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MROm NUMBER SEVENTY SEVEN, CORDOVA, ALASKA, 8ATI RDAY, MARCH 1915 = T1;N (ywrg7
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KILLED TRAIN
BOSTON, March 6 The American
Board of Foreign Missions has receiv
ed a letter from a representative at
Manzanillo, Mexico, under date or
February 4, stating that 600 people
were killed in January by a train
wreck on the line between Colima anu
Guadalajara, on the west coast. The
victims of the wreck were mostly fam
ilies of soldiers in the army of General
Carranza, who had just captured the
town of Guadalajara. The women and
children of the soldiers were bound
for that city to join their husbands
and fathers when the train plungeo
down a steep embankment, killing
practically all on board.
FINKELSTEIN OPENS
STORE IN M'CflRTHY
M’CAKTHY, March 4—M. Finkle
steln, of Flnkelstien & Sapiro, the
Cordova merchants, has rented the
Peter Johnson place here, and will
open up in a day or two with a stock
of clothing and furnishing goods.
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
LONDON, March fi—The weather conditions in
France and Belgium are getting better, and' the
allies are rapidly preparing for the general onslaught
against the German line, which the military nuthori
ties have promised would take place this spring as
soon as the weather conditions would permit of tlm
rapid movement of troops.
During the past several months the British and
Belgian troops on the line between the North Sea
and Arras have successfully withstood the repeated
attacks of the Germans, and have defeated their
every attempt to break through the line between the
Germans and French coast. From Arras, south to
Vosges, the French have continued to make slight
gains, and' to slowly but surely push the Germans
back.
B< 'cause of these failures of the Germans to make
any gains along flu* western front during the win
ter, there prevails throughout Kngland a spirit of
optimism as to the final outcome of the war, there
being no doubt in the minds of the people, and ini
fact among the high officials of the war department,'
that when the forward movement is inagurated the!
Germans will be driven back out of Belgium and |
across the border into their own territory.
This spirit of optimism is strengthen by the Bus
sian progress. Not only have the Russians stopped
Hindenberg’s dash through North Boland toward
Warsaw, but have actually pushed'back the invaders!
along the whole front until now the fighting is in
close proximity to the Kast Prussian border at on<
point.
In the south the Russians have tightened theii
grip on Galicia, and in Bukowina are re occupying
the country with a force sufficient to insure theii
permanent tenure. The Russian victory in the vnl
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levs of the Lonmitz and laikva, where twenty tlinns
and Austrians were captured, must cause the Teu
tons to evacuate the vicinity of Czernowitz, if they
have not already done so.
Still further south tin- allied fleets are hammer
ing at the gates of Constantinple so effectively that
the Turks are now rushing the troops, mobilized for
the Egyptian campaign, back to Constantinople to
defend that city.
Viewing the results of the past month, military
experts declare that without exception the fighting
both east and west has brought gains to the allies.
Slowly but surely the (ierman armv is melting awa'.
in both fields, while the allied armies are being
numerically strengthened' as thousands upon thous
amis of recruits from the training camps are being
rushed to the front. It is also believed that the
growing food shortage in (iermany will prove an
important factor in the struggle, and will material
ly aid tin- allies to victory.
FRENCH STEAMER AFIRE AT SEA
Special to The Times By Associated Brens.
LONDON, March (i—-The old French liner La
Touraine bound frdhi New York to France, is afire
at sea, according to wireless mesages received here
this morning. A number of stcanngs in the vicinity
of the La Touraine are rushing to her assistance.
The burning vessel carries H4 passengers and a
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crow of two hundred. She* is loaded heavily with
freight, principally war niuntions, including a large
quantity of rille carl ridges.
NEW YORK, March C The French st« anier I ,a
I onraine, from this city to Havre1, which is reporter]
afire at se*a, carries! a Imavy cargo of militarv sup
plie-s, including 140 rapid fire* guns, twelve hundreel
tuns of uniform cloth, fifteen hundred cases of maeli
inery, sweaters and hosiery for the soldiers, hundreds
ol wn^on wheels and a large assortment of ..IstiilTs.
LONDON, March (i Wireh •ss messages from
steamers which have reached the burning steamer
I<a I ouraine, state that the passengers and crew of
the steamer have boon taken off.
CANAL IS AGAIN
SLIDE
PANAMA, March 6—The canaT la
closed to all hut ships of light draft
because of a slide of earth from the
top of Culebra cut. north of Oold
Hill. A further slide Is proable, but
no serious tie-up is anticipated. The
present channel through the cut Is
very narrow, and ships of thirty foot
draft will probably be delayed until
some time next week.
MRS. A, E. TODD IS
VICTIM PAINFUL ACCIDENT
MVAHTHY. March 4—Mrs. A. K.
Todd, the wife of one of the leading
merchants here, met with a painful
accident yesterday, resulting in the
breaking of her arm in two places.
Mrs. Todd, with others, was out
hunting when she slipped and fell,
striking heavily on her arm. She was
brought here and is now under the
care of Dr. Bunch, of Kennecott, who
I reduced the fracture.
