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Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
NO MORE PROMOTIONS
 FOR MEN IN SERVICE

WASHINGTON, Dec. Secretary Baker said today that the war depart ment is pursuing a fixed policy in de 0ying all promotions to officers who Ire on active service The blanket order of November II, cutting off pro motions, both in the home forces and overseas, he indicated will not be modified, and the only way in whici officers who have been recommended for promotion can attain the advanced rank is through the inactive list of the officers reserve corps.
 MT. Baker said the department was proceeding on the theory that with demobilization. a great many captains, majors and officers of high rank would be left unassigned. It is regarded as wholly unnecessary from the point of view of the department, he indicated that any additional officers in higher grade be created, as the available sup ply of officers in any grade will more than meet all demands.
 The one point upon which the sec retary indicated that his decision was final was that no promotions would be made of men on active duty, and this applies to regular officers holding increased ranks in the war army, as well as to those who came from civil life
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
TELL INTIMATE FACTS
 IN JOHNSON'S TRIAL

ELKTON, Mir, Dec. 1S.-The John son family occupied the witness stand during the session today of the court which is trying Charles H. Johnson, former bank teller, for the murder ot Major William R. King, army engineer, at Aberdeen, Maryland.
 Three incidents were given in John sons testimony which the defense held as reasons for his ordering Major King to leave his home. On one occasion Miss Esther Osborne, who is a ward of the Johnson's, was sitting upon a couch in their home, and Major King, enter ing the room, sat beside her and patted her hand.
 A pair of pajamas belonging to Major Horan were left in the Johnson home to be sent to him. Major King sug- gested. according to the testimony, that Miss Osborne put her name in the coat, so that Mrs. Horan would be- come angry.
 Hpon another occasion, it was testi- fec .. for King entered the bedroom ofMrs. Johnson, where she and Miss of Mrs. Johnson, where she and Miss Johnson to thread a needle for him. This was mentioned at the dinner table that evening, and Johnson, it was tes- tified, became angry.
 Mrs. Johnson in her testimony said Major King was always agreeable and polite to her and to Miss Osborne
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
RUSSIANS MEET ID
 LINE UP THEIR PLANS

PARIS, Dec 18.-Four ambassadors of the revolutionary regime in Russia met in the Russian embassy here yes terday to discuss the Russian situation and it's relations to the peace confer ente. Those attending the meeting were B. A. Kakhmeteff, accredited to the United States; M. Malakoff, ac- credited to France; M. Stakhovich, ac- credited to Spain, and M. Giers, ac- credited to italy. M. Nabukoff. the ambassador to Great Britain, is ex- pected in Paris in a few days.
 The first session was informal and no decision was reached as to how Russia's interest will be laid before the conference. The Russian ambas- sadors probably will meet the perma- nent peace delegates informally within the next few days and ascertain the attitude of the leading entente powers before framing a definite statement as to the position of Russia.
 Much depends on the conference of the representatives of the United States, Great Britain, France and Italy. The preliminary meetings of the representatives of these four DOW CTS to determine the broad principles of the conferences are awaited with much interest by the minor powers. Russia, China Serbia and the other lesser allies are awaiting an an- nouncement of the attitude of the four great powers while they are working informally preparing their own cases.
 The headquarters of the different peace missions are crowded with agents of various countries seeking in formation about the probable number of delegates to be accredited to each nation and the program of procedure.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
Visits American Mission

