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Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
GERMAN sUBTERFUCE
 ALLEGED BY STATE
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NEW YORK, July 12.-Suspicion py A. Mitchell Palmer that German inter- ests have practiced subterfuge in the purported sale of German owned chem ical companies stock in America to American interests has resulted in an inquiry, begun here today by Merton E. Lewis, state attorney general.
 Stock which German interests, chief ly the Gold and Silver refinery. Of Frankfort, Germany, owned before the United States entered the war, in three allied chemical companies in America, have for several years been earning huge dividends. In the face of this, some of this stock was sold to Amer ican interests at nominal prices. It is the purpose of the alien property cus- todian to learn whether the stock transferral was merely a deception and whether or not this stock is today con- trolled by German interests.
 If this is proved. it was indicated the next step would be seizure by MT Palmer of the three American concerns the Roessler and Hasslacher chemi- cal company of New York; the Mag ara electro chemical company. Niagara Falls, N. r., and the Perth Amboy chemical company of Perth Amboy N. J.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
TH|RTY-E|GHT ARE
 ADDED TO LIST OF
 CAPTURED SAMM|ES
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WASHINGTON. July F. - The names of nine additional officers and 29 enlisted men, mostly from eastern states. who are prisoners in Germany, were announced tonight by the war department The list follows:
 Camp Bad Stuer-Lieut. Harold Willis, Paris. France.
 Camp Langensalza-Lieut. Julien N. Dow. Neoga. Ills: Frank K Miller, Madeira, Pa; Samuel Miller, Lakeville, Pa
 Camp Karlsruhe-Lieutenant James Frank Crawford. Warsaw. N. r.: Louis Medens. Caboot, Mo: Mauri,e Snow den Redmond. Pittsburg. Pa; Lieut.. Aviator John Joseph Meredith. Phila- delphia.
 Camp Heidelberg-Lieut. A. Eneas Mackenzie, Portland, Ore.
 Camp Darmstadt-Sergeant Robert Walker, Jersey City, N. J.
 Corporals Lee H. Whitehead, lief fiery, Ky: Patrick Meehan. Springfield, Mass.
 Privates Clarence Edward Newton, neapolis. Kan: James Puntillo, New ard, N. J.; Carmenile Puopolo, Avon, Mass: Rocco Summa, Woodburry, | Conn.,; Harry Switak. Philadelphia; William C.. Sweeney, South Boston. Mass; David L. Watkins, Sonora. Ky: | Hyner Akers, Norwood, Mo-; Edward Bennett, Harrisburg, Ills; Arsene l Bergeron. Turner Falls, Mass; Frank Bretschneider. Chicago: Fillipo Dan- ielo. Lynn, Mass: Russell Dodson, Vintondale. Pa.: Edward J. Doherty, Newton Center, Mses.; Owen Dough- erty, Eddystone, Pa.; Melville s. Harger, Battle Creek. Mich: Carl Hoist, Allston, Mass; George Norman. Newark N. J.: Alexander krakuszew- ski, Schenectady. N. Y; J. L. Hane. New York city: Wilfred Marquie, Fall River, Mass; Roy I. Mason, Gaines vile. Fla; Frank John Myer. Reading Ohio; James N. Muldoon, Brighton Mass.
 Camp Limburg-Private Fred Hick- man. Loogootee, Ind
 The war department announced that the American minister at Berne stated that Lieuts. Edens and Redmond hat been reported transferred to Villingen
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
AMERICAN A|R|MEN
 BELIEVED UNHURT.
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WASHINGTON, July F. - An nouncement in the German commit nique today that the sixth plane of the American squadron. which attempted to bomb CoblenZ had been shot down, left doubt as to the fate of the occu- pants. It was believed here the men in the other five machines reported yesterday from Berlin as in German hands, were captured uninjured. The Berlin statement yesterday said the five machines fell into German hands and their failure to return was report ed today in General Pershing's com munique.
 Officers here believe that the five planes were forced to land either by reason of storm or because they ran out of gasoline and it was assumed that the fliers destroyed their ma chimes before being captured.
