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Bisbee daily review., 1918-11-03
LAUNCHING DEVICE IS PATENTED BY A
 PHOENIX CITIZEN
INVENTION PROMISES TO BE IM- PROMINENT FOR THE LANDING AND LAuN HING OF AIR PLANES FROM WAR SHIPS

PHOENIX, Ariz, Nov 2.-An aerial landing and launching appliance. so designed as to be easily attachable to all seagoing vessls, has been in- vented by Frank Stefan of No. 919 North Sixth street The invention is devised to solve the problem of naval air navigation The device has been patented in the United States with pa tents pending in all foreign nations.
 Steffans invention makes it pos sible, he declares, for airplanes to make safe landings on any ship to which his appliance is attached, re- gardless of the speed of the ship or the airplane. Flying from the appli- ance is also possible, the inventor de- clares.
 The appliance consists of a long rod etxending approximately 50 feet out over the water. The working model constructed by the inventor is attach ed to the model fighting mast - 9 model patterned after the steel fighting masts of Uncle Sam's dreadnaughts.
 Below the rod is a curved rod which is loosely mounted. The airplane is provided with q hook on the top of the wing. The airplane flies toward this curved rod and when it comes in con tact with the rod it carries the same around, making Q 310-foOt circle. 2 friction clutch, a part of the inven- tion, is then applied. bringing the air plane to a gradual stop. The curved rod is then released and the aviator is lowered to the surface.
 In flying from this appliance the curved rod is brought into position with a small hook. attached to the larger landing hook. The airplane is then brought into position after the motor has been started. The aviator flies around this tower until such time as he has sufficient speed to life when released. Unlike other launching de vices. this one is constructed so that the flier himself is the sole judge as to when he is to be released. After he takes his lift the friction clutch is applied. thus preventing accident
 Stefan, the inventor, has been working on this appliance for 10 years. He was one of the charter members of the California Aero club and wit messed the first airplane landing ever made on a battleship. This was ac- complished by Aviator Ely at San Diego in 1910, two years after Stefan began work on his invention.
 The appliance is so constructed that it can be attached to a fighting ship at the top of the steel mast. There need be no interference with any oth- CT appliance on the ship, and in this re- spect, if Ro other. the invention seems to have an advantage over others. All other forms of landing devices are so constructed that they interfere, in one way or another, with activities aboard the ship. There is no other device made that is q combination landing and launching appliance.
 Working model of the appliance was exhibited to Congressman Carl Hay den during his recent visit here, and he was so favorably impressed with it that he Communicated with Senator Ashurst at Washington. The model held by the owner is to be taken to Washington within the next few weeks to be demonstrated before the aircraft board.
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the election Tuesday ih New England and middle Atlantic states centers fin the choice of United States senators or representatives although several of them will elect state officers.
 The campaign has developed into one of the bitterest political contest in years for control of congress.
 | In New York democrats and repub- ! licans are bending every effort to ! gain seats in congress. except in a | few districts in this city, where they have united to oppose the socialist nominees in strongly radical sections. Governor Whitman, who seeks re- election. has attempted to convince voters that election of Alfred E. Smith, his democratic opponent would mean turning the state over to the control of Tammany Hall MT. Smith has charged extravaganza against the Whitman administration.
 Democrats and republicans in Penn sylyania hope to increase their rep resentation in congress. The liquor question is the chief issue in the state contest. William c. Sproul. Chester millionaire, is the republican candi, date for governor on dry platform. Eugene C. Bonniwell. the democratic nominee. has been charged with being the candidate of the liquor dealers. His candidacy has been repudiated by Vance c. Mccormick. A. Mitchell Palmer and other democratic leaders.
 In Massachusetts all but one of the present members of congress are seek ing reelection. The most bitterly fought contest has been between Uni ted States Senator Weeks and former governor David L Walsh his demo cratic opponent. A whirlwind cam paign has been waged in Rhode Is- land over the election of a United States senator and three congress- men. Representative George IF. O'Shaghnessy. democrat. has made a spirited fight for the senate seat of Le Baron B. Colt.
 Efforts of democrats in New HamD- shire which. state is normally repub- lican have centered in the campaign of John R. Jameson for the two years unexpired term of the late Senator Gallinger. He is opposed by George H. Moses. former minister to Greece. .
 There is no state election in West Virginia and the campaign there has pivoted on the choice Of United States senator Clarence W. Watson, demo crat. former senator. Is opposed by Maj. Davis Elkins. ir.. a son of the | former republican senator
 Republicans in Connecticut have l given most of their efforts to congress
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TANK FIGHTERS
 HAVE HARD TIME

