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Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
BENSON DECLARES SIMS STATEMENT 4
 CRAVE INJUSTICE
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WASHINGTON, May 5.-Denying that he had any feeling against the British, Rear Admiral William $. Ben son declared before the senate naval Investigating committee today that he had been done a grave injustice through Real Admiral Sims interpre- tation of instructions received before going abroad.
 Admiral Benson said he could not recall whether in his final instructions to Admiral Sims he had said Don't let the British pull the wool over your eyes; we would as soon fight them as the Germans" but added that, if he had used such language, it was for the purpose of impressing upon the admiral that the United States still was a neutral.
 The witness told the committee that he had not only cautioned Admiral Sims on that occasion, but twice dur ing the war, not to let his friendship for the British unduly influence him.
 He discussed the matter with the officer first in London. he said, and later in Paris. He explained that he was prompted by what he described as a feeling growing in the United States that Admiral Sims was permitting his friendship for the British to influence him unduly in using American de- stroyers to protect British shipping.
 On neither occasion, said Admiral Benson, did he use the language at tributed to him by Admiral Sims.
 Admiral Sims. the witness said, had the entire confidence of the depart ment, and his recommendations were given 'every consideration consistent with the general policy of giving all possible aid to the allies"
 Asked by the chairman why, if this were true, all of Admiral Sims rcNom- mendations were not immediately fol- lowed, the witness said Admiral Sims was not charged with final responsi- bility and the departments acts had to be based on the general situation.
 Examination of Admiral Benson will be continued tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
ROADS ASK CONGRESS FOR S500,0O0,0O0 ID BUY ROLLING STOCK

WASHINGTON, May 6.-Railroad executives today asked congress for an additional $500, 100000 with which to buy rolling stock during the coming year.
 state commerce committee, representa- tives of the carriers declared that a serious and general car shortage ex- isted through the middle west and that they were unable to borrow money on their own credit for freight cars needed to remedy the situation. Samuel Req, president of the Pennsylvania system, speaking for the roads, said that if the government furnished the money it could take equipment trust certificates for security and hold them until they could be sold advantageously to gen eral investors.
 Some idea of what the roads needed in the way of equipment was given the committee by E. N. Brown, chairman of the St. Louis & San Francisco rail road, who declared the present short age amounted to 226.0O0 freight cars, 319O locomotives and coco passenger cars. He believed they could get along for time with 100000 freight cars and 2000 locomotives. the total cost of which was estimated at s616.000.0 000.
 Mr. Brown testified that the carriers had paid as high as "A per cent in- terest on equipment funds in the open market and finally had been told that s1 5O 900 900 was all that could be bor- rowed for that purpose.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
GIRL WHO KILLED
 6TEPFATHER GIVEN
 1O-YEAR SENTENCE
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ST. LOUIS, May 6.-Ursula Broder- ick, 16. who killed her stepfather, Jo- seph F. Woodlock in their home here April II, 1919, was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a jury in juvenile court here tonight and her punishment fixed at ten years in the Missouri penitentiary.
 The jury deliberated only an hour and thirty-five minutes. The girl heard the verdict without a trace of emo tion.
 She was sent to detention home. be- ing unable to furnish bond for $10,0O0. Her attorney, Charles r. Johnson, an nounced he would file motion for a new trial.
 The defendant was charged with first degree murder but the charge was changed to murder in the second degree by the jury, which in fixing her punishment at 10 years, gave the ightest sentence permitted for that charge.
 It was the third time that the girl was tried for killing WoodIock. whom she shot to death. A continuance was ordered at the first trial on account of an error in the courts instructions to the jury. The second hearing re- suited in a mistrial, the jury being un- able to agree after 26 hours. At that time the foreman reported the vote stood 10 to 2 to conviction.
 Ursula took the stand in her own be- half today and reiterated her former testimony that she killed Woodlock to protect her honor.
