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Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
FIRE AT AMARILLO
 TOTAL S30,000 LOSS
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AMARILLO, Texas. July Fire, the origin of which has not been de- termined, totally destroyed the ware house and contents of the Pierce Oil corporation, located near the Santa Fe railroads general offices here, spread to half dozen freight cars which were standing upon a siding nearby, and entailed an aggregate loss esti- mated tonight at $30,000.
 Tom White, in charge of the ware house, discovered the blaze, which had burst out behind him and blocked his pathway to the door. He smashed window and escaped from the build ing.
 Lubricating oil cup grease and axle grease were burned within the building, while two tanks of kerosene outside were destroyed. Several minor explo- sions for a time endangered adjacent property.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
GIGANTIC TASK
 ACCOMP PL|SHED
 BY AMERICANS
Exact Number of Men Upon
 Way and in France on July 1 Was 1919, ,155; President Gives Figures

WASHINGTON, July 2.-American troops sent over seas numbered 1,019,- 155 on July 1.
 President Wilson, who gave to the public a letter from Secretary Baker disclosing a record of achievement which the President said must cause universal satisfaction and which will give additional zest to our national celebration of the Fourth of July"
 In Little Over Year.
 The first units-non combatant-left American shores on May 8. 1917. Gen eral Pershing followed F days later and at the end of the month ITS men had started for the battle fields of France. June saw this number in creased by 12,261 and thereafter khaki clad crusaders" from the western re- public followed overseas in a steady stream until upwards of 300,000 had departed when the great German thrust began last March.
 Speed Up Man Power.
 President Wilson's determination to meet Germany's supreme effort with the utmost of Americas available man power to assist the desperately resisting French and British armies is sharply reflected in the movement of troops during the last three months The March sailings of S3,S11 were in creased in April to 117.212. May saw another 244.3445 men embark and last month 276,372 were sent away. making a total for the three months of 637, ,929 This, Secretary Baker said later put I-the troop movement six months ahead of the original program.
 Thirty Divisions in France. Substantially 30 divisions now arc in France ready to meet whatever move the German staff has in prep aration. Some of these divisions al | ready have been formed into the first field army under Major General Liz gett, others are holding trench sectors Continued on page Two)
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
BASEBALL STATUS
 PROBING STARTED
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BOSTON, July Proceedings to de- termine the status of professional baseball players under the new work or fight" rules were begun tonight when summonses were sent to IA play CTS of the Boston National League tear, ordering them to appear before the local draft board in the Brighton district Braves Field where the team plays, is in this district.
 The players summoned include all the members of the team except Wal ter Rehg, Ray Powell and Joseph Kel- ly. who will enter the United States naval reserve this week. and Captain Charles Herzog, Ed. Konetchy and Tom Hughes who are beyond the mil itary age.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
-O-- SENATOR IS WORSE

WASHINGTON. July 2.-Although no marked change was reported to- night in the condition of Senator Till man of South Carolina. who suffered another stroke of paralysis last week members of his family stated that if anything. his condition was less favor able. The paralysis was said to be progressive and leaving the senator who has remained unconscious since Sunday. less responsive. Hi9 re- mains strong.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
NEARLY 5 BILLION
 PAID 0N INCOMES
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W WASHINGTON, July 2.-Taxes on incomes and excess profits for the fis- cal year ending last June 30, levied un- der the war revenue bill enacted bv congress last year totalled S2,S21, ,34O.- sol, the treasury department an- nounced tonight in making public rev enue collections by states. Total rev enue collections from all sources were s3,671 ,91S,236.'
 New York led the states in income land excess profits taxes with a total of S6S9. .917. .031, while Pennsylvania was second with e496,0S7,2u. The cellec- tions from other states include: Illinois s276,16S.59 Ohio s23t, ,0S7.44I. Massa- chusetts s166,59S. 752; California ST. 2s0.3O2 Kansas s26.l25,166: Oklahoma Is1S,263, 347; Texas S24,415,964.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
B|G AIR FIGHT |S WON BY AMERICANS

