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Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
BRITISH A|RMEN D0 EFFECTIVE WORK IN
 RAID 0N MANNHEIM
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LONDON, Aug. 6.-(Reuter)-Th British independent air force operating on the west front lost seven airplanes in the bombing of Mannheim last Thursday. The frank report of this loss has caught the public imagination here.
 The outstanding feature of the ex- ploit was the heroic determination of the British squadrons. They were heavily attacked as they flew to their objectives: they knew that equally stern fighting would await them on them.
 Ut takes more than the rish of dan ger to halt British airmen when they have made up their minds to reach an objective" says one newspaper.
 Odds All With Enemy
 It is pointed out that the Germans were in largely superior numbers and had to think only of fighting, whereas the British had both fighting and boflbing to attend to. The odds were all on the German side but the British aviators reached Mannheim and did their job.
 Newspaper editorials point out that the bombing was well worth the risk for Mannheim is the center of the great chemical industry. and the raid is be- lieved ohave done damage which will compel the German armies, for a time at least, to do without supplies of war chemicals from that quarter.
 Three Germans Beaten Down
 The British aviators did not suffer without hitting back, the newspapers also point out, for three German fight ing planes were beaten down.
 Officially it is noted that the Ger mans are making most determined ef- forts to protect their towns by con- centrating large numbers of fighting machines and anti-aircraft guns. Com menting on the raid, British air of ficer said today:
 We suffered losses, but we won splendid victory. We set out to boml Mannheim and no German effort! could frustrate our intention.'
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
FRENCH

