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The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-03-01
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
LOOKING AFTER our BOYS

PARIS, Feb. 2 (by maiD One of
the activities of the Knights Of Co.
lumbus in the war area is the mobile
kitchen group which is following the
American expeditionary force from
camp to camp.
On the long marches that have be,
come the rule since the signing u the
armistice the men find hot chocolate
bouillon and other warm food most ac-
ceptable. Twenty of these cars are
in use in the area of military opera
tons of France, Belgium and Ger
many. Others will soon be sent to
Italy and the south OF France. Like
every other service of the Knights of
Columbus, the distribution of the prod.
ucts of these kitchens is free, it is
announced. The service will be con
tinued until the last American unit
has embarked for America.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-03-01
SIBERIA WILL
FURNISH field
FORFACT0RIES

VLADIVOSTOK, Feb. 2S.-Estab
lishment of textile factories in yladi
vostok and other eastern Siberian 10
calities is advocated by a writer In
the Dalny Vostok, which says that the
textile industries of the Polish and
Moscow districts no longer exist The
writer asserts that order soon will
be firmly established here in eastern
Siberia, and that the waterways en-.
sure the delivery of raw materials and
machinery. He adds:
Cotton is near at hand in India,
Indi-China, Korea and South Man
churia; wool in Australia, silk in
Japan and China; flax in the Amur
district and in Siberia; hemp in the
Amur regions. Merino has future
in the Transbaikal region; rough wool
is to be had from Mongolia and Trans
baikalia.
Raw material and its delivery are
cheap, especially with the help Of the
Russian commercial feet. Fuel is
near at hand; immense coal fields are
near the coasts. Suchan awaits ex-
ploitation. Labor is insured by the
presence of immigrants and the
trained cheap labor of Chinese and
Japanese.
'The Far East and Manchuria used
100000 rubles worth of textile
goods from Moscow-at the price cur
rent before the war-per year. 81
IBERIA offers an immense market, not
to consider Russia, when it is cheaper
to transport manufactured goods by
sea than to bring cotton from Turke-,
stan to Moscow. Vladivostok and the
surrounding districts must be declared
a free port, with free access for raw
material. The government must CO.
operate to firmly establish foreign
capital in textile Industries. We must
hurry before Great Britain, America
and Germany get to work DIT full
speed, for then it will be too late"
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-03-01
WOMEN WORKERS
WITH AMERICANS

CARDIFF, Wales, Feb. s. Testi-
mony to the qualities of some of the
American troops in France is given
by girl member of the Woman's
Auxiliary Army corps in a letter to
her home folks here. She writes:
1--WE are stationed inside an Ameri-
can camp in huge old French cav
airy barracks. We are doing clerical
work with hundreds and hundreds Of
Americans in the central records Of
fee. We deal with the whole Ameri-
can army records, and excepting the
cooks, mattresses, ETC., all we 400 odd
girls are really the 'Waacs' of the
American expeditionary force.
1--WE love the work, we love the
camp and the boys look after us well.
They are splendid fellows. We have
comfortable rooms, a recreation room
and hockey and are as happy as pos
sible. And now we are getting up a
grand revue called the Battle of Bour-
gas I am to be French girl. The
chorus is one Of the best and the
music truly American. I'm afraid your
music over there when we come back
won't have enough pep in it. Hon
estly, the boys can play. Even those
who are doing scavenger work in the
camp can play the violin and piano"
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-03-01
GREAT need
CLOTHING BY
THE SERBIANS

