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Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
JAP MINISTER
 GIVES REASON
 FUR INVASION
Although Japanese Govern ment Sympathizes With Russia, No Chances Can
 Be Taken Says Minister
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MOSCOW. Saturday. April 6.-Ad- mlral katO (Japanese minister of ma rine), has issued d proclamation at NladVostok dealing with the landing there Friday of entente allied forces. The Japanese minister says he feels great sympathy with Russia in the present situation wishes a cessation of fratricide and the fullest realization Of the revolution, but was compelled 10 take steps 10 protect life and prop erty Of Japanese and allied subjects in view of the murder of a Japanese sol dier and because there were no local organizations at the Siberian port able 10 maintain law and order The ad- mlral adds that he has asked his gov ernment for further instructions.
 President Soukhanoff, of the Eladi- Fostok council of soldiers and work mems deputies, reporting to the council Of national commisaries. states that in his opinion the killing of the Japanese was political murder.
 M. Soukhanoff says the landing of Japanese troops was effected without the consent of the American, British and other consuls and no warning was gwen to the local authorities. Later British forces also were landed.
 President Soukhanoff reports that the Japanese section of the city is be- ing patrolled by Japanese attachments.
 The council of national commissaries today issued a statement saying:
 Japan has started a campaign against the soviet republic" It then points out that the landing of troops at Vladivostok was effected immedi- ately after the murder of the Japanese without waiting for an investigation to be made, and says the crime was part of pre-arranged plan.
 Continuing the statement says:
 What is the program of action of Inc other governments of the entente America, England, France and Italy? Up to the present moment their policy regarding the rapacious scheme of Japan evidently has been one of hesi- tation.
 The American government appar- cutly was against the Japanese inva- sion, but now the situation cannot re- main indefinite any longer England has followed Japans example. This must be put to the British government with all emphasis. A similar course must be pursued toward the diplomatic representatives of the United States and other entente powers"
 Orders have been given to all Si- Oerian councils of soldiers and work mems delegates to resist an armed in vasion of Russia.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
TWO Raids On
 American Line Are RepuISed
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WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, April z. Two German raids on different sectors of the American position northwest of Foul, were repulsed this morning with casualties. The Germans were driven off before reaching the American trenches by accurate machine gun and automatic rifle fire.
 At one point the Germans laid down box barrage. As soon as this lifted, the Americans came up from their shelters and poured q heavy fire into the advancing raid CTS, who retired after a short period of close fighting with the American outposts.
 At another point the Germans threw hundreds of gas shells before advancing but the Americans quickly donned their masks and waited for the raiders. These they quickly dis persed by their fire.
 The Germans kept up a lombard. :. ment of the American positions all afternoon
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
GERMAN
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BERLIN, (via London). April 7.- The official communication from gen. eral headquarters reads:
 Western theater: On. the battle front violent artillery duels developed in the afternoon, followed by strong British and French attacks on the Ancre and the Avre. The British fore es, storming in thick masses, collapsed north of beaumont -Hamel and before our bridgehead positions on Albert.
 South of Viller- -Bretonneux an ac- tion by enemy storming troops which had assembled, did not develop on ac- count of our fire.
 French divisions which had been brought up from other fronts stormed in vain on the western bank of the Avre between Castel and Mailly, east of Thory, near Cantigny, and five times near Mesnil."
 l, "On the southern bank of the Disc the continuation of our attack brought fresh successes" says the official com munication from headquarters this evening. Pierremande and Folembray have been taken
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
MAY INVESTIGATE
 PRACER LYNCH|NC

