The Cordova Daily Times VOL. 5. NO. 1 79 ____CORDOVA, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1920 PRICE TEN CENTS

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BALLOTING FOR CANDIDATES WILL BEGIN M’ADOO’S NAME ML NOT BE

PLACED BEFORE CONVENTION AND VB MUCH IN DOUBT

SAN FRANCISCO, June HO (by Associated Press).— When the convention assembled at 11:30 o’clock to hear can-

didates nominated, the dominant feature was word from the East that William G. McAdoo’s name must not be formally presented, whereupon Burris Jenkins of Kansas City changed £iis plan to nominate him. There were no changes respecting the other candidates and prospects were for a continuous ses-

sion, getting all of the speeches out of the way for nominations tomorrow.

Although administration chiefs said the sub-committee of nine to draft the platform had virtually agreed on all important particulars, the sub-committee, after a brief conference with the entire resolutions committee, announced that it would con-

tinue work on the draft secretly until 7:30 o’clock tonight, when it would again report to the full committee.

Meanwhile administration chiefs declared that a prohibi- tion plank “slightly moist” had been agreed upon which would shut out Bryan’s bone dry plank.

It was further predicted that the League of Nations plank will be adopted “just as the president wants it, without dotting an i ’ or crossing a *t\”

NOMINATING TALKS FIRST ON PROGRAM

SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 (by As- sociated Press).—The program today ^ills for the convention to convene at 11 o’clock, with prayer by Rabbi Mar-

will come the presentation of candi- tin Meyer of San Francisco. Then

dates for the presidential nomination. The nominating speeches are to be

limited to twenty minutes, with sec-

onding speeches of five minutes each.

Not more than three speeches are to

be allowed for one candidate.

SUB COMMITTEE TURNS WET PLANK DOWN

SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 (by As-

sociated Press).—Though many minor

planks were virtually settled, Chair-

man Glass, of the resolutions com-

mittee, said the most troublesome

questions remained unsolved at ad-

journment this morning at 2 o’clock.

By late this afternoon or tonight he

hoped to bring the platform before the

fu|i committee, and before the con-

vention tomorrow.

The League of Nations and prohibi- tion planks are the big barriers to an

be in a fair way of realization,

adjustment, but the former is said -to

The sub-committee, by a vote of six

to three, are reported to have rejected the proposal to put a wet plank in the

platform. Those supporting the plank are reported to have been Secretary

Colby, M. M. Crane of Texas, and W.

R. Pattingall of Maine, while Senator

Glass, Senator Walsh of Montana,

Vance McCormick, Senator Kellar, Horace Hawkins of Colorado and Geo.

H. Hodges of Kansas are said to have

opposed the wet plank. Colby is said to be favoring a beer

and wine provision, which is accorded

significance because of his recent con-

ference with President Wilson. The

drys insist on a prohibition expression

promising enforcement of the law,

but silence on this subject is still

prominently advocated.

CREEL ON JOB AS LITERARY EXPERT

SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 (by As-

sociated Press).—George Creel, for-

mer chairman of the committee on

public injormation, has been added to

the platform sub-committee. His part is understood to be to look after the

literary qualities of the platform, as

did Colonel Harvey at Chicago. Richard Seely and E. Jones of Wash-

ington, appeared before the platform committee and presented resolutions

providing for selective or optional compensation for former service men

and condemned the “hypocritical con-

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duct of the Republican congress” on

the question of compensation for ex-

service men.

V. S. McClatchy, of Sacramento, of- fered a plank dealing with Japanese immigration, forbidding “non-assimil- able” peoples already here from own-

ership or control of soil.

Other planks proposed include ex-

pression of sympathy with Korea, home rule for Porto Rico, advocate a

monterary commission to stabilize the

dollar, keep control of American ships under the American flag, promise restoration of liberty bonds to par value, and declaring for the inde-

pendence of India.

