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Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
Clara Hamon May
 Enter Movies If
 She Is Acquitted
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ARDMORE, Okla, Dec. 26-Plans for the defense of Mrs Clara Smith Hamon. at liberty under s12,O00 bond on a charge of murder in connection with the death of Jake L. Hamon, re- publican national committeeman, were discussed at four hour conference today between Mrs. Hamon and her attorneys.
 Mrs Hamon came from Wilson, 30 miles away, where she is visiting rela- tives. After the conference the attor- neys expressed the belief that the trial probably would not take place until after January 1T.
 Mrs Hamon has received offers from moving picture companies to enter the movies" if she is acquitted. and has also been offered lecture contracts, she Said today
 But I do not know yet what shall do.'' she added. It is my family first. want to rest when this is over: l want to be secluded"
 Mrs. Hamon replied willingly to questions put to her by newspaper men regarding her plans for the fu- ture. her ideas, her ideals in public life, religion, women in politics. literature, books, athletics, amusements, and how Mexico appealed to her because of its beauty and the creed of it's people.
 My future is planned to atone to my people: it is my family above ev- erything; they are to have my first consideration she said. her voice choking.
 Men? Why, l am not enloittered toward men; I love them all; and women. I love them still more." she answered 10 a. question.
 Asked If published diary. alleged to have been written by her, was true, Mrs Hamon replied:
 q am not in a position to say: would rather make no statement 1 T have supreme faith in God. other wise I would be unable to have with stood what I have or be able to talk to 1 you now Mrs. Hamon said. l Thus far, it seems to me. I have 1 been unable to find religion that fits my sentiment. or one I could fit my self into I have tried to find my church. My people are devout Chris 1 tians.
 Sometimes I think I shall write a book, detailing the story of my life
 When asked if she did not advocate whether the story was true or not ir her alleged diary, the lesson suggested to other women from the fruits of her own experience, Mrs. Hamon said:
 'I wish that I could proclaim such . lesson from the house. tops. l would
 gladly give myself to death if thought that I could save one woman from the sufferings I have endured"
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
NEGRO WHO SHOT
 POLICE OFFICERIS l LYNCHED BY N0B

JONESBORO, Ark, Dec. 26.-Wade Thomas, a negro who last night shot and killed Policeman Elmer Ragland during a raid on a dice game, was taken from the jail tonight by a mob of about 400 citizens. and after being paraded through the business streets. was hanged to a telegraph pole near the scene of his crime. The body was then riddled with bullets.
 Thomas was arrested early today at Hoxie, Ark, and brought here. Ar engagements had been made to call a special session of the grand jury.
 The mob worked quietly, leaders de manding admission from the jailer, who, after urging that the law be al- lowed to take it's course, turned over the keys. Thomas was taken from his cell and with rope around his neck was paraded several blocks through the town, the mob following. The rope was thrown over the cross arm of a telegraph pole and after the negro was apparently dead, the body r'Idled with bullets The mob immediately dispersed. A number of other negroes held in the jail in connection with the shooting were not molested.
 Before being taken from the ian Thomas admitted shooting the police man, but claimed self defense
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
British L0bor Leader
 S0ys Armed Force W1U
 Not BrGng IrGsh. Peace

the sympathy. respect and powerful advocacy of millions of people beyond the shores of Ireland
 Its moral appeal Is so formidable that no British government true to the principles of democracy could refuse to respond to it.
 ''But in the present reign Of violence the justice of the Irish demand is lost sight of
 Acts of Brutality
 The policy of the British govern ment is to clean up the republican army, or .gunmen. as they are de- scribed by the chief secretary for@4re- land In their efforts to achieve this result the crown forces have commit ted many acts of sheer brutality and wanton destruction of property.
 "Indiscipline of a certain section of the crown forces has found expression in appalling acts of violence and crin- inal acts of provocation which in many cases have fallen on innocent men, women and children.
 '"The experience of our commission in Ireland strengthens us in our con viction that the most urgent need is complete cessation of all acts of vio- lence and provocation.
 If this could be brought about, I believe it would be possible. for a regu- lar armistice to be arranged between the British government and elected representatives of the Irish people.
