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Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
GERMAN RELATIVES
 NO CAUSE ID QUIT
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WASHINGTON, June 17.-Secretary Baker made it plain today that the war department does not consider man a conscientious objector because he refuses to fight Germany and Aus tria and supports his claim by the contention that he has relatives fight ing for the central powers.
 The secretary approved court mar tial sentences ranging rom IS months to two years imposed on men at Camp Upton. New York, and Camp Gordon. Georgia.
 Since they are not regarded as con- scientious objectors, they will not have the right of a review of their cases by the special board appointed to hear appeals of such objectors.
 Secretary Baker held with the courts that, since the men were citizens of the United States, regularly inducted into service under the selective draft service law, they were in duty bound to fight for the country, and that they could not select the country against which they would bear arms.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
AMERICAN
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 WASHINGTON, June 17.-Aside from patrol activity in Picardy, Lorraine and the Vosges, no i'm portant developments at points held by the American troops in France were reported in tonieht's communique from General Persh- ing. In the vosges a hostile raid was broken up by the American fire.
 The statement follows:
 There have been no important developments at any of the points occupied by our troops. In Pi- cardy, in the Chateau Thierry re- zion and in the Woevre artillery fighting of moderate intensity has occurred. Patrols have been active in Picardy. in Lorraine and in the Vosges, where hostile raid was broken up by our fire during the niqht."
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
STOREKEEPER|S
 WOUNDEDBY MAN
 TRYING ROBBERY
J. E. Vardaman, Proprietor
 of Acre City Store, Is
 Victim of Night Rider Who Escapes After Crime

Al 2 o'clock this morning it is re- ported that Vardsman, the Acre City storekeeper shot by a would-b be burglar last night, will probably live. But one bullet struck him. It entered the ab- domen just below the navel pr. L. D. Dsmeron has the case. It is reported that the bullet struck showcase be- fore striking the man, thereby probably saving his life.
 Sheriff Wilky himself was the first of the relief force from the city to reach the scene of the crime.
 Crouching behind counter and watching l. F.. Vardaman, proprietor of the Acre City grocery at Wilson and Tempe road. remove the money from the cash register and turn out all of the lights in preparing to close for Inc night, an unknown man fired two shots in rapid succession at Narda- man. The man entered the store by screen door at the side of the build Ing and crouching he used a pole in opening the door that the proprietor If the store might not detect him.
 Mrs. Vardaman hearing the shots and her husbands cry of pain turned on the light just in time to see the robber make his exit through the door he had entered.
 The sheriffs office was called up immediately and Sheriff WilSy and several deputies responded to the call and investigated the report of a per- son who informed the sheriff that a machine without lights dasned down the road from the store shortly after The shooting.
 The injured man was removed to a hospital in the city where his chances Tor recovery are said to oe only fair.
 While the exact result of the shots Is not yet known it is reported that ono of the bullets entered Vardaman's abdomen. This is the dangerous wound which may prove fatal.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
MEX|CANS ALLOWED ID COME WITHOUT
 L|TERACY TEST ING
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WASHINGTON, June 17.-Modfica- ton of immigration restrictions in- cluding the elimination of the literacy test so as to permit Mexican aliens to enter the United States for the pe- riod of the war to work on farms and railroads and in coal mines was an- nounced in an order issued today by the immigration division of the depart ment of labor.
 The order is effective June 20 and will apply only to aliens for whom employment has been arranged. When they no longer have employment the immigrants will be returned to Mex ico.
 Employers of such aliens will be re- quired to pay current wages, but must deduct therefrom 25 cents a day until $100 has been accumulated, after which s1 a month will be withheld The entire fund will be returned to the immigrant when he leaves the country.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
TUNGSTON MAY NEED
 PROTECTIVE TARIFF
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DENVER. Colo.. June 17.-Colorat1., tungsten producers, at an all-day hearing today before F. P. Costigan, chairman of the federal tariff com mission, and Guy Riddell, metallurgi- cal expert for the commission. pre- sented statistics to show a need of protective tariff on the metal.
 Men employed in the industry in Colorado now are only fourth of the 5000 once employed. the tariff experts were told. The industry. witnesses said. not only is essential to the state, but to the nation as well.
 The hearing will continue tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
AMERICAN PRISONERS

