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Newspaper
Cordova Daily Times
Location
Cordova, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1921
Page
1
The Associated Press reports the mint resumed coinage of standard silver dollars after seven years. Since March 20 million silver dollars have been coined and equal amounts of silver certificates issued, with retirements of federal reserve notes and treasury certificates. The program runs five years to restore prewar silver dollar reserves.
Washington June 20 A redistribution of ships between the Atlantic and Pacific fleets will be announced this week. Oil burners are expected to go to the Pacific while coal burners head to the Atlantic, leaving the Pacific with most of the new, oil driven vessels.
Four people were killed and six injured in Jackson Massachusetts when a steel interurban car collided with a wooden car, telescoping the latter. The accident occurred yesterday, prompting inquiries into the cause and railway safety.
Portsmouth New Hampshire June 20 The New Hampshire Gazette the oldest weekly newspaper in the country did not appear Saturday due to a strike of compositors.
A cloudburst near Wibaux caused $100,000 in farm building, bridge and road damage but the heavy rainfall may more than compensate for the harm by benefiting crops, Miles City reports on June 20.
Ottawa reports the Canadian government is considering extradition from Germany of Grover C. Bergdoll the American draft evader. Bergdoll allegedly arrived in Germany on a forged Canadian passport as announced by the minister of justice.
At Colon cemetery in Havana one man was killed and fifteen wounded during the funeral of former President Miguel Gomez. Authorities believe that civilians and the army clashed as the region of Gomez’s burial ran into the dispute sparked by last November’s events.
A cable from Christiania Norway dated June 20 reports Roald Amundsen asks for 300000 kroner from Germany to refit his Arctic exploration ship after damage forced him to return to Nome.
The steamship Kennewick en route from New York to Houston sprang a leak about thirty miles out and sank near Barnegat City New Jersey. The captain and 28 crew members reached shore safely in an open boat.
Spokane June 20 James Hyland a railroad man identified by Clarence Ostrum cashier of Addy State Bank and by Mrs Ostrum as the gang leader that held them captive June 10 and robbed the vault of 3900 dollars Four youths jailed at Colville for complicity deny involvement
At the AFL convention in Denver a rift split Irish sympathizers as a majority of signers on a boycott resolution sought withdrawal. Remaining backers vow to press the measure, aligning with President Devalera’s wishes. Frank Walsh urged Irish sympathizers to back the English goods boycott until Ireland gains independence.
The House approved a bill authorizing the Philippine government to raise its indebtedness from 15 million to 20 million dollars. The move aims to avert bankruptcy on the island and quick Senate action is sought. General Wood endorses immediate enactment.
Vice President Coolidge spoke at Niles Ohio during the Harding bust unveiling and said Harding's American policy without entangling alliances has greatly pacified Europe.
Several hundred Irish immigrant girls arrived in New York on June 20 seeking careers as movie actresses, artists, models and stenographers. Few in the group want domestic service.
In Mouretrie Georgia on June 20 John Henry Williams a Black man convicted of murdering a 12 year old girl was taken to the scene of the crime amid local proceedings and community reaction.
Detroit June 20. A jury convicted Mrs Eliza beth Lewin of the murder of Max Hynest aged six years son of a friend The verdict carries life imprisonment for killing a child in what prosecutors called a brutal crime.
Denver expresses the AFL convention where John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers announces his candidacy for AFL president challenging Samuel Gompers. Lewis commands over 400,000 votes from his union and is said to have backing from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and some rail brotherhoods while Gompers seeks re election.
Four masked bandits robbed a messenger for the Mutual Trust Company in Philadelphia this morning. They escaped with a bag containing between five thousand and ten thousand dollars.
The steamer Admiral Watson sailed for Alaska Saturday night at 9 o'clock carrying 198 passengers. Those aboard booked for Cordova include Mrs. C. 8. Johnson, N. C. Nelson, Carl Motter, J. C. Smith, Miss Gladys Hunt, Mary Moyohan, J. Sahlin, F. D. Carmody, Mrs. D. J. Maryniban, Harry Marynian, Mrs. L. H. Machin and four steerage passengers.
Dr. J. M. Lee of Rochester told the American Institute of Homeopathy convention in Washington that insanity is increasing due to the war and its aftermath, a finding emphasized during the June gathering.
Hundreds of mourners including a delegation of congressmen attended the funeral of Congressman W. T. Mason in Chicago. The service honored the late lawmaker whose death prompted tributes from colleagues and constituents alike.
Chicago dispatch reports that a wage reduction order affecting most roads in last year s wage award and the unnamed order issued June 1 are anticipated this week. The cut is likely to be 12 percent.
Mrs Louis Agee was indicted for first degree murder after the death of her husband Harry Agee. He was found with his throat cut and the bedroom ransacked, with investigators probing a burglary motive.
Washington June 20. Secretary of War Weeks ordered Col. F S Foltz removed from command at Fort Oglethorpe Ga for alleged mistreatment of a military prisoner who says he was shackled with chains.
Chicago June 20 It was announced today that the trial of eighteen baseball players and gamblers charged with conspiracy to throw the 1918 world series will begin here next Monday.
Chicago June 20 figures from census federal reports show cattle per 100 persons down one third since 1900 sheep supply down two thirds and hogs 40 percent smaller. Farm expert Herbert Myrick warns the meat supply per person will be about half of prior levels.
Portland June 20 Representatives of Pacific coast Marine Engineers Associations plan a Seattle meeting on Wednesday to decide a course of action. The gathering will discuss union matters and potential coordinated efforts across the coast.
London June 20 Premier Lloyd George and the premiers of British overseas dominions opened discussions on empire policy. Key topics include the Anglo-Japanese treaty imperial defense and foreign affairs. Lloyd George stated cooperation with the United States is a cardinal principle and signaled willingness to discuss disarmament proposals.
Washington June 20 senate conferees on the army appropriation bill agreed to recommend that the senate yield to the house insistence to reduce the army to 150000 enlisted men by October 1.
Donald O Callaghan lord mayor of Cork has landed safely in Ireland according to word received today in Washington.
June 20 reports say the oil tanker Richmond is ashore in Greville channel but not in danger. Coast guard and port authorities monitor the vessel as crews assess grounding.
The Deutschland, former German mega submarine, was sunk yesterday during naval target practice at Cherbourg by the French navy. The incident ends decades of service for the vessel as French forces destroy it during the exercise.
Nearly ten thousand anthracite miners employed by the Pennsylvania Coal Company began a strike in WilkesBarre today claiming wages were not paid in line with the agreement on the strike tonnage.
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