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Newspaper
Cordova Daily Times
Location
Cordova, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
1
The Turkish Nationalists warn any attempt to seize Constantinople will trigger war with Great Britain. A British brigade has been sent from Malta to relieve the Greeks at Mismid.
Sir Hamar Greenwood told the House of Commons that rebel killings in Ireland since July 1, 1920, total 568. He disclosed that one Royal Irish Constabulary man and one police auxiliary were linked to the murders.
Representative W. E. Mason of Illinois died suddenly this morning in Washington from heart trouble. The Illinois congressman was felled by a fatal attack during the day, prompting swift confirmation of his death.
Baltimore reporter notes Judge W A Blount, president of the American Bar Association, died in Baltimore yesterday. He led the ABA and was a prominent legal figure.
Anchorage June 16 The marshal's office says Joe Karlin and Mike Kasoff arrested for a string of burglaries identified items including toilet articles bracelets and ivory sets found in their home A still captured in a cellar is linked to the case and a shooting claim says Kasoff fired four shots at Karlin two grazing his leg and one his wrist The loot also includes wares from Walter N Moore Dry Goods samples raided weeks earlier in Carroll building Authorities allege Kasoff financed the operation while Karlin handled the break ins and a dispute over profits led to gunfire
Portland reports Earl Gunster, a fireman, died after being overcome by smoke while battling a fire at the Mays apartments. The building suffered partial destruction.
The Standard Oil Company announced a 25 cent per barrel price cut on all crude oil grades except Caddo heavy and Arkansas. The action was reported from Shreveport Louisiana on June 16 by the Associated Press.
A motor bus carrying nineteen soldiers crashed into a wall at Camp Lewis entrance in Seattle. Thirteen soldiers were seriously injured and Private Arthur Havaux died later at the post hospital.
Admiral Sims sailed yesterday for New York to face accusations as he returns home to Southampton. The report notes his voyage follows criticism of his wartime decisions and outlines potential testimony or inquiry awaiting him in the United States.
A Chicago and Northwestern train from Lander Wyoming to Omaha crashed when a bridge near Whitney Nebraska collapsed under a cloudburst or upstream pressure. Five people were killed and twenty seven injured, some seriously, according to railroad officials.
Washington reports authoritative word that the United States will not participate in the League of Nations council deliberations at Geneva on mandates. The decision follows direct negotiations between the United States and Japan to settle the Yap controversy, making U S involvement unnecessary.
The imperial council of the Shrine announced in Des Moines that a hospital will be established in St. Louis dedicated to crippled children of North America. The site has been purchased for 150000 dollars.
Seattle June 16 The Western Development Company announced the purchase of the American steam trawler Ripple now on the Atlantic coast for use in developing oil claims in the Cold Bay district of western Alaska. Ripple will run Seward to Dutch Harbor primarily transporting drilling machinery and supplies from Seward to Cold Bay, with departure from New York planned this week via the Panama Canal.
Victoria June 16 Premier Meighan of Canada, visiting London, opposes renewing the Anglo Japanese treaty. A London cable quotes him calling the renewal a challenge to the United States amid disarmament moves and alliance building by the Harding administration. Australian Prime Minister Hughes reportedly favors renewal.
Secretary Henry C. Wallace urges Alaska receive same federal aid as other states and be served by on‑ground representatives. He critiques H R 5694 proposing an Alaska development board with broad control over forests, waters, lands, wildlife, and research, risking independence from Washington.
Calgary dispatch reports Mrs. J. J. Rutledge and her four children died in a house fire last night near Innisfall. The blaze consumed the residence, leaving no survivors among the family.
The newspaper compositors who struck on Monday voted to return to work yesterday. No changes were made to wages or working conditions.
Denver June 16 The American Federation of Labor session adopted a resolution urging the Senate to pass the LaFollette bill for federal investigation of a nationwide seamen lockout. The convention also backed a congressional probe of southern cotton mills and pledged to aid labor organization in the northwest. William Short condemned Washington politics as corrupt with lumber interests dominating the legislature and warned of wage cuts, urging living standards protections for unions.
Vancouver British Columbia June 16 there was no stampede to government liquor dispensaries on the first day of the new law though business was brisk. Scotch whisky sold at four dollars a quart and beer at twenty dollars a barrel private dealers undersold the government despite penalties.
Seattle June 16 A survey of two Alaska oil fields will be conducted this summer under the direction of R Capps. He will command a party sailing on the Admiral Wat for Cold Bay and Cook Inlet districts.
Roy Gardner, the fugitive bandit, was captured shortly before noon in Centralia and jailed by Patrolman Louis Sonny. Gardner admitted identity after guards placed him behind bars as agents hunted him in Cowlitz county. Sonny earns a $5,000 reward for the capture.
Roy Gardner the train bandit remains believed to be several hours ahead of pursuing posses near Castle Rock Washington as of noon on June 16. Authorities intensify search efforts and warn residents to stay indoors while trackers close in on the fugitive.
Washington June 16 Conferees from the senate and house on the naval appropriation bill ended in a deadlock and the measure was sent back to the house for action.
Defense maneuvers against a simulated attack began off Los Angeles harbor as twelve submarines engaged a fleet. Fifty destroyers two cruisers four battleships and twelve seaplanes departed San Pedro for two days of practical maneuvers with seaplanes locating the enemy.
After being sworn in, Alaska Governor Scott C. Bone declares a constructive territorial policy to develop resources and boost population through expanded industries in the territory.
Tacoma report says Cadet Pilot Charles W. Hillman and Sergeant Raymon Wilkerson escaped death after their plane dived into American Lake. They extricated themselves 15 feet below the surface and remained afloat until rescued by a launch.
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