WITH THE ALLIED FORCES IN FLANDERS. Nov. 2.-(By the Asso- oiated Press. )-The fighting which one American detachment encoun- tered yesterday at Spitalsbosschen wood, southeast of Waereghem, in Belgium. was probably the hardest it has experienced in the months it has been in France
 This unit Of westerners had come from a section of the line where it had seen some bitter engagements, but the. major who was leading a bat talion which was outflanking the wood on the north, and who was wounded. told the Associated Press that the early stages Of the battle yesterday were heavier than anything his men had been through.
 This forest, which covers a cOnsid- erable tract, was literally 8 network of barbed wire entanglements, among which there were great numbers of machine gun nests dominating the American line front Of it.
 The Germans evidently had been expecting an attack. for as soon as the drive began many of the little houses along the line sprang into flames set by the boehe and the whole district was lighted brilliantly.
 The attack was begun in the dark est hours before dawn and by firing these homesteads the Germans threw the advancing troops out in bold re- lief. which enabled the machine gun ners to operate freely. At the same time the German artillery put down a terrific barrage which continued for hours. Straight through this blaze of light the Yankees charged and began the work of clearing out the machine gun nests No direct frontal attack was made on the wood but an out flanking operation was started on either side.
 Into the advancing forces rapid firers poured vicious fire from con cealed positions in the woods. Every farm house and haystack along the way-and there were many-cOntain- ed it's machine gun which was chat tering rapidly. Each of these had to be surrounded and subdued in turn as the Americans moved forward.
 Very few civilians had left this dis trict. The farmers and their families were still living in houses which the Germans had seized for machine gun posts, and while the grey coats were sending streams of bullets from the upper windows and loopholes i'll the lofts, the people were down below in terror, waiting for they knew not what
 Every precaution was taken by the Americans to spare these unfortunate people The houses were surrounded and the Germans taken prisoner or killed.
 The wood was taken after several hours of fierce fighting and all the Germans cleaned out. As the day progressed the going became easier, but this American division will never forget the first hour of that battle.
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Continued from Page One) Tardeiu. French high commissioner. to the United States, declared in a statement tonight
 should they confess it." said Com missioner Tarieu, the war will end and through acceptance Of our cOndi- tions. Should they not, we shall en- fierce that acceptance by means Of a last resorc, the outcome Of which can not be doubtful"
 The armistice being framed by the supreme war council at Versailles, M. Tardieu said. will include everything it ought to include"
 All questions will be stated with necessary clearness,' he said. Tn order 10 state them in that way, no better position. in the opinion of our government could have been found than the one created for the allies by the diplomatic correspondence of the last three Weesk."
 American troops, said M. Tardieu, who returned this week from France and from a visit to the western front, have brought to the understanding of Germany, already doomed by our re- sistance, realization that their down fan was unavoidable and would be speedy.
 From July IS till November l our successes on every front have been uninterrupted and decisive he con tinued. "The armistice is signed with. the Bulgarians and with the Turks. Austria is asking for it; Germany begs for itA From the military and political standpoint, our situation is excellent.
 "On the military side, you know all about the 100000 prisoners we have taken and the territory We have re- conquered, but I wish to bring out two points that have not been suffi- ciently emphasized as yet:
 ''First-We have henceforth in re- serve more divisions than the enemy and the decision of the battles belongs to the reserves.
 "Second-The German army, rough ly dealt with by Foch every day for three months and half. cannot re- organize even by shortening its front,
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laws and the making of better con ditions by the time they return home. To bring about better conditions. to spread the "get together" spirit in ev cry way possible is the biggest job the public at home has to carry out before our soldiery returns. Amend ment 100 is a great big step in this right direction.
 Opponents of Amendment 100 have dirtied much linen with falsehoods during the campaign and are still at it. Their job is at the washtub for a long time to come But watch out for dirt flying from their tubs up un- til the last voting minute on Tuesday. information Bureau, Arizona Work
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COKE SHORTAGE FACED
fRv Revlew Leased Wlrol

