Tucson Citizen History Notice
The Tucson Citizen is published weekday evenings and Sunday morning in Tucson Arizona by The Citizen Publishing Company Frank H.M Hitchcock president communications addressed to The Tucson Citizen entering in 1902 under the March 2 1879 act The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to published dispatches and local news content credited or not.
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Washington's plea for American independence and neutrality
George Washington argues for an American character free from political entanglements with Europe. He urges strict compliance with engagements yet insists the United States remain independent of foreign influence to gain respect abroad and unity at home.
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Executive Department
United States
Europe
Great Britain
France
George Washington
Tucson Urges Increased Library Funding for Expanded Service
A Tucson petition seeks about 11 000 toward library maintenance up 4500 from prior funding. Backers argue a third librarian, longer hours, and a children's department would boost reading and city image for residents and visitors alike.
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Tucson
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Federal oil royalties flow from leased lands in four states
The Interior Department states that royalties from oil gas and natural gas on public lands in Wyoming California Montana and Colorado exceed 1 million monthly. Since 1920 about 24 million has been received with 10 million from back royalties and 14 million from post act royalties.
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Department of the Interior
Wyoming
California
Montana
Colorado
Bureau of Mines
Naval Petroleum Reserves
Navy Department
Naval Reserve
United States Treasury
United States Reclamation Service
Library Value To City Recreation Efforts
The article praises the library as a key asset for the city's recreation programs. It highlights increased access to materials, spaces, and community activities benefiting residents and local groups.
Morganthau Denounces American Indifference to Civilization
Henry Morganthau former U S ambassador to Turkey told the Williamstown Institute of Politics that Americans pay more attention to football golf prize fights and presidential campaigns than the drama of civilization s progress or destruction He rose from a poor immigrant to a leading New York real estate and banking figure and helped fund Wilson s 1912 campaign while serving in diplomacy and commercial interests.
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America
Henry Morganthan
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Turkey
Williamstown Institute of Politics
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New York
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Gotham
Plaza Hotel
Trinity
Washington Heights
Fort Washington
Wilson
Democratic National Campaign Committee
Great Britain
France
Italy
Russia
Belgium
Montenegro
Serbia
San Martino
Switzerland
Comercial
Social Fife
Prince Family Returns from California Visit
The family of L. M. Prince returned about a week ago from a several months visit in California.
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L. M. Prince
California
Goose Quillings and Quirky Sayings Parade in Timeworn Jests
A collection of wry maxims and aphorisms on life politics and manners. Jokes touch on egotism letters roads deserts and love with playful observations about drivers pedestrians and social norms. The notes carry a light satirical tone typical of humor columns.
Humorous Snippets From Daily Dispatches
The collection notes clever quips from readers and brief city scenes. A fourth grade geography joke about sun freckles and a traffic officer swapping uniform for skirts are paired with remarks about Grand Canyon erosion and a carnival cab request.
Miss Myrtle Riecker Hosts Saturday Evening Gathering
Miss Myrtle Riecker assisted by Mrs. A L Boland entertained a group of about fifteen friends at her home at Ninth street and First avenue Saturday evening.
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A. L. Boland
Ninth Street
First Avenue
Armory site choices reported to city council
Ten years ago today a committee would report three Armory site options to the city council on Monday night. The blocks between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets, First and Second avenues at Sixth Street, and part of the Elysian Grove were listed. No recommendations would be made. The Sixteenth to Seventeenth block was objected to as too close to Southern Pacific shops.
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Second Avenues
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Elysian Grove
Southern Pacific
Beautiful movie star seen with unusual travel companion
Fragmentary text notes a movie star traveling with a goat as a companion. The passage also contains garbled lines about a burial and an older man, with unclear context and multiple typographical errors.
Eight Hours a Day Worker and Tax Vacuum Jest
A humorous verse contrasts workers from statesman to doctor and notes how eight hours ends in joy. A line jokes Secretary Mellon could extract more taxes only with a vacuum cleaner, implying overtaxing.
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Nature
Mellon
Why Grandmothers Leave Home and the Reel
A reminiscence on family photos and changing habits as elders embrace motion pictures. The piece contrasts past timid posing for albums with today’s bustling camera moments in public, revealing a shift in domestic life and taste. A specific scene notes a grandmother leaving home to explore cinema and newer freedoms.
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War threats loom as General Lee urges Second Corps mobilization
Fragmentary remarks attributed to Major General Robert Lee warn that war could threaten states. He cites the regular army, national guard, and 1st General Bullard, comparing current tension to past conflicts and urging readiness. Some doubt the danger, while Lee argues the risk remains real and broad, affecting churches and communities worldwide.
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