The Cordova Daily Times
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"COKPOVA. ALASKA. TPKSPA V. KKIPH'ARY 22, 1916.
THE TRUTH ABOUT CORDOVA.
Cordova lias issued an attractive thirty-six page booklet
as a result of an avalanche of inquiries received concerning
conditions here, and the opportunities for employment. The
objects of the booklet are best explained bv its compilers in
the following “Foreword:”
“The letters of inquiry have come from every state in the
Union, from Maine to California. This widespread interest in
Alaska is due, no doubt, to the publicity obtained by the terri
tory the past year, because of the building of the government
railroads within her borders.
“Leading magazines have devoted pages of matter to Alaska,
some of which has been good, and portions of which might tend
to misinform the reader. Nothing but facts will be found in
this booklet. Care has been taken to omit everything of a boom
nature, it being the aim to convey nothing but the truth, so that
those contemplating migrating to Alaska, and particularly to
Cordova and the Copper River valley, may be fully informed
as to conditions as they really exist, and not be attracted by
false representations.
“To all such is recommended a personal trip of inspection
before making any radical change or big investment. Cordova
and the country tributary thereto will bear inspection. Tn
vestigation is invited with confidence in the ultimate result.
Emphasis is laid on the fact that there is no demand for ordi
narv labor here at present. Alaska is a virgin field for the
pioneer. Outside of the towns pioneering conditions obtain,
land being plentiful and open under the homestead laws. To
the pioneer, to the prospector, to the hardy settler, to the
strong—hearted American, Alaska beckons.”
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WHY DISCRIMINATE AGAINST CORDOVA?
For several years past there has been an agitation in Alas
ka for the establishment of an all-night cable service, which
the war department has at last seen fit to grant to at least four
of the towns in the territory. Juneau, Sitka, Valdez and Fair
banks are to be favored, but why Cordova, Seward and Nome
are not included in the list is more than we can understand.
Cordova is the coming copper port of the world. Its ship
ments of this metal alone now exceed in value the total min
eral production of the whole territory; this town is a port of
entry; will soon have five salmon canneries and two clam
plants in operation;*all of the business of the Copper River
valley is handled through the local cable office, and we cer
tainly feel that in view of all these facts that Cordova is en
titled to an all-night, sendee.
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REVISION OF THE MINING LAWS.
The bill for the creation of a commission to recommend a
revised code of mining laws for the Tinted States, which was
passed by the Senate, was substituted in the House committee
on mines and mining for the bill that had been introduced by
Mr. Taylor, of Colorado. After a series of hearings and con
siderable discussion, the bill was defeated by a majority of one
vote.
The demand for this reform is so emphatic, however, and
tin* impetus that has been given to the movement is so strong
that the recent disposition of the matter bv the House commit
tee* will not be regarded as final.
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MAP SHOWS RECORD OF WRECKS.
Tim Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce
is preparing a special map, showing the wrecks in Alaskan
waters that can be attributed to lack of coast surveys and' aids
to navigation, together with statistics and all facts pertaining
to these and other wrecks in Alaskan waters. To secure this
data has necessitated going over seven different lists of Alaska
wrecks, card indexing and segregating into seven different ,
groups. Copies of the map will be sent to every member of
Congress.
TROUBLE BREWING IN TANANA VALLEY.
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Fairbanks is at present in the throes of a bitter factional
fight, and as the grand jury is in session there all of the town’s
local grievances are apt to be aired before that body. We are
advised by telegraph that yesterday morning’s Alaska Citizen,
the leading Democratic newspaper of the Tanana valley, lias
taken up the fight against United State's Marshal Erwin, and
editorially accuses him of malfeasance in office, demanding a
grand jury investigation. The fight has become very bitter,
and personal, and its outcome will be awaited with interest.
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The weather man is taking the water off the roof and
putting it in the basement. m
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Sixty Steam Heated Rooms Eletric Lighted
Hot and Cold Water in Every Room
With or Without Bath.
