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Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
THIRTEEN MILLION IS MARK
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 25-Further returns ttCay from the Red Lross Christmas men bership drive indi:t;-d o":tiH at Headquarters heI- sac that the total enrolment W0r he even in .,c.-s of ne 13.000, ,gp0.fCrecas, last night The tbject Was 10 enroll ten million new members.
 Messages received during the day in- cluded one from the New England di- vision manager that 240,000 members had been enrolled and that the cam paign would be continued the remain der oi the week.
 The Rocky Mountain division, Wy oming, Colorado, Utah and New MeXi- co with a quota of 1S1,O00 reported 240. 900 members enrolled with returns incomplete.
 Almost complete reports from North and South Dakota indicate that the rorthern division. including those states and Minnesota and Montana will pass it's quota. North Dakota with a quota of 62,000 has enrolled SO,2OI members and South Dakota has eX- ceeded it's 50,000 by 12,000.
 With 200 of 4S0 chapters not report ed and with several of the larger cit ies yet to be heard from, the south ern division. Florida. Georgia, Souta Carolina and North Carolina has en- rolled 243.000 Its quota is 4SS,0 but the managers are confident this figure will be reported.
 Three Times Over
 ST. LOUIS, Dec 25-The Red Cross enrolment of the southwest district since December 19 has reached 2,2S0, 0Jt This is nearly three times the or iginal allotment for this district which includes Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma Arkansas and Texas.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Congres- sional investigations of war operations and problems will resume full swing tomorrow after short Christmas re- cess. although congress itself does not re-convene until January 3.
 In the war inquiry of the senate military committee, Major General Sharpe, quartermaster general, tomor- TOW will resume his testimony regard ing clothing and other army supplies, health, sanitation. transportation ana cantonment questions. Three canton- ment commanders who recently re- turned from abroad may follow Gen eral Sharpe, whose further examina ton is expected to consume most Of this week. Secretary Baker, who may make a definite stateent of military policy. is not expected to appear be- fore the committee for some time.
 Investigation of the fuel shortage will be begun tomorrow by the senate manufactures committee postponins until Friday. it's further inquiry into the sugar shortage. Fuel Administra tor Garfield will be the first witness tomorrow and Food Administrator Hoover is promised an opportunity Friday to get in with his statement re- garding the sugar situation which he vainlv endeavored to place before the committee last week, and which was made public tonight at the White House.
 Members of the shipping board ant officers of the emergency fleet corpor- ation will he further examined tomor- l TOW afternoon in the ship building in quiry of the senate commerce commit
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
BRINGS CASUALTY LIST OF
 UNUSUAL LENGTH
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-The fol- lowing deaths were reported today by General Pershing
 First Lieutenant James D. Paul., Pittsburg Pa, aviation section, signal reserve corps, died December 20 as the result of an airplane accident.
 Private Caney A. Meadors, Krupp, Ky, infantry, killed in action Novem- Der IS.
 Private Harry Meyers, Indianapolis, infantry, killed in action, November IS.
 Private Earl F.. Aurand, Harrisburg, Pa, died November 15 from wounds.
 Private Edward c. Kostbade Hobart, Ind. infantry, kVleI December 22 by an explosion.
 Private John l.. White. New York, ammunition train, died December 23 from gunshot wounds.
 These deaths from natural causes also were reported hy General Persh- ing:
 Sergeant Charles E. Galavan. tele- graph battalion. signal corps. Decem- Der, 2S, lobar pneumonia. Chicago
 Private William A. Elmslia engi- neers, December 20. broncho pneu- monia. Fort Bragg. Cal
 Private Saint Clair Wilcox, infantry pec"mher g. pulmonary tuberculosis Winterset Iowa
 Private Lawrence l. Anderson. engi- reers December 20 broncho pnel;- monia, Detroit
 ir'vatc Ernest E. Marsh, aero ~onadron. December 22. meningitis '' 's'ylrg Pa.
 Private Jchn J. Dublane, supply tl4-r. December ll. pneumonia, Austin TeXas
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
AMERICAN MAIL STACEMAN
 HANGED AND THROAT CUTBY MEXICAN ANDERSON BORDER
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FL PASO, Dec. 25.-Mi- chael Welch, an American mail stage driver was hanged and his throat cut early to- day by Mexican raiders who crossed the line, raided the little border town of Can- delaria, and held up the mail stage, killing the driver and footing the mail sacks. The body of "Michey" Welch, the American stage driver, was brought to Valentine to- night, according to a tele- gram received here tonight, The footed mail sacks were also brought from near Can delaria, where the stage was held up. Two Mexican pas sengers ill the mail stage were reported to have been shot.
 The Mexican raiders, be- lieved to be a part of Chico Cano's band of cattle thieves and Mexican border bandits, crossed the Rio Grande st sunrise today near Cande- laria, IS miles southeast of Valentine, Texas. They raid ed the store of L. c. Brite, a wealthy merchant and ranch CT in the Big Bend district, taking a quantity of sup plies and driving off valu- able saddle stock. The Mex lcan raiders, all mounted on good horses, then made a sweeping raid in a semi circle northwest from Can dela1ia, overtaking the auto mobile mail stage which was 
 leaving Candelaria for Val entine to bring back the Christmas mail. With Welch. the American killed, were the two Mexican residents of Candelaria who were go- ing to Candelaria for Christ
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Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
Opinions Differ
 As to Cause of
 Tunnel Disaster
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PITTSBURG, Dec. 25-Official in- vestigations into the cause of the street car accident which occurred late yes terday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of 19 persons and the injury of four score others, many of whom are expected to die, were set in motion here today by state and county authorities and officials of the Pittsburg Railways company, owners of the wrecked car.
 The death list was increased by one tonight when an unidentified woman succumbed in a hospital.
 H. H Klingeer motOrman of the wrecked car, late today refuted the testimony of other witnesses, stating that his car did not stop in the tunnel, nor did the trolley leave the wire. He said the airbrake refused to work and when he applied the hand brake the car gained such speed that the brakes would not hold.
 Survivors of the disaster told the au- thorities that the trolley had left the wire in the tunnel, and was replaced by the motorman of the car following.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26

