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Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
PROSECUTION
 RESTS IN THE
 LAWSON CASE
State Concludes It's Evi- dence Against the Labor Leader Charged With the Murder of John Nimmo
 Near Ludlow in October
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TRINIDAY. April 2S.-The prosecu tion rested it's case against John R Lawson, labor leader, charged with the murder of John Nimmo, near Ludlow in october. 1913,
 The defense will begin tomorrow Nimmo was killed in a battle be- tween strikers and deputy sheriffs.
 The state opened it's case on Sa l. turday. It's testimony was along lines intended to prove: First. that Nimmo was killed in a battle near the Ludlow tent colony: second. that the fight was started by strikers who fired upon deputies who had gone toward the Ludlow station to meet a train: third. that Nimmo was shot from a railroad cut used as rampant by the strikers: fourth. that John Lawson was at the, railroad cut approximately at the time that Nimmo fell.
 Questions asked by the defense attorneys on cross examination were taken to indicate that they will en- deavor to throw doubt upon the credibility of the testimony connec- ing Lawson with the party of strik- CTS said to have been at the rail road cut. It was indicated that an effort may be made to show that the states witnesses who testified they saw Lawson at the cut were themselves not in the vicinity until after the shooting took place.
 Other questions pointed to q probable attempt to prove that Law son himself was opposed to violence and that arms furnished the strikers were obtained only for the purpose of defending the tent colony against attack.
 A large number of witnesses were subpoenaed for the defense. Attor- neys for Lawson were unable late today, to make an estimate as to the length of time that would be required for taking testimony. It was considered probable that Lawson himself would take the stand.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
HERALDS OF LIBERTY SPRING
 MANOAMUS WRIT 0N COMMISSION

