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Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
GERMAN ARTILLERY
ACTIVE At AMIENS
-W.S.S.-
(By Associated Press)

London, June 25.-Activity was
displayed during the night by Ger
nan artillery in the region east of
Amiens between Vile s-Vettoneux
md Morlancourt. There was some
rtillery activity also in other sectors.
Raid.ng operations in the Arras re-
gion resulted in the capture of pris-
1ners by the British.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
!, ar lan3 Lose 100000.


tN~ .&SsVs- 80 - iFre>'
Pvsts. is.ne '26.-1he Havas agency
yavs re Austrian los 5es tota. 20o,oOo'
according 20 the Milan Secolo. Ger
-. eAeny divisions lost two-thircs ot
,#6:. ocsactives--A dispatch to the
tn. f,otn Turin says the rout OF
the Austrians is complete, Pave car
led away many Austrian dead. Italian
cavalry is said to have advanced be-
yond the eastern bana Of the river
F.ench newspapers continue to ac-
claim the Italian victory and hope is
expressed that General Diaz, profit
ing by the decentralization Of the en-
envy, will not confine the fighting to
local actions, but will strike out SOL
id.y into an offensive and transform
the Austrian defeat on the Piave into
q decisive victory. Several newspapers
wonder whether the Germans viii
rush help to the Austrians by trans
ferring~ men from the western front.
~ $4,000 Prisoners
A dispatch to the italian embassy
from Rome confirmed the announce
ment naHe yesterday that prisoners
taken, iby, the Italians in the fighting
at the Pave numbered: $1,000. This
includes Tsonne 12 300 Ior 1900 cap
tured dufing the week before the Aus
trisu offensive was, turned into .
rout. 7!lw a&! NJ. -
r Apparently the sudden torrent IN
the Pia9es which played havoc with
Austrian communications fell o.
quickly as il rose, and the river bed
was dy when the Austrian retreat be-
gan. This enabled the enemy to get
many troops across, otherwise the
losses Of the. Austrians would have
been imemssurably greater Vienna
tblames' the weather and the high
water for the retirement, and gives
no credit to the stout Italian resis-
tance which held the enemy on the
western bank and was gradually for
cling him back to the river. It leaves
the impression that the retreat was
carried out unobserved by the Italians.
It is reported that Baron Burian,
Austrian. foreign minister, told the
German command that grave events
end possibly revolution would follow
If the Austrian attack, initiated by
Germany, was repulsed.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
To Water Users In the City. q 4
Centru
--NS.S y %

Owing to the fact that the water
of tho irrigation system win b turned
off for period Of four or five days.
All wafer users are requested 10 b
as sparing as possible In their uss
of water from the city water system
until the wster is again turned on.
81. W. E.vAN WAY,
City clsyh
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25

London, May q (By mail)--Chinese
walters, long known to the United
States, particularly in the West, are
making their first appearance in Lon
don. Heretofore Chinese have been
loved as domestics only in the
kitchen.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
Second Inquiry OH Tabris Affair.

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4 Washington, June F25.---Another in
q,iry has been sent to Sweden by the
American government asking blfor-
ration concerning the reported seiG-
ure ofj.the American consulate and
the. lpoting Of ofrtAe,iAmerican hospital
by" Turkish. troops at Tabriz, Per,
Ha.Ey S@$t.9 Z
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
GREECE To HAVE
ARMY OF 100000
--W.S.S.--- ..-
(By Associated Press)
(By Associated Press)

Paris, June 25.--The Havas agency
says that Greece will shortly have
more than 100000 men under arms,
according to the statement of the
Greek legation here. Additional troops
beyond this number will be called to
the colors soon.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
FLOOR SHARp'S HEADING GIVES WAY
American Casualties.
(Ey Associated pr+ssl

Washington, June 25.-Army:
Killed in action, 5, including Private
Boland of Long Beach, Cal; died
from wounds, Z; from accidents and
other causes, 2; from aeroplane acci-
dent, /; from disease, 5. Wounded
;eveyely, 26; wounded to a degree un-
'etermined, 2.
Marines: Killed in action, s; died
f wounds, /; wounded severely, 10.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
s--.---a-z.W.S.S....ss.a

Paris. June 25.--Tho Germans last
night attacked new French positions
in the region of lie Port, north of the
Aisne, but were able to make no
gains, according to the official state
ment. Surprise attacks in the Woevre
and in Lorraine netted the French
twenty prisoners.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
SAN DIEGO MAN
MISSING; MAY Be
CANAL S V|CT | N
Sheriff's Office Is Asked to Look for
Mercant of the HarbOr of the Sun
= Who Answers General Description
of the Body Found in the West Side
Main Canal.