 Step Indispensable
 ''This step I consider an indispensa- ble preliminary to any official peace negotiations
 NO greater service could be rem dered to the cause of Irish freedom by it's friends and supporters in whatever country they may be. than by striving to bring about termination of the pres ent guerilla war, in order that new opportunity may be provided for re- sponsible people to negotiate political settlement, not in relation to the mili-- tary situation, but in harmony with the accepted principle of right of small nations to full and unfettered self-de- termination of their own affairs
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
GERMAN FOREIGN. TRADE SUFFERED
 DISASTROUSLY
 LAST F MONTHS
Hamburg Commerce Body
 Says Germany Cannot Reach normal Condition Without Treaty Revision.
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HAMBURG, Dec. 26-Germany' for eign trade relations suffered disas- trously during 1920, the Hamburg chamber of commerce says in its an nual report. Without revision of the Versailles treaty, the chamber says it will be Impossible for Germany to reach her normal economic and politi- cal condition.
 There are some signs of the begin ming of better state of conditions in the apparent increased inclination to work. and the desire for better pro- rductive results,' it adds. There is further movement toward improvement of German economical conditions in the overstocking of foreign markets with food and raw stuffs-"
 The report advises against accept ance of foreign credits by the Ger mans unless stipulations for paying back the loans are clearly prepared
 It is believed by the chamber that the United States is in remarkable position for the development Of its world trade and it thinks that the Hamburg American line, Hartman shipping arrangement, has placed Ger many in a position to obtain share or the expanding business
 South America Slumps
 German commerce with the South American countries is reported virtual ly halted. Mexico's policy of official control of foreign trade is claimed as responsible for part of the slump in German business there, which 1t says has largely been taken over by the United States. The effect of the Amer ican blacklist on German goods IS seen in the neutral countries of south America where, according to the re- port German firms are finding IL al- rn6t impossible to resume business. German prices, which are described as - too high. are declared to have ad- versely affected trade particularly Tn Colombia Germans have filled large orders in Colombia, but it is now re- ported that German business there IS shut down. In Venezuela, American, English and Dutch influence is said to have grown greatly Rather actiVe business has been opened with Peru, but there is little commerce with Chile
 German Goods Replaced
 Here fabricated wares from England the United States and Japan nave re- placed similar goods from Germany.
 Export of German iron and hardware to Argentina is developing while Ar eentine shipments to Germany are re- stricted to food. German steamers are sailing to Argentine and Uruguay.
 The United States, adds the report, has improved it's trade with Brazil to inc detrfment of British and German trade. Home industries in Brazil, pro- tected by high tariffs are growing.
 Important coffee contracts have been closed with Brazil.
 Concerning China, the chamber says, ane cannot speak of the reopening of regular business" Export of German machinery to Japan promised bis busi- mess until the Japanese financial crisis
 The report regrets destruction of German business in the Philippines by the 'forcible appropriation of German property"
 If exnects the American government will pay for this property.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
RAILROADS NOT
 PLANNING MORE
 RATE INCREASES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26. = American railroads are completing d record year and have no intention of aslxing for another general rate increase, Thomas Dewitt Cuyler, chairman of the Asso- citation of Railway Executives, de- clared tonight in q statement review ing the 1920 situation
 The year. Chairman Cuyler assert ed. saw American railroads placed again under private operation and saw them move larger gross tonnage than ever before and also establish new rec ords in transportation, gotten out of each car These records. he added. were not achieved by the railroads alone. but with the aid of shippers and with "the day and night rain or shine. work of hundreds of thousands of em- ployes." On referring to reports that the railroads plan! to ask for further rate increases, the chairman said:
 know of no movement by the rail- roads for a general increase in rates, nor do expect any. It is true railroad companies are not yet receiving from the increased rates anything like the 6 per cent return needed. But the rail- way executives realize they ale trus- tees of a great public interest in the reduction of railroad operating ex- penses to the lowest possible figure, and every effort will be made 10 accom- plish this by further economies and efficiency,
 Achievements of the railroads since their return to provite operation March were set forth as follows:
 Increased the average movement per freight car per day, 6.S miles - from 22.3 to 2S.6 miles.
