Copper Ore Shipments From Cordova Alone Are Over $1,500,000 Each Month
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VOLUME ONE. NUMBER 165. CORDOVA, TLASKA, FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1915. PRICE TEN CENTS.
EMGLAND CEMSQ3RS U. So MAUL
CABINET WILL PROTEST REQUEST OF SWEDEN
GOVERNMENT CONSIDERS GERHARD INCIDENT CLOSED
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REPRESENTATIVE IS
SOON COMING HOME
Mr. A. B. Cooper of the local post
offlee force was the recipient of a
souvenir from the San Francisco fair,
sent him by Representative Tansy,
and received today. The souvenir is
a handsome pillow top, showing a
view of the fair in the background,
and with Mr. Cooper's initials em
broidered in one corner. Mr. Tansy
will leave Seattle for Cordova on prob
ably the next boat, as he told Mr.
Cooper he was about to leave San
Francisco, and would come straight
home, possibly stopping a few days In
Portland, Ore.
KANSAS CITY. June 18.—The
heaviest rains in year are falling in
this section of the country causing
great damage to the crops, and num
erous washouts. Several bridges
throughout northern Oklahoma have
been carried away by the flood waters
and the water has not yet commenced
to recede, so that further damage is
expected. The people in the low lands
have been warned, and are leaving
their homeB.
The section covered by the rains
Includes all of Kansas, northern Okla
homa, all of Missouri and Iowa, and
eastern Nebraska. Many miles of
railroad track have been washed
away, and the train service through
out the storm belt is all more or less
demoralized. In several places small
tornadoes have been reported over
turning barns, and doing much dam
age to fruit orchards. So far but one
death has been reported, that of a
man killed by lightning. In the Kan
sas and Missouri valleys it seems that
nothing can now prevent serious
floods from taking place.
KANSAS CITY, June 18—The
floods throughout the states of Mis
souri, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Kan
sas are increasing, and late reports
are to the effect that there is danger
that many lives have already been
lost. It is known that at least 13 per
sons have already been killed, some
by lightning, and scores have been
injured. The storm is increasing in
intensity and ferocity, and is the
worst in the annals of the weather
bureau for this section.
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ATLANTA, June 18.—Intense inter
est prevails here over the probnblt
outcome of the appeal to the clemencj
of the governor made by Leo Frank
Governor Slaton has been devotinj
practically all of his time to the don
sideratlon of the petition, and wil
probably announce his decision oi
Monday. Frank's execution has beet
set for next Tuesday, and nothing re
mains between the condemned mat
and tlie death chair but the decision o
the governor.
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WASHINGTON, I). C., June IS.—The conclud
ing installment of Bryan’s article on “Causeless
War,” was given to the public today. He suggests
that mediation is the proper way of ending the
present strife in Europe, and believes that the
warring nations arc ready and willing to accept the
good offices of some nation as a mediator. He
advances tlie unusual suggestion of extending the
powers of the mediators so that they will be prac
tically a committee to consider and formulate peace
treaty plans as a preventative of future wars. These
plans should' be embodied into treaties between a 11
the civilized nations of the world, and in the belief
of the Nebraskan, national honor would thereafter
prevent bloodshed, as the nations would keep their
pledged word.
The article urges all neutral nations to get to
gether for the purpose of crystallizing the peace
sentiment of the world into an irrestible force. He
says that if the neutral nations would at this time
act unitedly they would exercise such a coercive
force that an offer of mediation by such nations
either jointly or severally would have to be accepted
by the belligerents. Talking about the possible
success of the Teutonic nations in the present con
flict, Bryan asserts, that Great Britain cannot be
exterminated’ even if extermination was possible
for it would be such a crime against civilization
that no nation could afford to commit it.
WASHINGTON, I). (!., June 18. —The German
ambassador Von BernstorfT called on the secretary
of state this morning and positively informed him
that he knew nothing of Dr. Alfred Meyer, head of
the supply department of the German army, who
has been said to have been in this country secretly
buying supplies. He assured Mr. Lansing that Dr.