The sheriff's office has received no
tice of he disappearance of j. Weston
Smith, merchant of San Diego, who
is supposed 10 have started for Inn
periai Valley on May 20. The de-
scription Of Smith answers that Giv-
en- of the man found dead in the West
Side Main, with the exception Of the
short sandy mustache. This hirsute
growth may have been acquired since
HE disappearance.
Coroner Peterson has found a dem
tist who pulled left lower molar in
Al Young's jaw. TIE coroner is not
certain that the lower jaw of the
dead man was minus molar.
The coroner is canvassing the dem
lists of the Valley in an effort III
find if any of them did any gold
bridge or crown work for Young, but
thus far found none. He still clings
- tha belief that the body is that
Of Al Young, while Young's friends
believe he is alive and happy with
q considerable sum of money, in othe,
climes.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
65 Percent Combat Troops.
lEx. Associated Prev.

Washington, June 25.--Between 65
apdl.70 pei, cant Of the 100000 Amer
:. lean, SOLD Sisrs sent To- France sre ac-
,st stqal efesEa}bEat tTQ9ps Secretary Baker
said. Theses Agqfesa are necessarily
rough estimates, be said.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
Force Last Position.

Rome. June 26.-Italian troops
forced the last rear guard Of the re-
treating Austrians TO surrender yes
teday and completely recccupied the
west bank of the Piave, the Wa,
Office: announced
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
lRy Assoaiatsd Prsss,

Paris, June 2b.-Ths much-bom-
barded city Of Nancy win eslebrats
the Fourth Il July ths municipal 90
thoritiss ksvs decided
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25

Washington, June 25.-Further
American advances and the capture of
five machine guns and other material
in the region of Chateau Thierry is
reported in General Pershing's COM
munique. A German counter attack,
at Torcy was repulsed with heavy
loss. Several Ameican soldiers were
missing after a raid in Lorraine.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25

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Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
SEE DISASTER IN
BONE DRY LAWS
DURING WARTIME
1fairman Hurley Of the Shipping
Ho2rd Says This Is No Time for
Psychological apartments" and
tx, esEas .Agair.st Absolute Pro..ibi-
ton.


"a .hini,ton,-June. 25.--Declaring
rat ne nation cannot afford to con-
ue. experiments now, Chairman Hur-
ey Of the Shipping Board opposed
nolute prohibition before the Senate
gricultural committee at the re-
sumption Of hearings on the Jones
amendment to the emergency agti-
cultural bill
Percy H. Johnston, vice president
of the Chemical National Bank OF
New York, speaking for committee
Of bankers Of the principal cities,
told the committee that an absolute
prohibition amendment forbidding the
withdrawal Of spirits in bond would
result in financial catastrophe,
throwing many banks and thousands
Of firms into bankruptcy.
Postmaster General Burleson spoke
similarly to Hurley. Secretary Dan
iels advocated prohibition. President
Gompers spoke for labor against pro-
hibtion at this time.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
GERMANS SAY
THEY'LL HOLD
TO BELGIUM;
BLAMED
yon h huehimann Has Discovered Who
Startcd the War-It Was Russia,
Wnh France and England Culpable;
Wants Entire Sea to Spread German
Goods to All the Earth.
- SIS
SE As oejateU PreSS)

London, June 25.-Dr. Won Kuehl-
l.ann, German foreign secretary, de-
"a ed 10 the reichstag Monday that
Germany could not bind herself to
~ pledges regarding Belgium, says
:. Cent al News dispatch from AM
tec-4ra. @eferling to Germany's
a.as. ne said:
"We wi h for the German people
and our allies free, strong, indepen-
sent existence within the boundaries
avn 70, US by hi tory. We desire
r''erseas possessions corresponding to
p rreagness and wealth, and free
lom Of the seas, carrying our trade
all parts Of the world"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25