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 PARIS, Aug. 26.-French forces on the Avre have captured Fres- noy- Rove and St. Mard.
 They also hay, taken more than 500 prisoners according to the War office announcement tonight. The statement says:
 "On both sides of the Avre we carried out two local operations which enables us to occupy Fres- noy-les- Rove and St. Mard, des- pite spirited resistance offered by the enemy. Prisoners counted up to the present exceed 600.
 'ln the Vosges we repulsed sew eral attempts at surprise attacks.
 "Eastern theater: August 25.- There was increased artillery ac- tivity in region of Lake Doiran, on both banks of the vardar and in the neighborhood of Huma. In Albania the Austrians on different occasions attacked the Franco Italians position near the con fluence of the Devoli and Tomorica 3 rivers. Our troops repulsed these attacks then in conformity with orders withdrew slightly on the left wing in order to maintain Liaison with the Italian troops. British aviators bombed enemy bivouacs in the region of Demir-Hissar. A Serbian aviator brought down an enemy machine in the region of DobropoIje."
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
INVITES CRITICISM
 OF SERVICE GIVEN
 BY THE RAILROADS
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-Establish- ment of a a-railroad administration bureau for suggestions and com- piaints,' to be located at the director generals headquarters and to which the public is Invited to write was an nounced today by Director General McAdoo. Notices will be posted soon in railway stations and passenger coaches, saying in part:
 Criticisms and suggestions from the public will be extremely helpful. whether they relate 10 the service rem dered by employs and officials or inn personal details that may make it con- venient for patrons of the railroads. It is impossible for even the most vigilant management to keep constant ly in touch with local conditions and correct them when they are not as they should be, unless the public will cooperate in pointing out deficiencies and disservice when they exist so that the proper remedies may be applied.
 Public Can Render Service
 Aside from letters of complaint- sur~o- ion, the public can render a genuine service hy sending letters oi commendation of employees who are Conspicuously courteous and efficient in the performance of their duties Nothing promotes the spirit of great organization more than recognition from time to time Of those employees who perform their duties faithfully and commendablv.
 'It is rertSsted that all communica- tions he brief and explicit and that the name and address of the writer be distinctly written.
 Also give the time of day or night the number of train, the name of tho railroad and if possible the name o' the employees whose conduct is com plained of or whose services are com mended. together with such informa. tion as will enable me to take appro- priate action"
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
BRITISH
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 LONDON, Aug. 26.-It was the Canadians who early Monday morning in the new offensive of the British southeast of Arras captured Wancourt and Monchy le Preux and pressed on beyond them. according to Field Marshal Haig's communication issued to night. The statement also records the capture by the French of Montauban and Bazentin-Ie- Grand, respectively west and southwest of longueval.
 Despite heavy storms of rain, the Canadians pressed on and at an early hour reached Wancourt and Monchy-Ie-Preux. During the morning the rain ceased and these troops completed the capture of both villages and made progress beyond.
 Meanwhile, north of the Scarpe Scottish troops, advancing again over the ground where they fought in 1917, carried the German first defensive system south of Cav relic, reaching the outskirts of Roeux. The chemical works north of Roeux are in our possession.
 "On the Canadians right Scot tish and London troops, who dur ing the preceding days have fought their way toward CrosiIes and BenneI continued their attacks.
 "Further north English troops pushed forward in the direction of Montaubsn and Welsh troops cap tured Razentin- Ie Grand. On the remainder of the battle front fight ing occurred at number of points. Our pressure everywhere was maintained and our line advanced in certain sectors"
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
SENATE VOTES
 ON MAN POWER
 MEASURE TODAY
Among Important Questions
 Left Over for Settlement
 Are Proposals for Ex- empting Service of Youths
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 WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-By unani- nous consent the senate agreed to- night to vote not later than 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon on the admins tration man power bill extending the draft ages to IS and 45 years. Debate will be limited after l o'clock.
 Discussion of the military commit tees work or fight amendment was in progress when the senate adjourned. Other important questions in contro- versy left over for settlement tomor- row included several proposals for ex- empting or restricting the service of youths under 21.
 Will Educate Youths
 Free education of boys under 21 who enlist or are drafted is provided for in an amendment by Senator Reed of Missouri, adopted during todays de- bate. Under it's terms youths would be permitted to enter educational in stitutions at government expense for a period equalling their military ser vice, not to exceed two years.
 In discussing the Thomas "work or fight amendment which was added to the house draft of the bill by the sen ate military committee Senators Jones d, both said they believed the present law covers all the exigencies which the amendment is intended to touch, the latter adding some restrictions such as through heavy taxations should be inn posed on employers placing unfair conditions on their employees. Would Increase Exemption Evils While adding that the existing law if construed properly would have the desired effect of meeting the present situation and make all persons within | draft age engage in occupations es- sential to the prosecution of the war, Senator Thomas of Colorado said that, i in view of interpretations made by Secretary Baker the evil growing out | of exemptions for industrial reasons would be increased, instead of di- unfinished. unless some additional legis- | lation is enacted.
 Senator Thomas said he did not be- lieve the duty of the soldier at the front although in most cases more dangerous. is any different than that of the producer at home and that there II should be no distinction. He denied that there were any rights except those of fundamental origin such as trial by jury that should be allowed to con- | tinue when the destiny of a nation is at stake. Because the war is 5000 miles away, Senator Thomas declared, the American people apparently do not realize the stupendous task that is ahead.
 Should Apply to Both
 Senator McKellar of Tennessee. in terjected that in order to be fair, he believed the amendment should apply alike both to the employer and the en- ploye.
 Senator Fall of New Mexico pre- scented a substitute for the Thomas amendment providing for registration of all men up to sixty years of age who under regulations prescribed by the president would be classified for military and industrial service. An other substitute, offered by Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, proposes that men shall be subject to reclassifica tion in event the reaosns for their eX- emption or deferred classification cease to exist
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
ONLY OBSTACLE
 TO FINISH IF
 REVENUE BILL
Is Difference Between. Treasury and House Com
 mittee of Unearned h.
 comes Tax. Report Friday
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-Differ- ences between the treasury and the house ways and means committee as to the levying of three per cent diff fertntial on unearned incomes ap- peared tonight to be the only obstacle to completion of the drafting of the revenue bill. Steps toward an agree ment were considered at a conference Between Chairman Kitchin and Sec retary McAdoo. Another will be held tomorrow. Mir. kitchin tonight indi- cated the committee might not be able to report the bill before Friday in stead of Thursday as had been planned because of the temporary disagree ment.
 Coincident with negotiations started in the senate between prohibition and anti prohibition leaders to postpone the effective date of the war time na- ficnal prohibition measure, provisions of the revenue bill dealing with taxes or intoxicating liquors became known.
 Amendment is Rejected
 The session of the committee today was marked by an attempt by Repre- sentative Moore, republican of Pennsyl- vania to attach to the bill an amend nIent authorizing the appointment of a joint congressional committee to CO., operate with the president in eliminat- ing waste and extravaganza in the con- duct of the war. The plan, which would have authoriztd a joint com mittee of six members of the senate and seven members of the house to confer with the president and heads of departmtnts on all matters relating to war expenditures reporting to con- gress, was rejected by the committee | by strict party vote.
 i Unearned Incomes Controversy In the controversy in the unearned income differential, Secretary McAdoo | has contended that failure to make the normal taxes as high as F per cent on earned incomes and 15 per ctnt on unearned incomes, the former rate being on incomes derived from labor and personal eXertion, may inn peril the success of the next liberty loan. The committee has fixed the rates at 10 and 13 per cent but it has been stated opinion is against writing into the bill any provisions which might endanger the liberty loans. Both the treasury and the committee are un- Gerstood to have agreed that the diff ferential is not to apply to incomes below S4,000 or above 20,000.
 The committee discussed proVlSlOns regarding inadmissable assets in the calculation of capital under the excess profits law" Chairman Kitchin sac al the close of the session. "Inadmis sible. assets include stocks and bond. other than the United States obliga tions from which income and dividends are not used in computing invested capital
 May Modify Provision
 The bill as tentatively agreed upoI provides that borrowed capital to tn, extent that it is invested in commonl, termed inadmissible assets may b credited as part of the invested capi tai. The committee probably vii modify this provision to meet the ob jection raised in the commttte, tha il would permit companies with larg bonded indebtedness to carry munici
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Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
BATTLE FRONT
 NOW EXTENDS
 ID THE SCARPE
Steady Progress Eastward
 Is Made By British. Re
 sistance Takes Aspect of Rear Guard Actions

