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Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
Sensation Comes at Close of Day in Trial of Matthew A. Schmidt, Charged with Murder in Times Disaster Case in Los Angeles.
ASK INVESTIGATION
 TO BE STOPPED
Judge Willis Declines to Issue Any Order, But Said Would Consider Further If Affidavits Are Filed by Defense.
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| LOS ANGELES, Nov 1.-Charge. that the prosecution in attempting to intimidate and threaten witnesses for the defense in the trial Of Matthew A. Schmidt. charged with murder -2 connection with the dy- namiting of the Times Newspaper , building. oct 1. 1910, were made to- day by counsel for the defense at the conclusion of the court session The defense asked the court tu forbid the district attorney and the grand jury making any further in Vestigation of the case or question ing any of the witnesses or pros pective witnesses during the pro- ceedings of the trial Judge Willis declined to issue any order on the showing made. but said he would consider it further if affidavits welz filed along the lines of statements made by the attorneys for the de. fense. Nathan c. Coghlan, chief counsel for the defense, said he would have an affidavit prepared and would present it to the court on Wednesday,
 The charges made by the defend etIiL bIbuSHI S-ldFD reports rom mos. Lee Woolwine, district attorney. and his assistants, who intimated that further indictments for murder grown out of the Times disaster might be found
 T have told the district attorney that he has evidence enough to indict for murder people now in this court room, declared James w. Noel of V,,r1 is an outrage that these persons should he permitted to walk the streets of Los Angeles unhung.'
 There are others implicated in this case who have not been indicted and it is the district attorneys sworn duty to continue the investi- gation.'' said A. II. Van Cott, deputy district attorney.
 Your witnesses and our witnesses are the witnesses of this court" contended Attorney Coghlan, and they should not be tempered with. If you have taken testimony before the grand jury to preserve for your side alone. you are guilty of at least technical contempt of this court"
 District Attorney Woolwine denied the charges ana came bdck Wlth lHe accusation that the defense has been circulating posters for the purpose of influencing public opinion and possibly some of the jurors.
 These circulars have been traced directly to your office" he said, pointing his finger at Fred H. Moore of counsel for the defense.
 Attorney Moore declared he would reply to Woolwine later but was not given an opportunity.
 The discussion came after the jury had been excused for the day and after Newton Hogan,( talisman, had tstified that he had been ap- preached by w. F. Cavanaugh, de- tective employed by the defense who, he said, had inquired as to his reliiion and policy.
 Tomorrow being a holiday, court was diourned until Wednesday, There now are seven permanent and two temporary jurors in the box
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
LOSES POINT
Widow Of Late Col. Newman Not Per
 r1itted to Prevent Testimony
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 LITTLETON, Colo, Nov. Mrs. Edna Newman, widow of the late Col. Geo. S Newman. in her fight to have Newmans twill disposing of S300,000 property declared invalid, lost point today when the county court Overruled her motion objecting to presentation Of evidence to show that her marriage was void The ruling will permit Mrs. Ceieia Tasker, Alice and Newman Hall, Newman's heirs. to offer evidence seeking to prove when Newman mar ried his nurse in Los Angeles last April. he was incompetent and that it was part of q plot to get his fortune.
 Newman who died in June, was 76 years old and Mrs. Newman is 25.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
CONGRESS 0F WOMEN
 FORMALLY OPENED
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 SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 1.-BringinE g greetings from the Federal Women's clubs of Great Britain. Ireland and the Netherlands. Lady Aberdeen, wife Of tine Earl of Aberdeen, Marquis of Ire mann and former Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. officially opened today the ses- sions Of the International Congress of Women in the ball room of the Cali fornia building at the Panama Pacific exposition.
 Lady Aberdeen paid high tribute to the work done Tn Europe by American women serving as nurses in the war zone
 Be assured she said, that the Ma tional council of Great Britain and Ire land sends it's profoundest and mos- heartfelt thanks 70 the Americans who thus are doing what they have ever done-risen in ready response in the hour of need
 At the conclusion of her address, Lady Aberdeen received a commem- orative medal from the exposition off cials
 Dr. Kate Waller Barrett, president of the National Council of Women traced, for the delegates rhc efforts .f the wo- men of America to achieve an inter national congress as great as the present one. More than 250 delegates were present among whom were prom inent philanthropic workers and repre- SeutatiVes of the principal women's organizations Of the United States and Canada.
 The first day of the congress closed with a reception to the Marquis and Marchiouess of Aberdeen and Tremain and pr. Kate Waller Barrett at the California club.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
Active in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Nov. lone of tho most energetjcally waged guber- material elections in recent years end ed today with both democratic and republican leaders claiming victory in the election tomorrow.
 Among five candidates for governor the principal struggle has been be- tween former Congressman A. O. Stanley. democrat, of Henderson, and Edwin r. Morrow, republican, of Som crset. Fred ]. DreXler, progressive, Louisville; r. [. Pickett, prohibition ist, Nilnore. and Charles Dobbs, so- cialist. Louisville. have contented themselves with less active cam paigns.
 All state officers. one-h half of the state senate and all members of the lower house of the general assembly will be chosen
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02

