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Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
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WASHINGTON. Sept S.-Bumper crops this year with a half dozen new production records, now seem assured Easing predictions on the canvass made on September 1 by its thousands of agents throughout the United States. the department of az riculture issued forecasts showing the prospects for practically all the principal farm products except potatoes and rice were improved during August The wheat crop is placed at 9S1 ,000, 900 bushels, 9o,0O0,- 900 more than last years record crop.
 Wet weather damaged the winter wheat and delayed threshing. In Kansas not more than half the crop had been threshed. Additional in quirieS by crop reporters this month resulted in the crop reporting board making no change in it's August prediction of 659OOO00O bushels of winter wheat.
 Conditions for the spring wheat crop have been ideal lately and threshing discloses yields above the average and of excellent quality. As result of the favorable conditions in the spring wheat the production forecast was increased 15,000,000 bushels to a total of 22,000,000 bush els. When the final canvass is made
 tle entire wheat production will pro- hably reach billion bushels. The corn production prospects in creased to 67000,0OO bushels during August the forecast now being 2,9S5,- 100000 bushels Although that eX- ceeds last years crop by more than 116, ,000. 900 bushels it falls 39,000.000 bushels short of the record of 1912. Oats may reach record, the Sep tember forecast being 1.4S,000, 900 bushels which is 267 7,000,0 more than was harvested last year, but ten million bushels below the record crop of 1912.
 The condition of white potatoes took a decided drop during August resulting in q decrease of 25,000,000 bushels in the estimates of produc-
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
EXPECT ID HEAR FROM
 GERMANY BY SATURDAY

