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Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
Next Move Conceded to
 von Hindenburg; Boches Tell of Killing Allies and British State Facts
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 WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE, May 11.-Another day has run it's course without any infantry action of great importance having oc- cured along the far eastern battle front. Certain posts at various points, desirably located, continue to be the objects of pickering between the op- posing forces and the artillery was busy pounding out its freight of de- struction. But von Hindenburg, to whom the next move has thus far been conceded, was still holding his hand.
 Line SWays Back and Forth and occupied q pile of brick, once the Scherpenberg hill, and they also smashed the Germans out of Boulooze cabaret, nearby. But an enemy counter attack during the night seems to have forced the French to retire to their previous line. Boulooze is on com paratively high ground which has been hotly contested in recent days.
 French Start Advance
 The French this morning initiated a local operation on a little stream known as Viverbeek, which empties into the southern end of Nickenbush lake but, according to the latest re- ports, no decision has been reached in this enga cement. It seems passing strange that the enemy has not made any big drive before this and it will be stranger still if many days pass without a renewal of the offensive. There is no doubt that the Germans are anxious to begin operations as soon as possible and the delay-if such it may be termed-indicate the prob ability of an extensive push being pre- pared.
 Hun Hampered by Allies l The completion of the enemy plans undoubtedly has been hampered greatly by the excellent work of the allies, particularly in the aviation and 1 artillery branches, but even this could hardly hold back an attack indefinitely | There are many signs that point to another violent attack, such as ush- cred in the offensive of March 21, and a large part of the battle front would be involved if what seems to be the present plans of the Germans were i put into execution.
 The Germans have recently made some extravagant claims in their wire- less dispatches regarding the British casualties, it being asserted that
 enormous losses" had been suffered by the various British units on tho Lys and Somme battlefields. Real Figures are Given
 It now is possible to give the losse. ot few of the units referred to. Here are some typical instances of allega. tons made by the enemy. The Ger. man statement asserted that the 56tl division was almost completely wipet out" This division lost 43 officers an, l,425 other ranks. The Fifth Berk shire regiment was, according to tn Germans, "annihilated." The Berk shire casualties were 15 officers an, 800 other ranks. Berlin asserted tha the Twenty third royal fusiliers regi ment was among the regiments whicl have suffered most heavily This uni lost five officers and 250 other ranks
 The Fourth Yorkshires, Berlin as serted, were captured almost com pletely.' The Yorkshire had 191 me missing.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
.Other'S Day, CdrnntiOn Of
 White iS Worn

