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Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
Official Statements
BRITISH

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 LONDON, Aug. 1e.-The text of the official statement issued at the war office today reads:
 "Our troops improved their po- sitions slightly to the south of Bucquoy yesterday and drove off hostile party in this neighborhood.
 There was nothing of special interest to report during the night"
 The text of the communication follows:
 "A successful local operation was carried out today by British troops on a front of more than four miles between Vieux Berquin and Bail leuI. With slight loss to our arms our line on this front has been ad- vanced to depth of from 1000 to 2,000 yards.
 "The village of Outtersteen and several defended farms and houses have been captured and more than 400 prisoners have been taken.
 Progress has been made by our troops also southwest of Merville and between Chilly and Fransart. A few prisoners have been taken by us in both localities.
 "HostiIe attacks against posts held by US in the neighborhood of 6eaucourt, Serre and Puissieux were repulsed, leaving prisoners in our hands,"
 LONDON, Aug. 18-The follow ing official communication dealing with aviation was issued tonight:
 "There was no feature of special interest in our air work on August 17. We destroyed five German machines and balloon. Three of our machines are missinq."
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
LINES ON SOMME
 FRONT PUT AHEAD
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 WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE, Aug. 1S.-Ffghting by pa trols, during the course of which the British lines on the Somme front are continually being pressed forward slightly day by day continues There have been no counter attacks against the new British positions for three days.
 In addition to continued intensive bombing and smelling of vital points within the enemy lines, the British have begun throwing gas projectiles in various places. A considerable num- Der were thrown into Bray this morn ing in the hope of getting at Germans hiding in cellars and dugouts from the avalanche of shells which now and then fall there. This harassing ap- parently is serving to lower further the already low German morale. Prisoners say a decision cannot De won on the battle field, but that peace must be arrived at by negotiation. The prisoners want the war to end l quickly even if peace should have t. be a patched up one" None ot them say Germany can win, but believe she can not be beaten. They admit the 1 submarine offensive since the cary spring has been a failure and say the | tide definitely turned against the Ger mans when they retreated toward the | Aisne.
 German deserters who came over tc l the British lines say that just before | they left their line volunteers to go on a raid for the purpose of obtaining | Identification were called for They were offered 150 marks, fourteen days i leave and iron crosses, but not a mar volunteered.
 From other sources it is learned that an order has gone the rounds in the rear of the German lines that ration issues, concerts and roll calls must no be held in the open when the visibil- ity is good, because of the activitie! of allied airplanes.
 The Germans have now provided ga' masks for their message carrying dogs
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
ACCOUNTANTS MAY
 BE SOME ACCOUNT
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 WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.-Expert accountants have become so essential to the war tax collections that the government is considering steps to prevent their being taken for army service and to enroll them in big volunteer reserve similar to that be- ing established for physicians. There are only about 2,500 certified public accountants and 5000 junior account ants in the United States. Internal revenue commissioner Ropers pro- gram for collecting sS.000, 100000 of taxes next year calls for employing more than 1000 of these.
 At present this number is not avail able. particularly in view of the gov ernment rate of pay and the fact that nearly every corporation is advertising for accountants. This situation has been accentuated by the draft.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
FORMER GOVERNOR
 IF VERA CRUZ DEAD
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 CHICAGO, Aug. 1S.-Robert J. Kerr of Chicago, for three days civil gov ernor of Vera Cruz during the Amer jean occupation of that port in 1914, died today in Mexico City following an attack of typhoid fever, according to word received here tonight. For the last 16 years, MT. Kerr spent much of his time in Mexico and hap pened to be in Vera Cruz at the time of the American occupation of the port. Because of his knowledge of the coun- try he was appointed civil governor by Rear Admiral Fletcher but was re- lieved few days later by General Funston who inaugurated a regime of military government.
 Recently MT. Kerr has devoted his attention to the Red Cross drive and his death is believed to have been caused partly by overwork. The body will be cremated in Mexico City.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
More Violent


