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VOLUME ONE. NUMBER 240. • CORDOVA, AI.ASKA, SATURDAYfr SEPTEMBER 18, 1!)15_ PRICE TEN CENTS.
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VALDEZ, Sept. 18—The powder
house of the Granite mine at Hobo
Bay in the Port Wells district was
destroyed by an explosion early today
which ropked the country for miles
around, and created all the sensations
of an earthquake. The house con
tained a ton and one-half of powder
when the* explosion ocurred. The ex
plosion eould not have been an acci
dent, and it is felt that it was delib
J erately accomplished by a discharged
* employe out of pique. Supt. Millard
had discharged an employee named
Domemsie early yesterday morning.
The man had taken his discharge
badly, protesting bitterly to Mr. Mil
lard, and finally threatening to dam
age the property in revenge for his dis
missal. He had been drinking heavily,
and when the explosion ocurred, sus
picion was at once directed to him,
and he was arrested, arriving at Val
dez this morning. The mill building
was slightly damaged by the explosion,
but there were no casulaties among
the force of about forty men who are
employed at the mine.
NORTHWESTERN BRINGS
LfiRGEOUHNTITY FREIGHT
The steamer Northwestern arrived
in Cordova Friday night at 11 o'clock'
and did not sail for the westward un
til this afternoon having a large
quantity of freight to-discharge here.
Among her passengers were the fol
lowing:
For Cordova—J. V. Carter, John
Larson, F. H. Turner and Alvin Camp.
For Ellamar—M. E. Merrill.
For Valdez—Mrs. J. F. Healey,
Louise Tollefson.
For Latouche—Mrs. ,T. P. Silver
wood.
For Seward—H. Wilcox, J. F. Quin
lian, Pter Mitchell, J. H. O’Connor, O.
M. Kemo, Mrs. F. Brown, S. Adelman,
Mrs. S. Adleman, C. C. Georgeson, Jay
Spencer, Miss K. Cawthon C. W.
Fetch, Mrs. E. Lepper, F. N. Feltcher,
J. W. Coleman, Mrs. Coleman, II.
Hugler, Mrs. F. Russell and Fred Rus
sell.
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SAILING OF THE ALAMEDA
POSTPONED A WEEK
The steamer Alameda, which is
scheduled to leave Seattle tonight, hag
had her sailing to Southwestern Alas
ka postponed until September 24. The
Alameda was delayed in returning to
the states and in consequence no boat
of the Alaska Steamship Co. will leave
Seattle on September 18.
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Farragut Sails South.
The steamer Farragut arrived from
the westward late Friday afternoon
and sailed south shortly afterward
for the south. C. W. Morris was book
ed from here for Seattle, and Oak
Olson, J. Dowlingz J. F. Chambers, .1.
J. Maharren and G.More went to
Juneau.
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Chamber Meets Tonight.
The local.Chamber of Commerce will
meet tonight and as matters of im
portance are to be discussed a full
attendance of the mebers is requested.
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Judge Finnegan and family, of Chis
ana. left this afternoon for Valdez and
from there will go to Seward, where
they expect to remain.
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 18—Advices from the eastern battle front
today indicate that the Germans are on the brink of capturing
Vilna. The city is now invested from three sides, Von Macken
sen and his command having reached a point in the rear of
Vileka, southeast of the city. The fall of Vilna would give
the invaders control of a considerable section of the Petrograd
railroad running to Dvinsk.
The Russian southern army is continuing its vigorous
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offensive in Galicia, and yesterday captured thirteen hundred
prisoners along the Stripa. In the center there seems to be
but little activity, no movements of any importance being re-'
ported by either side since the capture of Pinsk by the forces
of Prince Leopold. It is believed here that the Teutons are 1
planning a new offensive against Serbia, where fighting has
been resumed along the Danube, or possibly a strong force from
the (eastern front may be sent to the Italian border to aid the
Austrians in the defense of Trieste.
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 18—The problem of conscription is still
being considered by the government, and the only thing that
prevents its inauguration is the fear that the workers of the
nation would oppose such a measure and strikes similar to the
coal disturbances in South Wales would follow. In discussing
conscription in the House of Commone, a labor member made a
strong speech against the matter, and said that if the govern
ment passed a compulsory enlistment law, the railway em
ployees throughout England would go on strike, and this
in face of the fact that the government has taken over the rail
roads, and such an act might be construed as treason, or mutiny
at least, subjecting the strikers to extreme penalties under the
Munitions Act. The statement of the Commoner was endorsed
today by the Executive Committee of the Amalgamated *Union
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of Railway Employees, who said that his organization would
support the resolution adopted at the Trades Congress held
at Bristol, and go on strike if the government attempted to en
force conscription. The executive committee said that a com
pulsory enlistment law being in fact an industrial revolution,
the workers would be bound to oppose the measure, with the
only weapons they could use, namely, a stop»page of work.
