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New-York tribune., 1916-07-30
ADVERTISEMENT.
ADVERTISEMENT.
COPY OF AN OPEN LETTER TO
PACKARD EMPLOYEES:

In its editions Of Thursday and of Friday,
July 10th and LIST, last, The DETROIT NEWS
published leading article and leading edi-
torial, through an unfortunate misconception,
which gave the impression that the Packard
Company had deceived its employees by prom
ising that during absence on military duty their
wages, or salaries, would be continued at full,
regular factory rates of pay, and that it had
failed to keep its pledge.
In order to correctly state the facts and the
proof in the simplest way, we reproduce here
the original order issued by President Alvan
Macauley covering pursuant to the decision of
the directors Of the company.
iIST fISn GTss,SvnF one Of The To ALL Departments:
GENERAL NMAN,GrR Date. June 2 1916
Subject: A,,snsS%en GSyenf rs{1S'n % was .S tn %
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30
ADVERTISEMENT.

in informing employees who might be members
of the State troops, or who might desire to join,
or to attend military or naval training tours Of
duty.
The NEWS also stated, through some
error, that the Packard Company posted pla
cards urging men to join the Michigan Ma
tional Guard and telling them their salaries
would be paid in their absence.
This would imply that the Packard Com
pany prepared those placards The facts are
that the placard was not prepared by the Pack
ard Company, but by an outside Committee
interested in aiding the State troops, in order
to point out, to those who might be interested,
certain facts in connection with the opportunity
afforded to enlist in the State troops. These
placards were posted in many factories and
other places in Detroit and elsewhere in the
State The Packard Company, by request, CO.
operated to the extent Of posting them also.
Those placards contained, however, no
statement, a suspicion OF promise,
that mems wages or salaries would be contin-
ued IF they had, they would not have been
posted
The NEWS emphatically states: mo
such promise should have been made" No
such promise was made 1t would, of course,
be impossible to make good on such a promise
in important portion Of the Packard
Company ten thousand men Of military age
should enlist or be called into the nation mill
tary service for a protracted period. There
fore, no such promise was ever made or inn
piled.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30

We have supplied, or will supply, the gov
eminent a total Of approximately 500 men
Only portion of these however, are out Of
our own organization.
Maybe some other concern within the
United States has done, within the last SIX
weeks, as much as the Packard Company has
DONE but if so, we haven't heard Of it.
The Packard Company will continue to
carry out what it has undertaken 1t will con-
tinue it's aid to avoid suffering and want among
its deserving employees and their families, so
far as it practically can-just the same now un'
der these extremely trying conditions as it has
always DONE 1t will do more than it ought
to be called upon to do, as will thousands Of
Others
The NEWS also states in it's editorial re-
ferring to the Packard Company, as follows
This, private business organization, should
not be asked to pay the wages Of the men at
the front If aid is necessary for the families
of the men, it should be given by the United
States Government"
In this sound principle the Packard Corr
pany most cordially agrees, but, nevertheless
under military system, in the present emer
gency, it feels that it must go as far as it can
with propriety in support of the patriotic men
who have gone to the front, and in cooper
ton with the War Department in sparng men
tor truck drivers as we'll, even though the Corr
pany suffers seriously from the lack of men 70
operate the factory.
PACKARD MOTOR CAR CO.
BIZ HENRY B. JOY
Chaisrssk
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30

This order is clear and clean-cut, and was
issued to ALL Of the twenty-five officers and
department heads of the Packard Company
whose initials are in the margin, as their guide
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30

