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Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
HAS OVER MILLION MENUNDERH|S
 OWN COMMAND
"Other Army" Their Ob-
 jective and Supreme Elf
 fort to Destroy, Grown Prince's Forces to be Made
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 WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-The first army corps, commanded by Major General Hunter Liggett, is still driv- ing at the center of the retreating Ger man lines and has reached Fishes, the enemy's main base for the Aisne- Marne battle theater, according to the French announcement tonight. There was every indication the enemy could not halt his retirement short of the Aisne line.
 Within a few hours today unofficial advices showed that the whole line had surged forward to the Aisne- Mesle front and thrown cavalry patrols be- yond it.
 Pershing Has More Than Million.
 General March announced General Pershing now had more than a million men under his direct command, fin his own area" Presumably he referred | to the section of the front from north of Verdun to the Swiss border where American troops ha>. been rapidly taking over the line. The first army corps, first of the major tactical American units to be formed. probab- ly represents the mobile reserve to be contributed by General Pershing to the pooler reserves plan and is counted as part of the million men.
 Eight American Divisions.
 There are eight divisions of Ameri- cans or in the neighborhood of 30O, 900 men now in the fighting zone where the great battle is going forward, and General March pointed out that Gen. eral Liggett has set his headquarters in the center e the line where his six divisions reascembled together with two additional divisions. General Liz gett is the first American officer to command a wide section of the front and to his lot has fallen the advance that has broken the back for the Ger man effort to halt his line within the salient.
 General March again described the objective of the American and allied drive as the other army It was ap- parent that he expected it to be pressed vigorously and effort be made to destroy as much of the Grown Princes fighting force as possible. He read q cablegram showing that vast quanti- ties of guns, ammunition and war ma terial had been captured and that the German dead around Fere-en- Tarde- nois carpeted the ground.
 General March's Statement The principal portion of General March's statement follows:
 When I spoke to you last, on Wed nesday, the two opposing lines had been nearly stationary and engaged in more or less desperate fighting during July 30 and 31. Since that time. blows on both Hanks were resisted by the Germans until, on August l, heavy at tacks by the British and French on the Chadun plateau, south of Soissons and further southeast around Deugneux bent back the enemy's line at this point for something like two miles
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Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
SH00TSMANAND
 WITH REVOLVER HOLDSCROWDAT
 BAY HALF HOUR
J. B. Van Ritter of Tempe
 Maybe Fatally Injures William Woolf and Cows Hundreds Until Captured

Billy" Woolf of the Harmon Motor Company, was shot, perhaps fatally, by J. E. Van Ritter about noon yester- day while in the rear of the offices of the company on North First street Van Ritter, after a struggle in which he shot at H. c. Cline, escaped into the middle of the street where for twenty minutes he held the ~athering crowd at bay, police officers and mem- bers of the sheriffs force, until by strategy his attention was diverted and he was seized by Officer Grove, She riff Wilke, Haze Burch and others, bundled into an automobile and hur- -ied to the county jail.
 Van Ritter, young man of the mid dle twenties, lives near Temple where he enjoys a most unenviable reputa- tion. He had bought a car of the Harmon Motor Company, according to a statement made by MT. Woolf, after he had been taken to the hospital. The machine was bought on contract and when Van Ritter was about s700 in ar rears in payments, word was hent him directing him to turn the car in.
 Shoots Him in Back.
 He called at the office of the motor company about 10 o'clock yesterday morning and demanded that he be al lowed to turn the car in in exchange for another car. Mir. Woolf explained 10 him that he had no authority to make such a settlement of the case, 1ar N.Y. VIII not argue the mautter any more T lie proceeded then to assist in some repairs that were being made on car With his back turned to Van Ritter the latter drew an automatic pistol 32 caliber, and fired. The bullet struck Mr. Woolf in the back near the right side and passed through his body 10 the left side front.
 Just as Van Ritter was about tC fire. Cline seized him, but too late There was a fierce struggle for q minute or more, during which the weapon was discharged again, the bull let tearing hole through the hip o Cline's trousers. Near the door Var Ritter freed himself of Cline and rar into the middle of the street where ht stood beside an automobile parked there, threatening all who approached him.
 Threatens the Crowd.
 In the meantime, Cline called of ficers by telephone and by the tim, they arrived a crowd of nearly 800 hat gathered Van Ritter kept turning an, watching those who surrounded him menacing those nearer him and all tn, time playing with the trigger of hi
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Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
GERMAN U-BOAT IN
 CANADIAN WATERS
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EAST PORT, Maine, Aug. 3.-The first successful forage of a German submarine in Canadian waters was re- ported here today. Captain Charles Dagwell of the British lumber schooner Dornfontein and his crew of eight men landed in their small boat on Grand Mapan island in the Bay of Funday at 6:30 o'clock this morning and report ed that their vessel had been held up footed and set on fire by a U-boat 25 miles southwest of Brier island at Il: 35 o'clock yesterday morning.
 An American patrol boat took Cap tain Dagwell and his men from Grand Manan to St. John, N. B.
 According to Captain Dagwell the commander of the U-boat told him he had been on this coast and would be here until October
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
Rear Guard Battle Bitter

