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Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
GEORGE FOUND GUILTY
 IF MURDER IN
 FIRST DEGREE
Jury Fixes Penalty At Life Imprisonment; Defense Counsel Makes Motion For New Trial
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PRESCOTT, Ariz., Sept .3.-Frank George was found guilty of murder in the first degree and his punish ment was fixed at life Imprisonment by the verdict of the jury in the Yavapai county superior court here tonight. George was convicted of having murdered Undersheriff Ed Bowers here on July l, when the of ficer was called to the George home George was firing a gun inside the house. The jury deliberated four hours and five minutes.
 The jury received the case at 4:10 o'clock in the afternoon. At S:15 o'clock tonight Judge R. C. Stanford of Maricopa county, who presided over the case, and the attorneys were summoned from a banquet they were attending in honor of Richard Lam son, newly appointed second superior judge for this county, to receive the verdict The verdict was not read and recorded in the court until $40, however.
 Immediately after the verdict was read, counsel for George announced that a motion for a new trial would be made. They also declared that. if necessary, an appeal would be taken to the state supreme court In an eI- fort to clear George.
 In It's closing argument, counsel for the defense described the visit of Bowers and Police Inspector K. G. Grove of Phoenix to the George home on July 1 as "an armed descent upon a home.' The defense claimed that Bowers assaulted Mrs. George as he entered her home. It claimed that he showed her to one side and that it was this attack upon Mrs. George and the fear that Bowers intended to shoot him that caused George to shoot Bowers.
 The prosecution in its closing ar gument asked for the death penalty. A large part of its argument was de- voted to a description of the char acter of Bowers, who was described as mot the sort of man to rush, gun in hand, upon the defendant" The prosecution also criticized the defense for what the former termed fits 'des- ecration and insult" in alleging that Bowers assaulted Mrs. George and thus provoked the shooting.
 The court room was crowded at all sessions of the trial. especially while the closing arguments were being made.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAMATION HELD UP
THREE ARMY PLANES WRECK
War Department
 Cancels Further
 Troop Movement
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 3. - More than two thousand federal troops to- day took up positions in West Vir- ginia's coal fields and tonight were reported by their commander, Briga- dier General H. H. Bandholtz, to have the situation well in hand. Move ment of these forces into the districts in which mine disorders have oc- cured. took place without untoward incident, General Bandholtz advised the war department. He added that the residents had received the troops in spirit of friendliness.
 Meanwhile the issuance of a proc- lamation declaring martial law con- tinued to be held up. Secretary Weeks said ''The issuance of a mar tial law proclamation will be gov erned by conditions"
 Indications that federal officials generally viewed the situation opti- mistically were seen in the cancella- ton of orders holding trains ready to move the Sixteenth infantry from Camp Dix, New Jersey. and in the departure of President Harding on a weekend cruise down the Potomac.
 The Sixteenth infantry had been ordered to be ready to move should it be found necessary to use more troops than comprised the Twenty SlAtn ana Nineteenth regiments, now in West Virginia Since Wednesday trains had been held on the siding at Camp Dix. ready to transport. the Sixteenth infantry.
 President Harding left on his vaca- ton trip which it had been an- nounced he would not take if the West Virginia situation demanded his presence here. after conferring with Secretary Weeks. The secretary was understood to have been given authority to promulgate the martial law proclamation If conditions made it advisable.
 the impression that issuance of the proclamation was not an immediate possibility and perhaps not even a certainty unless hostilities developed incident to the employment of the troops
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
FALL
 SAYS M|D-W WEST I FARMER AGAINST IRRIGATION PLAN
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BOISE. Idaho, Sept. "Opposi- tion to federal reclamation of the Vests arid lands comes chiefly from the farmers and agricultural interests of the middlewestern states" said Albert B. Fall, secretary of the in terior, here Saturday noon at a luncheon given in his honor by the Boise chamber of commerce.
 The secretary said middlewestern farmers are taking a stand against irrigation projects because they fear competition and overproduction
 Secretary Fall. accompanied by Arthur P. Davis, director of the United States reclamation service; F. S. Weymouth. chief engineer; and other members of the department, in spected Saturday morning the Ar row Rock dam, which impounds the water for the Payette- Boise project.
 In the afternoon the party looked over the site of the proposed Hill crest irrigation district near Boise.
 Sunday morning Secretary Fall will inspect the Deer Flat project and be entertained at Nampa at noon Monday he will go over the Minidoka project and Tuesday he will visit American Falls before leav- ing for Yellowstone park.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
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Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
FEDERAL TROOPS
 WITH CIVIL IF |CERS
Four Hundred Armed Men Surrender To Troops; Prisoners Return To Homes After Release
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CHARLESTON, w. Va, Sept B. Gradual clearing up and dispersion of armed bands who for days have been opposing state and county forces along the Boone-Logan coun- ty line is foreseen tonight as a result of the surrender of 400 men to fed eral troops under command of Briga- dier General H. H. Bandholtz.
