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VOLUME XIV. VALDES, ALASKA, THURSDAY, JUNE, 28, 1917 NUMBER 151
TROOPS LEAVE KENNECOTT
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Late last evening in response to a
request from the department at Wash
ington, United States troops from
Fort Liscum were ordered to Kenne
cott, the scene of the big strike in the
Kennecott Copper Co.’s property.
While no violence has been perpe
trated, and the men are peaceably
attending to their own business, the
presence of several agitators and pro
German sympathizers was believed to
render the presence of the troops ne
cessary, and they left for Cordova
late last night on the Donaldson, en
training for the mine as soon as they
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arrived there. No information has
reached here from Kennecott, but it
is not expected that there will be any
trouble in effecting a settlement be
tween the men and the company.
Manager Stannard is on the ground
and will treat with the men in re
gard to their demands for higher
wages.
German Citizen Arrested
William Neitmann, a miner of Ken
necott was arrested by federal author
ities this morning for indulging in
seditious talk, and refusing to allow
an American flag to be pinned upon
the lapel of his coat. He was taken
to Chitina. where he was lodged in
jail, and probably will be brought tc
Valdez by the authorities. The strik
ing miners disavowed the actions of
the man arrested and stated that had
they known he was an I. W. W., they
would have tired him out of the camp.
Troops Arrive Cordova
CORDOVA. June 28.—The troops
e:i route for the scene of the Kenne
cott strike reached here early this
morning and were transferred to cars
waiting them and immediately left
for the mine, over the Copper River
Railroad.
Xo Trouble Anticipated
•KEXXECOTT. June 28.—The news
that soldiers were en route here was
received by the miners in silence or
with the affirmation that they were
not needed as the men were peaceable
and intended to suppress all disorder
among themselves. Xo trouble is ex
pected and things are quiet.
United States Marshal F. R. Bren
[ieman returned from Kennecott,
where he made an investigation as
to the strike conditions there. He re
ports that he had a conference with
the miners, whom he found to be in
a very conciliatory mood, and willing
to arbitrate their differences; that the
men all appeared to take a very reas
onable view of the situation and there
was no likelihood of any violence on
their part. The marshal said practic
ally all of them are loyal to the gov
ernment, each one having an Ameri
can Hag pinned ou his coat, and their
headquarters decorated with the Stars
SEAM PAPER
SAYS STRONG
A PPOlNTMENT GOVERNOR
BE MADE THIS WEEK
Kepubfl^un Sheet of Seattle Places
Its Money on Present Incumbent as
Probable A|>|ioiutee—Washington
Dispatch Authority for Statement.
SEATTLE. June 2S.—A Washing
ton dispatch to the Seattle Post-In
telligencer this morning states that
the appointment of Governor of Al
aska will be made this week, and that
there is a great possibility that the
present incumbent, J. F. A. Strong,
will receive the appointment. Gov
ernor Strong is now in the city of
Washington, looking after his ap
pointment. The Democrats of Wash
ington are strongly against the re
appointment of the present incumb
ent, fayi.ring Thomas Riggs of Fair
banks. '
SUSPECTED MURDERER
OF KEET BABY CAUGHT
Dick Carter, Charged with First De
gree Murder, is Arrested
HUTCHINSON, June 2S. — An
nouncement was made by the police
today that they had arrested Dick Car
ter of Springfield, Mo., against whom
a warrant charging first degree mur
der has been issued in collection with
the strange disappearance and death
of Baby Lloyd Keet.
Two other men arrested later were
named in warrants similar to that
against Carter. The two are Claude
Piersol and Cletus Adams.
FORMING
MILITANT Sl'FKRAGISTS
WILL SKRVK SFNTFNCF
I’lrkets Who Flaunted Banners in the
hares of Russian Knvoys Given $25
Fine. Which They Say They Will
Serve May he Released Tomorrow.
WASHINGTON. D. C.. June 2S.—
Six militant suffiragists, including
Miss Mabel Vernon of Reno, a promi
nent leader of the party in Nevada,
were arrested here yesterday charg
ed with disobeying orders, and pick
eting the White House grounds, in
iheir campaign for votes for women.
They were taken before a magistrate
and given $25 lines, or three days in
the workhouse at hard labor. The wo
men chose the condnenient, stating
that they would never pay a fine for
petitioning, for their rights, as pro
vided for in the Constitution.