 The state contended that Woodlock was killed as the result of a plot be- tween the girl and her mother Mrs. Lillian Woodlock. and that he was shot while asleep. The last witness for the state, an assistant from the coroner s office, said that in performing an au- topsy on Woodlock he discovered the bullets had entered Woodlock's head and ranged downward, indicating that he had been shot from above.
 Mrs. Woodlock is also under indict- ment for her husbands death. Her trial will be held later.
 In 1916 Ursula shot and killed her father, Thomas r. Brodericl1, but was exonerated by a corners jury, when she testified that she fired in defense of her mother. whom, she said Brod erick was beating.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
WESTERN RAILROADS SAY HIGHER FREIGHT
 RATES NECESSARY
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WASHINGTON, May 6.-Western railroads need an additional $352,- S93,0 to bring their net income up to the six per cent on their property in vestment of $S,963, 3,SS3.000, provided by the transportation act the interstate commerce commission was informed today by Samuel NJ. F'elton of Chicago, chairman of the western executive rate committee.
 To provide this sum, freight rates in the territory west of the Mississippi must De increased 24 per cent, said he.
 With the presentation of this appli- cation the commission had before it the requests of all of the trunk line railroads of the country for increased rates. Dates for hearings will be set later if any protests against the rates are filed
 Mr. Felton told the commission that railroad facilities were not commensu- rate with present demands.
 MT. E'elton estimated the immediate needs of the railroads for the country for new rolling stock at s610,o00, 900, and said it would be difficult for them to borrow money on their own credit at this time. Large sums, he said, also must be expenced for other new equip ment and for new construction and in addition the western carriers must re- fund about s43O, ,0OO, 900 of maturing ob- legations this year and next.
 Declaring that the net income Of the western carriers fell from s4601S1 900 in 1916 to S261, ,456 900 in 1919, MT. Eel ton told the commission that 0 recast- ing of the 1919 account to the present cost of labor, coal and materials re- duced the current net basis to S126.- 027.000. To raise this income to six per cent on the property investment will require, he estimated, an increase of IT per cent in all revenue. Since there is no intention to raise passenger tariffs. the needed increase must be obtained by advancing freight rates 24 per cent, he said.
 Long standing differentials and rate relationships Mir. Felton said, should be carefully observed in readjusting the tariffs
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
SONORA REFUSES ID ACCEPT AID OFFERED
 MOVEMENT BY VILLA
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DOUGLAS, Ariz., May 6.-The So- nora revolutionists will not in any cir cumstances accept the cooperation of Francisco Villa nor give him even the consideration of a conference, accord ing to statement made at Agua Prieta tonight by General P. Elias Gales, commander in chief of the rebel forces.
 "We cannot even entertain the thought of accepting the services of Villa or those he can muster as his followers the general said. we would be repudiating our declaration of principles and be guilty of a grave affront to the people of the United States were we to make any terms with one who is regarded as an interna : tional outlaw. Our plan is aimed at the rescue of Mexico from her present humiliating position, and we would be going in an opposite direction should we open our camp to Villa We have all the men we need just now. but if we did not have it would be better to let our purpose fail than to permit 1t to be stained with Villas aid.'
 General Gales will leave for Juarez early next Sunday morning.
 The main body of his army left Agua Prieta this morning, but the general expects to overtake 1t before the border town is reached. This afternoon a corps of engineers was sent to PUlpito pass to remove mines planted there three weeks ago, when it was believed a force of Carranza troops would at- tempt to come through into Sonora.
 General Gales said tonight he had just received a telegram stating Tor reon still was in possession of federal accomplished until his army reached there
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
HOOVER RE|TERATES CAMPAIGN STATEMENT
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NEW YORK, May 6.-Herbert Hoover, candidate. for the republican presidential nomination. in a statement issued here tonight declared his atti- tude toward the nomination has not been changed by the California primar ies and that he will not organize cam paign, nor have my supporters raise a great campaign fund and then mort gage my soul in advance in order to attain the election"
 1T believe that the people have a right to elect their president without having some one put over on them, he said ''I have certain definite ideas regarding economic. social and inter national problems. l believe that these ideas are, in many ways, in accord with the ideas of the great majority of American citizens.