 After the equalization, which in- cluded the surrender of so men upon whom firearms were found, the pris- oners were sent to St. Albans. Here they were allowed to go to their homes. after. the precaution had been taken of recording the names of all those armed.
 Further progress toward quieting the disturbed area is expected tonight and tomorrow as the federal troops spread out. The federal forces met with no opposition anywhere and they do not anticipate any.
 General Bandholtz would not say whether he would compel the state and county forces who have been holding the armed bands back from invading Logan county also to dis perse.
 The general also stated he will not permit any assembly of miners or other citizens in the district at pres ent. He made this announcement in reply to a question as 10 whether union men would be permitted to go into unorganized sections under the protection of the federal authorities and try to hold meetings.
 Anyone arrested by the federal troops will be turned over to the civil authorities, he said:
 The troops took up positions today behind the lines of the two opposing forces on the Boone-Logan line Mil- itary headquarters were established at Madison, Boone county. in the rear of the armed bands, and at Logan, county seat of Logan county.
 The regiment, which was made up of parts of the Nineteenth. One Hundredth and Fortieth regiments. recruit attachments and other troops. was in complete control of the areas where they were placed
 General bdnOnOitZ expressed COnll- dence federal control will bring or der rapidly. The question of martial law being proclaimed is still held in abeyance.
 The disturbed areas have been di- vided into three military districts. The Coal River district comprises that part of the area known as Coal River valley. extending from St. AL bans to Blair. The Kanawha district includes Fayette county and parts of Kanawha and Boone counties not in- cluded in the Coal River district The Logan district comprises Mingo county and parts of Boone not in the Coal River district
 Airplane observation flights were made over Boone and Logan counties today by army fliers- They reported everything quiet
 With the federal troops in control. fthere was less activity at the state l offices.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
Firing Continues
 In Some Sections
 Of West Virginia
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MADISON. W. Va, Sept. 3-De- tachments of federal troops today es- tablished themselves in several points in the region where for a week fir ing between armed men and deputies has been in progress. and success in disarming some of those engaged in the shooting was reported by military. however, that the firing they had been sent to suppress still continued today
 Military headquarters were estab- lished here and posts were later sta toned at Jeffery and Sharples. Late today the Sharples post reported to headquarters, according Nto a state ment given out. that a body of men had been rounded up and disarmed From these 42 rifles, IS pistols and about 1000 rounds of ammunition were obtained, it was added. These. with 300 other unarmed men. who came from the mountains earlier in the day, were placed on special train and transported to an unre- vealed destination.
 At Sharples a statement was made to the military authorities by a dis armed man that he knew of one man killed today on Blair mountain. He added that about eight others were wounded, but that his comrades had found it impossible to remove these injured men because of the heavy firing.
 On the Little Coal River branch of the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad reg ular traffic was resumed today for the first time since operation of trains was suspended several days ago.
 A squad of soldiers spent the day searching the mountains near Behr creek for five newspaper correspon- dents who had become lost. A heavy rainstorm interrupted their quest, Information from Logan was that the news writers had arrived there after a day il the mountains.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
Nation Luxury
 Bill Decreases
 For Fiscal Year
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-It cost the nation s54,000,0O0 less to fill its sweet tooth during the past fiscal year than in the previous year. ac cording to preliminary annual sta- tistics of the internal revenue bureau. $40S, ,729. .560 being spent for candy, compared with $462, ,S40,660 in 1920.
 It cost more. however, to keep the country's jaws in motion, the chewing gum bill for 1921 amounting to $44,- 405, 300 as against $37, ,49S, 100 in 1920. Facial decoration was less costly, the amount spent on paints. cosmetics and perfumes amounting to s145,- o1910O. as compared with s106, ,025 in 1920.
 The country's spending also fell off considerably in other lines, the total outlay on automobiles being s1,615,- 763, 500, as against s2,00s.665.0s0 in 1923, and on jewelry to S4s6.07S,l0O, as against $517,2s2,140 in 1920.
 The amount spent for pianos and musical instruments dropped from s273, ,5S2,42 in 1920 to s231.35s.20 in 1921, and the national bill for sculp- ture. paintings and statuary fell from s15. .431, 330 in 1920 to s11,16S,370 in 1921,
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
NeW York Merchants PrOfeSt FOrd'S Offer
 For Nitrate Plant
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Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
LEAGUE TAKING
 STEP ID LEARN
 ARMAMENT DATA
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 GENEVA, Sept. 3.-The extent to which the Washington conference in November occupies the attention of those participating in the work of the league of nations was demon strated today during discussion on disarmament and amendments to the covenant. while hope of satisfying the United States on mandates was reflected in the councils considera- ton Of the American reply to the principal powers on that question.
