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Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
ARMY OFFICER
 ADMITS TAKING
 CONTRACT FEE
Lieutenant Staley Arrested
 In Connection With Big Graft Expose; Ramifica- tions of Probe Extending
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WASHINGTON, June lS.-The trial of the governments pursuit of illegal profiteers on war contracts today led to the arrest in New York of Lieuten- ant James C. Staley, a reserve army officer, on a charge of accepting money from the Truefit Raincoat company of New York, for a contract which he promised to secure.
 The arrest was made by department of justice agents who had followed the officer during his inspection. of the plant of the raincoat company, whose proprietors acted in cooperation with the government to detect the fraud.
 Makes Complete Confession
 After being arrested today Lieuten- ant Staley made complete confession or his part in the transaction, depart ment of justice officials said, and gave much valuable information which may lead to the detection of other cases of fraud. He will be tried by court martial.
 The secret agents arrested him inn mediately after he was said to have received a sum of money from Joshua Rosenthal and Louis Wener, proprie- tors of the plant. It was charged that ne told them ne would expect more money as soon as they got the con- tracts which they sought for 50,000 raincoats costing nearly S250,000. First Arrest In Probe This was the first arrest of an army officer since the department of justice started it's investigation into the sys- tenn by which contingent fee agents have made millions by obtaining con- tracts for manufacturers who were charged commission. Other arrests may follow soon.
 Lieutenant Staley is about 50 years old and came originally from Iowa. He entered training camp last summer and was commissioned in August. Last December he was appointed an inspec- | tor in the quartermaster's department for raincoats and other army rubber goods. He has been stationed in New York most of the time since.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
NO NEED ID EXTEND'
 DRAFT AGES, BAKER
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WASHINGTON. June 1S.-Should congress decide that it is necessary at this time to extend the draft age limits either below 21 or above 30, or both, no opposition will be offered by the war department.
 In authorizing this statement today, Secretary Baker said the department could see no immediate need for such action, although the date already is in sight when it will become necessary to replenish the class one reservoir.
 A bill by Senator France of Mary land to extend the draft to men from Is to 45 is before the senate military committee and at a hearing on it last Saturday, Provost Marshal General Crowder gave it as his opinion that ex- tension of the draft ages would be nec- essary. He told the committee that B. 000,000 men would be under arms by next August 1st and that class one would be exhausted by the first of next year.
 The present. tentative schedule of the war department is said to contem- plate the arming of four million men by next January 1.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
RALPH ELL|NWOOD
 |S AMONG MISSING
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BlSBEE, Ariz., June 1S.-A cable gram was received here today by E. F. Ellinwood, general attorney for the Phelps-Dodge corporation. from w. H. Brophy, with the American Red Cross in France, telling of the disappearance of his son, Ralph Ellinwood, in France on May 2S. The cablegram states that it is believed that the young man was captured in the battle before Soisson.
 Ralph Ellinwood enlisted in the American ambulance field service with the Amherst college unit on June g. 1917. When General Pershing reached France, the ambulance service was disbanded and Ellinwood enlisted in the United States army. His regiment had been assigned to serve with the French forces in the Soissons region.
 Both Mir. and Mrs. Ellinwood were prostrated by the news. MT. Ellinwood has been prominent as an attorney and politician in Arizona for many years.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
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LONDON, June 1S.-Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the eXchequer, in- troduced a vote of credit for 500,000,- 900 pounds in the house of commons today, gave some figures regarding the total war credits which with the pres ent appropriati ation would amount to r. 342 000000 pounds and announced that he would postpone until tomorrow his statement on national expenditure. He then proceeded to give a review of the general situation.