 TOXIC Tuesday, Aug. 13.-(By The Associated Press).-The food disturb ances are increasing in violence. At Osaka during a demonstration tele- phone wires were cut and several tramways were forced to suspend service after passengers had been wounded. Troops were called out and 25 policemen and many rioters were hurt. Five hundred persons were ar rested. In outlying towns the people attacked the police with bamboo spears. The disturbances at Kobe re- suited in the burning of a great rice warehouse and several factories and houses and a large number of rice steamers.
 The seriousness of the situation led 10 a special meeting of the cabinet. which decided to appropriate $5,0O0.- GOO for purchasing stores of rice for distribution among the people at q moderate price. The emperor moved by the distress has contributed 3,00O.- 900 yen 10 the national rice fun. Street cars are being utilized in Tokio by sol diers who distribute rice in districts where the suffering is reported.
 The press joins in a tribute to the emperor for his generous contribution indicating the spirit of the ruler and the Wealthier classes but the newspa pers generally blame the government Tor It's tardy remedies. The conserya tive newspaper Jiii Shimpo. especially critcises the government saying that as a result of it's policy the nation iinds itself in the throes of insurrec ton.
 Several millionaires have contrib uted SlOOOO0 each 10 purchase rice for the poor. The Mitzui and the Iwaski families have each contributed $500. COG 10 this fund. There is an abundance of rice in the empire. but it is held in storage by farmers and brokers. The government aim is to force the rice market. but it has avoided regulatine the price.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
NJ CHANGES TAKEN.
 GUARDS REDOUBLED
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 CHICAGO. Aug. 1S.-Guards about the jail where the hundred I. W. w. leaders, convicted yesterday of con- spiracy to disrupt the nations war program, are held, were doubled to- night. Officials denied that any trouble was anticipated but special guards were on duty inside and out side the building.
 William D. Haywood, secretary treasurer of the I. w. w.. and one of those found guilty. while expressing belief in the fairness of Federal Judge K. NJ. Landis. before whom the case was heard, said: The fight has just begun"
 Judge Landis will hear arguments for new trial some time this week. the exact date not having been set.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
GERMANS PURSUING
 BOMBING TACTICS
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 PARIS, Aug. 1S.-German bombing sGuadrons have been very active in bombarding towns behind the front during the past two days. There were numerous raids on Rouen. where six persons were killed and five wounded The German Gothas flew as far as Havre where no one was killed and no damage done. Two consecutive raids on Vernon caused only material dam age
 Several warnings were given at Dun kirk and Calais during the period. At Calais some fifty heavy bombs were dropped Friday night.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
AS ALLIES ARRIVE
 THE ENEMY DESERT

TOXIC, Wednesday, Aug. 14.-(By The Associated Press)-Czecho-S Slovak. forces from the maritime provinces of Siberia left for Harbin on August s over the Chinese Eastern Railway it is officially announced.
 Along the Usuri front, where the enemy forces number 100000 strong. quiet prevails, it is said. The bolshe- wiki and Austro-G Germans are visibly affected by the arrival of allied troops and the number of assertions from their ranks is increasing, it is reported.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
PRESIDENT RESTS

