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Newspaper
Cordova Daily Times
Location
Cordova, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
1
Editorial rebukes sensational tales about Alaska as sensationalism and alleges that governors and publicity seekers distort facts. It defends Alaskans as largely loyal and capable, questions claims of Bolshevik plots and general strikes, and criticizes officials for stirring alarm.
Olympia March 23 The Washington legislature ratified the federal woman suffrage amendment in both houses with unanimous votes. Governor Hart may sign after a special session adjourns. A raised general fund levy to 5 mills was approved, and tax classification and administrative reform measures were debated.
Spokane officials of railroad unions forecast possible withdrawals from the State Triple Alliance. They say railroad men sympathize with farmers in the dispute with organized labor.
Senator Borah of Idaho asks Major General Leonard Wood for names of campaign fund subscribers with amounts and spending details. He says a vast sum is being spent and seeks a full explanation, though not accusing Wood of personal corruption.
William Proctor, chairman of the Wood national campaign committee, said today that no money has been expended in the campaign beyond state and national legal limits, in reference to Senator Borah's assertions.
President Wilson plans to end government control on bituminous coal price April 1. Operators are urged to raise prices to absorb a 27 percent wage increase for miners, a move expected to add about 200 million dollars annually.
Five hundred teamsters and chauffeurs employed by the city went on strike today seeking a $2 per day wage increase. Chauffeurs earn $6 and teamsters $9 daily. The Clerks and Stenographers' Union plans a strike Thursday unless a $25 per month rise is granted.
The Massachusetts Supreme Court issued a permanent injunction restraining the local International Union of Photo-Engravers from interfering with two engraving firms. The ruling supports open shop practices after a strike followed the union’s demand for closed shops.
Tulare California records two inches of snow last night, the first measurable snowfall in the local weather bureau’s history. The rare event surprised residents and disrupted early spring routines across the town.
Georges Carpentier, the French boxer, arrived in New York with his 17 year old bride and said he is eager to fight American champion Jack Dempsey at the soonest arrangement. He weighs 176 pounds and wears the Croix de Guerre ribbon. he was wounded twice in the war and has a ten week vaudeville engagement.
Four thieves robbed the La Fayette jewelry store at Second and Pine in Seattle at 9 this morning. They bound and gagged proprietor S. M. Feldman while Miss Nettie Goldman escaped with jewelry worth 10,000 dollars. The thieves secured diamond rings, about a score of watches and eight bar pins. Feldman was taking stock from the safe when the men entered and struck him with a revolver.
John J. Seater, president of the Retail Shoe Dealers' Association, said prices for standard shoes would be reduced during the spring and summer. Retailers would accept smaller profits, and the cuts would not apply to fancy footwear.
Hoquiam merchant Charles Rychard, back from the Orient, received a Chinese draft for 19000 dollars with word that he won a lottery. In Shanghai he paid five dollars for a cremeat in the lottery?
E. K. Thompson was arrested in Vancouver British Columbia charged with the murder of Walter Bagnall a Seattle ex-sailor whose body was found near Kent in the woods. Police believe Thompson attempted to sell Bagnall an automobile and killed him for the money.
Homer Myers, exalted ruler of the Seattle lodge of Elks, died last night. He was a member of the firm Bayrd & Myers, Ford automobile agents.
Berlin reports normalizing conditions with post office and shops reopening. Noske, the defense minister, has resigned and President Ebert accepted it. Expected cabinet changes stir talk of broader resignations in the Ebert administration amid radical activity in western Germany. A Swiss rumor suggests the entire Ebert cabinet may resign.
Acting President Sheppard of the Order of Railway Conductors said organized labor would try to defeat Senator Cummins in November. He noted records of other congress members are being studied and recalled Cummins authored the anti strike provision of the railroad bill, which was removed.
President Wilson named Henry Morgenthau of New York as ambassador to Mexico succeeding Henry P. Fletcher who resigned over policy disputes. Morgenthau formerly served as ambassador to Turkey and assumes duties after Senate confirmation and formal swearing in. The same session confirmed Bainbridge Colby as secretary of state and other posts including Charles R. Crane to China and William Joyce to the farm loan board.
Ottawa beat Seattle 3 to 2 in the opening game of the world championship series in Ottawa. The March 28 contest saw Ottawa take a 2–0 lead before Seattle tied it, but Ottawa netted the decisive goal late to claim the win.
The aurora borealis was visible for hours over the northern United States and Canada and seen as far south as Alabama. The wire service was somewhat crippled by the spectacle, disrupting telegraph operations nationwide.
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