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Arizona republican., 1918-09-28
GENERAL SAMPSON
 ENTERTA|NS MANY

Tho Press, Of Clifton Springs, New York. in recent issue had this story in Its paper. regarding a Phoenix fam lly sojourning there.
 The citizens of Clifton Springs, New York. and the many guests (about eool of the sanitarium. have been greatly entertained by General A. J. sampson Of Phoenix, Arizona. during his stay with us as a guest of our in- stitution. He has delivered addresses -on Egypt Palestine and Ecuador. south America, 10 large and delighted audiences. His addresses were given in a pleasing and captivating manner and he relates what he has seen and knows while he makes them real liter any treats. greatly to the delight of his hearers. Not many speakers can hold Inc close attention of an audience as he did. His addresses were not only interesting but very instructive
Arizona republican., 1918-09-28
WHISTLES THIS MORNING START
 FOURTH LIBERTY JOAN DRIVE
WHERE DO YOU STAND?

When the committee, which is do- hating its time and it's services to the cause, calls for your subscrip- tion, don't hesitate moment If you haven't already made your sub scription through your bank, give it quickly.
 Don't make it necessary for the members of the committee to argue with you. Your name is listed with your record of the purchase you made or failed to make in the past. and will become a permanent gov ernment record by which your pa triotism will be judged.
 Where do you stand?
Arizona republican., 1918-09-28
Every Committee In Readi- ness And All Plans Made
 To Bring In Big Results
 From the Very First Hour
.Ecsl lhe cnmmittec To it,,

NftHA NIif NitlNlliAAtt lb II.
 That in brief. is the big idea with which the people Of Phoenix and Mari copa county are asked to start the drive for thc fourth Liberty loan which starts this morning. II means that everybody VII volunteer bis subscription through his bank without waiting for the com mifise to come after it.
 lf rou are successful in beating the committee 10 it, you will have to step nrelN this morning. for the committees will meet at Liberty loan headquarters promptly at 2 o'clock and immediately begin their canvass of the city. In many communities they have .been Nolking since midnight, so just be thankful that you haven't been reused flom bed 10 buy a Liberty bond, and get to Inc bank as soon as possible this morning
 And that subscription. Make it as larSe as you can. Of course you have rEured out by this time how much you can carry this time. After you have done that. sec if you can't crowd on a ttle more. Buy bonds the way our boys fiEht-go an the way and then some> Phoenix and Maricopa county must iaiso the largest quota that has ever been asked for-help put the loan over The top.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-28
TOLD HOW LENSES
 AID IN GREAT WAR

Dr. D. D. Northrup gave an excep- tionally educational service talk to the Rotary club at their luneheon yester- day His subject was Great Work That Lenses Are Performing In Win ming the World War
 The speaker minutely described each Of a number of uses of lenses, micros- cope, binocular periscope. search light and many others. each in it's phase re- ceiving big development, increasing ef- ficiency, helping to win the war.
 Howard Brazee was chairman of the meeting.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-28
ADJUSTMENTS
chiIdren's Matinee at colunhi,

A special matinee for the kiddjes is 1 Delng offered by the Columbia theater | Tor this afternoon. Through special ar engagements it will be possible to show ! charlie Chaplin's latest release, Triple | troubles, this afternoon. This is ab- | soiutely a new production and is be- ing shoWn Tn Phoenix for the first | time today.
 This play, together with another big play for the children, titled "A Hoosier | Romance" makes the afternoons en- lertalnment something that will prove or special interest to the younger folks.
 l A Hoosier Romance is a picturiza- tlon of the late J. Whitcomb Rjleys most famous poem. Riley has always been recognized as the worlds great est childrens poet. Practically all of his works were either dedicated to or taken from the life of children. and ms name is popular one in every home. | In Triple Troubles" Chaplin has something that will make the kiddies rock With laughter. It is said to be one of his funniest vehicles and one that especially appeals to the young. This is not a retake of any Chaplin film made in the past and has only re- gently been released
 On Sunday another big program is being offered by the Columbia. and be- cause of its nature childrens mati- nee IS being featured for Sunday aft ernoon.
 The program includes Baby Marie osborn. child actress. is a beautiful story. Winning Grandma:" Charlief Chaplin in Triple Troubles Ford Sterling in two-reel comedy. entitled His Wild Oats.' and Columbia screen telegram showing official war pictures. including a stroll with Gen eral John Pershing in France This program will be shown on Sunday and Monday only.
 Boston BIsckie's Little Pal"
 The Boston Blackie stories were the best read of any crook creations in recent years and the adaptation to pic- lures finds in Boston Blackie's Little Pal corking value as entertainment. for the fact that tht character of this master crook who spent his leisure time in doing good to those who were less capable than he, is in the hands of Bert Lytell whom all recall as the wonderful Wolf of Paris in the story by Herbert Brenon. The Lone Wolf" Lytell is at home in the character of Blackie and the influence a child has on this hardened crook and rob- Der of big banks is shown with won derful skill in Metros feature for the final showing today at the Hip.
 With the feature is seen His Blight ed Career a Sennett comedy with the usual pep that accompanies this brand of fun film.
 Tomorrow comes to the Hip Con stance Talmadge in 'The Shuttle" taken from the novel of the same name by Francis Hodgson Burnett and wide ly read by fiction lovers. It is one of the big things in this girls screen career
Arizona republican., 1918-09-28