 Increased the average load per car 1 sr 4rn-
 Made substantial reduction in un- serviceahle locomotives.
 Reduced the accumulation of loaded but moved freight cars from 102,237 on March l to 21,991 on December 3. of which only 63S5 were detained because on the inability of the railroads to move them.
 Relocated approximately 1s0, 900 box cars for the movement of farm products.
 "Relocated approximately 1so.ooo open top cars to keep up the produc- ton of coal
 Moved the third highest coal pro- duction in the history.
 Spent over $500 100000 extra on i'm proving the maintenance of tracks ] bridges cars and locomotives l Contracted to spend about S250 000.- i 900 largely out of earnings for addi- tions and betterments to promote the movement of cars.
 Made arrangements to purchase ap- i proximately 50000 new freight cars 1900 new locomotives and 1000 new l passenger cars.
 Begun reconstruction of thousands l of old cars.
 l Moved the largest volume of traf- ] fife ever known in a single year, with l the highest efficiency yet achieved. and with minimum addition to the value of the property on which the public has i to pay return through rates. Private ownership and operation oi l the railroads as a measure of sound public policy rests largely upon its su- perior efficiency and economy. In my i judgment, railroad companies have 1 fully justified, and during the coming year will make every effort to continue i to justify. the support and confidence which public opinion in gratifying measure has accorded them."
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
Masked Raiders Destroy Plant
 Of Cork Paper
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CORK, Dec. 26.-Thirty armed and masked raiders invaded the officers of the Cork Examiner, Christmas eve, broke the machinery, wrecked parts of the building with explosives and set fire to the property. They escaped. The fire was extinguished but the other damage was extensive.
 The raiders, who wore civilian cloth ing, said they were acting under orders of the Irish republic They forced their way through the front en- trance, carrying sledge hammers with which they smashed two large printing presses. Cutting the telephone wires, they proceeded to place bombs and gelagnite under the machines, some of which were blown to pieces.
 The raiders remained 25 minutes. It is believed the attack was caused by the attitude of the Examiner on the recent pastoral letter issued by the bishop of Cork
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
Matrimony Enters Feminine Business;
 Two Women Killed
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NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-A man matrimonial interest in feminine business partnership is believed 10 have caused a quarrel today between two Brooklyn young women, who were found shot to death in their shop ..The Little Beauty Parlor. right hand, Anna Donegan, a nurse decorated by the French during the war. lay in the middle of the lttie establishment with 8 bullet hole m neI shot through the back of the head was lying at the door.
 Miss Donegan's sister told the police dissolution of the business, started t,,ree months ago. was threatened she said when Mrs. Hague told her part Ine,. she had received a proposal of marriage.
 ,,,,se if Mrs. Hague left the establish ment. she would suffer a severe fi- nancial loss.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27

from a personal investigation in Ire land. Despite the declaration of mar tial law in southern Ireland and the Cork fire, Henderson is optimistic peace can be had. He has had several meetings with Premier Lloyd George on the subject.
 Most people in Ireland are in fear and dread of ruthless warfare which so often has chosen it's victims at ran dom.' said Henderson.
 "The question of Irish government seems to have been removed from the tribunal of reason to one of force. So long as force is relied upon by either side the question can't be determined in strict accordance with democratic principles of justice.
 Result of Force
 If force is to be the determining factor, the result might easily be pre- dicted, for the British government can resist any challenge of force made by the Sim Fein army.
 "The real character of the Irish de- mand is moral When placed on this higher plane it attracts to its support
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
Mystery Surrounds
 Holiday Explosion In Washington City
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MONTESANO. Wash, Dec. 26-ln- vestigatiOn by county authorities today failed to clear up the mystery connect ed with an explosion which shook the town of Montesano last night. The finding of 20 feet of fuse at the scene of the explosion, a vacant lot near the Northern Pacific station, is believed by the police to indicate that an outrage was planned, but the object of the at tack is still a mystery.