Wear a white carnation today in honor of your mother.
 Everywhere in this broad land today is being observed as "Mother's Day." one day of the whole busy 365 set aside for the especial remembering and honor. ing of the mothers, living or dead.
 By ballot never taken, by unan- imous consent never spoken, by a law not on statute books, the carnation has been adopted as the emblem of Mothers Day, and the tens of thousands of these little flowers worn today in lapel or on gown will betoken the fealty and love and remembrance of son or daughter for the mother living or dead.
 In thousands of churches today the mother will have a special place in the sermon, will be the theme of many a discourse. Cards posted in conspicuous places in hotels and public buildings caution the son or daughter to observe the day by writing letter to their mother.
 In proclamations by executives regarding Mothers Day, a special reason for it's observance is noted in the sacrifices of the great war and the silent, yet heroic part the mothers of the nation are called upon to assume.
 In calling upon the people of Arizona to observe .his Sunday, May t2, as Mothers Day, Cover nor Hunt says:
 Since our country has entered upon the war for the freedom of the world, have made many calls upon the people of this state ap- pealing to their patriotism and of- ten to their generosity. The re. sponse has always been immediate and spontaneous. And so in mak- ing this proclamation it is with the feeling and the hope that the answer will come from every cor ner, from every home and from every heart in the state.
 "The second Sunday in May has for the past few years come to be accepted as Mothers Day. This year it seems that every day is Mothers Day. The soldier goes to his duty tuned to the excite ment of the hour and the com panionship of his fellow soldiers; the wage earned goes to his work with the firm determination to do his utmost, but the mother must stay at home-wh her many du- ties, to be sure-but always with the solitary thought that the lives she has brought into the world are somewhere on the field of battle. Hers is the real-the greatest sacrifice. All that can sustain her is the belief, the surety, that the sacrifice she makes will insure for the mothers of tomorrow a world made free for the bearing of their children.
 Therefore, with prayer in our hearts and smile of comfort on cur lips, ask the people of Ari- zona to dedicate the 12th day of May to the mothers. May God bless them and keep them"
 GEO. w. P. HUNT,
 Governor of Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
LONDON REVIEWS
 FIRST SOLDIERS
 NATIONAL ARMY
British Capital Turns Out
 to Greet First Soldiers of Americas Army; Review
 by Royalty and Premier
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 LONDON, May 11.-Three thousand American soldiers marched through London today. They were men of the new national army of which London had often heard, but whom they had never before been privileged to see in marching order,
 The weather was perfect and London turned out in masses and lined up along the broad avenue of The Royal Borough of Westminster" The crowds were even greater than on the occasion when the American Engineers marched over the same route several months ago.
 Friends and Brothers
 There was @ difference in the well come which London gave to today's marchers. When the engineers marched, American troops were curiosi- ties and were cheered as something novel and new. Today London has be- come accustomed to the American khaki and today's marchers were greet ed as friends and brothers.
 Nearly All from Gotham
 The Americans, who were virtually all from New York city, marched in columns of fours from Wellington bar racks over a three mile route, circling that part of London in which are To- cated the government offices, the em- bassies and the principal public build ings.
 With American preciseness, the pa- rade kept exactly to the time table laid out for it. The first men filed out of the parade ground at Wellington bar racks into the famous Birdcage walk at exactly 11:45 o'clock.
 Premier Gives Praise
 On the war office balcony were Premier Lloyd George and the war cabinet, which had suspended it's sit tings in order to view the paraders. The highest compliment MT. Lloyd George could pay them was to say ad- miringly, "They have the same swing as our Welsh troops"
 At Buckingham palace King George and Queen Mary, the dowager queen, Alexandra, and the Duke of Connaught stood in front of the middle gate, where they shook hands with General Riddle. The king took the salute from the guard of honor which, with the famous Grenadiers' band, was drawn up in the street
 King and Queen Praise
 At the end of the parade, the king and queen congratulated General Riddle, who chatted with the royal
 
 party for several minutes.
 The Americans returned to Washing ton barracks for luncheon, as the guests of the British Guards regiment. They returned to camp by an early afternoon train.
 A touch was given the parade along the line of marchby several banners and flags. On the front steps of the ministry of munitions, girls held up a banner with red and blue letters on white, reading: Gee, this is bully. Say, where do we go from here?"
 Page Reviews Troops Ambassador Page reviewed the troops from a point just in front of the embassy steps. To his right and left end slightly behind him were Vice. Admiral Sims and Colonel Slocum and a detachment of the United States troops as an embassy guard.
 The troops took about p minutes to pass. The greater part of the crowd was at Buckingham palace, but the sidewalks. windows and porches about the embassy were black with specta- tors.
 The approach of the column was (Continued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
FRENCH
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 PARIS, May 1.-The Germans attacked the French lines today after violent artillery fire south west of Mailly- Raineval and gained a small section of territory, which was retaken by the French by a brilliant counter attack, accord ing to the war office announce ment tonight. The Germans suf- fered heavy losses.
 The text reads:
 After very violent artillery preparations the Germans, with special assault troops attacked this morning our positions in the Bois La Cauneu southwest of MaiIIy- Raineval. Favored by mist, the enemy gained a footing in the northern part of the wood, but was driven out by a brilliant counter attack by our troops, who com pietely re-established our lines. The Germans suffered very heavy losses and left in our hands about one hundred unwounded prisoners, fifteen machine guns and material.
 "There was lively artillery ac- ton in the region of OrvilIers- SoreI."
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
BALLOON ACCIDENT
 |S MADE MYSTERY
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May H. Leaping from the basket of runaway Sausage" balloon which broke it's moorings at Camp John A. Wise, near here this morning. two cadets, after thrilling cross country ride, landed in safety by means of parachutes which were attached to their uniforms. One cadet named McKenna, landed near a small town in Comal county 20 miles from the city. He dropped from height of 800 feet. McKenna, who declined to give his initials or the name of his companion, said the latter leaped over the side of the balloon basket when at height of 2.500 feet and he saw him land safely, get up and walk away. Both men returned to camp John A. Wise tonight where Major Brewer. camp adjutant, declined 10 discuss the incident, except to say the men were safe.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
LEN. MAUR|CE| |S LIN RETIRED PAY
 FUR HIS ACTION
Military Authority Paying for Note to Press Which
 Caused Crisis in Lloyd George Cabinet in London
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LONDON. May Il. - The army council, having considered the ex- plantations rendered by General Fred erick B. Maurice, has decided that he shall be placed forthwith upon retired pay.
 The retirement of General Maurice was made known tonight by brief statement from the war office. It reads as follows:
 cred the explanations rendered by Major General Maurice of breach oi regulations committed by him in writ ing and causing to be published a let ter which appeared in the press on
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
HUN REPORT OF DAMAGE DONE IS
 SHOWN TO BE LIE
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
ENGLISH

