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Newspaper

Tucson Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1923

Page

3

University group outlines eclipse expedition plans

An IZONA, University scientific expedition led by Director A E Douglass aims to observe the total solar eclipse from Hermontifo and Coronado in September. The crew will study the corona, photograph the event, and test climatic cycles, with Kiwanis and Desert Laboratory members aiding equipment and filming efforts.

Mexico Kiwanis Club E Douglass Hermontifo Sykes Desert Laboratory Douglass Kiwanase Joseph Pereira

West Gun Slain by Detectives in South Dakota

Edvin Rust, sought for the slaying of Sheriff Le Broown in Brown County, was spotted and arrested by detectives near a garage while attempting to flee in a stolen car. A woman who aided his escape was questioned as Rust was fatally shot in the neck and chest during the confrontation.

Edvin Rust Broown County South Devere Wooman Thorson

Midnight sale of police dogs by local raiser

A local raiser in a veterinary context claims he would wake at midnight to sell a police dog. B W Isard, a veterinary surgeon, says he would rise at any hour to oblige a customer, noting the strain of losing sleep in recent nights as he sold a dog.

B. W.isard Veterinary Surgeons

End of hunt for Rust after sheriff killing on Minnesota train

Rust dies amid Brown County search that offered 500 dollars dead or alive. The man killed the sheriff on a train near Wolverton Minnesota while being transported to Aberdeen South Dakota to face a robbery charge. He reportedly had a California criminal record and was on parole from Folsom Prison.

Simon Instants Rust Brown County South Dakota Wolverton Minn Aberdeen, & C California Folsom

Glendale Adopts Budget for 1924 With Tax Rate Near 90 Cents

At a regular meeting Mayor C D Betts led the Glendale town council through the fiscal year ending June 30 1924. Reductions in electrical library and office expenditures trimmed the total to 366244 about 600 under the tentative plan. Direct taxation will total 16294 setting the tax rate near 90 cents per 100 dollars. The budget was adopted unanimously with no protests.

Glendale C. D. Betts Eine

Tucson Clearing House Weekly Totals Revealed

Clearing house total for the Tucson week ending August 1928 amounted to 361 689 00 dollars. The Tucson Bank Report to the Federal Reserve at El Paso Texas shows a larger figure of 1 130 496 08 dollars.

Clearing House Tucson Clearing House Tucson Federal Reserve el ‘Paso Texas

Klan meeting barred in city but held at nearby point

Aug 17 in Steubenville Ohio police report a Klan meeting barred by Mayor Hawkins after Wednesday riot left four wounded in a street battle. A group from East Liverpool posted $1,600 bonds for eight arrestees, while two dozen officers sought a fourth man. Darwin Gibson 25 injured but expected to recover. Gideon De Santis 27 charged with shooting, others hospitalized.

Pichmond Hhere Kianemen Liverpoo Faward Hawkins Darwin L. Gibson Toca Kian Frank Veltry Gideon John DeSantis Moncine Spinetti Wee Jeil

Legion to Launch Nationwide Fight Against Narcotics

Tucson delegates plan a National Legion convention action to oppose illicit narcotics. A meeting of executive committees formed a state board to coordinate with the Arizona Department and post members who are musicians. George Hall heads transport and needs names for reduced travel, with Lewis Mater coordinating post adjutant duties.

Tucson National Legion Convention Mor-gan McDermott Pept Arizona Department Pee State Department Arisona Union Lewis Mater George Hall Community Chest Chamber of Commerce

Cotton Picking season starts soon in Crasol er Chandler

Cotton picking of the short staple variety will begin within 10 days as terry planting opens fast. Crepe work aims to free fields from heavy weed crop caused by recent rains. The section expects a heavy yield and picking may run into the new year unless an early front hurts the top crop.

Crasoler Chandler

Alleged murderer Neld at Cluiptos

A man known as reign is alleged to have killed a cowboy in the hill above Clifton about a year ago. Sneritt J. McDonald went to Willcox to extradite the suspect who was arrested there by the deputy. McDonald will bring him back to Tombstone to await Greenlee county officers.

Cluiptos Bisbee Sneritt J McDonald Willcox Reign Clifton Uritign Tombstone Greenlee County

Nix Family Survives Flood Car Rescue Near Clifton

During a cloudburst on the Solomontville to Duncan road, Mr and Mrs John Nix, Mrs W A Nix, their daughter Laure, and Henry Nix of Phoenix were thrown from their automobile when a canyon wall of water swept the road. They reached safety as the car was carried downstream and badly damaged.

Clifton Solomontville Duncan John Nix W. A. Nix Laure Henry Nix Phoenix

Scouts Take Over Municipal Pool Supervision

Flysian Grove Pool is turned over to the Boy Scouts of Tucson under Rotary club oversight. Scout Executive Ogle appoints a committee led by Herbert Chambers to supervise lifeguards and duties. Scouts on duty at all times will maintain order while pool water is replaced. future swimming classes move to Flyslan Grove.