more than seventy machine gun bullets sped among a throng of soldiers and Mexican women and children who were coming across the line. The bullet struck Taylor in the middle of the back as he turned to run to cover. His spine was seriously injured, paralysing him almost completely. ShSlls and fragments of shells fell near the Doug Jas slaughter house.
 Combatants Warned
 General Thomas F. Davis. command ing the six thousand American troops on duty at the border. promptly warned the commander of both Mexi- can factions to change the direction of their fire. and citizens on the American side were not endangered thereafter.
 On the Mexican side losses could not he ascertained up to nightfan, which brought a lulI in the combat but Villa artillery. firing successive saIvOs. placed on the defenses of the Mexican town with the apparent intention of shatterinc the barbed wire entangle- mcnts and exploding the trenches pre- Taratorv to a. rush on the garrison of General Gales.
 Tho firing ceased when the Villa troops had reached ths wire entangle- ments on the east side Of Agua Prieta and began 10 dig themselves in.
 Meanwhile the Carranza garrison was sweeping from all sides of the town with rifles and machine gun volIeys guided by searchlights. Although it is believed the vOlleys went over the heads If the Villa forces, cheers rang out in the Carranza trenches as every volley was fired.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
In PennsyIvanja Too

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 1.-AIthough somewhat overshadowed by the keenly contested mayoralty campaign in this city and by fights for local offices in some ether sections of the state, much interest has been aroused throughout Pennsylvania in the vote on the Wo : mems suffrage amendment to the state constitution at tomorrow election.
 The suffragists have conducted a spectacular campaign.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
Wet or Dry?

BALTIMORE Nov. L-The legisia : tors to be chosen at tOmorrow's election will be asked to pass upon a statewide prohibition bill. The anti-saloon league believes that it's vigorous campaign will secure enough votes to insure the en- actment of the measure which provides for the submission of the question to the electorate. Woman suffrage also was an issue although not asgresively pushed and the next legislator will be asked to submit the question to the voters.
 Emerson C. Harrington, decOmrat, and Ovington E. Weller republican, are candidates for governor
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
Prohibition for Ohio?

COLTMRtTS Ohio, Nov. With the issue of statewide prohibition in the forefront, the campaign in Ohio closed tonight.
 Tn addition to constitutional amend ments and laws submitted to referen- dun, only municipal officers are to be elected in eiehty-one cities and 72S villages. The campaign over statewide prohibition has been brief the activities of both vets and drys not having opened until early in Oc- tober.
 Dry leaders assert the campaign of w. J. Brvan over the state has stirred the rural communities and that the sfeventN counties which returned ma iorities for prohibition last year will increase their vote tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
NEED MERCHANT MARINE
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CHICAGO. Nov 1.-The need Of the American farmer for an adequate merchant marine was urged in al. address by Secretary of the Treas u1N McAdoo before the Illinois Manufacturers association here to- night
 Our farmers always produced more than they could sell in our home markets" he said. 'If steam ship facilities are inadequate the farmer has difficulty if he is not actually prevented from reaching foreign markets. Moreover. he is a sufferer from eXorbitant freight rates"
 Mir NcAdoo urged as the remedy the creation of a naval auxiliary merchant marine.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
Los Angeles Policemen Aye
 Deuied Release Or Bail

fing before a justice Of the peace on Saturday, and their bonds were fixed lat S1O,000 each. Later Saturday their counsel obtained a writ. of habeas corpus and effected their release on bonds of Sj0OO each.
 Judge Craig announced that he would hear arguments Wednesday afternoon on the defendants motion for a reduction in the bonds. which were automatically increased to S10,000 when the court denied the discharge of the defendants
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
CHARGE INIIzNIDAHON |. OF DEFENSE WITNESSES
 IN TRIAL OF SCHMIDT
SUGAR JABORERS
 TO RECEIVE BONUSES

HONOLULU, Nov. Hawaiian sugar planters, it was made known today, will distribute this season to their plantation laborers bon uses totalling S70O,0OO. The plant CTS, as a result of the high prices secured for their sugar because of the European war have had a remarkably prosperous year.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
To Revise Findings M
 Case Of L1euteMant Oak