PARIS, Dec. 1S.-President Wilson today paid his first visit to the head quarters of the American mission, con ferring briefly with Colonel E. NJ. House, Secretary of State Lansing, Henry White and others and inspect ing the organization now rapidly talk ing shape.
 No decision has yet been reached as to the number of delegates which will represent each country, the arrival Of the British delegates being awaited. The claims of the British colonies to participation in the congress is re- ceiving serious consideration. At the same time it is feared that unless some limitation is placed on the number of delegates, the conference will become too large to accomplish results.
 It is understood that the British gov ernment proposes to have five dele gates at the peace table and that the United States will have three repre- sentatives at the conference.
 The original plans contemplated the conclusion of the conference in April or May, although there have been many delays and some confusion in the preliminary work of organization, some of the delegates, the Americans included, are optimistic that the labors of the conference can be concluded in that time.
 An outstanding development today was the Announcement by President Wilson of @ published story that he had accepted a plan formulated by the league to enforce peace.
 An official statement made it plain that the president believed that a league of nations was indispensable to the maintenance of peace, but that he had never directly or indirectly en- dorsed the particular plan of the league to enforce peace.
 It was said today that former Presi- dent Taft personally submitted the plan of the League to Enforce Peace to President Wilson, who considered il as portion of the great mass of ma terial being assembled on the general subject
 On the question of representation in the peace conference, it is reported China will be accorded full representa- tion. The opinion was expressed by some members of the American mis-
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
SAFEGUARD RETURNING MEN

NEW YORK. Dec. 1S.-With the re- ceipt of information from the depart ment of justice that thirteen white slavers" had left Philadelphia for New York, because of the horZ2coming or American troops through this port, District Attorney Edward Swann an nounced today that New York is going to be made safe for returning soldiers and sailors" and that he had assigned an assistant to fight against any estab- fishing of vice conditions here.
 Members of the old vice trust which was exposed several years ago are try ing to revive traffic in immortality" the prosecutor added: T have information that they are about to bring women here from all ~arts of the country. W- have the names of some of these men and they are being watched"
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19

at these points will be in readiness to respond to calls for aid by American shipping in distress, and facilities will be afforded for needed repairs and supplies.
 The other naval establishments in Europe have been ordered abandoned as rapidly as possible, and progress ln this respent has already been con siderable. The United States navy had 27 aero stations along the European roast, the material for which, except Rt Brest, Gibraltar and the Azores is being shipped home. Naval trans ports relieved of carrying munitions will hereafter convey food supplies.
 It is expected that the army also will soon be able to use number of its transports similarly on eastern voy- ages.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
FACE ID
 FACE WITH WORLD
 FINANCE PROBLEMS
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-A new era in American finance" replete with new and momentous problems, demanding no less serious consideration than those of war" is predicted in the December bulletin of the federal reserve board, made public today
 Rationing of the financial resources of the country during the transition period, not widely differing from that required when the nation was at war; aid to foreign governments through the medium of banks, in addition to that which may be required from the Amer ican government; prevention of infla- ton; limitation of industry to ''thos lines which may properly be called es sential," and methods for absorption Of war loans, were some of the sug gestions made for securing a sound ec- onomic basis for the future.
 With the termination of the war, tn United States. in common with tht rest of the world, is confronted with problems and needs growing out of re- construction, but in the opinion of tho board, definite limits must be set to the requirements of public financing.
 The liquid capital of the country. 3 the bulletin continues, may for a long time to come be inadequate to meet the demands of the world, and some process of husbanding or rationing if must therefore be applied during re construction, just as has been the case during the period of the war. The methods will not be the same, but will be closely analogous to those pursued during the war;
 Federal Reserve Adequate
 Attention. is called to the fact that the federal reserve system is now in an an exceptional position for influencing the distribution and use. of banking credlt upon an economic basis" Necessity for the reduction of loans on war paper is dealt with at length and direct absorption of the govern n- ment bonds now carried by the banks | through extensive popular saving is suggested as a means of creating new current wealth.
 l NIth the return of banks obligations to normal ilquidity, and as commercial paper takes the place of notes secured 1 by bonds and certificates of indebted ness, now making up a large proportion l oI the federal reserve system assets 4 the bulletin says, prices will gradually work toward normal and stable basis l Coincldent with the reduction of do. nestle war loans," the bulletin says With reference to foreign aid. there may probably be expected to develop a 1 dlrect demand upon our banking re- sources for accommodation designed tc 1aclIltate the movement of goods tf other countries. From this tune forward the bulk of our foreign financing will necessarily return to a peace basis, and the services of our banks will lie in supplying the means or financing the movement of consum maple goods to the foreign countries by which they are needed"
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
SACRED CONCEPT IN
 NEXT SUNDAY NIGHT

