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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-14
HOILlCeg Out; RLLnOr
Kaiser Abdicdtes
CREDITS HELD UP

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,Sa earnestness with which the Crown
SouncIl is considering the situation.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
Seizure of Russian Capital
 Contemplated by Maximallsts
 Petyogyud Placed Under Guard

the guarding of the capital, but they insisted that if hostilities commenced, it would be necessary for their forces to be supplemented by infantry units. They further demanded that the pre- mier define the governments -ttitude toward the Bolshevikis, citing the re- lease from custody of some of those who had been arrested for particlpa- tion in the July disturbances The Cos sacks virtually made a demand that the government proclaim the Bolshe- vikis outlaws.
 The premier replied: T find it diff ficult to declare the Bolshevillis out laws the attitude of the government toward the present Bolshev1Ki activi- ties is known"
 The premier explained that those who had been released were on bail and that any of them found participat- ing in new offenses against peace would be severely dealt with.
 Numerous precautions have been taken by Premier Kerensky to thwart the threatened outbreak of the Bolshe- wiki. The soldiers guarding theg overn- ment buildings have been replaced by men from the officers training schools Small guards have been placed at the embassies. The women's battalion is drawn up in the square in front of the winter palace. The commander on the northern front has informed the pre- mier that his troops are ready to come to Petrograd to quell a rebellion if nee eSSarV.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
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 WASHINGTON. Nov. 7.-An imme uiSte investigation of charges that coal operators and dealers are not car rying out the orders of the fuel ad- ministration fixing prices and govern ing distribution will Oe begun by the department of justice.
 Orders have been prepared directing all federal district attorneys to study the fuel administration regulations and to see that they are enforced. The directions will call for a careful sitting of charges and prosecutions wherever it appears that the law has been viol- ated. Seizure of coal from trains by Ohio mayors and city officials will be left. the fuel administration announced tonight, to the Ohio state fuel admin istration for action. ii a statement issued earlier in the day, Fuel Admin istrator Garfield characterized this sort of confiscation as wholesale robbery" Directors of the National Coal as- sociation conferred with Dr. Garfield in an effort to find a solution for the shortage of cars and other transporta- tiOn problems. Car shortage. Dr. Gar field was told. has cut production dur ing the last ten days by 100000 tons. The advisability Of giving coal ship ments priority in certain districts and the necessity for more efficient cooper stion between the railroads in handling coal shipments and empty cars was discussed. The National Coal asso- ciation is organizing transportation department to assist the government and the railroads in relieving the situ- alton.
 Cotton Growers For Higher Rates
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.-The Ma tional Council of American Cotton Manufacturers in session here tonight. went on record as favoring an increase in railroad freight rates.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
Bread Industry In Whole leCountry
 ToBe Controlled
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WASHINGTON, Nov. An attempt to reduce bread prices will be the next move of the food administration in as suming control of the principal food commodities. At the request of Ad- ministrator Hoover. President Wilson will issue within a few days an order directing that every baker in the coun- try be required to do business under federal license. Regulations governing the baking industry have been drawn up and will be put into operation as soon as the executive order is issued. They will provide a standard sized loaf of probably two sizes and standardiZa- ton of the bread content. A bread formula has been selected ana bakers will he permitted to use no ether.
 The new war bread will contain q reduced amount of fats. as both the lard and milk content will be cut down considerably. It probably will be pro- duced in twenty ounce and ten ounce loaves No price will he fixed out right. but the regulations will pre- scribe that only reasonable prIces may be charged Consumers committees have reported to the administration that in most places loaves of this size can be sold at ten and five cents re- spectively.
 It is believed likely that before many months. bakers may be required to add a certain amount of corn flour in bak- ing bread Dietetic experts now are working out formulasf containing wheat flour substitutes.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
Compilation Of Figures
 or Second Liberty Loan