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efficient worker desired.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
Retreating Huns
Decimated by Guns
of England, Italy
ustrars Continue Their Retreat Along the Piave and
Make Desperate Efforts to Rush Troops to Breach
Retween Montello Plateau and the Adriatc.
~w.S.Ss->~'
(By Associated FreSs)

(By Associated Fress)
Geneva, Monday, June 24.--The Aus
trian retreat continues In the greatest
disorder under the immediate fine OF
Allied artillery, according to news re-
ceiyed this morning. British gunners
especially are doing heavy execution
in this sector. In the meantime the
Aa trians are rushing up new reserves
80 fill the breach between the Montello
plateau and the Adeiatic in order to
avert disaster.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
(By Associated Pressl

Amsterdam, June 25.--Chief blame
fer instigating the war was laid at
the door of Russia by Won Kuehlmann,
German foreign secretary, in an ad-
dress to the reichstag. France and
England as named as the next powers
in order Of culpability."
Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25

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Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
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Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
(By Associated Press)

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Imperial Valley press., 1918-06-25
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Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
DENIES COLLISION
 IN PEACE PROPOSAL
TRepubIican A. p. Leased WireJ

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-German disclaimers of knowledge of Austria's intention to dispatch her proposal for binding discussion of peace are be- ing made in the face of information in possession of the American govern ment that the German government was fully aware of it's allies purpose.
 It is not known that Germany gave her specific approval to the Austrian move, but officials are satisfied that if approval was withheld it was solely for the reason that doubt was enter tained as to the success of the under taking.
 That the German government was in full sympathy with the Austrian pur- pose is regarded as established from the record. Officials today called at tention to the fact that this latest pro- posal was really nothing more than an elaboratation in many words of one of the initial peace efforts launched by both Germany and Austria December 12. 1916.
 It was said at the state department today that so far it had not been in- formed of the replies to be made by any other of the -belligerents, but it was manifest that little doubt was enter tained as to what they would be.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
BRITISH
[Republicsn AsP. Leased Wirel

LONDON, Sept. 1S.-The Brit ish have penetrated the enemy's defenses north west of St. Quentin to depth of three miles and cap tured more than six thousand prisoners. Field Marshal Haig re- ported tonight.
 The British have captured Fres- noy le Petit, Berthaucourt and Pontru, and the Australians have occupied Le Verguier, Villeret and Hargicourt.
 The high ground south of Gouze- aucourt has been carried by the British who reached the outskirts of Nillers-Guislain and occupied Gauche wood.
 TempleuX. le Guerard. Ronssoy, Epehy and Peiziere have also been taken, the troops penetrating to a great depth along the line. The statement reads:
 At 5:20 o'clock this morning the troops of the third and fourth Brit ish armies attacked with complete success on a front of about sixteen miles from the neighborhood of Holnon to Gauzeaucourt On the whole of this front. our troops advancing in heavy storms of rain, carried the enemy's positions by assault.
 Sweeping oyer the old British trench system of March. 1918, they reached and captured the outer de- lenses of Hindenburg on wide sec tors.
 "On our right. divisions com posed of English and Scottish troops. captured Fresnoy -le- Petit, Bethaucourt and Pontru. meeting with and overcoming strong hos tile resistance, particularly on the extreme right of our attack.
 'In the right center two Aus tralian divisions captured the vil- lages of Le Verguier, Villeret and Hargicourt."
 Three hostile airplanes on a night bombing expedition were brought down inside the British lines last night, according to the official statement of aviation is sued tonight. Fourteen enemy machines were destroyed alto gether and five others driven down out Of control
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
FRENCH
Republican A. ?. Leased Wire]


 PARIS, Sept. 1S.-The French attack on the right of St. Quentin, resulted in an advance of q mile and a third along a six mile front, according to the war office an nouncement. The statement says: Our troops operating with the British progressed west of St. Quentin. We advanced our lines two kilometers between HolnOn and Essigny le- Grande on a front of ten kilometers.
 We reached the western out skirts of Franchilly- Salency and captured Savy Wood and Fontaine- les-Clers. We hold the southern outskirts of Contescourt. We have taken several hundred prisoners in this region.
 We made progress to the west of Jouy (northeast of Soissons). The enemy strongly counter at tackled on the plateau to the cast of Allemant. We drove him back and gained more ground, taking 130 prisoners"
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
BRITISH TROOPS
 MAKE POWERFUL
 ATTACK LIN HUNS
Important Results Achieved
 Near St. Quentin. Strength en Grip on Strongly Forti-
 fled Part Hindenburg Line