 The note was not officially before the council. but the representative of Great Britain, France, Japan, and Italy have the text of the note, and after reviewing the main features all agreed progress had been made to- ward settlement.
 The Washington conference was referred to by NJ. Noblemaire, French delegate to the amendments com mission. who held that revision of the pact should be discussed in Washington with the representatives of the United States before anything should be done to prejudice the question. The council, however, de- cided to proceed to consider amend ments.
 The council rejected the Canadian proposition to eliminate article ten, and adopted a suggestion by A. J. Balfour of England to appoint a com mittee to draft texts modifying the article to remove the obligation of members to participate in military acion to guarantee the territory of other members.
 Sir Cecil J. B. Hurst of England NJ. Pepin of France and Professor J. A. Van Hamel, Holland, were se- lected.
 The discussion of disarmament also reflected the sentiment of sev eral members not to participate in any action in advance of the Wash ington conference. H. A. L.. Fisher, British member, led the opposition to the demand for immediate application of some measures of publicity such as were proposed at the assembly last year relating to the disclosure of their armaments by the various nations.
 The disarmament commission de- cided to recommend to the assembly that an international congress on private manufacture and traffic in arms be held. It also was decided to recommend that all nations be asked to furnish statistics of the arma- ments.
 AuNOCdteS OL uniHleTIup dtAAoh by the league contended that work begun now might be useful at the Washington conference and that, in any event the object of the league and the purpose of the Washington ! conference being the same, parallel | efforts could do no harm. | The commission left il for the as ! sembly either to ike the date of i the international conference on arms, l or leave it open to be decided by the l council.
 Objection was raised that the | countries might refuse to give infor- nation regarding ornaments, but it ! was pointed out that the covenant provides that members exchange this | information.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
 PRESIDENT MAY ORDER RELEASE
 IF DEbS AF TER
 TREATY SIGNING
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WASHINGTON. Sept. 3.-Possibi1- ity that President Harding; after the formal conclusion of peace with Ger many may through extension of ex- ecutive clemency open the doors of the Atlanta penitentiary to Eugene V. Debs. Socialist leader, was sug- gested today by administration of ficials.
 Speculation as to disposition of his case has been widespread here for several weeks. Reports were general until a few days ago, although with out official confirmation, that Attor- ney General Daugherty would rec ommend that Debs be pardoned. This belief, however, was lessened and in some quarters dissipated by the stand taken by Mir. Daugherty in his American Bar association address of last Wednesday against release of what he called political offenders"
 Several officials on having their attention called to the stand taken by the attorney general. immediately
  between a pardon and an extension of executive clemency. A pardon, it was explained, would operate to re- store Debs to the full rights and priv l1eges of citizenship in addition to freeing him from prison, while the extension of executive clemency merely would give him freedom.
 These officials were strongly of the opinion thatfin view of the Socialist leaders age and because his offenses have been held to be of words rather than deeds, the question of clemency might be considered by the attorney general and tke president.
 Assertions also were made by these officials that the approximately 200 offenders against the war laws now serving prison sentences might be treated apart from Debs on the ques- tion of amnesty. Many of these of lenders officials maintained. were convicted of infractions of statutes enacted before the war and that even waiving provisions of the emergency acts. study would have to be given their cases along the lines of the usual federal prisoner for whom a pardon is suggested.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
Battles Against
 Turkish Defenses
 Are Nearing End
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GENERAL HEADQUARTERS OF THE GREEK ARMY IN ASIA MI- NOR, Sept. 2.-Battles against the enemy's lines of defense are nearing an end This announcement has been received with enthusiasm by the Greek soldiers. who have been fighting seven days and seven nights.
 With scanty food and water and almost without sleep, the Greeks are greatly fatigued after a three weeks march through an almost deserted country and against difficult ob- stacles.
 According to the observations of military attaches, the latest battle was characterized by desperate en- gagements with bayonet and bomb. The Greeks are declared to nave un- flinchingly kept their positions to the death. and to have shown valor and endurance. The military atta- ches also Speak of the heroism of the Turks.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
Kansas Produce Men
 Seek Injunction On
 Mills Marketing LalU
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KANSAS CITY, Sept. 3.-Judge Kimberough Stone of the state circuit court lats today took under advise ment an application filed yesterday by three local produce men to re- strain Jesse Barrett, state attorney general, from enforcing provisions of the Mills market law signed by Gov ernor Hyde, July 28. Judge Stone set September Is for the hearing on the application, announcing in his order that the case did not seem to be urgent and that he would grant tenn porary injunctions in the event mem- bers Of boards of trade wished to transfer memberships. The suit also would restrain members of the local board of trade from complying with the law.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
C. F. And l. Head Says Mine Wages
 Will Be Reduced
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DENVER. Sept. S-J. F. Welborn. president of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company, tonight denied that wages paid 10 the coal miners in the Walsenberg and Trinidad districts where a strike is in effect would re main what they were before Sept. 1, until after the hearing to be held in Walsenburg on Sept. 9, in an ef- fort to end the strike.