 No trace has been found of the stran- ger carrying a leather traVeling bag who was seen lettering yesterday about the county jail, where seven men con- victed last March of complicity in the Centralia, Wash, Armistice day killing of X-service men on November Il 1919. are incarcerated. Pieces of a bag similar to that carried by the stranger were found at the scene of the explo- sion, which led to the police theory oi a possible plot on the county jail
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
The Arizona Republican to Hold
 "Open House" Tonight from 7 to 9

The people of ePhoenix and Arizona invited to inspect the Heard Building and the home of The Republican at reception from until o'clock tonight.
 Opportunity will be given to inspect every depart ment of The Republican, each of which will be in operation From the business office the visitors will go the circulation and advertising departments the news room, composing room and stereotyping and last to the press where the big Hoe press the
 largest in the state and of the largest in the South west will be running Copies of souvenir edition of The Republican, fresh from the press, wbe presented to all.
 Remember the time. Tonight, from until g o'clock. Punch will be served.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
OPENING CLASH
 ON TARIFF BILL
 MAY COME TO-DAY

WASHINGTON, Dec 26.-Congress will reassemble tomorrow after a brief Christmas week end. but the holiday spirit promises to prevail, with little important business planned until the New Year Many members will not return until next week and, by written agreement, several hearings and other affairs will go over.
 The opening clash in the senate on the emergency tariff bill, which passed the house last week, is expected to- morrow Blocked by the Democrats last week, Republicans plan another effort to refer the measure to the finance committee. Notices accom- panied by Christmas greetings to all Republican senators from Senator Curtis, Republican whip urged a solid Republican phalanX tomorrow to vote the tariff measure into committee. Prospects are that there will be a much more solid Democratic lineup against tariff legislation in the senate than in the house and Republican leaders accordingly plan to forego for nal hearings before the committee and hasten debate in other ways. The ma | jority leaders concede privately that debate in the senate is in prospect. | Secretary Houston of the treasury ! department, will resume his statement | regarding national finance tomorrow l before the finance committee. Further hearings in the coal investi- l gation of the reconstruction commit tee. may be held this week, but this
 investigation with others suspended by the holidays, may go over until next week.
 The house tomorrow will consider minor bills and during the week ex- | poets to begin consideration of it's sec
 ond regular appropriation bill, the sundry civil budget All important
 house committee work is suspended
 until next week
 The house Is to work all this week except New Years day, but the senat, ] may take another week k-end recess
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
SAN LUIS RANCHER
 STABBED TO DEATH
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Especial to The RepubIican)
 YUMA, Dec. 26.-j. M. Stewart, a rancher living 23 miles south of here, was found dead early yester- day morning at San Louis, bor- der village, with a knife wound in his heart. An inquest has been ordered by Yuma county off cials, to be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning.
 Few facts regarding the mans death were obtainable here. What information authorities gathered yesterday when. visiting the scene Of the crime they re- fused to disclose today. The body of the dead man was found just a few feet north of the in- ternational boundary line.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
Advance Without a Shot


 UDINE. Italy. Dec. 25.-General Caviglia's regular Italian forces ad- vanced two kilometers today without firing shot in a combined land and naval movement to close in on Gab- riele dAnnunzio. Fiume insurgent leader. whose men retired. The Plume triangle now is cut off and the poets aviation field captured.
 The plan Of General Cavigiia is gradually to tighten his grip on Plume until d'Annunzi is helpless. His men advanced today from the north. cutting off the top of the triangle of which Plume is formed and occupied Grobnico, Santa Croce and San Mat tia The aviation field captured is at Grobnlco. The D'Annunzio troops evacuated these points without offer ing resistance.
 At points from the shore northward. the Annunzio line gave way and the regulars advanced half a kilometer It was a simultaneous movement.
 The movement from IJdine was ef fected by an overwhelming body of troops which advanced on the thinlv heid line Of d'Annunzio's legionairies. The advance was accomplished prfu- oipally by Alpini who occupied the high land covering the rugged terri tory back of Plume including two range of hills. Toward the sea the regulars line is held by royal guards and carabineers.
