VOLUME XJV. VALDEZ, ALASKA, THURSDAY, JULY 26. 1917 NUMBER 164
BLOWN TO BI1S
MUTINEERS HAVE OWN
GUNS TURNED ON THEM
Whole Division Annihilated by Com
rades Who Obey Order to Fire on
Mutinous Regiments — Korneleff
Orders Drastic Measures Adopted.
LONDON, July 26.—A dispatch to
the London Post from Petrograd
states that under General Korneleff’s
drastic measures to restore order in
the eleventh army, one whole division
was blown to pieces by its own guns
today, when It refused to obey or
ders from its officers. The loyal troops
eager to avenge the insults poured
upon them during the past four
months by the traitors, poured a
withering fire upon them until all
were dead.
Mutineers WU1 Be Shot
PETROGRAD, July 2 6.—General
Korn^eff, commander of the south
west Tront, issued orders to all sub
ordinate commanders today to open
fire upon deserters and troops refus
ing to obey orders from now on.
Another Version of Affair
PETROGRAD, July 26.—Informa
tion given out by the war office in re
gard to the shooting of their com
rades by the Russian army almost
staggers belief, t is stated the infan
trymen shot down their own gunners
to get the artillery horses, or shot
down a vast number of horses out of
revenge as they retreated, leaving
practically all the artillery of the
Eleventh army in the enemy’s hands.
ALAMEDA IS FORCED
TO LEAVE LUMBER
SEATTLE. July 26.—When the
Alameda sailed yesterday for the
north she was obliged to leave 35,
000 feet of timber for the White Pass
Yukon Route. This could not be
loaded because of a strike of the
lumber handlers at the mill of Schwa
ger-Nettleton.
Whale Attacks Whaler
SEATTLE, July 26.—The steel
steam whaler Tanginak is returning
from Bering Sea for repairs, having
been put out of commission by a
whale. The whale charged the craft
striking the Tanginak full astern
shattering the steering apparatus and
putting it out of commission. The
crew put off in boats in an effort to
get the whale, which appeared stun
ned, but were unsuccessful.
MUST FIRE
1L ALIENS
•ORDERS GIVEN AMERICANIZE
ALL ALASKAN VESSELS
War Department Tells Companies
Running Out of Seattle North to
Place Americans as Crew—Ask for
Volunteers for Overseas Service.
SEATTLE, July 26.—Orders were
received today from the War Depart
ment, instructing the managers of
all steamships plying to Alaska to
Americanize their crews. The man
agers were also instructed to ascer
tain how many of their present crews
were willing to accept service over
seas.
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Players Sold for $5,000
ST. JOSEPH, Mo., July 16.—Ed
Hovlik, pitcher and Henry Moore,
catcher, of the St. Joseph Western
League club, have been sold to the
Vernon club of the Pacific Coast
League and are now on their way to
California. The price received for
two players Is said to be $5,000.
ALASKA’S CRUSTACEAN
SUPPLY NOT REDUCED
JUNEAN, Alaska.—Alaska posses
ses practically untouched resources in
crustacean or shellfish products ac
cording to Ernest P. Walker, in
spector of the fisheries bureau now
here In the interest of the early de
velopment of all food sources In the
territory. He has recently been en
gaged in investigating the various
scallops, clams, crabs, shrimp and
other members of the family exist
ing in northern waters.
“This country will, unquestionably
some day be a big producer of shell
fish,” said he. “Special attention is
being paid to the development of the
scallops. We often find them in nets
and fishing gear which indicates that
they abound, for in order to get scal
lops normally considerable digging
is necessary.
“Proof of the great clam resources
is seen in results obtained from re
cent development of the beds near
the mouth of the Copper River by
packers located at Cordova. A recent
shipment from there to Seattle com
prised 4,000 cases, the largest single
order of canned clams ever received
at a puget sound port.”
To aid in fishing development the
government has four inspectors and
assistants and four herring cure ex
perts.