Make Speeches All Night
WASHINGTON. D. C.. June 2S.—
Miss Mabel Vernon and the other suf
fragists jailed yesterday for refusal
to obey the anti-picketing rules laid
down by the Washington chief of po
lice. spent much of the first night in
jjail making speeches to their fellow
; prisoners in attempting to convert
! them to women suffrage. It is stated
! that the authorities will release the
j women tomorrow.
Will Place Embargo On Wheat
WASHINGTON, D. C., June 28.—
President Wilson will probably place,
an embargo on wheat this afternoon. |
It is stated that he strongly favors1
such a move.
PRESIDENT DEFINES CUSSES
EXEMPT FROM CONSCRIPTION
WASHINGTON, D. C„ June 28.—
Four classes of men were named as
exempt from enforced military ser
vice in the draft regulations to which
President Wilson gave his final ap
proval today. These men are men
physically disabled and physically un
fit: men employed in essential posi
tions in war industries: men with re
ligious beliefs preventing them from
shedding human blood, and men with
wives or other relatives wholly de
pendent upon them for support. It is
not yet stated whether those who mar
rted juat previous to registration will
be clashed asexempt, but it is believed
where it can be shown that they mar
ried to escape military service they
will be forced to join the colors.
Draft Made Shortly
WASHINGTON. D. C„ June 2S.—
A definite date has not yet been fixed
when names will be drawn rrom those
j registered for service in the army.
; or navy, but it is believed it will be
j very shortly, as preparations are be
| ing rushed by the federal authorities.
MAY INSl'RE LIVES
OF V. S. SOLDIERS
WASHINGTON. D. C.. June 28.—
Secretary of the Treasury RIcAdoo
met with the presidents of the respec
tive insurance companies this morn
ing to discuss the ways and means of
insuring the lives of American sol
diers going into war. It is stated that
the government will pay no pensions
after the war, but will insure each
soldier with some reliable company
for $4,000, to be paid to some bene
ficiary to be named by the insured
in case of death.
mkarthy man arrested
FOR ALLEGED ROBBERY
Word was received at the mar
shal’s office today that one Charles
Gordon had been arrested at McCar
thy for the alleged theft of a dia
mond ring, gold watch, nugget chain,
and a check for $117.S5 from the
person of Catherine Palmer, a resi
dent of the railroad camp. Gordon
was haled before Commissioner O'
Connor who bound him over to ap
pear before the district court. He wfill
be brought to Valdez.
FRENCH PORT, June 28.—The
first detachment of American troops
which landed on French soil are
Pershing’s regulars, companies which
followed him thru the gruelling Mex
ican campaign, and whose fitness for
battle was passed upon by the war
department several weeks ago. The
voyage across the Atlantic was made
without incident, and calm weather
was experienced the whole trip.
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FRENCH PORT, Midnight, June
28. — The second detachment of
American troops landed here this
morning. The first contingent arriv
ed yesterday. The epochal landing
cannot be discussed, but it is stated
that others will follow at regular in
tj^rvals until the full strength of the
United States is massed upon the bat
tlefront.
Greeted by Populace
FRENCH PORT, June 28.—The
American troops were landed amid
the frantic cheering of the popula
tion, the booming of guns from the
French battleships, and the waving of
thousands of French and American
flags. The people had gathered hours
before the arrival of the transports,
word having been received that they
had safely entered the harbor at day
break. The enthusiasm arose to a fev
erish pitch when it was learned that
the transports had been convoyed
successfully past the submarine zone
to port. The streets of the city were
speedily decorated with flags in honor
of the occasion, and thousands of bou
quets and smokes were pressed upon
the troopers as they swung down the
street to their camping place.
The troops were transferred to a
camp not far distant from this point,
where Major William I. Sibert and
staff are installed; thence they will
probably go soon to a point near the
front.
The troops are in splendid condi
tion and are enthusiastic over their
successful trip and their reception,
and are eager for action. Gen Persh
ing is expected to arrive here to re
ceive Gen. Sibert at 2 o’clock, when
plans will be discussed with French
| officers.
The harbor is dotted with convoys,
and the streets are filled with sol
diers in olive drab, and with blue
jackets from the American warships.
The population is wild of the troops
and expres their pleasure in many
amusing ways. Hundreds of great
trucks are transporting the immense
volume of supplies to camp, at which
the troops are concentrated.