NISH, Serbia, Feb. Correspond
ence of the Associated Press) Three
months of unremitting industry, un
hampered by Bulgarian and Austrian
depredations or interference, have en-
abled the Serbian people to secure a
new hold on life. With the country
entirely free of invaders, the large
peasant population has succeeded In
setting things in order in surprising
fashion, and conditions should be al
| most normal soon.
Large quantities Of wheat and other
| staples, which the shrewd Serbian
farmers hid from the enemy, have re.
appeared. At the moment the most
pressing needs seem to be clothing
shoes, fuel and agricultural nipple.
ments.
Apparently there is plenty of money
in the country, some of 1t having come
from Austrian and German soldiers,
who, 1t may be said to their credit,
paid for most of the articles they took
from the Serbians during their occu-
patton. However, the Bulgarians, who
requisitioned almost everything they
required from the already straitened
population often paid nothing for
what they took. In the cities most
of the stores have no stocks because
they sold everything to the Austrians
and Germans.
Fortunately the harvest last fall
was exceptionally good and there
probably will be nothing approaching
starvation among the poor this winter.
The enemy troops carried off almost
every article of value they could lay
hands on, but they did not have time,
owing to the suddenness Of their re-
treat, to take with them more thar IS
per cent of the available grain supply
Meat is abundant, though high in
price Before the war it sold for six
cents pound, now it sells for fifty
six cents. Large numbers of sheep
raised in the mountains furnish not
only a valuable meat supply but an
abundance of wool, which has pro-
vided the peasants with the only cloth
ing they have had in four years.
Serbia's most vital need is for cloth
ing. Even well-to-do persons are
shabbily or, at least, scantily clad.
The Associated Press correspondent
observed an army officer of high rank
dressed in a skirt made of -four
sacks. The little clothing that may
be bought Is held at prohibitive
prices. The ordinary peasant work
ing costume costs $3.50, SHOES $50,
underwear of poor quality SIS, and
thread is priced at 50 SPOOL A con-
signment of old clothes from the Buff
falo, N. Y, chapter of the American
Red Cross, valued at home at $12, was
appraised at $500 by merchant in
the Prot district where the Red Cross
is carrying on relief work. The Buff
falo supplied were distributed on
Christmas day and brought happiness
to many homes.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-03-01
NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS

This Company has spared neither time
nor expense to give Cordova continuous
WATER SUPPLY To do this the Company
must have your cooperation to stop the waste
that occurs from letting the water run to avoid
freezing the pipes. Where we find this con-
dition still to exist we shall SHUT OFF THE
WATER for the winter without further notice.
ALASKA PUBLIC UTILITIES
First Street Phone =
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
UNIONS VOTE TO BACK
 STRIKING COPS
Nine -Tenths of Them Vote to Strike in Support of
 Policemen.

Boston, Sept. 17--Although nine tenths of the unions affiliated with the Boston Central Labor union have vot- ed to support the police ito the linn It. in their strike for union reCogni- ton, according to a statement made at a meeting of the police union last night by Frank H. Mccarthy. local or ganier of the American Federation of Labor. union leaders asserted today that this did not indicate any imme- diate general strike.
 It was the general feeling among labor men that there would be no definite change in the situation. until after the meeting of the Central La bor union next Sunday, at which re ports of the strike votes taken dur ing the week will be received from the local unions.
 Striking policemen will not be rein stated unCer any conditions This was reiterated today at Police Head quarters when attention was directed to the construction placed in some quarters on an amendment to the de- partment rules announced last night.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
STRIKE WE'LL BE
 CALLED IF GARY
 DOES NOT SPEAK
Steel Organizers Meet in Session Today to Call
 Strike Sept. 9.

Pittsburgh. Sept. 1.-The national committee for organiz- ing iron and steel workers went into session here shortly before noon today to take definite ac- ton on the matter of postpon- ing the strike of iron and steel workers called for September 22.
 Before going into the meeting John Fitzpatrick, Chicago. chairman of the National committee. said that unless there was a Hast minute telegram from Ebert IT. Gary. chairman of the board of the United Stateso Steel Cor poratiOn, no postPonement of the strike, as requested by President Will son until after the industrial confer ence at Washington Oct. 6, would be considered
 Fitzpatrick said the men were fully organized and prepared to walk out next Monday.
 The meeting of the National com mittee today was called primarily to make preparations for the proposed strike. |,
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
GONG. MOORE GETS hfAY0RALTY
 NOMINATION.

Philadelphia. Sept. 17-Congress- man J. Hampton Moore, according to virtually complete returns from yes terday's primary election, defeated Judge John Nj. Patterson for the Republican nomination for Mayor of Philadelphia by a plurality of 2,139 votes in one of the hottest factiOnal fights the Republican party in this city has seen in years. With eight divisions missing out of. 1856 in he city, Moore received 147,530 and Pat terson 145, ,39I votes. The Republi- can nominee virtually is assured of election.
 Congressman Moore made the race as an independent Republican with the endorsement of United States Sen ator Penrose, while Judge Patterson was supported by State Senator Ed win IT. Ware, leader of the Republican organization.
 Scattering returns from Is Of the IS wards in the city indicate the nom ination of Harry D. Wescott for may or on the Democratic ticket. He was opposed by former Congressman Michael Donohoe.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
JUAREz AFFAIR
 CHEATED VILLA
 OF HIS VICTORY

