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VOLUME ONE. NUMBER 168. CORDOVA, ALASKA, TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1915. PRICE TEN CENTS.
FATE OF LEMBERG HANGS IN BALANCE
Special to The Times By Associated Press.
LONDON, June 22.—Advices received here
from Galicia tend to confirm tin* claims of the Ger
mans that they are continuing their advance upon
Lemberg, and' are penetrating the Grodey line in
more than one place. The failure of the Russians to
hold their positions on this strongly fortified line
is exceedingly disappointing to the authorities in
the British war office, tin* success of whose plans
depends upon the Russians keeping the Germans
from transferring re inforcements from the eastern
to tin* western front. It had even boon hoped that
the Russians would* be able to resume the offensive
in the east, but all hope of that has been nearly
abandoned.
BERLIN, June 22.—Tin* second official German
statement today says that the German drive towards
Lemberg has met with further success. The town
of Rawaruska, at an important angle of the Russian
line, 32 miles northeast of Lemberg, was stormed
and captured after a bitter fight by the Teutons.
The Russians fought desperately but were utterly
unable to stem the ferocity of the Germans, who
were keyed to a high pitch of enthusiasm by the
presence of the emperor on the firing line.
BERLIN, June 21.-—In the official German state
ment issued this morning the announcement is made
that Emperor William is in personal attendance with
the staff of General Maekensen in Galicia. The
monarch is before the Russian line at Grew ley, a few
miles west of Lemberg, and will remain until the
crucial battle now framing there is decided. The
Russians are strongly fortified, and will be in a
position to offer a desperate resistance. Maekensen
still is confident that he will make good his boast
about taking the city before July 1.
LONDON, June 22.—The news from the big
battle in Galicia continues to be adverse to the hopes
of the allies. It is believed here that there is a small
chance of the Russians being able to successfully
withstand the attacks of the Austro-German troops,
and military observers say that nothing but a sudden
blow in an unexpected quarter by the Russians will
save th(> city. To all practical intents and purposes
the Hnglish people feel that Lemberg is already lost,
and a heavy fog of gloom has descended upon tin*
people. The defeat of the Russian army will be a
severe blow to the allied' armies in the west, as with
Russia removed from the possibility of attacking,
the Germans will be able to transfer large masses of
troops to the fighting line in France, and so make
the task of the allies so much greater. If Russia
should by chance be able to resist the Teuton attack,
the allies would be much encouraged and the situa
tion in France, where the Germans have been slowly
yielding ground would be much improved, with good
chances for a big victory.
RERUN, June 22.—Tlio Austro-German forces
under command of General Von Mackensen, are
drawing closer and closer to Lemberg, and despite
tlie tremendous efforts put forth by tin* Russians to
check their advance, the Teutons are capturing
position after position, and are now drawing a huge
smei circle within ten miles of the beleaguered town.
The main Russian positions are within range of the
Teuton artillery and are being subjected to a heavy
bombardment. The rain of shells that is falling on
the Russians is terrific, and it would seem impossible
for them to retain some of their positions much ,
longer. The Emperor is at the front and the pres
once of the Kaiser is stirring his soldiers to intense
enthusiasm.
RERUN, June 22.—The Russian army along the
Grodey line 10 miles west of Lemberg has been
defeated along the whole front. The fight is still on
but it is clear that the Muscovites cannot hold their
position here, and the occupation of Lemberg by the
soldit rs under Mackensen is only ' a question of a
short time. The Russians are fighting desperately
to hold off the Germans until they have succeeded
in retiring with their artillery and supplies. Their
whole operations are now being directed to that end,
but it is improbable that they will be completely suc
cessful in that purpose, and Mackensen expects to
capture many cannon, when the fiiyil assault on the
Russian positions is made.
PROTECT THE
ATLANTA, June 22.—At the urgent
demand of his friends and advisers,
Governor Slaton called* out the state
militia last night to protect the city
from the rioting mobs who were voic
ing their protest over the action of the
, governor in commuting the death sen
* tence of Leo Frank to life imprison
ment. The governor early in the
evening retired to his country estate
several miles from here, and three
companies of soldiers were hurriedly
dispatched to his aid when it was
learned that a mob was attacking the
house. The soldiers arrived in the
nick of time, and dispersed the mob
with fixed bayonets. They were given
strict orders not to fire" their rifles
although their ammunition belts were
loaded with shells and they were fully
prepared for any emergency.