We had not heretofore mentioned our
contributions to the patriotic movement, but
the attitude Of The News justihes us in referring
to some Of our contributions as follows:
Amount paid to be paid men enlisted
in the National Guard ......... $7,64428
Outfits for our men at the Mexican
DOrder. I,)OOOO
Salaries of employees at Pattsburg camp
\eStlmdtcd). I,|OOOO
Expenses of our men at Pattsburg and
return (esmated). ............... 10000
Estimated depreciation on ST 500 worth
of specially equipped trucks the use
Of which we donated at Plattsburg .. 100000
Salaries of | | men whose services
donated to the Pattsburg encamp-
ment for four months at $965.00 per
month. 3,S6O.OO
Miscellaneous including aid to depen-
dents of National Cuardsmen (esti-
mated). OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 5,OOO.OO
lotal. ...................$3 $3l ,004.28
In addition when trouble in Mexico
seemed imminent, our government required us,
and we gladly complied to side-track all our
orders and work in process, so far as necessary
to give government work absolutely nstan-
taneous and preferred attention. AS result
of this, certain foreign shipments which we had
ready, were diverted to the use of our own gov
eminent, although our contract covering these
foreign shipments carries penalty of $500 per
day, and our department managers assert that
the preference given our own government work
delayed the filling of these foreign orders ten
days.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30

Respecting pay to employees who leave
to attend the naval or military training
camps, or to those who join the militia for
service in the field, our decision is that they
are entitled to two weeks pay, and in addi-
ton are entitled to pay over the period Of
such vacation as, under the rules of the
Company, they may be regularly entitled to.
Men leaving to serve in the field should
be promised that their positions will be held
open for them upon their return whenever
that may be, or that they will be given other
positions carrying equal pay.
ALVAN MACAULEY, President.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30

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get out Of the hands Of Schlesngel
New-York tribune., 1916-07-30

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The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26
I ] URKS FLEEING FROM FIRE IF
 RUSSIANS

PETROGRAD, Feb. 25. -- The war office officially announced this after noon that considerable fighting was going on in Persia between the Rus sian forces and large bodies of the enemy, composed of Turks and Arab irregulars. The fighting line has been gradually veering towards the import ant city of KeTmanshah. the Turks defending the passes which. lead to the town, being greatly assisted by the topography of the country. The army of the C2ar yesterday forced the pas sage of the enemy from the Bidesurka and Sakahe passes, and the Turks are now in full retreat toward Herman shah The Russians captured large quantities of guns and supplies, be sides taking considerable prisoners. The pursuit of the fleeing Turks is being prosecuted with all possible dili- genco, and it is felt that Kermanshah win soon be in the hands of the Rus siana. as the Turks will be unable to make a strong stand at that place.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26
Situati0r1WashiE1g 1gt0mSerious
INSISTS TIONAL HONOR CANNOT BE EOPARDED

until the middle of March or first Of April.
 Congressman Mann called on the President and told him that if the re solution he was fighting was brought to a vote the majority for it would be two to one. He also told Wilson that nothing would be done by Congress today, but ventured no predictions for the future.
 Senator Lodge. Republican member of the foreign relations committee. de- clares that he is in full accord with the Presidents views on the submar- inc issue, and will stand by him in lis fight
 William Jennings Bryan has butted into the controversy, as many con gressmen received telegrams from him, indicating that Bryan is support ing the movement for warning Ameri- cans off of armed ships. and soliciting their cooperation.
 Senator Jones, of Washington state.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26
TEUTONS MAKING HEADWAY NEAR
 VERDUN

BERLIN. Feb 25. - The war office issued an official bulletin today, stat ing that the Teutons had achieved great successes in the attacks of the past few days on the French positions north of Nerdun, The announcements claim the capture of all the French positions and trenches in the region north of the city as far south as the ridge of Loudemont, which is situated just south of Beaumont. Over ten thousand French troops were taken prisoner. Among the positions cap tured were the fortified villages and farms of Champs Neuville, Coteliate, Marmont, Beaumont Chambremes and Ornes.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26
NOME|TE KILLED BY EXPLOSION
 OF GAS

