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Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
EXPRESSES HOPE IRISH FACTIONS
 WILL AGREE ON BRITISH OFFER
Complete Autonomy In Fi- nance And Taxation And Control Of Postal Serv- ice Offered Ireland
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LONDON. Aug 1.-The corre- spondence between the British prime Eamonn de Valera. Irish republican leader. made public by the British government this evening shows that while there is deadlock on the ques- ton of independence for Ireland, the negotiations still are open.
 Great Britain offered Ireland com plete autonomy in finance and taxa tion, military forces for home defense. her own police and among other things control of the Irish postal service.
 In his reply to Mir Lloyd George, Mir. de Valera argued for indepcnd- ence and offered to submit the Ulster questions to arbitration.
 In his final letter. MT. Lloyd George denied Ireland's right to secession. refused foreign arbitration for Irish that Ireland would accept the British terms. which-he declared were the best that could be offered.
 The British proposals, which were dated July 20. said:
 The British government are ac- tuated by an earnest desire to end the unhappy divisions between Great Britain and Ireland which have pro- duced so many conflicts in the past
 
 the peace and .well-being of Ireland. At the present time. they long with his majesty, the king, in the words of his gracious speech in Ireland last month for a satisfactory solution of those age long Irish proble s which for generations embarrassed our fore fathers as they now weigh heavily upon us and they wish to do their utmost to secure that every man of Irish birth should work in loyal CO., operation with the free communities on which the British empire is based They are convinced that the Irish people may find as worthy and com plete an expression of their political and spiritual ideals within the em- pire as any of the numerous and varied nations. united in allegiance to his majesty's throne and they de- sire such consummation not only for the welfare of Great Britain and Ire land and the empire as whole but also for the cause of peace and har- mony throughout the world.
 World Watches Farley
 "There is not a part of the world where Irishmeu have made their homes but suffers from our ancient feuds No part of it but looks to this meeting between the British govern ment and the Irish leaders to resolve these feuds in :. new understanding. honorable and satisfactory to all the people involved.
 "The free nation which compose the British empire are drawn from many races with different histories, tra- ditions, and ideals. In the dominion of Canada, the British and French have long forgotten the bitter con- flicts which divided their ancestors In South Africa. the transvaal- re- publicans and the Gran Sfree state, have joined with two British colonies. to make a great self-governing union under his majesty's sway. The Brit ish people cannot believe that where
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
[)EyA[E ERA
 INSISTS IN
 AbS()[ UTE E REE[)OM
Irish Leader Notifies Lloyd G gorge Dail Eireann Cannot Accept Dominion Status
FOR IRISH LIBERTY De Valera Says People Of Ireland Willing To Arbi- trate Differences But Demand Independence
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 LONDON, Aug. lion August 10. Eamonn de Valera, addressing the following communication to MT. Lloyd George said:
 Sir: On the occasion of our last interview l gave it as my Judgment that the Dali Eireann could not. and the Irish people would not, accept the proposals of your government, set forth in draft of July 20. Having consulted my colleagues and with them given these proposals most earpes consideration. I now confirm that judgment. The outline given in the draft is self f-contradictory and the principle of the pact not easy to determine To the extent that it im- plies recognition of Ireland's separate nationhood and her right to self-de- termination We appreciate and ac- cept it.
 But in the stipulations and ex- press Conditions concerning vital matters the principle is strangely set aside and a chain advanced by your government to an interference in our affairs and to control which we car, not admit
 ''Irelands right to choose for her self the path she shall take to realize her own destiny must be accepted as 1ndefensibie. It is a right that has been maintained through centuries of oppression at the cost of unparalleled sacrifices and untold suffering. We cannot propose to abrogate or impair 1t, nor can Great Britain or any other foreign state or group of states cla:n, to interfere with it's exercise in order
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Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
COLMA SUSPECT REMAINS FIRM IN HIS DENIAL IF MURDER CHARGE
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif, Aug. 14- William E. Hightower, accused or the --,,,rfiar. of the Rev. Patrick E.. Heslin, { --as brought here today from San Erancisco. where for four days he has .Reen subjected to examination by or <s~ers in an effort to wrest a con- fession from him.