"The success of the second Liberty loan, like that of the first is a distincr triumph for the people of the United States" said Secretary McAdoo, an nouncing the loan results tonight. Tt not only demonstrated their ability, patriotism and resources, but augurs the certain success of any future loans that may be offered by the govern ment."
 The secretary added denial of re- ports that the third loan would be s0 licited in January, 1918.
 "In view of the large over -subscrip- tion to the second Liberty loan.'' he said. "I am glad to state that this will not be necessary
 It has been generally understood that the third loan would be sought prob ably in late February or early March next year.
 The New York federal reserve dis trict subscribed nearly three times as much as the second district in the list, Chicago. The results follow:
 DprcpOt of
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
Amt0mobile Industry Is
 Levied Upon By G0vernnzent

ways were placed several weeks ago. So long as war demands do not find hindrance in the manufacture of luxu ries there will be no disturbance of any industry, but the war industries board has made it clear that it will not hesi tate to call on any manufacturer to turn his plant to making war supplies if the shortage of raw materials, the problem of transportation or the need for more munitions renders such a step imperative.
 Curtailment of the manufacture of pleasure cars, involving as it does the expense of sales agencies with an esti- mated investment of S600,000,000 scat tered through every town and city in the United States, is expected to be one Of the hardest problems which the committee and war industries board will have to solve.
 Assurances have been given that nothing will be dcne to cripple an in dustry, which is estimated to support five per cent of the country's popu- latiOn
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
AMERICAN CITIZEN
 AMONG VICTIMS
 IF VILLA MASSACRE
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JUAREZ, Nov. 7.-An American passenger on the train which was at tackled by Villa followers and dyna- mted Sunday was made prisoner and taken to the mountains according to q report received here late today An effort is being made tonight to verify the report. It was first reported by passengers arriving on the train last night that there were no Americans on the train, the only foreigner being a German boy who was robbed but not harmed.
 It became known tonight that a number of government officials from Torreon were on the train when it was attacked and all were identified and shot by the Villa men. One customs house official was bringing a quantity of silver coin to Juarez to pay the customs officials. He was killed and his money seized. This led to the re- port a large quantity of silver belong ing to an American mining company had been taken from the train. This silver was brought here last night hid- den under jute sacks and was crossed
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08

 THANKSGIVING
 PROCLAMATION
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WASHINGTON, Nov. T.-President Wilson issued tonight his 1917 Thanks giving proclamation, calling upon the nation. even in the midst of the sorrow and great peril Of a world shaken by war. to thank God for blessings that are better than were peace of mind and prosperity of enterprise.
 The proclamation, fixing Thursday 29. as Thanksgiving day fol- lows:
 Thanksgiving, 1917.
 '.Bv the president of the United States of America: A proclamation:
 It has long been the honored custom of our people to turn in the fruitful autumn of the year in praise and thanksgiving to AL mighty God for His many bless ings and mercies to us as a ma tion. That custom we can follow now even in the midst of the trag- edy of world shaken by war and immeasureable disaster in the midst of sorrow and great peril, because even amidst the darkness that has gathered about us. We can see the great blessings God has bestowed upon us, blessings that are better than mere peace of mind and prosperity of enterprise.
 We have been given the oppor- tunity to serve mankind as we once served ourselves in the great day of our Declaration of lndepen- dence by taking up arms against a tyranny that threatens to master and debase men everywhere and joining with other free peoples in demanding for all the nations of the world what we then de- manded and obtained for our selves In this day of the revela- ton of our duty not only to de- ferd our own rights as nation, but to defend also the nehts ot free men throughout the world, there has been ouchsafed us in full and inspiring measure the res olution and spirit of united action. We have been brought to one mind and purpose A new vigor of com mon counsel and common action has been revealed in us We should especially thank God that Tn such circumstances, in the midst of the greatest enterprise, the spirits of men have ever entered upon, we have. if We but observe a reason able and practicable economy. abundance with which to supply the needs of those associated with us as well as our own. A new light shines about us. The great duties of day awaken a new and greater national spirit in Us. We
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Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
WEEKS LOSSES
 BY SUBMARINES