NOME, Feb. 25. - A shocking tra- gedy occurred yesterday in Reeds machine shop in this city, resulting in the death of Leo Watkin, machinist The dead man was engaged in tapping a hole in a tank which had formerly been used for the storage of acety- lene gas. After he had finished boring the hole he struck a match, better to see the result of his work, and caused an explosion. Watkin was instantly killed. An examination subsequently disclosed that the whole bottom of the tank had been blown out. The tank was practically blown through the roof wrecking the building. Watkin was also hurled upwards against the ceiling, smashing his head into pulp, and scattering brains and blood all over the place, from the floor to the ceiling.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26
BRANDE.IS IN EMPLOY OF
 COLLIERS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25. - Mark Sullivan, one of the editors of Col Hers Weekly, who writes the articles for that paper dealing with the doings of Congress, appeared before the sub committee of the Senate judiciary committee today and testified con corning certain charges which have been made against Brandeis in con- nection with the Ballinger-Pinchot in vestigation. He told the senators that Brandeis had been employed by Col Hers during the investigation to pro- tect the interests of the magazine, and of the public generally, as the maga- zine, being partly responsible for the investigation of the then secretary of the interior, felt that the people of the country should have some one to see that the evidence against Ballin- ger was fully brought out. Sullivan asserted that there never had been any attempt made to conceal the fact that Brandeis was in the employ of his paper at that time,
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25. - A letter was made public today, written by President Wilson to Senator Stone, of Missouri, and dealing with the critical state of this country's foreign rela- tions with certain of the European belligerents In the letter Wilson un- equivocally declares that he never would consent to the least abridge- ments of any of the inherent rights of American citizens. He declared his intention to pursue this course while he was at the head of the ma tion, without swerving one degree from the straight line he had laid out for himself. Referring to certain phases of our complaints against the European belligerents. he said that the honor and self respect of the nation
 were involved, and must be main tained at all costs. He said: "We covet peace, and shall preserve it no matter what the cost, provided we are not called upon to sacrifice our honor.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26
KAISER DIRECTS ATTACK IN THE
 FRENCH

PARIS, Feb. 25. - The severe fight ing which has been going on north of Verdun is practically diminishing in violence. Last night the Germans made no attack on the French lines, although these night attacks have oc- cured regularly for the past three days. The French have been forced to fall back to the rear of Beaumont, losing considerable ground. The Ger mans were directed in their attack by the emperor, who was close to the fir ing line at all times, personally en- couraging his soldiers, and the Ger mans showed reckless courage in their charges across open ground in the face of a murderous fire from hun dreds of French machine guns. The losses suffered by the French troops are declared to be insignificant, while the Teuton casualties must have run into the tens of thousands. The Ger mans rolled forward in a great wave, great gaps being torn in their lines by the French fire, but the reserves filled up the open spaces in the line and completed the charge.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

character The civilian element at the German court has always striven to preserve friendly relations with the
 United States, but this contingent, headed by Chancellor Bethmann-Holl- veg, has recently ben overshadowed in influence by a newly risen political force headed by General Von Falken- hayn. Falkenhayn, who is chief of staff of the army, is in the fullest confidence of the emperor, and ap- pears to have more to do with in fluencing the policy of the German government than any other man at this time. The personal influence of the emperor is tremendous, and the fact that Falkenhayn is known to hold the opinion that he does not consider a break with America would seriously affect Germany's chances for success in the war, leads the knowing ones to suspect that this break is rapidly ap- preaching, and that it will occur after March 1, when German submarines
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26
TURKISH TROOPS REINFORCED BY
 GERMANS