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE. June 17.--(By the Associated Press. IA German raiding party took a few American prisoners on the Lune- vile front this morning The enemy raid followed a patrol fight. in which the Americans penetrated the enemy trenches killing one German and wounding another.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
MERCHANT CRUISER
 SUNK BY SUBMARINE
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LONDON, June 1.-The British armed mercantile cruiser Patia, 6,105 tons. was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine on June 13, accord ing to an announcement made by the British admiralty tonight. One officer and fifteen men are presumed to have been drowned.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
DEAD AIR |S CAUSE IF AV|AT0RS' DEATH

CLARKSDALE. Miss, June IT, Dead air" caused by the intense heat of the past few days was said to have been responsible for the airplane acci- dent near here today in which Lieut.. Frederick W. Keller, stationed at Camp Dick, Texas. and Serg. Edgar E. Chapman. assigned to Park field, Mill lington. Tenn. were killed. They were flying in specially equipped machine from Park Field to Camp Shelby, Hat. tiesburg, Miss, to take part in signal corps maneuVers
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
GERMANS DRENCH|NC AMERICAN LINES IN
 ALI KINDS 0F GAS

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES ON THE MARINE. June 17.-(By The Associated Press).-The Germans to- day began using gas to a greater extent along this front than they have done heretofore. The Bois De Belleau came in for it's share. but notwithstanding the heavy gas and other smelling the American lines remain intact.
 An American patrol crossed the river Marne last night east of Chateau Thierry and at once established con- tact with the Germans. After an ex- change of shots the Americans re- crossed the river safely by means of boats.
 A heavy rain began falling late this afternoon.
 Infantry Inactive
 There has been an increase in the artillery and aerial activity along the Marne front but the infantry has not been engaged in the last A hours.
 The enemy artillery fire in the sec tion east of Chateau Thierry has been increasing for some time and the American fire has increased propor- tionately. The Germans last night started to construct footbridge across the Marne at this point, but were dis covered and abandoned the attempt even before the American machine gunners on the bank could get into action.
 Use Mustard Gas
 To the west the Germans have taken to drenching certain localities with mustard gas. One of these places is Belleau wood. the Germans apparently thinking that this was the only way to drive the American troops out. But it was not. for they are still holding all their positions and at the same time are giving the enemy some clouds ot American gas to worry about. German airplanes today and late last evening were very active. There was hardly moment when the hollow bark of the Archies was not heard The en- emy has been especially active agains the sausage balloons. The downpoul of rain late today caused a temporary lull in the artillery duel.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
Mrs. Busch Born Here

ST. LOUIS. June 17.-Inquiry was made by the United States officers here late last fall into the status of Mrs Busch's citizenship. It was found that she was born in this country and th/ her husband. the late Adolphus Busch, was a naturalized American.
 Two of Mrs. Busch's daughters are wives of German subjects and she stayed with them while in Germany. Other members of the family are American citizens.
 Mrs. Busch and the two daughters residing in Germany were each left an eighth of the estate valued at $20,- 000,000.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
NATIONAL GUARDS ID
 DO FEDERAL SERVICE
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WASHINGTON, June 17.-SiX Ma tional Guard cavalry regiments now being raised in Texas will be inducted into the federal service immediately upon their organization, for service on the Mexican border.
 Major General Carter. chief of the militia bureau, disclosed this plan to- day in discussing the national guard program before the senate military committee.
 In all some 5000 men have been en- listed in the new national guard and 24000 more are wanted.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
CHARLES IS SAFE
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AMSTERDAM, June 17.-Emperor Charles is with his troops on the Italian front, according to a Vienna dispatch to the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant. No German troops are par ticipating in the offensive, the dis patch adds,
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT
 ID BE IN MARYLAND
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BALTIMORE, Md, June II. - The heavyweight battle between Fred Full ton of Rochester, Minn., and Jack Dempsey of Salt Lake City, which was to have taken place at Danbury. Conn. will be staged at Oriole park here, July 4, 1t was announced here tonight.
 The state superintendent of police in Connecticut has declared the bout would be violation of the law of that state. The bout will be. 15 rounds. The articles of agreement will be signed in New York
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
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WASHINGTON, June IA nation wide conspiracy between manufactur- CTS and contractors agents in Wash ington 10 solicit government war or ders under an agreement to pay com missions illegally to the agents was disclosed today by the department of justice.
 General Raids Are Made
 Simultaneously with the announce ment raids were made on hundreds of manufacturers business offices throughout the United States in search of papers showing the scope of the il- legal practice and four Boston busi- nessmen were indicted in Washington on charges of acting as contingent fee agents.
 Contract to Give Percentage
 Even before the results of the raid were fully reported here tonight, off, cials indicated they had evidence that scores, perhaps hundreds, of contracts have been made with manufacturers who were under pledge to turn over to contract commission agents in New York and other places a percentage of their profits.
 Claimed Special Influence
 Officials said the manufacturers
 