 Eirhtower was brought here pe- rs-se this is the seat of san Mateo ronntv in which Father Heslin IS De sssvoi to have been slain and Tn r-hich his body was recovered Tn S-.,,stic search by lantern light last Ts-~SreSdav night. It was here that
 warrant was issued for hlm ana rsre next Thursday. he Will De gwen . preliminary hearing.
 tTirbtower's attitude reverted tooay .ba self possession whlch was III .S s,.1,- stages of his examination
 -. night at the end or day 1T ---s,scn the officers had S5'. uuuesu ...,sss after witness to conroVeI VI seo,-x. he seemed on the verge ol s,.,..a lfiown. But today ne was cam ,5 cynical as ever. |,
 flfrhtover made an elIoIt toudy siti,'e ,e -- -. examples of typeWrltlns 'se.,s in his rooms and letter eeN,id'. Wll.,
 .o ..poIiy Mason me oIltcGl Ii,ell
 ,-clving on these 10 prove TT i57 g. |. Lt - s,1forship of the orlglhai iec s.,,,anding ransom Tor a.he m E-',s.e .be day he disapparead. 1- iLg' .t,.,- believed Hightower soush . sAlu '. ., he could destroy them.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
 GRAIN MEN TO OPEN CAMP PA|GN FUR REDUCTION
 IN RAIL RATES
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WASHINGTON, Aug. l4-Grain men from practically every state west of the Mississippi river are here pre- pared to begin tomorrow presentation or testimony before the interstate commerce commission intended to snow cause for reductions in freight rates on grain products and hay. The hearings are expected to continue five days.
 Dirt farmers have joined with grain exchanges, boards of trades and bankers ot the west in urging reduc- tons. Srnburned raisers of hay will go on the witness stand with agri- cultural college economists in an ef- fort to l,rove that grain and hay production will decrease if life is not given.
 Among the witnesses called to tes- tify as to economic conditions. is Sec retary of Agriculture Wallace.
 Four days probably will be required for the proponents of reduced rates to complete their testimony. The carriers in rebuttal will contend that present low returns from railroad operation will not permit the reduc- tons asked, it was indicated. The grain rate case grew out of com plalnt flied July :, by a delegation from Kansas headed by Clyde NJ heeu, chalrman of the Kansas public utilities commission declaring that present interstate rates on grain and hay are proi'ibituI-y," and that after paying producing costs and freight rates, very little if any return ac- 1 crues to the grain and hay producer This condition, if prolonged would lead to bankruptcy of the grain and hay prod IcerS of the west" MT Reed continued. Banks at the pres ent time are finding it difficult to collect loans on falms and farm pro- ducts and grain and hay shippers arc l being forced on the market with theil products at a sacrificial price to ob- | tain funds to liquidate their debts" While the hearing technically is be- fore Conmi issioner Lewis alone, it wa: set to De held in Washington in order i that as many members of the com mission as possible would be able tC hear the testimony
 Comm ssioner Lewis has indicated ! that the commission would call fol arguments as soon as the evidence i. l closed, dispensing with the delay in
 cidental to preparing and presenting briefs.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
Q()|TSCAR
 IN SEARCH. IF WATER
 TWO DEAD
Body Of Pasadena Auto Tourist Found On Desert 50 Miles West Of Con- gress Junction
PASS RESERVOIR
Father Wanders On Desert In Search Of Water For Family; Child Dies From Exposure
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; PRESCOTT, Ariz., Aug. 1.-The body of August Kaufman, auto tour ist from Pasadena, Calif., missing since last Wednesday, was found on the desert 50 miles west of Congress Junction, 40 miles south of here. by Mohave county officers this morning. The man had perished from thirst and exposure. officers said after wandering for 72 hours in search of water Lillian, s-year- old daughter whom he left in the car with his wife and two other children when he went to replenish the water supply, died of exposure Friday night.
