer to normal, but
^ that the stringency in the Middle
West was acute.
Service May Be Cut One-Third
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Orders for the limita
tion of train service to conserve coal
have been received here from the rail
way administration. As the California
railroads are using oil. they will not
be much affected, hut a material re
duction is expected in the Northwest,
where the train service probably will
be cut one-third.
On a War Basis
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (by Associated
Press).—The Eastern passenger train
service will be reduced to a war basis
on December 10, on account of the
. coal shortage.
The order is even stricter than the
war orders, and for the first time in
twenty years the famous Twentieth
Century Limited has been taken off
the schedule.
Canadian Coal for Montana
HELENA. Mont., Dec. 5 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The public service
commission announced today that
coal for Montana is on the way from
Canada.
Great White Way Affected
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (by Associated
Press).—Electric heating of subway
trains has been suspended during the
rush hours in order to save coal. The
big electric signs on the “white way”
are to be operated only one hour each
day, from 7 o’clock to 8:30.
Governor Seizes Mines
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Dec. 5 (by
Associated Pregs).—Governor Gard
ner has proclaimed the seizure of fif
teen coal mines in Barton county.
Wants Miners and Operators to Meet
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 5 (by As
sociated Press).—Governor Cox has
called a meeting of miners and oper
ators in an effort to settle the coal
strike in Ohio. The governor's ac
tion was taken after a conference with
leaders of both sides to the contro
versy.
The governor’s office believes that
a settlement of the coal strike in Ohic
is very near. Governor Cox is at
tempting to settle the strike upon tin
basis of a wage scale higher than the
14 per cent increase offered by the
government.
No Shortage in the Northwest
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (by Associ
ate*] Press).—Louis Hill, president ol
the Great Northern railroad, said last
night that he had been given assur
ances that the supply of coal in the
Northwest would not be disturbed be
cause of the present critical situation
The Great Northern railroad, he said
had half a million tons of coal, oi
enough to last for traffic purposes un
til the Great Lakes were open to navi
gation in the spring.
Check to Christmas Travel
SEATTLE, Dec. 5 (by Associated
Press).—The Northwest railroad pas
senger service is included in the West
ern service cut of one-third, beginning
Sunday. To save coal, the limited
train service will be allowed to carry
only essential freight. The order will
check the customary Christmas travel
Martial Law in Oklahoma
M’ALESTER, Okla., Dec. 5 (by As
sociated Press).—Martial law has
been proclaimed in six Oklahoma coal
counties.
ANOTHER l.W.W
IS ARRESTED
FOR HOMICIDE
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SEATTLE, Dec. 5 (by Associated
Press).—Dick Gravel, alias Jack
Lewis, was arrested here yesterday
and taken to Centralia to face a mur
der charge in connection with the
Armistice day shooting,
the running board of an automobile
It is alleged that Lewis stood on
near the T. W. W. hall and fired into
the paraders.
A state-wide search has been made
for Lewis and Ole Hansen, the latter
of whom is still at large.
SINN FEINERS
ARE LIKENED
TO BOLSHEVIK!
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (by Associated
Press).—Seven members of the Ulster
Unionist Council arrived here yes
terday from Ireland. In statements
made to representatives of the press
they likened the methods of the Sinn
Feinn in Ireland to those of the Bol
sheviki, and announced that they
were here to protest against the prop
aganda being carried on in this coun
try in behalf of the Sinn Fein.
Six of the delegation are clergymen.
JENKINS GIVEN HIS LIBERTY
BY GOVERNMENT OF CARRANZA
WHEN AMERICA SHOWS HAND
JENKINS IS RELEASED
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MEXICO CITY, Dec. 5 (by
Associated Press).—Jenkins, the
American consular agent at
Puebla, was released last night
by a judge of that city, and
went immediately to his home.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (by Associ
ated Press).—The United States em
bassy at Mexico City notified the
state department today that Jenkins
had been released.
The dispatch from the embassy ar
rived just before Senators Fall and
Hitchcock went to the White House
to confer with President Wilson rela
i tive to the resolution introduced in
| the senate ordering a break with the
I Carranza government.
President Wilson said he would re
' serve judgment ift the matter.
Break Might Not Be Advisable
Democrats in the senate today said
j that Secretary of State Lansing and
Ambassador Fletcher regarded the
| Fall resolution as premature, and
urged that action in the matter should
await the outcome of present nego
; tiations.
It was said that both officials had
expressed doubt as to whether Car
j ranza would regret the withdrawal of
j American recognition, and it was
thought that the severance of diplo
matic relations would embarrass the
i protection of life and property of
m
Americans in Mexico.
Another Border Raid
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 5 (by Asso
ciated Press).—General Wolters, com
manding the Texas cavalry, has re
ceived a report to the effect that Mex
ican bandits raided a-store near the
border, eleven miles south of Zapata.
The bandits bound the owner of the
store and fled across the border.
Mexico Has Many Planes
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (by Associ
ated Press).—Brigadier Gener Mitch
ell, chief of operations of the army air
service, told the committee on mili
tary affairs of the house of representa
tives today that Mexico had twenty
four war airplanes at Chihuahua alone,
which had been obtained from Ger
many. It was reported, he said, that
former German flyers were serving in
the Mexican army.
The release of Jenkins has served
to relieve the tension regarding the
Me lean situation. Jenkins has writ
ten to Representative Davis stating
that'be believes that intervention in
Mexico will not be necessary.
Senator Fall said that his visit to
the White House has given'him assur
ance that President Wilson is capable
of handling the Mexican situation, de
spite reports to the contrary.
It is understood that President Wil
son will communicate with congress
on the Mexican situation before Mon
day.