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 LONDON, Nov. "A marked decrease in the British merchant ships sunk during the last week is noted in the admiralty report tonight. Only eight vessels over submarine and four vessels under that tonnage. No fishing vessels were sunk.
 The summary:
 Arrivals, 2,384; saiIings. 2.379.
 British merchant vessels over 1900 tons sunk by mine or subma- rine including t,-c previously, eight: under 16o0 tons, including one previously, four.
 Fishing vessels sunk, none.
 British merchant vessels unsuc- cessfulIy attacked including five previously, six.
 The sinkings of British merchant ships recorded in the latest ad- nniraIty report are the smallest ia point of numbers since the unre stricted submarine warfare began. They probably are smallest in ton mage also, for, while in the week ending September 16, only eight vessels of 1600 tons or over were sunk, twenty vessels under that tonnage were destroyed. The next best record in point Of number was in the week ending September 90, when thirteen vessels were sunk, eleven large and two small.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
Socialist Gains
 One Of Surprises
 In N. Y. Election
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NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-CompIete re turns compiled today showed that the socialists of Greater New York elected yesterday seven members of the board of aldermen, a municipal court judge, ten members of the assembly and had given Morris Hillquit. their candidate for mayor, a total vote of 142, IFS, or four and one half times the socialist vote for Charles Edward Russell four year ago. 1t is. the first time in his tory that the socialists have been rep resented in the board of aldermen, and the election of a municipal court judge also sets a precedent. The cleo tion of ten assemblymen is gain of eight.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
WITH 29 PRECINCTS OUT OHIO IS DRY BY l6OO

vets were ten thousand votes better off than was thought on election night.
 With every county in the state with two exceptions complete and with a majority of the precincts in these two counted a lead of 1661 for prohibition was recorded. The vote with 5727 pre- cincts out of 5.756 showed 515,972 for prohibition and 514.371 against it.
 The presidential Women's suffrage election which was decided overwhelm- ingly against suffrage was completely lost sight of today on account of the interest shown in the prohibition contest.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
FUEL ADMINISTRATION / D|SRECARDED BY C0AL MEN

A resolution adopted says the asso- citation "favors in principle an increase in railway rates and pledges before the interstate commerce commission and elsewhere it's hearty support of fair ad- vances for the reason that increased expense of operation-an inevitable accompaniment of war conditions un- less attended by an equitable increase in income. can lead to but one result the financial and physical wreck of the various units of our railway sys- tenn
 Another resolution adopted tonight urged congress to grant liberal appro- priations for the support and develop ment of the bureau of foreign and do- mestic commerce and the creation of a bureau for the extension of American foreign trade.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.-Tabula- tions completed tonight. eleven days after the close of the nationwide bond selling campaign showed that every federal reserve district exceeded the quota and 9,400,O00 persons sub scribed in the big war financing oper- ation. which Secretary McAdoo de. scribed as the greatest ever attempted by any government.
 Half of the over subscribed sum will be accepted, making the actual total of bonds to be issued S3,S0S, ,766, 150. Ninety nine per cent of the subscrlb- CTS will receive the amount for which they bargained, all subscriptions for $50, 900 or less being allotted in full and those above that amount being pared down in varying proportion ranging from a 90 per cent allowance on subscriptions between S50,O0O ana s1GO.00o to 40 per cent for the largest single subscription of S5O,OO0,00o.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
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WASHINGTON, Nov. l7.-John R. Lee and A. ". Copeland of Detroit, Mich, today were named members of 1he officiBl committee Of three of the automobile industry to aid the govern ment in applying the energies of the industry to the prosecution of the war
 Mir. Lee was named by Henry Ford and Mir. Copeland by the motor access ~ories manufacturers. The third mem her of the committee will be appointed by the National Automobile chamber of commerce. Gradual conscription of s considerable part of the nations motor manufacturing facilities for war purposes is expected to begin as socn as details can be worked out. Priority shipment orders already have indicate.; what industries might be called or next
 Restrictions on the shipments of ma terials for the manufacture of furni- ture. pianos and pleasure vehicles and
 the construction of theaters and high.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
GLOBE DYNAMITERS
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GLOBE, Nov. 7.-Dynamiters. fol- lowing a threat made some time ago by mail, tonight dynamited the bake shop owned by J. D. Pletikosa. for t''""telv murine no one seriously and causing only minor injuries to girl clerk. The men threw five sticks at ioot or the building from a nearby hill, but three of the sticks exploded in the structure and dug an eight foot hole in the basement. The two sticks that took effect injured a small stor- age building more than the main structure. The police have clue to the dynamters
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
THE AXE MURDER TRIAL
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LOGAN, Iowa, Nov. That At torney General H. M Havner threat ened Mrs. Alice Willard with prosecu- tion for perjury unless she retracted testimony she had given six times before the grand jury Investigating the Nillisca axe murders, would h. shown by the state in it's case against the attorney general in dis trict court here was the statement of Attorney Clyde Genung in his open ing talk before the jury today.
 MT. Havner is charged with op- pressing Mrs. Willard under the color of office" Robert Healy of Fort Dodge, opening for the defense. denied the oppression. Taking or evidence will begin tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
WANT COTTON SEED FOR FEED
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FL PASO, Nov 7.-An appeal has been made to the department of ag- riculture to permit Mexican cotton seed to be imported here Because of the pink bollweevil, cotton and cotton seed have been barred. Cat tlemen are now urging that the ban be lifted in order to get feed for their starving herds in the southwest. Permission has been given by the treasury department to cross Ameri can cattle to Mexico for grazing upon the filing of bond.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08