ADMINISTRATION HAS EVERYTHING OWN WAY

SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 (by As-

sociated Press).—With no organized opposition, the convention yesterday went through with the administration

program. The roll of delegates was

perfected by affirming the unseating of Senator Reed, of Missouri, and the

approval of the seating of the Palmer

delegation from Georgia, with some

opposition to the latter from the

southern states.

The convention sent a congratula- tory message to Governor Roberts, of

Tennessee, for his action calling a spe-

cial session of the legislature to act

on the suffrage amendment.

Recognition was given the women

by giving places to many in the list

of officials, including Mrs. Martin

Glynn, wife of the former governor of

New York. The national committee’s recommendation to double the size of

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the committee and give the additional

places to the women was adopted, and

the convention then adjourned at 4

o’clock.

GOV. LOWDEN NOT AFTER RE-ELECTION

SPRINGFIELD, 111., June 30 (by As-

sociated Press).—Governor Lowden, after a conference here yesterday with

oarty chiefs, announced that he will

not be a candidate for re-election as

governor.

HARDING SPEAKS FOR PHONOGRAPH RECORD

WASHINGTON, June 30 (by Asso-

ciated Press).—Senator Harding today made his first speech of the campaign for phonographic records to be re-

leased July 4. He declared the “na-

tion requires no counsel of foreign powers to point the way to American

duty.” Coolidge made a similar rec-

ord last week.

TAMMANY CHIEFTAIN INDICTED FOR BRIBERY

NEW YORK, June 30 (by Associate*

Press).—Thomas Sheehan, Tamilian; chieftain of the Fourth assembly dis

trict, was indicted yesterday by th

grand jury for alleged attempte* briuery of a juror.

| TRAIN DYNAMITED BY

1 FOLLOWERS OF VILLA

l EL PASO, Tex., June 30 (by Asso- < ciated Press).—Villa followers today -j dynamited a passenger train near

3 Armendariz, captured and executed a

1 federal officer, but were finally driven off by passengers, who escaped injury.

REINDEER MEAT SOON PRODUCED ON VAST SCALI

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SEATTLE, June 30 (by Associate* !

Press).—A million reindeer, grown b |. natives and white herders, will soo

s convert Alaska -nto a vast meat pro

ducing territory, says Edward W. Ne

son, chief of the biological survej

here today on his way to Nome to 01

ganize a staff of wardens.

A. M. Bailey, of Juneau, chief o

the bureau for the protection of an

mals; Dr. L. Hadwin, pathologist o

the biological survey, and two othe

experts and naturalists, will accoir

pany Nelson. Hadwin will- be stationed at- Um

lakleet, while Donald Stevenson wil go to the Aleutian islands to promot sheep raising.

The proposal is to grade up fln reindeer stock for breeding purposes

Nelson said he understands that tw ice plants- with a capacity for free!

ing a hundred carcasses daily, will b i built in Alaska this summer, but h i did not say where.

The Hudson Bay Company ha leased extensive tracts for reindee pastures.

WAR SUCKERS ROUNDED UP BY FEDERAL COUR1 NEW YORK, June 30 (by Associate*

Press).—Indictments against mor

than 2,000 alleged war slackers wer

filed here yesterday in the federa court and warrants for their arres

will be issued soon, after the elimina tjon of about half the number wh are believed to have entered the sei

vice without notifying their owi

boards.

MEXICO AFTER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM U. S

CHICAGO, June 30 (by Associate*

Press).—It was announced here toda; that Salvador Alvarado, secretary o

the Mexican treasury, will soon mak*

a visit here to seek financial aid fo

Mexico and establish trade relation! with Chicago.

COMPLETE FUND FOR CITY SWIMMING P00I

MISSOULA, Mont., June 30 (by As sociated Press).—Started three year*

ago, following the drowning of thve*

small Missoula boys while swimming in the river here, the Missoula munic

ipal pool fund of approximately $20,G0( raised by public subscription, was re

cently completed. The pool has beer

built arm the building will be con

structed at once. No charge will b( made for children who may wish tc

swim there, but a minimum charge will be assessed upon adults.