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, July 2.-(By Associated Press)-An American air squadron composed of nine machines had a thrilling half hour fight this morning north of Chateau Thierry with Ger man flight squadron of the same num- Der. At least three of the German planes were driven down plunging to the earth, and up to 6 o'clock tonight two of the Americans had not re- turned.
 Attack is Immediate.
 The American airmen, acting as a patrolling party came upon the enemy shortly after [ o'clock in the morning, and immediately attacked With the advantage of the offensive the Amer jeans succeeded in getting above their adversaries and after furious ex- changes at an altitude of more than two miles drove the Germans down a mile. Two of the American aviators saw one of the Nieuports, driven by an American pilot, go into a dive and disappear, but three American pilots have reported that they observed tracers go through the fusilage oi three enemy machines within a few minutes of each other, the planes crashing earthward
 Try Many Maneuvers. The fighting was fast and all kind. of maneuvers were brought into play 1 Finally, the Germans made off hur. | riedly.
 When the Americans returned tC their field they found two of the pa trol missing and they have not beer 1 heard from so far.
 | One machine had been struck thir | teen times: one bullet grazed the ga, | tank, another cut a strut, while th, fusilage was like a sieve. The American pilots credited witt bringing down the German planes ar, | William J. Hoovver of Hartsville, s
 C.; Alfred A. Grant, Denton, Texas
 and John MacArthur, Buffalo, N. Y.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
PROCLAIMED EXCELLENT PILOT

PARIS. July 2.-Edward Parsons, of Springfield, Mass. a member of the Lafayette escadrile. is mentioned in official citations which were printed in the Official Journal today. Parsons is cited as "an excellent pilot who has downed three enemy airplanes."
 Jacques de Lesseps is mentioned for his brilliant conduct in distant night bombardment raid"
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
- - LIVERPOOL TO CELEBRATE

WASHINGTON, July 2.-American Independence day will be observed in Liverpool with solemn church services and an entertainment for officers and men of the American army and navy. The state departmet received word to- day that the lord mayor of Liverpool and other officials will join with American officers in attending church services and later $500 American of ficers and men will be guests of the city at a dinner and theatrical per formance.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
DISPOSE OF HUNS
 PLANES AND BAGS
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LONDON, July 2.-British airmen yesterday disposed of 42 German air planes and two balloons, according to the official report on aerial operations issued tonight. Of the airplanes, 25 were destroyed, l5 driven down out of control, and two landed behind the British lines. where their occupants were captured
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
MILLION ALREADY ON WAY
Copper Price
 Raised to %
 CentSStandard
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 WASHINGTON, July 2.-The price of copper has been fixed at 26 cents per pound, an advance of two and one half cents over the former price, the war industries board tonight announced. The new price which is subject to the approval of President Wilson went into effect today and will continue untH August 15.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
FAMOUS MINISTER DIES

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 2.-Rever- end Dr. Washington Gladden., the ma : tionally known Congregational minis ter and author of this city, died this morning, following a second stroke of paralysis suffered last Sunday. Dr. Gladden. was S2 years of age.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
CONGRATULATIONS
 SENT BY PERSH|NG
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WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, July 2.-Gen. John J. Per shing has sent his congratulations to the American troops operating in the Chateau Thierry sector for their gall lantry in recent fighting. His message 10 the field commander in the Chateau Thierr ysector reads:
 Please congratulate in my name the officers and men who took part in the action in the Chateau Thierry re- zion on the afternoon of June 25, when 240 prisoners and 19 machine guns were captured from the enemy"
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
GERMAN CAMPAIGN IN RUSSIA |S 0V
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LONDON, July 2.-The German Finnish campaign against the Mur- mansk region in northern Russia has begun. Masses of troops have con- centrated on the Finnish Russian bor- der and at several points have crossed the frontier and fired upon the Rus sians. This information is contained in a dispatch from Helsingfors to the Nya Dagligt Allehandrax of Stock holm and transmitted from Copen- hagen by the Exchange Telegraph company.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
BILL DIDN'T COME UP

WASHINGTON, July An effort by Senator Fall of New Mexico to bring up the woman suffrage resolu- tion failed in the senate today, the vice president ruling the senator out of or der
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
PROGRAM ABOUT
 COMPLETE FOR
 FOURTH EVENTS
Phoenix People Will Give Vent to Patriotism In
 Celebration Such as City Has Not Yet Seen