and $l00,O00 inclusive, 90. per cent. but not less than $50,O00 will be al lowed, reducing s360,00O, 900 subscI ib- ed to $323, 3,000, 900 issued.
 Between $100.000 and S200.ooO in- elusive. 60 per cent but not less than S150,00O will be allowed. reducing s156,oo0,0o0 subscribed to si55 ,000, ,000
 Between sl,000.000 and sS,000 eco inclusive, 50 per cent but Tot less than $6O0,0o0 allowed, reducing s4f0.- 100000 subscribed to s2S5, 5,OOo.QGo.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
VISITING AMBASSADOR
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WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN TRANCE, Nov. r. (By the Associated J'ress).-Joseph E. Willard the Amer ican ambassador to Spain, visited the hillets of the American troops and the instruction grounds today and watched the men go over the top. He also vis- tied the school in which numbers Of new reserve officer. are learning methods of warfare. Later he called on General Pershins at headuuarters
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
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CINCINNATI. Nov. 7.-Unless there are discrepancies that are not known at this time or unless the official vote varies to an extreme extent from the unofficial, state wide prohibition in Ohio has carried by majority of ap- proximately 1900.
 Late returns tonight from isolated districts cut down the early lead es- abolished by the vets and by midnight had wiped out the majority given the vets when an error in the Hamilton county vote revealed the fact that the
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08

Sheriff Wheeler's attention is di- rected to practices which are sub versive of industrial peace and denials of lawful rights"
 lie is asked to give his assurance that the following requirements of law be respected:
 l-The right to Unimpeded admit tance into the Warren district of all who seek entrance into it in a lawful and peaceable manner should be re- spected. Therefore, all deputy sheriffs now serving as patrol or pickets on the outskirts of the district for the pur- pose of passing judgment on the right or any one to enter the district should be at once withdrawn from such serv- ice. nor should deputies hereafter be stationed for such purpose This. Of courseA is in nowise intended to limit the authority of the sheriff. under the usual restrictions of the law, to utilize deputies for the detection and preven- ton of acts declared crimes by the statues of the state of Arizona or of the United States It is clearly to be understood, however, eilat this author ity of the sheriff, as the law officer of the county, is not to be used by any If Els deputies as a means of interfer-
 