 While the troops advanced on the nllly ground overlooking the sea. the Italian fleet kept silent guard in Plume Ray.
 IL is reported orders 10 the Italian regulars are not to fire unless pro- Voked DAnnunzio's spokesmen say ne mas ordered his officers not to fire until he so orders.
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settlement of the Irish question on a just basis was advo- cated today by Ar thur Henderson.
 Henderson is chair man of the British labor party's cop- mission to investi- gate conditions in Ireland and seek a way for peace. He is a former cabinet m e m b e r, present member of parlia ment and secretary of the British labor party.
 T h e commission has just returned
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
Austria Wants To Be
 Attached To Germany
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PARIS. Dec. 26.-Le Journal says to- day it learns from Berlin it is reported p political circles a manifesto has been prepared by Austria asking the league of nations that Austria be attached to Germany. Dr. Walter Simmons, Ger man foreign minister. and Count Otto- kar Czernin von Chudenitz, former Austro- Hungarian foreign minister, are said to have drafted the document.
 The Petit Parisien declares that the recent treaty signed by Italy and Jugo- SlaVia provides for reciprocal support to prevent restoration of the monarchy either in Austria or Hungary.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
Belgium Intends To
 RenOunce Her Right To German Property
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PARIS, Dec. 25. - Belgium, says a Brussels dispatch to Le Journal, in tends to renounce her rights to con fiscatiOn of German property in Bel gium, as provided in the Versailles treaty, following the examle of Great Britain. which renouuced it's right to take oyer German property in the United Kingdom.
 IL is said Belgium will announce this decision after consulting the allies, but considers renupciation necessary from q commercial oint of View.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
MILL DISTRIBUTE INCOME TAX FORMS
 STARTING JANUARY 3
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 26-Distribu- ton of forms for filing income tax returns for 1920 will begin January 8, the bureau of internal revenue an nounced tonight Collectors, the bureau said will simultaneously release six classes of forms on that date.
 The forms, the bureau said, are for making returns on Corporation income and profits taxes merchant marine corporation profits taxes. and govern ment contracts profits taxes, informa- tion as 10 subsidiary or affiliated cor porations, schedule of taxable interest on Liberty bonds and certificates of inventory.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
500 Russians Want To
 Return To Old Country

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 26-The Los Angeles Russian Progressive club today -,acnted resolutions asking President aloet Harding to obtain safe passage to Russia for about 500 of its members.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
LONE BANDIT ROBS CREW WHEN FREIGHT
 TRAIN Is STALLED
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KANSAS CITY, Dec. 26.-DltHcuIly piled on difficulty for the crew or ''Il 'su 9.,i,, bero tonight Not only did their ,rat,, break down in a suburb but w6iie fie the men were waiting help. o,ndit a two gun one. held them up.
 The brakeman first occupied me ,,1dfrs attention while he was pehG -ciinved of his watch and a sum or ro7ev. the engineer and hreTneh ll-t,. ilsI. inc bandit fired half a dozen S''o'7 .r'', orgineer and fircmen stopped ...,.,,,,c at the first telephone ana .O,,t iOl'''' cau to the police. Oiilcers ,,oro rushed to the scene but the pan dit had escaped.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
German Army Reduced
 To Spa Requirements

BERLIN, Dec. 26-The effectives of the German army have been reduced % 100000 in accordance with the Spa agreement with the allies, it was an nounced today
Arizona republican., 1920-12-27
REGULAR ITALIAN
 TROOPS CLOSING
 IN 0N TUNE; MAY TAKE CITY TODAY
D'Annunzio's Stronghold
 Weakens Before Advance of Government Troops;
 Fleet Guards Plume Bay.
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 TRIESTS, Dec. 26.-Italian regulars have reached the factories on the edge of Plume and are closing in gradually on the d'Annunzio stronghold. It is expected Plume will be taken this evening of tomorrow
 General Caviglia on Friday ordered occupation of advanced positions around Plume in consequence of incl dents and the threatening attitude taken by d'Annunzio's legionairies.
 The poets soldiers resisted the ad- vance troops. who lost five men killed and 30 wounded.