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE. Aug. 26.-With the battle front Widened by a surprise attack in the north so that it now extends all the way to the river Scarpe, the Brit ish again made steady progress east ward all day long. The enemy's re- sistanco has taken the aspect of rear guard actions.
 There are rumors a counter attack has been developed by the enemy in an effort to gain time, as his main roads, especially in the center, re- ouired for moving material to the rear, have been broken or are under fire Big guns have been showed up so that they range far behind the enemy's lines.
 Leave Field Guns Behind
 In many localities the retreating Germans have left strong attachments of trench guns supported by single field guns in order to delay the British These field guns have had no effect.
 Cappy. the little town just south of the Somme. was lined with machine guns when the Australians, in the mid dle of the night and during a driving rain storm, attacked it. A lone field gun from the rear of the town threat ened to do some damage until a dar- ing group circled around and crept upon if from the rear and hurled themselves on the gunners, killing them. With the assistance of tanks, Cappy was cleared of the live machine Eunners and the Australians pressed on. About the same time Suzanne, all most across the river from Cappy, fell in somewhat the same manner.
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 To the north British patrols are now operating with more freedom. Gombles, an important position south of Ba- naume, has been gradually encroached upon and the town, through which pass many roads which the Germans must use, is under a hot fire.
 Combles also is a logical point for the concentration of troops and un- doubtedly heavy damage has been in- flicted upon men and material here.
 It is an interesting feature of the battle that the Mametz wood. which has been taken and passed, was at lacked and captured by the same units Of Welsh troops. which attacked the position in July, 1916.
 The attack south of the Scarpe was delivered in cooperation with tanks These steel monsters rolled through the rain and shot their way through the German first lines almost before the Germans realized that they were being attacked.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
Bandits Wreck Train; Ninefy
 People Killed