distributors of and dealers in materials used in connection herewith may con- tinue to furnish same for such con- struction work up to November 1. 1918. Applications for permits should be promptly made to the United States Highway Council through the state highway department for the completion of all such work now under contract and under construction which cannot be completed prior to November 1.
 No new contracts for the maint en-
Arizona republican., 1918-09-28

ance, construction or reconstruction of streets. pavements and highways should be entered into or no new construction not now in progress undertaken either prior or subsequent to November 1 without first obtaining a permit from the United States Highway Depart ment.
 (Signed)
 L. W. PAGE, Chairman United States Highways
Arizona republican., 1918-09-28
AT FORT SAM HousToN-L I

Vogel, who formerly was connected
 with the force at the Ed Rudolph au- tomobile establishment in this city, and who recently joined the colors, is now at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, accord ing to word just received by friends.
Arizona republican., 1918-09-28
"The Mating of MarceIla" at the
 ap,ara

This is the final showing of Dorothy Dalton in Thomas H. Tnce's sparkling picture of love. The Mating of Mar celia" with its wonderful reproduction of Reno's divorce colony. where the rich mismated are acquiring residence to- sever the ties that gall. Here is
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
PRESIDENT IS
 TAKING A REST
 FROM HIS LAB0RS
He and Mrs. Wilson Will Spend a Few Days at Summer Home of Col.
 E. M. House. tas.9

MANCHESTER, Aug. 16.-Presi dent and Mrs. Wilson arrived here yesterday to spend a few days at the summer home of Col. E. M. House.
 The visit is to be of quiet na- ture, with no business to intrude unless of special official importance.
 MANCHESTER, Aug. 16 - The President is here seeking seclusion. The President and Mrs. Wilson have taken up temporary housekeeping separate from the home of Col. House, so that they will be by themselves. The President has more guards than ever before The Secret Service has increased it's detail and Marines are picketing the grounds.
 Newspaper men have been asked to observe the privacy of the Presi- dent and not to follow him when he goes on automobile drives.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS
 FUSE ON CANDIDATES

NEW YORK, Aug. 16-The Re publican organization of New York City has endorsed two Tammany Democratic candidates for Congress in Manhattan Burrough, a dozen ol so candidates for the Legislature and several candidates for judicial posi- tions, including a candidate for the Supreme Court. The Democratic organization vii endorse two Republican Congressmer of Manhattan Burrough for re-elec tiOn.
 Further fusion agreements are ex pected to take place before the cleo tion.
 All the candidates on which fusior has been agreed. are zoo per cent endorsers" of the Administration ol President Wilson. The Republican: endorsed by Tammany include Rep resentative Florello H. LaBuardia who is serving with the Aviation Corps in Europe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
Estimated That in 6,O00, GOO Casualties, Nearly Two Million Killed
 by the Allies.
TO COMB OVER ARMY
German Commanders Will Search Auxiliary Corps to Find More Trench
 Fighters.

