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Arizona republican., 1918-10-12
WOMAN MURDERED
 FTER FASTENING
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AMARILLO. Texas, Oct. 11-Follow- ing her appearance before the federal grand jury here yesterday, the bodies of oJseph W. Stanton and his former wife were found in an automobile on deserted stretch of road near Round up, Lamb county. this afternoon. ac- cording to a telephone message re- ceived here. each apparently having died from bullet wounds. A pistol with two empty chambers. was still held in the mans rigid hand when the two were found.
 It is alleged that the woman had been divorced from Stanton for several years but that the two had been living together as man and wife since before the recent draft. It is further alleged that deferred classification was granted Stanton on the ground of dependency,
Arizona republican., 1918-10-12
WOMEN PERISH ON LINER

LONDON, Oct. 11.-According to the latest estimate, 4s0 persons perished when the passenger liner Leinster was torpedoed and sunk by a German sub marine. The vessel carried 6S7 passen- gers and had crew of about 70 men.
 Of the 150 women and children aboard the steamship Leinster when she was destroyed by German sub marine, only IS have been accounted for. Several of these have died since they were brought to port,
Arizona republican., 1918-10-12

EONOON, oct. H. turkey has made a definite peace proposal to President Wilson, according to reports in circu- lation here.
 WASHINGTON, Oct 11.-ProposaIs of peace on the part of Turkey, re- ported in London dispatches. had not been received in Washington tonight. State department officials expressed deep interest in the reported move by the Turkish government, but stated positively that no proposal had reached them.
 At the Spanish embassy which has charge of Turkish affairs in the United States. it was said no intimation had come from Madrid that a communica- tion of this nature might be expected. Bulgarian Terms For Turkey
 Definite peace proposals by Turkey would occasion little surprise in off cial circles here. It was anonunced that Turkey was to dispatch a note similar to that sent by Germany and Austria Hungary and in view of the fact that none has been received there has been a feeling in some quarters Tor several days that a definite appeal might be forthcoming soon. The set ting up of a new government composed of elements less pro-German than the previous cabinet, has strengthened the belief that Turkey must decide to offer peace on terms similar to those ac- cepted by Bulgaria.
 Acceptance by Austria Hungary and Turkey of President Wilson's terms, reported in an Amsterdam dispatch, also would not be surprising, it was said. Conditions in both countries are known to be favorable to the ending of the war at the earliest possible mo- ment.
 No Cessation In Offensive
 The next move of the German chan cellor is bEng awaited by officials here with equanimity. This feeling is inten sified because there is not the slight est intention to slacken the tremendous general offensive of the entente and American forces. which is progressing so rapidly and successfully that every days delay on the part of the German government brings nearer its inevi table compliance with the conditions laid down by President Wilson, that German soldiers must be withdrawn rom occupied territory before there can be any discussion of peace. Apart from the press reports from Basel and Copenhagen, the state department late l eOA1y hdo lcIeINeu no Ol the progress made by the German council of state in framing a reply to President Wilson's inquiries
 Hun Vengeance a Mystery
 Officials were unable to understand the submarine attacks upon non com batants and merchant ships within the last few days, as we'll as the apprently wanton and vengeful destruction of French and Belgian cities and towns by the retreating German hosts, know ing as the enemy must, that sure retri- button will follow and that eventually Germany must pay heavily for this damage. Coming at moment when the German chancellor is suing for peace, this conduct by the military and navy is regarded as justifying a belief that complete disorganiationz exists in the German government itself and that the military chiefs are acting in de fiance of the wishes of the civilian members of the government.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-12