 American aviators have carried out number of raids behind the German lines, but this is the first time that a raiding expedition has met with fail ure so far as reports here show.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
ALLIES PERFECT IN
 ALBANIA NEW LINES

ROME, Thursday, July 11.-tBy The Associated Press)-Italian and allied troops in Albania and Macedonia have succeeded in perfecting single front extending from the Adriatic sea to Sa- loniki on the Aegean sea, a distance of some 200 miles. according to the latest reports published here today.
 British monitors and Italian destroy CTS are cooperating with the Italian troops which are penetrating into the heart of Albania. These forces are flanked by French troops north of Ko- ritsa, while. further east, the Greek army. which is daily growing in effi- ciency, threatens the Bulgarian posi- tions.
 In Albania there are many Serbians and Montenegrins who have expressed their impatience to reenter the strug- gle to reconquer their native countries. The Jugo- -Slavs and the Czecho- Slo- walks there are said to believe that their compatriot in the interior of Austria will be of assistance if the al- lied offensive continues successful.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
NJ SIGN
 UT PEACE FROM
 ALLIES LEADERS
Imperial Chancellor Von Hertling Says President
 Has Declared for War Till Germany is Destroyed
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LONDON, July 12.-Debate on the general political situation was opened in the reichstag on Thursday by Im- perial Chancellor von Hertling, who discussed the retirement of Dr. Rich- ard von Kuehlmann, the German for eign secretary, the foreign policy of the government and economic prob- lems arising from developments in the east. According to German official wireless message, the imperial chan cellor said:
 T maintain the standpoint of the imperial reply to the peace note of Pope Benedict. The pacific spirit which inspired this reply has also inspired me. At the time l added that this spirit must not give our enemies free conduct for an interminable continu- ation of the war.
 Accuses President Wilson
 What have we lived to see, how ever? While for years there can have been no doubt whatever of our willing ness to hold out our hand toward an honorable peace, we have heard until these last few days melting speeches delivered by enemy statesmen . Presi- | dent Wilson wants war until we are destroyed, and what MT. Balfour, the British secretary of state for foreign affairs, has said must really drive the | flush of anger to the cheeks of every | German.
 We feel for the honor of our father | land, and we cannot allow ourselves to be constantly and openly insulted in this manner and behind these insults is the desire for our destruc- tion. As long as this desire for our de- struction exists, we must endure, to- gether with our faithful nation. Says They Must Hold Out
 T am also convinced-I know it- that in the widest circles of our nation the same serious feeling exists every where. As long as the desire for ouI destruction exists we must hold out and we will hold out, with confidence in our troops. in our army admins tration and our magnificent nation which bears so wonderfully these diff ficult times with their great priyaticns and continuous sacrifices.
 Tn the direction of our policy noth- ing will be changed. If. in spite oi
 these hostile statements by these statesmen, any serious efforts or
 paving of the way to peace were to
 show themselves anywhere, then, quite
 certainly, we would not adopt a, mega
 tive attitude from the very beginning
 but we would examine these seriousl, meant-I say expressly, seriously eff
 forts immediately with scrupulou. , care.
 Want Accredited Representative Naturally, it is not sufficient wher
 some agent or other approaches us ant says to us: I can bring about peac
 negotiations, then and there But it i
 necessary for the appointed represen
 tatives of the enemy poyers. duly au thorized by their governments, to giv , Continued on page Two)
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
WILSON vET0ES
 MEASUREF|X|NG
 PRICE 0F WHEAT
President Says Farmers of America Will do Utmost
 Without Stimulation of Price by High Minimum
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WASHINGTON, July 12.-In vetoins the s2S.000,000 annual agricultural ap- propriation bill because of it's amend ment fixing the government guaran- teed minimum wheat price at $40 a bushel. the president informed con- gross today tht he did not believe the farmers of America depend upon T stimulation of price to do their utmost to serve the nation and the world at this time of crisis
 The president said the patriotic spir- it of the farmers has been worthy of all praise and has shown them playing most admirable and gratifying part in the full mobilization of the re- sources of the country" He added that the bumper crops they have raised this year have relieved the anxiety of the nations arrayed against Germany with regard to their food supplies Charges Price is lnelastic Congress was informed the president did not believe that such inelastic price provisions as contained in the l bill could be administered in a way that would be advantageous to the l producer and consumer because they establish arbitrary levels which are quite inedependent of the normal mar ket conditions. The administrative method in fixing prices. he said. has been entirely satisfactory and should | be continued.
