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The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
125,ooo MARINE WORKERS AFFECTED BY STRIKE

NEW YORK, May (by Associated Press) Although union leaders de- clared the marine strike had not beeR called, three of the marine workers unions voted today to reject the Is per cent cut proposed by the ship ping board until the proposed work ing conditions are modified.
 Union leaders predicted that marine walkout would within s4 hours result in a complete tie-up of American shipping.
 Chairman Benson's suggested Is per cent reduction means virtual reduction of from 40 to 45 per cent when working conditions are consid- cred according to marine workers.
 More than 125,000 workers are at- fected, 3O,OOO to 10000 in this port, and practically 2,OOO ships affected with a total tonnage of more than 13.OOO,O00, of which tonnage the ship ping board operates about 7,500,000
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
CURRY BILL ID GRANT ALASKA
 HOME POWERS

SEATTLE, May 2 (by Associated Press).-A Post-Intelligencer special dispatch from Washington, dated Sun. day, says:
 Representative Curry of California, chairman of the committee on ter ritories, will soon introduce a bill for the administration of the national property and interests in Alaska along the lines of the civil admins tration code recently enacted in the state of Washington in place of the present cumbersome bureaucratic form of government which functions at Washington for Alaska, hampered by departmental red tape. The bill proposes to centralize the federal administration of the territory's na- tiOnal resources in a board with Of to utilize Alaska's resources in creat- ing local industries and to encourage it's settlement by home-owning citi- zenry. The bill creates an Alaska development board composed of the governor of the territory as chair man, without vote, and three mem bers appointed by the president for six.year terms. The board would be- to function January 1 of next year.
 The bill is similar to one introduced year ago but not considered owing to Representative Curry!s illness. Public hearing will be held imme- diately after the bill is introduced, and all department and bureau heads concerned in the government of Alaska are to be present also resi- dents of the territory and others interested.
 J. l.. McPherson, assistant to the president of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, will meet Secretary of the Interior Fall tomorrow to discuss Alaska matters, and will present the secretary with an album of Alaska photographs and other data.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
ADMIRAL LINE
 WILL OPERATE
 DESPITE TIEUP

SEATTLE, May 2 (by Associated Press) The shipping strike will have it's first test here Tuesday when the steamer City of Seattle is scheduled to sail for Alaska ports. The crew includes four members of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. The Pacific Steamship Company, owners of the vessel, have announced their intention to sign up new crews if the present crews walk out on any of their boats.
 When calls were sent out for crew for the shipping board steam CT E. Elback, due to leave today for Portland to load for the united king dom, no men responded and the ship remained in port
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
HEAD
 CALLED DOWN
 BY SENATORS

JUNEAU, May 2.-(Special to the Times).-The Frawley bill abolishing the bureau of publicity was temporar- fly blocked in the house Saturday and forced back to the committee for amendment. Sentiment is apparently strong for the continuance of the publicity
 The Chamberlain memorial asking for drilling tests on oil well by the government was defeated in the house on the ground that 1t would likely lead to land withdrawals.
 The senate bill fixing the salary of the territorial secretary was passed by the house, amended to read $1,- 800 instead of $2,O00 annually
 The Hunt memorial asking for fed, eral aid in transportation and on in- vestigation of the Tacoma smelter by the federal trade commission, also passed the house; also the senate substitute bill for the Brown me- morial on nominations for governor. Under this bill candidates for govern or are allowed to file in the primary and enter the general election. and the president is asked to appoint the successful candidate. The bill was opposed by Frame and Cochrane, who characterized it as mere straw vote"
 The house refused to concur in the senate substitute for the Murray blue law bill because it contained billiard and pool rooms and bowling alleys.
 The house concurred in the amend ments to the Holt old age allowance bill, which subjects the estates of those receiving allowance to the same claims as estates of inmates of the Pioneers Home.
 The Cochrane bill for the election of mine inspector, commissioner of education and treasurer was de. feated by the senate, ' to l, Chamber. lain voting for passage.
 Former American Legion command CT, J. P. Walker, was called on the carpet by the senate Saturday to ex plain a statement given out by him charging that senators had stated on the floor of the senate that ex-serv ice men of the World war are beg gars and mercenaries. Walker ad mitted that language used by senators was uot so charged in his statement Member of the senate characterized the words quoted as absolutely false Walker maintained that the senators had referred to the ex-service men as objects of charity"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
FIR FINCH AND ENGLISH AGREE ON PROGRAM