II. S. SAILORS
KILLED CAVITE
EXPLOSION ON SUBMARINE
KILLS FIVE, INJURES MANY
runner's Mate Killed in Explosion at
Buenos Aires—Fatal Accident Ter
minates Lives of Bluejackets—Lt.
Arnold Marcus Badly Injured.
WASHINGTON, D. C.. July 26.—
The Navy Department announced
today that five sailors were killed
and three seriously injured includ
ing Lieutenant Arnold Marcus, by
an explosion which occurred yester
day aboard a United Slates submar
ine lying at Cavite.
Gunner’s Mate Killed
BUENOS AIRES, July 26.—Clay
Tenny Lyles, a gunner's mate, was
killed by an explosion aboard an
American battleship here today.
MAYOR GILL
TRYING TO DEVISE PLAN
TO BLOCK OPERATIONS
Announced Today That He was Con
sidering Plan to Prevent 0|>era
tion of Cars by Im|>orted Strike
breakers—300 from Chicago.
SEATTLE, July 26.—Mayor Gill
today announced that he was trying
to devise a scheme to block the plans
of the Stone & Webster Corporation
to run their cars with strikebreakers,
imported for that purpose. Three
hundred men are now in the com
pany's oarns and more are arriving
daily.
The situation is quiet today with
no attempt being made by the com
pany to operate in any part of the
city.
Will Arrest Strikebreakers
SEATTLE. July 26.—Mayor GUI
today announced that any attempt
by the company to operate cars with
strikebreakers would result in the
arrest of the men running the cars
as disorderly persons.
Strikers llattle With Scabs
SEATTLE, July. 26.—-One hundred
and eighty additional strikebreakers
arrived here this morning from Chi
cago. Ten of the number were ar
rested for failure to register in the
East. The strikers several times at
tacked the company’s barns at
Georgetown, showering stones and
sticks at every man who showed him
self above the stockade erected.
Twice the strikebreakers were forced
to throw open the gates of the stock
and and direct streams of water
from a fire hose into the crowds who
stormed the entrance.
WILSON TAKES STEP
TO STOP WAR NEWS
NEW YORK, July 26.—President
Wilson has issued a proclamation
prohibiting German-owned marine in
surance companies from operating in
the United States, on the ground that
they are thus enabled to transmit
shipping information and details of
sailings toward Germany.
Congress, after debating the air
program for four hours, decided to
inform the war department that it
was desirable to withhold informa
tion from Germany in respect to all
war activities. Several Congressmen
severely criticised the recent publica
tion of aviation details and it was
agreed to put the censorship lid on
more tightly in the future, and to
maintain a discreet silence on impor
tant war preparations in the future.
Danish Crops Short
COPENHAGEN, July 26.—The
German government's over-optimistic
report on the crop prospects which
were declared on June 25 to be
“really brilliant,” were sharply criti
cised yesterdav by speakers in the
reichstag ways and means committee.
They accuse the government of giv
ing the people a false view of the
situation, arousing unrealized hopes.
Herr Roesinike, president of the Ger
man Farmers’ Union, also said that
the grain crop had suffered greatly
of drought.
Miss Rankin's Protest Investigated
WASHINGTON, D. C.. July 26.—
As a result of the protest of Repre
sentative Jeanette Rankin, of Mon
tana, Secretary McAdoo toady ap
pointed a committee to investigate
alleged compulsory over work of wo
men in the bureau of printing and
engraving. Director Ralph, of the bu
reau, contends conditions among the
workers are good, that they are paid
for overtime and that the extra work
is necess^T for getting out liberty
bonds and other extra work impos
ed on the bureau by wfar conditions.
VVKTS CARRY THE
DAY AT KETCHIKAN
—
KETCHIKAN, July 26.—In the li
quor election held here on Tuesday
the following was the vote: Wets 427
Drys 240.
PETERSBURG. July 26.—At the
liquor license election Tuesday the
wets undoubtedly carried the day.
The vote was, wets 90. drys 82.
There were 49 sealed ballots but they
are probably wet.
OFFICIALS CONFER
ON MILL STRIKE
SHIXGLEWEA VER STRIKE
IS NEAIUXG SETTLEMENT
Representatives of Various Depart
I
mcnts of Government Seek to In
duce Mill Men to Return to Work
—33,000 Men Out in State.