 surances of the agents that they had special influence with army officers or others in charge of letting contracts, and under threat to use that influence against the manufacturers. Agents were said to have already made thou sands of dollars in fees.
 Officers Past Probed
 This development led to investiga- tion of the relations between certain army officers and these agents. all though there is no definite indication that these officers are knowingly in- volved in the conspiracy. Secretary Baker is making a thorough investiga- tion in cooperation with the depart ment of justice and tonight authorized the statement that he would go to the bottom of any suspicious cases. Secre- tary Daniels is keeping in close touch with the investigation. The situation
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
COUNTER ATTACKS IN HILL COUNTRY RESULT IN CAPTURE OF 45OO WHILE
 AUSTRIANS CLAIM l2,000 PRISONERS

Associated Press War Summary Received Over Republican AYOT alone the Italians and their British and French M comrades in arms holding in check the Austrian of
 fenslve along the greater part of the hundred mile battle front from the region southeast of Trent to the Adriatc but they have turned aggressors on some of the important sectors, especially in the mountain regions
 Allies Recapture Some of Lost Ground
 Counter attacks in the hill country in the north at era points have resulted in the occupation by the allies of ground won from them in the initial onslaught and the tfication of their lines while sfenng of the front along the Pave river has made impossible further fordng of the Istream by the enemy.
 Hard fighting still is in progress with the Austrians bringing pressure against the allies both the northern and eastern parts of the battle field in endeavor to gain access to the plains.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
OFFICER DIES UNDER KNIFE

CAMP KEARNY, San iDego, Cal, June 1.-The death of Second Lieuten- ant Eugene D. Anderson, 157th (Colo- rado) Infantry, following an operation, was announced today. His widow lives in San Diego
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
ENGLISH

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 LONDON, June 17.-Field Mar shaI Haiqs report from British headquarters in France tonight mentions only minor raids and the usual artillery activity along the British front.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
DEFENSE COUNCIL
 MEASURE PASSED
 BY LEC|SLAT LIRE

The most stubborn fight of the spe- 'cial session of the legislature was ended yesterday morning when the house adopted the report of the house Conferrees on house bill 26, the coun- cil of defense measure, by unanimous vote and concurred in a senate amend ment which had been overlooked by the conference committee in it's con- sideration of the bill on Saturday. That amendment was one changing the membership of the county. The bill originally placed the membership at from 10 II; the senate amendment reduced it from 3 to :. There was no expression of opinion and the bill was at once transmitted to the governor.
 Consul General Speaks
 Soon after the legislature convened British Consul General Ross of San Francisco appeared and was asked to address the house, which was then en- gagged in the committee of the whole, discussing the Americanization bill. which provided. among other things, for the establishment of night schools for giving instruction in the English language and American ideals to non- English speaking foreigners. The dis tinguished visitor naturally took the subject of education as his opening,
 
