Death Angel Visits Cordova as Widow Dies in Cordova
Cordova observes nationwide war effort day as draft registration surges. In Fort Worth a lawman's posse kills armed resister Hulcher. Wyoming reports vast unsettled areas delaying conscription returns. In Cordova Richard Kerwood mourns wife Mrs. Kerwood after nine days illness. she leaves two infant children and a sister in Portland with father Charles O Neill en route from Alaska for funeral plans.
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Richard R. Kerwood
Charles O'Neill
Anchorage
Portland
Richard O'Neill
Cordova
Kerwood
Convicts revolt razes buildings at Illinois state penitentiary
Associated Press report from Joliet says twelve hundred convicts at the Illinois state penitentiary revolted and set fire to the complex. Federal troops were called to quell the blaze. One convict was killed and six seriously injured as three military companies joined fire and police forces to suppress the uprising. Names of rioters and full details remained unclear.
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Associated Press
Joliet, dl
Ilinos 4 State Penitentiary
Fed
Joliet
City Council considers vacating street for new federal building
The council met to discuss vacating a street and part of an alley under a new state law to allow Cordova to erect a $100,000 federal building. An election will be held to vote on the street vacation as the building committee plans repairs to the public school and to add two rooms with a steam heating plant. Other topics include a dock font cost study, a sewer line extension to Fourth avenue, a revised dog ordinance, road funding for Eyak, and an eight mile per hour speed limit law awaiting final reading.
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Judiciary Committee
Cordova
City Dock
Alaskan
Fourth Avenue
Eyak
Wood of
Valdez
Italians Hold Line as Austrians Attack in Italy
Italian forces repulsed Austrian assaults south of Gorizia and pressed forward, maintaining the defense as heavy attacks were checked and gains reported along the Italian front.
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Rome
Gorizia
Senate Holds On War Revenue Measures In Senate
Washington June 5 The senate retains the house tax of fifteen cents a gallon on rectified spirits and approves prohibitory tax on whisky distillation for beverage use. Taxes on wines and beer are doubled from prior rates. The senate finance committee raises cigarette taxes higher than the house.
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Washington
Senate
Loase
House
France demands Alsace Lorraine return in peace terms
Paris reports the chamber of deputies adopted a resolution insisting peace conditions require the liberation of territories occupied by Germany and the return of Alsace and Lorraine to France, plus full restitution for damage in the invaded districts.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Alsace
Lorraine
France
Peace Appeal From Russian Delegates
June 5 report notes the council of soldiers and workers delegates sending a statement to Socialist parties central federations and unions worldwide. It repeats the call for the people to unite in resolute action in favor of peace and peacetime stability after recent upheavals in Petrograd.
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Petrograd
Council of Soldiers’ and Workmen’s
No censorship established on newspapers in bill accord
Washington June 5 Conferees of the espionage bill reach complete agreement omitting newspaper censorship. The milestone marks a key change in wartime controls as lawmakers finalize provisions.
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Washington
May Exempt Small Papers From Advertising Tax
Washington reports a committee considered exempting newspapers and other publications with annual advertising receipts of two thousand from the wartime advertising tax. Charleston notes West Virginia enacts a sweeping labor draft law requiring every able male 16 to 60 to work at least 36 hours weekly, with student exemptions and penalties for noncompliance.
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Washington
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Big Fourth of July celebration planned in Cordova Alaska
A large summer celebration will be held in Cordova on July 4 with a parade, baseball game, races and various amusements. Committees led by Thisted and W. W. Council organize sports, decorations, music, advertising, transportation and events for men women and children. A meeting at city hall Monday night will finalize arrangements while fund-raising for prizes proceeds. The Admiral Watson steamer arrives Sunday, Alameda to follow later in the week.
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Cordova
Alaska
Thisted
Thos. S. Scott
W. W. Council
4. V. Lydick
EB. V. Boyle
H. J. O'Neill
C. M. Rossway
Old and Fat Men
George C. Hazelet
James Smith
C. H. Scheffler
Alvah Eames
H. A. Slater
W. G. Vance
Link Wain
Ama
Carlisle Name New Cannery 7 Carlisle
The Carliste Packing Company received its new tender the Carlisle, brought to Cordova by Captain F. N. Glasscock of the Eclipse and turned over to J. J. Murray who will command. The Carlisle, 88 feet long with a 21 foot beam and 100 horsepower, carries 40 000 to 45 000 fish and has Delco lighting plus a private room for the cannery superintendent. It is a larger tender than the Cordova and is modern and up to date. Glasscock reports a pleasant trip north despite fog and heavy winds, taking less than ten days with stops at Ketchikan and Yakutat.
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Carliste Packing Company
Carlisle
5. N. Glasscock
Eclipse
Cordova
J.J. Murray
Delco
Glasscock
Les
Ketchikan
Yakutat
Wyoming Man Leads Drive for Woman Suffrage Monument
Gen eral J. C. Thompson of Cheyenne has started a movement to erect a monument honoring Wyoming its 1869 woman suffrage grant. The act, chapter 31 of 1869, allowed every woman 21 or older in the territory to vote, approved by John A Sampbell.