(f3y Review Leased Wirc)
 WASHINGTON, Nov. "A serious coke shortage faces the country, Fuel Administrator Garfield announced to- night that reports for the week which ended in October 26 showed that less than one weeks supply exists.
 Representatives of the administra- tion have been sent into Pennsylvania and southern fields to appeal to min CTS and coke workers in an effort to increase production.
 Reports showed only 46.S70 tons in the Pittsburg district where normal weekly consumption approximates 15S.061 tons.
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WAR WORK GIVEN
 ENDORSEMENT OF
 DEFENSE COUNCIL
Associated Organizations Will Soon Commence Campaign for Funds, Given Strong Testimonial

Endorsement of the united war work campaign to be conducted in be- half of the r. NJ. C. A. Y. W. C. A., National Catholic council. American Library association, Salvation army. Jewish Welfare board, and War Camp . Community service, has been an- nounced by the national council of de- fense. at Washington, in resolution which cites reasons for the endorse ment. A copy of the resolution was received in the Warren district yes terday afternoon.
 The resolution declares that the work of the seven allied organizations is one emphatically in the national in terest to promote the comfort. con tentment and efficiency of soldiers and sailors and to maintain their morale. It declares that the campaign should command the full support On the American people. State councils of defense throughout the nation are called on to generously assist in ev- cry manner in assuring the success of the campaign, placing their state, county and community machinery at the disposal of the joint drive organ ization. The resolution follows:
 Council of National Defense
 Washington
 September 10. 1918.
 Whereas. The war department has officially endorsed and the president of the United States has likewise sanctioned the joint drive for s170,- 500,000 to be conducted by the Young Mems Christian association. the Young Women's Christian association, the National Catholic War council. the Jewish Welfare board, the War Camp Community service, the American Library association and the Slvtion rTny, from November II to IS inclu- sive, 1918, and
 Whereas, The council of national defense, composed of the secretaries of war, navy, interior. agriculture, commerce. and labor, believe that the service which these agencies are rem dering to promote the comfort, con- tentment and efficiency of cur sol diers and sailors and to maintain their morale, is emphatically in the national interest, and that therefore NnC lOl S4Ou4u iOAlA- mand the full support of the American people, and
 Whereas. The council of national defense believes that in view of the in evitable continued increase in the army and navy. a generous and full subscription to the said fund is high ly desirable in the national interests.
 Therefore, be it Resolved, That the council of national defense in endors- ing, as it does endorse, the purposes of the said joint drive, direct, and it does hereby direct, the state councils section of the council of national de- fense to request the state councils of defense throughout the nation to do everything in their power to assist in making the campaign in question complete success, placing their state, county, and community council ma chinery at the disposal of the joint drive organization.
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mems Compensation Law-Fols0m
 Moore. President; J. E. Curry. Seere- tary; Directors: w. P. Mahoney. State Senator Mohave County. Oatman, Ari- zona; Andrew Kimball. Chairman State Board of Trade. Thatcher, Ari- zOna; R. A. Nickerson. Manager Sag inaw-Manistee Lumber Company. Will Hams. Arizona; John L. Donnelly. ex- President Arizona State Federation of Labor, Phoenix, Arizona; c. M. COlvO- coresses, General Manager Consoli- dated Arizona Smelting Company. Humboldt. Arizona; J. E. Curry. Sec retary Arizona Chapter American Min ing Congress. Bisbee. Arizona: Fol som Moore. Tucson Typographical
 Union. Tucson, Arizona Adv.
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SOLDIERS SWEAR FEALTY

