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Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
GALES TOSEE ]
 SAGE AND MAKE /. ARRANGEMENTS
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WASHINGTON. July 25-Genera1 Gales, commander in Sonora, reached Nogales today to confer with Colonel Sage, American commander there, concerning the question of turning over the Nacozari railroad to the American management, according to 8 dispatch to the war department to- night. General Gales requested d con ference for tomorrow. Colonel Sage also reported that 1900 Carranza troops left Nogales today for Hermo- sillo and Empalme, Sonora.
 Major General Funston today made the following report to the war depart ment regarding a disturbance created by groups of the Eighth Illinois na- tional guard regiment at San Antonio last night, in which three of the men were slightly wounded by bullets from the rifles of the provost guard before order was restored:
 About 30 D. m. today (July 2D, after having been paid, about forty men of the Eighth Illinois (colored) were assembled in a saloon near the reservation. Threats were made to throw out the white soldiers and it is believed that some disturbance oc- cured Requests came to the guard house to send a guard to stop disturb dnceS. 1dIIOI oI IOur or i've men went to scene and tried to disperse crowd, but without much success. Patrol was joined by about four more members ! of guard and all tried to get men away by pushing them along.
 Guard finally had to strike some men with butts of their guns. Then members of the Eighth Illinois began ] to throw rocks at guard. Gu ard finally 1 fired several cartridges at the legs of i the crowd and wounded three members 1 of the Eighth Illinois in the legs though none seriously. The crowd then dispersed The officer of the day and the post commander arrived on the scene shortly after.
 An investigation is being made ot the whole affair, which will be for
 warded later All perfectly quie now"
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
MAY
 NOT HAVE BEEN
 CAUSED BY bOMb
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 25.-De- spite the suggestion of Arthur Crane explosive expert for the Hercules Powder company, that Saturdays bomb explosion, which cost the lives of seven persons and the iniuring of forty others. may have been an acci- dent, the police continued their ef- forts tonight 10 running down what they considered live clues Two men said to be foreigners, were particu- larly sought. They were seen on lower Market street carrying 8 heavy suit case at point near where tht explosion occurred and their descrip- tiCns were in the hands of the police.
 In reporting his findings to the po- lice bomb bureau, Crane advanced the theory that the explosion contained gelatIne dynamite. the trade name for nitro glycerine stabilized in gelatine.
 He advanced the opinion that if the bomb was the work of a deliberate assassin, he was an ignorant bomb maker
 In view of the fact that warnings had been sent to the newspapers and individuals by so-called employees liberty league containing threats tc do violence during San Francisco's preparedness parade, the police are convinced that the bomb plot was g carefully prepared plan and are pro-
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
Bliss Confers With Bell