The mob contented itself with as
saulting the soldiers with stones, and
no shots were fired. Several of the
soldiers were more or less severely
injured by the flying missiles, but
they kept their heads and finally
cleared the grounds of the governor’s
estate. The soldiers are still on guard
there, and' are encamped in this city.
The authorities feel however, that the
disorders are now over, and that
cooler heads are directing the feelings
of the people. The governor was
calm throughout all the tumult, and
expressed no regret for his action, and
is confident that time will vindicate
his decision in the matter. It is ex
pected that the militia will be with
drawn from the governor’s home to
night, as Slaton is averse to having
them act as his guards, and feels that
there can be no danger to him.
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MEXICAN
ON BOARD CRUISER COLORADO,
June 22.'—General I^evya, the mili
tary commander at Guaymas has
called on Admiral Howard an<r eon
ferred with him regarding the upris
ing of the Yaqui Indians in this sec
tion. ' The two officials had a friendly
* talk in which Levya promised th«
admiral that 1,500 Villa troops wouR
be sent immediately by him to pro
tect the foreign residents against tin
Indians. He told Howard the feeling
in Mexico was strongly against the
la<ndtyig of American troops, as ii
was felt that the authorities were
fully capable of meeting the emerg
ency, and he did not think that anj
foreign lives would be lost. He salt
that although the officials realizec
that the United States would only be
acting for the purpose of protec tin)
lives, in the present unsettled condl
tion of the country, the landing o
troops would be misunderstood by the
people, and would be unwise, unles
events showed that the local authori
ties failed to satisfactorily guarantee
the lives of Americans and othe
foreign residents. It is on that undei
standing that the 1,500 Villa troop
are being sent against the Yaquis.
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Local Store Gets Contract
The firm of O’Neill & Slate
secured a contract from the govern
ment party that went to Katalla, t
supply them with food Btuffs, an
necessary outfits. The contract wa
let by bids, and the other local met
chants competed for the business.
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•All the Real News in the Times.
SULTAN SE1USL! ILL
GERMANS SEND PHYSICIAN
BERLIN, June 22.—Professor Israel, a leading
German physician, and one of the most prominent
specialists in Europe has arrived at Constantinople
to attend the Sultan, who is seriously ill. The
nature of the ailment has not been disclosed, but it
is known that his life is in danger, and that an
operation may be necessary. The regular court
doctors found the case beyond their knowledge, and
had practically despaired of saving his life when
Israel was sent for.
IS BLOWN UP B¥ BOMBS
WINDSOR, Out., June 22.—The factory of
Peabody Company, Limited, manufacturers of over
alls, in this city was wrecked by a bomb explosion
yesterday. Fortunately, are explosion occurred early j
in the morning before the employees had reported
for work, so that nobody was hurt by the explosion, i
The report of the explosion shook the whole town, I
and many window panes were broken, and' wreckage I
strewn around the principal streets. It is said that
the factory had a contract from the British govern
ment to supply the army with 150,000 uniforms.
Shortly after the explosion in the factory, the
watchman at the armory discovered 27 sticks of
dynamite underneath the armory. Two hundred men
have been sleeping in the armory, and it was
believed that the dynamite discloses a plot to kill
the occupants. Further searches are being made
throughout the city for more dynamite or bombs, but
so far none has been located’. Horace Peabody,
president of the overall factory believes that the
bomb was placed in his building by a “German
sympathizer from Detroit.”
ITHLY WINS DOUBLEIOUNT
FIRST OFFERED BT AUSTRIA
ROME, June 22.—The newspapers of this city
are claiming that the Italian troops are now in full
possession of more than twice as much Austrian ter
ritory as was offered to Italy by Francis Joseph to
keep out of the present struggle. The amount now
under Italian control does not however equal the
extent of the Italian demands as the troops are find*
iug it difficult to make any great headway into
Trentino. Rovereto has not yet been taken, and the
Austrians have heavily re inforced the garrison at
that city.