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 FL PASO, TEXAS, Aug. B. Americans who arrived here from the interior of Mexico today con firmed reports received yesterday that passenger train was wrecked by bandits at Canadian, Durango, and ninety passengers and soldiers killed and sixty in jured last Monday. Many were women and children
 The train was wrecked 29 kilo- meters from Tepehuanes, on the Durango City-Tepehuanes branch. A bridge was partially destroyed and when the train plunged through it, the bandits fired into the coaches. Many passengers, in- cluding women and children, were bayonetted.
 The train escort of 65 federal soldiers were killed and a car of ammunition captured. The bandits were under Alamos and GaIaviz, two Durango leaders.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
A|RPLANE SERVICE
 WITH SPAIN PLAN
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MADRID. Aug. 26.-Captain Herrera chief of the Spanish military air force has had a number of interviews with King Alfonso on the subject of an aerial postal and passenger service be- tween Spain and the United States The scheme has also been discussed at cabinet meetings, and it is said that leading shipping company is willing to finance it.
 The plan, it is understood. it to manufacture large airships, capable of carrying forty passengers. besides the mails. The rates charged passengers if the scheme is carried out. will be 2000 pesetas and letters will be charged for at the rate of five pesetas per hundred grammes weight. It is estimated the journey would take two and a half days.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
BRITISH PRESS FORWARD ALL ALONG FRONT: ENEMY'S REAR GUARDS ARE RWt1EL MED
BiSbee Youth
 ELeCtYOCuted
 While ct Play

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 BISEEE, Ariz., Aug. 26.-Robert BeasIey, aged 13 years, son of Mir. and Mrs. J. C. BeasIey, of Upper Lowell, a suburb of Bisbee, was electrocuted late today, his head and neck being almost entirely in cinerated when he came in contact with high tension power line, car rying 2,300 volts of electricity to mining shafts of the Warren dis trict.
 The boy is said to have climbed on the tower on which the wire was mounted, while at play. His head and neck came in contact with the wire, death resulting at once.
 Young BeasIey was with his twin brother James, who waited on the ground while Robert climbed the tower. James ran screaming for assistance when Robert fell across the wire. Mrs. Beasley ran from the family home nearby, but when she saw her child's body burning fierceIy as the current cut through his neck, tainted.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
TAKEN
 FROM GERMANS
 SHOW DESP AIR
One Says War Has Been Lost Some Time. Another
 Predicts Germany's Ruin.
 Written Before Drive

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE. Aug. 26.-10 p. m.-(By The Associated Press-The German retire ment is continuing along many parts of the battle front tonight. The British are overwhelming the enemy's rear guards in heavy fighting.
 Reports indicate that at least one counter attack has been broken up by the British artillery concentrating it's fire on massed enemy troops
 South of the Scarpe the Canadians, driving along the Arras- Albert Cam brai road, have gained more ground and added more than a thousand Germans to the British total of prisoners during today's fighting.
 Prisoners Are Hopeless
 Many letters taken from prisoners and dead Germans indicate hopeless despair IS beginning to prevail on the German side of the line A letter writ ten home by a German who was sta toned in a town which has been cap- tured said: "The war has been lost for some time. only those high up are fail ing to admit it.' The letter added: 'Oh, poor Germany. Only the dead at the front have forgotten this swindle'
 Another letter said: This cannot last much longer
 Germany Sure to Lose Soon"
 Still another German wrote: "Oul losses greatly exceed all the drafts Germany is sure to lost very soon.'
 Many letters taken from prisoners whether written or received by them are in the same vein. One German il Berlin chided his brother at the from about making rapid progress to tn, rear. He then predicted the war wa. surely coming to an end and that witt the allies then making an economi, war. Germany would be ruined Many of these were written befor, | the British began their drive
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
b|G O|L TANKER |S
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