 A fixed minimum price of $40 a bushel, the president said, would in- crease the price of flour from S10.50 to s12.50 a barrel and would put addi- tional burden of s3s7,OO0o00 this year on the consumers. Such an increase in price, he said. would force a similar increase in Canada. thus enlarging the whole scale of financial operations in this country by the allied govern ments and affecting practically the entire world.
 Elimination is Expected The house Is expected to pass the bill tomorrow with the price fixing amendment eliminated, leaving the guaranteed price of s2.20 a bushel
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Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
FRENCH BREAK THROUGH AND ADVANCE LINES
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
FRENCH

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 PARIS, July 12.-French troops attacked over front of approxi- mateIy three miles between Castel and North of MaiIly- Raineval Gin the Picardy sector) this morning, according to the war office state ment issued tonight. The village of Castel, the Anchin farm and a number of strong German posi- tions were taken and 500 prisoners were captured. The attack pene- trated the German lines to depth of more than a mile.
 "Our troops this morning launched a brilliant attack on front of five kilometers between Castel and north of Maily Raine- val. All of our obiectives were reached and we have occupied the village of CasteI. the Anchin farm and number of strongly fortified enemy positions. French troops have penetrated the enemy lines to a depth of two kiIometers and have taken more than 500 prisoners.
 "Eastern theater, July 11.-Near varamina detachment of Bulgar- ian assault troops which had suc- eeeded in gaining a momentary foothoId upon Serbian positions were immediately driven out.
 "In Albania our troops continue to progress. On the right bank of the Devoli river, we have occupied the heights of kayany. Upon the left bank of the river we have. cleared the whole mountainous re- zion between the DevoIi and the Tomorica, with the exception of the heights which dominate the confluence of the sea streams, where the enemy continues his re- sistance. The total number of pris- oners which have fallen into our hands is more than 400."
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
BRITISH GOING F0RWARDC[OSE UP'ON MERR|S
Steady Creeping Advance
 Brings Australians to Point Within Quarter of Mile of Two Wanted

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE, July 12.-(By The Asso- ciated Press)-British operations ill the Morris sector since Tuesday have brought the line forward to within about a quarter of mile west of that hamlet and secured for the British complete observation of German posi- tiOns in the village.
 Yesterday the British gained another strip west of Morris. At one point four Australians ventured across No Mans Land and by a quick assault captured between 30 and 40. prisoners. Follow Up Advantage A considerable body of British troops was sent forward to exploit the vic tory The British line was pushed for ward without much opposition and more than 150 prisoners, with a num- Der of machine guns. had been cap tured up to today.
 This morning the operations were still being continued at various points and one strong position was captured southwest of Morris. For some time the British in this sector have had complete control of No Mans Land and the Germans hardly have dared show their heads.
 Enemy Not Up to Mark Prisoners say the discipline of their | troops in this zone is not up to the mark. Some older men of the fourth Bavarian division refused to go into the line again. It appears that Prince Franz had made them disgruntled by several severe lectures because they had allowed the British to capture SC many prisoners.
 The death of Major James B. Nc. Cudden has cast a gloom over the Brit ish air service. McCudden who hat been credited with 5S victories, wa. killed July 9 when something wen wrong with his machine.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
HEARINGS CLOSED
 0V REVENUE BILL
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WASHINGTON, July 12.-The house ways and means committee today closed hearings on the new $S,000. 900, ,00u revenue bill after re- examination of Charles Johnson Post. representing magazine and periodical publishers, and Jesse H. Neal, spokesman for pub fishers of trade papers, who presented final arguments for repeal of the zone system of rates for second class mail
 Both witnesses urged the adoption of a flat rate of 2 cents pound, or any other flat rate that would apply equally to all publications and not dis criminate against those of nation wide cir culation.
 The committee will begin executive sessions Monday on framing the reve- nue bill, although the treasury will not have ready great deal of essential data regarding incomes and excess profits until early in August.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
PROHIBITION MEANS
 MILLION T0Ns C0AL
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WASHINGTON, July 12.-lmmedi- ate nationwide prohibition is abso- lutely necessary if the extra 100 900, : GOO tons of coal year needed by the country in it's war on Germany is to be mined, Fuel Administrator Gar field has been informed by the Ma tional Coal association, representing bituminous coal operators producing 400, 100000 tons of coal annually Dr. Garfield is understood to have laid the associations resolution before President Wilson for his considera- : ton.