Anton Meyer Gerhard who returned to Germany
under the safe conduct of the United States, was a
genuine emissary of the German Red Corss Society
and that he was not Dr. Meyer.
WASHINGTON, 1). C., June 18.—The govern
ment is making a rigid investigation into the report
that an arms and ammunition factory in Cleveland,
.Ohio, has offered to make cartridges, for certain of
the belligerent powers, containing poisonous gases.
WASHINGTON, I). C., .Tune 18.—Acting Secre
tary of State Lansing today authorized the
announcement that as far as the State Department
was concerned, tla* incident resulting from the
charges that Meyer Gerhard, was in reality head of
the supply departmeift of the German army, was
closed'.
WASHINGTON, I). <!., dune 18.—1The state
department is investigating a complaint received
from the government of Sweden to the effect that
Great Britain has been interfering with the mails
between the United States and that country. The
Swedish complaint recites that seven registered
packages have been opened and censored by the
British authorities, and that one registered unit is
missing. The cabinet will probably formulate a
protest and forward it to the British government.
The action is generally regarded with a great deal of
indignation unofficially, and will react against the
allies as far as the sympathy of the American
people is concerned, if the complaint is found to be
true.
ANCHORAGE LOTS SOON ON MARKET
SURVEYS ARE NEARING COMPLETION
The situation with reference to the
opening of the new townsite is one
that requires the working out of num
erous details and the Interior Depart
ment is handling the matter as expedi
tiously as possible, witli due regard
for the public welfare. In tho light
of events and progress of things, it is
quite probable that the townsite will
be available to the public at least a
month sooner than at first anticipated,
due to the activity and energy dis
played by Lieut. Mears, of the Alaska
Engineering Commission; Chief of
Field Division Andrew Christensen
and Special Agent J. A. Moore, of the
land department, who have irftmediate
charge of the matter. It is among the
possibilities that the lots will be
ready for disposal by the 1st of July
or very soon after that date.
The survey of the townsite Is
rapidly progressing under the capable
direction of J. Frank Warner, exam
iner of surveys for Alaska, assisted by
Victor H. Wilhelm, a United States
surveyor, and crew. An additional
crew was put on this week to insure
the early completion of the work. It
is expected that the approval of the
plat of survey will be made as soon
as the survey Is completed, thus obvi
ating the necessity of sending the plat
to Washington for approval. This will
vastly aid the early opening of the
townsite.
Two hundred and forty acres of land
instead of 1G0 acres, as first an
nounced are being surveyed for town
site purposes. Out of this tract some
1,200 lots will be available. Should
the 240-acre tract prove inadequate
for the demand for lots, then adjoin
ing land to the east will be surveyed.
To begin with, however, the 240,acre
tract will probably prove sufficient,
unless the town shall grow with a
rapidity beyond the expectations of
the most optimistic.
Several hundred lots are already
staked out and it is advisable for the
prospective residents, at this time, to
visit the townsite and go over the
ground as thoroughly as possible, so
as to become informed.
It is learned from reliable sources
that the Washington end of the line
is heartily co-operating in the matter.
of a speedy opening of the townsite.
Mr. Christensen is now in Seward in
telegraphic communication with the
Commissioner of the General Uand
Office, and is expected here on the
next steamer. Upon his arrival, it is
possible that some information will
be available.
Just how the lots will be disposed
of, is a matter of conjecture only, so
far as the general public is concerned.
It is quite probable that the leasing
system will not be invoked, because of
the legal difficulties attendant. The
bill which passed the congress calling
for the construction, by the govern
ment. of a trunk line railway system
in Alaska had a provision pertaining
to the reserving of townsites and the
"sale” of lots therein to the general
public, under sbeh terms and condi
tions as the President, through the In
terior Department, might elect to de
cide. The word “sale," it would
appear, effectually estops the applica
tion of the leasing system.
