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The Cordova Daily Times
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VOL. IV. NO. 168. CORDOVA, ALASKA. SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 1919. _PRICE TEN CENTS
COPIES OF TREATY ALL READY TO SIGN
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WILL BE NO MORE WATCHFUL WAITING IN MEXICAN SITUATION
PUNITIVE EXPEDITION WITH
OBJECTIVE READY INVADE
MEXICO AGAINST VHJJSTAS
WASHINGTON, June 21 (by Associated Press).—The
government’s atitude toward Mexico lias been radically
v changed. Watchful waiting has been discarded for watchful
preparedness. The war department is ready to throw a punitive
expedition into Mexico when Villa begins reprisals on Ameri
cans. Caranzistas are unable to stop Villa’s 10,000 well equip
ped men. Villa’s general, Angeles, is considred the best mili
tary leader in Mexico. It is believed Carranza wants the
United States’ support.
May Establish Neutral Zone Across Rio Grande
EL PASO, June 21 (by Associated Press).—Villa under
stands any overt act against Americans would result in an
other expedition which will not stop short of its objecti\e.
It is considered possible the American government will es
tablish a neutral zon across the Rio Grande river to keep the
rebels from the border.
American Mormons Must Leave Mexico
JUAREZ, June 21 (by Associated Press).—Carranzistas
have warned the American Mormons to leave Mexican settle
ments. The Mormons believe it impracticable for G30 Mor
mons in the Casa Grandes district to leave.
British Mandate Over Mexico Denied
WASHINGTON, Jupejl ^y Associated Press),—Acting
Secretary of State Polk chimicterizd as absurd the newspaper
reports of a possible mandate over Mevico.
SENATE ARMY
BE FOR BIG
APPROPRIATION
WASHINGTON, June 21 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The amended army
bill introduced in the senate carries a
total appropriation of $888,622,000, an
increase of $160,000,000 over the house
total. One amendment authorizes the
war department to give the Red Cross
vast stores of surplus army hospital
supplies for European relief work.
PROHIBITION LAW IS
NOT TO BE REPEALED
WASHINGTON, .June 17 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The house judiciary
committee, by a vote of 12 to 5, de
feated the proposal to give the Presi
dent authority to repeal portions of
war time prohibition.
WINNIPEG STRIKERS
PLACED UNDER ARREST
WINNIPEG, June 21 (by Associated
Press).—Six strike leaders, classed as
Allen agitators, were arrested by the
Northwest Mounted Police, charged
with sedition and conspiracy.
RADICAL HEADQUARTERS
IN NEW YORK RAIDED
NEW YORK, June 21 (by Associated
Press).—The headquarters of three
radical organizations were jalded by
state troops and A large quantity of
propagandist! books and papers seized.
The headquarters of the I. W. W.
were also raided.
INTERNED HUN
SHIPS SUNK
BY CREWS
LONDON, June 21 (by Associated
Press). — Several interned German
ships at Scrapa Flow, England, have
been reported sunk by crews who
raised the German flag as the ships
went down. It is believed they opened
the seacock on an unknown number of
ships which were lost. The warships
have not been completely manned
since internment.
WYOMING OIL BOOSTS
DEMAND FOR AUTOS
CHEYENNE, Wyo., June 21 (by As
sociated Press).—Twenty-five thousand
automobiles for next year is the es
timate of the secretary of state in
ordering the new license tags for
Wyoming. Four hundred is the esti
mate for motorcycles and 300 dealers’
license plates. It is estimated 20,000
licenses will have been issued by the
end of this year.
Oil fortunes are said to be re
sponsible for the big part of the in
crease in automobile licenses re
quired.
TWO MINERSKHLED
I BY * AN EXPLOSION
POTTSVILLE, Pa., June 21 (by As
sociated Press).—Two miners were
killed and many others narrowly 'es
caped injury in an explosion of black
&mp at one of the Pfalladelphla-Read
ing Company’s mlneB.
FISH QUOTATIONS
KETCHIKAN, June 21.—Fish prices
today were as follows: Halibut, firsts,
10' cents; seconds, 5 cents; sablefish,
3.cents; red and rock cod, 3 1-2 cents.
COPIES OF PEACE MATY
BEING PREPARED FOR M
SIGNATURES OF DELEGATES
jjjj PARIS, June 21 (by Associated Press).—It is. of- j$
8 ficially announced that copies of the peace treaty to be 8
jjjj signed by the Germans; and allies are being prepared. 8
jjjj Each allied representative whose name appears on the ;jij
jjij document lias been formally asked for specimens of his jjij
jjjj signature and seals. jjjj
Sparring For Modifications of Treaty
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY, June 1 (by Asso
cia2ted Press).-—The German sentiment, it is reported, con
tinues in favor of signing the treaty. It is becoming apparent
the Germans do not intend to make their attitude known with
out first endeavoring to obtain modifications of the treaty.
The Germans have asked the allies/to admit Germany to the
league of nations immediately and want the allies to agree to
limit Germany’s indemnity to one hundred billion gold marks,
also to strike out the requirement for the surrender of the
Kaiser. Mathias Erzberger will probably head the new German
peace-delegation.
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American Amy Anxious to,Make Germany
• 'COBLENZ, $une 21 (by Associated Press).—The Ameri
can third army#is advancing toward the German frontier and j
the doughboys are anxious to make Germany sign the treaty
so they can return home.
Hand-Picked Yanks Selected For Advance
WASHINGTON, June 21 (by Associated Press).—Army
officers state that the American army now preparing to ad
vance in Germany could operate as entirely from a home base
for a year or more, if necessary. They say this force of 225,000
men is probably the best equipped force ever assembled, the
personnel of which is hand-picked with the most modern
equipment. Great deposits, filled with the best of reserve
supplies, lie behind the men. The First and Second divisions
will be the active elements if an advance is necessary.