has been heard from formally.
 Tn the meantime attention is being given the case of the HeSperian. Secretary Lansing cabled Ambassa = dor Gerard at Berlin asking him to report any information that might be available there. Although reports from London declare the Hesperian was torpedoed, the belief that she struck a mine is still prevalent in naval circles here and at the state department no conclusion had been reported No confirmation has been received so far in the reports that an American named Wolff, a member of the crew was lost with the Hes perian.
 It was pointed out that the situa- tion would not be changed, if this is prov ed to be the truth. The gov ernment has taken the ground that the placing of lives in jeopardy is as grave as the actual destruction of life.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
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LONDON, Sept. S.-Almost simul-
 taneously with the announcement that
 the emperor had personally replaced
 Grand Duke Nicholas as commander
 of the Russian forces, fighting along
 the eastern frontier despite the be- ginning of the autumn rains, has been resumed with the intensity
 which characterized it throughout the summer on both wings-in Courland
 in the north and Volhynia and Pe- dolia and east of Galicia.
 In the south the Russians are mak- ing determined efforts to regain the initiative while in the center the Teutons continue to increase their advantage.
 On the other front there is little change. The Zeppelin raid on Eng land last night resulted in the death of thirteen of whom ten were wo- men and children and the wounding of forty three, of whom thirty were women and children. This brings the grand total of casualties from Zep- pelins up to 102 killed and 263 in- jured.
 Field Marshal Von Hindenburg and his commanders in Courland are still being denied their objective, the Dvina river. while Field Marshal Won
 Mackensen and the Austrian generals at the other end of the line are en-
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
Commander of Submarine That Sunk Liner Returns to Base and Reports Be Hcved He Was About to Be Attacked.
ARABIC CHANGED
 HER OWN COURSE
While Submarine Enga gcd ill Destroying Freighter, Arabic Headed Toward Scene. Apparently In tending to Attack.
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BERLIN, Sept. S.-The commander of German submarine returned to it's base and reported to the ad- miralty that he tOrpedocd the Arabic in the belief that ithe Arabic'S action indicat- ed she was about to attack, land he fired in self-defense. According to the subma- 'rinc commanders report, his submarine was engaged in destroying a freighter when the Arabic was sight led. The submarine was then on the surface.
 The Arabic. the cOmman- der declares. swung around and headed toward the freighter as if to attack the Submarine. The comman- der of the mdcrseas craft remained in doubt as to the intent of the Arabic when the latter changed its course "a few points. but still kept headed in the direction bringing her near the scene.
 The captain of the subma- rinc reported that he con tinued to observe the ac- tiOns of the liner until he saw the Arabic change her course and head directly for the spot where the subma- rine lay. as if the Arabic had sighted the submarine. Then. believing his craft was in danger, he sub merged and fired a torpedo.
 Germany's note to the United
 States concerning the sinking of the Arabic by German submarine was communicated to Amba ssador Gerard. The note describes the destruction of the liner to an act of self defense on the part of the submarine ard eX- presses the German governments deep regret that American lives were lost thereby. and offers to refer the ques-
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Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
Printed Circulars Call on MeXicans to Rise and Conquer California, Ari- Zona. Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Mississippi DECLARE OUTRAGES
 BEING COMMITTED
First Day of Armv's New
 Policy of Entire Control of River Front Passes Without Single Shot Be in@ Fired Across Border.
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BROWNSVILLE, Sept. S-The first day of the army's policy of en- tire control of the river front in the Brownsville section passed without d report of a shot being fired across the international line. Additional cavalry arrived and new patrols on the border were formed.
 Major Hay chief of the staff of Major General Funston left tonight for San Antonio to report on his four day inspection of the disturbed area. He was accompanied by Colonel Blocksom of the Third Cavalry and made q personal inspection of the territory where the fighting occurred.
 In line with the new policy of policing the river front more strictly. new cavalry patrol was established on the river between Brownsville, and the Gulf of Mexico, and another patrol was stationed about fifteen miles above Brownsville. The arrival at Harlingen of the Sixth cavalry from Texas City doubled the cavalry forces available for patrol duty.
 On the streets of Mercedes dozens of printed circulars were found call ing on the Mexicans to rise and con- quer the states of California, Ari- LoIlelt LtAelS, @NtN -htAlCO, ohldiIpIIld and Mississippi and rename them the Republic of Texas" The cir culars were printed in Spanish. They declared that -outrages are daily be- ing committed on defenseless women, old men and the children of our race.''
 Their language was high flown, re- ferring to the American peace offi- cers as hungry tigers and nauseous hyenas' They boasted the Mexicans are sufficiently strong to rise in re- volt San Antonio is given as the headquarters of the manifesto. It was signed by the names of Luis De La Rosa and Aniceto PiZanO, al- legged leader of the bandits which last week killed two Americans and whose house near Ha1iingen, were searched. and burned by peace off cers a few days ago. There is no clue in Mercedes as to who dropped the circulars. Identical circulars were found at other points nearby last week.
 From several sources came reliable reports that high Carranza authori- ties are investigating the attitude of General Nafarrate. commander at Ma tamoros.
 Further efforts of the civil authori- ties to restore peace were made in a meeting of mayors or their represent atiVps from five cities
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
SITUATION IN
 MEXICO BEING WATCHED BY US.
Administration Officials Are Keeping Eye on Develop ments with Carranza Now Planning General Attack on Villa Forces.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. S.-Adminis- tration officials are closely watching the military situation in Central Mex ico where Carranzas forces are plan ming to launch a general attack against the Villa army in the near future either at Torreon or Chihuahua.
 American consuls at Torreon, Saltillo, Moncloca, Monterey, and neighboring towns have been asked for all avail able information regarding the troop movements. A message received to- night. dated yesterday, said the Villa troops recently driven from Saltillo by Obregon had begun to arrive at Tor reon.
 Unofficial reports reached Wash ington that Villa is planning to evac- uate Torreon and concentrate his fore es at Chihuahua for a struggle with Obregon, Trevino and other Carranza generals whose recent successes paved the way for an attempt to close in and crush Villa. The forthcoming battle, it is recognized here, will probably have an important effect upon the political future of the country.
 Secretary Lansing said the plans for the meeting of the Pan- American con- ferees next week have not been com pleted. Villa and his adherents are going ahead with preparations for the peace convention and has already chos- en delegates. What the confereeS will do about the arrangements for the con vention, in view of Carranza's appar- ent attituCe of defiance, is rot dis closed
 CarranZas answer to the peace ap- peal, his agents confidently expect, will arrive before the Pan American con- ferees assemble.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
Before Close of Present Month, General Freight and Passenger Depart ments Will Be Estab- lished Here.
INCLUDES ALI.
 LINES IN ARIZONA
Increasing Importance of Phoenix as Shipping Cen- ter Makes Change Ncces- s9ry from Railroad Point of View.