 In his statement tonight the associ- ation said that in the opinion of a special committee of it's members from virtually all coal producing sec tions of the country which has in- vestigated the question. cannot have both booze and sufficient coal this winter"
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
RAILWAY MEN HOLD JOINT CONFERENCE
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NEW YORK, July 12.-Railway ex- ecutives embracing virtually every important transportation system in the country. their legal advisers and a committee representing the National Association of Owners of Railroad Se- curities, held a joint session here to- day to discuss standard form of con- tract acceptable to the government, the railroads and holders. of such securI- ties.
 At the conclusion of the conference. T. De Witt Cuyler, chairman of the railway executive advisory committee, issued statement accepting in the main the contract already formulated by the federal administration, subject to notifications already virtually guar anteed. These, it is said, concede a greater measure of protection to pay ment of interest on bonds.
 The Securities Owners association whoseholdings are estimated at fully $4000 900, 000,did not concur in the ac- tion of the railroad men and adopted resolutions instructing their counsel to prepare amendments to the proposed contract.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
MAYOR SAYSL. W. w.
 BEST IF CITIZENS

CHICAGO, July 12.-Wallace N Short, a clergyman and mayor oi Sioux City, Iowa, when called as a witness in the I. W. W. tfial today, tes- tified that the I. w. w. were attendants of his church and were the best citi- zens.
 "They always impressed me as men of high character" he declared. "Prac- tically all the I. w. w. members in Iowa with whom I have come in con- tact. appeared to be all right"
 James Rowan, who testified all dur ing the morning session, completed his testimony early in the afternoon with a summary of his general conclusions on economic and industrial matters He commended President Wilson's book, "The New Freedom" Rowan alst gave his reason for believing that the | I. w. w. may prove the most eff cient means for solving the labor prob. l lem.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
HEALTHY AT CAMP
 SHOWN BY RECORD
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CAMP KEARNY, San Diego. Cal. July 12-The general health of the fortieth division last week was better than the previous week and non-ef- fectives were below the anticipated rate-20; 194 men per thousand un- derwent medical attention.
 After holding it's old place at the top of the health columns only a week the 145th (Utah) field artillery was dis placed by the 18th sanitary train, whose rate was S.7. The Utahans rate was 119. The 18th military police (New Mexico) by dropping their rate to 12.3, including prisoners, got into third place. the highest in the scale they have been.
 The 18th engineers. largely Colo rado organization. was next with rate of IA; the 18th field signal bat talion followed with 15, and the fifth New Mexico machine gun battalion was sixth with 15.5.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
SIX CONSPIRATORS
 RECEIVE HEARINGS
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MORALES, Ariz., July 1.-Six of the eight persons arrested here June 30 last on charges of conspiracy to violate the neutrality of the United States through an attempt to foment a rev olution in Mexico were held for trial in the U. s. district court after a hearing today before L. s. Commissioner W. A. OConnor. Witnesses named Juan Cabral, said to have been at various times follower of both Carranza and Villa and Felipe Angeles, at one time commander of Villas artillery forces as leaders of the alleged plot
 NJ. A. Collins, a former merchant of Nogales. was included among those held. The others were Mexicans
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
U-BOat Again
 Operates Off
 Eastern Coast
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 AN ATLANTIC PORT, July 12. "A German submarine, appearing 30 miles off Cape Race on July 6, captured the Norwegian bark Manx King and ordered the crew of 1e to take to the boats, it was learned tonight, when the survivors were brought here on a British steam ship which picked them up at sea. The survivors said they did not know What became of the bark, whether she was sunk or converted into raider by the submarine.
 The Manx King, 1,729 gross tons, left here two weeks ago. She is the first craft to meet a U-boat so far north.