 10 see women engaged with the men in framing the laws of the state.
 The consul general is Scotchman. He spoke of the schools of Scotland, which he said were superior to those of England. The school system of his country, he said, was such that no child. however poor, need be without an education. He was pleased to learn that the same condition obtained in Amehica.
 Speaks of American Aid.
 Mir. Ross spoke of the appreciation of what America had done for the allies in the war; of the facility with which the American troops had mastered the game of war; of the sacrifices the country had made in permitting the hrigading of it's forces with those of the allies. and of the comradeship which had been so quickly established between your Sammies and our Tom mies.' The war. the speaker said, would be continued until the Hun had been put where he belonged, in the ground. and the Germans had been made good. Mir. Ross also delivered q brief address in the senate.
 Marsh Bill Is Passed
 The senate passed the Marsh bill for the confscation of automobiles or other vehicles employed in the trans portation of intoxicating liquors. after extensively amending it. by giving it the appearance of prohibition rather than n military measure. In it's orig inal form the bill established a for hidden radius of 200 miles from any military or naval establishment. That radius was increased by the house to 400 miles. The senate cut out all ref arence to such establishments and
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Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
AMATEUR RED CROSS GOLF

PHILADELPHIA, June 17.-Max Morrison and Chick" Evans. amateurs, today defeated Walter Hagin and James Barnes. professionals, one up in an exhibition golf match for the benefit of the Red Cross.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
BUSCH WIDOWS
 PROPERTY N0W
 |S TAKEN OVER
Federal Government Takes Holdings Worth Millions Under Alien Property Act
 Because Mrs. Busch Away
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WASHINGTON, June 1.-The en- tire estate in this country of Mrs. Lily Busch, widow of Adolphus Busch, late millionaire brewer of St. Louis, Mo, has been taken over by the govern ment under the alien property law.
 Mrs. Busch Is Back
 This fact became known today in connection with the return to America of Mrs. Busch, who has been living in Germany for several years since the death of her husband. The govern ment has not yet appraised the proper ty, which consists largely of breweries in St. Louis and other cities stocks and bonds and real estate in New York, but it is generally believed to be worth many millions.
 Seizure Months Old
 Mir. Palmer said the seizure was made some months ago and that the Union Trust company of St. Louis has been operating the property for the government.
 Under the law. which permits the government to seize the property in this country of any person resident in Germany, title to the entire estate has reverted to the government.
 Comes Through Havana
 MTS. buSCI NHD IS i4 years Olu was in Havana over Sunday on her way to the United States from Germany through Switzerland and Spain. She is accompanied by her attorney Harry D. Hawes. who went to Switzerland to confer with her several months ago. It is understood that Mrs. Busch plans an effort to regain her estate
 Claims She Is Loyal
 It is understood that Mrs. Busch will insist that she is a loyal citizen o1 the United States who did not forfeit her citizenship by reason of her resi- dence in Germany since her husbands death.
 Denies contribution
 Mir. Hawes, her attorney, in a recent statement, denied that Mrs. Busch hac contributed a large sum to the Ger man hospital service and said that he, four children in this country had in dicated the loyalty of the family by making large contributions to the American Red Cross and heavy sub- scriptions to the Liberty loans.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
Allies Recapture Some of Lost Ground
MontelIo Attacks Violent