LONDON, May 2 (by Associated Press) ).-Great Britain and France have reached an agreement on repar- ations. The plan of the allies is to make a declaration to Germany of the amount requested and how it IS to be paid. Germany will also be noti- fled that within ten days the allies will proceed to carry out penalties if the terms have not been met. The plan provides for the supervision of Germany's sources of revenue in case occupation is necessary.
 In the meantime, France will pro- ceed with military preparations for the occupation of the Ruhr district.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
HUGHES THINKS OCCUPATION IS SUGGESTIVE OF WAR


 PARIS, May 2 (by Associated Press). - Ambassador Jusserand has cabled the outline of a conversation with Secretary of State Hughes in which the latter is quoted as saying the American government desires to take uo attitude on reparations which will irritate the allies and that the state department has no further com munication to make to Germany. Sec retary Hughes indicated his prefer ence that Germany settle without the occupation of the Ruhr district being necessary, which he said suggested ! kind of war
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
NORMAL CONDITIONS
 PREVAILING IN U. 5.

COLUMBUS, O., May (by Associ- ated Press). - Attorney General Daugherty stated today that May day throughout, the United States was observed quietly, despite the. attempt to create agitation by the distribu- tion of literature. The attorney gen. eral says the quietness of the Ob- servance of May day "give assurance of the return to normal conditions In America"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
MOTOR CAR FAILS TO
 BEAT RAILWAY TRAIN

NEW YORK, May 9 (by Associated Press) The motor cruiser car Sec ond Junior of Detroit, arrived here after a race from Miami against the Havana special of the Atlantic Coast railroad, having covered the 1,260 miles in 47 hours and g minutes actual running time. The motor car failed to beat the trains time of AZ hours for the 1,4S0 miles. including all stops.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
RETAIL PRICES NOT
 ADJUSTED PROPERLY

WASHINGTON, May 2 (by Associ ated Press) Retail prices appear to be the sticking point in the country's readjustment process, according to the federal reserve boards April re- view. Other factors said to be re- tarding readjustment are transporta tion charges, wages, and coal and steel prices. Complete business re covery has been slower than was pre- dicted, according to the boards sum mary.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
COMMUNISTS SPIRIT
 BROKEN BY ARRESTS

NEW YORK, May 2 (by Associat- ed Press). - The city's entire police force of 11,O00 men was ordered Sat urday to remain continuously on duty until this morning as measure against possible May day violence. The police declared the arrest of two men on criminal anarchy charges had broken the spirit of the Com munists who expected to make a demonstration.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
ENGLAND WILL,
 PLACE FLEET
 IN NORTH SEA

LONDON, May 2 (by Associated Press) Britain will make a naval demonstration if Germany re- fuses to yield to the allies conditions on the reparations issue. A fleet will probably occupy the North sea within six days after the allies have decided on the conditions. The repar- atiOns commission will notify Ger many, which will then have six days to answer, yes or no, but their answer must be direct and without condi- tions.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
FRANCE SENDS NOTE TO BERLIN GOVERNMENT

PARIS, May 3 (by Associated Press) ).-France on Saturday forward ed brief note to Germany reciting that Germany had failed in the pay ment of 12,000,OO0 marks due before May l and demanding that the money be delivered today.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
THOUSANDS IN
 PRINT GRATIS
 OUT ON STRIKE

CHICAGO, May 2 (by Associated Press) )-Acceptance by the employ CTS in many cities of the 44-hour weeks in the printing industry ap- pears to have averted a nationwide strike in book and job printing shops. Local officials of the International Typographical Union have been in structed to call strikes in all shops where the new week is not effective and strikes are expected in several cities in the east and south.
 Tn this city 25S job shops were closed, between 4,O00 and 5000 men being affected by the strike.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
WHITE HOUSE READY TO NAME MEDlATORS