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 LONDON, May 11.-Field Mar shaI Haie's report from General headquarters in France tonight, says:
 "A raid attempted by the enemy in the neighborhood of NeuviIle- vitasse was repulsed. There is nothing further of special interest to report"
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
Small Enaaaemcnts
GLOBE SUBURB HAS
 s6,000 FIRE LOSS
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GLOBE, May Hire of unknown origin destroyed the postoffice and general store, an unoccupied store building, two private dwelling houses and rooming house at Copper Hill, a suburb of Globe, this afternoon The estimated damage is S6,000. No insurance was carried by any of the owners The fire department was called upon for assistance and aided in stopning the fire
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12

CHICAGO, May 11.---C. c. Kohlsaat, for years judge of the United States circuit court of appeals. died suddenly at his home here tonight. Heart dis ease is believed to have been the cause. He retired apparently in the best of health but an hour later called his wife, dying shortly after she reached his side.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
SHIP LAUNCHED IN DARK

BEAUMONT, Texas, May 1.-The Beaumont Shipbuilding and Drydock company launched No. 1 ship here to- night in in!Sy darkness. the 350O- ton Ferris-type vessel sliding into the water at SEQ o'clock. The company launched the ship tonight in order to start another ship on the same ways Nordav morning.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
MT. CoRNo SToRMEp

ROME, May II. - Italian troops stormed Monte Corno and took about 100 prisoners, two guns and four ma- chine guns Thursday night, according to an official statement issued by the war office.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
WELL SHOOTERS KILLED

WELLSBURG. w. Va. May H. Robert Pugh and J. l.. Williams, oil well shooters. were instantly killed five miles from here today by the explo- sion of a quantity of nitroglycerine.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
NINE MEN COMMENDED

WASHINGTON, May 11.-Secretary Daniels today commended nine men of the United States steamship Parker for sallantry and heroism displayed in the rescue of survivors of the steam CT Glenart Castle, sunk February 26.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
SUMMER AT CAPITOL
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WASHINGTON, May 1l.-President Wilson has decided to spend the entire summer in Washington this year as he did last, so that he can keep in con- stant touch with the war machinery.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
WAR TAX DEBATED
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WASHJNGToN May Necessity for war tax legislation at this session of congress recommended by Secretary McAdoo was debated briefly today in ihe house.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
FRENCH HERO WILL TELL TALE IF WAR
 AT MEETING TODAY
MASS MEETING PROGRAM
 FOR TODAY AT 3 O'CLOCK