Death stalked in the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Nickels of 11OS North First street Christmas eve and morn- ing with the result that Mrs. Nick els is dead and her husband lies sU near death that the end seems close. Should he survive the Light there will be some hope for MT. Nickels, who is showing wonderful vitality, but at late hour last night attending physicians said that he had shown but little improvement since he was found unconscious near the dead body of his wife. yesterday morning.
 Doctors Win Wyle and II. K. Beauchamp performed an autopsy upon the body of Mrs. Nickels yes terday to determine the cause of death definitely but pr. Wyle, who is particularly expert in such mat ters, would lot give definitely last evening the result, stating that fur ther examination of the contents of the stomach and perhaps of other parts of the body would be neces- sary before he could tell exactly the cause of death. The result of the examination will be disclosed to the coroner's jury today.
 Judge Wheeler, who IS cOfOLer Tn the case. states that he will make as thorough an investigation as is possible in the case. for the Christ mas tragedy. believed to be due to gas leak, is so unusual he feels that everything possible should be done for protection of the public in Similar instances. He has personal ly gone carefully over the premises where Mrs. Nickels met death.
 Doctors Brown Sweek and Conovei, who are caring for MT. Nickels. have been constantly in attendance ever
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
Cdrdlnal Gibbons
 Outlines Pl0n to
 Bring End of War
social orders.
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BALTIMORE, MT, Dec. 25-Cardinal Gibbons, responding to an inquiry to- day as to what he believed the most essential thing to be done >o end tho war, issued the following statement:
 T believe that the best way to end the war early in the coming year is for the central powers to make defi- mite proposition, and one that will en- brace all their aims and demands.
 "On the part of the United States, I believe that the best governmental action would be for the officials to put themselves in a receptive mood for the generous consideration of any peace offer that might come from the central powers.
 T think that all Americans should put themselves in a position to sympa- = thetically receive and consider any of fer embodying fundamental conces- sions that would commend themselves to the allies and to ponder over these propositions in dispassionate and broad minded way.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
PerShing'S Men ReneW
 Pledges Of Devotion

