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VOL. 6. NO. 145___CORDOVA. ALASKA, SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1921 PRICE TEN CENTS
SETTLEMENT OF STRIKE IS REPORTED
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Conferees Again
Making Efforts to
Settle Big Strike
WASHINGTON, May 21 (by
Associated Press).— Acceptance
•of the 15 per cent wage reduc
tion demanded by the shipping
board, but with a modification as
to working conditions, is under
derstood to be included in an
agreement reached at the con
ference today between Secretary
of Labor Davis, Chairman Ben
son of the shipping board, and
representatives of the Engineers’
Beneficial Association.
Representatives of the radio
operators and seamen are ex
pected to sign separate similar
agreements.
The changes in working condi
tions and overtime will bring the
actual reduction in wages to less
than 15 per cent.
It is indicated that a confer
ence will be arranged with the
Steamship Owners’ Association
at New York today in an effort
to have them agree to the new
terms.
Resume Efforts to
Effect Settlement
WASHINGTON, May 21 (by Asso
ciated Press).—Conferences between
Secretary of Labor Davis, Chairman
Benson of the shipping board and
representatives of the marine engi
neers will be continued today in an
effort to arrive at a settlement of
th marine strike, no decision having
been reached at yesterday's meeting.
Scretary Davis is optimistic of an
amicable settlement, but Chairman
Benson announced that any further
talk of a compromise will be an idle
effort.
''The results we have obtained in
keeping practically a normal number
of vessels in operation have demon
strated that a great percentage of
the men realize the fairness of the
position taken by the shipping board,”
Chairman Benson said. “The com
promise wage scale now in effect
ia the maximum under which the
board can operate ships.”
Riot in New York
As Steamer Docks
NEW YORK May 21, (by Associa
ted Press).—A negro fireman was
beaten up, stones thrown and shots
fired in a clash this morning between
police reserves and strike sympathiz
ers in a street demonstration at the
docking of the steamer Aquitania.
The riot was quelled before the pas
sengers were landed.
Gang Beats Up
Member of Crew
PORTLAND, May 21 (by Associated
Press).—James Walker, a member of
the crew of the schooner Mary Ben
nett, is missing today, following the
raiding of the vessel by a gang of men
who drove the crew from the dock at
the point of revolvers. It is believed
Walker was beaten, fell overboard
and was drowned.
Grants Injunction
Against Unions
PORTLAND, May 21 (by Associat
ed Press).—The federal court late
yesterday afternoon issued a tem
porary injunction againht the six
maritime unions forbidding the pick
eting of vessels during the strike, oo
application of the district attorney.
The unions were given until next
Thursday to show cause why the in
junction should not be made per
manent.
The attorney also asked for $10,-.
000 a day damages from the unions
for alleged losses sustained by the
shipping board because of the strike.
The court took the application for
damages under advisement.
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More S. P. Employes
Refuse Wage Cuts
SAN FRANCISCO, May 21 (by As
sociated Press).—Stationary engi
neers and boiler room employes have
joined other crafts refusing to accept
the 20 per cent wage cut announced
by the Southern Pacific.
Pullman Employes
Also Decline Cut
SAN DIEGO, May 21 (by Associat
ed Press).—iRepresentatives of din
ing and parlor car employes of the
Southerin Pacific have declined to ac
cept the proposed 20 per cent cut in
wages.
ENGINEERS REJECT
A. F. OF L. AFFILIATION
CLEVELAND May 21, (by Associa
ted Press).—The Brotherhood of Lo
comotive Engineers has voted not to
affiliate with the American Federa
tion of Labor and is is believed the
Big Four brotherhoods will continue
to be independent organizations.
croUrces
SUBJECTED TO
AMBUSCADES
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DUBLIN, May 21 (by Associated
Press).—Dublin castle today issued
an official review' for the week, de
claring the crime statistics show an
unusually large number of attacks.
In the 60 attacks made on the crown
forces and police, there were 55 cas
ualties, 23 resulting in deaths.
CANADIANS READY
TO AID LEGION OF U. S.
NEW YORK, May 21 (by Associ
ated Press).—The Great War Vet
erans’ Association stands ready to aid
the American Legion in its efforts
to secure the return of Grover Berg
doll from Germany to face slacker
charges, according to a letter re
ceived today by legion officers from
the Canadian organization. Bergdoll
is believed to have escaped through
the use of fraudulent Canadian pass
ports.