Fl Paso, Texas. Sept. 17.---Accord- ing to F. Mouson, who was in Chihua- hua City today after failing to get in touch with the rebels who demanded SG. GOO ransom for the release of him self and Dr. J. W. Smith, the train holdup anI kidnapping near Santa EulaHa last Saturday was the work of Villa followers. Nonson's report was brought 10 Fl Paso by an American employe of the Potosi Mining Com pany Ten men of a detachment of 60 under command of Captain Ruiz participated in the affair, according 10 MOnson. who said the victims were treated with all possible consideration.
 Mouson was released on his promise 10 return with the ransom money.
 Before his release. he talked with Captain Ruiz, who told of participa- ton with his men in the rattle of Juerez June 15-16 last. The Villa commander said the rebels cherished no resentment against the Americans for their interference in the Juarez affair, which he claimed, cheated Villa of well earned victory.
 Dr. Smith. who was released at Ortiz by his captors, was supposed to be in Chihuahua City today.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
COPS OF MACON SCORE vICTORY;
 STILL WORKING
They Have New Police Chief Appointed Who Holds a
 Union Card.

Macon, Ga, Sept. 17--Union po- Hcemen and fremen still stood adam nant today on their refusal to obey the order of the civil service com mission of this city that they dissolve their unions or resign, and events of the last 24 hours had served only to complicate the situation. The police appear 10 have scored a success in the promotion of their former senior lieutenant, Martin Thompson, who holds a union card, to chief of police, following the resignation of Warren McW!lliams, the rangy Texan and war veteran whose appointment Saturday was hailed with delight by Macon citi- zens. McWilliams, who promised a speedy restoration of law and order when he was appointed chief, admit ted the situation was to much for him.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
NOTED PRELATE GUEST AT MASS
 IN CATHEDRAL
Cardinal Mercier Arrives in New York From Balti-
 more Early Today.

New York, Sept. 17-CardinaI Mer- c5er arrived in New York early today from Baltimore. He was met at the railroad station by a committee of clergy and laity and the Belgian bu- reau and was driven immediately to the residence of Archbishop Patrick J. Hayes.
 At 10 o'clock the cardinal was es- corted to the sanctuary of St Pat riCk's cathedral for a solemn high mass of requiem offered on the first anniversary of the death of Cardinal Farley. All the clergy of the diocese were invited to attend, and after the mass were given an opportunity to meet Cardinal Mercier informally.
 The City Hall program provided for the presentation to the Cardinal by prominent Italians in the city of bronze cast of a bas-relief entitled Belgium - 1S14-I91S: and Jesus wept.'
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
COMPANY B DID
 NOT TAKE GUN
 NOW IN BOSTON
Cannon Captured by New Haven Company Was Sal
 vaged by French.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 17-An official inquiry by the northeastern department awards to the 1O4th Unit cd States Infantry the capture of the 21O millimetre gun now on Boston Common, over the claim of Company B of the 1O2nd Infantry.
 The question of permanent location of the trophy had provoked contro- versy as New Haven claimed it be- cause Company B was originally formed here and had officers from this city. The squad which claimed capture belongs here.
 A report was made public by Lieu tenant p. H. English today. The 1O2nd is given credit for capture of a gun of like calibre from the Germans in the Chateau Thierry sector on July 21 and 22, 1918, which probably was salvaged by the French in the rear of the 26th Division.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
POPULACE KISSES AND
 HEIRS AS AMERICANS
 QUIT DISPUTED PORT
French Are Barricaded in Their Barracks InsuTgent Italian Poet is Still Master of Situa- tiOn-Italian Warship is Disabled.