While the leasing system seems to
be eliminated as a possible solution
of the problem, it is not at all certain
that a drawing will take place. It may
be that the lots will be sold at auction
to the highest bidder, a board of ap
praisers to tlx a minimum price at
which they can be sold. For the rail
way bill seems to insist that Uncle
Sam shall have his “divvy” out of
these townsites. Then there will be
some considerable expense in connec
tion with the survey and platting of
the townsite areas.
SAILS FOR
SEATTLE
The steamship Admiral Watson
arrived from the west this morning
at 2 o’clock and sailed south a short
time later. Mrs. Meyer Blum came
over from Valdez to visit Mrs. Sam
Blum, her sister-in-law. Mrs. A. J.
Adams, who was expected on the boat
from Anchorage did not arrive. B. F.
Watson, the general agent for Alaska,
of tlie Pacific Alaska Navigation Co.
arrived and will remain here until the
Admiral Kvans arrives from the south
next Monday.
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Marshal Brenneman was a through
marshal Brenneman was a through
passenger to Valdez on the Mariposa
today accompanied by his wife and
child. The marshal has been on an
extended trip east, visiting his home
in Indiana, the .national capitol at
Washington, and the fair at San
Francisco.
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MASONIC MEETING
All Masons are cordially Invited tr
be present at a special meeting ot
Masons to be held at Masonic Hall at
8:30 o'clock tonight.
O. C. Meyer, Sec'y.
FAMOUS TENNIS EXPERT
KILLED ON BATTLEFIELD
LONDON. June 17.—According to a
letter received here Anthony Wilding,
tlie lawn tennis champion who was
killed on May 11, was in charge of a
motor mitrailleuse on the French
front. He had left his gun in a safe
place and was watching the effect of
the enemy's artillery lire from a
reserve trench when a shell fell close
to him and caused instant death.
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The Alaska Transfer Company re
ceived a White auto truck on the
Mariposa today, and the machine was
immediately put into commission, and
was Hie cause of many admiring com
ments around town. The automobile
truck is painted a handsome red, and
will do the work of at least two teams,
besides increasing the speed with
which the freight froth the dock can
be handled and transported up town.
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Fred Glassbrenner took a flying trip
to Anchorage on the boat today and
will render expert opinion on the meat
situation at Anchorage.
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Edward Harwood returned home to
day after attending the University of
Washington the past winter, specializ
ing in journalism.
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Attorney It. E. Capers returned on
the Watson this morning from a busl
ness trip to Valdez.
MEXICAN LEADER
SAYS HE WILE
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WASHINGTON, D. C., June 18.—
Prajicis Chaaaro, president of the
convention now governing Mexico at
the capital, under the Villa-Zapata
coalition, has issued a statement In
which he challenges the consistency
of Wilson’s recent Mexican statement.
He says that if the president of the
United States meant his recent
warning as a threat, the government
represented by the present conven
tion "will maintain the dignity of the
Mexican people.”
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Lieut. Clarence A. Dougherty, of the
U. S. Signal Corps, with headquarters
at Valdez, nrrlved on the Admiral
Watson this morning and inspected
the local cable office returning on the
Mariposa this afternoon. The Ueuten
ant will make a similar inspection ot
the Seward office in a short time.
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Geo. C. Hazelet left this afternoon
to pay a visit to Anchorage and will
spend a week or ten days at the new
town to the westward.
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P. S. Hunt the Valdez photographer
was a through passenger on the
Mariposa for Valdez.
CORDOVA GIRL PASSES
10 LUST REWARD
Miss Jeneva Dorothy Laska, one of
the brightest and most popular of
Cordova’s schooichildt#n died at her
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home on Kirst Street last night about
7:30. The girl has been sick for some
time, being confined to her bed with
tuberculosis since last November.
Jeneva was born in Portland, Ore.,
and was 15 years old. The body will
be sent outside for interment. Her
schoolmates always found Jeneva to
be of a pleasant and even disposition,
and it was with n shock of genuine
regret that the people of the town
learned last night of the bereavement.
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George Osborne, the jeweler, for
merly of Cordova, but recently of
Juneau, has sold out his business in
the capital city and is on his way to
Anchorage. He was going through on
the boat today hut decided to spend
a few days here with his brother Hen.