Flysian Grove Boy Scouts of Tucson Rotary Club Ogle Herbert ©. Chambers Scout Council Fiyslan Grove Wetmores Howte Scoute II

Fete-Bammer celebration dates set at Coronado California

Plans confirm a September pageant for 509 participants at Coronado with early September practice and a duty to attend the Fee of the Bun. Southern Pacific reports bids for fall construction work locally favored for contracts with about 13.00 expenditure. Heavy rains update Santa Rita forest district and youth prospects mix with local athletic and university plans. Robinses siblings gain entry experience and Thompson eyes the University. Four youthful but hardened criminals arrive in Tucson.

Perth Ucrose Coronado Guaymas Mtvatory California Southern Pacific Ride William Wilesn Southern Paleific Lewet

Permanent Army Recruit Station Opens in Old Pueblo

Sgt Myers opens a permanent army recruitment office at the Teccon armory in Old Pueblo to attract candidates from universities and other institutions. He reports two recruits already sent to Ft Bliss and notes vacancies across infantry, cavalry, artillery, aviation, and medical corps. The effort targets improving earnings prospects and aligning recruits with later service roles while expanding the local recruiting presence.

Tnce Bergt G. W. Myera Teccon Armory White Sergt Myers Army Ft Bliss Seine Beret Moers Beaumont Horpus Geetrabie Tucson Seret Myers Beets and Brostway

Juvenile prisoners moved toward Fort Grant reform school

Deputy Sheriff and Probation Officer Thomp son custody four young offenders who were convicted of jewelry theft in the capital city. Three boys and a girl were placed in county jail for safety before the journey to Fort Grant resumed this morning.

Dinheart Thompson Phoeats Reform School Fort Great Fort Grant

Personal notices list visitors and travel from Nogales to the city

A parade of residents and visitors is recorded with names and destinations. C W Nelson traveled to Nogales with two Mexican aliens for deportation and returned with one detained. W Mays of Ajo visited his wife and daughters, then Hamond and Prances, university students and Chi Omega members. Sears Smith of Ajo arrived for a business trip and returned today. Charles D Anderson of the university executive secretary is on a business trip to Phoenix and Los Angeles. M Walker of the Veterans Bureau returned to Phoenix after a stay. G B P Smith of the university’s writing department is on a business trip and will return tomorrow. Dean Frank Lick Wood of the College of Letters arts and Science is returning tonight after directing a summer station. E Rokk left for Orange to visit relatives. E P Seamon of the International Correspondence Schools arrived from El Paso. Gov Hunt with Temple and Stephens left this morning after arriving last evening. Dr M G Tax of Gieve arrived on business. G Lee and KF Lee of El Paso arrived for business. Kinison of the university extension horticulture is at Prescott. G EE Linebearry of Louisville and the Williams of Globe are in the city on business. Mike Andrade and Dean Mote return from the WWA conferences and she will enter the university. Eb Savers of Douglas arrived for the high school. Albert Buehman left for three weeks vacation on the coast. Judge Charles Blexman left for California to join his wife.

W. Mays Ajo Mre Mays Hamond and Prances The Chi Omega

Bravery Shown After Fatal Shooting In Park

Police say two men arrested after a confrontation following a shooting near South Male Street. Witnesses describe a fearsome flare of violence as the group fled, with officers moving quickly to seize the suspects and secure the scene.

Male Street Petris Ferd Comarka Delice Atetion

Factional clash in Genoa leaves thirty wounded

Thirty persons were wounded in fighting at Campotiguiere Genoa between Fascisti and anti Fascisti elements during a local event yesterday. Three are gravely hurt as clashes erupted, with Paolo Santa among the wounded.

Fascisti ANTI Genoa Associated Prees Campotiguere Paolo Santa

County Records Wide Note of Mortgages and Sales

A county records listing details numerous property transfers and mortgages. Transactions include Overland Auto Co to Consolidated National Bank for 3496.06 on six vehicles, assignments to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and multiple divorces, attachments, and vehicle purchases through Reynolds-Davis Motor Inc and Bowyer Motor Co.

Benedict Realty Co C. HM. Kerter American Villa Subdivision George MH. Amos Leo Goldschmidt Monte Menefelé M. C. Young Tucson Heights M. F. Scheerer Elizabeth Tl. Yates Menlo Park J. W. Canse J. Pert Feldman Chatlet C. D C. B. Betl Reynoce-Davis Water Sales Inc Fransecisco Leon Reynolds- Davis Motor Sales Inc Ikleo HM. C. George RB. J. “Weenee Weber Showcase & Fixtures Co Cigar Mets Len R. Schneider Bowyer Marmon

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