NJ RELIEF IN VIEW
 0N ABATEMENT 0F
 NAT|0N-W| PEST
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-The cpl demic of Spanish influenza, which has reached virtually every section of the country, continued today with no signs of abatement. Detailed reports as to it's spread among the civilian population were not available at the public health service bureau tonight. but officials said nothing had been re- ceived to indicate that the malady had yet reached its peak.
 New cases of influenza in army camps showed slight decrease in the "A hours ending at noon today, but pneumonia cases increased over yes terday. Influenza cases reported to the surgeon general of the army num- bered 12,024, pneumonia cases 2,824, and deaths S92. Yesterdays reports showed 12,321 new cases of influenza 2,797 new cases of pneumonia and 889 deaths.
 Total Cases Reach 223ooo
 The total number of influenza cases at camps since the beginning of the epidemic has reached 223,000, pneu- monia cases 27,9O7, and deaths s,s35.
 Rapid spread of the epidemic was reported from Camp Travis, Texas, with 1,117 new cases; at Camp Dodge, Iowa, with 1,066: and at Camp Mo Arthur. Texas, with 653. Camp F'uns- ton. Kansas, reported more than 800 new cases: Camp Taylor. Ky. 437; and Camp Sheridan, Ala, S42. Marked subsistence of the disease was shown in reports received from several camps, including Camp Grant, Illinois, and Dix, New Jersey.
 Pneumonia showed the greatest in crease today at Camp Dodge with 329 new cases; Camp Taylor, 206; Camp Funston. 1s2; and Camp Custer, Mich igan, 160.
 Seventy three deaths from pneu- monia resulting from influenza, the largest number in a 24-hour period since the disease appeared, occurred in Washington between noon yesterday and today. New cases were some what less than yesterday. totaling 1,472.
 Order Temperature Maintained Commissioners of the District oi Columbia today ordered owners ol apartment and rooming houses to heat | the buildings to temperature of mol | less than seventy degrees. This actior was taken after many complaints had been received from war workers as tC | the lack of heat.
 Postpone Football Game INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 11.-After 1; conference here today with Secretar, | Hurty of the Indiana state board O (Confiniied on pagA TUol
Arizona republican., 1918-10-12
SALUTE SUPERCEDES
 FORMAL HANDSHAKE
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JUAREZ, Mex, Oct. 11-A cam- paign against hand-shaking during the present influenza epidemic was inaugurated today by Juarez officials and a semi military salute was sub- stituted instead. One hundred cases were reported today and quarters at the Juarez race track are being filled for patients with fund of 1,5O0 raised by subscription.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-12
Aged Painter
 Ot Spirit 0t
 '76'' Is Dead
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 CLEVELAND, Oct. 11.-A. M. Willard, painter of the famous picture "The Spirit of '76" died at his home here today aged S1 years. Death was due to heart failure.
 WiIard's painting was finished in 1876 and was exhibited at the Philadelphia centennial, after which it was bought by General J. H. Devereux of Cleveland, who presented it to the town of Marble head, Mass, where it now hangs in Abbott Hall. Harry K. Dever- eaux, president of the grand cir cult, posed for the picture of the boy in the paintings.
 Willard was civil war veteran.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-12
Brisbane Adds Amother Paper
 To H1s Str1nQ
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 MILWAUKEE, Oct. 11.-Arthur Brisbane, editor of the Hearst newspapers and owner of the Washington Times, today became the owner of the Evening Wiscon- sin. The transfer of the property has not been formally made but it is understood Mr. Brisbane will take charge on Monday.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-12
REICHSTAG TO MEET 16TH

BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 11-Tha. Frankfort Zeitung announces that tho reichstag. will be assembled October e
Arizona republican., 1918-10-12
TURK $ PEACE PROPOSAL |S ] DUE HERE BUT
 NUT RECEIVED
Arouses Keen Interest
 Among Officials-Same
 Terms As Bulgarian Will
 Probably Be Granted
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LONDON, Oct. 11.-Austra- Hun gary and Turkey have informed Ger many that they will accept President Wilson's peace terms, according to a dispatch to the Central News from Am sterdam.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-12
TURKEY HAS APPEALED

LONDON, Oct. 11.-Reuter's limited. says it learns that Turkey has sp- preached the United States with view to peace.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-12
Collision Between Transport and Ocean Liner, On Scottish Coast, During Terrific Storm, Is Attended
 By Deeds of Traditional
 Bravery of Army

aster as that when the order came for the men to jump and save themselves. The destroyer looked a very small boat alongside the former Orient liner and many landsmen among the American troops thought themselves safer aboard the larger vessel. This was fatal to many of them.
 The victims are to be collected at the most suitable place and buried there. A boat left Liverpool today with material and fifty laborers and car penters and chaplains to conduct the funeral service. The grave of every man will be marked.
 There were few cases among the dead, where identification was de- layed. Every man had worn an iden- tification tag on his wrist or neck, but in some instances. these were torn off and it was necessary to take finger prints of the men.
 'Y" Secretary Narrowly Escapes
 An insance of the many rescues by the MounSey was that of T. L. Camp bell, Memphis lawyer and a secre- tary of the Y. M. c. A. He weighs 220 pounds. He was perched on the Otranto's rail, awaiting chances to spring upon the destroyer the third time the Mounsey came up. As he leaped the Mounsey lurched away and instead of landing in the middle of the deck, as he had hoped to do, one of hAs legs caught in the cable on the side of the destroyer. Campbell pulled him. self aboard uninjured. Just when the destroyer was pulling away the last time," said Campbell today, "the men lined the rails or stood on the afterdeck, waving a farewell A huge wave struck a crowd of about IS privates on the afterdeck and a dozen of them were swept into the sea to sure death, as 1t was impossible tc save persons from waves running 6( to 70 feet high.
 "As soon as we were away from the Otranto, all the survivors were ordered below in order better to ballast the boast, as we were terribly crowded" Campbell said he left c. A. Carpen- | ter of Waukesha, Wis, on board ths Otranto. Nothing has been heard from Carpenter.
 Captain Remains on Bridge | The first efforts to reach Islay islant after the disaster failed, as the storn | finally got across, while others pro ceeded down the coast, arriving ther yesterday. They found little left of tn Otranto which each succeeding higl wave was breaking up. Bodies wer found along the coast, some singl, and others in twos and threes. A the army men proceeded down tn coast to the southernmost point O Islay, and then up to Port Charlotte they constantly found bodies that ha been whipped around the southern en of the island by the strange action O the current.
 | Of AS privates and non -cpmmis stoned officers, survivors of the Otran
 to, who were admitted to the hospita
 here, 20 are suffering from shock an
 sprains, others from fractured leg:
 arms and ribs and a few from scald
 and decorations. Some of them hay
 influenza.
 The Otrantos captain stood on tn
 bridge until the last.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-12
Few Survivors Named

Few SurviVors Named
 A SCOTTISH PORT, Wednesday Oct. 9.-The following Americans, survivors of the Otranto, all of them privates have been landed here.
 Charles E. Smithson, David R. Rob- erts. George S. Taylor. Earle Carver Steward Early, Noah Taylor. William Cooney. Robert F. Schaum, Thomas A Kelly. Ben Smith, Robert Brown, Jo- seph S. Richards. William Richards Enid Peterson, Joseph M. Pollock and Sergeant Charles Macdonald, all from the Fort Scroven Automatc replace ment draft. and John F. Wean, Casual company, Camp Merit, N. J.
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TURKS PROPOSAL DEFINITE
 LONDON, Oct. 11.-Turkey has made definite peace proposal to President Wilson, according to reports in circu- laton here.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-12
PnsfnanA Eoothall GannA

Postpone Football Game
 INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 11.-After a conference here today with Secretary Hurty of the Indiana state board of (Coutiuued on pagn -THol
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-07
List Of Dead IS
 Increased 10 94

Perth Amboy. N l., Oct. 6,--Army officers decided today that the danger of further devastation of the great shell loading plant of the T, A. Giles pie Company at Morgan by the blow ing up of many more tons of trinltro- toluol stored there in magazines and warehouses ha dvirtually ended and this afternoon, after nearly 32 hours of explosions and fire, the work of recovering and identifying the dead was begun.
 nI a report sent to Washington to- night the military authorities in- creased their estimate of the killed from 30 to 94. The number of in iured. it was said, would not be less than 150.
 Of the 8 bodies which tonight had been taken from the ruins and brought here, only five had been identified.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-07
WILL BE THE FATE OF
 GERMAN OFFER
President Will Reply as Soon as Text is Received-Germany Merely Trying to Save Some thing From Wreckage.