 because he was among those deported on July F, or because he is deemed to be d sympathizer with those deported. or simply because his presence is deemed to be undesirable.
 2-The right of all persons freelg to move about in the Warren distii. t or to continue to reside within it must be scrupulously respected, except in solar as such right is restricted by the orderly process of law"
 In reply Sheriff Wheeler, after as- sumlng full responsibility for any criticism on past actions, concludes: With due regard to the necessity of experiencing the many slackers. or experimenting those guilty of violations of the state and government prohibi- tion laws, l shall endeavor to fulfil : my obligations in manner bes, calculated to further the best interests of our country, our community ana lastly ourselves"
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08

Although one per cent of subscrip- tions were for sums above So0,Oou for which only partial aliotments will be made, SIPS, 100000 or nearly one-half of the big aggregate, was made up by the larger sums. More than three quarters of s1,o0O,000,00o was subscribed in individual amounts of more than s1,000,000.
 The allotment of subscriptions over S50,000 was authorized by Secretary McAdoo as follows: Between $5e,0VV
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
New Works suffraue Vote

NEW YORK, Nov With only 3s5 election districts mis sing late tonight out or a total of 5,I12 in the state, the ma aiority for woman suffrage in the election yesterday stood at 94,292. The remaining Gestricts which are mostly in rural sections upstate are not ex- peated to change the result materially
 The vote was: Yes 541, 4S1: Ne 5fL1S9
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
SCHMlTZ ALIVE AGAIN
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 7.-Eugene E. Schmitz. indicted n municipal gov erment graft prosecution cases ten years ago at the time he was mayor of San Francisco, announced today he would be a candidate for mayor in 1919. Sch1nitz wen his case on appeal. Yesterday the former mayor was elect cd member of the supervisors boarc of San FranpiSco
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
British Expert Comment

LONDON, Nov. 7.-Major General Frederick B. Maurice, chief director of military operations at the war of flee in his weekly talk with the As sociated Press today said:
 The Italian situation is serious but a considerable part of the alarm . ist talk. which has been circulating is untrue. The report that Von Mackensen made the attack with an overwhelming force of three hundred thousand men ss a fabrication. The enemy forces were commanded by Non Buelow.
 Moreover the attack was no sur prise to General Cadorna, who knew it was coming so far in advance that he issued communique warning the troops about it.
 Tt is not necessary to say much here as to the cause of the Italian failure except to note that the Ger mans accomplished at least some thing through insidious propaganda among the Italian troops.
 The withdrawal of the Italians from the Tagliamento line need cause no Encouragement because it was part of Cadornas scheme from the mo ment of the first falling back. De velopments now depend largely or the time in which allied reinforce ments reach the line in adequate numbers
 Referring to the German claim: of an enormous bag of prisoners General Maurice expressed the opin-
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
 SWIM GOLDEN GATE TWICE
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov For the first time in ths swimming history of the Pacific coast a woman swan a round trip course across the Golden Gate today. She was Miss Haxel Gun ningham, an eighteen year old nurse. Her time was one hour, 35 minutes and 25 seconds. The course each way was -eighths of a mile.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08

ion that these were largely over drawn, saying:
 The Germans naturally make the best possible story and it is likely that they have counted all the civil ians in the total of prisoners they announced"
Arizona republican., 1917-11-08
Americans in Mud

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Nov. 7.-(By the As sociated Press) German artil- lery was very active all last night and today shells of various caliber rained around the American posi- tions So thclly did they come at one time during the early hours this morning it was thought another bar rage was about to be placed for a second raid on the American trenches. The Americans were ready for the Boche and hoping he would try another raid, but none developed
 The American artillery gave the Germans back shell for shell, and ad- ded a few for good measure, pounding the enemy battery positions and break ing shrapnel over their trenches. Rain has continued for days and vast seas of mud now extend in every direction. At some points the water running down the mountainous hills has flowed into the dugouts, the occupants being
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