The German armies which have been fighting a bitter rear guard battle be- tween Soissons and Reims for two weeks, have retreated across the Vesle and are said to be retiring toward the Aisne, across which they stormed on | the night of May 27 in the first rush of their. plunge toward the Marne. | After holding back the allies for days along the Ourcq, the retreat northward became precipitate.
 The decisive blow of the battle be- tween the Marne and the Aisne seems ! to have been delivered Thursday when the allied troops broke the enemy lines at Hartennes, northwest of Fere-en- | Tardenois.
 1 Allies Hold Vantage Points
 The Allies now hold the line of the Vesle river from Reims at least as far as Braine. Beyond this town the sit uation is somewhat obscure but it is known that the allies are on the hills overlooking the Vesle valley to the west and the northwest. At Venizel the allies hold the south bank of the Aisne and their lines extend westward through Soissons to Pommiers.
 There is no certainty that the Ger mans will find the Aisne bulwark. Advices from Paris indicate that the iGermans' lines north of the river are in a dangerous situation. The retire ment may go until the enemy is back again to the lines to the north of the Chemin Des Danes
 About Soissons, it is apparent the Germans are strongly posted on the hills to the north of the Aisne.
 Enemy Retreat SkiilfuI
 The retreat of the Germans has been carried out with skill. and up until Thursday, seemed to be orderly. Even since then there have been no reports of large captures of prisoners, and there has been no mention of captured cannon. It is probable the German re- treat has been a successful operation so far as men and guns may be con- cerned. The loss in munitions and ma terials will be very heavy.
 The success of sthe allies has ap- parently thrown the whole German plan of campaign out of joint Ther, have been large units withdrawn iron the northern battle front to suppor the crown princes armies and thu German withdrawal across the Ancr' river from Albert northward for dis tance of more than three miles is con sidered by London to be an indication that the enemy has abandoned tha section of the Picardy battle field a. the scene of offensive operations.
 British Ready to Strike
 There have been indications that tn British may strike the enemy whel the moment is ripe. This attack migh be launched at several points along tn vulnerable sides of the German sali ents in Picardy and Flanders. If tn defeat of the Germans south of tn Aisne is as complete as reports seer to indicate, the British drive may star at any time.
 Austrians Straighten Lines
 There are few events of significanc in the other theaters of the war. Albania, where the French and Ital ians have gained ground rapidly dur ing the last two or three weeks, tn Austrians seem to have strengthene their lines.
 The people of Archangel, in mortimer Russia, have joined those of the Mur man coast in a revolution against tn Bolsheviki. The Bolsheviki troops ar reported to have fled from the city.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
JAPANESE DECLARE THEIR INTENTIONS
 REGARDING RUSSIA
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LONDON, Aug. 3.-The official Ga Zette at Tokio last evening published a declaration annouIping the impending dispatch of troops to Vladivostok, ac- cording to a cablegram received here today. The declaration follows:
 'The Japanese government, actuat- ed by sentiments of sincere friendship toward the Russian people. have al- ways entertained most sanguinary hopes of the speedy establishment of order in Russia. and of the healthy untrammelled development of her na- tional life.
 Take Advantage of Conditions
 Abundant proof, however. now is afforded that the Central European empires, taking advantage of the de fenseless and chaotic condition in which Russia has momentarily been placed are consolidating their hold on that country and are steadily extending their activities to RuSsia'S eastern pos sessions. They consistently interferred with the passage of CZecho- Slovak troops through Siberia. The force now opposing these valiant troops, Ger mans and Austro- Hungarian prisoners are freely enlisted, and they practically assume a position of command.
 "The Czecho- Slovak troops, aspir- ing to secure a free and independent existence for their race, and Loyalty espousing the common cause of the al lies, justly command every sympathy and consideration from the co-bellig- erents, to whom their destiny is mat ter of deep and abiding concern.
 Tn the presence of danger to which the Czecho- -Slovak troops actually are exposed in Siberia at the hands of the Germans and Austro- -Hungarians. the allies have naturally felt themselves unable to view with indifference the untoward course of events, and a cer- tain number of their troops already have been ordered to proceed to Vla- divostok.
 'The government of the United States, equally sensible of the gravity of the situation, recently approached the Japanese government with pro- posals for the early dispatch of troops to relieve the pressure, weighing upor the CZecho- Slovak forces.
 Anxious to Cooperate
 ''The Japanese government. being anxious to fall in with the desire oi the American government, have de- cided to proceed at once to make dis. position of suitable forces for the pro- posed mission, and a certain number | Continued on Page TwO)
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
WOMAN IS KILLED
 WHEN AUTO UPSETS
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AMARILLO, Texas, sAug. 3.-Mrs. Esther Nolen was instantly killed and her husband sustained fractured ribs and probable internal injuries as the result of the overturning of their auto mobile this morning at point eleven miles north of Tulia while the couple were en route to Slaton, Texas, to visit married daughter. Nolen has for many years been deputy sheriff and jailer for Potter county.
 The accident occurred when the car was going at rate estimated to have been fifteen miles an hour. Nolen was erdeavoring to bring it out of rut when he lost control and it upset.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
DENVER SOLDIER KILLED.
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DENVER. Aug. 3.-Corporal Mark B. Hart, who drew lots with his twin brother, George Richmond Hart, when the first increment of the selective service men was called from Denver a year ago, to see which should waive claim to exemption as the whole sup port of their mother, has been killed in acton in France, according to a telegram received by his mother. Mrs. Emma Hart, from the War Depart ment tonight.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
|. w. M. MEN FAILED
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CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-Nine of the de- fendants in the I. w. w. conspiracy trial were released on their own rec ognizance today by Federal Judge Landis. Three others were allowed their freedom over Sunday.
 Those who will be out on bond for the remainder of the trial are: R. j.. Bobba, of Globe, Ariz.; Alton E. Soper, of Astoria, Ore; James H. Manning of Fresno, Cal; J. R. Basket of Je rome, Ariz; Charles H. McKinnon of Salt Lake City; H. F. Kane of Globe, Ariz.; c. R. Griffin of Seattle, Wash; Peter McElroy of San Francisco and John M. Foss of Seattle.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
MODIFY LABOR RESTRICTIONS
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Restric- tions on Mexican labor entering the United States were modified today by order of Secretary Wilson to permit them to engage in mining of all kinds and in common labor on construction for the government in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Im- migration of Mexicans, it is stated, has relieved the labor shortage, particular ly in the Southwest.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
GERMAN
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 BERLIN, Aug. 3.-(via London) The success of the retrograde movements carried out Friday by the German troops on the Aisne- Marne front are attributed by the German war office to the victory of General won Boehn's army on August i. Allied infantry and cav airy attachments are following the retreating Germans "hesitatingly and cautiously" the statement adds.
 The text reads:
 Southwest of Ypres we beat oft
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
CLEARING HOUSE FIGURES