FL PASO, July 25.-Major General Tasker H. Bliss of the general staff, ar rived at Fl Paso tonight and went into conference immediately with Brigadier General George Bell, Jr., commanding this district General Bliss, who was accompanied by Major W. D. Connor and Major D. E. Nolan, also of the general staff, declined to say more than that he would remain only long enOugh to complete his inspection of the vari- ous military organizations encamped here.
 An official denial of the report that a large force of Villistas were march, ing against TorreOn was received to- day from General Alvaro Obregon, minister of war, by Andres Garcia, local Mexican consul.
 Consul Garcia had informed the nin- ister that such a report was sent to General Pershing.
 Obregon's reply substantiated pre- vious reports from Chihuahua City. It said:
 Villa was beaten back at the ranch of San Isidro by the column under General Matias Ramos, his command completely dispersed and it is now fleeing into the state of Durango. where all commanders have orders to engage in relentless pursuit"
 Newspapers from Mexico City today stated that General Gabriel Gavira, former commander of the army of Northern Chihuahua has been made inspector general of the entire consti- tutionalist army
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
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 WASHINGTON, July 25.-All efforts 10 reduce items of the army appropri- alton bill below the figures recom- mended by the militia committee failed in the senate today and indications tonight were that the total appropri- ation for that branch of the national defense would approximate S290, ,000, 900 when the measure is completed. Pas sage of the bill is expected tomorrow.
 Most of the appropriations as revised by the senate committee had been acted upon when adjournment was taken tonight. As the bill stands it represents an increase of $110,000,0 900 over the house authorization.
 By vote of 13 to 36, the senate to- day retained house provision prohib- iting installation of so-called stop watch systems in management of gov ernment works. Senators Maritime Reed, Thomas and others denounced the system as brutal and fiendish' Senator Weeks defended it and the military affairs committee sought vainly to have the provision against it stricken out
 Senator Lee of Maryland made ar effort to include an appropriation ir the bill to provide for dependent fam flies of national guardsmen in the fed eral service, but his amendment was ruled out on a point of order sustained by Vice President Marshall. The is- sue will he raised again on an amend. ment to be offered by Senator La Toilette.
 An amendment to establish coun cil of national defense for co-ordina ton of industries and resources in tn interest of national security, wa agreed 10 39 to 13. The council woult consist of the secretaries of state, wa
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
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DENVER. July 25.-The utmost simplicity marked the funeral of Thomas M. Patterson, former United States senator publisher and pioneer of Colorado here today. Services were held at the family residence 1075 Pennsylvania avenue at o'clock The ritual of the Episcopal church was read by Rev. John H. Houghton, rector of St Marks church. where Mr. Patterson and family attended services regularly. Interment was at Fairmount cemetery.
 Suggestions that Mir Patterson s body lie in state at the capitol were declined by members of the family, who explained they wished to con- form strictly to the desire of the de- ceased that his funeral be marked by no ostentation.
 Members of Lincoln Post. Grand Army of the Republic, of which Mr. Patterson had been a member since it's organization, attended in a body and acccmpanied the cortege to the grave A large delegation of Masons also attended the funeral and hun dreds of friends and admirers joined in paving a tribute to the departed statesman.
 Tn token of Nr Patterson's eminent position in public life of Colorado for the last thirty years flags at tho state house were at half mast and the capitol was closed at noon under orders of Governor Carlson. Hun dreds of telegrams of condolence were received yesterday and last night from Colorado and all parts of the
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
To
 Readiness FOY
 NeW OfenslUe