Keen enthusiasm has been returned the efforts of the general indepen- dence Day committee, and from every source have come most cordial assur- ances of participation and support. This was evidenced by the reports pre- sented last night at the committee meeting.
 The details of the days schedule are very nearly complete.
 The parade has been placed in charge of Chief George o. Brihbois.
 Only one street will be used, Wash ington. from Seventh avenue to Fifth street. all the way on asphalt. At Fifth street the marching Organiza tions will fall out and will proceed in street cars and autos to Eastlake park, while the sections on wheels will continue eastward.
 Start will be at 10 o'clock sharp on Thursday morning.
 Formation of Parade
 The Indian School band will take station at West Washington and Sev- cnth avenue and will he followed in line by the Phoenix Police reserves and Spanish War Veterans and they by the G. A. R. and other veteran so- cieties and auxiliaries in autos. Any other marching societies will be well comed, but it is believed that about all the rest of the parade will be in machines.
 Automobile Positions
 Automobiles decorated for entry in the competition should take position on the south side of West Washington, west of Eighth avenue. Other autos Avill follow in column, the line extend Ing backward toward the Capitol.
 The floats are to assemble on West Adams sstreet, headed at Seventh ave- nue. There they will be numbered by an assistant to the grand marshal and will be sent into the parade at proper ,intervals, according to number Inci- fdentally, there is shade on Adams street
 Music for the auto sections will be furnished by the Pioneer band, patri-
 Continued on page Two)
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
GERMAN
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lhCRdbiiNdH TN- 1SoSNN w IT
 BERLIN, July 2.-(Via Lon don)-AIied attacks west of Chateau Thierry have been re- pulsed by the Germans, accord ing to the official statements is- sued today. Attacks against the German lines at other points, the statement adds, also have failed.
 The statement reads:
 At many points along the front strong surprise firing attacks were made preliminary to enterprises launched by the enemy, which ended in their repulse.
 West of the Disc and south of the Aisne there was lively recon noitering activity. Strong partial attacks by the enemy south of the Ourcq and west of Chateau Thierry were frustrated in our fighting zones."
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
American Gets Iron Cross

All the prisoners questioned today expressed their relief at being cap- tured. One speaking excellent English said to the correspondent: Thank the Lord, I'm out of there. The American artillery smothered us more than once and the infantrymen fight like wild devils without a single fear, but when the fight is finished they are gentle men. One could have killed me, but did not, and I gave him my iron cross for my thanks
 Sweep All Before Them The attack by the Americans on the Vaux positions was so terrific that they swept right through the enemy lines and had their object been to con tinue the advance, they could have done so with the greatest ease, as virtu- ally everything before them had been cleared. So great was the enthusiasm of the men, the officers in some cases had to look sharp to keep them from going beyond the set objectives. Expert Counter Attack Itsis not improbable that the Ger mans are planning another counter at tack for the coming dark hours, but
 preparations have been made t1 meet
 them.
 | A vast quantity of material, consid-
 ering the size of the operation, is be-
 ing taken to the rear, but probably will
 not be tabulated for several days.
 In the fighting west of Vaux the
 Americans stormed several enemy
 nests and killed or captured the occu- pants: then turned the guns the other
 way, using them effectively against tho
 enemy rear areas.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
AMERICANS CAPTURE HALF THOUSAND PRISONERS
AMERICANS SWEEP REGIMENT
 OF ROCHE AWAY

NNY ITH THE AMERICAN FORCES ON THE WV MARINE, July 2.-(By the Associated Press. J.
 An entire German regiment has been virtually annhilaed in the fighting west of hill 204 according to official information The total number of Germans cap red by the Americans is estimated to number about 300 including seven officers
 Many groups of prisoners have been sent to the Others have been located in hospitals where they taken after beno wounded
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03