WITH THE BRITISH, Aug. 16.-- Germany admits that her man-power has dwindied in proportions great enough to causes deep concern to those high in command.
 The toll already taken by the AL lies, with the prospects of greater losses and being confronted by an ever growing American force, have caused Gen. Ludendorff to issue i'm perative orders for vigorous and immediate combing out In Germany's army, to recover from the auxiliary units all men capable of entering the trenches.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
GERMAN DEAD AND
 WOUNDED ARE GIVEN
 BY PAPERS IN PARIS

PARIS, Aug 16.--kewspapers of Paris have carefully gathered fl. gures and checked them and as the result claim that the Germans lost 6,o0o, 900 men from the beginning of the war to the end of last month.
 This number does not include the heavy casualties which the Germans have suffered In the combined Allied offensive during the present month.
 The German killed alone prior to June 17, 1918. was 1,55o,ooo. It was over 100000 before the beginning of the German offensive March 27. Between March 27 and June 17 the killed number 127,oo0. Since June the number killed have been enor- nous.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
Gen. March Says Many Americans in France Could Do the Job
 Any Time.
EXPECT TO HAVE THEM
Present Program Is Have Three Million Men in France by July
 Next Year.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16. - Gen March yesterday afternoon told the members of the Senate Military Com mittee that it was up to the United States to put enough men in France to win the war on the Western front
 He said he believed that 100000 Americans could smash the German lines at any time.
 The program of the Administration calls for eighty Divisions containing over 3,000,0O0 men in France by next July.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
BALTIMORE TAKES FOURTH PLACE IN
 LIST OF U. s. CITIES

BALTIMORE, Aug. 16.--The Court of Appeals declared constitutional to. day the Annexation Act increasing Baltimore's dimensions to about eighty square miles and adding about 10000 to it's population. The city now claims a population of 900,000 and fourth place among American cities, ranking ahead of St. Louis and Boston and next to Philadel- phia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
MUST IMPROVE
 SYSTEMS FOR NEEDS OF WAR
Director BurIeson Says Tel ephone Systems Must
 Consolidate Wherever It Is Possible.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16. - Post master Geenral Burleson, in charge of the Government telephone and telegraph systems, has ordered tele- phone companies to confine their ex- tensions to the improvement of their service in such way as will meet increased war needs, and expedite the plan for consolidation of separ ate and competing systems, where the service of the public demands.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
GREMONT OLDER TO BE EDITOR OF THE
 SAN FRANCISCO POST

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 16. - Fremont Odler. formerly managing editor of the Duelletin. has been ap- pointed managing editor of the Call-Post.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
IS ARRESTED
 IN SPAIN AND
 BEING RETURNED
Robert Fay Who Placed Bombs Aboard Troop Ships and Escaped;
 Is Retaken.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Robert Fay. convicted of placing bombs on troop ships bound for Europe, who escaped to Spain, has been arrested.
 Secretary Lansing announced today that the prisoner is being returned to this country without extradition papers, with the consent of the Span ish Government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
Troops Overseas

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Secre tary of War Newton D. Baker yes terday said there are now 2,600,000 troops here and overseas.
 He said IA Divisions of the Ma tional Army, 12 Divisions of the Ma tional Guard and five Divisions of the Regulars are now in France.
 He hopes to continue to accelerate the movement of soldiers to France by reason of the great assistance be ing extended by England in ship ping.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
DON COUNTRY NEXT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.' The arrival of the British at Baku opens the way there for Allied aid to the Czech-Slovaks, where they are most mensced by the BoIsheviki and Ger man influence.
 Few physical difficulties are pre- scented to efforts to. reach the coun- try controlled by the Don Cossaeks, who are mostly in sympathy with
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
EMPEROR CHARLES IS VISITING KAISER AT
 HIS HEADQUARTERS

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 16.-Emperor Charles of Austria and his Foreign Minister have arrived at the main German headquarters for confer ence with the Kaiser.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
ANOTHER RECORD IS SMASHED IN.
 BUILDING VESSEL

DETROIT. Aug~ 16.-A 2.50O ton steel freighter has, been delivered complete by the Great Lakes Engin- eering Works 30 days after the keel was laid. establishing new record for rapid shipbuilding in the United States
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
TWO NATIONS
 JOIN PROTEST
 AGAINST MEXICO

WASHINGTON. Aug. 16. - The United States and England have joined in a protest to Mexico against the oil land decrees issued by Car ranza, which amount practically to confiscation of all foreign interests by the Mexican Government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
ARE AFTER BoLsHEviki