MANCHESTER, Mass. Aug. IS. = President Wilson devoted Sunday en- tirely to rest at the secluded mansion where he is spending a few days with Mrs Wilson. He concluded that even attendance at church service would in- volve publicity and did not go.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
AMERICAN
 TROOPS ARRIVE
 IN vLAD|v0ST0K
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NLADlVOSTOk, Thursday. Aug. 15. The transport carrying the first con- tngent of American troops arrived nere today after an uneventfuI voyage ot seven and a half days from Manila The men were in excellent spirits and crowded the rails and rigging, cheer ing and being cheered by the men of the allied war ships in the harbor.
 The crowds on the water front ap- peared amazed at the noisy entry of the Americans, as contrasted with that of their less demonstrative allies. Groups of Czechs about the docks were vociferous in their welcome of the Americans who will be kept aboard ship until the arrival of other trans ports. due tomorrow.
 The transport bearing the first con- tingent of Americans lay fogbound outside the harbor for five hours.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
CH|CACO INCREASES
 LEAD ON NEW YORK
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1S.-Chicago in creased it's lead over New York in the National league 10 eight games last week while in the American league Boston retained its lead of three games over Cleveland.
 The New York Giants who lost three straight games, each by one run, to Cincinnati, will have to meet Pitts burg and Chicago this week. The Bos- ton Americans. who defeated Cleveland Saturday in the first game of criti- cal series, will have as their oppon- ents St. Louis, which is playing excel lent ball while Cleveland and Wash ington will each try to put the other out of the race
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
BRITISH ADVANCE
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 LONDON, Aug. 1S.-The British troops west of Armentieres have ad- vanced their line to a depth of 1000 to 1000 yards on a four mile front be- tween VieuX Berquin and Bailleul and also made progress southwest of Mer- vile. according to the official state ment issued this evening. The village of Outtersteen and 400 prisoners were captured.
 An advance also has been made be- tween Chilly and Fransort, lying north of Rove.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
vESLE FRONT SEES
 HEAVY COMMANDING

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON THE VESLE FRONT, Aug. 1S.-By the Associated Press)-The Americans started Sunday by putting over a large number of shells north of the Vesle, the German heavy guns replying until after daylight. During the day the French and Americans averaged two shells to the enemy's one.
 Saturday night American patrols made excursions at various points, go- ing as far as the enemys barbed wire and trenches on the hills, but they die not encounter any German infantry.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
GERMANS PUT GAS
 MASKS ON PIGEONS

LONDON, Aug. 1S.-The Ger mans are using gas masks on their messenger pigeons, says dis patch to the Daily Mail from the British front in France. The cor respondent also reports that Ger man airmen are using parachutes to escape from damaged airplanes.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
CROWDER COMPLETES REGISTRATION PLAN
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.-Provost Marshal General Crowder announced tonight that reports received at his of flee indicated that everything would be in readiness within a few days for the registration next Saturday of the youths of the country who have reached the age of 21 since the date of the last registration under the selec- tive service act June last.
 All printed forms required in the registration have been distributed. The registration cards will be similar to those used heretofore. The resistra : tion numbers. however. will be filled in by the adjutant general in each state instead of by the local boards.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
AV|ATORs TO GET
 MORE GUN PRACTICE
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.-An in- crease in facilities for training military aviators in this country in gunnery is intended by the division of military aeronautics and large areas of land have been leased near flying fields for target practice.
 At Fort Worth Texas. 10000 acres have. been secured in one tract. Near Hazelhusst Field, at Mineola, Long Island, 750 acres in one block has been taken over and the tract named Luf- bery field
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
STRIKE IN LONDON

LONDON. Aug. 1S.-Following the "alkout of bus and tram drivers and conductors Tn the northwest district of London yesterday a general strike was declared at o'clock this morning. As a result London is virtually without bus or tram service today.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
HUNS ANTICIPATE
 PEACE IN ORDERS

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN France, Aug. 1S.-(By The Associated Press. "A German order recently found on the battle field requests the different units to furnish lists of of ficers and men who have shown apti- tude in the gas section and who ''de- sire to continue in that service after the war"
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
FRENCH

Republican A. p. Leased Wire1 PARIS, Aug. 18. - The official statement of the war office today follows:
 There was artillery activity which was somewhat spirited be- tween the Disc and the Aisne and on the Avre front during the niaht.
 "Two German surprise attacks in the Champagne, one cast of viI- Ie-Sur- -Tourbe and the other in the region of Maison de Champagne, failed completely. The French took prisonens.'
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
CLEMENCEAU DECOR'ATEs

