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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1923
Page
2
The Tucson Citizen reports on a planned police drive against vice in the city. Officials outline enforcement steps and community support aims, highlighting cooperation with local agencies and the public to curb illicit activities.
Chief Ford announces city sweep to close immoral establishments run by black and Mexican owners in Turcon. Landlords renting for immoral purposes face fines from 259 to 1996 dollars and a year closure, with arrests as information comes in and Judge Cowan backing the mayoral campaign. County Attorney Berry Peter pledges support to prosecute guilty landlords.
The Tucson Infantry unit departed for Fort Huachuca for a summer encampment after delays. Phoenix National Guard units joined the special train and contingents prepared at the Armory with equipment and training in the lead up to the camp.
Fragmentary item mentions Jack Kearns and Jack Dempsey with a reference to Flo Ziegfeld and his Follies. Indicates a public event in New York with a singing comedienne in outer garb. Details are incomplete and names are partially garbled.
Local groups have organized a Monday noon welcome for the Indiana visitors. Fisher Music Co donated Plano to transport the party to the university. The Sunshine quartet and Hamilton Keddie will perform. A Danes Hall orchestra will fill the program during lunch. Lions Kiwanians and Pietarians join the Sunshine club in hosting lunch. Donations of cars for transportation are still being sought.
Aug 4 report from Mexico City states the executive department decreed half mast on all public buildings to honor a tribute to Mr. Harding for his friendship and role in resuming diplomatic relations between the nations.
St Louis August 4 A ten round no decision bout between Lale Angel Firpo and Tom Cowler was stopped after a telegram from Governor Hyde of Missouri. The governor ruled the proposed heavyweight title fight violated state laws prompting officials to end the match plan.
President Coolidge orders a national day of mourning for President Harding. Cabinet resignations expected after funeral. Secretary Denby arrives as more cabinet members travel to attend the funeral. Harding practice of semiweekly press conferences to continue under Coolidge.
A White House message stresses that this is the government and the public has a strong, helpful influence on administration. Officials urge citizens to provide necessary cooperation to effect policy and programs.
Building work on the former Scheffer garage site at South Sixth avenue progresses with plastering and new side lights. The Motor Supply company will use the space for a sales room and auto storage, with a modern glass front enhancing the property. Arch. Henry C. Jastaad oversees the project while the orphanage addition funded by Mrs. James Brooks at 69660 dollars nears plastering completion.
A casket in an American flag is moved from the Palace Hotel precinct toward the depot as military bands play. A grand public showing follows with armed services officers and statesmen including Pershing and Daugherty. Flowers showered from the air as the train awaits at the Southern Pacific depot.
The piece describes the White House prep for a possible Coolidge family move. Rudolph Forster leads the executive staff through four days and sleepless nights handling oath forms funeral timing and telegraphic message classifications. President Harding is portrayed as decisive and efficient in the oval room setting.
A shrubbery adorned Hard ing special train departed for Washington as a sunset glow broke through a cloud over the Golden Gate. The brilliantly lit coach sped away on its inaugural run, framed by California gardens and a vivid sky.
Crowds across Nevada and nearby towns gathered to honor President Warren G. Harding as his funeral train passed, with governors, mayors, veterans, and thousands lining routes. Officials met the train at Sparks while business paused regionwide for the tribute.
An editorial reflects on Laddie Boy the dog and Warren G Harding describing the dog's loyalty and suffering after poisoning. The piece recalls Harding’s prior stance on dogs and the personal bond with Hub the terrier, urging tribute to the devoted companion.
Stock prices opened lower in New York after the death of President Harding. Key stocks like Studebaker and American Woolen showed declines while cotton and Pan American quotations fluctuated. the market overall opened softer with losses around several points.
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