Refore the close of the present month. perhaps within week, the general freight and passenger depart ments of the Santa l7e lins in Arizona will be moved from Prescott to Phoe- nix and the offices of those depart ments established here. General Freight and Passenger Agent F. r. Cruice, his chief clerk and their as- sistants. will come to Phoeniv, bag and baggage, and thereafter the busi- ness of those departments will be transacted from this city.
 The district of which Phoenix is hereafter to be the headquarters will include all of the Santa Fe, Prescott x Phoenix line. the Santa F'e from Albuquerque to Needles. but not in cluding those cities. ard the Arizona -,G California railroad CParker cut-off) as far as Earstow. .but not including that town. From and after the remov- al of these departments to this city, the name of Phoenix will appear in all railroad timetables of information as the headluarters Of the santa Fe in Arizona
 he llnpOl tance or tnlS CndnSe rom the standpoint of Phoenix cannot be uverestimated. It means that Phoenix will gain wide publicity as the most important railroad center in Arizona. It means that hundreds of railroad men throughout the country are here after 5c, know of Phoenix through their cores spondence. It means that new means and q wonderful means of ad- vertis.ng Phoenix will have been in augurated bv the santa Fe railroad.
 The increasing importance of Phoe- nix as shipping center has made the change necessary one from the standpoint of the santa Fe railroad. With these departments located here the santa Ie will be in a position to better bid for this business. It has long been the contention of railroad men generally that Phoenix is the logical place for the loeation of these departments. and now the change Is about to be effected.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
PUBLIC SENTIMENT
 WON BY PUBLICITY
Problem of Rural Sanita- ton l. Taken Up at Niece ing of American Health Association by Dr. Ran kin of North Carolina.
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ROCHESTER,. N. Y. sept. S.-Trib- ute to the part that newspapers play in the promotion of public health was paid bv Dr. W. F. Park, commissioners oT health of Rockford, H.. in an ad- dress today before the American Pub lie Health association. The depart ment of health in the larger cities, he said. had taken the newspapers into their confidence and had secured the cooperation of the press in the presen- tation Of health information.
 Discussing the differences in health administration in the larger and small Ter cities. pr. Park said that good or dinances generally prevailed in both the big cities and the small ones. but ordinances were worthless without public sentiment. and the smaller cities often lost sight of the fact that public sentiment must be won by judicious publicity
 The need for improving rural sani- tation Was strongly urged by Dr. w. :. Rankin. secretary of the North Caro- lima state board of health. when he pointed out that the field of rural san itat5on embraces more than 99 per cent of the area of the United States and more than half of the country's s population
 Dr Rankin declared that the work of improving rural standards of sanita- ton should be initiated by the state governments and conducted by the To- cal or county governments. He pointed out that there are 2953 counties in the United States. an average of 66 to d state and that this multiplicity of gov ernments affords multiplicity of op- portunity to the state governments in the development of rural sanitation At the same time he pointed out that rural public health work must be con ducted on 9 lower per capita cost than urban or municipal health work
 As one method Of dealing with the problem of rural sanitation. he advo- cated that the state propose a definite
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
 Austro-Hungarian Ambas- sador Says Was Acting Under Instructions When Directed Austrians to Re- tire from Munition Plants PRESIDENT VISITS
 SECRETARY LANSING Carries Cablcd Copy of Am bassador's Letter to State Department and Discusses Situation for About Eff teen Minutes.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. S.-Dr. Cor stantin Dumba, the Austrian ambas- sador, left for the summer embassy at LenoX, Mass, to await word from Secretary Lansing as to whether the United States is satisfied with his explanation of the intercepted letter to the Vienna foreign office outlin- ing plans for withdrawing Austrian labor and handicapping American plants manufacturing war supplies. The ambassadors statement that he was acting under the instructions of his government in all he planned to do was apparently made diplomatic issue affair far more serious than the mere question of ethics or pro priety involving only Dumba himself.
 The president carrying cabled copy ,of the ambassadors letter walked over to the state department during the morning and surprised Secretary Lansing in his office. he spent fifteen minutes discussing the situation. This is the first time president has done such a thing since the Spanish war days.
 Silence on the subject was ob- served again today at White House. and the state department, and so far as known no report has been made of the course to be adopted. Before leaving Washington, Dr. Dumba called at the department of labor tn seek cooperation in his program for providing new employment for workmen, who are expected to walk out of the intuition plants. Secre- tary Wilson was not in his office but he talked with Acting Secretary Densmore. It is no secret in Of ficial circles that the administration will not countenance any sort of participation in such a movement. It is understood the ambassador pro posed to go ahead with his plans without regard for the attitude of the American government.
 At the embassy it was empha sized that the only step so far ordered in the instructions from Vienna was the issuance of a proclamation call ing upon Austro- Hungarian subjects tc obey the decree of their govern ment against aiding in the manu- facture of war munitions for the en- emy. The decree is similar to that issued some time ago by Germany though it attracted but little com ment. It was stated soon after that most of the Germans employed in intuition plants. chiefly in the ex- ecutive or scientific departments. sought other employment without waiting urging through their diplo- matic agencies.
 When he visited Secretary Lansing the president left his study and
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Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
Hostile Aay Raids OUeY Counties M
 Eastern England
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LONDON, Sept. s. Thursday)-Hos- tile air raids over the eastern counties of England and the London district continued on Wednesday night. Air craft dropped number of bombs and casualties and fires resulted There are no details yet
 An official statement respecting the raid issued by the press bureau says:
 Hostile air craft visited eastern counties and the London district on Wednesday night and dropped incen- diary and explosive bombs. At mid l. night some casualties were reported and some fires which were then well under control. The number of the casualties will be announced through the press in the course of the day"
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
BUlNPER CROPS AND
 RECORDS PREDICTED