 Austrian Drives Meaning
 ''The latest phase of this great strug- gule." he said, lis the Austrian of fensive in Italy. It is part of an in- tense offensive which has been car ried on along the western battle front. Our enemies are right in thinking that a great success gained on that front would have far reaching, perhaps de- cisive results on the general battle general suspicion that the initiative came from Berlin rather than from Vienna, I believe to be justified.
 The Attack Has Failed
 'The offensive was launched by very large number of Austrian divi- sions. A good deal more than half their total force on that front is en- gagged in the attack All I can say to- day is that after three days of fight ing the attack has failed.
 Our advices from Italian headquar- ters are that the enemy has not se- cured in three days the objectives which they had hoissd to obtain the first day---Ands-it 2 so IS true to say that no offensive on this scale through out the whole war has at it's initiation secured so little success
 | Italian Defense Fine | There is no doubt that our own and | the French troops are giving a good | account of themselves and the Italians have been fighting throughout with 1 the highest courage and the most marked tenacity. The Italian higher danger is not yet over, but the govern ment can express admiration and grat- itude to the Italians for the share | they have taken in the general strug- gle
 Speaking of the western front, Mr. Bonar Law said that British and French headquarters knew the posi- tions to which the German divisions were being sent before the commence ment of the offensive on March 21. He admitted that the attack had attained an amount of success which had caused the utmost anxiety.
 Look Back With Confidence
 But he added, three months have
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Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
AUSTRIAN
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tRepublican A. p. Leased Wire] VIENNA, (Via London) June 18.- The number of prisoners taken by the Austro Hungarians in their new drive on the northern Italian front has been increased to 30,000. The guns captured number 120. The official statement issued to- day by the Austrian war office follows:
 "On both sides of the river Brenta the enemy constantly re- newed his vain attacks against our new positions.
 "The British attacks south of Asiago were just as unsuccessful.
 "The number of prisoners has been increased to 30,000 We have captured 12o guns. The booty in mine throwers and machine guns as we'll as other war material has not yet been counted.'
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
S|NN FEN DEFENSE
 FOUNDATIONS BEGUN
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NEW YORK, June 1S.-An apparent attempt to lay the foundation for the defense for Jeremiah O'Leary, the Sim Fein leader, charged with conspiracy to commit treason, was made in the federal courts today during the trial of his brother John, who is charged with aiding the former editor of "Bullp to escape.
 OLearv arrived today from Sara. Wash, where he was arrested on a chicken farm by federal agents. He was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to the two indictments. At the same time witnesses at the trial of John OLeary were telling of Jeremiahs S mental state.
 Alleged Replica of Thaw
 Arthur Lyons, Jeremiahs travel ing companion' on the trip west. who turned. government witness described him as very restless and nervous" with no fixed mental condition.
 When James R. Speer, a New York lawyer. who occupied a. offices with Jeremiah O'Leary, was asked on the stand his opinion of Jeremahs mental state. he replied that he looked upon him as a replica of Harry Thaw."
 Details of Jeremiah's flight were told in court by Lyons. After stating that there never was any agreement or understanding between Jeremiah and John O'Leary that the former was run ming away from the Jurisdiction of the court, he asserted that Jeremiah had asked him on May 3 to accompany him to Reno, New, to try a divorce case"
 Buys Car With Liberty Bonds John OLeary bought two tickets for St. Louis. Lyons said, and when Jere- miah said good bye he told his brother he would be back for his trial.
 After arriving at St. Louis he said he and OLeary finally made their way to Portland, oregon, where Jeremiah said he was going to buy farm. After purchasing an automobile and paying for it partly with Liberty bonds, he said. O'Leary took him to Sara, where the chicken farm on which O'Leary was captured was bought in Lyon's as- stunned name-"Thomas A. Corbett."
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
Shadow Covers Many