WASHINGTON, May ? (by Asso- ciated Press) White House officials announced today that the appointment of the federal commission to mediate the shipping controversy awaited the owners acceptance of the govern ment's offer.
 Shipping board officials said today that few of the shipping board yes sels were tied up as a result of the walkout.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
BANDITS KILL WOMAN
 WHO MAKES OUTCRY

SOUTH ORANGE, N. J., May (by Associated Press).-Four bandits held up an automobile in which Mrs. c. Cashese was riding and when she screamed, choked her to death.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
TREATY WILL FOLLOW
 PEACE RESOLUTION

WASHINGTON, May 2 (by Associ- ated Press) Senator Lodge, support ing the Knox peace resolution in the senate Saturday, said a treaty with Germany probably will follow the adoption of the resolution. He said the president and the state depart ment had made 1t clear that the United States does not intend to abandon the allies.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
MARINE STRIKE GENERALLY IN EFFECT
Job Printers Throughout Country Also Out on Strike
HONOR PERSHING AT
 PARIS NEXT JULY

PARIS, May 2 (by Associated Press) The presence of General Pershing in Paris on July IA, Bastile day, will be made the occasion of a demonstration in honor of the Unit ed States. Following the exercises on that date, Marshal Foch will ac. company the body of an unknown American soldier to the United States as the representative of the French army.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
MACSWINEY'S BROTHER
 ESCAPES EXPERIMENT

CORK, May 2 (by Associated s).-Sean MacSwiney, brother of the late lord mayor of Cork, and two Sim Feiners under internment, es- caped Saturday by overpowering their guards and seizing a motor boat.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
PEACE RESOLUTION
 PASSED BY SENATE

WASHINGTON, May 9 (by Asso- ciated Press) The first step of the Harding administration toward plac- ing the United States on technical peace basis was taken Saturday night by the senate, when that body passed the Knox peace resolution by a vote of 49 to 23 Three Democrats voted for the resolution.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
COMPTROLLER CALLS
 FOR BANK STATEMENT

WASHINGTON, May 2 (by Associ- ated Press).-The comptroller of the currency has called for a report of the condition of national banks at the close of business April 28.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
FRENCH PROCEED WITH PLANS FOR OCCUPATION

PARIS, May 3 (by Associated Press).-The government Is proceed ing with the preliminaries in con nection with the occupation of the Ruhr district of Germany. Orders for the mobilization of the class ot 1919 are expected shortly but negroes are not expected to be included in the occupation forces.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
SHIPPING AT FRISCO VIRTUALLY SUSPENDED

SAN FRANCISCO, May (by As sociated Press).-ahipping is vir- tually suspended here apart from eff forts to take the Eastern Sailor out of the harbor Her sailing is expect ed to be the first real test of the strength of the strikers.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
GRAND JURY MAKES
 BATCH OF INDICTMENTS

CHICAGO, May 9 (by Associated Press). - Seventy-one indictments, charging corporations, contractors unions and individuals with conspir- acy in restraint of delivering opera tions, were returned by the grand jury Saturday.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
TWENTY DEAD FROM
 CLASH IN JERUSALEM

JERUSALEM, May 2 (by Associat- ed Press). - Twenty people were killed and 150 wounded in a clash between Jews and Arabs at Jaffa, and troops had to be called into service to restore order.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
PAPER MAKERS IDLE IN NEW ENGLAND CITIES

BOSTON, May 2 (by Associated Press) Eighteen hundred New Eng land paper workers are idle today by reason of their refusal to accept wage reductions of 20 to 30 per cent. Elm. ployes iu several plants accepted the new scale.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
LOS ANGELES EXPECTS TO MAN VESSELS EASILY

LOS ANGELES, May 2 (by Associ- ated Press).-Shipping men here ex- pect no trouble in manning vessels by reason of the strike called by the marine unions.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
THIRTY THOUSAND ALLIED
 CRAFTS REFUSE WAGE CUT

CLEVELAND, May 2 (by Associat- ed Press) 25,000 and 30,- 900 men employed in 20 drafts affili- ated with or belonging to the printing trades council, struck today, refusing to accept wage reductions of 20 per cent.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
SPOKANE OPERATING ON OPEN SHOP BASIS

SPOKANE, May 9 (by Associated Press).-Job shops in this city are operating on the open shop basis. following a strike of union printers for a 44-hour week.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
s. P. EMPLOYES ASK
 FOR WAGE REVISION