 "I can only repeat what l have said before" he added. and that is that never had any personal ambition in this thing. My interest is only that of any other citizen who wants to see the government reflect the spirit of it's people"
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
OBRECON FORMALLY
 JOINS REVOLUTION
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May G. Lieutenant Colonel Alvaro Obregon has formally joined the Mexican revo- Iution initiated in the state of Sonora. and has placed himself and his armed forces at the disposal of the revolution. In a manifesto issued in the state of Guerrero, copy of which reached San Antonio today, Obregon called upon the Mexican people to rally to the sup port of the revolt against President Carranza and denied that he was seea- ing presidential power.
 Obregon declared in the manifesto that when he consented to become a candidate for the Mexican presidency he believed the political campaign would be developed in absolute con formity to law but facts have trans pired which have brought us face to face with the most sorrowful of reali- ties.''
 President Carranza. the manifesto charges. has attempted to make the national army whip lash at the service of his sole political judgment and disgrace, intrigue and calumny have gravitated around the members of said army
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
PALMER WARMING WAS PART IF ANT|-LAbOR
 PROPAGANDA, CHARGES
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 WASHINGTON. May 6.-Attorney General Palmer's warning of threat ened May day violence and announce ment of steps taken to prevent it were assailed before the Railroad Labor Board today by Timothy Healy, presi- dent of the Brotherhood of Stationary Bremen and Oilers, as a part of what he characterized as "a despicable propaganda against labor"
 Such propaganda, MT. Healy said, was started within less than q hours after the signing of the armistice and was designed ito poison the minds of the people to such an extent that the profiteerS could still further increase prices and place the blame on labor"
 While not naming the attorney gen eral directly, MT. Healy told the board that the crusade of a high govern ment official against radicals was undoubtedly for the purpose of aid ing in the campaign of certain employ CTS of the country to secure laws es- tablishing involuntary servitude." He referred to sedition laws proposed in congress, and said that while framed 'ostenSibly to eradicate bolShevism and anarchism," they would have tied labor hand and foot.''
 MT. Healy concluded with the state ment that if government officials and congress had given as much attention to curDlnS prO1lteerS as they dIQ to pounding and bounding wage earners, the cost of living would have decreased to figures within reason"
 After Mir Healy completed his state ment, Bert M. Jewel, president of the railway department of the American Federation of Labor, presented the wage demands of the railroad workers He furnished statistics on the increased cost of living and asked the board to grant such an advance in pay as would enable the shopmen to live at the ac- cepted American standard.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
CARRANZA SEEKING. COMPROMISE, RUM0R;. FAMINE IN CAPITAL.
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FL PASO, Texas, May 6.-Facing famine in his capital city, President Venustiano Carranza has sought to effect a compromise with the revolu- tionary forces, according to statements issued today by T. R. Beltran, commer- cial agent for the liberal constitutional party at Fl Paso.
 The shortage in necessities has reached a serious stage in the capital" one of the statements said. "The dis comforts being experienced by the population are so intense that a num- Der of labor bodies have addressed themselves to CarranZa asking him to take steps to remedy the situation by establishing bakeries where bread may be bought cheap.
 ''The attitude of the working classes is threatening, and grave disorders are expected at any moment
 President Carranza was reported as having held conferences with Robles Dominguez, a leader of tho opposition, in an effort to reconcile the revolution ists. The results of the negotiations, however, were not known here.
 Arrests are the orders of the day in Mexico City" Senor Beltran said. Re gently, Jose Castilleja, congressional deputy, was jailed on suspicion of fav- bring the party of General Alvaro Ob- regon, candidate for the presidency of the republic.
 "Castillejo is one of the many vic- tirns of Carrancista, tyranny, without regard for their rank or for the duties that they are discharging under the constitution"
 For three days. the city of Guadal- ajara, Jalisco was without electricity and water, a result of the activities of a column under Colonel Felix Bar ajas, who has been operating in the state for some time, Senor Beltran re- ported.