CABLE LANDING BILL
IN PRESIDENT’S HANDS
WASHINGTON May 21, (by Assoc
iated Press).—The senate today ac
cepted minor house amendments to
the Kellogg bill empowering the pres
ident to regulate cable landings, and
the measure now is in the hands of
the president for approval or veto.
HARD JOB MAPPED
OUT FOR EDITORS
MILWAUKEE, May 21 (by
Associated Press). — Delegates
to the International Editorial
Association convention, which
opens here today, will be asked
to select -what they regard as
the best newspaper in the
country.
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CHICAGOBOMB
CLIQUE TAKEN
IN BY POLICE
CHICAGO, May 21 (by Associated
Press).—An alleged confession by
Andrew Kerr, a member of the sta
tionary engineers’ union, has caused
the arrest of nine men, said to be
an organized clique of expert bombers
responsible for a majority of the
terrorism that have marked recent
labor troubles in this city. The
tenth man, who is said to have been
the leader of the 1905 strike when
21 were "killed and 415 injured, is be-'
ing sought.
AVIATORANDWOMAN
KILLED IN PLANE CRASH
PATTERSON, N. J„ May 21 (by
Associated Press). — Lieut. William
Coates and Mrs. John Brady were
killed yesterday when a plane fell
2,000 feet at Preakness field. The
wings crumpeS while the plans was
making a loop.
CHURCH PLANS FIGHT
FOR SUNDAY CLOSING
WINONA LAKE, Ind. May 21 (by
Associated Press).—Plans for the car
rying on of efforts against Sabbath
desecration were considered at today’s
session of the Presbyterian church
general assembly. Abolition of Sun
day baseball, movie theatres and un
necessary business was advocated in
the report of the committee cn Sab
bath observance.
The assembly adopted a resolution
commending the work of Billy Sun
day.
Action toward a union of the five
churches was virtually postponed.
BROTHERHOODS MEET
AT CHICAGO IN JULY
CLEVELAND, May 21 (by Associat
ed Press).—It was announced today
that approximately 600 general chair
men of the six railroad brotherhoods
and the switchmen’s union will attend
a joint conference at Chicago on
July 1 to consider and pass upon the
wage award to be made by the rail
road labor board, effective on that
date.
RESOLUTION ON TARIFF
FAVORABLY REPORTED
WASHINGTON May 21, (by Assoc
iated Press).—The house ways and
means committee made a favorable
report today on the Longworth reso
lution under which the new schedules
of the permanent tariff bill will be
made effective immediately upon the
introduction of that measure if the
committee holds an emergency exists
for »nch action.
CHIEF JUSTICE
TAKEN TO LAST
RESTING PLACE
WASHINGTON May 21, (by Assoc
iated Press).—With honors doubly im
pressive by the simplicity of the cere
mony, the body of Chief Justic White
was buried today in Oak Hill ceme
tery. At the services in St. Matthew’s
church, President Harding, Mrs. Har
ding and many high officials and in
timate friends were in attendance.
Only a small company of relatives and
close friends attended the services at
the grave.
House Adjourns
Out of Respect
WASHINGTON, May 21 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The house adjourned
yesterday out of respect to the late
Chief Justice White of the supreme
court, after adopting resolutions of
sorrow and naming a committee to
attend the funeral.
LANE FAMILY
MUCH OPPOSED
TO ATION
CHICAGO, May 21 (by Associated
Press).—The ashes of Franklin K.
Lane, former secretary of the in
terior, will not be scattered from the
peak of a mountain in the Yosemite
national park, despite his wishes,
Mrs. Lane said yesterday. She de
clared the family considered such
action sacriliglous, and announced
that the remains will be held here
pending a final decision as to their
disposal.
Want Park Peak
Named After Lane
SEATTLE, May 21 (by Associated
Press).—The Ranier national park
advisory board has asked the national
geographic board to name the 7,000
toot peak in the park Lane peak in
honor of the former secretary of the
interior. The peak is said to be one
of the most beautiful in the paik.
CONFERENCE REPORT
ON TARIFF ADOPTED
WASHINGTON, May 21 (by Asso
ciated Press).—‘The senate yesterday
adopted the conference report on the
emergency tariff bill and the house
is expected to accept the report
shortly.
DEFER ACTION ON
DEMAND BY FORD
WASHINGTON, May 21 (by Asso
ciated Press).—The senate elections
committee, after conference, deferred
action on Henry Ford’s demand for an
investigation of Senator Newberry’s
election.
S. P. TRAINS CLASH
IN YARDS AT EUGENE
EUGENE, Ore., May 21 (by Associ
ated Press).—A mail clerk and sev
eral passengers were Injured in a
collision yesterday between Southern
Pacific passenger and freight trains
in the yards here.