WASHINGTON, I). (!., .June 22.—The cabinet
met today for the purpose of framing anotlier pro
test to Great Britain against Britisli steamers using
the American flag. The abuse of the flag by
English masters is becoming altogether too frequent
to suit the administration, which believes that
under the present war conditions, it is jeopardizing
the safety of American lives and vessels. The
government will strongly urge upon Great Britain,
the necessity of the English cabinet taking imme
diate steps towards putting a stop to such practices.
BATTLE II FRANCE GROWS
LONDON, June 22.—Although nothing definite
is being received relative to the operations of the
armies on the western battle front, from the informa
tion that the officials have made public, it is
indicated that both sides are throwing more and’
more men into action, and that the fighting is daily
growing more intense. The French claim their
troops are slowly advancing despite the fierce
resistance of the Teutons.
SEATTLE HELPS
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SEATTLE, June 22.—Wilson Day
was celebrated In this city today with
. fitting ceremonies, and tho greatest
American president since Lincoln was
heaped with eulogies By men promt
1 nent in all political parties. A mon
ster parade was held, and at noon an
( Immense crowd gathered at a maBs
. meeting and listened to patriotic ad
dresses from leaders of the city and
, of the state. Mayor Gill, ex-Senatoi
Piles and other prominent Washing
tonians made impressive addresses
expressipg confidence in the presi
dent's ability to handle the presen
international crisis, and vowing allegl
} ace to him no matter what the out
j come. The speakers were ah enthusi
astically received and ever* mentioi
of Wilson's name was the occasion foi
tumultuous applause.
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f The Taku sailed yesterday after
i noon to continue Its work in Gravin:
Bay. She arrived in port Saturday fo
supplies, and the crew enjoyed thel
Sunday in town.
BOUND FOR
The Mariposa will arrive from the
westward tomorrow morning at 5
o’clock, and will be here all day load
ing ore, probably not getting away
until 9 or 10 o’clock at night.
The Edith left Nome today bound,
for Cordova. The big freighter will
call at the towns of Solomon, Bluff and
Golovin along Norton Sound before
reaching this town, but will sail direct
here from the Inst named place. The
Edith will till up with copper ore when
she arrives, which will not be until
the 29th or 30th of this month.
The Alameda left Skagway bound
for Cordova today. The vessel should
reach this port at 8 p. m. tomorrow
evening, and will be here several
hours. There are 20 tons of freight
for the town on board and 100 tons for
the railroad. The fifty tourists on the
. Alameda may not make the trip to
i the glaciers until the vessel returns
• from the westward.
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The freighter Seward will Bail from
Seattle next Saturday bound for Cor
dova and other Alaskan ports. Captain
Johnson had no further trouble with
the cargo of copper ore that shifted
the last time the vessel was In Cor
dova.
The Northland has returned from
taking over the remainder of the
party of government men that went
to Kata'la to invetlgate the possibili
ties of Controller Bay as an outlet for
the Bering lilver coal. Mr. Borwn,
Capt. Porter and Pete Forberg. who
weut over to K&talla In Forberg'a
launch had an adventurous experience
that almost resulted disastrously. The
launch lost Its way in the fog, and
was bound out to sea when it ran
into a sand bank and got aground; She
remained there all night, and was fin
ally rescued by a launch sent out tc
look for her by the people of Katalla
who became alarmed at the failure tc
the party to reach port.
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NEW SECRETARY FOR
PIONEERS HOMI
Professor C. C. Georgensen, superln
tendent of government agriculture
stations in Alaska, and a resident o
Sitka, was appointed as a member o
the board of trustees for the Pion
eers' Home at Sitka, and atfirmed at
secretary of the board by Governo
Strong. The appointment was madi
to fill the vacancy on the board madi
by the death of George Kostrometluot
recently.
MANY PRIESTS
FIGHT FOR
FRANCE
BOULOGNE, France, June 22.—A
tribute to the soldier-priests of France
is paid In a pamphlet just issued by
the Countess de Courson.