A sacred concert of Christmas music will be held at the First Congregational church next Sunday night. The church already is attracting attention with it's monthly concerts of sacred music in the church building at Third and Will letta streets.
 In the Christmas concert Sunday night the choir director. Mrs. Charles R. Sterling will be assisted by Miss Alice Norton, Miss Jennie Lorenz, Mrs. E. L. Stevens, Mrs. W. R. Brooks, Mrs. H. C. Heard, Miss MabelIe Asher, Mrs. E. H. Abbott, Miss Abbott, II. c. Heard, MT. Howe, J. E. Brown, w. E. Bowles, and F. T. Farmer. Mrs. Sterling and Mrs. H. C. Heard will be accompanies and Miss Alice Hite Hughes of Los Angeles will be soloist.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
---tl--- SHOOTS TWO EMPLOYES

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1s.-Win jam Servos, freight inspector for the Southern Pacific railroad, today shot and wounded two of his superiors. William H. Hardy, superintendent of the company's freight division. and James Light, chief clerk in the same department, following a dispute over the disposition of file of freight way bills. The shooting occurred in the railroad company's downtown freight office. Hardy was shot through both arms and Light through the thigh Nelther man was seriously wounded.
 The police said they believed Servos had become temporarily unbalanced lie was arrested and charged with as- sault with intent to murder.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
WEST SECOND IN RED .
 GROSS EIILISTMENTS.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 1S.- Enthusiastic response by the Ameri- can people to the membership cam paign being conducted this week by the American Red Cross was indi- cated tonight in reports reaching headquarters. First definite figures on the progress of the campaign in a her of sta es were received today. Influenza, especially prevalent in the extreme middle west and the north west, has not served to impede the drive to any extent, according to re- ports from the division headquarters.
 The Atlantic division, comprising the states of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut; tonight led ir the number of memberships obtained, with a total of 1,7S5 412 The Pacific div sion including California, Arizona and Nevada, had registered 100 900 up to noon today and the mountain d1- vlsion-Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New MeXico-43,S41
 On the eve of his departure for Europe, Henry P Davison, chairman of the Red Cross war council, tonight issued the following statement to the American people:
 T am sailing tomorrow for Europe, at the request of the president. tn represent the American Red Cross, and as l leave I have supreme con- fidence that the spirit of humane sympathy which the people pf the world have ascribed to the American people, will shine forth when the world once more learns of their de- votion to Red Cross ideals. Enroll ment in the Red Cross by every man, woman and child will mean more to the world today than eJ CT before.
 Millions of pleading, wistful faces are turned toward us today, and only by answering that mute appeal by universal enrolment in the Red Cross, can we show our sympathy and our voice for a kindlier gentler world in the days to come"
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
REST BEFORE CHRISTMAS

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY OF OCCUPATION, Tuesday, Dec. IT, (By the Associated Press)-Virtually all the units of the American forces assigned to the occupation of the bridgehead at Coblenz had reached their destinations at an early hour to- day.
 The troops in the entire area are now making themselves comfortable. not expecting a relief before Christ mas at the earliest. The soldiers oc- cupying the bridgehead express the belief that they will be among the first divisions to be sent home, other units in support taking their places.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
ONE FLYER DISABLED

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1S.-Lieutenant E. H. Hill, flight commander of the three army airplanes flying from Houston, Texas, to Detroit Mich, has been com pelled to discontinue the journey be- cause of motor trouble, it was said at Scott Field Belleville, H., tonight
 The other two De Havilands, piloted by Lieutenants B. M. Johns and Law son Henry, probably will leave Scott Field for Indianapolis, Ind, tomor- row.
 Two of the machines landed at Scott Field late yesterday afternoon, but Lieutenant Scott was compelled to de- scend 20 miles south of the field.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
TO DISCUSS MOONEY CASE