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 2, - Amid scenes of the widest enthusiasm regi- ment after regiment, each with it's commander. is appearing before the national council at Budapest to take the cath of allegiance, while high mili- tary officials are calling upon the council to offer their services, accord ing 70 advices received here from the Hungarian capital The Danube mOni- tor flotilla has acknowldged the coun, cil as the military authority.
 The council has been informed of the appointment of Count Michael Karolyi. president of the Hungarian independent party as premier.
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strongest lines of resistance. includ- ing the Freya position which was shat tered Saturday, lies the sO-called Mouse line-the enemy's last strong hold in this part of France.
 The line in general follows the mill tary crests and railroads eastward from Hirson to Mezieres. Sedan. Mou- zon. Montmedy and Longuyon and then south of Etain. The railroad functions in the regions of MOntmedy and Longuyon are already under the fire of the American big guns.
 It is not believed the Germans have an organized system of defenses he- tween the American front and this Mouse line, as they had the greatest confidence that the Freya. Kriemhelde and other lines could hold in spite of any attacks designed to break them. The so-called Mouse line has the ad- vantage of important railroad june tions connecting it with the main line direct from Germany by several routes.
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Continued from Page ons) Wash; 1S.04g Kelly Field; total 15,- 049.
 Colorado. .930, Camp Pike. New MexicO-2,12 Camp Cody. New Mexico-105, Fort Rosecraus, Cal.
 Texas-3.0 900, Camp Bowie. Texas-6, ,5CO, Camp Travis, Tex. Colored registrants include: California-59, Camp Lewis. Colorado-1O, Camp Funston.
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MANAGERS CLAIM MAJORITY FOR
 THEIR PARTIES
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 voter who approved making Foch the commander of all the forces in France should vote to continue Woodrow Wil- son as the commander-in-ehief of Americas demands upon Germany"
 In answer to a statement issued yesterday by the democratic national committee naming the republicans who would become chairmen of the important committees of the house should that party gain control, the republican congressional committee issued statement charging that the IS most important committees are headed by members from nine states.
 These states" said the statement. represent perhaps 20 per cent of the population and furnish about the same per cent of soldiers and less than that of taxes to prosecute the war, Under this control two states, North Caro- lima and Tennessee, with 20 members in the house. head eight big commit tees. while portions north of the Ohio now represented by at least 300 mem bers have leadership in no important legislation"
 CAMPAIGN SIGNS ABSENT.
 CHICAGO. Nov. 2.-Torchlight pa rsdes and brass bands. typical of old fashioned political campaigns. were absent tonight in the central states. which virtually closed. their campaign activities, with the two major parties confident Of victory in the salient contests for seats in congress at Tues days election.
 From Ohio to Nebraska and from Canada to the Gulf the unique cam paigns. in many sections. conducted through newspapers and bill boards instead of the unusual full-throated speech-making, flared into eleventh hour activity only through President Wilson's plea for a democratic con gress.
 On the senatorial contests perhaps the Michigan battle between Henry Ford, choice of President Wilson. and Truman H. Newberry, republican, at- tracts greatest public interest.
 In Ohio and Missouri statewide prohibition are paramount issues.
 While central states women will take a less active part in the election than western women equal suffrage will be voted upon in South Dakota, Oklahoma and Michigan.
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sional elections. Prohibition is the principal state issue in Vermont
 New Jersey is chiefly interested in the choice of United States senators.
 The woman suffragists of the state have waged bitter campaign against David Baird. republican. candidate for the short term.
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SOCIALISTS IN CHARGE