NEW YORK. Aug. 3.-The actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows that they hold $55,232.190 reserve in excess of legal requirements. This is a decrease of $17,151,5 ,520 from last week.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
HEAT RECORDS BROKEN
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KANSAS CITY, Aug. 3.-A severe heat wave enveloped the southwest to- day and tonight Reports indicated high temperature records in many parts of Missouri and Kansas were broken. Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas cities also reported high tenn peratures. In Kansas City the tenn perature went to 10S.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT
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 ROCKY FORD, Colo, Aug. 3-Claude Bibbe, IS years of age of Pueblo, died in a local hospital this morning follow ing an automobile accident that oc- cured between this city and Manga nola when the automobile truck in which he and three young ladies were coming to Rocky Ford went into a ditch The accident occurred shortly before midnight. The girls escaped serious hurts.
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
I
 ACE LIMIT UP
 ANDD0WNWARD
Men from IS to 45 Years
 Will be Recommended
 to Congress in the New Manpower Bill
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Draft ages of from IS to 45 years will be recom- mended to congress in the bill em- bodying the war departments new man power program which will be in troduced in both houses of congress Monday and expedited by committees with a view to prompt consideration when regular sessions of the senate and house are resumed late this month.
 Secretary Baker said all the pos sible combinations of age limits were carefully studied and it was found that | in order to get the men into class one | for the program proposed, IS to 45 was | necessary. He said the bill, as recom- | mended to congress will contain a provision authorizing the president to 1 call men out of class one by classes ac- cording to ages, so that if it is found l possible the men between IS and 19 will be called out later than the older men who are found eligible to class one.
 Program Purely Military
 The war department program, the war secretary said, is purely a military one and cannot be called a conscrip- ton of labor, although it will have the effect of putting at useful labor or in the army all able bodied men within the age limits.
 i In recommending this extension of the age limits, MT. Baker said, the de- partment had it in mind simply to get for the army the number of men which i 1t believed necessary to defeat Ger many. The secretary was not pre- pared to say how many that would be, nor to give any estimate as to the proportion of males between the ages of IS to 45, inclusive, which would be found eligible. In making up the list and classes, the same rules would be followed that had governed in the first draft with the same exceptions from the first call of married men with de- pendants and those engaged in essen- tial industries. He said so far about 1,600,000 had been taken from class one.
 Opposed to Lowering Age
 There has been considerable opposi- tion in congress to lowering the mini mum age, many members being reluc- tant to draft youths until they attained their majority and came into full citi- Zenship.
 Senator Chamberlain, chairman o1 the senate military committee saiC that he expected opposition on that score, but expressed the opinion that there would not be unusual delay il passing the bill.
 Some members of congress believe the man power bill will be taken ur immediately after congress resume! and disposed of before the revenue legislation
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
British Gain Important Ground Near Ancre

