The Cordova Daily Times
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CORDOVA, ALASKA. WKl>.\KS1 >A V, PCToMKR 27 ,1915.
POLITICAL SITUATION IN ALASKA.
There is considerable activity all along the line, politically,
and although the election of a Delegate to Congress does not
take place for a year more interest is thus early being manifest
ed in that contest that has even heretofore been the case. In
previous campaigns there was .just one recognized candidate*,'
but not so in tin* coming battle, as there are others who are will
ing to run up their rods in the storm that is brewing in the hope
that lightining may strike them.
The arena is set and the warriors bold are all entering with
j- confidence that has not been shown in the past. The signifi
gance of this will become manifest as the battle proceeds, but
there’s a reason. It may be possible that a reaction has set in
and' the popularity of the present incumbent is on the wane.
Then, again, there may be other reasons why there are so many
willing entries for the race.
\V<* have learned from a reliable source that Judge Wicker
sham is no longer an Independent, a Bull Mosser, a V ilson
Democrat, a Progressive or anything else along those lines.
He is now a Republican and having returned to the fold the only
question is how long will he remain with his first love, or how
soon will a flirtation spring up between him and some new
vote-getting party. Time alone will tell.
The Democrats throughout the territory feel that the resi
dents of Alaska owe a debt of gratitude to their party for the
passage of the railroad and coal hills by the present administra
tion, and unless present plans tail want Judge Bunnell, ot hair
baks, to again become a candidate for Delegate, in the belief
that his chances for election have been greatly strengthened
since In* went on the bench in the Fourth division, lion. Clias.
A. Sulzer, of Ketchikan, is also mentioned as a possible candi
date. He is a brother of former Congresman Sulzer, of New
York, who has always fought Alaska’s battles at the National
Capital.
Throughout the territory the Republicans have been busy
in forming clubs and feel that they will be thoroughly organ
ized to wage an aggressive campaign next year. The name of
William A. Gilmore, of Nome, is again frequently heard in con
nection with the nomination for a seat at *\\ ashington, and lion.
B F. Millard’, of Valdez, is also said to be a receptive candidate
for this honor.
Territorial Chairmen Herron and Baxter, of the Republi
can and Democratic parties, respectively, will issue calls for
conventions as soon as the National Committees of these two
parties met and make their apportionment of delegates to the
coming national conventions. As Wickersham has deserted
the Bull Moosers of course there will be no necessity of them
convening.
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AIDS TO NAVIGATION.
The necessity for the survey of alt the uncliartered waters
of the Alaskan coast, and the resurvey of many of the bays,
sounds and inlets as has been recommended persistently by
Governor Strong and his predecessors, is forcefully indicated
every little while by the sinking of a steamer. But, fortunate
ly, tliese disasters have interest only for Alaskans, and mil to
strike home to those members of congress who have opposed
the appropriation asked for the purpose of making safer the
navigation of our coast.
It is possible that some of the blame for the callousness, ot
congress in this regard is attributable to the lack of active in
terest in the matter that has been shown in all parts of the
territorv except the southeast. The fight for more aid's to navi
gation lias to be conducted almost entirely by the governor. It
has been a successful one to the extent that there have been in
stalled a few lights, buoys and beacons every year. That there
are not yet enough is demonstrated by the continuance of the
disasters. .
These shipwrecks, in addition to the endangering ot life,
have the effect of increasing the expense of shipowners and.
merchants doing business in Alaska. Not only in the South
east but in all parts of the territory. Tt is as much the duty of
the commercial clubs of Fairbanks, Tanana and Nome to see
that the matter is properly represented to congress as it is that
of the similar organizations on the coast.
The governor’s report to the secretary of the interior goes
in this month and it undoubtedly will contain the usual request
for more aids to navigation. His recommendation should be
supported by (‘very commercial body in the territory.—Ex.
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The Whitslied naval radio will soon be one of the most
important stations on the Pacific Coast. The plant is being
enlarged’ and improved, a set of cable instruments are here for
installation and shortly the wireless telephone will be in use and
communication, by this new method, established with Arling
ton, Virginia.
Fairbanks the registration books for the coming municipal
election are already open, as provided by city ordinance, in
order that any persons going outside for the winter and do not
intend to return to the interior until spring will not be depmed
of voting for the members of the next council and school board.
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CHITINA - - - ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE T
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. W. W. COUNCIL
Physician and Surgeon
Office at Company Hospital L
Hours—10 to 12; 1 to 6 p. m. -
DR. C. L. HALE
D E f^T I S T
Office In Adams Building
ASA C. BALDWIN
Civil Engineer
Patent Surveys
Address: Valdez, Alaska
E. F. MEDLEY
Attorney and Counsellor at Law
Room 1
Adams Block CORDOVA, ALASKA.
M. C. Thompson H. C. Murphy
The MECCA
Thompson & Murphy, Props
Dealers in
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A high grade Gold property, ten
miles from Valdez with several
hundred sacks of high grade ore
on the dump. This property ad
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properties on Prince William
exposed on the surface of this
ground.
Also four groups of copper
Sound, adjoining navigable water.
All of these properties could be
made producers with a small
amount of money and for a party
who can open same up or can se
cure the capital to do so, this Is
an opportunity to make a fortune.
For prices and terms apply to
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STEAMSHIP CO.
Fast and commodious steamers sailing between Seattle, Ketch
ikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway, Cordova. Valdez, Seward and
ANCHORAGE, via INSIDE PASSAGE.
Sails from Seattle— Sails from Cordova—
October 12.CITY OF PUEBLA ... October 24
October 18.ALAMEDA.October 30
Regular freight service for Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek, a
Treadwell, Douglas, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Explos
ives. 8. S. Seward. S. S. Seward, 5th; S. 8. Latouche, 15th; 8. 8.
Cordova, 25th of each month.
This company reserves the right to change schedule of steamers
without notice.
Tickets on sale at up-town office Alaska Steamship Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
sailing time.
F. E. TRACY, T. J. TALLENT,
General Agent Ticket Agent
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Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co.
ALASKA PACIFIC 8. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND--ALASKA ROUTE
Next tailing from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT, October 17
ADMIRAL EVENS, October 25
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat,
Katalla, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet points and Kodiak
Island.
Seattle-San Francisco connecting with steamers Yale and Hir- ^
vard for Southern California Ports.
Schedule subject to change without Notice.
ALASKA TRANSFER CO., Local Agents
Copper River &
Northwestern Ry.
Effective October 4th, 1915.
Two trains every six days between Cordova and jjj:
:| Chitina, one of these trains leaving Cordova making jg
;j connection with Alaska Steamship Co. steamers arriving jjjj
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Mondays and Thursdays,
j; Leave Kennecott, Tuesdays and Fridays.
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ij Leave Chitina for Cordova, Tuesdays and Fridays.
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