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. Is. - More than 500 delegates have already been named to attend the proposed general labor congress in Chicago on January fl todiscuss all phases of the Thomas J. Mooney case and decide on labor's attitude in that case, the International Workers Defense league announced today. The league is handling the financial details of the Mooney and related cases.
 A special labor committee from Italy left Chicago today for San Francisco to investigate the Mooney case here and report to the Italian government, it was announced
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
HORSES BRING BIG PRICES

CHICAGO, Dec. .1S.-A national as- sociation for the protection of owners breeders and drivers of harness horses was begun at a meeting today of sev- eral hundred horsemen from all parts of the country.
 ' The most notable sales in connec- tion with the meeting were of Red Bearer, 2:0SA pacer, to Edward Caldwell of New York for s3,05O, and of Exposer, 2:O61a, to H. C. Jewett of New Brunswick, for $2.OOO
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
Ask Aid For Lembera Jews

STOCKHOLM, Tuesday, Dec. IT. (By The Associated Press)-Dr. Ehren-' preis, chief rabbi of Stockholm, has re- quested Ira N Morris. the American minister, to transmit to Jacob H. Schiff of the Jewish relief distribution com mittee in New York, the following ap peal
 The needs of the victims of pogroms in Galicia are appalling. The. situation in Lemberg is especially terrible Thousands of families are homeless and there are numberless old and sick persons without shelter and exposed to the severe winter weather. Countless orphans of pogrom victims are helpless. Immediate help is urgently required
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
GEORGE RECEIVES DAVIS

LONDON, Dec. 1S.- Tohn W. Davis, the new American ambassador to Great Britain, presented his credentials to King George at Buckingham palace to- day. The ambassador and his staff drove from the embassy to the palace in royal carriages sent by King George. large crowd which has assembled outside the ambassadors residence, en- Enthusiastically cheered Mr. Davis.
 At the palace, Arthur J. Balfour. for elgn secretary, introduced MT. Davis and the members of his suite to King George, who cordially received them
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
DEFER FLEET RECEPTION

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.-Postpone ment from December "A to December 26 of the review of the Atlantic fleet by Secretary Danils at New York. was announced tonight at the navy depart ment, followin" receipt of a messagc from Admiral Mayo, commander of the units of the fleet now returning from European waters. Admiral Mayo in formed the department that bad weath- CT is delaying the returning vessels and it would be impossible to reach New York until the day after Christ mas.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
CAPT. HARRY FORD DEAD

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.-Captain liar ry w. Ford. U. S. A.. aged 3S, once sporting editor of the extinct Chicago lnter-Ocean. later president of the Saxon Motor Car corporation, who re- gently was discharged from the motor transport cops at Jacksonville. Flor transport corps at Jacksonville. Flor pneumonia He was a native of Mis- souri and a graduate of the University of Chicago
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
- ALVA HENDERSON PASSES

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Dec. 18.-Alva w Henderson, secretary of the \olorado Springs chamber of com merce since 1908, died this morning from pneumonia. MT. Henderson also was secretary of the Pikes Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway association and de- voted his energies and talent to road development and community advertis- ing. Previous to his connection with the commercial body, he did newspaper work in Chicago and this city.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
LOGAN AFIRE AT SEA

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 1S.-The ar my transport Logan which left here December with contingent of troops for Siberia, caught fire at sea at mid night last Monday. but the flames were subdued and she was proceeding on her way, the marine department of the chamber of commerce announced here today. The Logan left Honolulu De- cember IA.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
To Go to Enaland Soon.