The numer of priests in the French
army exceeds 20,000, drawn from
many different orders, Carthusians,
Jesuits, Dominicans, Salesiuns, Nor
bertines and Benedictines, Men who
hold high office In the church are fre
quently privates in the army, and
often their Inferiors in the priesthood
are their superiors under military dis
cipline. The younger men serve In
; the first line, the older men are em
1 ployed as stretcher-bearers and ros
pital orderlies. The actual military
chaplains are always men over 4S
I years old, and their work is entirely
1 ecclesiastical.
The moral Influence of the soldier
priests at the front among the men is
i immense, and Madame de Courson
• tells many anecdotes of their courage,
< good-humor, and splendid fighting
f spirit. There are descriptions of mass
’ being celebrated by these soldier
priests under the most difficult cir
SEATTLE BODY
SENDS SECY
10 ALASKA
SEATTLE, June 22.—John L. Mc
Pherson, secretary of the new Seattle
Chamber of Commerce left here last
night for a six weeks tour of Alaska.
The secretary will visit all the impor
tant towns, and confer with the vari
ous commercial organizations seeking
suggestions as to the best way to fos
ter the coming business prosperity In
Alaska. He will also sound the senti
ment throughout the territory regard
ing the holding of a semi-centennial
celebration in honor of the acquisition
of the territory by the United States
in 1917. Some conflict between Seattle
and Alaska has arisen on this point,
as Fairbanks has been planning such
a celebration for the last year, and
more recently the proposition has been
put forth that Seattle should hold an
exposition in honor of Seward's pur
chase. The Chamber of Commerce
does not wish to ride contrary to the
wishes of Alaska on the matter, and
will take no action until Mr. McPher
son returns and reports what the
[ people up north waut.
INDICTED F 0 R
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., June 22.—A
•emarkable bomb waa exploded among
he statesmen and politicians of the
tooBier State today when the local
;rand Jury returned indictments
igainat 128 more or less prominent
Democratic politicians. The indict
ments are for election frauds com
mitted last November, and in general
hey charge a big conspiracy on the
part of the accused men to carry thd
election for the democratic candidates
by illegal means. Thomas Taggart,'
the national Democratic committee-1
mnn for this state and the head of the
Democratic machine for years, is
among those arrested. Other promi
nent Democrats, who are now out on
bail are. Mayor Joseph Bell of Indian
apolis, Chief of Police Perrett and
City Attorney Fred Barrett. It is
claimed that the Democratic and Pro
gressive leaders entered into a deal
to control the election and divide the
offices between them, and the chief
followers of Teddy Roosevelt in this
section have been given places of
honor on the indictment roll. The ar
rests havo created a tremendous stir,
and are a complete surprise to the
public who has had no intimation
that the grand Jury was investigating
the oft repeated charges of election
frauds.
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WASHINGTON. D. C„ June 22.—
The agents of the American govern
ment in Lower California today re
ported to the department of state that
the conditions in the Yaqui valley are
desperate. A ranch, presumably
owned by an American, although the
dispatch does not state, has been sur
rounded by the Indians for four days,
who have been bo far vainly trying
to compel the surrender of the occu
pants. There are about 800 Indians in
this party, and the small but valiant
band of defenders are holding out in
the expectation that the the marines
and sailors on the cruiser Colorado
will come to their relief. No informa
tion is being given out by the officials
here as to what the Colorado is doing,
or whether any troops have as yet
been landed. The supply ship Glacier
will leave San Diego today with muni
tions of war for a landing party, so
that the troops will be prepared for
extensive operations.
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ALASKA CLUB IN
LOS ANGELES, CAL.
LOS ANGELES, June 22—The Alas
kn Club of this city held an entertain
ment at their headquarters 953 W.
Seventh St. last night. A varied pro
gram of musical selections was ren
dered and the occasion served as a
get together meeting for all the Alas
kans in the vicinity.
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LONDON, June 22.—The new rates *
of pensions to disabled soldiers have
just gone into effect. Privates who
are totally Incapacitated will receive
$6.25 a week, with an additional allow
ance of 65 cents a week for each child
in his family. Widows of privates get
$2.50 to $3.75 a week, with 50 cents
to $1.25 allowance for each child.
The War Office has also decided to
introduce a “family allowance” for
married soldiers living at their own
homes. Under this scheme, those
eligible for this scheme of pay will
receive from $5 to $9 a week In place
of the usual rates for lodgings, rations
and separation allowance to wife