An entirely new application for -li- cense to do business in the state was filed with the commission by the Heralds of Liberty on April 22. and It is on this new petition that appI- cation for the writ was based. In asking for the writ of mandamus. the company alleges that the commis- sion's failure to grant it permission, "deprives each and every member thereof of benefits of increases q membership. which, except for the refusal of the Arizona Corporation Commission would result from the transaction and carrying on of it's business in this state"
 Pending legal advice from it's at tcrney no action will be taken by the commission, but it was pointed out yesterday that according to the ground taken by counsel for the Heralds of Liberty, the commission would have practically no discre- tionary powers, but would be com pelled to issue permits to any and all organizations making application. As the application on which the writ is based was made only one week ago, and would not come before the commission in the ordinary course of business for some time, some doubt is expressed as to whether the state body could Dc compelled to advance the case on the calendar.
 The Heralds of Liberty which the duplication states k a foreign frater- Inal beneficiary society, incorporated
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
Completed After Ten Years Work and Expenditure of $5,000,000 Opens Colum- bia River to Steamer Traf- fife from the Pacific
.ONERCOMES DROP
 OF EIGHTY FEET
Series of Celebrations in Honor of the Formal Opening of Waterway is Planned for the Entire Week of May 3 to 5
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 BIG EDDY, Ore. April 2S.-Ths Dalles-Celilo canal was opened here today to navigation. II was com pleted after ten years work and an expenditure of nearly $5,000.000 by the federal government. It opens the Columbia river to steamer traffic from the Pacific ocean to Priest Rapids Washington, a distance of 450 miles and to Lewiston. Idaho, cn the Snake river, tributary to the Columbia a distance of 479 miles
 The canal is eight and one half miles long. sixty feet wide, and eight feet deep at low water. The five locks are 45 feet wide, are 900 feet long They overcome a drop of S1 feet in the Columbia river
 A series of celebrations in honor If the formal opening of the canal is planned for the entire week of May S-S, in which local committees in every important river city of the Columbia basin are cooperating with a general committee of the Portland Chamber of Commerce.
 These celebrations will fittingly mark the opening to free navigation of the great Columbia river and it's principal tributary, the Snake, from Lewiston. Idaho. to the Pacific ocean a distance of five hundred miles.
 Farmers, business men, transpcrta tion men. chambers of commerce, commercial clubs, good roads enthu- siasts, irrigationists. governors, con gressmen, engineers and high gov ernment officials of the United States and Canada will rejoice in practi- cally every river town from the ca madam boundary and Lewiston, Ida . ho, to Astoria oregon at the mouth of the Columbia.
 The official ceremonies of dedica tion are to be started in the canal basin at Big Eddy. oregon. Wednes day. May 5th, at . D. m. in wl,ic:l prominent people from all over the Pacific Northwest and the entire na ; tion will participate. Following the official ceremonies q celebration with distinctive features will take place at The Dalles. oregon. the after noon and evening of May ,.
 The Dalles- Cello canal is on the Oregon side of the Columbia and parallels the river for eight and one half miles. IL takes the place of the old oregon state Portage Railway.
 Work of construction was begun in 1908 and has proceeded continu- ously to the present with the eXcep- ton of interruptions in 1912 and 1914, due to failure of congress to make the necessary appropriations. The total cost of construction will be approximately $4.S5O, 900, including S11O.0O0 expended for the improve =
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Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
Rockefeller Foundation War Relief Commission Off cially Describes Appalling Condition in the Desolate Land
I'YPHUS NOW AND
 CHOLERA COMING
Neither People Nor Rulers Can. Help - Attention is Turned to War While Thousands Perish, Starv- inc and Diseased
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NEW YORK, April 2S.-The Rocke- feler foundation war relief commis sion made public tonight a report on the Restitution and disease in Servia, in which it was stated that on March 10 probably from 25,000 to 30 GOO persons were suffering with typhus in Serbia and that this and other epidemics were swiftly envel- oping the entire nation Cholera at that time was expected with the arri- val of warm weather and no prepara = tions had been made to combat it, the report said.
 Probably three hundred thousand are destitute The situation is de- scribed as not only "a menace to the health of the Serbian people but to the whole world"
 The report was transmitted from Berlin. It is said neither the Serbian government. absorbed in war. nor the people themselves are able to control the situation. First describing the general conditions in Serbia, the re- port states the country has now, as q result of three successive wars, reached "a state of exhaustion in which it has practically nothing to give away to it's own unfortunates.
 The Serbian peasant in normal times is isolated and self-sustaining The country is economically and socially unevolved and unorganized. The one railroad through the country is mainly occupied for military purposes and other roads are out of repair and almost impossible. The richest quar- ter of the country has been invaded and laid waste Other than Bulgaria. which harbors no love for Servia. " the country's only connection with the outer world is to the Greek port of Salonika. These and other circum- stances are cited as difficulties in the way of relief.
 The Serbian government, the report says. attributes the inception of ty- phus to Austrian prisoners. who were quartered to the number of 60.000 throughout the country. Every com r1unfty on the main lines of travel is infected with the disease. As an of it's ravages and of the prevalence of Restitution. the report describes the situation at Nish, the temporary capital, whose normal pop ulation has been increased from 25.000 to SO.OOO, due chiefly to the influx of refugees
 About 275 refugees occupied a school building adjoining and in the enclosed ground of a large church at Nish." the report says. Eleven small school rooms were used with the number of occupants to each running from F to 25. There were no beds.
 "Some of the refugees had filthy stacks of straw, others had only thin blankets of ragged quilts Some lay on the bare floor. The building was under the charge of a janitor and his wife She was an ignorant peasant who saw no disgrace or menace in the awful filth of the building and surrounding yard.
 Not the slightest attempt to clean the place. inside or out, was made.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
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 LOS ANGELES, April 2S-A child who knew it was naughty to lie" and two women were today's states wit nesses in the trial of Mrs. Lillie Pratt ing contributed to the dependency of Edith Serl1in, aged r, half sister and ward of Mrs. Pratt. Mrs. Martha Oli- vera and Mrs. Emma Carroll, sisters of Mrs. Pratt. were the women who tes- tified concerning the alleged actions of the defendants and the nine-year- old daughter of Mrs. Olivera testified she had been left alone in the waiting room of downtown hotel on Christmas Eve bv Mrs. Pratt.
 The defense objected when she was placed on the stand. but she was al lowed to testify after spelling the words strong and truth and telling the court she knew what the latter meant. She said her name was Annie, but everybody called her "Tootsie"
 The chid's statements tended to corroborate the testimony of Edith Serkin that the child had been left in the hotel while Mrs. Pratt went with Edith to meet Sebastian in the Temp tdtion room"
 Mrs Olivera was the first witness She declared that when she learned that Mrs Pratt was taking Edith Ser kin to meet Sebastian, she would have gone to the juvenile court authorities had not Mrs. Pratt told her the chief
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
Operations of British Forces in Conjunction With the French Troops Brings a Conclusion to Attempt to Break Allies Lines
HAVE YET TO WIN
 BACK MUCH GROUND
Sensational Report That 5000 Allies Were Driven to Sea on Gallipoli Penin- suIa is Lacking of Con firmatiOn
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LONDON. April 2S.-"Our opera tions in conjunction with the French have definitely stopped the German attack" In these words Field Mar shal Sir John French, commander
 in chief of the British forces in the continent, announces the conclusion of another German attempt to break k through the allied lines around Ypres Jnd along the Yser canal, which brought about one of the most san guinary battles of the war This, however, only brings an end tos the first phase of the battles for the allies have yet to win back the ground they lost in the great Ger man sweep. For this purpose they are now delivering counter attacks against the German line.
 Only in one place. Steenstraate. have the Germans managed to keep a footing on the western bank ot the canal, while to the north of Ypres the positions remain much as they were.
 \ sensational report that 5000 al lies troops were driven to the sea on the Gallipoli peninsula, that l2,- G0G were captured comes from Der lin, but has no confirmation from other sources. It is expected the operations against the Dardanellcs will proceed slowly as the Turks are strongly entrenched and their wire entanglements and trenches will have to be shelled heavily before the troops can make any serious attempt 10 advance. The French lost the cruiser Leon Gambetta. which was torpedoed by the Austrian submarine U-5. while leaving the Adriatic sea for Malta. Only a small part of the crew was saved and all the officers including the admiral were drowned.
 To hold the lines around Ypres. the Germans have brought up fur ther endorsements and Belgium, behind them has been denuded of troops. Towns and villages in Bel gium are being guarded by only a handful of sentries. Fighting also continues in Champagne where Ger mans make claim to the capture of a strong French position, in Ar gonne and Woevre, where the French say they are progressing, and in Vosges where both sides claim to be in possession of Hartmanns- mountain which commands the plains of Alsace has changed hands several times and this would account for contradictory reports.
 Russians and Austro- Germans are heavily engaged in the region of the Czsok pass in the Carpathians, and in the direction of Stry where an attempt is being made to strike at the Russian communications. Der lin correspondents give the Austrians credit for the capture of a number of important heights near the Uzsok pass and also assert they have driven the Russians completely out of Bukowina. But this is not backed
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
LEFT CHILD BEHIND DURING
 VISIT ID TEMPTATION R0OM''