MONTREAL, Aug. 2S.-The tanker Lake Manitoba was burned here today with her cargo of 1,500 tons of crude oil. The loss was estimated at S1,- 900.
 The Lake Manitoba was almost ready to sail when oil leaking into the boiler room caught fire.
 Bremen poured hundreds of tons of water into the burning ship without subduing the flames. Great quantities of chemicals were then brought into use but flaming oil spread over the water and the ship finally sank.
 The Lake Manitoba, of 9.674 tons, ing from this port.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
DIVORCED WEDNESDAY
 REMARR|ES MONDAY

NEW YORK, Aug 26.-F'ive days after he was granted a divorce in Tonopah. Nevada, Jesse R. Grant son of former President Grant, obtained a license here today to wed Mrs. Lillian Burns Wilkins, widow, of this city, He gave his age as 50 and that of his fiancee as Al.
 The grounds on which he obtained a divorce last Wednesday was deser- ton. The case was uncontested, all though five years ago Mrs. Grant, a resident of San Diego Cal, had set aside a decree which he was granted at Goldfield Nevada.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
MAGAZINE EDITOR INDICTED

' FL PASO. Texas. Aug. 26.-Col
 George Harvey, editor of the North
 American Review is named as one of the defendants in an indictment for criminal libel returned on August 22 by the grand jury of Socorro county, , New Mexico. The indictment was based on letter which was published in the August number of the magazine and which. it is alleged. incorrectly represented conditions in New Mexico
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
Official Statements
AMERICAN

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 WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.- Gen. Pershing's communique for today follows:
 "Section A-In a local action west of Fismes our troops gained ground and captured prisoners. In Alsace a hostile raid was repused with losses"
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
MANY REGISTERED SATURDAY

NEW YORK. Aug. 26.-Completing the military enrolment of men be- coming of age since the June regis tration. draft boards here today listed S3O Jews who were excused from ap- bearing last Saturday when 7,074 residents were enrolled. The light registration, it was said. was due to the fact that many Jews registered Saturday.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
ITALIAN

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 ROME, Aug. 26.-The war office announcement today says:
 "Along the whole front there was considerable activity by our accommodating patrols. On the Asi- ago Plateau British and French patrols carried out raids on the enemy's trenches, bringing back prisoners.
 "Other prisoners and material were captured by our patrols in the Mont Grappa region and the Piave islets."
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
THREE ARE KILLED
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT
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DENVER, Aug 26.-Three persons were killed and four injured tonight when an automobile driven by Gilbert I. Miller, of Rocky Ford, Colo, fantoff bridge near Littleton. twelve miles south of Denver.
 Miller and two of his children were killed in the accident. Mrs. Miller was probably fatally injured and MT. Mill ler's mother was seriously hurt. Two other small children escaped with minor injuries.
 The Miller family were returning by automobile from Denver to Rocky Ford when the accident happened.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
PROMINENT WRITER DEAD

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 26.-Fred s. Bullene, newspaper writer, widely known throughout the middle west. died here today after an illness of two years. MT. Bullene, who was 54 years old, formerly was Washington corre- spondent of the Kansas City Star.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
GERMAN

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 BERLIN, Aug. 26.-(Via London) The German official comrunica- ton issued today says:
 There have been forefieId en- agreements near BailleuI and north of the Scarpe. West of CroisiIIes enemy attacks were held down by our fire.
 "On both sides. of Bapaume the enemy continues his attacks be- tween St. Leger and Martinpuich. It was his intention to break through our frontier by bringing strong forces of infantry and tanks into
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Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
STUDENT AVIATOR KILLED

MIAMI. Fla. Aug. 26.-Theodore F. Garfield, of Seattle, Wash, a student aviator at the Miami naval air station, was killed today in a seaplane accident. The plane fell into Biscayne Bay.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-27
Crews are Landed
One Vessel Worth s5o.ooo

ST. PIERRE, Miquelon, Aug. 26-The steamer Eric, of 600 tons, has been sunk by shell fire, presumably by the same submarine which sent four fishing schooners to the bottom on Sunday off this island. Five of the crew of the Eric which sailed from St. Johns N. F., were wounded.
 The crews of all the four sunken fish, ing vessels, numbering about 90 men, have been landed here.