There is a possibility that the Cordova
store will be closed out and the
brothers go to Anchorage together.
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The Cook Inlet Pioneer tells us that
Keith McCullough was keeping a
sharp lookout for forest fires. We
think the editor was mistaken as he
was watching for the Admiral Watson
at the time.
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George Burleigh, of the Horseshoe
force, was a passenger on the Mari
posa today for Anchorage.
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CABINETMEETING
MEXICO
WASHINGTON. D. C.. June 18.—
The cabinet met today, and the
chief topic of discussion was the Mexi
can situation. The United States
gave Mexico until June 22nd to meet
the demands made by the president
in his recent note of warning to the
warring Mexican factions, and ways
and means of enforcing the demands,
in case of necessity, were considered.
The cabinet also talked about the
charges which have been made
against Great Britain concerning the
espionage on the official mails be
tween the United States and neutral
countries. The matter was not con
sidered at length, most of the time of
the session being taken up by the
Mexican question. None of the cabi
net ministers would discuss the meet
ing nfter the meeting terminated.
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Gus Boone left on the Mariposa this
afternoon for Anchorage where he will
continue In the employ of Captain
Uathrop. assisting John Berry in the
Captain's transfer business.
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The sailing time of the Admiral lint
of boats from Seattle to Alaska has
been changed from 5 p. nt. to 9 p. m
VALDEZ TO CELEBRATE
INDEPENDENCE DA’S
Mayor Slater was the recipient of t
communication from K. M. Hoyle, o
Valdez today, extending a general in
vitation to the people of Cordova ti
attend the three-day celebration o
July 4th, that ia to be held in ou
neighboring town. A colored poste
announcing the features of the cel«
bration accompanied the invitation
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Sam Blum, accompanied by his so/
John took a trip to Anchorage on th<
boat which left today, and will loot
over the situation in the railroac
terminal.
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EARLY TODAY
The steamer Mariposa arrived from
the south about 5 o'clock this morn
ing with the following passengers for
Cordova: M. 11. McClellan, It. F. Me
Clellnn, C. M. Frazier, Ed. P. Har
wood, Richard H. Geoghean. Jerry
Perry, John Pierson and two steerage.
For Valdez the passengers were: F.
R. Brenneman, wife and batty, Cecilia
Wilson, Mrs. F. It. Wilson and baby,
P. S. Hunt, Mrs. K. Jones, M. L. Coul
trap, Mrs. L. McLean.
For Seward there were 17 first class
and 12 steerage, and for Anchorage
the boat had 13 first and 17 second
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round trip passengers on the boat,
who took a special train, leaving at
7 a. m„ out to the glaciers returning
about noon. The boat sailed west at
12:30 this afternoon. The following
took passage on the boat from Cor
dova for westward points:
(ieo. C. Hazelet, Sam Blum and son
John, Fred Glassbrenner, A. E. Lath
rop. Geo. Burleigh, August Boone, H.
B. Wolking, Tom McKinney and M.
W. Frye for Anchorage. For Valdez:
Chris, Petersen and wife, K. M. Ball,
Mrs. P. L. Simpson and three steer
age. The Mariposa should arrive
here Wednesday morning on her re
turn trip.
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It. J. Ringwood, general manager of
the steamship company operating the
Admiral boats, is a passenger on the
Evans, now on her way north, and will
be met at Cordova by B. F. Watson,
the general agent of the company in
Alaska. Mr. Ringwood is on a tour of
Inspection, and will examine the busi
ness situation throughout the terri
tory.
APPELLATE COURT
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ALBANY, June 18. The state court
of appeals has upheld the decision of
Supreme Court Justice Hendricks of
New York in grunting Harry Thaw a
jury trial for the purpose of determin
ing his sanity. The state had appealed
from the decision of Judge Hendricks,
but it Is now certaiu that Thaw will
be tried by a Jury, and public opinion
is tending to the belief that he will
be found sane and released from the
asylum at Matteawan.