 Kaufman. with his wife and three children was travelling overland from z Pasadena to a little ranch in Pinal county He had taken a- short cut between Yucca and Congress June ton Late Wednesday afternoon, the famiiy's supply of water became low, so Kaufman left his car and started Rfcot in search of a supply. although his machine was in perfect running order. officers said. He stopped at a point on the Yucca-Junction road al- most within sight of the Bill Will Hams river and within five minutes
 
 which offered perfect security, of ficers declared.
 For AS hours, the wife and three children z remained in the machine awaiting the return of the husband and father. Early Friday evening Mir. and Mrs Joe Buddy, en route from Yucca to their ranch nearby passed the stranded family and of fered succor- They took Mrs. Kauf man and the children to the Ham ranch, where Lillian, youngest of thu three, died that night.
 Searchers for Kaufman traced hin from his car to the spot where tn, body was found near Signal, 25 mile west of the Yavapai county line ant ss miles north of the Yuma count, line. In his travels, he had passe, within 50 yards of an artificial reser Voir of water for sheep and cattle the searchers said.
 kaufman's body has been taken t Kingman while the body of the littl girl is here. Both will be taken t Pasadena for burial it was said.
 Mrs. Kaufman is recovering iron the shock and strain at the Han ranch while the other two childre are now past the danger mark off cers declared.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
Four Dead, Score Injured In East
 Coast Oil Blaze
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. Flour persons were killed, two are dying and score were injured as the re- suit of a fire which broke out early today in the Point Breeze oil works of the Atlantic Refining company.
 The fire was still burning tonight and damage already done was esti- mated at s1,0Oo, 900. Fire depart ment officials declared that unless the flames were checked, the whole plant estimated to be worth S3.000,- 900 would be destroyed.
 The dead are.
 William Hanifan, 30: Hugh Nc Clune, 35; and James Mulhearn, 24, all of whom are believed to have been killed in the first explosion as their bodies were found near the first tank to go, and Frank Jordan, 21, whose motorcycle was hit by an ambulance.
 Five tanks. each having capacity of 10000 barrels of oil has been de- stroyed up to tonight as well as four "agitator" tanks of 44,000 barrels capacity each and three pump houses
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15

 REV. W. \. bURCH .CONF DENT S0N .|S INNOCENT IF KENNEDY DEATH
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 LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14.-Rev William A. Burch and R. B. Oben- chain, arrived in Los Angeles from Chicago today to assist in the de- fense of Rev Burch's son, Arthur c. Burch, and Mir Obenchain's divorced wife, Mrs. Madalynne Obenchain, in- dicted here charged with murder of J. B. Kennedy, insurance broker and reputed sweetheart of the accused woman.
 The Rev Mir. .Burch went into con- ference with his sons attorney inn mediately upon his arrival, dismiss ing interviewers for the time being with the statement he had absolute confidence Tn the innocence of his son." would GO "all in his power to aid him." and would have little to say until plans for the defense had been completed and he had visited his son in the county jail.
 MT. Obenchain hurried to the jail and obtained permission to talk with his former wife. Their meeting was in private.
 pleted his conference with the law yer. he called upon his son in the visitors room at the jail.
 The younger Burch was chatting with fellow prisoners when his father entered.
 Hello, father" he said. Hello, son." answered the parent They shook hands. The accused | man then introduced his father tC several of his fellow prisoners and l then withdrew with him to a cornel where they talked at length. Burch and Mrs. Obenchain gre tc | be arraigned tomorrow morning 1 e. fore Superior Judge Sidney N ' Reeves.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15

engaged in ratifying our part of this solemn bargain, while the Irishmen outside the nortLein n area, who in the past have struggled for home rule have chosen to repudiate tha govern ment of Ireland act and press Great Britain for wider powers. To join in such pressure is repugnant to the peo- pie of northern Ireland.
 = 'In the further interest of peace we therefore respectfully decline. We have determined not to intrfere with the terms of settlement between us. but to safeguard the ties that bind us to Great Britain and the empire to insure that we are not prejudiced by any terms entered into between them and MT. de Valera and to main tain che just equally exhibited throughout the government of Ireland act.