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I Today's news in today's Daily Time*
TROOPS AID IT ENTER WAR
OWE RE THE ALLIES
SALONIKA, March (5—-It is said that Bulgaria lias secret
ly mobilized three full army divisions, and is busily engaged in
other warlike preparations, dust what stand Bulgaria will
take is not definitely known. For some months diplomatic
officials of the Allies have been endeavoring to win Bulgaria to
their side of the controversy, but differences with the other Bal l
kan states has been the cause of considerable difficulty in pro
moting the negotiations. It is said that the other Balkan
states have been willing to make certain concessions to placate
Bulgaria, and it is possible that these concessions have been ac
cepted and Bulgaria will enter the war on the side of the Allies.
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TAKE PART EUROPEAN STRUGGLE
ATHENS, March 6—While the outcome of the meeting of
the Crown Council, which was in session this morning to con
sider what attitude Greece should take in the European con
flict, has not been made public, it is generally believed here that
the decision arrived at was that Greece will intervene, and take
up arms against Austria and Turkey. If this is the case the
mobilization of the Greek army will be commenced almost im
mediately.
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MUED FLEET NOW ONE-THIRO
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TENADOS, March fi—Dardanelles are now clean'd of
mines to Chanak Kalesi, one-third of the distance through the
straits. Mine sweepers are still working under the protection
of the allied fleet, which is keeping up a steady bombardment of
the forts on the European side of the straits.
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PETROGRAD, March 6—An official bulletin states that thft
Russian troops are still continuing their successful offensive
movement in Turkish Armenia. The Turks have been >heateii
all along the line, and are giving way before the advancing Rus
sians.
HYPOSCOPE IN THE TRENCHES.
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Photo by American Press Association.
Simple arrangement by which the soldiers can see what is In front witb
out exposing themselves to ftre.4
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TO ENTER INTO THE CONFLICT
BUCHAREST, March (5—A bill has been introduced in the
Roumanian chamber of Deputies, opening a credit of $4l),(H)<),<><)(>
for military expenses. The bill was introduced’ by the govern
ment, and by its terms the recruits of 1015 are summoned to ser
vice in the army.
RETROQRAI), March (>—The Russian army operating in
tin* south reports that they expect the retirement of the Aus
trian forces from Fzornowitz and all of Bukiwnia, where their
position has become untenable if the Russians are able to con
tinue their sucessful movement initiated at Stanislaus.
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BERLIN, March (i- Three hundred Ardeiiifp horses, taken
by the Gen nan army in tin* agricultural districts of France,
are to be put up at auction/sale in Berlin with ..the idea of mak
ing them the basis of a new breed for agricultural purposes.
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ALAMEDA DUE HERE
TOMORROW EVENING'
The steamer Alameda is due to ar
rive in Cordova at fi o'clock tomorrow
evening. She 1ms 200 tons of freight
for Cordova and points out the line,
and will probably remain in port for
some hours.
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WASHINGTON. March 6—Advices
received by the state department this
morning are to the effect that the
foreign diplomatic corps In Mexico
City have decided to leave in a body.
A dispatch to this effect has also been
received by the European diplomats
here and will be forwarded to the
home governments.
In view of the fact that several of
the European nations have already
made representations to the United
States regarding the condition of af
fairs in Mexico and the treatment ac
corded foreign residents in that coun
try, the decision of the diplomats to
leave the country puts a very serious
aspect on the affairs of Mexico, and it
is believed not improbable that the
United States will be called upon to
intervene.
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THIRTY MINERS
TAKEN OUT :
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HINTON, March 6—Thirty miners
were rescued alive today from the
Layland mine, near Thurmond, making
forty men who have been taken out
alive out of the 180 men who were
working underground when the ex
plosion occurred. To date 78 dead re- f
covered, and 62 men are still missing. {
It is believed that there is a chance {
that some of these may still be alive. <
Imd the efforts at rescue have been re-1 j
doubled. 1<
KO.MK, March <>—Indications point to the fact that Italy
is about ready to take a hand in the Kumpoau conflict. ' Today
an order was issued by the war office calling to the colors all
non-commissioned oflicers of the tirst classes. This order is
taken to indicate that the government will soon make a declara
tion of its intention to join with the allies. Public sentiment
throughout the nation is strongly in favor of such a st -j».
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I’l'i I R< )GRAI>, March 6—The German army under General
Ilin.lenberK, operating in North Poland, have abandoned their
dl.nsive operations and have commenced the-construct ion of
fortifications in Russian territory to establish a defensive line.
This line roughly parallels tin- Prussian border. The Rus
sian Tenth army corps, which Hindenberg is reported to have
lestroyed in the battles of the Mazurian lake district, still ap
*ears to have retained sufficient strength to threaten the whole
.iermun plan of campaign in the north.
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PARIS, March (!—An official bulletin issued by the war
>llice this afternon gives the estimated loss of the Germans
ince the beginning of the war up to the present time as 3,000,
101). This includes the killed, wounded, sick and prisoners,
''his estimate is based' upon the known casualities of three Ger
nan regiments, and it is believed is a conservative estimate to
he total losses suffered by the Germans.
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RELISH ATTHE FRONT CERTAIN
BRITISH HEADQUARTERS, France, March 5-A1
hough all the cavalrymen are fighting as infantrv in the
tenches, the cavalry officers maintain the cavalry drills and
lie horses are kept in perfect condition for service. The chance
I' the cavalry is expected when the Herman break comes, which
s confidently expected'. Everybody at the front speaks of the
ierumns being driven back as if it was an absolute certainty.