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE, Sept. 1S.-(By The Associ- Htcd Prcss) )-rhe British troops made Q powerful attack against the German mes to the west and northwest of St (ucntin today and most important re- ilts were achieved. A deep advance uto the enemy territory strengthened Inc already powerful grip the British nave on St. Quentin. one of the most strongly fortified parts of the Hinden- burg line.
 To tho south the French co-operated n what is likely 10 prove an operation of vast portent with respect to the Hindcnburg defensive position.
 Bitter Fighting In Progress
 The zone involved in the British movement lay, roughly. between Hol- non. on the south. and Gouzeaucourt Within a few hours Peiziere. Tan- plcux -lc- -Guerard. Epehy. Ronssoy and Nillerct were behind the advanced British forces. and bitter fighting was in progress at many other points in the forward zone. More than 5000 pris- oners have already been sent back to The cages
 The advance thus far recorded-in some places more than two miles means that the British at numerous points gained the crest of the ridge along which their old front line ran rrior to the German offensive in March md from their new positions were looking down on the Hindenburg line in the valley 10 the cast.
 Enemy Bsrrage Very Severe
 That hard fighting would be encoun- "onclusion. The main enemy opposi- cred in this sector was aforegonc ion came from machine guns and artii- lcrN, The counter barrage which the Germans sent over in reply to the Brit ish bombardment was much more sc- were than the enemy had been able to provide in the recent fighting. and. as an additional new feature, the Ger mans maintained a heavy barrage over he back areas with high velocity guns which they had concentrated for the purpose.
 The smelling of the back areas dur ing an attack is to be expected but q harrage has seldom before been At- tempted, and then without great sue cess.
 Germans Surrender Frequently
 Tho German infantry surrendered luite frequently in places. In fact, j. he center of the attack, where tne Australians were working, a considsr- able number of gray coats deliber. qtely charged through the barrage tt sive themselves up.
 Today's operation cannot be consid cred as a major operation as compared with recent battles. The objective sought however. were important botl from the defensive and offensiv .'tandpoints.
 The assault began at dawn. Unfor tunately rain began to. fall about
 Continued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19

Reports Of Big Strike M1 West
 Are Incorrect

Republican A. p. Leased Wire]
 SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 1S.- Reports received here tonight from Fargo, N. D., crediting Walter Sheridan of Chicago, representing the agricultural organization com mittee of the Industrial Workers of ,he World with the statement that 45.J30 lumber jacks and miners in Arizona, Utah, and Montana are striking as protest against the sentences imposed recently on the l. w. w. defendants at Chicago by Judge landis, are incorrect.
 An investigation of labor condi tions in the states mentioned by Sheridan as being affected by d strike of protest, showed that there has been no strike of importance or even threat of strike.
 Sheridan's advices regarding the purported strike were said to have been contained in a telegram from Fred Hegge, secretary treasurer or the Lumber Workers Interna- tona Union No. 500, l. w. w. at Chicago.
 There is only one strike of min
 
 Butte, Mont, where, the copper mines are working with redN3ed forces because of walkout few days ago of several hundred min CTS who are said to have acted on instructions issued by the l. w. w. The mines affected are guarded by soldiers.
 GLOBE, Ariz., Sers. 1s.-Eieht men charged with distributing strike dodgers throughout the Globe Miami district have been ar rested and are being held pending their investigation by federal au thorities. Union miners of the dis trict are not in sympathy with the movement and have shown no in cIination toward striking.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
ENEMY A|RDOMEsARE
 THOROUGHLY BOMBED