Although news of the matter was strictly guarded, it was believed that only slight changes were ordered as the board sat only a few minutes.
 Nothing was made public regarding the outcome of the court martial re- gently held over three other mem bers of the San Diegos complement on charges. of negligence. Testimony heard in these cases resulted in the court martial of Lieut.. Oak
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
POWER BOAT WRECKED
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 PORT -OWNSEND, Wash. Nov. l. The fifty foot power boat Seeam was wrecked on the north end of Whidby island during a strong gale yesterday and George Brigges, master and owner of the vessel and a man named Wicker sham, were drowned. Their bodies and the wrecked launch were found late to- day on the beach. A large hole was stove in the Seeam when she struck and she filled with water
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
NEW STEEL CARS

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1.-The Pennsylvania Railroad company to- day asked for bids on 5000 new steel freight cars to replace old equip ment. Two-thirds of them are for lines east and One-third for the sys- tenn west of Pittsburg About 200, 900 tons of finished steel will be required to construct the cars and their total cost is estimated at between ten and eleven million dollars
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
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LOS ANGELES. Nov. 1-Police Sergeant William Cahiu and Patrol men Samuel Shammo. jointly charged with manslaughter in connection with the shooting of Charles Chester Nolen, a mOtorcyclist. on October 22, were denied their discharge under a writ of habeas corpus today by Su- perior Judge C. w Craig
 The policemen were bound over for trial following their preliminary hear
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
SUBMARINES DELAYED

HONOLULU, Nov. 1.-High winds and heavy seas are delaying the pro gress of the three "F"' submarines, which left here last Friday for San Francisco, according to a radio mes sage received today from the cruiser Maryland, their convoy. According to the message, the flotilla probably will not reach San Francisco until November 15
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
BATTLE OF VOTES FOR WOMEN ON TODAY M
 SEVERAL STATES
DETROIT TO DECIDE
 ON TRACTION OWNERSHIP

DETROIT, Mich, Nov. be troit voters will decide tomorrow whether the city shall immedi- atelyA take over the ownership and operations Of it's street railway systems, the citizens having voted in favor of municipal ownership and are now to vote on a pur- chase price agreed upon by the Detroit United Railways, which controls all city lines, and by the city street commission.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. L. Proceedings were begun in the admi- ralty court today for the issuance of warrants for the arrest of the Ameri- can steamer Hooking and the Dutch steamer IIamborn, which were
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
KANSAS GOVERNOR MAKES
 PLEA AGAINST M|L|TAR|SM

of increa Sed armament have vet mentioned for the yearly expenditure in the future is s450.OOO. 900. a sum equal to the entire savings for a year of all the people in fifteen states of the UniOn."
 Governor Capper charged that cer- tain interests are promoting war hySteria' for selfish reasons
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
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VALLEJO, Nov. 1.-The board of court martial which tried Lieut.. Edson S. Oak last August on charges of culpable inefficiency in the per formance of duty resulting in ex- plosion of boilers aboard the U s. S. San Diego. in which nine lives were lost reconvened here today un- der ordens from the navy department to revise their findings in the case
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
MURDOCH TO EUROPE
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WICHITA, Kan, Nov. 1.-Victor Murdock, former congressman from Kansas and chairman of the national progressive committee will go to Eu- rope as a war correspondent. He will report the war for an eastern and for his own paper in Wichita. sailing for France about the middle of November
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
COAL FROM JAPAN