Geneva, Sept. l7-Gabriele D'Annunzio is still master of the situation at Plume, of which he took possession re- cently at the head of insurgent Italian forces, refusing 10 obey the Italian governments order to return with his troops, ac- cording tO advices which have reached here despite inc ex- treme riGor of the censorship which has been set up regard ing the Plume developments.
 The British and American contin- gents in the city were jeered and hiss ed by tho population as they march cd to their wurships, the adviccs state but embarked safely on their vesseIa without further incident. The French contingent Is said to have remained in Plume, barricaded in its bar racks.
 London. Sept 17-Fiume has been isolated from the world by the Italian government. which is apparently taking steps to meet tho situation that has arisen through the action ot Captain Gabrielle D'Annunzio in forci- bly, taking possession of the city and forcing Allied and JuEo-Slav forces to leave The veil of the censorship was drawn yesterday and since that time little has been learned of events in the city
 Investigation of the incident has shown, according to advices, that the plan to seize Plume originated in Venice. the prcfect of which city is said to have been involved ArtiI- lery forces in Venice which were pre- pairing to join the D'Anuunzio forces in Plume are reported to have been induced to return to their barracks. The prefcct has been dismissed from office
 The Jugo-Slav peace delegation in Paris has issued a statement indicat- ing that Italian regular troops are moving on the city. The Italian battleship Dante AHgheri is said to have been damaged by her crew and has been unable to leave the port of Fiume. French. American and Brit ish attachments which were in the city at the time of D'Annuuzio's coup are reported to have boarded ships and departed.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
JUDGE REFLECTS, GIVES CLEnENCY
 TO STEINBURG
Suspends Execution of Elm. bezzIement Sentence But
 Fine Stands.

After reviewing the circumstances of the case when he returned home last night Judge Webb of the Crimi- nal Superior court decided that SaEl- uel Steinberg of Greenwich. who yes terday was sentenced to jail for em- bezzlement, deserved clemency.
 The court had Steinberg brought be fore him this morning and stated that he had been reAecting on the case. He had determined, in view of the fact that it was Steinberg's first crime, to give him a chance. Judge Webb then suspended the execution of the three months Jail sentence in SteinberE's case and placed him on probation. It was announced that the fine of S2OO will stand, however. stein berg was charged with having embez- led 1,s0O from his employer Jacob Cohen of Greenwich.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
Campaign Opened To Force Reissue
 of 2-Cent Pieces

New York. Sept. IA campaign urging the government to reissue the two cent coin withdrawn from circu- lation in 1874, the new coin to bear on the obverse side a bas-relef DOT trait of the late President Roosevelt, was inaugurated today by the Women's Roosevelt Memorial Asso- citation.
 The new coin it is pointed out would be useful in the payment for war taxes on small articles, news papers and street car fares. A letter urging the creation of the coin has been sent to Carter Glass, Secretary of the Treasury.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
 LEADS POLICE
 TO ELM CITY
Believe Now BinkOWitz
 Was Killed Near New Haven.

Although the police are still cn the trail of the Binkowitz murder mys- tery. which has been banling a scOre of New York and Connecticut state policemen and detectives since Aug. 20, when the New York messengers S mutiliated body was discovered in Milford the case today seems to be at a complete standstin
 Clues which have been followed up since the explosion of the Packard automobile theory are now leading the police towards New Haven. r. is reported that the police have in formation which leads them to believe the murder may have been committed somewhere between New Haven and Milford rather than near this city. The New Haven police, however, maintain that the crime was not com mitted in that vicinity.
 Chief James H. Maher, of the Mil ford Police Department stated this morning that no new development: have occurred within the past 4 hours. Chief Maher and State Police man Frank Virelli visited Walnut Beach last night in the hopes of find ing some clues to the places Binkowit7 visited immediately after leaving New York city.
 New York detectives are continuing their search for the missing Liberty bonds valued at S17S,0OO, which Bin kowitz is alleged to have sto en in thai city No trace of the bonds has beer discovered as yet.
 Although ill from the effects of the strenuous duties which he has per formed in connection with the case during the past three weeks, State Policeman Virelli continued to work or the murder mystery today.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
CHARGED WITH
 BURGLARTZTNG
 FOUNDRY PLANT

Charged with burglarizing the plant of the Manufacturers Iron Foundry Go. of Union avenue, Eugene Berger was arraigned today before Judge Webb and a jury in the Grim inal Superior court. The accused pleaded not guilty.
 Lorenz Carstesen, An employe of the Foundry Co.,, testified that on June IS last, the night before the burglary, he locked the plant. When he returned the next morning he found that a quantity of tools had been stolen A window had been broken and the burglar obtained entrance in that manner.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
Y BLACKENED BODIES
 FOUND ALONG SHORES: DAMAGE EIS$15,OOO,OOO
20 Soldiers Were Drowned When Camp Was Washed Away Believe Many Bodies Buried in Ruins in Corpus Christie.