SAN FRANCISCO, May (by As sociated Press) The Southern Pa cific has been notified that subordi- nate officials and employees desire to negotiate revised wage schedule.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
MEX REBEL GENERALS
 ARRESTED IN TEXAS

MEXICO CITY, May 9 (by Associ- ated Press) received by the war office here indicate that the rebel leaders, Gen. Francisco Murgia and Gen. Candido Aguilar, with six followers, have beef arrested at Can delaria, Tex.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
SOVIETS JEFFERSON
 AMERICAN ENGINEER

CONSTANTINOPLE, May (by Associated Press) An American en- gineer named Kelly has been sen- fenced to two years Imprisonment for circulating false reports tending to discredit the Soviets.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
WILL EMPLOY NON-UNiON CREWS AT PORTLAND

PORTLAND, May 2 (by Associated Press) Of the West Nim- rod, loading here for Great Britain. expect the vessel to sail today with non-union crew. Four other ship ping board vessels are tied up by the strike.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
SHIPPING BOARD VESSELS AT GALVESTON TIED UP

GALVESTON, May 2 (by Associat- ed Press).-Six shipping board ves- sells are tied up here today as & results of the strike called by the marine unions.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
SEATTLE EMPLOYERS TO MEET WITH MEN

SEATTLE, May 9 (by Associated Press). Representatives of the printers and their employers will meet tomorrow to discuss wages and working conditions.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
NEW YORK EMPLOYERS GRANT SHORTER WEEK

NEW YORK, May 2 (by Associated Press). - Employing printers here have guaranteed the 44-hour week.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-05-02
THOUSAND PRINTERS
 STRIKE AT PiTTsBURG

PITTSBURG, May 2 (by Associated Press).-One thousand printers in 131 job shops went on strike here today.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-24
MRS. RALPH 0. DAVIS
BURIED YESTERDAY

The funeral of Mrs Ralph o. Davis,
wife OF Lieut. Commander Davis. L.
S. ~. who died on Tuesday in James
town. r. l.. after 24-hour illness,
took place yesterday in st. Anne's
Church at o'clock. the Rev. DR.. john
son. rector of the church. officiating.
The remains were brought here by
Mrs. Davis husband and by her moth
er. Mrs. James Cresap. lnterment
was made in the Cresap family lot in
the Naval Academy cemetery. The
pallbearers were: Lieuts. George
Hussey. c. A. McGowan and r. o.
Glover. and l.. Dorsey Gassaway. Eu-
gene Iglehart and Harry Sturdy. Flu
neral arrangements were in charge OF
James s. Taylor & Sons.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-24
CRUISING SQUADRON
WITH M|DD|ES ABOARD
NOW At CHR|ST|AN|A

The squadron of five battleships
hearing the first, second and third
classes of midshipmen on their annual
summer practice cruise. arrived yes
terday at Christiania, Norway, accord
ing TO cable .advices. The trip was
made via the Azores Island and north
of Scotland and the arrival at Chris
tiana was in accordance with the itin-
erary that had been mapped out prior
TO sailing from Annapolis on June 4.
Rear-Admiral Charles F. Hughes is
the commanding officer of the squad
ron which consists of the battleship
Kansas, South Carolina. Minnesota,
Connecticut and Michigan.
The squa Iron will remain in the vi
cinity of Christiania until July when
il will start for Lisbon. Portugal. and
the arrival at the latter port is sched-
uled for July H.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-24
ANNAPOLITANS HEAR
MAGNAVOX FIRST TIME

For the first time in the history Of
Annapolis. there was heard this after
noon the Magnavox This is the in
strument BY which President Harding
made his inaugural address heard all
over Capitol Hill And on numerous
other occasions notables throughout
The country have made use Of this in
strument to carry their messages
near and far.
This Magnavox was installed in the
new building of the Globe Furniture
Company and the music rendered was
heard over the greater part OF the
city. Ii will only be there for short
time as il was secured 10 fiji an ex-
port order 10 South America
The Magnayox is used in connection
with the usual type Of phonograph and
igDy its means the music is carried TO
. distant points Or it can be used by
speakers to carry their messages 10
vast multifudes. Ii is understood that
. this instrument viii be used for this
purpose in one of the South American
capitals.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-24
FISH CONSERVATION
DISCUSSED AT SEVERN
RIVER ASSO. DINNER