 The crew explained they became excited and promptly obeyed the order to abandon the bark. Pulling away rapidly, they were overtaken by darkness before seeing what disposition had been made of the sailing vessel. None of them re- ported having heard any explosion.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
CALL FOR MORE MEN
 TO PRODUCE SPRUCE
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WASHINGTON, July 12.-Provost Marshal General Crowder today issued a call for an additional 5000 men from 3S states to produce spruce wood in the forests of the northwest for airplane construction. From Class only men who are qualified for gen. eral military service may volunteer until July 23, but after that date suf- ficient men will be selected from Class 1 to make up any deficiency in a states quota. The men are to b.. train July 29 for Vancouver Barracks Vancouver, Washington.
 Some of the allotments by states follow: California, 319; Colorado, D Kansas. 5; Oklahoma. 50; Texas. 14l
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
MORE MEN DECORATED

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, July 12.-(By the Associat- cd Press) ).-Seventeen members of the New England division were decorated oy General Pershing this afternoon for theroism in engagements on the Toul ssctor. These were the last of num- per cited some time ago to receive the distinguished service medal. The cere- mony took place during a shower at a picturesque spot in the rear of the Marne front.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
RANGER IS KILLED
 BY DRAFT EVADERS
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AUSTIN, Texas. July 12.-State Ranger Dudley White was shot and killed by draft evaders early today near Broadus, San Augustin county, and Ranger w. I. Rowe was wounded, according to a message received here today by Adjutant General Harley from the. sheriff of San Augustin county.
 Rangers White and Rowe were sent to investigate reports of draft evad- CTS gathering near Broadus. It is be- lieved they were ambushed. A posse of F rangers was dispatched there late today. Ranger White was the son of Captain R. E. White. former mayor of Austin.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
ULSTER LEADER IN ..
 SERIOUS POSITION
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BELFAST, July 12.-By the Asso- ciated Press)-Sir Edward Carson, leader of the Irish Unionist party, at a meeting of Orangemen here. said the position of the Ulster leader was one of grave anxiety.
 The government was constantly torturing and terrorizing the Ulster ties. Sir Edward said. and in the midst of this great world war the indignity was put upon them of be- ing threatened with subjection to those who had not the faintest con- ception of what the words freedom and liberty meant.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
HINDENBURG SAYS
 MUST HAVE TIME
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AMSTERDAM. July 12.-Field Mar shal von Hindenburg recently wrote a reassuring letter concerning the war to General von Recht. president of the Fatherland party at Naumberg, ac- cording to the Cologne Gazette.
 Things are going we'll" von Hn- denburg wrote. "only our friends, the arm chair strategists, must allow us a breathing space, which cannot be dis pensed with nowadays when battles last eight days or longer, when the entire army can no longer be concen- trated on a single battle field and when both great powers of the world are able to produce artillery which can en- ter into action with full force simul- taneously on the entire front.
 Therefore, patience."
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
WILMARTH BROWN IS
 NAMED IN CASUALTY
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WASHINGTON, July 12- Lieut.. Wilmarth Brown. listed in today's cas- ualty list as having been killed in ac- tion, was a graduate of the Fort Myer officers training camp. He had been secretary to Major General Leonard Wood and Major General Hugh l.. Scott and was direct descendant of Dr. Gustavus Brown, surgeon general of the continental army.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
CAN'T CARRY SUGAR
 ACROSS TO MEXICO
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FL PASO, Texas, July 12.-Orders were issued today by the collector of customs at Fl Paso that hereafter no sugar will be permitted to cross into Mexico. Heretofore residents of Jua- reg have been permitted to purchase sugar in Fl Paso in small quantities and under the same regulations as apply to residents of Texas. The dis continuance of the practice followed the discovery by food administration inspectors that 100000 pounds oI Mexican sugar is being held in Fl Paso bonded warehouses for specula- tion.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
ARMY AND NAVY MATCH.

CHICAGO, July 12.-Barry Greb
 claimant of the middleweight cham pionship of the navy, and Eddie Me- Goorty. claimant of the middeweighi championship of the army, have beer matched to fight for the cham pionship of the United States army and navy. it was announced tonight
Arizona republican., 1918-07-13
FIRST TIME TO VOTE.

AMARILLO. Texas, July 12.-For the first time in the history of Pot ter county. women will vote on July 27 in the democratic primaries and it developed tonight when their reg istration had been completed. that more women, by 40. are qualified to cast their ballots than men.