LONDON, Sept. 18—The general secretary of the Railway
Men’s Union was instructed by the executive committee of the
union today, to at once call the committee together in the event
of the government trying to put in force a compulsory enlist
ment law. The committe will adopt a plan of action, beginning
with the calling out of tin* employees as soon as such a law is
passed and attempted to be'enforced.
Must Not Use Loan for War Munitions.
NEW \()RK, Sept. 18—A hitch Im.s risen between the fin
ancial commissioners trying to raise a billion dollar loan here,
and the American bankers who are willing to subscribe* to the
loan. The trouble arises over a difference of opinion as to
whether or not the money shall be used to buy munitions of war.
rI lie bankers are opposed to this plan and desire assurances that
the loan will he used simply for the purchase of peaceful articles
such as foodstuffs and cotton. The foreign commission is hold
ing out for the right to use part of the funds for payment on the
big contracts given and to be given to American factories for
guns ami ammunition.
Both sides have agreed that the loan will act as a first i
mortage on France and England, but that no collateral will be
iequired. I In* term of the loan is not to exceed ten years, and I
the money shall draw interest at five per cent. Bonds will be I
issued to the subscribers to flu* loan, and tin* public will be J
allowed to participate, subscription books being opened by the
bankers handling the money. These banks are to receive no
commission for taking the subscriptions.
Austria Begins Attacks on Serbia.
NISH, Sept. 18—Austria lias commenced her new move
ment against Serbia, and fighting across the Danube has been
brisk for the past week or so. So far most of the conflict has
been artillery battles, but several places the infantry has tried
to cross the river into Serbia, being repulsed on each attempt.
The Austrians have amassed a force of several hundred thous
and troops and are apparently receiving re-enforcements daily,
which is made evident by the increasing severity of the attacks.
The forces of King Peter are receiving support from both Eng
land and Russia, bodies of troops from both countries serving
side by side with the Serbians.
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Claims Santa Anna Was Set on Fire.
ST. MICAHEL, Azores, Sept. 18—The steamship Santa
Anna, which caught fire at sea with sixteen hundred Italian
reservists on board, arrived here safely today. The captain of I
the vessel reported that several bombs exploded on the boat:
during the voyage, and that a search of his ship revealed several'
unexpolded fuses. He stated that he thought the fire was the
work of propagandists working for the enemy, who in some
manner had mined the ship before it left New York.
Germany Still Considering Sinking Arabic.
BERLIN, Sept. 18—The German government officially an-!
nounced- this afternoon that it would give careful consideration
to the additional evidence received from Washington concern
ing the circumstances surrounding the sinking of the White
Star liner Arabic by a German submarine. At tlie request of
Bernstorff the secretary of state of the United States had sent
this additional information fo Ambassador Gerard for trans
mission to the Berlin foreign office.
Hindenberg Making Gains Along the Divina.
BERLIN, Sept. 18—The war office officially stated today!
that the army of Hindenberg had made great progress in the!
fight along the Dvina during the last twenty-four hours. The
advanced positions of the Russians had been taken by storm,
and an important bridgehead had also been captured. Tin
Teuton forces have* also broken through the Russian front to
the south at several places between Vilna and the Niomon river.
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Germany to Annex Conquered Ground.
, LAI SAN XL, Sept. 18—The Gazette, a reliable journal
published in thin city carries an inspired article today stating
that Germany intends to annex the territory in Franco and
Belgium now occupied by the Teuton forces. The official de
cree of annexation will he promulgated within a short time be
cause Berlin now feels sure that the war will not end before
winter starts in, meaning that another summer’s fighting will
will have to be done, and therefore it is thought best to begin
the establishment of a civil government in the conquered terri
tory at once.
Submarine Controversy to be Amicably Adjusted.
BLRLIX, Sept .18—Foreign Minister Von .Tagow publicly
stated toda\ that the possibility of further incidents occurring
likely to seriously effect a satisfactory solution of the submarine
warfare dispute with the United States, had been practically
eliminated* and that the negotiations would speedily reach a
stage where the tension between the two countries would he
done away with.
French Troops Capture Many Turkish Trenches.