full confidence in the patriotism cour- age and devotion to the flag
 Genera! Bliss, chief of staff, sent this message in reply:
 'The president and secretary of war send to you and to the American army in France the most cordial greeting and good. wishes for this Christmas season from the people of the United States. Our comrades in arms in every camp and cantonment send you greet .ings. From every homo today goes a prayer for the welfare and success of our troops in France and personally for that of every man of them. The nation reposes in you and them it's full confidence that in Gods good time. and with Gods blessing is troops in France. side iv side with their gallent allies. will bring victory and abiding peace to all the world
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
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NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Commercial wireless communication between the United States, Mexico and Central and South America was brought nearer to- day with the announcement here of the organization of the Pan American Wireless Telegraph and Telephone company. The announcement which was made by the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America stated that work on a chain of high powered stations will be begun immediately after the first of the year.
 The new concern is incorporated in Delaware and is headed by Edward J. Nally. fermer vice president and gen. eral manager of the PoGtal Telegraph Gable company Announcement says it has acquired the right to use all pat
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26

This was admitted today by officials here in connection with the news of the discovery of a quantity of rifles, reVolvers and ammunition in tlte Rus sian freighter Shilka, which has just arrived at a Pacific port, manned by Bolsheviki crew. Government agents suspect that the guns and munitions were intended for the Industrial Work CTS of the World in this country, al though it was said that a full report on the mysterious cargo has not yet been forwarded by officials at the port Of arrival.
 The Shilka incident is only one of many cases leading officials to be- lieve the connection between plotters in several of the allied countries may be more tangible than the indefinite link of moral sympathy. Certain Irish agitators and 1. W. w. leaders recently have gene from the United States to Russia afte- being in close touch with each other here and reports have been received that Bolsheviki organiz- CTS would come to America before long to spread their doctrine of the direct action for communal organization. No objection will be raised by the government. to any agitation which does not interfere with the progress of the war officials declare. Officials do not intend to use the war eXigencies as an excuse for expressing free speech except insofar as it leads to hamper irS the government in the fight against the central powers. This basis of judg- Inent, however, is recognized as broad 1 and will permit drastic action against | foreign agents whose conduct directly or indirectly fosters Germany's wal | aims.
 | Action will be particularly swift, of 1 ficials say, when armed resistance tC ] the law is threatened and when othel material forces are employed by tn, agitators. Customs inspection vii serve to prevent importation of arm! and the close supervision of crews O incoming and outgoing vessels is ex
 pected to make impossible the traffi, of communications on a large seal
 intended to foster revolutionary act
 ivity. There are still means of import ing money into the United States, bu the government agents can trace re
 mittances and keep a watchful eye ol suspicious expenditures.
 Although prosecution of l. w. W leaders recently has been vigorous, of
 ficials have evidence which they sa. shows that the menace of this organiz
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Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
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PITTSBURG, Dec. 25-Joseph R. Paul. broker of this city, was officially notified tonight by the war department of the death of his son, First Lieuten- ant James D. Paul., who was killed in France. Lieutenant Paul.. aged 21 years, comes from a family of famed fighters. His grandfather. General Robert Galloway was noted in civil war strife, while his great grandfather, Colonel James Paul, served with the American forces during the revolution ary war. An uncle, David Cummins, was killed serving under the American flag in the Mexican war.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
With Italians

ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN NORTHERN ITALY, Dec. 25.-(By the Associated Press)-The entire mountain region. where heavy fighting has been going on ip recent days, is having the unusual experience of holiday season with green slopes and summits and little or no snow. One of the generals on the front said that every foot of snow was worth divisions in obstructing the enemy
 This is one of the mildest winters We have ever had" said the major in charge of the weather branch of the high command, and from a military standpoint the weather conditions are of the highest importance both for our troops and particularly in their effect on the enemy's transportation of sup plies and troops
 Taking the report furnished by the high command today on the weather at all vital points, the major pointed out the extreme variations in the moun- tains, plains and valleys. Here at headquarters the report showed 35.6 above zero, and no snow, while the same report showed five degrees and seven feet of snow in the Ortler Alps.
 Further east, in the Adamello Alps. which are the next highest to the Ort- Fer, there is about three feet of snow as compared with nine feet last year.
 Around Lake Garda the condition is much milder. Monte Pasubio. where the Austrians made their big drive last year, now has four feet of snow
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Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Renewed pledges of devotion to the cause of democracy from all ranks of the Amer ican eXpeditionary forces in France were given in a Christmas message from General Pershing to the chief of staff of the army. The cablegram. made public tonight by the war depart ment said:
 Please extend to the president and the secretary of war holiday greetings and best wishes for success of our arms during the coming year, and con- vey to them. from all ranks of the American expeditionary forces in France renewed pledges of devotion to our sacred cause.
 Likewise express our greetings to our comrades at home, coupled with
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
Western Hemisphere Soon
 Connected by Wireless

ents and concessions of the American and English Marconi companies as well as the Poulsen- -Pedersen system. The Marconi company owns majority of the stock of the Pan-American con cern.
 The United States government has set its seal of approval on the new enterprise the eompany's statement reads, recognizing that the establish ment of closer trade relations has suf- fsred through the lack of cheaper. more direct and extensive communica- ton. Tie Marconi company has ex- terded It's zone of activities so that it now will be able to cover all America. whereas it has heretofore confined to the United States and dependencies, all foreign stations having been under the control Of foreign corporations"
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
CHRISTMAS TRAGEDY LEAVES DESMOTHER[ESS;
 FATHERAT DEATHS DOOR; |NVEST|GAT|ONPRON|SED

thing was wrong at their home on Christmas morning. The little folks crept stealthily up to the bed occupied by their parents and feeling that their mother was cold sought to draw the covers more closely about her. Too young to comprehend the nature of the tragedy. the boy and girl stood silently by waiting developments. Their counsin, Robert Nickels, boy of II years who occupied the back sleeping porch with the youngsters. offered no assistance and had Mir. and Mrs Selim
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Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
VERDUN
 ARMIES
 ACTIVE
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Increased cannonading in the region of Nerdun especially around Douau- mont, the Chaume wood and the Caur- ieres wood which a year ago were the theaters of some Of the fiercest en- counters in the war indicates apparent lv the intention of the Germans to keep the French forces in this sector well occupied or might even mean re- neWed effort to break through at this vital point
 The allies, however, are evidently making ready for any untoward event and have taken the initiative in other directions. A British air squadron has successfully bombed the city of Mannheim, the great Rhine commer- cial center and one of the most import ant bases for the revictualling of the Germans on the western front Num- hers of fires were started in this city, a ton of bombs being dropped. The Brit ish squadron had numerous combats with German airplanes in this expedi- ton and one of the British machines was forced to make a landing
 In Italy the battle is still raging on the Piave front. The Italians announce that they have recaptured. despite stubborn resistance, the positions they had lost the previous day on the As iago plateau. Berlin reports, however, tend to minimize the setback and lay stress on the repulse of Italian counter attacks against the positions newly won by the Germans and a thrust at Monte Pertica. The Germans report the capture of 5000 Italians in engage pents around Col Del Rosso.
 True to their tactics, the Austro- Germans probably will direct another and greater thrust at a different point, as would appear from the shifting of large forces to the FTanzela valley and the mountainous regions to the north. The menace to Venice seems. however, 10 have been removed for the time being
 Civil war in Russia seems to be -preading. The negotiations between the Bolsheviki and the central powers apparently are not proceeding smooth ly. Time gained by the Germans in the negotiations would mean so much more time for the shifting of troops. now being carried out with the greatest speed possible.
 The Germans have refused to some of their socialist leaders permission 10 go to Stockholm on another inter- socialistic discussion The Bolshevilli are reported to be incensed over this decision and, in the opinion of the Bolshevik leaders. the German offi- cial delegation should go to Stock holm instead
 A Bolshevih manifesto to the Rus sian workmen declares that the prep aIaton of military equipment must be stopped and that their energies must he devoted to the production of peace supplies.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
GERMAN AZ, AZ, 1aa.G2ITIES
 AGAINST AMERICANS
 OFFICIALLY REPORTED
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N,FRANcE, Dec 25-(By the Asso. PGman ported An American officially declared, killed after
  of bulletins boa Here wha yheard
  infantry with He have beer
  the Philippine bulletin the uoft the buildings
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
NO EVIDENCE OF STRUGGLE

