PANOPLIED WITH ASHES.

West Coast Times, 13 June 1912, Page 3

PANOPLIED WITH ASHES.

POPULACE STARVING

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NEW YORK, Juno 11

News from Alaska states that Kodiak is covered a foot deep with' volcanic ash.

The people’s plight is pitiable, as they are without food or drinking water. No deaths aro reported.

A United States revenue cutter has been despatched to afford aid to the stricken population. Reports from Seward, in Alaska, recount that volcanic disturbances destroyed throe native villages and the loss of 200 lives.

Loss of life is also probable on Atognak Island.