PARIS, Sept. 18—rl he war office issued an official com
munique this morning announcing that the French troops
operating with the British on the Gallipoli peninsula had taken
a long stretch of Turkish trenches by storm, capturing many
prisoners, and placing the enemy at a disadvantage as the posi
tions taken command a large stretch of the remaining Turkish
trenches, which will now be untenable.
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Strikers Ordered-to Return to Work.
PLTROGRAD, Sept. 18—The military governor of the!
capital city today issued a decree, which was printed and posted
in all the public buildings and squares throughout the city,
ordering all the workmen who are out on strike in the factories
here, to return to work at once. The proclamation commands!
the men to declare the strike off and return to their benches
and threatens the employees with court martial if not immediat
ly obeyed.
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Allies Want Bulgaria to Declare Itself.
PARTS, Sept. 18—The allied' nations today presented a
joint note to the Bulgarian government requesting that Sofia
at once terminate its hestitating policy and declare itself with
out further delay either in favor of the allies or of the central
powers. The note is worded in firm language and yet does not
take the nature of an ultimatum, although an iron hand’ under
neath the glove may be discerned.
No Liquor for British Soldiers London Districts.
LOXDON, Sept. 18—The British military author! ties have
decided to prohibit the selling or giving of liquor to soldiers
within the London district. The order will be so worded, when
promulgated so as to apply to clubs and restaurants, as well as
hotels and public houses. All treating will be absolutely under
the ban, so that it will be impossible for a soldier to obtain
liquor within this district, comprising an area of praticallv
seven hundred square miles.
LOXDON, Sept. 17—A Teuton spy was executed here to
day, after being given a trial, but his name has not been made
public. 1
DELEGATE WANTS
FAIRBANKS, SEPT. 16—Delegate
James Wlckersham will be a candi
date for governor of the territory if
the republican party wins at the next
election and Dan Sutherland is slated
to take the place of Wckersham as
candidate for congress. This is
known on the very best authority to
be the plan of the present delegate.
Senator Sutherland has been the right
hand man of the present delegate
from the first time Wickersham be
came a candidate and has stood faith
fully by him ever since. On several
occasions Wickersham has offered to
withdraw from the race if Sutherland
would consent to run in his stead but
the latter has hitherto declined until
a supposed prospect of the election of
a republican president presents the
possibility of promotion for the pres
ent delegate. Sutherland is mining
in the Ruby country at present and is
very popular. The feeling here is that
he would carry Alaska, particularly
with the aid of Wickersham against
any combination. >
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LIVE MOUNTAIN SHEEP
CAPTURED IN CHISANA
Thomas C. Noyes, the Chisana mine
operator, who came to Cordova a few
days ago and left for Valdez as a wit
ness before the court, brought out
from the interior a young mountain
sheep which he captured last spring
and the animal is possibly the only
one of its kind in captivity. The Iamb
is a beauty and will be taken to an is
land in Southeastern Alaska, near
Ketchikan, where Mr. Noyes has a
home. It is said that the Smithsonian
Institute has a standing offer for a live
animal but as the wild sheep live in
the high mountains it is almost, im
posible to transport them by ocean.
Mrs. Noyes is also an enthusiastic
hunter as well as her husband, and
has several moose, caribou, sheep and
goats to her credit as a hunter.
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VALDEZITE IS KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
William Soule, of Valdez, formerly
connected with the Alaska Hoad Com
mission, who went to Tacoma for
treatment for lung troble, met with
an auto accident which result in his
death. The car he was driving was
overturned, pinning him under the
heavy frame. He sustained a broken
collar bone, several ribs broken and
was hurt internally.
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LINE-UP OF TEAMS FOR
BALL GAME TOMORROW
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The weather permitting there will
be a battle royal at the ball park to
morrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, be
tween the Prothemus team and the
Olympia Sluggers.
Manager Bilson announces the fol
lowing line-up of the Prothemus boys:
Perry,c; Burgess, p; Carpenter, lb;
Dickman, 2b; Myska, s.s.; Robinson,
3b; Allen, c.f.: Haglie, r.f.: Fattharer,
l.f.: with Btirman Simmons, Church,
Warrington and Maxson as subs.
The Olympia Sluggers will be sta
tioned as follows: Book, p; Ryan, c;
H. Bollinger, lb; Dooley, 2b; Rayer,
3b; Perry s.s.; Oottschalk, 1. f.;
Cloninger. c.f.; B . Bollinger, r.f..
Heath, Ross. Terry, Simpson, O’Brien,
T. Davis, Murphv and Thompson,
subs.