PETROGRAD, Feb. 25. - The war office issued an official bulletin de tailing particulars of the Russian pur- suit of the Turks from Erzerum to- day. The Turks have now been forced back over forty miles from the city in westerly direction The retreating Turks have received re-enforcements, large numbers of additional regiments having reached the front in Caucasia, who are said to have been detached from the Gallipoli war zone. Their defence has suffered considerably, and having reached a position which can be defended by trench fighting, they are at present making a stubborn stand. Serious fighting has already taken place. much different from the desultory rear guard actions which have characterized the short battles when the Turks were retreating. From scattered bits of information drifting in from Russian headquarters it is thought that another big battle may be in the process of development. General Won Der Goltz is in charge of the Turkish forces, and many German officers are leading Turkish regi- ments.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25. - The first attempt to have the government give official warning to American citizens not to travel on the merchant ships of belligerent, was made today in Congress, when Seator Thomas P Gore, the blind statesman from Okla homa, introduced such a resolve in the Upper House. Senator Gore is Democrat, but it is not believed that his resolution had the sanction of the Wilson administration. The summary consideration of the resolve was blocked by Senator Frank B. Brande- gee, Republican. of Connecticut, who objected under the rules, which means that the matter cannot be resumed until tomorrow.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26
FLETCHER GETS CONFIRMED AS
 AMBASSADOR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25. - The Senate today confirmed the Presi- dents nomination of Henry Prather Fletcher to the post of ambassador to Mexico. There was considerable op- position to the nomination, the foreign relations committee having returned divided report on the appointment, The final vote in the Senate on Flet- cher was 4s to 16. The new ambas- sador at present holds the post of am bassador to Chile. The salary in the legation in Mexico is the same as at Chile, namely $17,50O.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26
VILLA BOBS UP AND PLUMBERS
 VILLAGES

FL PASO, Feb. 20. - General Villa and his band of outlaws are on the rampage again, disproving the recent statements issued from Carranza headquarters in Juarez, that the rebel Mexican leader had been surrounded, without possibility of escape. Yester- day Villa appeared in San Buena and Ventura, burning several houses, and plundering the shops, taking with him what supplies he could carry. Later his force was reported as occupying the town of Elvallo.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26
FRENCH A|RCRAF I ATTACKS C|TY
 IF MI ETZ

PARIS, Feb. 9. - The first bulle- tin issued by the war office today stated that the fighting north of Yer dun was being continued undiminished in intensity. The war office ac- knowledged that the French village of Brabant had been captured by the Teutons, who swept over the French trenches in a tremendous wave. The officials assert that the French line is not broken at any point such re tirements as have been made, not en- dangering the main position, and the troops still fighting as a homogeneous machine Yesterday a squadron of French aeroplanes from Verdun flew over the German lines and attacked the German city of Metz, one of the great Germany Qualifications. Many bombs were dropped in the neighbor- hood of the railroad station, on the outskirts of Metz, and it is believed that a gas tank was set on fire, as the airmen could see that an immense conflagration had been started.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26
ALLIED r l R CE. 5
 DRIVEN BACK BY TURKS

CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 25.-The Turkish war office announced official ly today that the British and French troops in Mesopotamia, marching 10 the relief of General Townsend at Kut-el-Amara, had made strong at tack against the Turkish positions at Felahie, a short distance below the Kut. The allied forces were driven back by heavy Turkish machine gun fire, their efforts ending in failure, and heavy losses being inflicted.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26
clash of arms,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25. - Presi- dent Wilson held long conference to- day with Speaker Champ Clark, who is also majority leader of the House, and Chairman Flood. of the foreign affairs committee, in which he reit- erated his unaltered opposition to any action by Congress warning Ameri- cans off of armed merchant ships. After the conference Speaker Clark told the newspaper men that it was rumored Germany would postpone be- ginning her new submarine campaign
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

introduced a resolution expressing the sentiment of the Senate that any issue affecting national honor should be re ferred to Congress before any decis- ion is made, and no ultimatum sent to foreign powers for severance of dip lomatic relations be permitted with out it has first been referred to Con gross.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 25. - So far no reply has been received by the state department from Germany in answer to this country's request that previous assurances for the safety of unresisting merchantmen be made ap- plicable as we'll to the announced new policy of the submarines, which is to attack armed merchantmen without warning. In Germany it is fully req lized that the consequences of the de struction of more American lives are liable to be serious, and that Ameri- can public opinion will not stand for any more slaughter on ships of this
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

Such price as that will never be paid by American citizens for peace, no matter how dearly they prize the purchase" The President said that he had done all in his power to keep the country at peace with the whole world, and that so far he had sue ceeded, and that he believed that he would be able to continue to avert the clash of arms.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