Washington, Oct. 6-lnstant re- jection by the United States will be the fate of the latest peace proposals from the central powers.
 President Wilson will handle the situation, and handle it in a hurry. He is expected to act as soon as the State Department receives officially the text of the notes from Berlin and Vienna. Neither of the notes had reached the department tonight
 There was no disposition in official circles tonight to distinguish between the German and Austrian moves, as the proposals are deemed but another step in the great peace offensive now under way. Because the two govern ments are acting in accord on the matter, word of similar action on the part of Turkey is expected momen- tarily.
 It can be stated semioffcially, how ever that peace is impossible at the present time as far as either Ger many or Austria is concerned. The reason it is impossible is because they have made it so. Officials ex- pressed disgust at the hypocrisy which cloaks the present proposals and which glares from beneath the camoufage of good faith. Here are bp rpacpnc tbaNr advance.
 The military situation has made the move necessary and, therefore, reveals it as a diplomatic attempt to avert the disaster which the German armies face on the field of battle.
 At home Germany has undertaken some reforms, and the appointment of Prince Max of Baden, termed a "parlor radical as imperial chan cellor is cited
 But, it is pointed out. an improved military situation would allow the militarists to get rid of Max and lis co-workers as easily as it was pos sible to displace von Hertling, Mich aelis and other chancellors.
 Peace at this time, it also was said, would leave Germany with the nucleus of mighty army. with which she could again jeopardise the tranquility of the whole world hopes to experience, once a real peace is obtained
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-07
Is WOUNDED IN ACTION

Ozark, Oct. 6.--Mrs. Lucinda Me Kinney of this place has received a letter from her son at Vernon, Tex, informing her that his son. Maj. Charles F. Mckinney, was sevrely wounded in action in France this month. Major Mckinney was a nephew of the late Charles s. Me Kinney of St. Louis, who formerly lived in Little Rock.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-07
HAVE CHANGE
 TO NAME TANK
 OR TRANSPORT
Ten Cities and Counties in the Eighth District May Win HOnOrs in Fourth Liberty Loan Drive.

Ten cities and counties in the Eighth Federal Reserve district may have United States transports named in their honor, and the same number of cities and towns may have battle tanks named for them.
 The cities and counties who may participate in the contest that will aceorC them this honor, must first of all qualify This qualification is that if a set quota for the sale of Fourth Liberty Bonds has been established, that quota must be reached.
 These contests have been author ized by the War Department and the Emergency Ship-Building corporation and it is expected that the parts of states making up the Eighth district
 Contest No. 1 is open to all coun- ties in each state which has raised their quota in dollars. The county that after exceeding it's quota rolls up the largest over subscription will have the honor of naming one of the battle tanks. To the county in each State, after it's money quota has been subscribed, that has the largest percentage of subscribers according to population, may have the honor of naming one of the transport ships.
 To the city in the district, with population of 50,000 and over which has raised it's quota, if it has fixed amount, that makes the largest per centage above its quota, may name one of the battle tanks. The city, under the same conditions, that has the largest percentage of its popula- ton as bond purchasers, will have the honor of naming one of the transport ships.
 Contest No is open to all cities having a population of 15,000 and under 50,000 that has raised it's fixed quota The city with the largest per centage of sales above it's money quota, will be given the privilege of naming one of the battle tanks, while the city having the largest proportion of subscribers according to population will have the privilegt of naming a transport ship,
 The final contest is for cities be- tween 1000 and l5,000 population that exceed their fixed money quotas The largest percentage of sales above the quota will give that city the privi- lege of naming q battle tank, while the city with the largest number of subscribers, population considered, will have the privilege of naming the transport ship.
 Neither the ships nor the tanks may be named after any individual, corporation or organization. No city or county may be awarded two of the prizes.
 Illustrated bulletins showing the progress of the contest will be issued, much after the plan followed in the "Oyer the Top contest in the Third campaign. The counties that are in the lead will be praised, and those in the rear will be roasted" but always the remarks should be received in the manner in which they are intended, as mere pleasantries, and to stimu- late rivalry between cities and towns.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-07
HUN RETREATING BEFORE ADVANCE
 OF FRENCH ARMY
Burning Villages Over Big Area Mark Territory Yielded Pursuit of the Enemy Con- tinued All Night.