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-The shad- ow of complicity in the extensive scheme by which commission agents made millions out of government war orders by acting as middlemen in ob- taining contracts for manufacturers, today extended to scores of business men and attorneys in Washington, New York, Boston and other cities, and even to a few secretaries of members ot congress.
 These men, many of whom were amateurs in the game of soliciting war contracts. promised to use their in fluence with government officials, army officers or members of congress to as-
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Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
WAR PAPERS STOLEN
 FOUR ARE ARRESTED
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NEW YORK, June 1s.-Three men and woman were taken into custody today and accused of stealing from munition plants throughout the coun- try plans and blueprints valuable to the American and allied governments. iThey were charged with violating the espionage act.
 Gus l.. Lindquist a draughtsman Leo Burt, a stationary engineer and Franz Strohmier said to be an enemy alien, were the names of the three men as given by the authorities. Govern- ment officials would not identify the woman.
 Linquist is reported to have said he was going to Mexico to sell his booty to German agents.
 According to the authorities, both Linquist and Burt admit the thefts, which. it was said covered period of four years.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
German PdtrOI Is Wiped Out
 By Americans

WITH THE AMERICAN FoRC- ES ON THE MARINE. June 18.- By the Associated Press).-Sev- eral German patrols which at tempted last night to approach the American lines in the Marne sec tor were smashed by the accuracy of the American machine gun fire. One German patrol was almost wiped out.
 Two German prisoners. who, aft CT escaping from a detention camp 100 miles to the rear of the Ameri can front six days ago wandered through woods and bushes and swan rivers in the night time, were captured last night by the Americans. The prisoners said they had travelled with comparative ease until they approached Amer ican territory where it became so hot that they could not cross to the German lines.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
PROFESSORS ASKED TO RESIGN
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LINCOLN, Neb, June 1S-The resig- nation of Professor E. H. Hopt, c. F.. Persinger and c. W. A. Luckey was demanded tonight by the board of re- gents of the University of Nebraska following charges made by the state council of defense that faculty mem- bers lacked aggressive Americanism in their attitude on the war.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
HUN $ SUPREME
 OBJECT IN b|G DRIVE DEFEATED
Andrew Bonar Law In Ad-
 dress in English Commons
 Says Americans Come Too
 Fast for Germans to Win

Thanks to the prompt and cor dial cooperation of the president of the United States, arrangements which have been set on foot for the transportation and brigading of American troops will make it inn possible for the enemy to gain vic tory by wearing out the allied re- serves, before he has exhausted his own. Supreme War Council.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
GERMAN ENTHUSIASM
 IN NEW PUSH WAVES
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GENEVA, June 1S.vThe enthusiasm created bv the first German offensive has passed and a feeling of profound dejection reigns among the German people, according to an interview with neutral diplomat who has just ar rived in Geneva from Berlin, in La Suisse. The people at home expected a quick victory from the early reports in official bulletins. and above all, 8 quick peace. The principal question asked in Berlin last week was:
 Have we entered Paris?'
 The economic situation in the in terior of Germany. the diplomat de- clared, is becoming more and more serious.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19

Desert Is Not Shut For Auto
 Travel As Yet

To run down a rumor that the desert west of Needles was closed to auto traffic on account of the heat The Republican wired last night to the Needles Nugget. That newspaper replied saying:
 "The desert west of Needles is open to traffic. However, when the weather is extreme would ad- wise night travel out of here. heavy"
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
FRENCH
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 PARIS, June 18.-The war of- flee announcement tonight says:
 "The artillery activity was quite spirited northwest of Montdidier and at various points between Montdidier and the Aisne.
 "We carried out this morning a local attack south of Valsery which permitted us to improve positions; we captured about hundred pris- oners and some machine guns.
 "A German raid was repuIsed in the region of Avoncourt; tho enemy left dead on the ground. We took few prisoners.
 "ln the last five days g enemy machine have been brought down or compelled to land out oi action. Four German airplanes were brought down by our anti aircraft guns and three captive balloons were set afire."
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
ENGLISH
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LONDON, June 18.-The British official communication issued this evening says:
 "We carried out a successful raid last night north of Lens. This morning English troops raided the enemy's trenches south of HuIluch and captured several prisoners after strong fighting.
 "On the remainder of the front there is nothing to report beyond artillery activity by both sides"
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
Hindenburg Is
 M Sdnitdriur71,
 Newest Report
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GENEVA, June 18.-The Tri- bune says it learns from a reli- able source that Field Marshal von Hindenburg is suffering from an acute nervous disease, that his mental capacity is much affected and that he is confined in a pri- vate sanitarium. The newspaper adds that Hindepburg took no re- sponsible part in the recent offen- sive on the western front, the work being chiefly done by General ludendorf
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
GERMAN
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 BERLIN, (Via London) June 18.-The war office communica- ton issued today says:
 "The enemy's artillery fire has increased to great intensity on isolated sectors in Flanders, on both sides of the Lys, and be- tween Arras and Albert.
 Toward midnight, after violent outbursts of firing the enemy at- tackled southwest of Albert. He was repulsed and left prisoners in our hands.
 Southwest of Noyon and south of the Aisne the artillery activity was revived during the evening. Partial advances of the enemy north of the Aisne and northwest of Chateau Thierry were repulsed.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
RED CROSS MAN KILLED

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN NORTHERN ITALY. June IS. (By the Associated Press) Edward Michael Mickey, of the American Red Cross whose home was in New York has been killed by the explosion of shell on the Piave battle line while in command of rolling canteen.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
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 IN TANGLE OVER
 IMPORTANT BILL
Measure for Which Extra
 Session Was Summoned
 Technically Snarled Up By Action of Yesterday