LONDON, Aug. 16.-The Allied forces at Archangei have penetrated 100 miles South of that port towards VoIogda.
 The Allied troops have landed on the shores of Anega Bay to intercept the retreating BoIshevik, who have been committing atrocities against the civilian population.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
TAX ON LUXURIES WILL RUN OVER
 $2,000,000 A YEAR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-The Gov ernment treasury will be 2,000, ,000, ,000 richer through increased taxes on lux uries, according to an estimate by Chairman Kitchin of the Ways and Means Committee.
 The basis for MT. Kitchin's esti- mate is the levies thus far recom- mended by the committee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
FORMER OFFICIAL
 OF YUKON HAS BEEN
 WOUNDED OVERSEAS

VANCOUVER. Aug. 16. = Captain George Black, former Governor of the Yukon Territory, was wounded by a gunshot in the thigh in France He was in the thick of the fighting of the present offensive.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
SCHOONER SUNK BY SUBMARINE
 NEAR CAPE MAY
SeapIanes SWoop Over the Spot Where the Sub- marines Dives and
 Fire Bombs.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16-A Ger. man submarine sunk the American schooner Barret near Cape May.
 Seaplanes and submarine chasers were sent to the scene at once. They dropped bombs on the spot where the diver submerged, but no wreck age came to the surface.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
British Military Expedition Now Has Almost Clear Path to Heart of Don
 Country.
AFTER THE BOLSHEVIKI
Allied Troops at ArchangIe Moving Southward and One Party to Inter-
 cept Enemy.

LONDON, Aug. 16.-A British force from Northwestern Persia has reach ed the Caspian Sea, and has taken over a part of the defense of Baku. This expedition Is considered import ant as furnishing a quick route to the heart of the German influence in Russia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
CONDITION OF
 KING CONSIDERED
 AS VERY SERIOUS

GENEVA. Aug. 16.-The condition of King Ferdinand. of Bulgaria. who is now at Nauheim. is considered as critical. He recently arrived there for treatment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
A CURIOUS co-lNcIpENT

LONDON, Aug. 16.-A curious CO., incident comes to light In connec- ton with the arrival of the British at Baku, where a garrison consisting largely of Bolsheviki, supported with Armenians, are opposing the Turks. Thus the British while fighting the 6oisheviki in the North, are cooper atino with them in the South.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
Plans Announced

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Provost Marshal Crowder has announced the plans for the registration of 13.000,- 900 new draft men, to be provided for when Congress passes the new man-power bill
 They will be needed by October 1st.
 All Congressional machinery will be made ready to advance the nee essary legislation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
HIGHER WAGES DEMANDED BY
 THE AUSTRIANS

AMSTERDAM. Aug. 16. Two hundred thousand State employees have demanded 50 per cent. in crease in wages from the Austrian Government.
 They assert as their basis that the cost of living has been tripled.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
PRICE OF SILVER
 IS ANNOUNCED BY
 TREASURY OFFICIALS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.- The Treasury Department has announced that the maximum price of silver will be one dol lar and one-half cents per fine ounce.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
SERIOUS RIOTINC IN JAPAN OVER A
 CORNER ON RICE

TOXIC, Aug. 16.-Policemen were wounded and many rioters injured at Nagoya in clashes over the high cost of rice
 Fifty of the rioters were arrested
 The price of rice has doubled on account of a corner in the market being manipulated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
FRENCH GAIN GROUND

PARIS. Aug. ts.-Last evening official advices say that between the Matx and Oise rivers the French gained ground.
 On the line North of Disc, near Ribeeourt, the advanced operations made by the French were mostly of a minor character.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
FRENCH MAKE IMPORTANT
 ADVANCE

PARIS, Aug. f6. - The French made an Important advance over . two and a half mile front West of Rove, according to official advlces last night.
 They advanced their lines near viiiers leeroye.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
Ttrotsky on Fight Line.

