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Newspaper
Cordova Daily Times
Location
Cordova, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
1
London reports Soviet deputy Leo Kameneff delivered the reply to the British note. The reply requires armistice terms to include guarantees Poland will not use the period for hostile acts. Cabinet likely accepts, though not wholly satisfactory.
The War Department prepared an order abolishing six army departments and creating nine corps under the Army Reorganization Act. The order awaits Secretary of War Baker's signature to enforce the changes.
Representatives of 80 000 navy yard workers urged an immediate pay raise to about 1.05 dollars an hour before the navy wage board. The board warned that granting the increase would force cuts to stay within the budget.
Commandants of the First, Third and Fourth naval districts were instructed to order reservists who wish to active duty to join the flotilla of destroyers departing for Turkish waters to augment the forces there.
Governor Coolidge said he would tour the country to support the Republican ticket if party managers deem it advisable. The statement came from Boston on August 6 in a dispatch by the Associated Press.
The transport Princess Mato kia arrived at the River Scheldt with the American Olympic team aboard and will dock at Antwerp tomorrow.
A mill blaze at Grays Harbor Commercial Company in Cosmopolis, Washington, caused $150,000 in damage and left about 200 men jobless. Fire origin is undetermined as of report.
Commercial traffic through the Panama Canal reached a record through June 30 with 2,478 ships totaling 8.5 million tons, generating tolls of 8.88 million dollars and a surplus over operating expenses exceeding 2 million dollars.
Dublin city corporation grants freedom of the city to Archbishop Mannix of Australia as he arrives from New York amid British plans to exclude him for his Irish statements. The milestone honor marks a high profile clash over the Irish question.
A night of rioting in West Frankfort Illinois ends with about 5 000 foreigners fleeing the town after two youths were found murdered. Dozens are injured and homes burned as militiamen are dispatched to restore order. A photographer was reportedly beaten to death amid the clashes.
Congress man Albert Johnson claimed Japanese are being smuggled into the United States in large numbers prompting backlash. The foreign office called the Johnson statement fantastic and improbable in a formal reply.
Ten alleged delegates from northwest I W W locals were rounded up in Spokane during a gathering named a district convention of officers. Officials describe the event as the start of a campaign to arrest wobblies in the coming days.
Nome, Aug 6 The New York to Nome army flyers will probably resume their flight from Nome on Monday with the next stop at Hazelton as they rest a few days.
The Agriculture Department issues a circular warning the public to avoid fire risk. It advises not to gamble with fire and urges caution, noting big fires began from underestimating danger and comparing fire to powder.
The House of Commons today passed the Irish coercion bill on third reading by a vote of 216 to 18.
The census returns report Rhode Island’s population at 604 397, up 11.4 percent from the previous count, according to today’s release.
Turkish Nationalists begin a new offensive against Greek positions northeast of Brussa as reported from Constatinople. The move signals intensified fighting in the region with uncertain tempo and outcomes.
A riot in Denver as striking streetcar workers clash with strikebreakers results in two deaths thirty four injuries eight streetcars wrecked and damage to the Denver Post building. Police and civic leaders call for order as theaters close and citizens stay home.
Alexander Juanusika known as John Alexander was arrested in Chicago on documentary evidence claiming he headed an underground radical network linking U S and foreign agents. Police say he fled Germany to avoid conscription and is wanted for draft evasion with ties to an anarchist code used to conceal letters and instructions.
Captain Amundsen departed Nome at 10 this morning to pursue a five year polar drift voyage toward the North Pole. He carried ample supplies and expressed certainty of success as his ship began the voyage.
Five armed robbers robbed Lenox Turkish bath patrons while they slept, slipping away with valuables valued at about $10,000. Some attendants were assaulted as 175 patrons were unaware until the raid ended. Police launched a manhunt.
A circulated proclamation by the better people of northern Lower California calls residents to withdraw support from Governor Cantu and rally to the provisional government, reported from Mexicali on August 6 by the Associated Press.
A large coal vein was discovered in Hokkaido with a continuous 20 foot depth. Osaka operators began exploitation, signaling a potential boost to Japan's energy output and trade prospects. The British embassy assured no cable landing from Barbados to Miami will occur without a U.S. executive permit.
Chicago will present an invitation to hold the Olympic games here in 1924, it was announced today by Press. Local officials plan to seek the event as a major civic milestone.
Governor Cox urged former President Taft to aid in electing a Senate that would back the League of Nations. The Dayton report notes Cox spoke on August 6, seeking Taft’s influence to secure pro League support.
The second cross country mail plane arrived at Salt Lake City late yesterday afternoon. In Reno the leading plane reached town last evening and will depart Saturday for a non stop flight to San Francisco.
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