 The most complete panic seized the authorities of the city and they pre- pared to abandon their posts, believing that they were threatened by a superior force. The Carranza leader, Colonel Luis Amezcua, at that time in Zapot- lanejo, was ordered to attack the forces under Barajas. Half way to Guadal- ajara, Colonel Amezcua halted to await endorsements numbering 200 men. The Carrancistas then advanced, but so slowly that when they arrived in the region of Guadalajara, they found that Colonel Barajas had abandoned the place, after having telephoned to the military authorities of the city that he was retiring so as not to injure the populace through a lack of conven- fences. The revolutionary leader de- fled the enemy to come out and give battle, but tho challenge was not ac- cepted.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
PRESIDENT DESCHANEL CANNOT ALLOW
 WIFE TO TAKE $500O AMERICAN HAT;
 FRENCH MILLINERS GIVE IA REASONS

ended when the milliners were read a cable from the Society for the Improve ment of Millinery Art in France, giving fourteen points, why Madame De- schanel should not accept the gift. The points were:
 l. Bad precedent; Paris only style center.
 2. America took advantage of Paris during the war.
 3. Americans dangerously resource ful.
 4. Paris never produced so expensive a hat as 5000. Big novelty as Eiffel tower.
 3. Paris milliners object to accept ance of hat.
 6. Such gift is like carrying coals to Newcastle.
 :. South American trade stolen from Paris by New York.
 S. American prohibition will help Paris regain South American trade.
 9. America should not give away what it will not buy-paradise.
 10. Milliners should be content to buy the dictates of Paris.
 II. American buyers already act dictatorially toward Paris creators. They want what they term "American style" This must stop.
 r. The label made in Paris must be included in all world wide styles.
 F. America has no artistic atrno sphere-nothing but colossal wealth
 14. Rate of exchange gives America unfair advantage over Paris creators.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
MRS. SAM. GOMPERS
 |S STRICKEN BY DEATH
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WASHINGTON, May 5.-Mrs. Sam uel Gompers. wife of the president of the American Federation of Labor, died at her home here tonight after a long illness. She was 69 years of age and had been married for more than half a century. Funeral services will be conducted here and the body will be taken to New York for burial Sunday.
 Mrs. Gomoers was born in London and came to this country with her par ents when s years old. Three years later she began work as a tobacco stripper in the factory where Mr. Gompers was employed as a cigar maker. She was married in 1867 at the age of 16.
 Mrs Gompers is survived by three sons-Henry J.. Samuel l.. and Alex ander J. Gompers.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
Arch Blganaast
 Pleads Guilty
 To Indictment
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LOS ANGELES, May 6.-Re- turning to the county jail late to- day after pleading guilty to an in dictment charging him with the murder of Nina Lee Deloney, one of five wives" he is alleged to have slain. Walter Andrew Wat son found in his cell a large bunch of red roses, left, according to jail attaches, by q woman who rode in a costly limousine, but who de- clined to give her name.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
March Through Pass

AGUA PRIETA, Son., May 6-An advance guard under command of sev- eral members of the staff of General r. Elias Gales, commander of troops in northern Sonora, has gone through Pulpito Pass and are preparing a camp site on the other side Of the mountains in Chihuahua for the two thousand Sonora troops which began leaving here today. Toward sundown she last of the troops began thelr march for the pass, carrying full equipment and rations supply.
 General Gales will remain in Agua Prieta for several days, making addi- tional plans for the inv2sion of Chi huahua and a concentrated attack up- on Torreon. Additional troops from inland points in Sonora have been ordered to mobilize in Agua Prieta. where they will be given q rest, fully equipped for the field and then sent to reinforce other forces iE Chihuahua, and especially the Torreon district
 Expect Fighting At Once
 In an interview late this acternoon General Gales stated to the Associated Press that preparations for warfare in Sonora were nearly completed. He said actual fighting will begin just as soon as forces can reach CarranZa strong holds.
 4 telegram from Torreon received at military headquarters here this after noon declared that CarranZa troops in the Torreon district were deserting, with a great number fleeing to other garrisons for protection.