Streets Full of Americans
PARIS? June 28.—The streets of
the city are flooded with Americans,
naval officers and army men mingling
with blue jackets and soldiers. The
crews of the ships that carried the
troops are also in the city, and are
being feted and petted by the popu
lation. everywhere they go.
Officer Over German Lines
PARIS, June 28.—It was announc
ed at Pershing's headquarters today
that Major Mitchell, an American ar
my officer had just alighted after fly
ing around over the German lines at
Verdun for nearly a week. He is the
first American officer to get Into ac- i
tion.
DAYLIGHT SAVING BILL
PASSES THE SENATE
WASHINGTON. D. C„ June 28.—
The daylight saving bill amended to
take effect next year passed the sen
ate last night. This is the plan to
turn the clock an hour ahead so as to
share the benefit of more daylight for
working hours. In other words parties
now going to work at S o’clock will
go to work at T under the new plan,
quitting an hour earlier in the even
ing.
ADMIRAL EVANS SAILS
NORTH THIS MORNING
SEATTLE. June £$>.— The Pacific
Coast steamship Admiral Evans sail
ed from Seattle this morning at ten
o’clock, with the following passen
gers for Valdez: John M. Gleason,
E. A. Patrick. Charles a. Zuge, and
seventeen round trip passengers.
WASHINGTON STATE BE
BONE DRY AFTER JUNE 30
SEATTLE, June 28.—District At
torney Allen ruled today that the
Reed amendment applied to the State
of Washington, and that Seattle will
become bone dry after midnight Sat
urday.
Steals Three Spuds!
CHICAGO, June 28. — Grocery
stores, not Jewelry shops, are the
prey of the light-fingered now. A
well-dressed woman, about 40, was
arrested in a North Side grocery when
seen to slip three large spuds into
her coat pockets.
TWO MEN AND KNIFE IN
MIX-UP AT KATALLA
Two men and a butcher knife
caused the mills of justice to grind
at Katalla this week. George Peters
was arrested and taken before Com
missioner Naughton of the Oil City,
charged with having assaulted with
intent to commit injury on the per
son of W. Dalas, cutting his clothing
and otherwise attempting to make
crab bait of him. Peters was bound
over to await the action of the grand
jury and will be brought to Valdez.
No Strike at Ellamar
President Wm. Conley of Local No.
188, VV. F. M., returned today from
Ellamar where he has been in the
interests of his union. Mr. Conley
states that the union is having no
trouble at Ellamar and that no strike
is in progress there by any of its mem
bers. He states that relations between
the mine superintendent, Mr. Mlddel
kamp, and the union are entirely ami
cable, and what little trouble was ex
perienced there was from irresponsi
b'es.
BLANKS AT VALDEZ
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(’AKI)S YKSTCRDAY;
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While No Oltiriul Notification of Date
of Registration Revived Believed'
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Will I** Dates Previously Named—
Registrars to be Named.
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Clerkof the Court Arthur Lang yes
terday received the supplies and'
blanks required for registration for
compulsory military service, and to
day is busily engaged in selecting
registrars to serve in the several pre-1
cincts of the division. Clerk Arthur;
Lang, Marshal Brenneman and Dr. '
Chase of Cordova will comprise the1
registration board for the Third Di
vision. a telegram from Dr. Chase1
to Mr. Lang stated that he would ar-1
rive today from the Copper City on j
the Post launch Lieut. Donaldson, to
confer with his fellow members in'
regard to registration plans. Mr. Lang;
will then select registrars in each
election precinct, sending them the,
necessary supplies. After the cards1
and blanks are tilled out they will
be returned to Clerk Lang who will
take a copy of them and send the ori-:
ginals to the Governor's office at Ju-i
r.eau.
While no official notification of the:
date for registration has as yet been j
received by the board or by Mr. Lang:
it is believed that it will be the days j
named by the President, viz: from the!
fifteenth day of August to September j
first inclusive. The ages will be the :
same as in the states. 21 to 31 years
inclusive, and every one between the
ages must register, including aliens
and cripples. No one is excused. A
sick person may send his card in. Mr.
Lang received 5850 cards for the
Third Division.
The jurisdiction of the registration
board named above is the Third Di
vision, with the exception of incor
porated towns, which are Cordova,
Seward and Valdez. Incorporated
towns have different registration
boards. Valdez’ will consist of Mayor
James Patterson, City Clerk Wm.