COLLINSVILLE, H., April [. - State officials, acting under instruc- tions of the attorney general, prob ably will take over investigation of the lynching of Robert P. Prager, an alleged disloyalist hanged here Fri day after he had been accused of making disloyal remarks.
 Formal investigation will be started by the coroner tomorrow, but tonight a representative of the attorney gen. erals office was credited with a statement that the state would as- sume charge of the case and that information obtained at the inquest might be turned over to a special session of the grand jury which opens next week.
 There were no disorders reported here today, and so far as could be learned no further information was obtained which would tend to prove Prager's loyalty or disloyalty to the United States.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
Reply Made To
 Greetings Sent By King George
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LONDON, April 7.-Replying to greetings on the occasion of the an- niversary of the entry of the United States into the war, President Wilson has telegraphed the following mes sage to King George:
 Permit me to express my warm qualification. Your generous message has been received and I assure you it is with the greatest satisfaction that the people of the United States find themselves side by side in this final war for free self government with such steadfast and indomitable associates.
 Permit me also to assure your majesty that we shall continue to do everything possible to put the whole force of the United States into this great struggle"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
Governor Gardner
 States Intentions
 AgainSt Espionage
Extreme Penalty for Spies Is Cardinal Point In Gov ernor's Patriotic Speech; Martial Law If Necessary
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ST. LOUIS, April 7.-Declaring that any person in the United States who has enjoyed the privileges of our gov ernment and still has the slightest pro- German feeling, should be stood up against a stone wall and shot at sun- rise" Governor Gardner of Missouri opened the Liberty loan campaign in this state this afternoon with an ad- dress at a celebration here.
 The ceremonies, which were post poned yesterday on account of rain, were witnessed by what is believed to have been the largest crowd ever as- Sembled in St. Louis.
 In his address the governor said:
 There can be no half hearted alleg lance at a time like this. A proc man is a German spy and should re- ceive the same treatment at our hands If at any time l become convinced that there is in any community in this state an organized movement of these trait orouS WretcheS, havino for it's object the embarrassment of the government in the prosecution of the war. I shall declare martial law in that commun- ity, suspend the constitutional priyi leges and order all spies, pro German and other enemies of the republic trieC by court martial. If they be found guilty then it would mean that the1 face a firing squad.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
FORMALLY ANNOUNCE FUNCTIONS OF WAR
 INDUSTRIES BOARD
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WASHINGTON. April 7.-Formai announcement was made today by the war industries board of it's functions and policy under the broad powers del cgated bv President Wilson under which the board and its chairman, Der nard Nj. Baruch, virtually will control the production and distribution of ev cry commodity essential to the prose- cution of the war
 The recently appointed requirements division will be the central directing kageney through which the policies of the chairman are to be carried out. l Through this division the purchasing agencies of the government and the allied purchasing commission will ob- tain their needs of materials.
 Through information gathered by the requirements division, Chairman Ba- ruch will determine a general indus trial policy According to today's an nouncement, the requirements of the American government and the allies can be met if orders and deliveries are systematically allotted according to the relative urgency of the needs of the various war activities. Shortage of materials is declared to be frequently not actual but a result of poorly planned distribution. The purpose of ! the board will be to guide and assist the departments through proper allo- cation of materials.
 | Anticipation of the prospective needs of the supply departments of the gov- ernment and the allies as far in ad- vance as possible will be an important function of the requirements division Specific requirements will be referred to the proper commodity section. on which there will be representatives oi each of the supply departments of the government and the allied purchasing commission.
 Any appeal from decisions affecting distribution will be made to Chairman Baruch, whose decision will be final.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
SOCIALIST MEETING
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CHICAGO, April 7.-Under the folds of. an American flag, a socialist meet ing in Chicago today opened with the singing of the "Marseillaise." Scores of secret service men were present but did not interfere with the speakers, who confined their remarks to denun- citation of the kaiser. condemnation of recently lynchings Of disloyaiists and opposition to alleged government cen sorshlp.
 More than 200 socialists attended, but none of the I. W. W.'s now on trial before Judge Landis. who stated Sat urday they would attend, appeared.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
STORIES IF GROUND
 GLASS PROVE FALSE