SEATTLE, July 26.—Representa
tives of the War Department, Depart
ment of Labor, Department of Jus
tice, and other government officials
arein conference here today with the
object of forcing a cessation of the
strike in the lumber mills of the
state. The shingleweavers’s is already
nearing a settlement.
Pays Death Penalty
OSSINING, N. Y„ July 26.—Ar
thur Waltonen was executed at Sing
Sing prison last night for the mur
der of Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols, a
wealthy widow.
Mayor Sides With Strikers
SEATTLE, July 26.—It is now ap
parent that Mayor Gill is siding with
the strikers and making but feeble
attempt to maintain order. The com
pany will ask the Governor for state
troops to protect its property.
GOETIIAI.S WILL PROBABLY
RE ORDERED TO FRANCE
WASHINGTON, D. C„ July 26.—
Major General Goethals, who resign
ed yesterday as head of the ship cor
poration, will probably be ordered to
France as head of the American army
engineers.
epidemic Continues
ORAN, Mo., July 26.—Two more
deaths from the epidemic of intes
tinal disease that has affected Dunk
lin and Scott counties, Missouri, were
reported today, making the total
number of deaths in the last few
weeks 54, most of them children.
About twenty new cases were report
ed yesterday, and it is feared the dis
ease is spreading. Sufferers from the
disease who have had prompt medical
attention have usually recovered.
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Under the stars and bars wives and widows of Confederate veterans at Atlanta show their loyalty to the Union
by making a Star Spangled Banner to be presented to the first Georgia regiment to be sent to France. f
IRISH CONVENTION ELECTS
PERMANENT OFFICIALS
DUBLIN, July 26.—The conven
tion assembled here to discuss Home
Rule, organized today by electing
Sir Horace Plunkett Chairman, and
Sir Francis Hopwood, secretary ol
the organization.
JOHNNY KILRANE STOPPED
RY CHAMP IN THIRD ROUND
PHILADELPHIA, July 26. —
Champion Leonard last night stop
[ ped Johnny Kilbane in the third
| round of what was to be a ten-round
I go.
GERMAN SUBMARINE SINKS
A BRITISH SUBMARINE
BERLIN. July 26 —A German U
boat sunk the British submarine C34.
The sole survivor was taken prison
er.
EIGHTY KILLED IN
CANADA MINE EXPIXISION
HALIFAX, N. S„ July 26.—Eighty
j workmen were killed today in an ex
I plosion in No. Six mine at the Do
i minion Coal Company’s shafts at New
j Waterford.
GIVE LUNCHEON HONOR
OK RT. REV. CRIMONT
—
SEATTLE. July 26.—The Alaska
Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of
| Commerce gave an elaborate lun
cheon at the Arctic Club today in
honor of Bishop Crimont. the newly
ordained Biship of Alaska.
GUGGENHEIM E X GIN E E R
DIES IN PENNSYLVANIA
WILKESBAKRE, Pa., July 26.—
Marion T. Rogers, a well-known min
ing engineers formerly connected
with the Guggenheim interests in Al
aska, died today.
CONGRESS WORKING ON
MANY NEW AMENDMENTS
With I'ood Dill, Shipping Board and
Emergency Fleet Bills Congress
Has Busy Time—Budget Will To
tal $17,000,000,000.
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 26.—
The Senate will next take up the pro
hibition measure, acting on the bill
Wednesday, according to an agree
ment reached by the wet and dry
forces today. Debate on the amend
ment must begin Tuesday. Part of
the agreement reached by party lead
ers Is to the effect that the amend
ment must provide that unless rati
tified in six years by thirty-six years
it dies.
House Confirms Hurley
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 26.—
Reorganization of the Shipping Board
and the Emergency Fleet Corporation
is in full swing today. The Senate
committee recommended the confir
mation of Edwin R. Hurley of Chica
go as chairman of the board.