Dr. c. L. Hale, who spent the past six weeks in Seattle, returned home OH the steamer Northwestern last evening.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

N. Hawkinson. superintendent of the new cannery the Carlisle Packing Company is erecting here, arrived last night with crew of men.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

s. N. Laurie has returned from a trip to the States, and will leave on this mornings train for Mccarthy, where he and his brother conduct a store.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

will sink more merchant vessels with
 out warning. These views of Falken- hayn have been conveyed to the Presi- dent, who is thoroughly familiar with the seriousness of the situation.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

E. C. Heacock, J. Paulson, Mrs. Fred Lewis and Miss Edith Waite formed a party of Fairbanksans who arrived here last night from the States. and will leave for their home on this mornings train.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

Dutch Blanchfield returned on the Northwestern and brought fourteen head of horses with him for freighting purposes on the Chitina-Fairbanks trail.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26
NOME RACE POSTPONED
 ACCOUNT 0F STORM

NOME, Feb. 25. - The Moose bur den handicap dog team race to Solo mon has been postponed because of a blizzard which is raging, making the trail almost impossible. The event will be pulled off next Monday, if the weather moderates.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

Mrs. J. w. Forester returned last evening from a visit to Portland. and her husband came to Cordova yester- day from Chitina to meet her.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

M V. Latin, of Mccarthy, was among the returning passengers on the steamer Northwestern last even ing.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

Miss Elizabeth Churchill was an ar rival from the States on the North western, and has accepted position at Mrs. Wells boarding house.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

Mrs. c. c. Hull, of Chitina, returned last night from a visit to the States, and will leave for her home on to- days train.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

The steamer Northwestern will not leave for the westward until noon to- day.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

c. H. Thomas and wife. of Juneau, were arrivals in Cordova on yester- days train.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

Dan Ross returned from the outside and will leave on today's train for Valdez creek.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

Wanted Position by woman com petent to do work of any kind. Apply Times office.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

Misses Marjorie Bailey and Pearl Gates, of Seattle, were arrivals on last nights steamer.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

Mrs. G. A. Stratman came down from Mccarthy on yesterdays train.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26
KAISER STATIONED ALONG
 FIRING LINE

BERLIN, Feb. 25. - It is officially admitted that the Kaiser has estab- lished his headquarters in the Ger man positions facing Verdun.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

The steamer Admiral Evans is due here early this afternoon.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-02-26

Everybody has the Empress habit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
Contesses Staying
ClairUoyant Who
BLackmaiLed Him
News Times Special Service;

News Times Special Service;
FRANKFORT. Ind, May a.
After two hours Of gruelling ques-
tonine. Giles ". Trask. 45 years old.
wealthy elevator owner and farmer,
TODAY confessed 10 the brutal muir
der Of Mrs. Alice Evans, better
known as Madame Rand" clair
vovant. admitting ne crushed her
skull with dozen OF more blows
from an axe. Mrs Evans died early
this morning in hospital.
Trask confessed. the police say.
that his motive was alleged black
mail by the woman he declared
she had given him advice in a di-
vorce suit. at was the only way TO
set rid Of her he said.
While the whole community was
shocked. Trask remained calm.
He Immediately hired four law
vers to defend him
Trask struck the first blow from
behind nj Mrs. Evans while she was
preparing for bed. clad only in her
night dress. She tried 20 ward OF
his blows. When Trask left her he
washed his hands I'm her room. Mrs.
Evans crawled 20 the sidewalk and
her means brought neighbors from
their beds. Her skull was crushed
in six places.
Trask was arrested in the Glover
Leaf freight yards, where ne was
found clinging between two cars. He
was spattered with blood and armed
Nth a revolver He at first denied
even knowing the woman.
Trask. i'm his confession. told the
police ne used a machinist's hammer
instead OF an axe He declared the
woman had blackmailed him for
$500 in the last year and demanded
100000 more. He went 10 her house
TO effect a compromise and attacked
her after she threatened 10 call tho
police, he said.