HEADQUARTERS or THE GER MAN ARMIES ON THE SOMME, July 4. by courier to Berlin. July 25, (via London. July 26)-From great headquartefs with vivid impress sions of q sermon delivered by mlll- tary chaplin before the emperor and a congregation of soldiers fresh in mind. the Associated Press cores rcndcut returned today to the im- mcdiate front where the great allied offensive again flickered up in a ser ics of desperate British attacks on the German, lines northwest of Peronne.
 These barely moved. although the British attacked in force with eleven divisions, including two absolutely fresh ones on the comparatively mar TOW front between Guillemeut and Thiepval
 The present iine extending from was limited to a couple of vicious stabs of merely local extent near Estrees, southwest of Peronne. which were easily r2pulsed.
 P The present line extending from Thiepval to Sorecourt, but pulgin5 eastward toward Peronne, may be { regarded, according to the firm con- viction of the headquarters staff. as the high water mark of the entente advance. They base this iudment on the negligible result of the fight- ] ing m the last fortnight. and they . contend tkat it is no longer a ques i lion Of whether the British and French will be able to extend their gains, tut whether they will be able 10 hold what tteP have against the ] German counter pressure
 The correspondent returned to tho front with the expectation of witness ing a manifestation of this counter i pressure against certain sector but l pnfa' orable weather conditions, with l tow hanging clouds and mist hidine ] the field of operations ard preventing ! artillery observations. deferred the new struggle for the coveted stretches
 Of fertile pic2rdy
 General quiet before the storm pre- l vailed along the section of the from ! visited, the activity of the artillerl I eing scarcely greater than the nor 1 nal scale where no particular Oper ation5 are in progress and infantr and machine gun fire being hearC l Cnly occasionally The troops visited the regiments coming directly froT the trenches, as well as those about ! to move into the forward lines. wer, found ready, even eager. to reney
 the struggle
 The gaps in the units have bee1
 filled up with fresh men; the wor
 out cannon-for guns as well as mel
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 WILSON CADINE I
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WASHINGTON July 25.-Sreat Britain's black list against American firms was discussed at length at to- days cabinet meeting, but afterward. Acting Secretary Polk of the state de- partment, said there would be no im mediate announcement on the subject
 It was said the president and his advisers were studying treaties with Great Britain. involving in the ques- tion and waiting for replies to informal inquiries on the subject sent to Lon don through Sir Cecil Spring Rice. the British ambassador here, and Am bassador Page.
 While it is understood that it has been determined to take some Vigor- ous action, members of the cabinet said after today's meeting. that no definite course of procedure had been ! decided upon.
 i Part answer to the state depart ments request for information con- corning the blacklisting of American ] firms by Great Britain was given in formally to acting Secretary Polk late i today by Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the i British ambassador. Sir Cecil said the : blacklist was not directed against nett 1 tral trade; il was not intended to af- | feet existing contracts and that the British government would be glad to consider the cases of firms desiring 10 offer proof that they had been put on the list unjustifiably.
 MT Polk was assured by the ambas- sadcr that the blacklist was designed solely to prevent British capital and credit being used to support an enemy. This. it was said, would be set forth at length in the forthcoming foreign office statement. which probably will take the form of an announcement in parliament Pending it's issuance, the state department will delay an an nouncement it is preparing for the in- formation of the American business houses.
 For the present. while trying to out l'ue the general principles upon which negotiations on the subject should be conducted, the state department is giv- ing chief attention to the relief of in dividUal firms which may suffer With out intent on their part of violating any legal right of the British govern ment.
 One case under consideration is tha of a California firm which had con tracted to deliver a quantity of oil IT 1 Australia. As the name of this firm appeared on the blacklist, the Aus tralian consignee cancelled the orde1 by cable. The ambassadors assur- ances that contracts will not be i'm paired is taken by officials to mear that in instances of this nature, the consignees will be instructed to carry out transactions already begun.
 Another development which must be dealt with relates to American cor porations whose stock in whole or 1T part is owned by Germans or in Ger many. A New York corporation found that the majority of it's capital stock was owned by German corporation in the same line of business. 1nvesti- gation by the state department ha developed that under the French an' German law and generally on the con tinent of Europe, majority stock con trol of such corporation by an enemy
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Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
BRITISH CRUISER LN
 THE THREE MILE LIMIT
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NORFOLK, Va, July 25-PIotless and with warn- ing to United States officials, of the British cruis lying off Cape Henry awaiting the appearance of the German submeIsibes Deutschland and Brennan, steam ed through the Virginia capes early today proceeded to the vicinity of Fortress Monroe crused about for an hour more and then returned to point just outside the three mile limit
 The United States warship and the collier Neptune were the only government vessels which sighted the ship and detailed report of the incident made to Washington tonight by naval officers.
 Authorities here said that while the entrance to American waters without warning very unusal they could see 1t in violation of international law nav gation regulation.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
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PARIS. July 25.-The fighting in the fortified village of Pozieres be. tween the British and Germans is described as follows by an officer who was wounded during the struggle.
 Early Sunday morning at the mo-
 ment the signal for attack was given after a frightful intense bombard- mcnt. the English infantry rushed for ward to the entrance of the village, carried it brilliantly and occupied the first houses. At 1:30 o'clock the German counter attacked. Their onset was extraordinary. doubtless because their courage had been stimulated by ether as one could tell from the odor.
 Here the rifles played no part the knife, bayonct, revolver and grenade were the only weapjons used The Germans employed sort of long handled mace studded with nails such as an Apache might use. not a sol
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
Russ Threatens Positions On
 Turkish Force
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PETROGRAD. July 25 (via London) The Russian operations against the Turks. which lately have been over shadowed by the more sensational events on General Brusiloffs front, now are retaining general attention.
 As a result of series of consecu- tive gains achieved by skilfully or Canized offensive. which ever since the fall of Erzerum has been slowly, but irresistibly, sweeping toward the ob- jeCtives in Asia Minor, the Caucasian armies now command the heights which definitely threaten the import tant Turkish base of Erzingan and make extremely probable the fall of this city in the near future.
 The Russians after having stolidly withstood most energetic counter at tacks, are now pressing forward in three directions - from Gumish Khaneh. 45 miles north of E,rzingan from Baiburt 90 miles northeast of Erzingan, and from Mamakhatun, 45 miles east of Erzingan, all of which points have recently been occupied by the Russians and form an arc from which to focus attacks upon ErZingan.
 The new points mentioned as hay ing been occupied by the Russians, possessed every natural advantage tor defense and the Turks made the most persistent efforts to hold them. Their loss not only brings the Russians . within 25 miles of Erzingan, but gives them command of the chief approaches tO the city.
 IL IS reliably reported here that the evacuation of Erzingan has already begun and that the present defense oi the city is being conducted only with the purpose of giving the Turks time Co withdraw to a new base at Sivas l3 miles to the west.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
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DALLAS, Tex, July 25.-The early majority in favor of the submission of a constitutional amendment for statewide prohibition, voted on in Saturdays democratic primary election was brought abruptly down to LOST, with almost complete returns from 237 counties tonight. The position of this question was made more insecure with the announcement that complete returns from Fl Paso county, known as a strong anti-submisson county, would not be available before Satur- day. A total of three thousand votes is involved.
 In the ninth congressional district, J. J. Mansfield was nominated over Congressman George F. Burgess, now
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
SENATE DOESNOT REDUCE ITEMS |, IF ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL

and navy, the chief of staff of the army, an officer of the navy not below the rank of captain and not more than six experts in industry public utility work or conservation. to be named by the president with the consent of the senate. A proposal by Chairman Chamberlain of the military committee for a commission to report on the ad- equacy of the food supplied troops at the border, was ruled out on a point of order. made by Senator Gallinger.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
Delegates Desiqnated

MEXICO CITY, July 25.-Unoffica1 reports here are that General Luis Cabrera, 9 lawyer; Alberto Pani, an engineer. and Roberto Pesquera, have been designated 2s delegates to a con- ference which will endeavor to bring about a settlement of the controversy betwen Mexico and the United States.
 Constitutionalist forces in the vii cinity of Parral. have defeated the forces of Francisco Villa. at the san Ysidro ranch, according to announce ment made today by General Obre- gon secretary of war. Pursuit of the bandit forces continues.
 Villas cavalry is heading toward the state of Durango, where General Macotte is expected to deal with it. Seven cars on which arms are being transported were taken by the con- stitutiOnalists
 The death of General Calixto Con- treras head of the reactionary party in the state of Durango is confirmed. fContinued on Page T'Vol
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
Bayonet, Reuoluey
 And Grenade Only Weapons

der I saw German officer uslnS one of them on a wounded comrade but as he was in the act of striking, a revolver shot laid him down be- side his intended victim.
 '1n Q ruined house . German squad with a machine gun was eNterminat- ed to the last man by an Australian party which had followed them into the house. 1 was present at an eX- citing 1uel between two officers an English lieutenant who was charging at the head of his men, anc a Bavarian captain. The lieutenant struck the Pavnrian blow in the chest with his sword and at the same instant he received a ball from his adversarys revolver in the stomach. The lieutenant had just strenghl enough loft to deliver another blow which proved inortal to the Bavarlan. Unfortunately. the lieutenant also died"
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
GERMANS MOVE FORCES FROM YERDUN TO SODlDlE,
BATTLE ON SONNE FRONT WHICH
 BEGAN SATURDAY CONTINUES W|THUTNOST STUBBORNES5
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the ul 
  of n  possible O
 