 3"Our acceptance of your original invitation to meet in conference in London hclds good and if at any time our assistance again is desired, we are available. But I feel bound to acquaint you that no meeting is pos sible between de Valera and myself until he recognizes that northern Ire land will not submit to any other authority il an of his majesty the king and the parliament of the United Kingdom, and limits the sanctity oi the existing powers and privileges oi the parliament and government oi northern Ireland.
 Tn conclusion, let me assure you that peace is as earnestly desired by my government and myself as by you and yours.> and although we have nothing left to give away we are pre- pared when you and Mr. de Valera arrive at a satisfactory settlement t' cooperate with south Ireland oI equal terms for the future welfare O t-our common country. In order ~t' avoid any misunderstanding or mis representation of our views, I intens to publish this letter when your pro posais are made public"
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
BRITISH PREMIER REFUSES TO
 TERMSOF IRISHPEACE TO OUTSIDE ARBITRATION
ULSTER LOYAL TO EMPIRE WILL NOT
 ACCEPT DIVISION

BELFAST, Aug. 13.-The text of the Ulster cabinets observations on the British governments proposals for peace in Ireland signed by Sir James. Craig, Ulster premier, was made public here tonight. The state ments says that the-acceptance by the Ulster leaders of the original invita- ton of the British government to meet in conference with it in London still holds good and that they will be available, at>any tune their assistance is again desired. The statement reads:
 My Dear Prime Minister:
 Your proposals for an Irish settle ment now have been eXhaustively examined by my cabinet and myself. We realize the preamble is especially addressed to Mr.. de Valera and his followers, and observe it implies that difficulties have long existed through
 out the empire and in America att tributable to persons of Irish extrac- tion.
 Tn fairness to the Ulster people, l must pont out that they have always aimed at retention of their citizenship in the United Kingdom and the em- pire of which they are proud to form part aru there are not to be found in any quarter of the world more loy- al citizens than those of Ulster de- scent. They hold fast to cherished traditions and deeply resent any in- fringement of their rights and privil- eges which belong equally to them and to other citizens within the em- pire.'
 The text then recalls the sacrifices
 made in agreeing to self government
 and in consenting to the establish
 ment of a parliament in northern Ireland.
 "Agalnst our wish, but in the in terest of peace" the statement con l tinues, we accept this as the fina settlement of the long outstanding difficulty with which Great Britain
 has been confronted. We are busily
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
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Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
Missing Toronto
 Theater Man May
 Be In Des Moines
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DIES MONIES, Ia., Aug. 1.-The man of mystery who Frank Harty. former assistant chief of police. claims is Ambrose Small, missing Toronto theater owner. may be brought from his place of hiding to- morrow, Harty said ton: ght He says he is sure that the man he has had under surveillance for six months is the Toronto millionaire for whom a world wide search has been made since his disappearance in December, 1919.
 Harty says he has been in com munication with the Toronto author ities and that some one will be here from the Canadian city either to- morrow or Tuesday to verify the identity of the man. He says Mrs. Small may come to Des Moines.
 Harty refused to discuss the con- dition of the man he claims to be Small. It has been reported that he is legless. mentally incapacitated and unable to talk as result of gunshot wounds suffered some time ago.
 Harty says the man has been in Des Moines five or six months. He will not say where he came from or where he is being Jared for.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
Denuer Golf Pros Defeat Champ And
 Ne1U OrIedy1s Ma,
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and. Fred Bell. local professional golfers, today defeated George von Elm, Trans Mississippi champion. of Salt Lake City. and Harold God chaux of New Orleans. in a sensa- tional 36-hole match at the course of the Denver Country club. The match was won on the thirty sixth hole. one up.
 Won Elm's playing was brilliant He got two 72's for. the rounds, IA for the 36 holes, bettering his own scores during the tournament here
 last week. Godchaux was not up to his usual standard.