PEORIA, H., Dec. 25.-Coroner w. B. Elliott in a statement tonight said that his investigation had convinced him that there had been no physical struggle between Berne Mead, cashier of the State Trust and Savings Bank here, and Edgar A. Strause, president of the institution, prior to the firing of the shot that killed Mead in the bank offices last Sunday. Strause, through attorneys, has claimed self defense as a reason for the shooting.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
KNEW ABOUT SAlLINGS
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AN ATLANTIC PORT, Dec. 25- That the crew of a German submarine made prisoner after their vessel had been destroyed knew when a large steamship carrying army officers had left the United States and that the submarine lay in wait to sink her, was the statement of several enlisted men of the American navy who were pas sengers on the steamship. According to the German prisoners who were talk en to England, they knew all about the departure of the steamship, but the submarine had failed to sink her because of the vigilance of the con- VCE
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26

since being called in on the case. They are making tests to ascertain exactly from what MT. Nickels is suffering and they regard his chances of recovery as slight.
 There is every indication that odorless gas caused the tragedy, but exactly how this was brought about it will take a complete investiga- ton to disclose, states CoroIer Coroner Wheeler.
 The two small children of MT. and Mrs. Nickels, Mildred Margaret aged 3 and Thomas Tanton years of age were the first to discover that some
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
n PRESUME |NvES T|CAT|ONS
 IF WAR OPERATIONS TODAY

tee, which hopes to complete it's work before congress re-assembles.
 Plans for the railroad inquiry of the senate interstate commerce commit tee are unsettled, owing to the sudden death of Chairman Newlands and President Wilson's new conference Thursday with railroad managers and brotherhood chiefs. The committees meeting planned for tomorrow is to be postponed out of respect to Senator Newlands and hearings probably will not be held until after the president delivers an address on railroad prob lens after the return of congress.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26

If one had stood, watch in hand, yesterday, he could not have known at just what instant the transfer of the office of governor was made, or by what act or incident it was made. It could only be known that shortly before ten o'clock, Thomas E. Campbell was governor and that shortly after that hour George w ?. Hunt was governor There was no ceremony;
 throughout no one was seated; the few who had gathered in the executive chambers were moving about talking with one another when Governor Hunt
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
Indu StYiQl Workers M World Wide Plan to
 DO1pf1 Social Orders
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Evidence has been un- covered by government agents indicating that American Industrial Workers of the World, Russian Bosheviki
 Irish agitatos and revoutionsts ill various countries at with Germany may be seeking to lay the foundation of elaborate world wide plan to overthrow existing social orders.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26

Welch was taken from his mail stage and hanged in the doorway of the Brite store at Candelaria and his throat cut from ear to ear by one of the Mex. jeans. The Brite store was then stripped of everything the bandits could carry away. The Mexican em- ployes of the store were forced to sad dle all of the available horses and the loot from the store was loaded onto these horses and taken away by the bandts. Everything that could be car ried was taken from the store and hauled away.
 Less than thirty minutes after the raid the alarm had been given and the soldiers were in pursuit of the bandits. Achievements also arrived at Cand- elaria from Maria and the two detach- ments formed junction there and started after the bandits. They are expected to cross the line into Mexico tonight.