LONDON, Dec. 1S.-The Press Asso- ciation issues an official statement that President Wilson is coming to London earlier than expected. The date has not been definitely fixed, but he is expected within a fortnight.
 'The premier's departure has been postponed in consequence" the state ment adds, and President Wilson and the premier will hold in London the preliminary conversations which were to have been held in the French capi- taln
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19

sion today that this fact will giva China an opportunity to press her claim for a return of Kiao- Chau, or at most to permit Japan only to continue the German lease of the peninsula.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19

this act makes the situation in Galicia again critical, and that it is designed to give to the world the impression that Jewish organizations are acting disloyally towards the Poles. [
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
---NF------- LOWEST LIVING WAGE 72L5c

CHICAGO, Dec 1S.-That 72b cents an hour is the lowest living standard wage for an American family is the opinion of Frank P. Walsh, formerly chairman of the employees division of the federal war labor board, according 10 letter from him, read today at the nearing before Federal Judge Samuel Alschuler, arbitrator in the wage con- troversy between the meat packers and their employees.
 The minimum of 471a cents an hour does cot provide the comforts of life nor does it enable family to lay by any money flor the rain yday," wrote MT. Walsh.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19
PIPER MUCH -WEDDED


 identification of Piper, as the man who was married to Miss Weichman. BENTON HARBOR, Mich, Dec. 1S.- Milo Ii. Piper, charged with slaying freida Weichman, came to Benton Harbor in 1900 and was employed by a hardware company.
 In 1903 he was married to Iva Good enough, fifteen-year- old school girl who two years later obtained divorce alleging non-support and cruelty. They had one son, now dead
 The Goodenough girl, under the name or Marion Grey" was arrested in Chi cago in 1908 and convicted, according to court records, of using the mails to defraud, in connection with a matrimo- nial agency. She was sent to the fed eral penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga, and later pardoned by President Taft. Piper left here shortly after his ma trimonial trouble.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-19

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-16
RUSS PROTEST
GERMANS ACTS
State Department Gives Out Copy
Showing Slavs Threaten to
Use Force to Stop Huns.

Washington. May ia copy of
the protest made by the soviet gov
ernment to the German ministry of
foreign affairs on April 26. against
German aggressions, made public
today by the state department,
shows that the Russians gave no
tice of their intention TO mobilize
all necessary forces in order to Sc
cure the freedom and independence
of the Russian independence"
The Russian government" said
the message, has taken every
measure possibly strictly to fulfill
the treaty from their side and in
this way to secure state of peace.
But in reality no such peace exists.
In the south of the Russian repub-
lie there is a further advance north
wards by German troops and de-
tachments of Ukrainians Stimuli
taneously in the north of Finland,
Russian military property is being
seized by white guard detachments
operating with agreement with
German landing parties and under
direct instruction from the German
general staff.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-16
ITALY WANTING
YANK SOLDIERS
Says Presence Of Small Number Of
u. $. Forces VIII Hearten
Both Army and Public.

Washington, May 16.-Ttaly. in
an informal way, has made known
to the United States that the pres
ence of American troops on the
Italian front is greatly TO be de-
sired, it became known here today.
A few thousand men under the
American flag. Italian officials feel,
would hearten the Italian civilian
population and their troops.
Italy has an abundance Of man
power, but desires the inspiration
that would be afforded by the pres.
ence Of American forces. In the
face of a threatened Austro-Ger-
man offensive on the Italian front,
the dispatch Of American troops to
Italy, IL is declared. would cOn-
vince the Italian people that Amer
ica stands firmly behind their
country.
German propaganda Is active =.
Italy, telling the people they are
they are fighting hopelessly and
tHdL AHIe4lta mas bSeH bLuhlHh {.
II is to combat this propaganda
that the Italian government has
suggested the presentation 70 ltas-
ians OF the proof OF American de-
termination in the space OF Amer
lean soldiers under the American
flag. on Italian soil Italian ori-
cials have declared the force need
not be numerous and that few
thousand men would answer the
purpose. as they could be trans
ferred from one point 10 another.