PARIS, Aug. 1S.-Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig was decorated by Pre- mier Clemenceau with the French military medal at headquarters in the field today. The award was made on the recommendation of Marshal Foch.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
GERMANS GET NJ REST; GUNS
 M0W DOWN A[[
 IN b|G DRIVE
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Gradually the famous Lys salient in the region west of Armentieres is giv- ing way under the pressure of the Brit ish. Again Field Marshal Haig's fore es have compelled the enemy to seek ground to the eastward where he will be more secure from the shells of the big guns that for several weeks have been firing criss-cross over the entire salient, working havoc among the de- lenders of the insecure line.
 Given No Rest
 The Germans are being given no rest by the Franco British forces north and south of the Somme and the French and Americans along the Vesle. The Americans in Lorraine are harass- ing the enemy by artillery fire and local attacks. Nowhere has the enemy had the better of any encounter.
 Over a front of four miles between Bailleul and Vieux- -Berquin on the Lys sector, the British have advanced from 1000 to 2,00o yards, taking the village of Outtersteen and 400 prisoners. A little to the south along the Lys near Merville the British have advanced their line and still farther south, be- tween Arras and Albert, the Germans have been relieved. under pressure, of further terrain near Bucquoy. Big Guns Active
 While. as a whole, the German line between the Somme and the Disc is still holding the British have drawn nearer | the road from Chaulnes to Rove be- | tween Chilly and F'ranzart, placing Roye in greater jeopardy from the i north. To the south of Rove, over g, 1 four mile front between Beavraignes and Canny sur Matz, a violent artillery duel is raging. Here the French are endeavoring to outflank both Rove and | Lassigny by a drive eastward in the | direction of the road leading southeast ward from Rove to Noyon. Their ef- 1 forts have been successful.
 Two Shells for One Along the Vesle where the Americans and French are holding the line, there ] has been considerable reciprocal artil- i lery shelling. The allies gave the 1 enemy two shells for one. An indica- tion that the German line immediately in front of the French and Americans is thinly held, is the fact that the Amer | ican patrol at various points have pen etrated to the enemy's barbed wire en- tanglements without encountering in- fantrymen.
 In Lorraine where the Americans | captured the village of Frapelle, near
 St. Die Saturday morning, they have | pressed on and gained more ground
 notwithstanding heavy bombardment.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
Japanese Arrive
AMERICANS GAIN IN
 FRAPE[[E SECTOR
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 WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN LORRAINE, Aug. 1S.-The Americans gained more ground at Frapelle early today, despite a total of 2,500 shells dropped by the enemy on the village and a raid by 45 Germans which was repulsed by the American army with automatic fire.
 In the Woevre an allied patrol had lively engagement. One American with nine wounds carried 6 wounded comrade to safety
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
SIXTY PLANES SHOT
 DOWN BY ONE MAN