War Bills Voted
WASHINGTON, D. C„ July 20.—
The War Bills introduced today in
cluded budgets voted and new sums
asked for by the administration will
reach $17,000,000,000, Smoot in
forms the Senate today.
Will Draft Aliens
WASHINGTON, I). C., July 26.—
Congress informed administration of
ficials that an order drafting all
aliens of military age except subjects
of the Central Powers, would be pass
ed, unless the Department of State
could furnish an argument to the
contrary.
McAdoo Revises Figures
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 26.—
Revising his figures this afternoon,
Secretary McAdoo told the speaker
of the House that six instead of five
billions would be needed for war pur
poses.
VALDKZ MARKS ELABORATE
PLANS TO ENTERTAIN
Committee of Counril and Chamber
of Commerce Get Together to Show
Secretary of Interior Valdez Spirit
—Reception at Tilllkum Club.
Mayor James Patterson and Presi
dent of the Valdez Chamber of Com
merce Dr. S. Wickes Merritt today
appointed committees to meet and
entertain Assistant Secretary of the
Interior Herbert Meyer and party,
upon their arrival tn the city on tho
steamer Evans. The Moose Band will
meet the boat and render several
tunes while the vessel is docking. Au
tomobiles will be on hand to furnish
transportation for the party up-town,
where they will be taken to the Tilli
kum Club rooms for a short recep
tion.
After an opportunity has been giv
en our citizens to meet the disting
uished guests, the party will be tak
en out to the canyon by auto, and a
general junketing trip made. The re
ception is public and every citizen in
town is invited to attend.
Mayor Patterson appointed the fol
lowing members to welcome Mr. Mey
er: T. G. Quinn. C. B. Smith. Ed.
Wood, Tony Carlson. E. Erickson,
('has. Crawford and Mayor Patterson.
The committee appointed by Presi
dent Merritt of the Chamber of Com
merce is as follows: T. J. Donohoe,
Judge F. M. Brown. E. Wheat. E. E.
Kitchie, W. X. Cuddy. J. C. Martin,
A J. Dimond, Judge John Lyons. J.
Biggs, H. Suessdorf, Dr. J. A. Silver
man, Dr. C. A. Winans, J. Roseen. Dr.
S. Wickes Merritt.
Those who have agreed to have
cars at the dock for tlie guests are:
A. J. Dieringer. J. C. Martin, Dr. Sil
verman. Dr. Von Gunther, Charles
Crawford, Thos. Selby, Walter El
liot, Wm. Schmidt. H. E. F. King,
Owen Meals, Wm. Whalen. Road
Commission, Corp. W. J. Billings,
Meyer Blum, Harry Whitley, Dr. Wi
t'.ans, Frank Gustafson. Olaf Olesen.
Every citizen in town is requested
to be at the dock when the boat ar
rives here Saturday morning.
Fire at White Salmon
WHITE SALMON. Wash., July 26.
—Eire of unknown origin destroyed
seven business houses here today,
causing a loss estimated at $15,000
or more. The Hood River, Ore., fire
department was ferried across the
Columbia River and helped the lo
cal volunteers extinguish the flames.
NUPTIALS TODAY
AMBASSADOR TO MEXICO
WEDS NEW YORK GIRL
Henry Prather Fletcher aiul Miss
Beatrice Bend t'nitcd in Matri
I
mony Today—Groom Prominent in
Army and Political Circles.
NEW YORK, July L'li -Henry Pra
ther Fletcher and Miss Beatrice Ueml
of this city were united in marriage
today. Mr. Fletcher, who is ambassa
dor to Mexico, served through tlio
Spanisha nd Philippine wars as a pri
vate in Troop K, First U. S. Cavalry,
and in the Fortieth U. S. Volunteer
Infantry. He was with the American
legation in Cuba, Secretary to the
American Legation in Portugal; sec
retary to Chinese Legation; ambas
sador extraordinary to many coun
tries, and was appointed ambassador
to Mexico December 17, 1915. He is
a Republican politically. Miss Beat
rice Bend, the bride, has been one
of New York’s most prominent soci
ety women. She has been prominent
ly identified with Red Cross and oth
er charities.
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