Meals and City Health Officer Silver
man. The Prospector will publish the
registration rules, together with a list
of the questions asked and how one
must answer them tomorrow.
REPORTS MEXICO
WILL JOIN ALLIES ,
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Carranza Newspaper at El Paso Pub
lishes Extra
EL PASO, June 2S.—LaRaza, a
Carranza newspaper published here,
today issued an extra containing a
telegram from El Universal, Mexico
City, that France has offered to lend
Mexico 20,000,000 pesos and that
Mexico will take part in the war on
the side of the allies. There is no of
ficial tone to the telegram
MONETARY SYSTEM OF
NATIONS TO CHANGE
WASHINGTON, D. C.. June 28.—
Some radical changes in the mone
tary systems of the Scandinavian
countries are expected shortly. Finan
cial experts believe either the dollar
jr franc will be adopted as the unit
tor all three countries.
and Stripes, and it is expected that as
soon as Mr. Stanuard arrives the
strike will be settled, as Mr. St.au
nard’s assistants at Kennecott have
no authority to adjust the matter.
Harold Johnson, formerly of the
Jumbo mine, furnishes the Daily
Times with another communication
on the situation. He writes from Mc
Carthy as follows:
“The miners have not yet adjusted
their differences with the Kennecott
Copper Corporation, and are still en
camped at Blackburn, near McCarthy.
No one passing ’through here would
ever suppose a strike was on. As the
McCarthy saloons were closed at the
request of the men and the Kennecott
management, there is perfect order.
“The camp at Blackburn Is gaily
bedecked with hunting and a dance
was held there June 19. Nearly all the
ladies of McCarthy were present, with
a piano, accordeou and phonograph
to furnish music. Refreshments were
served and the affair succeeded be
yond all expectations. The people of
McCarthy expect to return the com
pliment with another dance shortly.
"The Japanese cooks are to share
in the increased pay demanded by the
men, so they are doing the cooking at
the camp. Horseshoe games and atb
ietic contests between tae rival min
ers are constantly in progress, and the
whole affair passes off as a picnic,
ramer mail a suise.
The men's quarrel is not with the
officials, hut with the policy and di
rection of tIte policy of the Kennecott
Copper Corporation. The following
telegram was sent from New York in
reply to the miners' demands, and was
read to them June 15. the night be
fore the walkout:
“ ‘Advise men w- cannot agree to
their demands, as they are unfair, as
we understand conditions, unless con
ditions have changed since last De
cember, when wage question was ap
parently settled to satisfaction of all
concerned. Statinard leaving Seattle
next boat for Alaska. Request men to
delay action until his arrival to ad
just grievances.'
“While the present officials are
much more popular than the others,
yet their best efforts will not counter
balance the unpopularity of a policy
that has made tlie Guggenheims the
object of universal detestation among
he working men of. Alaska. If the
men are forced to a settlement with
out having their demands granted, it
is doubtful if one-third of them would
return to work. They are tired of
making bricks without straw for the
juggenheims.”—Cordova Times.
UKRMAN C ROPS ARE
BURNING IN DROUTH
Unprecedented Heat Wave is Almost
Uatastrophical
COPENHAGEN. June 28.—Thru
nit Germany, according to reports
Here, all grain crops are burning up
is they did in 191" in an uupreee
iented heat wave. The prolonged
irouth has not been broken since
»arly in May. Berlin Sunday experi
enced the hottest June 17 in the 70
rears experience of the weather bur
eau. Tropical temperatures were al
io reported everywhere west of the
Jder river.
The effect of the drouth on grain
:rops around Berlin, where only 8
Millimeters of rain have fallen since
day 1, is described by a neutral who
irrtved here Friday as almost catas
rophical.
hTNNISH VOLUNTEERS MAY
DESERT TO RUSSIAN ARMY
PETROGRAO. June 2S.—The Rus
8kia Volia says that 3000 Finnish
volunteers who formerly fought in
the German army are expected to en
ter Finland shortly, from whence they
will enter Russia, fighting with the
Slavs against Germany.
AMBULANCE CORPS OF
r. OF W. IS OFF FOR WAR
SEATTLE. June 28.—The ambu
lance corps of ninety, formed among
the students of the University of
Washington, departed today for Al
lentown. Pa., for a final course before
going overseas. The men received
their new uniforms yesterday at Fort
Lawton.