Cordova House
H. C. ROSS, Proprietor.
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Headquarters for Railroad and Mining Men
Satisfaction Guranteed
Rates Reasonable
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I Rooms With Bath First Class Dining Room
COMMERCIAL HOTEL
Mrs. Catherine J. Palmer, Proprietor
Steam Heated Modern in Every Respect
Headquarters for Chamberlain’s Auto Service
CHITINA - - - ALASKA
DR. W. H. CHASE
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON 1
Office over Cordova Drug Store.
Calls may be left at Cordova
Drug Store. Residence,
Alaskan Hotel
DR. C. L. HALE
O E N T I 8 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.
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CLOTHES
CLEANED AND PRESSED
All Work Given Prompt
Attention
CHARLES GAME
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E. A. HEGG i
PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTO SUPPLIES
Views and Post Cards
STATIONERY
PICTURES and FRAMES
i. C. Thompson H. C. Murphy
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Thompson & Murphy, Props
Dealers in
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CIGARS
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CHOICE LINE OF FRESH CANDIES.
VICTOR VICTROLAS AND LATEST SELECTED
RECORDS.
PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED.
COMPLETE LINE OF STATIONERY.
ALASKA L
STEAMSHIP CO.
Fait and eommodiuua ateamera aalllng between 8eattle, Ketch
ikan. Wrangell. Juneau. Skagway, Cordova. Valdez, Seward and
ANCHORAGE, via INSIDE PASSAGE.
Kails from Seattle. Sails from Cordova.
ALAMEDA.February 23
February 20 .... NORTHWESTERN .... February 29
Regular freight aervlca for Ketchikan, Juneau, Sheep Creek,
Treadwell, Douglaa, Cordova, Ellamar, Valdez ard Latouche. Exploa- ■
Ivee, 8. 8. Seward. 8. 8. Seward, 5th; 8. 8. Latouche, 15th; 8. 8. W
Cordova, 25th of each month.
Thla company reaervea the right to change achedule of ateamera
without notice.
Tlcketa on aale at up town office Alaaka Steamahlp Bldg. Baggage
or freight will not be received at the dock later than one hour before
aalllng time.
F B. TRACY, T. J. TALLENT, i
General Agent Ticket Agent I
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Co. *
ALASKA PACIFIC S. S. CO. ALASKA COAST CO.
PUGET SOUND-ALASKA ROUTE
Next aalllng from Seattle will be
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT.February 9
ADMIRAL ’WATSON.February 18
Via the INSIDE PASSAGE for Ketchikan, Juneau, Yakutat,
Katalla, Cordova, Valdez, Seward, Cook Inlet polnta and Kodiak
Island.
Seattle-San Francisco connecting with steamers Yale and Har
vard for Southern California Porta.
Schedule subject to change without Notice.
ALASKA TRANSFER CO., Local Aleuts
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| Copper River &
| Northwestern Ry.
Effective October 4th, 1915.
| Two trains every six days between Cordova and |
| Chitina, one of these trains leaving Cordova making |
g connection with Alaska Steamship Co. steamers arriving g
. i;ji from Seattle.
g: Trains leave Cordova depot, at foot of Second Avenue, :|i;
Mondays and Thursdays.
iilj Leave Kennecott, Tuesdays and Fridays. ❖:
| Leave Kennecott for Chitina, Wednesday and Saturdays. | Jt
jjjj Leave Chitina for Cordova, Tuesdays and Fridays.
The above schedule subject to change without notice. |
j:j: Dining Car In Connection With all Regular Pessenger Train* Be- %
tween Cordova and Chitina. |:;i
Freight received from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.
•:j: Tickets on sale at Depot or up town office, Alaska §•
;i;| Steamship Company building |i
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}') C)rs;r S. R. Hedges | r
Superintendent Cordova Agent |
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| Electric Lighting, Pumping, Hoists, Sawmills, Air Com- pi
| pressors; built in single units, from 3 to 500 horse power.
| Write for special Catalogue. j* ‘
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ALASKA AGENTS.
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