 We have no intention of going back to the old wage scale" Mir. Vel born said, and statements that the reduction m wages for miners an nouuced for Sept. 1 would be sus- pended pending any attempt at set clement are erroneous"
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
Greeks Continue
 AdUance Against
 Turk Nationalists
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ATHENS, Sept. 3.-Greek forces continue their advance against the Turkish nationalists and have occu- pied successively a number of forti- fled positions near the Sakaria river, says an official statement. Further south they have captured the fortified heights of Yldiz Dagh and have ad- vanced toward the north. In their march toward the east the Greeks have taken strongly fortified lines, in which the combat developed into hand-to- hand struggles.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
COMP PARATVE QUIET RE|CNs IN SPRUCE
 FORK RIDGE SECTOR
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LOGAN, W. Va. Sept. 3.-The state of comparative quiet" report ed earlier in the day by Col. W. E. Eubanks of the West Virginia na- tional guard, continued tonight in the region of Spruce Fork ridge. broken only by sporadic firing along Crooked creek and from the hills near Will liamson.
 Various reports of resulting casual ties were received, but the only one confirmed was that of the wounding of Boyden R. Sparkes. New York newspaperman.
 Throughout the afternoon detach. ments of the Fortieth infantry de- trained here and set out for the ridge, along which deputy sheriffs, state police and volunteers have been opposed to armed forces.
 From Williamson came reports that firing had been resumed from the Kentucky side of the Tug river.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
Missing Denver Bank Teller May
 Be In Piedras
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DENVER, Sept. g. Police an- nounced tonight that Edwin H. Morse, alleged defaulting bank teller of the International Trust company, had been located at Piedras, Mexico, with Miss Mabel Penfold, another employe of the bank.
 Detectives. they said, had traced Morses movements. He left DelN CT for Fort Worth. Texas. August 13, it was said. After a few days in a Fort Worth hotel they left nn August r for Dallas. thence to the interna tional border and along the gulf coast to Tampico. They were at Torreon on August 26 and moved the same day to Piedras. the police said
 Police say Morse took away not more than s20.000 of the more than s75,000 he is alleged to have obtained.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
FAY KE|SER BEATS
 BOB MARTIN IN ID
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 BALTIMORE, Sept. 3.-B Bob Martin, heavyweight champion of the A E. F. in France, was outpointed and outfought tonight by Fay keiser of Cumberland, Md, champion of the Seventy Ninth division, who was given the referees decision in a ten round bout witnessed by thous- ands of war veterans attending the "Buddies Week celebration" here. In the tenth round Martin strove h'rd to come back but he was nearly all in.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
Practical Aviation
 Side Demonstrated
 To Bar Association
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DAYTON, O.. Sept. 3-Test flights intended to demonstrate the practical side of aviation were made by army aviators today before the special aviation committee of the American Ba- association and 500 delegates, who came from Cincinnati, where they attended the forty-fourth an- nual convention of the association.
 The airplane demonstrations were made to give the aviation committee, which is framing recommendations for legislation to regulate aeronautics an idea of the practical difficulties of aviation.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
Oil Men Reach
 Agreement With
 Obregon Regime
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MEXICO CITY, Sept. 3-Secretary of the Treasury de Ia Huerta and the representatives of American oil companies who came here early in the week to discuss oil questions with the Mexican government have reached an agreement. President Obregons signature is necessary to complete the agreement.
 The oil men will return to the United States tomorrow, according to Walter c. Teagley, president of the Standard Oil company of New Jer- sey. well satisfied andshappy.'
 Secretary de la Huerta admitted that an agreement had been reached.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
Special Trains Will
 Carry Ulster CroDds
 To Collins Meeting
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BELFAST, Ireland. Sept. 3-Spe- cial trains will run from all parts of South Ulster to the city of Armagh tomorrow bearing crowds to welcome Michael Collins, Sim Fein minister of commerce and commander in chief of the Irish republican army, on his first visit to north Ireland. Mir. Col Hns who was elected to the northern parliament for Armagh. intends to deliver an address at a meeting in Armagh tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1921-09-04
Wood Agrees To Take Philippine
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 3. - Major General Leonard Wood notified Sec retary Weeks today that he would accept the appointment of governor general of the Philippine Islands. The secretary announced receipt of brief cable message from the general, in which he offered to take the post of governor general and to retire from active army service.
 Secretary Weeks said later that General Woods nomination would not be sent to the senate until the final reports on the investigation of the Wood Forbes commission was re- ceived. The reports are due to ar rive shortly, and part of the prelim- mary report already has been re- ceived.