The German counter attack which ferceIy con ducted was launched against the American positions at clock this morning. It resulted in the Americans further increasing their number of prisoners Virtually the mander of the enemy attacking force was annhlated
 The Americans penetrated the enemy $ line to depth of about Hlometer and half on front of four ko- meers All day the front line troops have been subjected to heavy shell fire They had shelter one patch of woods they occupied but those who did not enter the wood have only protection which they had provided for themselves with their entrenchng tools or by taking cover in shell holes From crater slightly in advance ot the lne but on it, from technical point of view Amer can soldiers this afternoon let their comrades know where hey were when of their party leaned over the lip of the crater and waved his helmet
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
BRITISH

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 LONDON, July 2.-Field Mar shal Haig's report from British headquarters tonight says that beyond the normal artillery ac- tivity on both sides in various sectors there was nothing to re- port.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-03
Bad Fire in Aetna Plant

MOUNT UNION. Pa, July 2.-Fire here today destroyed four buildings of the Aetna chemical company. About 100000 pounds of gun cotton were de- | stroyed. The loss is estimated at S900,OOO. There was no loss of life but
 several employees were severely burned
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19
|TALY SENDS TROOPS TO:
 FIGHT ALONGSIDE ALLIES

Roms, April 19.-Premier Or la. do announced in the Chandler of Deputies this morning that Italian troops would be dispatched to the I tile front in France at once.
 The Prime Ministers announce ment was received with a storm of applause.
 l.. his speech the Premier said that Italy could not remain ab- SC. t from the battlefieIds in France. She wished to bring to her Allies tangible proof of her solidar- ity ana that very soon Italian regi- ments will be flying their colors ever he fields of Picardy besides
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19
TROOPS MAY
 POLICE FRISCO

San Francisco, April It was announced today that the responst- bility to improye the conditions in Sal Francisco would probably be uIdcilahcn by the military aHthori- tirs. taking ihe policing of the city away rrom ha city police. Tn" conditions of vice and l@wIcsEnoss here is growing daily, oud il seems as though the municipal police are unable to better the condition.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19
PERSHINGS MEN
 GET PRAISED

With American Army in France, Friday.-General Pershing received a letter today from General Rawlin- son, commander of the British Fifth Army in France ir which the latter declared it was largely due to the assistance of American engineers that the rBitish army had been able to check the advance of the German army in the Picardy section.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19

With British Armies in France. Several Gaucrics of field guns have been brought mp to the sup port CS Gen. Vou QUast's troops, and Immediately upon their ar rival they began pounding the viI- lages ia the areas back of the Brit ish lines.
 North Of the Lys river the Brit ish communications their sup ply bases are continually under in direct sun fire.
 Yp"cs is treated to an intermit- tent shcIlirg from long range small bore guns.
 Of tFe British operations there seems to ro a determination to break the German advance and turn if into a withdrawal or re- treat. British guns are keeping up an i, tense fire which is harass-
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19
HUNS FAIL ID
 GET ACROSS

With British Army in France, Friday.-G German forces numbering mere than ten divisions driving furicusIy against the British de- fense between Givenchy om the La- Bassec and st. Venant in an at mpt 10 effect a crossing of the LeBassce canal are being held fin firm manner. The British are fufiictiug heavy losses On the Haas as they make dash after dash fierce their way cross the open.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19
DOLLARS
 ID BE MELTED

Washington, April IS. - The Sil- yer Bill was today pissed by the United States senate.
 The provisions Of the bin call for the withdrawal from the United States treasury three hundred and fifty million silver doll@ls which are to be melted into bullion in or der to meet the foreign trade bal auces.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19
ENEMY OWNED
 PLANTS SEIzEO

Washington, April 19. - The seven million dollar plants of the Bosch Magneto Company, To- cated in Springfield, Mass, and Plainfipld, New Jersey, which are owned by enemy aliens, have been taken over by the United states 9 vernment, ano the output of these plants will be used for man ufacturiEg products for the Am erican aeroplane service.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19
BRITISH ARTILLERY HI ENEMY
 COMMANDS IN OPEN FEED

ing the enemy, and preventing the Huas from improving any position which they occupy.
 On inc north flank of the Lys battle field the struggle is cease less. Fresh troops are brought up and the exhausted ones retired.
 Southeast of Ypres, the British artillery occupies a cluster of hills, and from these points of vantage seven assaults of the Germans were reppIl,d. the enemy troops being raked Ly the British cannon fire.
 From this point the British ar tnlery caught the troops of General Marshall and General Zudohna, crossing all old shell torn battle field. and before they could be retired. both commands were fear fully smashed by the accuracy Of the British gunners. 4
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19