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON THE LORRAINE FRONT. Sept. IS CBy The Associated Press)-The large part which aviation has played in the offensive operations is indicated by the summary of the first four days of the battle. q. -
 According to this, despite the heayv rains which transformed the airdonles into seas of mud seriously handicap- ped them for at least two days. tn. ayiators were not able to make more than $500 sorties covering a petiod of 4,000 hours but so thoroughly btRib- cd the enemy airdomes that the en- emy was unable to accomplish much.
 The allied pursuit groups played a. large part in maintaining an aerial barrase over the sector of the advance and attacked enemy planes and bal looms wherever found. Work of the observation corps was greatly facili- tated thereby. The pilots and ob- servers of the allied units fired more than 30,000 rounds from their machine guns at conveys on the roads. artillery and troop concentrations.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
Phoenix Is Electrified


 Down town Phoenix was electrified last evening when The Republicans bulletin board gave the gist of the dis patch from the front recounting the truly marvellous performance of Frank Luke, Jr. It was not long until the word reached the theaters where slides announced the good news.
 Phoenix in way should have been prepared a bit for something big from the young lieutenant for some days ago Bob Boardman, formerly physical di- rector of the local ''Y" and now in "Y'' service abroad, wrote a friend here say- ing that people should watch out for Frank Luke. Jr., for the young man was being ranked as one of the best flyers in France Frank Luke, Jr., was credited with having downed two Hun airplanes be- fore his record of nine German observa- tion balloons in three days This makes him one of the big men among flyers Tn France for an observation balloon is said to be much harder to down than plane.
 These balloons are sent up on a cabls and fly only about 1000 feet high often at only half that height. They direct the shooting of guns on the
 
 front line. The aviator who goes after | them has to first pass over the anti- aircraft guns of the front line and then the observation balloons themselves are each protected by anti-aircraft bat terles While each has a number of lighting planes which fight off hostile | craft. Being low in the air compared to usual airplane flights the man bent on destroying the so-called lair sau- sages" has to come down to within easy range of anti aircraft guns and takes a big chance.
 Air Hero was Born in City
 Young Luke was born in Phoenix. He was commissioned before he was 21 years ot age, in fact he is but little over T now: He was acptain of the Phoenix Union High school team and graduated in the class of 1917.
 Last September the young man en- listed in the Austin, Texas. school of aerlonautics and made such progress that Tn seven weeks he finished the course which usually takes nine weeks. w nile there he set the record for as sembilng Lewis machine gun while he was blindfolded.
 From Texas he went to North Island near San Diego to train. He showed such remarkable ability that he was the flrst in his class allowed to fly by himself and he was always accounted prize flyer. On March he sailed for france and in France he finished his tralhlnS, graduating first in flying and second Tn handling of machine guns.
 Another brother. Ed. Luke. is a. sec ond lieutenant in artillery and is now training to be an aerial observer at Fort Sill Oklahoma A sister. Eva, has enlisted in the Red Cross and IS awaiting her call to go to France.
 It is big day in the Frank JS1be ST., home and big day for Phoenix when the Associated Press. because of ms accomplishments. signals a Phoe nlX boy out for such mention as was gwen Frank Luke, Jr, in the cable dis patch last night.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
ASK FOR INCREASE
 IN EXPRESS RATES

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-Applica- tion for another ten per cent increase in express rates has been made by the American Railway Express company to Director General McAdoo, who has the proposal under consideration.
 Presentation of the application was disclosed today through a letter sent to Mir. McAdoo by Charles E. Elmauistt acting president of the National Asso- citation of Railway and Utilities com missioners. protesting against secret consideration by the director general of the proposed advance.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
Official Statements
AMERICAN
Republican A. p. Leased WireJ


 WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-Five American planes are missing as a result of an attack by a superior German force during a bombing expedition. in Lorraine, General Pershing reported in today's com munique received tonight by the war department. With the eXcep- tion of artillery activity in LOT raine and Alsace, tho American sectors remain inactive.
 The text of the statement reads: Headquarters American EXpe- ditionary Forces, September 1S- Section A-Aside from artillery ac- tivity in Lorraine and in Alsace. there is nothing of importance 70 report from the sectors occupied by our troops.
 Tn the course of bombing op- eration in Lorraine, our aviators were attacked by superior forces. Five of our machines are missing
Arizona republican., 1918-09-19
cONCILIAToRs NAMED

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-Commiss sioners of conciliation were named to- day by the department of labor to ad- just differences between employees and employers at a number of plants work ing on war orders where strikes either are threatened or in progress. Con- ciliators also were named in a dispute between smelter workers and the American Metals company, limited, SaIida Col