COAST GUARD
COMMANDER
TO RETIRE
'WASHINGTON, June 21 (by Asso
ciated Press). — Commodore E. P.
Bertholf, commander of the Coast
Guard service, is to retire June 30
voluntarily, after thirty years’ service,
to become identified with the Ameri
can. Bureau of Shipping, quasi-govern
ment institution similar to the British
Lloyds..
WOUNDED SEVEN TIMES
AND FAMILY DIES OF FLU
.. CHEYENNE, Wyo., June 21 (by As
sociated Press). — Sergeant J. W.
Roberts, formerly of Des Moines, has
white hair today, though he is not out
of his twenties. Roberts recently was
discharged frora'the army at Fort Rus
sell. In eighteen months overseas, he
participated in seven battles and was
wounded in each, receiving five rifle
wounds in the legs. On top of all this
he came home only to find that his
father, mother, wife and two children
had succumbed to the lnfluensa dur
ing the epidemic last winter. Now he
is working with the Union Pacific Rail
road Company here as a crossing
watchman.
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IRISH REPUBLIC
RECOGNITION
IS SOUGHT
NEW YORK, June 21 (by Associated
Press).—It ts reported President
Devalera, president of the Irish Sinn
Fein republic, has landed in America
and will be here Sunday. Devalera
hopes to obtain official recognition
of the Irish republic.
PHILADELPHIA WOMAN
WINS TENNIS TOURNEY
PHILADELPHIA, June 21 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Mrs. George W. Wight
man, of Philadelphia, won the national
women’s tennis championship.
WINNIPEG STRIKE IS
SOON TO RE SETHED
VANCOUVER, June 21 (by Asso
ciated Press).—It is rumored here
that a settlement of the Winnipeg
strike will come within ^ forty-eight,
hours. In that case aU sympathetic
strikes throughout Canada will also
be cancelled.
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ACTION OF SENATE AWAITED
BEFORE WILSON PARTICIPATES
IN THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS
PARIS, June 21 (by Associated Press).—President Wil
son is waiting for senate action- on the treaty before begin
ning American participation in the league of nations. He is to
make no appointments until the senate acts.
Republicans Want Senate to Ratify Treaty
NEW YORK, June 21 (by Associated Press).—A memor
andum, signed by twenty-eight prominent Republicans urging
prompt ratification of the peace treaty by the senate, has been
sent to the New York senators. Among the signers were for
mer President William H. Taft, George Wickersham, former
United States attorney-general, former Governor Whitman
and Oscar Strauss, member of the Roosevlt cabinet.
Knox Resolution Be Passed Next Week
WASHINGTON, June 21 (by Associated Press).—Oppon
ents of the league of nations-are hoping to obtain a senate test
vote Monday on Knox’s resolution. “Next week we may pass
the resolution,’’ declared Warrenden, “thus relieving congress
of the blame for delaying peace should the ratification of the
treaty 'be delayed.
FINANCIAL AD)
FOR SOLDIERS
AT TACOMA
BELLINGHAM, June 21 (by Asso
ciated Press). — The Washington
State Federation of Labor has voted
financial aid to the Tacoma soldiers
and sailors council in its contest with
the Tacoma city government over the
recent tag sale controversy. Tacoma
claimed the council was a Soviet or
ganization and forbid the sale, which
was held any way, resulting in the ar
rest of a dozen sellers.
GOMPERS RE-ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF LABOR
ATLANTIC CITY, June 21 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The American Federa
tion of Labor convention has reelected
Samuel Gompers as president of that
organization. Gompers said the elec
tion was labor’s answer to his oppon
ents and traducers.
SYMPATHETIC STRIKE
ORDERED FOR VICTORIA
VICTORIA, June 21 (by Associated
Press).— The Victoria metal trades
council voted to strike on Monday out
of sympathy for the Winnipeg work
men. Five thousand men, mostly ship
yard workers, will be affected.
TWO AVIATORS FALL
FROM PLANED TO DEATH
SAN ANTONIO, June 21 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Two army aviators,
starting on a flight to El Paso, fell
from their machines and were killed.
COTTON SPINNERS GO
ON A STRIKE TODAY
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LONDON, June 21 (by Associated
Press).—Three hundred thousand cot
ton spinners in the Lancashire district
voted yesterday to strike today for bet
ter hours and higher wages.
BOLSHEVIKI
AREMNG
IN PANIC
LONDON, June 21 (by Associated
Press).—It is reported the anti-Bol
sheviki forces of General Denekine
are advancing rapidly toward Volga,
pursuing the Soviet troops, and that
50,000 Bolsheviki are fleeing in a
panic toward Volga from the Don re
gion, leaving behind great quantities
of equipment.
STEAMER GROUNDED
BUT PASSENGERS SAFE
BOSTON, June 21 (by Associated
Press).—The steamer Northland, en
route from New York to Boston with
three hundred passengers, has ground
ed. The passengers were safely
removed.
BOLSHEVIKI WILL BE
DEPORTED TO EUROPE
NEW YORK, June 21 (by Associated
Press).—The government is consider
i Ing wholesale deportations of Bolshe
viki and Radicals. It may use return
Ing troop ships to take them to
Europe.
NEW CABINET WILL BE
ORGANIZED IN ITALY
ROME, June 21 (by Associated
Press).—The king has asked Francisco
Nlttle, former minister of the treasury,
to form a new cabinet. Nlttie favors
compromising the Adriatic claims with
Jugo-llavia.
GOVERNOR WILL NOT
STOP WILLARD FIGHT
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COLUMBUS, June 21 |(by Associated
Press).—Qovernor Cox said he would
not interfere with the Willard-Demp
sey fight on July 4.