Notwithstanding the difficulties confronting them the allies are bringing up their gns almost fast the Ger mans are withdrawing theirs and all the roads which the Germans retiring being subjected to the heav fest bombardments.
 Coincidently the British have gained important ground west of the Ancre river where the enemy also is 1etreating
Arizona republican., 1918-08-04
AMERICAN TROOPS HOLD GREAT SUPPLY BASE;
 UNITED STATES AND JAPAN TO AID RUSSIA
GREAT SALIENT BETWEEN 4SOLSSONS AND REIMS HAS
 BEEN CUT OUT BY ALLIES
(Bv the Associated Press)


 TVHE GREAT SALIENT between SOissOns and Reims, the Aisne-Malne front, in which terrific fighting has been going for two weeks has been virtually cut out by the allied forces.
 French cavalry patrols now are operating along the railroad running between these two ctes constituting the two pivotal points of the previous German advance. Amer can troops hold the outskirts of Fsmes the great supply base of the German army which the enemy strove with utmost strength and determination to hold.
 Advance Guards Reach Banks of the Asne Allied advance guards have reached the southern bank of the Asne and the force of the combined rusts of French British and Americans appears great enough now to drive the Germans back beyond the Aisne to the heights of the Chemn Des Dames where powerful defens es must then be forced.
 Both east and west the allies Saturday increased the speed of their advance distance of more than six miles forward being gained at certain points, The line has been strengthened to escape the danger which previously threatened the southern bend from Soissons from being enfiaded.
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Anxious to Cooperate

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Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-11

the club who want to help Us grow
should irop Secretary Smyth a card
with couple Of names OF car owners
to call on for membership
The Theft Game.
There are five factors in the arrest
and prosecution of the auto thief: The
police the police Judge. the county
court Judge, the jury, the car owner.
Of the five the car owner is the most
important, for without his firm,
strong, moral cooperation the legal
mill can do little grinding It's hard
to say it, but were insurance companies
to cover only third or half OF the
,alue of a car, the owner would be
forced to bear part OF the burden OF
responsibility, and the s,O0O,oOO mo-
torists of the country would receive a
great big lesson i'll cooperation.
When insurance compares refuse TO
write any auto insurance the days OF
Judge Lynch will be duplicated, tor
the car owner will lose everything.
Your right rear receives the worst
drubbing for the simple reason. that
YOU drive on the right side OF the
road. and as most roads arc crowned
too high, your car is Oh the tut
three e-fourths OF the time. Your right
rear runs the gamut OF obstacles. bad
ruts, holes, bricks, etc. The left rear
is next on wear, then the right front
and last the left front.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-11
STANDARD FORM
OF COST SYSTEM
PART OF TRUCKS
Packard Truck Buyers to Be
Supplied with Chart by
Which They May Keep
Record.

So many favorable comments on
the National Standard Truck cost
system ~have been received from
Packard owners, whose trucks are
entered in the national truck efficiency
test, that a copy of the system will
hereafter be part Of the standard
equipment supplied with each new
truck sold. Or to put it in another
way. the cost system goes with each
truck just as the necessary tools are
supplied with it.
'Hundreds of Packard owners kept
costs on their trucks before the in
auguration of our truck efficiency
test" says George REIN. local dis
tributor of the Packard company.
"But there were many who did not.
merely because they had not been
convinced Of the necessity of keep
ing costs or neglected to do SO.
Nov when Packard truck passes
into the hands of an owner he will
get with it a National Standard form.
A little study will show that it is
easy to keep and will result in impor-
tant economies. We have the testi-
mony. Of men who operate small and
large fleets of trucks that keeping
costs means the saving OF from hun
dreds to many thousands of dollars
yearly. Just as no business can be
run with exactness without keeping
records of daily transactions. the
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-11
Two i..,W CadiIlaCs for
Omaha Balloon School

According to J. H. Hansen of the
Jones' Hansen Cadillac company, two
new olive-drab colored Cadillac tour
ing cats have been delivered to Fort
Omaha by the Cadillac Motor Car
company through government chan
nels.
Lieutenant McEntire has unloaded
these cars and is getting them ready
for daily Use, 1t is understood that
these cars are for the official staff
These cars are attracting consider
able attention from the boys at Fort
Omaha, and it is understood they are
identical with the thousands of Cadil-
lacs now in use in France along the
entire battlefront.