EIGHT INDICTED COMPLICITY IN

: BERGDOLL CASE 1 PHILADELPHIA, June 30 (by As-

y sociated Press).—A special federal

grand jury here yesterday indicted

eight men as a result of their investi-

gation into the escape of Gergdoll, the million army deserter. The jury

> censored D. C. Gibboney, of St. Ansel, and E. S. Bailey, counsel for Bergdoll, for gross carelessness, and recom-

mended the court martial of Major Hunt, commander of the barracks

^ where Bergdoll was released to go on

a treasure hunt, and three sergeants responsible for his escape.

; TENNIS TOURNAMENT 8 DRAWING TO CLOSE a *.- —

WIMBLEDON, June 30 (by Associ- 3 ated Press).—Tilden defeated Shi- i- midso, of Japan, in the finals of the 3 tennis match and now meets Yatter- 3 son, of Australia, in the challenge

round. s Mrs. Lambert Chambers, of England, r defeated Miss Ryan, of California, in

the finals of the women’s singles.

ANOTHER ARMY IS FORMED TO

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ENTER RUSSIA i COPENHAGEN, June 30 (by Asso- 3 ciated Press).—Advices from Kovono, 3 Lithuania, say Alexander Kuckkoff, 1 Russian war and navy minister in t 1917 and later associated with Yuden-

nitch, has concentrated near Koeins- 3 burg a volunteer army of 56,000 well

armed men for a new invasion of 1 Russia.

CONSPIRACY CHARGE IN WAR RISK BUREAU

l WASHINGTON, June 30 (by Asso-

T elated Press).—The arrest of three

f employes of the war risk bureau on

} charges of conspiracy to defraud a dis-

abled former service man of compen-

} sation was announced here today.

MONTANA HUNTER COMES TO ALASKA

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s LIVINGSTON, Mont., June 30 (by s Associated Press).—Donald Stevenson, ; well known in this section, has for- ■ saken local hunting fields for Alaska, i where he will breed reindeer with ■ caribou for the biological survey, i Stevenson hunted wolves with only a

■ trap and a sharp stick. His method

i was to find their caves, enter, hold off | the beasts with the stick and fling

! traps at their feet. He took the wolves alive for the biological survey.

FIVE CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN PRESENTED FOR NOMINATION

AT HOUR OF GOING TO PRESS SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 (by Associated Press).—

Owen, Gerard, Cummings, Hitchcock and Palmer were

placed in nomination in rapid succession with the usual demonstrations, which quickly subsided.

FIRST NOMINATION IS i

OKLAHOMA SENATOR SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 (by As-

sociated Press)-—Described as a man

whose record would appeal to the

women voters, the business interests, the farmers- the laboring men, and

to all lovers of popular government, Senator Robert L. Owen, of Okla-

homa, was placed in nomination to-

day before the Democratic national

Convention by D. Haden Linebaugh, of Muskogee.

Mr. Linebaugh declared that “party lines were binding more loosely” and that the need of the hour was “a can-

didate whose record and whoso char-

acter will inspire the confidence of

progressive-thinking, forward-looking men and women, without regard to

past party affiliations.”

“We present you a candidate who

will appeal with extraordinary power to the eighteen million women voters

in the United States. Who, when all

other candidates were silent, indiffer-

ent or opposed to woman suffrage, was their valiant champion and the

chosen leader of the woman suffrage forces in his state' We present you a man who has always been for those

things which women deeply desire. If

there be a man in America who is

entitled to the support of the women

of America, that man is Senator

Owen. “Oklahoma presents you a man,

who without bigotry has been the

faithful champion of prohibition in

his own state and throughout the

nation. One who can be relied on

to faithfully execute the eighteenth amendment.