London. Friday.--m an attack which they launched yesterday even i..q usairst British positions around Giyruc.y. on the southern side Of the Lys river. German troops were @, mpls'ely repu)sed with heavy loss aS
 The War office also announced this morning that attacks made to- l"y ou the British lines in the nor them part of the Lys battle area, am south of Mount Kemmelthe en- amy vas successfully repulsed..
 There was no change along the Q. ire British front during the nj Int. while the British army aided by French reserves are holding the German, On the Flanders front.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19
HUNS PREPARE
 FOR THE FRAY

Win British Armies .u France, Friday Quiet prevailed along muc yt ,h, Flanders front Throughout mo-. Q. the forenoon. although Mt. k mw., ou the uortherIy side of th's battle area was being heavi- y bomharded This afternoon the bouharImeut iucreased in fury, presumably in preparation for a trn>n assault by the Germans
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19

"Lct there be no misunjerstand- iug,' says President Wilson. "Our present and immediate task is to win the war and nothing shall turn us aside from it until it is ac- com; liShed."
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19
PRESIDENT P}0CLAIMS SUNDAY
 APRIL 28 AS LIBERTY O5y

Washington, April 19. - By a proclamation issued by President Wilson this morning. Sunday, April 2S. has been set aside as "Iiberty Day" throughout the Union.
 The proclamation calls every com
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19

Paris, Friday.-The French War Office today announced that the French armies fighting in the re gio. of Amlens have captured the Necal wood, and made considerable advance against the enemy in seY- erel other sectors.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19
HUNS CAN'T GUT THROUGH
 STRONG ALLIED DEFENSE

The French army has gained con- siderable ground along Ayre southeast of Amiens by q heavy counter attack on front extending for ever two miles. The attack, ac- C Iding to the French commmtca- ton tu the Paris War Office, car r.. | The French troops to the out skirt. of the village of Castcl.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19
those O. the French, British, Ameri- can, Belgian and Portuguese.

Washington, Friday. - Accord ia to an announcement made to- day by the Italian Ambassador in this citJ, passing his uthority on q radio dispatch which he received Italian regiments are already in Fra (" an1 now formI the right wing O the Allied armies. The mes sa!.e is said to have come from the Italian premier, and states that the Italian troops should be in the thick Of the battle.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19

Amsterdam, April 19-Reports have reached here 10 the effect that German troops stationed at the German military camp at Beyerloo, in the province of Limberg, are re- fusirg 10 go to the front. This re polt reveals further mutiny on the part of German soldiers to that reachi, here a few days ago.
 Many of the soldiers who refus- e to oDey the orders to make ready for movement to the front have been shot.
 The men protested against the
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19
RHEIMS NOW
 PILE RUItS

Iau., Friday.-After battling
 .tla l.r James which have been .:.:. :, .Ir;uusly in Rheims for the as, week, the forces were with 'awn today, as there is no further @5rk c-r them to accomplih, their efforts having proven futile, and th city is now nothing but a pile ot smoking ruins. It is estimated that during the past week the en- cmy fired more than ons hundred thousand shells into the city says a @o~cs. ondent of LeMatin.
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The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19
BRITISH GAS
 2000 GERMANS

Paris. Thursday.-A report re- ceiyed at the French War Office from the British headquarters in France says that m oua days fight ing on the northern front, BriusA troops suffocatcI mvre thau two thousands Huns who We're caught within range of the gas bombs without the protection of gas masks,
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19
AUS7RIAJS REFUSE ID GO ID.
 WESTERN 0R ITALIAN FRONTS

This is looked upon as an idnica- ton thai the Austrian troops are be coming tired of their long Service, and are now beginning to show their dissatisfaction at the prOtracted length of the. war.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-04-19

Washington, April 1S.-Accordmg to report received by the war de partner. tEis afternoon. Austrian troops in UArl;n3 have refused to do service oI the western front in France, and also iu the Italiau dis tricts.