PARIS. Aug. 1S.-Lieut. Rene FOnck, the French aviator, shot down three German airplanes on Wednesday. it is officially an nOunced This brings his total number of air victories up to 60.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
CREWMEMBERS COMMENDED BY
 CHIEF OF NAVY
 FUR BRAVE ACT
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.-Fiye of ficers and seven members of the crew of the American steamer Schurz for- merly the German ship Geier), sunk in collision with the American steamer Florida, off the North Carolina coast June 21. have been specifically men- tione and commended by Secretary Daniels for bravery displayed at that time, the Navy Department announced tonight.
 The report of commander William B. Wells says the officers and men acted in accordance with the best traditions of the service and that the remark ably small loss of life-only one man was due to their courage and cool ness.
 Those commended by Secretary Daniels and the act of unusual bravery | follows: Lieut.. Georgr r. Howell. ex- ecutive officer, Woodruff, Ill.,: When the accident occurred he relieved the officer of the deck and at once began preparations for abandoning the ship 1 He is commended for his efficiency in organizing and drilling his crew and his coolness in carrying out the "Aban- don ship order when the emergency 1 arose.
 Tried to Save Ship
 Lieut.. A. w. Schwerin, Berkeley. Cal: Coolly and efficiently inspected damaged compartments of the ship, made accurate reports and continued his efforts to find some way to save the vessel until the last man had left and he was ordered to quit the ship.
 Lieut.. J. E. Shaw, Long Beach. Cal. After having been painfully injured continued his work of rescue for three hours.
 Lieut.. F. F. Rogers, Ferndon, w. Va: Showed efficiency and coolness in in specting damaged compartments in saving or destroying confidential and secret papers and in skillful handling of his boat
 Lieut.. Olav Johnson, Vallejo. Cal Commended for the efficiency of his organization of the engineering depart ment whit enabled the men to per form all duties without confusion and in such manner that the vessel was kept afloat for the longest possible time after the collision.
 Stayed at His Post
 John Milton Kisser, machnists mate first class, Hayden, Colo: Stayed d his post in charge of the engine room, performing his duty efficiently unti ordered up by the engineer officer. H. did this knowing the forward fir, room was flooded and the vessel wa: in immediate danger of sinking. James A. Donnellan, water tender New Orleans: Got all his men out safe ly. remaining himself until the wate was up to his waist.
 Fay R. Rabon, water tender, Kiute Okla: Got his men out of the bunker and fire room and did not leave hi post until ordered out ! Assisted the Captain l Virgil w. Dinell. quartermas-er frs | class, Chico. Cal: Did not take too hi : life raft but stayed to assist the cap tain into the last boat although he Wa aware of the danger the ship was in
 Claude H. Judson, boatswain's mat ' second class, San Francisco: Handle the lowering of the boats with the ut , most efficiency and did not leave tn ship until every boat was in the water David Sarran, seaman, San Fran cisco Acting coxswain of the moto s sailing launch; did efficient rescu Il work
 Edward C. Bryant. Austin, Texas d Did efficient rescue work as coxswai n of the motor dOry.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
PRINCE RUPPRECHT
 ARRIVES IN MUNICH

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 1S.-The Mu- nich correspondent of the Berlin Tage- blatt announces the arrival in Munich from the front of Crown Prince Rup- precht of Bavaria. The prince, the an- nouncement stated, is enjoying 8 brief vacation.
 In a recent announcement from Paris it was stated that General Hans von Boehn, the German retreat specialist. ? had been appointed to supreme Ger man command on the Somme front The German withdrawal north of Al bert was looked upon in Paris as the first move by General von Boehn in the application of his retreat tactics.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
GERMAN

BERLIN (via London), Aug. 1s. The official communication is- sued by general headquarters to- day says:
 "There were infantry enga-e- ments southwest of Bucquoy and north of the f~>7re. On both sides of the Avre the enemy yesterday continued his attacks. With stronq
Arizona republican., 1918-08-19
MObS IN JAP AN P|LLACE, KILL; R|OTS DUE TO
 SOCIAL UNREST
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 OSAKA. Japan. Wednesday, Aug. IA. -(By the Associated Press. )-Mobs today pillaged groceries. dry goods stores and food depots and set fire to thcaters and other buildings. The mili- tary forces called out, were attacked.
 Street railways have suspended operations at night and the governor has forbidden the people to be on the streets after dark At MaiZura where workmen from the naval arsenal joined tho populace in saclkinS the rice stores many persons were injured in a fight with the police.
 Serious In Tokio
 TOXIC, Thursday, Aug. 15.-(By the Associated Press)-There was serious rioting in Tokio last night. Mobs attacked and damaged property in the business and theater districts.
 The rioters also entered and pillaged houses in Asakusa. the great reCrea- tiou resort of tue middle and lower classes. A number of the disturbers were wounded by the police.
 Troops have been called out in near ly every important city in Japan. Even the naval station at Maizuru is af- fected by the unrest
 At Nagoya. noted for its manufac- lures of porceains mob estimated at 2o,o00 persons rioted. At several places the soldiers fired on the disturbers.
 At Kobe the soldiers and police were obliged to use sabers and bayonets.