AMSTERDAM. Aug. 16.-The Vi- enna Neu Erie Press says War Min ister Ttrotsky is touring the front where the Bolsheviki are fighting the Czech-Slovaks and are urging the Bolsheviki to fight against the enemy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
PASSENGERS ON
 FARRAGUT HEADED
 FOR CHANNEL POINTS

SEATTLE. Aug. 16.-The passen gers on the Farragut bound for yu- neau are Montz Rosen. Maria Rozen. Mrs. A. J. Kinsley, and Bessie NJ. Hall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
NOW HAVE THREE ROADS

PARIS, Aug. 16.-The Allies are now moving or prepared to move into Russia in aid of the cxecho- Stvs from three directions, the re. suit of the capture of Baku on the Caspian Sea by the British. Troops are now entering Russia from Anch. angel and Vladlvostok, and the door is now open for an invasion from the South.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
BRITISH MOVING FORWARD

WITH THE BRITISH, Aug. t6.- Tho artillery Of the enemy 10 report ed to be active from one end of the British front to the other In the North.
 The enemy infantry movement con tinues-
 The British are continuing their slight forward movement to gain ad- vantageous positions vacated by the enemy.
 In a movement of this kind, Dam. cry and Perviliers were captured from the Germans, through rear guard aetiona
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
British and French Contin- ue to Take Towns and Advance Lines from
 Albert SouthWard
VOW BOEHM IN CHARGE
Germans Significantly Put Retreat Specialist in Command Forces on
 SOmme Front.

PARIS, Aug. 16.-Afternoon ad- vices say that the French are hold ing Rove in a vice-like grip, and are crushing the stubborn German resistance.
 The French are slowly encircling the town.
 The French advance at Villers Lesroye make the fall of Rove inev- itable. The possession of the town by the French would force the Ger mans to rectify their lines, and probably retreat to Nesle Noyon line.
 Rove is the bulwark of the Ger man position. The enemy are cling ing desperately to the range of high hills east of Ribecourt. They also are stubbornly defending the Lassig- ny and Disc canal, the loss of which will cause them to evacuate Noyon.
 WITH THE FRENCH, Aug. 18. Afternoon advices say that the Allies have occupied villers Les. rove and St. Aurin.. They entered the German trenches east of Ar mancourt yesterday. Further north they advanced towarod Chaulnes- Rove line, taking Damery Wood.
 PARIS, Aug. 16.-6oth sides are gathering troops for the resumption of heavy fighting, with the Allies still advancing In places and the Germans losing heavily In protecting their exposed Hanks.
 The French forces are hammering the Lassiony-Noyon line.
 There has been violent artillery action between oIse and Avre.
 The Germans are reported to be giving way in the Thiecourt posi- ton.
 Gen. Hans von 6oehn, the Ger man retreat specialist, has been ap- pointed supreme commander of the somme front. The appointment is looked upon as significant
 The German withdrawal North of Albert is believed to be the appIica- ton of the new commanders tac- tics
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
Calling Recruits

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-All men called for active service under the proposed new draft, between the ages of IS and 45, will be in France by next June. '-...a ".
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
RUSSIANS ESCAPING

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Russian prosoners are escaping daily from Germany into Denmark.
 The Danes have established a camp for them near the line.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
Some Quick Work

TOPEKA, Aug. 16.-Lieut. Donold Hudson, of this city, is reported to have downed three German aero planes inside of five minutes fight ing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
TWENTY ENEMY PLANES TAKEN
 BY THE BRITISH
Six Others Put Out of Con- troI; Rhine Population Panic Stricken Over
 the Air Raid.

LONDON, Aug. 16.-Twenty Ger man aeroplanes were destroyed and six others sent down out of control yesterday, according to an official an. nouncement made by the British war office.
 Fifteen British machines are miss ing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
People Panic Stricken

GENEVA, Aug. 16.-Allied aviators attacked Frankfort Monday morning, killing 12 persons and wounding five others.
 Reports from Bazel says the cas- ualties were numerous, and adds that the attack has increased the panic reigning among the German in habitants in towns along the Rhine river.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
CABLE BRIEFS

sYDNEY-AddItionaI enemy mines have been found along the AustraI. ian coast. It is believed they were laid by a German raider.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16
HUNS WlrhoRAWINe

LONDON, Aug. t6. - The enemy forces made further slight withdraw- ale from the Lys salient and they
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16

NEW YoRK-The Brazilian motor ship Madrugada has been submarin- ed off the American coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16

Phone 1t to The Empire. No. s7l.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16

Phone 1t to The Empire. No. 374
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16

NEWARK, N. 1.-The name of the German Hospital In Newark has been changed to the Newark Me mortal Hospital, the result of . de eislon made by the Board of Diree tors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16

eELFAsT-An s,o0o-ton standard vessei was launched here IS days after the keel was laid. by the Work. man, Clark ( Co, achieving a new World's record.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-16

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