A large number of members were
present at the annual dinner and busi-
ness meeting of the Severn River As
sociation held in the small dining
room at Caryel Hall last night.
The president. Pembroke Womble.
of Baltimore. submitted his report
which was approved. Mr. Womble was
reelected president for the coming
year. The chief speaker of the eve
ming was Congressman J. Charles Lin
thicum. who addressed the Association
on the subject of his bill for the con-
servation of fish in Maryland.
This bill has the hacking of the Sec
retary of Commerce. Mr.. Hoover. who
has stated that if Maryland and Vir-
ginia cannot unite on the passing and
enforcing of proper laws for the pres
ervation os their fish supply he will
have laws similar 10 those for the pro-
ing Mr. Linthicum's address State
Game Warden Lee LeCompte spoke on
the same subject and said that unless
strenuous protective measures were
speedily taken the fish and crabs
would soon disappear entirely from
Chesapeake Bay.
Deputy Game Warden Denmead
made speech along the same lines.
1t was announced that the Severn
River has recently been stocked with
$500 black bass
Short addresses were made by DR..
timore. The meeting broke up at
about 1890 p. m.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-24
YOUNG ENS|GNS HELP
INSTRUCT 'PLEBES'

Eight young ensigns of the navy
have been assigned to duty at the
Naval Academy in connection with
tie sunni er il struction' of the new
fourth class oi midshipmen now being
formed ut the Institution. The candi-
dates for midshipmen. from all parts
OF the country. having previously
qualified in al examinations, have
been arriving in the city in large
ruplbers this week and have taken
the oath lefose Superintendent Scales
i'm blocks of 40 or more.
The class now has roll of more
than $50 BY the new method of en-
trance examinations the new class
will be formed in quicker order as
compared 20 previous years. and the
Academy soon will be in the full blast
of summer activities The Plebes,
Immediately after entrance. settled
down TO schedule of rudimentary
work. slch as handling boats under
oars and sails, setting up exercises.
ard other drills. in addition to a
schedule of lecitations and study
Iours
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-24
REPAIRS TO FRANKLIN
STREET COMPLETED

Workmen employed under William
+. Feldmeyer. who has the contract
for repairing several city streets. have
practically completed the work of re-
surfacing Franklin street. from Church
Circle 10 the intersection of Cathedral
street. and il is likely that the thor
Oughfare will he thrown open to traf-
lie tomorrow. The old macademized
covering that had bulged and caused
many rough places and holes in the
street he'd was entirely removed and
the street now has much higher
class tarvia dressing.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-24
HIS HANDS BURNED BY
GASOLINE EXPLOSION

d. Ross Vansant. Jr.. 80 Franklin
street. and companion. Leonard
Clark. narrowly escaped being seri-
ously burned as result of an explo-
sion of gasoline in the motor boat OF
Mr.. Nansant. as they were proceeding
down Severn river late yesterday aft
ernoon Ii seems that small guam
tity of gas. exploded while Mr. Van
SAINT was tampering with the engine OF
the craft. and the fluid burnt his
hands and scared his arms. Ii was
at first reported that he had beer
severely burned but he is in much
improved condition today. The explo.
sion was of only momentary nature
and the flames did not catch fire tC
the boat.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1921-06-24
READY FOR CARNIVAL;
LADIES MEET TONIGHT

HO. for the carnival.
The annual fete under the auspices.
and for the benefit OF. the Independent
Fire Company. will get under way to-
morrow night TO continue throughout
next week. \ meeting Of the ladies.
friends Of the firemen. who have or
ganized themselves into committees 10
assist has been called for tonight at
$ o'clock in Porter Hall. the quarters
of Independent Company. when final
plans for the opening will be laid
down. Mrs. John Kramer is general
chairman OF the ladies' committee, and
all members are urged 10 attend the
meeting
Firemen and their helpers are to-
day engaged in putting the finishing
touches To the booths. decorations.
etc, OF the carnival grounds which
will be the city park" at the foot of
Main street The fremen have left
nothing undone TO make this carnival
the best they have ever held.