Corpus Christi, Texas, Sept. l7-Fifteen additional storm victims were brought to the temporary mOrgue here early today, bringing the known dead in this city up to & as a re- suit of the tropical hurricane which swept this section last Sunday. The total known deed now exceeds leo, including 50 at Portland. 90 al White Point. and + at Rockport, according to reports ncre.
 The most reliable estimates here today place the loss of life at Corpus Christi, Port Aransas and Aransas Pass at about 25O The bodies be- ing recovered today are in such con dition that Identification will be al- most impossible. A dranching rain began falling this forenoon. handicap ping relief workers and adding to the suffering uf the homeless.
 It was silI impossible this nom ing to estimate accurately Inc loss of life or damage to property. Each report from searChers, however. re veaIed the increasing magnitude of the disaster.
 The great piles of wrcclz1ge etrewn from one end of the city to the other may conceal numerous bodies it is believed. and today hundreds of men were at work exploring them.
 
 ried from S10.OOO.OoO to S15,ooo, 900.
 The best available information hero early today placed the known dead in Corpus Christi al 1T. Seventy-seven bodies. all blackeucd and bruised. were reported to have been washed ashore last night on the northern side of Nueces Bay, upon which Corpus Christi is situated Other points also reported the washing ashore of bodies during the night.
 Military officials were ezerting every resource today to ascertain the fate of 20 or more soldiers who were washed out into the bay while the storm was at its height and of whom there has been found no trace. The men, members of Company I, 37th Infantry, and other regiments on bor- der duty were at the government rest camp here for a week end furlougl when the camp was washed away.
 Captain B. M. Egeland of Webster, s. D., Camp Commander, was drown ed during the storm and his wife also is believed to have lost her life.
 Attempts were being made today to rig out several saIboats to cross Nueces Bay to rescue 25 persons who are reported in desperate straits at White Point
 A message was brought into Corpus Christi today saying 25 bodies were at White Point and that 25 refugees there were starving.
 A fisherman of Rock Port, named Higgins, was carried across Puerto Bay and more than half way to Sin ton over the plain. Higgins said he left Rock Port in a skiff Sunday, but was soon adrift with nothing but a life belt which carried him until he was enabled to climb upon 9 house top which came in his path. EscaD- ing from the chilly waters was little relief, however, for sharing his raft were a number of large rattlesnakes. A tree top with several additional reptiles drifted against the house top, and Higgins fought for hours before he dlslodged them with piece of timber.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
POLICE CANNOT
 LOCATE LAVENE
 JAELLO'S SLAYER
September IT, 1919.

No clues to tho wherea bouts of Frank Lavene, the Fairfield man who is alleged to have shot and killed To- renzo Jaello. Saturday night in a sa- loon brawl. have been discovered as yet Since his escape after the shoot ing Saturday night, Laveno has sue ceeded in covering his tracks so com pletely that the police are having the greatest difficulty in tracing any of his Tnovem ents. The authorities are confident, however, that they will succeed in experimenting the alleged murderer in the near future.
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
CAPTAIN OF BOAT SAVES HORSE THAT
 BACKED OFF DOCK
September l7. 1919.

A horse and wagon owned by w. D. Cook &, Sons backed up to an oyster boat north of the Stratford avenue bridge. west end, this morning and backed too far. The horse followed the wagon on to the boat, and then toppled into the harbor. The captain of the boat leaped into the water, put rope about the horse, and with oth- CTS dragged the animal to safety. The damage was slight, but the interest was great and many bystanders ob- served the incident
Republican farmer., 1919-09-19
SNEAK THIEVES GET CASES WITH
 SAMPLE GOODS
September 17, 1919.

Two sample cases containing capes and woolen scarfs valued at s2OO were stolen from Smith and Murray's s store in Fairfield avenue this morn ing by daring sneak thieves. The cases were the property of H. Oppen- heimer, salesman for the firm of Rosenthal and Grotta. of 122 Fifth avenue, New York City. The police have been notified of the theft and have warned dealers to be on the lookout for the stolen articles.