19 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Cordova Daily Times
Location
Cordova, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
1
London reports a new complication as Hungary accuses Austria of sacrificing Hungary to shield Germany from a Russian invasion. Hungarians say troops were moved north to aid the German campaign, leaving Hungary unprotected and risking civil strife unless peace is reached.
Athens report says Germany has dispatched an envoy to Greece to deter Greece from joining the Allies against Turkey and to urge restraint on armed action. Greece is unlikely to bind itself to refrain from attacking Turkey if the government believes it necessary for national interests.
London reports that the allies fighting near Takasses Belgium have pressed German positions after weeks of stubborn defense. Critics call the move a potentially significant breakthrough and expect the Flemish advance to accelerate soon despite prior slow progress.
A war office bulletin reports German forces concentrating near Reims and renewing bombardment of the city. Northeast of Arras in northern France the Allies have advanced, breaking German positions and occupying trenches.
Advices report heavy loss of life when the Turkish cruiser Marsu died sank near the Dardanelles after a British submarine destroyed it. About a hundred sailors went down, including several officers aboard the vessel.
London dispatch reports Berlin puzzled by the lack of details from Poland and no reply from Petrograd. German officials show disappointment though celebrations of victory continue despite gaps in war office reports.
Reports from the interior state indicate steady snow at Kennecott with rain in the town line. The road conditions hinder rotor deployment, unlike previous years when rotaries operated earlier. past dates show equipment moved from mid November to late November. Marked reductions in staple groceries are advertised by Neill & Stator Co.
Hib ling of the Fairbanks bank is held as a prisoner of war at Nanaimo British Columbia. He, of German descent, began his escape south this fall and was captured at Dawson. He remains detained until the war ends, according to a letter from the city.
The Cordova public schools held closing exercises yesterday afternoon in Miss Ware's room with over thirty visitors. Pupils performed well under teachers and included a skit led by Dorothy Doo Obriste, a Goodnight drill, and gifts from a large Christmas tree. Santa gave treats to pupils and some staff members.
A message from McCarthy reports prospector Fred Young is dead on the Sushanna glacier. He left Cordova on October 27 to return to the glacier where he had been prospecting. no further details are provided.
Chief Operator Faust reports a heavy leakage at the Cordova Valdez cable break near Cordova. Repair ship Burnside will come north from Seattle area. messages move via short cable to Whitshed Sitka and thence by cable to Valdez Seward and Southeast Alaska while repairs are pending for about a week or more.
Mayor Gill orders prompt prosecutions for lawbreaking unemployed vagrants who raid stores for food. Police to use all means to curb lawlessness as government shelters workers in lodging houses and seeks to provide employment.
Dec 19 reports shipments of gold from the Tanana region through the local express office totaled 3,109,000 dollars, about 500,000 dollars less than the previous season, indicating a slight decrease in output.
Judge John Goodell a deputy U S marshal at Sitka is confined in Juneau hospital with heart trouble. He is well known in Alaska having lived here for years and helped found the Cordova townsite where he served as clerk and municipal magistrate. Alameda due midnight tomorrow: latest Alaska Steamship Co report places Alameda arrival at midnight Sunday.
Francis Roteh of Seattle spends a week in Cordova exploring business opportunities. He and Ed Chilberg with Puget Sound capitalists eye lumber yard operations and may open one here. Roteh has options on Cordova real estate and studies acquisitions. Alaska resident with Nome and Fairbanks ties could become a resident or investor.
Tacoma prospector and trapper Bob Lozan is reported missing with threats by Native individuals. U S Marshal's office investigates possible homicide tied to Indian threats, as Lozan has not been seen for months.
A Bemidji dispatch reports Minnesota saloonkeepers face closure as the government vows to prosecute all liquor dealers in the 1885 treaty territory. The 1885 condition bans liquor sales from border to border, including parts of Minneapolis and St Paul, with druggists exception under prescription.
Townwide Christmas mood evident as stores trim for the season. Merchants unpack holiday foods and goods while most shops expect a brisk rush and strong sales similar to recent years. Some merchants note early shopping and stable or improving business.
A Petrograd dispatch notes Austrian forces crossing the Carpathians into Galicia were checked by Russian troops. Russians hold near Silesian Thercon as bombardments assail fortifications, signaling Russia may stay defensive in Poland while plotting a southern push into Germany.
London reports Grand Duke Nicholas has drawn Russian lines closer to Warsaw in Poland. Petrograd denies reverses for Russia as Germans allegedly suffer in Mlawa. Officials say Germans evacuated Lodz after costly combat, deeming it of limited strategic value.
Official report says Russian troops threatening Cracow and Silesian frontier stay fixed. Austrian rally is checked without disturbing Russian positions. Heavy fighting west of Warsaw yields no clear gain. German attempt to link up with main force repulsed with heavy losses.
London dispatch reports British soldiers and sailors on the firing line will receive plum pudding at their Christmas dinner. The festive fare will be provided for every fighting man on land or sea to keep up holiday morale despite ongoing operations.
An official war office bulletin says Belgian territory won south of Dixmude has been organized and the front advanced south of Kortekerff. It also notes decisive progress from Lys to Oise.
In Ineva on December 19 the winter snow reaches depths that block mountain passes, making troops guarding the routes unnecessary. The army is being demobilized as the military need at the passes ends with the weather.
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