of police would have sent her to the penitentiary for ten years.
 Next came Mrs. Carroll, who burst into tears and collapsed as soon as she reached the stand. AfterWard she re- peated the incident of the rings and bad luck of the black cat told of yes terday by Cecil Lewis. Mrs. Pratt s former chauffeur. Mrs Carroll said she first met Sebastian when she was arrested with another girl. She said Mrs Pratt saw Chief Sebastian and later she was released, but the other girl was fined $50.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
zAPATA FORCES
 ACTIVE AGAINST OBRECON'S REAR
Carranza Commander Is Threatened With Being Isolated by Villa Army from Base of Supplies at Vera Cruz
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WASHINGTON, April 2S.-ActiVity on the part of zapata forces operating behind the army of Obregon, the Car ranza commander threatening to iso- late him from the base at Vera Cruz, attracted the most attention here in the Mexican situation. Villa has re- ceived thousands of rounds of ammu- nition and has concentrated what his agents here estimate as an army of nearly 35.000 to attack Obregon, and a battle is being expected within a week Advices to the Villa agency said that 10000 Zapata troops are advancing to Queretaro, behind Obre- gon and that twelve of Obregon's troop trains were derailed by the use of dynamite.
 While some official reports to the state department said the Zapatistas have been successful in cutting Obre- gons communications with Vera Cruz, the extent of the break or of the ability of the Carranza commander to restore the lines was not indicated. The Zapata forces, numbering several thousand have cut the railway be- tween Celaya Obregon's headquarters, and Vera Cruz.
 
 ment said that DuVal West, the presi- dents personal representative, and a number of Americans travelling from Mexico City to Vera Cruz. have been delayed en route. Later advices to- night said the train was allowed to proceed, but it is not clear whether this meant the repair of the road or the recognition by the Zapatistas of a special arrangement made for the passage of the train.
 The Villa agency. claims the Carran- = za forces have been driven from Guadalajara. while General Chao is said to have reported the capture of Chica near Ebano. where fighting has been continuous for weeks in the Villa movement upon Tampico. The Carranza transport OaXaca is said to have been captured in the river near EbanO.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29

Affairs of the fight of the Heralds of Liberty to secure re-admittance to Arizona took on a new turn yes terday, when an alternative writ of mandamus issued by the superior court of Maricopa county was served on the corporation commission. The writ. issued by order of Judge Stan ford, commands the commission to at once issue a permit and license to the organization to do business n the state, or to appear on May 10 and show cause why such action has not been taken.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
Accepts German Py0mlse
 To Pay O1Umeys Of The Frye

party will not be confiscated by the other in any case, but may be detained or used only in consideration of pay . ment of fuil value. While willing to agree to the payment of the Frye, as proposed. if is understood the United States stands by it's original protest against the destruction of the ship as violation Of international law. and again denies that the cargo of wheat t consigned Co British port was con- traband. No claim for the cargo was made because it was sold en route to British dealers.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
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IAasOCIATED PtEss DIsFAICHI
 WASHINGTON, April 2S.-A second note from the United States to Ger many concerning the sinking of the American ship William P. Frye by the Prinz Eitel Friederich was dispatched to Berlin IL is understood to accept the German proposition to compensate the owners of the Frye. under the terms of the old Prussian American treaties, regardless of any prize court decision.
 These treaties provide that contra . band belonging to subjects of either
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
Fayish Case Reaches Ihe
 Supreme Comrt Om Appeal
RTrF"- Ca