The strokes of the enemy are par ticularly violent on the Montello pla- teau, the highest bit of ground along the middle reaches of the Piave, the capture of which would give him con- mand of the roads leading through Ire viso to Venice and a fair way west ward through the province of Treviso The Italians are inflicting heavy cas- ualties on the troops of Emperoy Charles which crossed the river at this point.
 Famous Loop Involved
 To the south of the St. Andrea to Fossalata, respectively the northern and southern Hanks of the famous Benson loop where last year the Aus trians effected a crossing of the Piave, only later to be driven back with san- guinary losses, and from Fossalata to San Dona di Piave the fighting also is of violent character with the Italians heroically and successfully. according to the Rome war office, holding the line of the river.
 Driven Back Over River
 Between Candelu and the Benson loop where the Austrians crossed the Piave in Saturdays fighting the Itai- ians have driven them back to the river bank and are endeavoring to push them across the stream. The latest Austrian official communication records the gain of additional ground west of San Dona di Piave.
 Both Sides Take Prisoners
 Thus far the Italians. British and French troops have made prisoner of more than 4,500 Austrians, while the AlIc t1ia prisoners have been taken by the Aus trians.
 Although the fighting has died down considerably in the mountain region 1t lis expected soon again to be resumed with increased violence. Emperor Charles is reported to be at the front and thousands of endorsements for the armies are said to be moving southward.
 French Front Is Quiet There still has been no return to the heavy fighting of last week on the battle fronts in France, although sev- eral engagements of greater import than the usual raiding operations have taken place. Counter attacks against the French in their newly won position between the Disc and the Aisne deliy- cred by the Germans Monday were re- pulsed The French captured 370 pris. | oners and 25 machine guns in the fighting.
 Americans Expect Attack Northwest of Chateau Thierry. es- pecially in the Belleau wood, the Ger mans are treating the Americans to large waves of gas and shells. Their efforts have gone unrewarded, howev- CT, so far as breaking the line is con cerned. American patrols east of | Chateau Thierry again have crossed the Marne, attacked the Germans ana returned to their base.
 In Persia the Turks are reported to have captured the city of Tabriz.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
GERMAN

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 BERLIN, (via London). June 17. The official communication from general headquarters today says: "liVely reconnoitering activity led to violent infantry engage ments at many points on the front. Southwest of Ypres and on both sides of the Comme the fighting revived in the evening.
 "On the battlefield southwest of Noyon the artillery activity in creased in intensity in the evening. Between the Ourcq and the Marne we captured 120 prisoners in local rai6s.
 "The booty in guns captured by our advance between Montdider and Noyon has increased from 150 to more than 300, including some of the highest calibre. The booty in machine guns amounts to far more than a thousand.
 Between the Mouse and the Moselle we inflicted losses on the Americans by an advance on both sides of xivray and destroyed parts of their positions. Reconnoitering attachments brought back prison CTS out of the French and Ameri- can trenches in the Vosges and in Sueunda.
 Eight enemy airplanes and eight captive balloons were brought down yesterday"
 "NOTHiNG NEW"
 BERLIN, (va london), June 17. The evening report from general headquarters says:
 "There is nothing new on any
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
MINNESOTA LINES
 UP FUR LOYALTY
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ST. PAUL. Minn., June 17.-Gover- nor John A. Burnquist, opposed for the republican nomination for governor by Charles A. Lindbergh. who was en- dorsed by the non partisan league gained a notable lead on the face of the scattering returns received from twenty six counties tonight.
 Shortly before midnight republican leaders at the state Capitol forecast Burnquist's renomination by a heavy majority. It was pointed out, however, that some rural precincts had boiled majorities for Lindbergh and that more probably would go the same way.
 Loyalty Is Real Issue
 The contest between Governor Burn quist and former Congressman Lind bergh overshadows all issues. Ling bergh, endorsed by the non-partisan league. was the storm center. Loyalty was the leading issue of the campaign. Burnquist's supporters charged that Lindbergh's speeches were un-Ameri- can and that the policies of the non- partisan league were unpatriotic. Lindbergh asserted he was loyal and said his war criticism was aimed at "unscrupulous profiteers."
 During the campaign many non-par- tisan league meetings were interrupt ed. Several were dispersed by county officials and home guard organiza- | tions. Tar and feathers, yellow paint and effigies with German inscriptions figured in several sensational incidents. Since the beginning of the campaign. non- partisan leaders have been con victed of making unpatriotic utter ancps
Arizona republican., 1918-06-18
ITALIANS AND ALLIES TURN ACCCRI TAKE PRISONERS
IS CONSPIRACY FOR
 ARMY CONTRACTS

Manufacturers and Contractors Agents Agree to Split Percentage On Government Work, Middemen Claiming to Have Special "Infuence" at Washington; Federal
 Department Conducts Raids All Over United States