TALLEST MAN IN
WORLD IS DEAD
SIOUX CITY, la., May 21 (by
Associated Press). —« Bernard
Coyne, said to be the tallest
man in the world, died here
yesterday. He was eight feet
and one inch in height, and
wore a No. 24 shoe. He was
24 years old.
MINE WORKERS
IN WASHINGTON
TO ARBITRATE
SEATTLE May 21, (by Associated
Press).—'Proposals for the appoint
ment of a commission to arbitrate
wage differences with the operators
are before the convention of the
United Mine Workers now in session
here and may result in the opening
of the Washington coal mines, which
have been closed since March 15, when
the men refused to accept a wage cut
of approximately 23 per cent. A vote
on the proposal is expected in the con
vention late today.
PROSPECfORSARRlVE
FROM NORMAN FIELD
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DAWSON, May 21 (by Associated
Press).—The first prospectors to ar
rive since last fall from the Fort
Norman oil fields have reached Sel
kirk and will take the overland trail
for Whitehorse, bound for Edmonton
to record their claims.
HEAVY RAINS
CAUSE FLOOD
THRU OREGON
LA GRAND, Ore. May 21, (by Assoc
iated Press).—Heavy rains last night
and today have inunadated this dis
trict and caused a further spread of
the worst flood thi3 region has ever
exprienced. Thirty thousand acres
of the Grand Ronde river valley are
under water. Damage to crops is es
timated at $250,000 and may reach
$500,000.
HITCHCOCK DECRIES
HARVEY UTTERANCES
WASHINGTON, May 21 (by Asso
ciated Press). — Senator Hitchcock
yesterday decried Ambassador Har
vey’s address to the Pilgrim Club of
London, in which he said America
would never enter thd League of Na
tions, as a “discreditable perform
ance.” He said Harvey’s “flings at
Wilson are indecent.”
Is. P. TRAIN ROBBED
BY LONE BANDIT
SACRAMENTO May 21, (by Assoc
iated Press).—iA lone bandit boarded
a Southern Pacific eastbound train
last night at Newcastle, held up the
main clerks and escaped with several
bags of mall. The robbery was re
ported to the sheriff here today.
GOVERNORSHIP
APPOINTMENT
IS UNDECIDED
SEATTLE, May 21 (by Associated
Press). — Washington specials re
ceived here today say the efforts on
the part of Alaskans in Washington
to decide the governorship and the
distribution of other patronage was
resumed this morning after being
halted yesterday through the failure
of National Committeeman McBride
to submit names he thought accept
able.
A ^sub-committee urged Delegate
Dan Sutherland to become a candi
date 'for the governorship, but it is
understood he declined.
MALICIOUS RUMOR
CAUSES BANK RUN
TACOMA, May 21 (by Associated
Press).—Squads of special police to
patrol the residential districts were
detailed yesterday following a run on
the local branch of the Rank of Cali
fornia, caused by mysterious tele
phone calls. A reward Of $1,000 has
been offered for the arrest of the
persons who started the rumor. The
Seattle Federal Reserve Rank issued
a statement that the bank is sound.
SILK CARGO IS LOOT
OF MASKED BANDITS
BUFFALO May 21, (by Associated
Press).—Twenty armed and masked
men held up a freight train on the
New York Central this morning near
Tonowanda and escaped with silk
clothing and other freight worth $70,
000.
Headquarters of the New York Cen
tral railroad deny the report of the
Tonowanda holdup.
PRESIDENT DESIROUS
OF VISITING ALASKA
SEATTLE, May 21 (by Associated
Press).—'President Harding yester
day presented a gram of radium to
Madame Currie, its co-discoverer, as
a gift of the women of America In
the interest of humanitarian research.
three~killed¥”
COMMUNISTS BATTLE
ROME May 21, (by Associated
Press).—-Three people arc dead, two
dying and many wounded as the re
sult of a pitched battle between Com
munists and extreme Nationalists at
Chiusi this morning.
NO TRACE FOUND
OF MISSING TUG
SAN DIEGO, May 21 (by Associ
ated Press).—No report has been re
ceived from the destroyer fleet sent
out to search for the missing tug
Conestoga. A thorough search is
contemplated.
COOLIDGE RECOVERS
FROM SEVERE COLD
WASHINGTON May 21, (by Assoc
iated Press).—Vice President Coolldge
who has been confined to his bed for
several days with a severe cold, is
much improved today.