Tine appeal of w A. Parish, former city manager from the decision>of the superior court of Maricopa county on writ Of certiorari was filed yesterday Tn supreme court.
 Application for review of the pro ceedines of the commission prior to the removal of MT Parish was filed with the lower court immediately after that action was taken in March After the court had denied motion to quash the writ Judge Stanford ruled that the commission was acting entirely within
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29

it's powers in removing the manager.
 Appeal was taken from the courts decision on practically the same ground as from the commissions action, name ly that the commission had no right 10 remove the manager flor cause" until cause" had been defined bv the commission. and that the commissions proceedings were not judicial. Until the calling of the supreme court calendar on May 10, it will not be known when the case will come before the higher tribunal.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
FIELD MARSHAL FRENCH SAYS GERMAN ATTACK
 DEFINIIEL Y STOPPED
SAYS ALLIES RIGHT
 WING IS BEATEN

BERLIN. April 2S.-A wireless from Constantinople says: At the celebration of the sultan's jubilee yesterday, the minister of war announced the receipt of a telegram from the commander of the Fifth army corps (Gallipoli peninsula stating the center and right wing of the enemy was com pletely defeated and there is hope that the left wing is also beaten.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
MENACE TO WORLD IS PLAGUE-BITTEN SERB
 REALM SA YS REPORT
BENSON APPOINTED
 TO NEW POST

WASHINGTON, April 2S.- Secretary Daniels announces the appointment of Captain William Benson to the newly created post of chief of operations of the navy Benson is now in command of the Philadelphia navy yard. Benson was given a recess appointment by the president subject to the confirmation of the senate al the next session of congress.
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
JANE AppAMs hONOREp

HAGUE. April 2S.-The International Congress of Women unanimously elect ed Jane Addams of the American dele gation chairman. Peace resolutions and motions were discussed and adopt ed. A general resolution adopted de clared the women were united in spite of the hatred and bloOdshed now filling the world
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
NICKEL BUS FRANCHISES

lAo9O~AfNl ELI fHf-SS DiSFAiShJ
 SACRAMENTO April 2S--The bill requiring operators of nickel busses to procure d city franchise passed the as sembly tonight. after sharp fight and two roll calls
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
WEATHER TODAY

ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcH1 WASHINGTON, D. C.. April 2S.-For Arizona: Local thunder showers
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
Many Arrests Al Nogales For Mew
 LaW Violations
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 WASHINGTON. April 2S. The state departments summary today said numerous arrests have been reported from Nogales. for violation of the new law requiring all per sons entering the state of Sonora, obtaining Mexican currency by eX- change to have such money ex- amined at the custom house.
 The Carranza agency here claimed great successes in the western part ot Mexico. The following statement was given out:
 General Obregon reports the Car ranza occupation of Morelia by Gen eraI Amaro. The entire state ot Michaocan is completely controlled by Constitutionalist forces. General It. urbe controls entirely the territory of Topic, after having completely de- feated Rafael Bulna, who commands the reactionary forces. The Occi dental division. commanded by Gen eral Dieguez and cavalry division commanded by General Murguiz have joined Obregon's army corps at Ira pu;Ito. Official reports have beer received here to the effect that Co., lombia Lampaszon, NueVo Leon, Can dela and Coahuila have been recap tured by the Constitutionalist troops under the laws of Alabama was granted 9 permit last year, but after an extensive investigation held Iasi January by the commission. it's li- cense to do business in Arizona was revoked on the ground that it had not compiled with the state laws governing insurance companies,
Arizona republican., 1915-04-29
Rsnchers Armed for Protection

DOUGLAS, April 2S.-TraVelers ar rived from Southern Sonora reported that Maytorena is powerless to cope with the uprising of the Yaqui lnd1-
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SESSION
 ID BE CALLED
 SAYS GOVERNOR

First Definite Statement from Executive Chamber That Opportunity Would Be Given for Land Leg iSlatiOn
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-06-12
DUN's WEEKLY REVIEW.

New York, June 11--Dun's tomor-
row Will say
While general business gains but
slowly, the existing situation grows
steadily stronger Uncertainties are
still a restraining influence, yet con-
structlve forces multiply and the abb
sence of speculative excuses is help
ful to sustain progress. Much the
best feature of the week was the gov
eminent grain report. which indicated
bumper harvests of both wheat and
oets, as we'll as big yields of the other
cereals. Because of it optimism IN
the west Increased and sconfidence ev-
erywhere strengthens. especially as
the marketing of the great staples
win involve no financial strain. Il is
not now uncommon to hear of idle
plants resuming or more machinery
being set in motion and employment
naturally becomes less serious prob
lom as industrial operations expand.
In no other quarter has the revival
of activity been as pronounced as in
iron and steel.