WASHINGTON, April 7.-Investi- gation by the government of thou sands of stories of ground glass in food has disclosed but one case in which glass actually was found by inspectors.
 That one instance, the committee on public information announced to- night, was the work of a disgruntled employe of Fort Smith, Ark, bakery who drove his employer out of business by putting glass in a loaf of bread sent to an orphanage. Some of the orphans had their lips cut, but no more serious injuries resulted. The baker. accused of being a Ger man agent, had to close bis shop.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
FRENCH
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PARIS, April 1.-The Germans last night renewed their attacks on the French positions in the region of Chauny and Barisis, on the Disc front, in which sector the French. earlier in the day had withdrawn to prepared po- sitions, the war office announced this afternoon.
 West of Noyon, a German detach- ment which had gained a foothold in the advanced French line was elected by counter attack.
 A German attack on the French lines in the region of Grivesnes, northwest of Montdidier was repulsed. Rheims was violently bonlbarded by the Ger mans last night. The text of the state ment reads;
 Last night the French repulsed a German attack in the region of Grives- ness.
 Tn the course of the night the artil- lery on both sides displayed great ac- tivity between Montdidier and Noyon,
 West of Noyon a German detach- ment which has succeeded in gaining q foothold in the advanced French trenches was immediately elected by a counter attack.
 "On the Disc front the Germans re- neWed their assaults in the region of Chauny and Barisis.
 "A German attempt to raid the French lines north of the Chemin des Danes was unsuccessful.
 Rheims was violently bombarded ir the course of the night"
 PARIS. April 7.-Thes German attack yesterday on the left bank of the Rive, Disc between Chauny and Barisis is taken by some military critics as indi. eating that the enemy. finding himselt cramped in the salient his offensive has created toward Montdidier ane Amlens, is seeking more elbow room as without it he will be unable to de. ploy his masses in Hindenburg style.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
M 'ADOO TRAVELS IN
 INTEREST UT JOAN
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WASHINGTON, April 7.-The main headquarters of the government rail- road administration for the next few weeks will be lear 302," travelling over thousands of miles of main tracks and shunting from siding to siding. It is the office car of Director General Me- Adoo, who while touring the country as secretary of the treasury, speaking on behalf of the third Liberty loan, will continue active supervision over rail- way operation.
 Car 302" is fitted up as an office, with desks, typewriters and other of flee equipment. Inside Mir. McAdoo will be railway manager; on the plat form outside. speaking for the loan- he will be secretary of the treasury.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
SOCIETY BELLE IS
 WON BY LOCAL MAN
Special to The Republican,

LOS ANGELES. April Miss Mar jorie Dryenforth, wealthy and popu- lar society girl of Pasadena, who has been spending the season at the Hotel Maryland there, today became the bride of Vincent Fortune, rich min ing man with large interests in Helena. Montana, and Phoenix, Arizona. Ow ing to the serious illness of the brides mother, Mrs. P. C. Dryenforth, the wedding was attended only by mem bers of the family. The ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. John G. Blue, assistant pastor of the Pasadena Presbyterian church, took place at the beside of Mrs Dryenforth, Eastern relatives of the bride were in Pasadena for the wedding.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
SECOND GREAT DRIVE ON S0MME ENDED
Allied Airmen Bring DOun 13
 TeutOn Planes
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LONDON, April 7.-Thirteen German airplanes were brought down in fight ing with British airmen Saturday, eleven others were disabled and two were shot down by anti-aircraft guns, according to the British aviation com munication issued this evening.
 Sixteen British machines which were sent out have not yet been accounted for, but many of them are thought pos sibly to have been forced to make land ings inside their own lines, in the pre- vailing bad weather.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
Armenia Is We'll Cleared OfRuSS Official R Report
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CONSTANTINOPLE, Saturday, April 6, (via London), April 7.-Tur- kish troops are advancing over wide front in the Caucasus, says an official statement issued today by the Turkish war office, virtually all of Turkish Ar menia having been cleared of the Rus sians. After violent fighting, the an- nouncement says the Turks occupied Ardahan and positions west of Sari- kamish, Russian towns in Transcau- casia and they crossed the ancient Russo Turkish frontier in the direction of Baum on the Black sea-
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
GERMANS FAIL IN
 ATTEMPT ID GAIN
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PARIS, April 7.-Attempts by the Germans to make gains against the French troops in the region of Han garden Santerre Sunday were blocked. according to the official communica- ton issued today. The French artillery took under its fire German troops at various points north of Montdidier.
 A strong attack by the Germans in the region of Hill 344, in the Verdun sector, was put down.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
FIELD MARSHAL ARRIVES
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KIEV. Russia, Saturday, April (via Amsterdam, April T.)-Field Marshal von Eichhorn. who has been in con- mand of one of Ine German army groups operating on the Russian front has arrived here to assume chief com mand of the German troops in Ukrairs-
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
BETHLEHEM STEEL
 WORKS DYNAM|TED
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BALTIMORE. April s.-The entire city was shaken about 1 o'clock this morning by a terrific explosion at the Bethlehem Steel company's plant at Sparrow's Point. In the southern section hundreds of persons. aroused by the noise and terrified by the effects of the shock rushed from their homes.
 The officials of the company have refused to divulge the extent of the damage or cause of the blow up.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08
S740 FOR PICTURE Republican h.. p. Leased WireJ