CRA PENNSYLVANIA
TRAIN IS CANCELED
PHILADELPHIA, Dee. 5 (by Asso
ciated Press).-—The Broadway Lim
ited, the twenty-hour Pennsylvania
train between New York and Chicago,
will be discontinued December 10, tc
save coal.
CARPENT1ER KNOCKS OUT IDS
OPPONENT IN 01 ROUND AND
NOW WANTS TO MEET DEMPSEY
LONDON, Dec. 5 (by Associated
Press).—Georges Carpentier, the
French pugilist, yesterday afternoon
won the heavyweight championship of
Europe by knocking out Joe Beckett,
the English aspirant, in the first
round, after one minute and ten sec
onds of fighting.
The prince of Wales witnessed the
bout, and at its conclusion extended
his congratulations to Carpentier and
shook hands with Beckett, wishing
the latter “better luck next time.”
The Daily Mail accuses Beckett of
“sheer stupidity,” but Carpentier is
generally acknowledged to be the best
man.
It is probable that arrangements
will be made for Carpentier to meet
Dempsey, the American champion.
Dempsey Willing
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5 (by Associ
ated Press).—Jack Deijipsey, cham
pion heavyweight pugilist, said last
night that ho was not surprised that
Carpentier won the bout in London.
He was ready, he said, to meet any
. fighter in the world if offered his
price.
Claims Fight Is Contracted For
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 5 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Dominick Totorich, a
fight promoter here, says that Demp
sey is under contract to meet Carpen
tier in this city.
Marquis of Queensberry Rules to Go
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (by Associated
Press).—Following the Carpentier
Beckett contest, a meeting was held
in London of leading representatives
of American and European boxing to
consider a new set of rules to super
sede the Marquis of Queensberry
rules.
Champion Knocks Out His Man
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 5 (by Associated
Press).—Pete Herman, the bantam
weight champion, knocked out “Kid”
I Regan of St. Louis last night in the
| third round of a scheduled eight-round
1 bout.
ALLIES NOW THREATEN COERCION
TO COMPEL SIGNING OF PROTOCOL
TO PEACE TREATY BY GERMANY
PARIS, Dec. 5 (by Associated
Press).—The Paris newspapers state
that the supreme council of the peace
confereifce has decided that coercion
is the only argument likely to impress
the Germans and force them to sign
the protocol to the treaty.
Marshal Foch was in attendance at
the secret meeting of the council
where the matter was considered, and
it is understood that he is planning to
put into execution a plan which he
drafted last June the threat of which
brought the German plenipotentiaries
to Versailles.
What Is Likely to Happen
LONDON, Dec. 5 (by Associated
Press).- }t is rumored that allied
j troops may occupy Essen and other
German cities.
Germans Still Defiant
BASEL, Dec. 5 (by Associated
| Press).—According to the Berliner
; Tageblatt, the German government
1 has no intention of answering the note
i of the supreme council of the peace
; conference regarding the signature to
I the protocol guaranteeing the execu
tion of the treaty, but will attempt to
reach an oral, agreement.
Hungary Threatens Czechs
COPENHAGEN, Dec. 5 (by Associ
ated Press).—Czechoslovakia has or
dered the mobilization of three mili
tary classes. Twenty-one Czech divi
sions are advancing toward the Hun
garian frontier.
It is reported that the Hungarian
frontier forces have been active re
cently.
Americans Coming Home
The American peace" delegation will
lie gone from Paris by Tuesday next,
leaving Ambassador Wallace as the
only representative of the United
States on the supreme council.
OIL PROMOTERS
MUST EXPLAIN
I SALESOFSTOCK
CHARLESTON, Mo., Dec. 5 (by As
sociated Press).—Lieutenant Governor
Wallace Crossley, Circuit Judge Bur
ney and former State Treasurer Deal
are charged in suit filed here yester
day with misrepresentations in con
nection with the sale of oil stocks.
Judgment for $47,000 is asked
against them.
STRIKERS ARRESTED
AFTER DYNAMITING
OF WORKMAN’S HOME
PITTSBURG, Pa., Dee. 5 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Seventy-six men, be
lieved to be steel strikers, have been
arrested here following an explosion
of dynamite under the residence of
Felix Diarkardt, a workman.
RESOLUTION TO
DECLARE WAR
TO BE AT AN END
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (by Associ
ated Press).—Representative Tink
ham, Republican, of Massachusetts,
yesterday introduced in the house a
joint resolution declaring the war with
Germany to be ended.
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (by Associated
Press).—The pound sterling dropped
to $:?.S6% today, which is the record
low price for that exchange.
EMMA GOLDMAN
AND A. BERKMAN
ON THEIR WAY
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (by Associated
Press).—Alexander Berkman and
j Emma Goldman, who have worked to
gether in anarchistic activities for
j thirty years, today left the mainland
j of the United States probably never
to return. They were taken to Ellis
island to await deportation for urging
the overthrow of the government of
the United States by violence. They
will be sent back to Russia.
Berkman purchased a supply of
clothing and new glasses, as he will
I be unable to get them in Russia.
| Berman declared that he was not
averse to deportation to soviet Rus
sia, and predicted a revolution in the
United States within five years.
Emma Goldman said the American
government was doing the very things
which were done by the czar before
the revolution in Russia.
MEATPACKERS
MUST APPEAR
AND ANSWER
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (by Associ
ated Press).—Complaints have been
issued at the instance of the federal
trade commission charging the five
big Chicago meat packers with viola
tion of the Clayton anti-trust act,
through the alleged purchase and con
trol of thirty-one corporations han
dling food products.
The packers are required to make
answer within forty days.