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 2.-The gover- nor of Triest has handed over the Commune's affairs to the Committee of Action composed of socialists, na- tional liberals and slOvanes.
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The kaiser has just made a visit to Lorraine. He had better visit il while he can-Arkansa Gazette.
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 Vienna grain reserves are virtually exhausted. According to a Zurich dis patch to the Exchange Telegraph com pany. Vienna has only three days flour supplies.
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PERSHING'S MEN CONTINUE DRIVE
 AND TAKE POSSE

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BILL REVISION SUSPENDED
By Review Leased wlrel

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-Revision of the SS,OOO,OOO.0OO war revenue bill was suspended today blythe senate finance committee until November s, to allow members to participate in elections next Tuesday and to afford time for a recapitulation of the com mittee's work to date.
 War is also more to do and fewer to do it.-Boston Herald
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DISORDERS GROW IN HOME. LANDS
 OF OUR ENEMIES

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SUPREME COUNCIL PLANS TERMS OF
 PEACE WITH HUN

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NEW YORK, Nov. 2-Interest in
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DRAFTED MEN TO z ENTRAIN BEFORE
 FIST OF MONTH

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-07-20
NATIONAL CAME
HIT BY RULING
OF SEC. BAKER
Decision That Baseball is
Non-essential Industry May
Close Down Leagues.

WASHINGTON, July 20.-Baseball
is a nonproductive and nonessential
industry. Ball players are hit by the
work or fight" order; they must shift
tn&o essential industries or lose such
deferred classifications in the draft as
they have received through dependen-
cies and other reasons.
Such was the decision of Newton D.
Baker, Secretary of War, Friday, in
the appeal of Edward Ainsmith, catch
err of the Washington team of the
American League.
The decisionsis regarded in baseball
circles as tantamount to the disband-
ment of organized baseball for the dur
alton of the war. While many ball
players are beyond the draft age, it is
said there are not enough to furnish
the brand of baseball that the major
league patrons demand, and baseball
next yer probably will be furnished
largely by semi-professional leagues.
The argument on which ball players
and their club owners hung their high
est hopes, and which was also regard
ed by the secretary as the most i'm
portant was:
That baseball has been accepted as
lu6 udlIOlldl sport Vi tuG pGOpl5 vi llS
United States that affords wholesale
outdoor relaxation and enjoyment to
large numbers of the American people
and is to many workers and business
men of the United States almost the
only opportunity for such recreation,
so that to bring about the cessation of
professional baseball, would work
social and industrial harm out Of pro-
portion to the military loss involved
by the exemption of the limited num-
Der of players in question.
This consideration is, of course, the
serious one says Secretary Baker.
as the one which has brought about
the present appeal to the president.
The stress of intensive industry and
occupation in America in normal times
is such as to give the highest import
ance and social value to outdoor rec
reation. But the times are not normal,
the demand Of the army and the coun-
try are such that we must all make
sacrifices, and the nonproductive en-
ployment of able bodied persons, use
full in the national defense, either as
military men Or in the industry and
commerce of our country, cannot be
justified. The country will be best sat
isfied if the great selective process by
which our army is recruited makes no
discrimination among men, except
those upon which depend the preserva-
ton Of business and industry of the
country essential to the successful
prosecution of the war;
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-07-20
Dayton Aero Team May
Come to Richmond
by Airplnne Route

1t is reported that the Dayton SOL
diers baseball team which will play
here Sunday afternoon, will make the
trip to Richmond via the airplane
route. some of the aviators will per
form stunts above the ball park, it is
said, and they will then land for the
game, after which they will airplane
back to Dayton
The Springfield MINIS will also play
here tomorrow, meeting George
Brehm's aggregation. The Dayton
Rubbers are scheduled for game here
on August IS.
Hereafter the big red baseball, used
last year to announce games. will be
hung at Eighth and Main streets on
days when a ball game is scheduled.