 Up to tonight no report has been re- ceived here confirming the rumor that with the revolutionists. When asked if Sonora and other reVolting states would consider such a proposal, Gen eral Gales stated it was his belief no attention would be paid to overtures of the central government until actual conditions upon which a compromise would be made were outlined.
 To Attack MazatIan Soon
 It was declared at military head quarters here today that q battle at Mazatlan is imminent within the next few hours AdditionI endorsements are being sent General Flores. Gea- era1 Flores is reported to have sent several messages to the commander of the Carranza garrison at Mazatlan urging him to join the revolution or surrender before Sonora forces make q concentrated attack upon the city. The latest of these messages was sent to the Carranza commander day before last, General Flores informing him that if he did not surrender. an attack would be made upon the city within a few days.
 Military headquarters here will be kept open after General Gales joins his forces in Chihuahua. Several de- tachments of infantry and cavalary will be kept here and it is learned that Agua Prieta will be used as Q concen- tration depot for troops and supplies.
 An American service car driver who returned from PuIpito Pass, where he had taken part of General Gales staff, stated today roads to the pass were bad.
 Most of the troops which left for the pass this afternoon are Yaqui and Mayo Indians, about equally divided between infantry and cavalry. Wom- en and children camp followers are be- ing left in Agua Prieta.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
REVOLUT|ON|STS
 MAKE READY ID PRESS CAMP PA|GN
Assemble Large Army In Chihuahua for Advance Southward - Will Also Attack Mazatlan Soon Vigorous Campaign Ex- pected Immediately
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 JUAREZ, Mexy May 6.-Five thousand troops from Sonora will arrive at Casas Grandes tomorrow, when they will entrain for Juarez, made here tonight by General Jose GonzaIo Escobar.
 Colonel Eduardo F. Porcayo, of the casas Grandes garrison, will proceed to Chihuahua City to take charge of the Eighty fifth cavalry, General Escobar announced.
 It was believed that these troop movements will be preliminary to the Concerted attack on Mexico city that it was announced yes terday would be made shortly.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
ASK INJUNCTION

CHICAGO, May 6.-Attorneys repre- senting the 15 Chicago coal operators indicted at Indianapolis for alleged re- striction of coal production and other violations of the Lever act, today filed notice with Federal Judge Carpenter that they would present petition for an injunction restraining the govern ment from prosecuting the operators. The petition will be filed Tuesday, the attorneys announced. Similar injunc- tions are being sought by operators in St Louis Toledo. Cleveland and other ctieS, it was said.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
KILLED AT FIELD MEET

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, May G. While attending a school field meet in which her son was a participant, Mrs. r. Mahl, mother of three children, was instantly killed when a bullet, said to have been fired from a starters pistol, struck her in the chest.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
SAILORS CALI A WALKour

VANCOUVER. B. C., May 6.-The sailors union of the Pacific coast to- day called a strike of sailors and deck hands of British Columbia coastwise and deep sea vessels, effective to en- force recognition of the union and in creased pay, it was announced.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
CARRANzA TO FIGHT TO THE LAST
Wood Carried
 Ind90nG Wlth
 5000 M G1or3ty
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 INDIANAPOLIS, May 6.-Major General Leonard Wood carried In- diana with plurality of 5.947 over Senator Hiram w. Johnson of California in Tuesdays presi- dential preference primary on the face of complete unofficial re- turns from the 3,3S7 precincts of the state. The vote was: Wood, S5,776; Johnson, 79.S29; Lowden, 31,11S; Harding, 20,S19.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
LoNGsHoREMEN STRIKE.

SEATTLE, Wash. May 6.-The long shoremen's union declared a general strike along the water front today to enforce demands that the employers select crews from a list prepared and displayed by the union. The question of wages is not involved, 1t was an- nounced.
Arizona republican., 1920-05-07
DECLARES. A DIVIDEND

CHICAGO. May 6.-The American steel foundries today declared a stock dividend of six per cent on the com mon stock, payable May 2s. to stock
 of record May Is.