“We present you a man who has

been a faithful leader and supporter of the great legislative program of

Democracy. Senator Owen has sup-

ported every Democratic policy, every

progressive act and every war meas-

ure. His speeches in support of the

peace treaty of our great president, Woodrow Wilson, were unsurpassed In the senate chamber.

“We present you a well. known

friend of labor, whom the working men would strongly support. His

authorship of the child labor law and

active support of all progressive lab-

or legislation shows his intelligent appreciation of the problems of labor, and his earnest desire to solve .them wisely.

“We offer you a great Democrat, an old Virginia Democrat, born and

reared in the Old Dominion. A

Western Democrat, who for thirty years has been the acknowledged leader of the Democracy of Okla-

homa- A man whose thoughts, words ;

and acts have helped to give stability to capital; have strengthened and ;

steadied the arm of labor; protected j his children; brought women into

their rightful heritage; made the nation sober and brought the govern- ment nearer to the fireside of the citizen; a man who would make a

people’s president.”

HITCHCOCK’S NAME FOR HEAD OF TICKET

“The Democratic party must stand or fall upon the record made by the Wilson administration,” former Gov-

ernor Shallenberger, of Nebraska, told the delegates to the convention in

nominating United States Senator Gil- bert M. Hitchcock, of Nebraska. “We have no other political asset,” declared

Mr. Shallenberger. “Without it we are

bankrupt. “That administration waged a world

war and won it gloriously, and when the president signed the peace treaty at Paris, America had stepped into the

leadership of the world. “American democracy was triumph-

ant. Its edicts were accepted as the law of nations.

“But the Republican senate has lost for us all that the statesmanship of the president achieved and the sol-

diers won for us upon the field of bat- tle. The world wants peace and I be-

lieve America demands a League of

Nations that will make that peace per- manent. There if anywhere must democracy triumph.

“Whether the politicians desire it or

not, we are going to have a great ref-

erendum at the next election, to decide whether the American people are with

Woodrow Wilson, or with the Repub- lican senate.

“The man who occupies the presi- dency for the next four years must face a tremendous task, but our man

is big enough for the job. Whether

as congressman, United States sena-

tor or as publisher of a great news-

paper, he has always made good. He

fias ability, he has courage, he has

experience at his command and a wide

vision as to America’s needs, as well

as a thorough understanding of inter-

national affairs. “I am authorized by the Democrats

of Nebraska to present as our candi-

date Gilbert M. Hitchcock, of Ne-

braska.”

PALMER HAILED AS A NEW NAVARRE

Hailed as a “new Navarre; his

lance that of law and his shield that

of justice,” Attorney General A.

Mitchell Palmer was formally nomina-

ted to day for the Democratic presi- dential candidacy by John H. Bige- low, of Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

“True Americanism must be on

guard,” Mr. Bigelow said. “No foe

within and no enemy without must

impair it or diminish it. “The hosts that we sent abroad in

the years of our great conflict per-

formed their prodigies of valor and

wrought their noble conquests to the eternal glory of the country. By their force and their prowess the mightiest menace to the world’s Democracy was

subdued. The militant spirits brood-

ing over the bloody battlefields of

France and Flanders were conquered. But the menaces to the free govern- ment were not banished. They still rear the hydra-head of anarchy and

revolution. Some gather in the sil- ences of the night within the gates of

secrecy. Others take up the venal

pen or by the art of speech spread their pernicious doctrines. They prey

upon the ignorance and long establish- ed hatred of every form of govern- ment

“In the halls of congress of the nation in 1909 and 1911 when the re-

gime of autocracy threatened to

crush the genius of Democratic gov- ernment, it was he that stood stead- fast with that magnificent array of our leaders that routed the old order of absolutism, abolished Cannonism and opened the doors for the oppor- tunities that the ensuing years showered upon our party.

“When finally the people of the na-

tion entrusted the charter of power (Continued on page S)