CANON CITY, Colo, April 7.--At a Red Cross auction here last night at which people of all political parties and several nationalities participated in the bidding cheap color print of Theo- dore Roosevelt was sold for s74O.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-08

On the other hand, Field Marshal Haig's report says that German at tack on the British lines opposite Al bert Saturday was repulSed and that British counter attacks in Aveluy wood ploced the British in positions formerly held by them.
 German troops still are being poured in to Finland.
 PRAISE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS
 President Wilson's acceptance of the challenge of the central powers, and his declaration of force, force to the utmost, force without stint or limits the righteous and triumphant forc9 which shall make right the law of the world and cast every selfish dominionf down in the dust" has had a respon sive echo from the capitals of the en- tente allied powers, where the press gives high praise to the president for putting his actions into agreement with his words
 REPORT FROM WASHINGTON
 WASHINGTON, April r. French and British tenacity have upset the ambitious plans of the German high command for the battle of Picardy, j says the. war departments weekly mill itary review tonight, and now the en- emy, determined to gain some sort of success at any cost, is throwing fresh forces into the battle in an effort to secure limited objectives. Because of this, the situation is expected to re- main uncertain for some time to come General improvement in the strategic position of the allies is noted, and the review declares that under General Foch the allied military machine is working smoothly and efficiently in stemming the German assault. l There is no mention whatever of the American troops reported hurrying to the front to join the British and French, though the department again mentions that several American trans port sections have taken an active part in the battle and that the American aviation service is cooperating with the British
 At the opening of the third week of the German offensie, we find that the. enemy is still far short of attaining his principal objectives," says the review | Tt is now evident that the German. high command contemplated over whelming the British at the outset, be- 1 tween the Disc and the Sensee, and driving a wedge into the Franco Brit ish forces.
 'The enemy fully expected to achieve a decision in the field in the course of one great battle.
 Evidence of prisoners tends to con- firm that the enemy hoped to gain the line of the Somme by the evening of the first day of the offensive As a matter of fact, it took the Germans ten days to cover the ground they expected to overrun within forty-eight hours. The stubbornness of British resistance and the severe casualties inflicted by them compelled the Germans to draw more heavily than they had anticipated on their own reserves.
 The German high command is now
 throwing fresh forces into battle in an J Continued on Page Two)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-18
Victory
Sale. No. IS
100 Handsome Silk
Dress Skirts for
= Women
-SI2.75 Each

