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Newspaper
Cordova Daily Times
Location
Cordova, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
1
Premier Trotsky told soldiers and workers delegates that Russians would oppose any offensive peace if offered by the Kaiser. He asserted Bolsheviks did not overthrow czarism to surrender.
A Berlin Vorwaerts report claims the masses in Germany are literally starving while farmers and the wealthy enjoy abundance. The dispatch dated December 22 cites widespread hardship among workers and urban poor.
Fire in San Francisco severely damages Eddie Graney's billiard parlors. The loss is estimated at $50,000. Graney was a noted boxing referee and signatory for many major events.
The court seated G M P Hunt as governor of Arizona after contesting Governor Campbell's election. The ruling was unanimous. Campbell has fifteen days to appeal, and plans to seek the people’s remedy rather than remain in office.
Former German Consul Rodiek faced a $10,000 fine in a case linked to fomenting revolution in India. The article notes a Progressive firm, Finkelstein Julu, involved in the matter with Sapiro. Also mentions a Fireman's Mask Ball event with rental suits and Rag Time Trio performances at Eagle hall with Dreamy Moonlight Waltzes and Snappy One Steps.
Report from San Francisco dated December 22 notes passengers saw the French schooner Lutece prowling off Chile in October after disappearing from an island in August with forty American crew members believed aboard. The raider Seeadler is said to be manning the Lutece.
The house merchant marine committee will consider bills to regulate the Alaska fisheries after Christmas. The proposed laws aim to stimulate fishing activity and secure revenue from the catch.
Ottawa reports Premier Borden will ban importation of intoxicants after Monday with details on manufacturing prohibition to follow later.
Mt. McKinley lodge No. 183 F and A M names officers for the year led by Worshipful Master Oscar Meyers and Senior Warden Edward F. Medley with John H. Sellen as Junior Warden Henry A. Slater as Treasurer and David T. Phillips as Secretary Installation is scheduled for next Wednesday evening.
A Christmas Eve custom in Mexico sees the Litany of the God Child sung before the famous Roro lullaby for the infant Jesus. The tune shares likeness with Old Gray Goose, reflecting how many nations have unique Yuletide lullabies beyond Mexico’s known tradition.
From Questrict Holland dispatches, workmen from Essen report the Krupp munitions plant has burned for a day. The factory, employing about 90 000 workers, is heavily guarded as Allied airmen allegedly struck it multiple times, with the fire attributed to those raids.
Secretary Baker’s annual war department report summarizes the year in review and rejects universal military conscription while noting no current leg islation or detailed plans for France deployment. He outlines not disclosing transport specifics, praises the Rainbow division and explains aims to share honors with state forces.
Report from Cordova notes Alaska already nearing sixty percent Red Cross membership with hopes of surpassing 60 percent. Campaign officials urge universal enrollment, emphasizing dollar memberships including magazines for 1918, while noting fears of drafted members and the need for patriotic support nationwide.
The article notes arrangements that have enabled transporting an army to France with ample reserves. Hegg's store received equipment and subsistence, plus shipments of carnations, violets and chrysanthemums from the States. Walter Schumacher of Ruby visits town for a few days.
E B Borie of Savage Arms testified to a Senate investigation on army supply shortages. He described reluctance to adopt the Lewis gun, orders to halt Lewis production for Browning, and later directions to produce Lewis type aircraft guns. Col Isaac Lewis set to testify next.
Alien Property Custodian A Mitchell Palmer states that Austria Hungary residents in the United States are not enemies and their property will not be molested. Deposits in postal savings banks and other banks belonging to Austro Hungarian citizens resident here are not liable to seizure. The test of enemy character is residence, not nationality, and possession is limited to property held for those actually resident in enemy territory.
A thoughtful young philosopher extols the fountain pen as the ideal Christmas gift. He notes a past $100 watch once impressed him, but says a reliable fountain pen never leaks or clogs and writes clearly on any paper, a value he estimates at ten dollars.
Federal agents raided the Brooklyn apartments of Gustav Meyer and arrested him. They seized papers showing an extensive food trading network between America and Germany via Sweden. Meyer was a purchasing agent for German firms and shipped food worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to Germany, with communications to Germany within the past week.
Italian troops in the Monte Asolone region advance after renewed combat despite poor weather. A lull persists on the western front as forces contest positions in a hard fought engagement.
Chicago Americans ranked second in AL fielding with .972, Boston leading with five points ahead. Regulars Chick Gandis led at first base, Stuffy McInnis second. Jack Barry topped keystone. Eddie Collins trailed by four points. Bakernow and Weaver tied for third base at .949. Scott led Boston among shortstops. Henry topped catchers. Johnson, Hamilton, Schauer, and Magrdie starred with flawless defense. Collins led Chicago outfield in games played.
Secretary of War Baker will permit farmer boys in the army to return home at periodical intervals to assist with crop production, enabling them to help harvest crops in the agricultural season.
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