 Smith and Bell played good gol1 throughout the match.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
Chicago Political
 Feud Takes Another
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CHICAGO. Aug. 14. = The nine teenth ward political feud claimed it's eighth victim this morning when Frank Sinacola was shot and killed in view of two of his children in front of his home.
 Sinacola had just recovered from bullet wounds suffered while guard ing the family of Joseph Laspisa, an- other feud victim.
 Several other men have been slain under similar circumstances in the past few months. their deaths. ac- cording to the police resulting from the political warfare between ad- herents of Tony DAndrea and All derman John Powers, at the last aldermanic campaign.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
Five Injured In Denver When 2
 Motors Collide
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DENVER. Aug. 14-Ffve men were injured. one seriously early today when a large automobile truck, in which six persons were riding, col lided with a touring car driven by w. A. Reahkugel of this city. Those injured, all of Denver. were:
 Philip Lemon, 30, severe body and head bruises.
 Julius Bolshoun, 24, badly bruised about shoulders and crms-
 Ben Leventhal. 26, hurled on head against pavement. possil V fractured skull and severe bruise..
 w. R. Reahkugel. body bruises.
 Charles Rich, driver of truck, se- were bruises.
 Drivers of both machines were ar rested pending investigation. They were released on their personal recog- nizance and ordered to appear in court tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
Aged Man Wins Long Fight For $4,OOO, 900
 Left Him By Father
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CHICAGO, Aug. 14.-Edward Nor rison, s2, known for years as the ..millionless millionaire" yesterday won his long battle to prove his right to real estate valued at from s4.o00,O00 to s5.0oO.00o left by his father. Captain James M. Morrison.
 After years of litigation. Judge Samuel C. Slough affirmed Morri sons rights to the property by a de- cision handed down in circuit court.
 Control of the property was taken from Morrison several years ago and the aged man was left in poverty.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
Car Slips From
 Jack Killing Man
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LONGS PEAK, Colo. Aug. H. Carl Hall. 54 years old, of Denver. was killed near here today when the automobile underneath which he was attempting to make repairs, slipped from jack and crushed his head. Hall. who was a mail carrier in Den-- yer for q years. was on a pleasure trip with his family when the acci- dent occurred.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
IRISH NEGOTIATIONS DEADL 0CkED
Phoenix Boy
 Accidentally
 Kills Brother

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 PRESCOTT, Ariz., Aug. 14- Richard Warner Watkins, 9-year- old son of R. A. Watkins, Phoe- nix printer, was accidentally shot and killed by his elder brother: Robert, while on a hunting trip near Iron Springs, a fashionable summer resort near here, this morning. In company with their father, the boys had gone hunt ing, according to testimony de- veIcped at a coroner's inquest here this afternoon. Roberts gun had jammed and he was en- deavoring to remove the shell when the gun discharged, the full load piercing the breast of Rich ard, standing four feet away. pr. w. w. Watkins of Phoenix, an uncle, testified that death was instantaneous.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
Australians Win
 FiUe Straight In
 DaUis Cup Finals
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I-euSe0
 CLEVELAND. Aug. 14-Australia made it five in a row in it's meeting with Denmark in the final Davis cup play here today. J. O. Anderson en- countered little opposition from Erik Tegner, winning so: 6-2: 6-1; while Capt. Norman Peach was forced to go five sets to win from Vagn In- gerslev, Danish national champion The scores in this match were 3-6; 6-2; 60; 3-6; 6-2.
 Although victory would not have altered the status of the two teams as regards the Davis cup competition the veteran Ingerslev fought hard to save his team from a shutout.
Arizona republican., 1921-08-15
Lightning Kills
 Man In Motor Ca,
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PUEBLO, Colo, Aug. H. Thomas H. Roland, 49. plumber of Pueblo, was almost instantly killed by a bolt of lightning as he was riding in an automobile, 26 miles west of here this afternoon Three other occu- pants of the car were neither injured nor shocked.
 It is reported that Roland wos lid ing alone in the back seat of the car. The bolt of lightning knocked Roland out of the car.