Almost every skirt repre-
sents a saving of at least as
much as you pay-and quite a
good many are skirts which
would ordinarily sell for three
times the present price!
They are the finest skirts of
their kind we have ever had
for anything like this price.
They are the original samples
of one of the best New York
makers.
Handsome black duchess
satins, lovely embroidered
crepes de chine, glistenihg
charmeuse satins and fine nov
city silks are the materials you
will find. They are usually in
black, though there are a few
dark colors. The styles are
new, distinctive and charming.
There are draped skirts, tier
effects, tunics and fringe
trimmed skirts, as we'll as ac-
Gordon land box pleated
models,
(First Floor. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-18
Women Will Like These NeW
Black Plush and Velour Coats

Handsome black Winter coats they are and for
cold weather. and attractive enough for dress and better
One of the plush coats is made generously full beted
all the around and lined throughout with satin 4750
Another plush coat with furry collar of black opos
sum, is also satin lined and is $65.
Finest of the plush style with black opos-
collar deep pockets and fancy in the back which
form belt SIS. NJ
OF ustrous black silk velour is with light lining
of maize or light blue silk. 1t is $6750. IS .'
There is deep shawl collar of taupe
velour that makes uncommony attractive The
gathered back and is belted in front of course richly
$87.50
natural collar makes effective the
last silk velour coat which affair with very deep
pockets and belt in front and cleaning sken lining $780,
(First FIoor,C
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-18
400 Dinner Sets at Savings of Is to so Per Cent
in THANKSGIVING China Sale

1O7 and l0S pieces, in a choice of
scores of good patterns.
In the variety of sets presented
and the savings offered it is a
sale worthy of the day, and that
is saying much.
1t is certainly the greatest
china event we have ever had at
this season.
There is a good choice of sets
at half price, a better choice at
reductions of onc-third and re
markably fine collection at reduc-
tions of 25 per cent.
(Fourth Floor. ChestnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-18
This Pretty Jewelry

though not "From India's Coral
Strands nevertheless a good
imitation of the pretty rose coral.
The colored stones are set in
French gray finish metal and the
pieces are most attractive.
There are necklaces in new de-
signs and many styles, at $3.50
to S11.
Earrings, SOC to $3.50 pair.
Bar pins are SOC and $1.25 each
and brooches are the same price.
Hat pins are 25c and Soc each.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-18

$45 for a mahogany table, a.
inch round top, carved base. and
claw feet.
$40 for mahogany library
table, 32x66-inch top.
$52 for a walnut hall table,
English, 24x72-inch top.
500 for a walnut console table,
folding top.
sol for a mahogany console
table. Adam design.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-18

Much might be written about
what this sale means to the
homekeeper making preparations
for the greatest Thanksgiving
Day in American history; but the
sum and substance of it all is in
the headline
400 dinner sets at reductions of
25 to so per cent.
We merely ask you to keep in
mind that these are Wanamaker
standard dinner sets; unskimped
and complete; comprising log,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-18

French china dinner sets are
now $3.50, $40, $45, $50, $85 and
$135 a set.
English porcelain dinner sets,
$3.50, $25. $50, $35, $3.50, $45
and $50 set.
American porcelain dinner sets,
$3.50, SIS, $3.50, $50, $3.50,
$25, $27.5O, $50, $3.50 and $35
set.
Fine cut glass in interesting
choice at reductions of one-third.
Light cut glassware in large se-|
lection at very moderate prices.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-18

$26 for an umber oak daven-
port table.
SGT for a chrome birch console
table.
$28 for brown oak console
table, carved apron and cane shelf.
$3.50 for a chrome birch IL
brary table, 26x48-inch top.
$32 for a mahogany library
table, 24x54-inch top.
$SS for mahogany console
table. folding top.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-18
A Fine New Purchase of
Table Cloths and Napkins

The fabric Irish double wonderfully substantial
from fine and richly fnished just gows with the user
Of satin. .-
designs
them veritable pictures.
forehanded purchase held sell these
cloths and napkins at remarkably moderate prices.
Table cloths
r. 72x72 inches $3.50 each. ~
(. 72x90 inches, $115O each.
72x108 inches $1375 each. .l.. - ..n , !
81x81 nches $3.50 each
inches $15.75 each .
A Matching napkins, 26x27 incbes SIS dozen. =
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