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 ROME, via Paris Nov. 1.-The price of coal having risen to thirty dollars a ton. arrangements are being made to import coal from Japan, where it is obtained at six yen ($3) ton.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
MAKE PROTEST 0N SEIZURE OF
 THE HOOKING
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 NEW YORK, Nov. IA protest against the seizure of the American steamer Hooking by a British man of-War which carried her, with a prize crew. aboard, into Halifox was lodged today with Secretary of State Lansing by Richard G. Wagner. president of the American Trans Atlantic Steamship company, the Hockings owners.
 Mir. Wagner asserted that the of ficers and shareholders of the Ameri- can Transatlantic Steamship com pany were all native Americans and that he knew of no reason what lever for the vessels seizure
 We had considerable difficulty in obtaining American registry. E. T. Chamberlain. United States commis- sioner of navigation, was suspicious of me. apparently. when l applied for American registry because my name is German. He asked a great many questions. all of which I answered.
 The application was turned down by Mir. Chamberlain, because he said, he feared there was a German in- terest in this company.
 T then went to Secretary of Com merce Refield. MT Chamberlain's su- perior He upheld MT. Chamberlain. Finally, Secretary Lansing. to whom next applied. notified the depart ment of commerce. after a long in Nestigation, that there was no req son why registry could not be granted and accordingly the Hooking was ad- rnitted to American registry on Au gust 10.
 T know of no reason whatever why the Hooking should have been seized. All officers of the company and all shareholders of whom there are if teen, are native Americans. I. my self was born in Milwaukee, was en- gagged in Ebbetts sugar interest in Wisconsin and later was in business as a structural steel contractor in Chicago"
 The American Transatlantic Steamship company is capitalized at g, 800 900. all of which is said to be paid in. W. J. Berger is vice presi- dent and J. F. Wagner, secretary. It owns ten steamships all recently pur- chased. One of these, the Kankakee, sailed from Norfolk a short time ago with coal for the Argentine, as the Hooking did and so far as anything is known, has been allowed to pro ecu uiiLlDitSltd- Illt INdilrNoNSt. -hi- Wagner said. was purchased under similar circumstances to those sur rounding the Hocking's purchase.
 Officials Are DisPleased
 WASHINGTON, Nov 1.-Officials here informally indicated today their at the action of Great Britain in seizing the American ship Hooking because of the alleged in validity in it's transfer of registry It is considered likely that a protest will be transmitted to the British foreign office, within a few days.
 The state department will insist that the nationality of American ships is determined by the flag and not by ownership and will recall previous positions taken by Great Britain which resulted to conform to the American point of view.
 The fact that the capture was made while the vessel was enroute from one port of the United States to another also caused much dis cussion among officials who indi- cated that if the practice became gen eral, vigorous representations on the subject would be forthcoming.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
Supreme Court Holds S0- Per Cent. Law in Con- traventiOn of Fourteenth Amcndment-Measure Is Not Constitutional.
JONES IS BACK
 HIS STATEMENT
Mention of Lack of Citizen ship Affiliated Against Law-Jones Says Repub- lican Gave Best Stories of Clifton Strike.
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 WASHINGTON. Nov 1.-Upon the complaint of a cook in Bisbee Arizo- ma, restaurant, the supreme court to- day annulled as unconstitutional the Arizona anti-alien labor law. enacted into law about a year ago by the vote of the people under the initiative pro- cess Of legislation.
 The statute required employers of more than five persons to employ not less than so per cent qualified electors or citizens. Mike Raich. a cook upon being notified he would be discharged because of the law, appealed to the courts and when he won the state took the case to the highest tribunal. The supreme court through Justice Hughes and Justice McReynolds alone dissent ing, held that Raichs constitutional rights an alien to the equal protec- tion of the jaw as guaranteed by the fourteenth amendment to the consti- tuition were violated by the law. and hence decided he was entitled to an in junction to prevent the state officials from enforcing the act. The court an nounced that as result of it's decision 1t was necessary to consider rights un- der treaties presented by the case.
 A''O'Su9S Ol tiIe 7ILllloI Ity OI lHe en- actment to anti-Japanese legislation the case has attracted widespread at tention ever since it was instituted in the ninth federal district court of ap- peals, which also held the law uncOn- stitutionaL It was presented to the court along with the New York alien labor law. forbidding employment of aliens on public works. The court to- day. however. expressly distinguished cases of private enterprise from those arising from the expenditures of public monies
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In his opinion, Judge Hughes said: Tt is sought to justify the act as an exercise of the power of a state to make reasonable classifications and legislation to promote the health safe ty morals and welfare of those within it's Jurisdiction. This admitted author ity, with the broad range of legislative authority which it implies. cannot be made to go so far as to make it impos- sible for the state to deny to it's lawful inhabitants, because of their race or nationality. the ordinary means of earning a livelihood.
 Tt requires no argument to show that the right to work for a living in the common occupation of the com munity is the very essence of personal freedom and opportunity that it was the purpose of the amendments to se- cure.
 If this could be refused, solely upon the ground of race or nationality the prohibition or the denial of the equal protection of the laws would be but barren words"
Arizona republican., 1915-11-02
MR. JONES' STATEMENT

We are pulling against a cold prop osition." said Attorney General Wiley Jones, on his return to the city yester- day. No law of this character eX- pressly bringing up the subject of citi- zenship, or the lack of it, could have been sustained. An act along the lines of the Kinney-Claypool measure. stipu- lating hazardous occupations and linn iting the workers to certain per centage, who could speak or understand English. could have stood in the su- preme court. .
 They asked me for facts-Justice Hughes and Justice Pitney especially demanded facts leading to the passage of the so per cent law. They wanted to know all about labor conditions in Ari- zona, conditions that might have con tributed to the passage of such a law as the one at bar.
 That is why I introduced the sub ject Of the Clifton strikes-a procedure on my part that seems to have aroused no end of criticism and unfair com ment on the part of some of the press of Arizona
 The so per cent law has never been in an Arizona, court, as has been said continually by newspapers with more III -dlieCltu eiltluSldSHn Jndn kIOWleuSe of facts. The original suit was for an interlocutory injunction, and the fact it was for such an injunction, taken in connection with the fact the attack was made on state statute caused the case to be heard before judges selected from the Ninth District court Of appeals and the federal bench of the affected dis trict. Judge Sawtelle merely entered the. matter in the Arizona federal
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