ton. The September forecast of 406 00O OO0 bushels, is fourteen bil- lion below the 1912 record crop.
 Indications point to a record crops of barley, rye, sweet potatoes, to- bacco, rice and hay. The apple and peach crop is also far above the av craze in nrOduction.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
REPUBLIC OF TEXAS
 PLAN OF MEXICANS
 ALONG THE BORDER
VILLA HAS SELECTED
 HIS PEACE DELEGATES

FL PASO, Sept. S.-Enrigue Llo- rente, confidential agent of the Villa government in Washington, in a statement said that Villa had practically selected his delegates to the American conference and is only awaiting word as to the time and place of the meeting to order his representatives to attend.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
Major George Lee
 Com1Y0nts Man Who Makes ChQyge
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DENVER, Sept. S.-Major George Lee confronted his accuser before the military court of inquiry Investigating charges against militia officers and gave his version of the financial affairs of the state rifle team which went to the national shoot at Camp Perry, Ohio in 1913.
 His accuser, c. N. McCutchean. a Denver attorney, was member of the rifle team. He charged Lee with hold ing money due the militiamen. Lee presented figures purporting to show that instead of him owing the team money. the riflemen collectively owed him five dollars and eighty cents
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
Germans QMlt When Asked
 To Make Shrabmel Tools

The men have no reason that we know of for striking. They mace no demands for higher wages. shoI- ter hours or changes in working conditions. They just walked out and tied up our plant'
 President Hastings of the Illinois Manufacturers association, said the strike was one of many called to his attention the past few weeks.
 We are Investigating these strikes and may report the facts to the president after he has acted in the case of Dr. Dumba, the Austro Hun garian ambassador to the United States.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcHl

WASHINGTON. Sept. s. Ger manv's communication with regard to the sinking of the Arabic is eX- pected by Friday or Saturday at the latest. Officials did not comment on the press reports tonight Through Count von Bernstorff assurances have been given that full satisfac- tion will be accorded the United states. While some of the officials indicated the submarine commanders s explanation seems unconvincing, there will be no judgment until Berlin
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
NEMESIS or ARABIC
 CLAIMS SELF DEFENSE
SIBERIAN PROBAlY
 BRED MINES

NEW YORK, Sept. S.-Count Von Bernstorff received d wireless from Berlin from the German foreign of flee in which d statement was made that it appears improbable that the Hesperian was torpedoed and that it was much more likely the boat ran into mines.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
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CHICAGO; Sept. S.-Seventy-f five German and Austrian machinists employed by Torris, Wold & Co, tool manufacturers, went on strike when they learned the company had taken a contract to make tools to be used in manufacturing shrapnel for Great Britain and her allies. The concern WAS until recently engaged in the manufacture of canning tools
 The strikers stationed pickets about the plant, and refused to per- init worllmen to take their places, according to officers of the company. William Cameron, president of the company. said:
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
IaUO Suspects Are Held But
 MYS. Ay2nOMY Won't Prosecute

Earlier in the day Mrs Armour was asked to identify several sus- poets among them Melville Reeves. known as the "skyscraper burglar" !" who was released after Mrs. Armour had declared he was not one of the two men sought.
 Mrs. Armour declared tonight she could not stand the ordeal of q trial and would prosecute no one for the burglary.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
Attackinq Noqales

MORALES, Sept. S.-Carranza troops at five o'clock attacked the outer de- lenses of Nogales, Sonora. Severe fighting occurred for a time three miles from Nogales. At nightfall the attack CTS withdrew and are expected to re- sume the fight in the morning.
 The Carranza soldiers are said to number 4,00O. Governor Maytorena, the Villa defender of Nogales, is be- leved to have a garrison of 5000 most ly Yaqui Indians.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
RUSSIANS SCORE VICTORY
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PETROGRAD. Sept. S.-Near Tar nopie the, Russians defeated the Third German division and the For ty-elghth reserve division with an Austrian brigade capturing eight thousand prisoners and thiry guns besides quick -firer. according to a statement tonight.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
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CHICAGO, Sept. s.-Two suspects we're held by the authorities to- night while detectives visited the po- lice stations in an effort to appre- Lend among the prisoners the two meE who on Monday night entered the home of Mrs ]. Ogden Armour. wife of a millionaire packer, and es- caped with jewelry valued at more than S3.0OO
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
WITH EMPEROR IN COMMAND
 RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE INCREASES

gagged in opposing the Russian offen- sive. In the center on the other hand Lieutenant General Von Eich- horn and Prince Leopold of Bavaria are pushing forward and according ito Berlin reports have occupied
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Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
PUBLIC HEALTH Is PROTECTED
 BY PUBLICITY

American Newspapers Paid Great Tribute for Their Part in Cooperating with Public Health Officers of Nation.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
MORE FIGHTING

ATHEN S.-An unconfirmed report from the scene of the operations in the DardaneIles, states that several trench es were taken and retaken by the Turk ish and English troops.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-09
WEATHER TODAY

ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCHl WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. S.-For \ AriZOna-Fair.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-30
MALE HELP WANTED
FARM LANDS
FARM BARGAIN

300 acres. l mile railway station, 100 < open. 100 in cultivation fine orchard, 6-room and 3-room houses; 1 mile hog
 wire fence; can all be cultivated.
 Will consider income or vacant city
 property. Address A-97, care Age ]. Herald 9-30-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-30
SWEATERS. COLUMN

LIVE country store to exchange for farm or other good income property; S0-acre farm with above If desired; good stand
 gin, gristmill, school and church; part ners want to dissolve. Meacham Bros, GoodWater. Ala 9-26- -su- -tu- tn If GOOD bedroom suit for sale or exchange, Davenport preferred. Call Main 6S23
 Address U-98, care Age Herald 9-3O-4t