With the French Army on the Champagne Front, 1 p. m., Oct. G. Over a wide extent of territory out lined by burning villages the Ger mans are retreating rapidly before General Gouraud's troops. They are crowded by General Berthelot's forces from the west and in danger of being cut off by the Franco Americans who have crossed the Arnes river
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-07

London, Oct 6-Serbian forces, after violent fighting on Friday, en- tered Vranje, fifty miles northeast of Uskub, according to Serbian off cial statement issued today. Several hundred prisoners were taken by the Serbs. The enemy is retiring in dis order towards the north.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-07
Is WOUNDED IN FRANCE

Ozark, Oct. 6.-Harlan R. Jeffers, son of L. H. Jeffers of near Ozark, a member of the 142d Field Artillery, was severely wounded in action in France on September IA, his father has been informed.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-07

London, Oct. G. The British troops in Sundays fighting captured the town of Fresnoy, west of Douai, and also gained additional ground in the vicinity of Aubencheul-auX- Bois, according to Feild Marshal Haigs communication issued tonight.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-07

Paris, Oct 6.-French troops have smashed through the German posi- tions in the Champagne over wide front. The O cial statement issued today by the war office says the French have crossed the Aisne canal, have reached the outskirts of Agul- court and are approaching Aummen- ancourt- le- Petit, eight miles north of Rheims.
 Further east the French are ad- vancing on a line north of the towns of Pomacle, Lavannes and Epoye, and have captured Faverger on the Suip- pc river.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-07

London, Oct. G. British troops advancing in the region northeast of St. Quentin have captured the towns of Mont Brehain and Beaurevoir, Field Marshal Haig announced to- day.
 Northeast of Le Catelet the British took possession of AubencheulauX- Bois. Pushing northward Haig's men have established themselves on the high ground towards Lesdain That town is nearly five miles southeast of Cambrai. More than 1000 Germans were captured by the British in the operations yesterday north of St. Quentin.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-07

Amsterdam, Oct. 6.-The text of the note forwarded by the imperial chancellor, Prince MaXimilian, to President Wilson, through the Swiss government follows:
 The German government requests that the president of the United States to take in hand the restoration of peace, acquaint all the belligerents states of this request and invite them to send plenipotentiaries for the par pos of opning ngoiaions.
 "I accepts the program set forth by the president of the United States in his message to congress on Janu- ary & and in his later pronounce ments, especially his speech of Sep tember ?, as basis for peace nego- tiations.
 With a view to avoiding further bloodshed the German government requests the immediate conclusion of an armistice on land and water and in the air"
 u is announced that Turkey will take similar step.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-07
IlRICAN FORCE READILY BUCKS |TIl1IIToN DEFENSE
!. o.. Yard is Gained By F 5I;ns b ,@'I Jolts Landed on
 nasra,,,1 rsrman Line--Line IS (',,siehtened Out

'l',., ,ar continued their strong at s',s, .,,t of ExermOnt, between the '' and the Mouse river, says ''' German official statement ,nsricans were successful in ,'a ''.t, forward as far as the wood s ... obout one kilometer north Pat place
 ,hngton, Oct. 6. Gen i Persn- ,.,0rted tonight that the Ameri- .t,,k west of the Mouse con- \ Ia todsy and met with deter resistance by artillery and ma rms we'll entrenched. Strong x counter attacks were repulsed' N, tbe American Army North If yerdun, s p. m, Oct. 6.-The r,,n troops on the line stretch westward from the Mouse, who Ey7esedd by reinforced units of the E,m army, strengthening out the left in the long front today. mammoth football teams, the w sections of the American 5ucked the line steadily. Re sent to the rear by the com iw officers accounted for so yards gained by smashing jolts mi.
 was day lacking spectacular Idcns, but a summary of the re- reaching headquarters indi- the desperate character of the hg The general line was not 1sly altered, but such changes Ue made were to the advantage k Americans. There was no F to make a general advance, nther consolidate the posi- already acquired.
 operations of the French 1.-the Argonne forest served to more hazardous the positions h Germans, who are finding sFes deep in the steadily grow nhent between the French and Rnericans.
 the Americans right near the
 the woods and ravines about were cleared out and further N0noy Wood, which has been sne of terrible fighting, for two was finally cleared of the enc me battle fro mthat wood to N'ls nearby continued for the part of the day, but the close 1F engagement brought a lenlng out of the line there, 'ther places.