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Newspaper
Cordova Daily Times
Location
Cordova, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1919
Page
1
J. J. Unnerwoon reports a house resolution to take testimony in the Alaska delegate contest. He says Congress is busy and the election contest may not be decided until late in the session.
Secretary Lane asked the Senate to boost the Sundry Civil Bill education appropriation for Alaska natives from 15000 to 65000 dollars. The push aims to expand funding for native education.
The government is building a string of forts and army camps along the Mexican border to house border troops. This marks America's first real fortified frontier.
In Congress Representative Snell a New York Republican introduces a bill making the third Sunday in June Father s Day.
Toledo June 25 The Associated Press reports the referee and two judges for the Willard Dempsey fight will be announced tonight. Ollie Record of the Toledo Boxing Commission is expected as referee, with Bill Brown of New York and Jack Welsh of San Francisco named as judges.
Sixty three German seamen interned at Fort McPherson have been moved to Charleston for transport back to Germany, as reported from Atlanta.
Madison Wis June 25 The Wisconsin Senate votes 18 to 14 to strike down a bone dry amendment and approve a measure legalizing beer with two and one half percent alcohol.
The labor committee calls off the strike unconditionally with workers to return Thursday after May 15 stoppage. They sought a government investigation and a settling commission led by H. A. Robeson. Premier Norris and officials refused action until the strike ended. Sympathetic walkouts in Vancouver Victoria Calgary and other cities also expected to end.
A general strike threatens Omaha. Mayor Smith appeals to returned soldiers for help in keeping peace. Soldiers promise to assist if the strike occurs.
Ottawa June 25 The Canadian government has appointed an air board to regulate aeronautics with A L Sifton named as chairman and to oversee aviation matters in the country.
Allies await Germany's response to the peace terms as Paris hinges on delegate arrival. If no word comes, an ultimatum may force a plenipotentiary within hours. Reports from Paris and other capitals note mixed reactions to Germany's potential signature and calls to enforce treaty obligations.
A June report from Copenhagen says Esthonian forces have captured the towns of Weden and Roper from German landwehr, per a statement released by Esthonian authorities.
Juarez June 25 Associated Press says federal forces are pursuing Villa's scattered bands northwest of Chihuahua with actions ongoing against the rebel leader's followers.
El Paso June 25. The special airplane for General Erwin, commander of the border district, is making hurried trips as activity along the Mexican border increases.
New York June 25 mining stock quotations show Alaska Gold at 3 and Alaska Tuneau at 2.30 as listed by Associated Mining Stock.
Irish leader De Valera announced activities will extend beyond the United States into Canada and Australia to support the independence campaign. The Irish republic plans government bonds payable six months after English evacuation of Ireland. Senator Borah urged Ireland Korea and Egypt gain independence under the League of Nations in a Senate debate.
Simon Guanoot, a noted Indian fugitive, was captured after thirteen years to stand trial for two murders in 1906. The provincial government spent $50,000 trying to capture him.
Atlantic City June 25. Officials of the National Association of Real Estate Boards say a million homes are needed nationwide. The group cooperates with the government to provide housing.
Republicans of Tacoma are forming Wood for President clubs as the campaign heats up. The effort aims to organize supporters and promote Wood as a presidential candidate in the upcoming political cycle.
At Seattle noon prices show halibut at 12 1/4 cents per pound. In Ketchikan on June 25 the market lists halibut firsts at 10 cents seconds at 6 cents sablefish 3 cents and red and rock cod 1 1/2 cents.
Captain J. P. Hubrick of McCarthy will guide three hunting parties through White river country this coming season. Richard Mitten and Boston friends, Governor B. B. Comer and Alabama friends, and Ottoman H. Van Norton with John B. Burnbaum of New York will arrive in Cordova mid August and travel to McCarthy for four to five weeks of game field exploration.
James J. Godfrey reports the deed of all Alaska mining property and improvements has moved to the Mother Lode Coalition Mines Company. The coalition company redeems all ten year 6 percent bonds issued by the Mother Lode Copper Company of Alaska and now operates the property under its ownership. Mrs. George Scott arrives from Mile 158 for a brief town visit.
Associated Press reports the Mariposa salvage will likely take another month. Salvage teams say the copper ore cargo can be saved, but the hull is in bad condition.
Secretary Daniels announces swift navy demobilization with about five hundred released daily. He says over 250,000 have been demobilized to date and there will be little decrease in American vessels overseas.
Cordova readers receive a lengthy reply to the poem Infatuation with remarks about its title and meaning. Annabelle Dennison MacConnell notes criticism from the Valdez Miner and laments its tone while reporting a social dance hosted by U. S. S. Saturn officers with ship flags, music, and punch.
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