Presiding - Dwight E. Heard, chairman State Council of Defense. Welcome to Visitors-Governor George w. r. Hunt.
 Addresses Georgee Porinton Chandler, representing the National Council of Defense.
 Professor Guy Stanton Ford, dean of the University of Minnesota.
 Speaker of the day-Lieutenant Paul Perigord, of the French army. Music-Indian school band. Lead CT. Peter A. Venne; Phoenix Libertr chorus, director, William Conrad Mills.
 Committee on arrangements--J. D. Loper, Colonel W. A. Glassford, Charles F. Osburn, c. R. Green.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
GERMAN
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 BERLIN, May ii, (via London.) -Heavy losses were inflicted on the American troops southwest of Apremont and north of Parroy by a strong mine bombardment, ac- cording to the official communi- cation from general headquarters today. The text of the statement reads:
 "On the western bank of Avre the enemy obtained footing in Grivsnes park; for the rest his attack broke down with san guinary losses.
 There were reconnoitering en- agreements on the Disc -Aisne canal and in Champagne and northeast of Panth- a-Mousson.
 "In Apremont wood, we repuIsed the advance of French battalion which was supported by pic cr.eers and flame throwers.
 By means of strong mine bombardment We inflicted heavy losses on the Americans south west of Apremont and north of Parroy.
 "In the kemmeI region the ar tiiery activity was lively at in tervaIs and we carried out minor operations successfully.
 local attacks by the French north of kemmeI and near locre were repuIsed.
 "On the Somme battle field vio lent infantry engagements often developed. After artillery prepar- ations extending over several hours English regiments attacked in vain our lines in Aveluy wood. Their attacking waves suffered heaviest losses under our fire. Night at tacks by the enemy against Han gard also failed"
 Small Engagements
 BERLIN, May ii, (via london.) The official report from general . headquarters this evening says: "There were local infantry en- agreements on the southern bank of the lys and the western bank of the Avre. Otherwise there was nothing of importance"
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12

Sweeping through the west and southwest in a blazing path of pa triotic fervor. rousing the people to greater heights of feeling and inspir- ing them with the desire to work in unity and to give all and to sacrifice all to save their country and the world from the clutches of a despoiling
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Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE
 ASSOCIATED PRESS
JUDGE kOHLSAAT DEAD

Among them is Electrician David L. Morgan, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
FIGHT TRANSFERRED FROM LAND ID SKY
 BY BRITISH A|RMEN
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WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE, May 11.-There has been much air fighting during the last few days, and the British airmen have fully sustained the great reputation they es- tablished early in the war.
 Several days ago near Ypres. one British machine attacked five Germans single handed. The Britisher engaged one enemy and fought him until he fled. The English pilot then went after another German and pressed the attack so hard that the enemy was forced into a nose spin in an attempt to escape. The ruse was futile, how ever, for the Britisher followed him down, firing steadily into the helpless German machine until the latter finally turned on its back and fell.
 British Plane Attacked Another British plane was attacked by six enemy machines which came at it from below and behind. The British observer opened fire at close range, riddling the leading German machine which diyed and then burst | into flames.
 The British bombing squadron has been doing wonderful work. Tons of l high explosives have been dropped | causing heavy casualties. The British machines also have been employed constantly in attacking the infantry from low attitudes and in many cases veritable slaughter has resulted.
 Eight Destroyed, Five Damaged In addition to destroying eight of the 20 German airplanes which, as related yesterday were engaged so success fully Thursday by two British ma chimes, the British aviators sent down five others damaged. The battle be- gan when the British aviators attacked seven German planes, two other enemy formations came up, raising the total of German machines to twenty, but instead of retiring, the two British fighters pressed the attack.
 In and out among the large enemy force these two planes with their gal | lant crews, swirled and charged, work
 ing their rapid firers like mad One of the Britishers got on the tail of a big German machine and riddled 1t with bullets. The enemy airplane hung quivering in the air for a moment and then turning its nose toward the earth, crashed down with sheets of flames bursting from it.
 Three Machines Burn
 The seven other German machines were shot to pieces in rapid success sion and took the final plunge. three of them leaving a wake of fire and black smoke to tell the story of the terrible fate suffered by the men strapped in their seats. The other enemy machine was forced to abandon the fight because of their crippled con dition, were seen to dive away in the hope of reaching ground safely. Thirty minutes had sufficed for the two British machines to accomplish all this. Only seven of the twenty , enemy planes remained in the air. The , British had used up all their ammuni- tion in the furious melee, however, and : there was nothing to do but withdraw, which they did in safety,
Arizona republican., 1918-05-12
wv WHEREAS, the Congress of the United WM States, on the second day of April last, passed the following resolution