On the brink of final adjournment both branches Of the legislature found themselves not only deadlOcked but in- volvcd in a parliamentary tangle over the most important bill of the session, the very one for which the session was called. the measure Co extend the franchise to the citizens of Arizona engaged in the military or naval serv- ice of the United States. So important was this legislation believed to be, that the first bill introduced in the senate was a franchise bill Soon after that one was brought into the house and was followed by others.
 Some Indefinite Postponng
 The house finally selected one from its stock, condensed it and. altogether prepared a very simplified machinery. Then it indefinitely postponed the rest of the bills bearing on that subject. The senate bill was much more cum bersome. shaded by much legal Verbi- age and containing a provision for a registering officer for the soldiers and sailors. That bill was passed in the closing days and was sent to the house which yesterday morning indefinitely postponed it.
 Concurrence is Denied
 The senate thereupon took up the house bill which had been in its posses sion for several days, struck out the title left the number and the enact Ing clause and substituted the now dead body of the senate bill for the body of the house bill passed it and returned it 10 the house as the amend ed house bill The only action yet taken by the house was a refusal to concur in the amendment. but no con- terence committee has yet been ap pointed and from the temper of mem bers of the house last night, it does not appear that that body will oestow further attention upon it.
 Runs Into Constitution
 Aside from the houses antipathy to the text of the bill is the belief that the house cannot legally act upon it. The constitution requires. and the rules of the legislature provide that all bills must be read three times and on third reading must be read in full. The mat Ter in the amended senate bill has never been read in the house for it was indefinitely postponed without reading. If now. the house should re- gard it as an emended bill and should either accept the amendment or send the bill to conference there would be afforded no opportunity for it's read ing in the house. In the latter case the only thing the house would have to pass upon would be the acceptance or rejection of the report of the confer ence committee.
 Dairy Bill sheIved
 In the house yesterday after a few remarks from various members on the entertaining theme of reciprocal bill killing the house defeated the dairy inspection bill which had been passed by the senate But that was not ar outbreak of spite work. The bill had been so amended and so much power had been placed in the hands of the
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Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
French Line Holds

PARIS. June 1S.-(Havas Agency).- After violently bombaring the French positions on the Asiago sector of the Italian front, telegraphs the Havas cor respondent at the Italian headquarters, the Austro- Hungarians attacked to- day in mass formation. The French everywhere broke up the assaults and completely maintained their line. Pris- oners were taken. important material was captured and considerable losses were inflicted upon the enemy Six hundred Austro- Hungarian corpses were buried in front of one French regiment.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
Eastman Passes Tax On
AvIAToRs RESCUED
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AN ATLANTIC PORT. June 1S.- A naval aviator and his student as- sistant. picked up at sea 45 miles off the coast after their dirigible balloon became unmanageable and fell to the water last Saturday, were brought to a navy yard here today by a coastwise schooner.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
PARDONs ]. TWO WITH WARNINGS
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WASHINGTON, June 1S.-In grant ing unconditional pardon to two young soldiers sentenced to death for having slept on post at the front, President Wilson expected his action to act 'as a challenge to devoted service for the future. The text of his order, identi- cal in both cases and made public to- day.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
GRACE LUSK GIVEN
 19-YEAR SENTENCE

WAUkESHA, Wis, June 1S.-The final episode in the trial of Grace Lusk, convicted of the murder of Mrs. Mary Newman Roberts, wife of the former Wisconsin state veterinarian, was en- acted here this afternoon when Judge Martin Lueck sentenced the former school mistress to l9 years imprison- ment at hard labor in the Wisconsin state penitentiary at Waupaun. Sem ience was pronounced after a commit tee of alienists appointed by the cour. had examined Miss Lusk and pro- nounced her sane. She will be taken to prison tomorrow. provided she recovers from the collapse she suffered when sentence was pronounced.
 Arraigns Miss Lusk
 In pronouncing sentence. the court delivered a severe arraignment both of Miss Lusk and of Dr. David Roberts. whose intimacy with Miss Lusk ex- tending over a period of year led 10 the murder in June, 1917 of his wife by The woman sentenced today.
 As the sentence was pronounced Miss Lusk, who had been standing a, the court rail collapsed into the arms of her attorney and was carried from The room, unconscious. Tonight she was in a hysterical condition in the county jail and it seemed doubtful whether she would be taken to prisor tomorrow as had been planned.
 Miss Lusk wos convicted of second degree murder.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-19
GOVERNOR BURNQU|ST AHEAD IN PRIMARIES
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ST. PAUL Minn., July 1S.-At mid night tonight Governor J. A. Burnquist had increased his primary election ma iority for nomination to more than 50000 over his republican opponent, Charles A. Lindbergh. Returns from 2,279 out of 3,l19 precincts in the state gave Burnquist 167, ,923 and Lindbergh i17,735. The returns included 27 coun- ties of S6 complete.
 ST. PAUL. Minn., June 1S.-Judge w. l.. ComstoclI of Mankato, democrat ic candidate for governor and United States Senator Knute Nelson. repub- lican, candidate for renomination, claimed decisive majorities.