  although fighting conflicts
  lace of pozs have yet secured the eastern part which on the paau m  gradually closing Erzirgn the most important base military T the Minor Sakharo  of GsIcian
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
Dy. Waite Under Sentence 0f Death
 Attempts Suicide
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SING SING PRISON. N. Y, July 25. pr. Arthur Warren Waite, awaiting electrocution here for the murder of his father-in-laW John F. Peck of Grand Rapids, Mich, was found in his cell in the death house" tonight bleeding from wound in his chest made in the shape of a cross. The prisoner had cut himself with a piece of broken glass.
 How Waite obtained possession of the glass could not be explained. It is presumed that when he was taken out for exercise in the court yard he picked it up when the vigilance of his guard was relaxed and concealed it until he returned to his cell
 Waite was removed to the prison hospital but he steadfastly refused to answer questions. The prison author ities believe if he had intended to kill himself he would have inflicted the wound elsewhere than on his chest The injury is not serious. A strict watch will be kept on Waite when he returns to the death house.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
Prohibition Amendment To
 The Balance M Texas

serving his sixteenth year in the na- tional house of representatives.
 Almost complete returns at mid night from the congressional race in the second district showed Congress- man Martin Dies renominated by 4 vote of over 1,50O. Additional boxes reporting late, took this contest from the indecisive stage and made it Q Dies victory.
 Former Governor O. B. Colquitt in- creased his vote for the United States senatorial nomination to 105,00 to- night, with Senator Charles A. Culber- son 27,000 votes behind him. It seems certain that these two of the six can didates will engage in a run off pri- mary.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
Make Ready To Turn Ovey The Nacozay1 Railroad
TUNNEL RESCUE WORK ORDERED STOPPED
RILEYS BODY RESTS IN
 FLOWER LINED VAULT

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July 25- The body of James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier poet, rested tonight in a flower lined vault in the little old chapel at Grown Hn cemetery, following the pri- vate funeral services at the home in Lockerbie street this afternoon. \ large crowd was at the ceme- tcry to see the body placed in the temporary resting palce. During the funeral services, all flags in the city floated at half mast. The final resting place of the body had not been determined to- night. it was said. and no de- cision may be reached for some time.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
YOUTH CHARGED WITH CAUSING
 DEATH IF GIRL
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OLNEY, H., July 25.-Roy Hinter- liter, 21 years old, son of a wealthy farmer, was charged with having been responsible for the death of Miss Eliza beth Radcliffe, Y, of Paoli, Ind, by a coroner's jury here today. Miss Rat cliffe died Friday night while buggy riding with Hinterliter
 The mystery surrounding the death of the girl was cleared when the com mission of physicians Investigating de- cided that she had suffered from em- bolism of air in the arteries
 States Attorney Morris produced a chain of evidence tending to show an attempt at an illegal operation had been made. Hinterliter denied he had been intimate with the girl.
 The supposed cause of death is new to the annals of criminal surgery While Hinterliter told of the girls eX- piring suddenly in his arms, officers
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Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
SIMPLICITY MARKS FUNERAL
 0F THOMAS N. PATTERSON

country, including one from President Wilson
 Active pail bearers were: Horace N. Hawkins. Frank A. Wadleigh, Edward A. Morgan Charles H. Howe. John C. Mitchell and Earl M. Cranston.
 Honorary pail bearers were: Col. L. F. Campbell, Col. D. c. Dodge, Dr. w. r. Grant, J K Mullen, J. A. Thatcher, F, j.. Binford. Charles D. Hayt. F. J Binford, T. J. O'Donnell, r. J. Spencer and D. ". Hulet.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
No Clearance Papers

BALTIMORE, July 25.-At late hour tonight GUS toms officials said cearancehad not been issued for the Deutschland Concerning her wireless apparatus, which sealed Monday it said the seals cannot be bro ken without authority from Inspector Cadmium who is out of the city and will not return until tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1916-07-26
French Statement

PARIS. July 25.-Today's official statement says:
 South of the Somme, yesterday, we captured in a small attack south of Estrees, a group of powerfully fortified houses. Our troops chased the Ger mans from some trenches north of Nermandovillers and occupied them.
 Between the Disc and the Aisne. we dispersed with grenades several reconnoitering parties. which at tempted to reach our lines in the sec tor of Tracy Le Val.
 "On the left bank of the Mouse an enemy attack with hand grenades against hill 304 failed under machine gun fire. On the right bank there was violent bombardment in the re- zion between Fleury and La Fauee.
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