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Associated Press
Cheyenne
Wyo
J. C. Thompson
Wyoming
John A Sampbell
Mexican laborers return to solve mining labor shortage
Associated Press reports Mexican workers refuting fears of conscription are returning from the United States in large numbers to fill mining jobs in the district. Daily arrivals estimated at 500, with captains Rolfe and Lund en route to Cordova aboard a new coalwise vessel from Seattle. An auto fire engine purchased by Juneau from LaFrance has been shipped and is due to arrive soon.
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Associated Press
Chihuahua City
United States
Juneau
la France Fire Engine Company
Seattle Faces Bone Dry Law Delay With Referendum
Seattle reports indicate referendum leaders have secured enough votes to block the bone dry law from taking effect next Thursday. Lawyers call the federal July 1 provision, which would ban liquor shipments, as the controlling factor for the state. In Anchorage, Capt Lathrop plans a $15,000 pipe organ for the Empress, shipped from Chicago, with A D Longmore and Kimbal Organ Co crew to install over about twenty five days. Paul P. Cowan of Seattle will officiate at the Anchorage playhouse event.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Lathrop
J Picure Fame
Jatres
Alaska
Anchorage
Chicago
A.D. Longmore
Kimball Organ Company
Alameda
Paul P. Cowan
Clemmer Theatre
Whaley Resigns After 40 Years With New Haven Railroad
A. R. Whaley steps down as vice president in charge of operations on the New Haven railroad after four decades of service starting as a brakeman. He remains connected with the company handling ongoing details. The resignation was accepted and announced in New York under United Press.
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United Press
New York
A. R. Whaley
New Haven Railroad
Whaley
The
New Haven
German destroyer sunk and plane down in raid on Os tend
London reports a German destroyer sunk and another damaged in a clash with a British squadron at Os tend as six destroyers and the fleet bombarded the German base. An air raid over the Thames estuary continues with one German plane shot down after bombs hit Essex and Kent.
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London
Ostend
Thames Estuary
Essex
Kent
German Submarine Menace Is Fast Disappearing
London June 5 The weekly losses of British merchantmen by submarines show a favorable total with no losses since last Friday The improvement is expected to be permanent due to favorable weather for anti submarine operations The arrival of American destroyers sparks a friendly rivalry in successful encounters with the German menace and American crews earning credit
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London
Y Ple
Ameri Ain
British Prepare For Another Big Offensive
All signs point to a major British offensive with increased gunfire and trench raids. A fierce artillery duel rages around the Belgian village of Wytschaete, five miles south of Ypres, as preparations hint at a British advance from Wytschaete toward Vimy Ridge thirty miles south.
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Wytschaede
Ypres
Wytschaete
Vimy Ridge
Germans Use Wireless Telegram Plans In U S
The police report that German wireless setups reached the United States and outlined methods for relaying information to Germany. The group then left, presumably en route to Mexico, after discussing wireless outfits and related details.
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New York
United States
Germany
Mexico
Denmark Denies Shipping Foodstuffs to Germany
Washington June 5 Constantin Brun Danish minister here refutes published charges that Denmark supplied foodstuffs to Germany at the expense of Entente allies. He says the campaign is based on incomplete statistics and unwarranted conclusions and notes Lord Cecil contradicted these accusations in the House of Commons on March 27.
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Washington
Constantin Brun
Germany
London
Paris
United States
Brun
Associated Press
Denmark
House of Commons
Lord Cecil
Drafted men to enter service by September first
Washington June 5 No action was taken on Crowder statement to speed up exemptions and postpone draft for several weeks. After registrations the government does not contemplate any class exemptions, and those drafted will probably be in training camps by September 1.
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Washington
Crowder
Bungalow Dance and Veteran Reunion Highlight June News
President Wilson welcomed 5000 Confederate veterans at their reunion and the old soldiers shook hands with the president. M J Scheuch of Blum ONeill store plans a six week midwest trip and a future wedding upon return. A tennis club meeting at city hall will organize a permanent group. Hungarow Club hosted a large dance at Heggs hall with aprons and overalls in evidence. The steamer Admiral Evans sailed to southwestern Alaska with Cordova passengers C Hagen Mrs Munsell and Son Leslie A Nevyda and Blackely onboard.
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Washington
Wilson
Seattle
Admiral Evans
Alaska
Cordova
C. Hagen
Mrs. Munsell and Son
Leslie A. Nevyda
Blackely
Chamber Meeting at Northland Club Wednesday Night
Tomorrow night the Chamber of Commerce meets at the Northland Club rooms for important discussions. Wrangell marks the Bank of Alaska branch celebrating its first anniversary and a new concrete bank building with a reception attended by many townspeople.
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Chamber of Commerce
Northland Club
Bank of Alaska
Wrangell
Ladies Aid Society to Meet at Mrs Baird's Rooms
A business meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 15 o clock in Mrs L R Bairds rooms.
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Mrs. Walbank
Women’s Guild
Ladies’ Aid Society
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Rolfe
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al Lund
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Cordovan
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ERATE
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