Resolved by the senate (the house of represen- tatives concurrng) that it being duty peculiarly incumbent in a time of war humbly and devoutly to acknowledge our dependence upon Almighty God and to mplore His aid and protection, the president of the United States be- and he is hereby respectful lyrequested to recommend day of public humilia- ton prayer and fasting to be observed by the people of the United States with religious solemnity and God for the safety and welfare of our cause, His blessings on our arms and speedy restoration of honorable and lasting peace to the nations of the earth;' and,
The Washington times., 1918-01-04
CITIZENSHIP QUEST
GETSALEXANDRIA
MAN IN TROUBLE

An expert photographer, expert ma.
rhinist, and electrician, Willy Edel
stein. who says he lives in Alexandria,
Va, and goes 10 work at the Potomac
Electric Light Company every day, re-
turning in the evening to his home in
Alexandria, was taken in custody to-
day by orders OF the United States
Marshal Splain TO investigate his
status OF citizenship and nationality.
When taken before Assistant Dis
lrict Attorney Arth, Edelstein made
confusing statements as to his citi-
Eenship. He said he had applied for
naturalization papers, ana that his
Ease would be called in Judge Wad-
dell's court in Alexandria on Tuesday,
and that he expected to be admitted to
American citizenship.
Edelstein told Mr. Arth that he
made a mistake when he declared his
intention Of becoming an American
citizen in that he stated he was A
German citizen. He said he was a
Russian Jew, and not a German. and
had Judge Waddell change his appli-
cation accordingly.
Mr.. Arth says he discovered among
EdelEtein's effects a paper showing
hat he was a member Of the German
Iandstrum, or the last line Of military
resource. II Edelstein is q Russian
subject, the German authorities could
not order his services in the German
army. He said he was proprietor Of
a studio in London, and that members
Of the royal family were among his
patrons. He is held in the District
jail pending Judge WaddeITs action
on Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1918-01-04
DENTISTS HEARING
IN SECRET BRIDE
CASE ON JAN. Il

RICHMOND, Va. Jan. 4-Dr. Lem
ueI ]. Johnson. young Middlesex. ".
c. dentist in Jail here accused of the
murder by poisoning of his secret
bride of three months, will be ar
Taigned in police court here for a
preliminary hearing on January IL. It
was decided today. following a con-
ference between Commonwealth At
torney George Wise and Detectives
Wiley and Smith. who are working
up the evidence.
This means that the Commonwealth
will be given more time in which to
gather evidence against the young
dentist. and opportunity will be given
to bring a number OF witnesses here
from his North Carolina home.
The preliminary hearing scheduled
for yesterday could not be held be-
cause fthe absence from the city
of DR.. J. N. Whitfield. coroner Of
Richmond. who is in GoochIand as a
witness in the trial Of DR.. Asa w.
Coroner WHITFIELD made the snaly
sis OF the contents of the dead brides
stomach, and found that she had died
of cyanide of potassium poisoning.
He will also tell OF the keen interest
taken in the analysis by DR.. Johnson,
the accused. and OF the dentists
queer actions" when he left the
coroner's Office to return TO his home.
II became known here today that
Louis o. WendenbUrg. who prosecuted
Henry Clay BeESty convicted wife
murderer. has been asked to assist in
the prosecution of Johnson Harry
NJ. Smith, who defended Beatty, has
already been engaged as counsel for
J ohnsOn. TO b. associated with At
torney John =. Woodward, OF Wilson,
n
The Washington times., 1918-01-04
A VERTTAsLE SPHINX.

SEr-Hhy are you so unlike me in
company? Why Is Il you talk so lit
tle?"
He-Because, my dear. wait until
have something to say.-EXchange