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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
5
A historical ad lists Genesee Jam and Campbell's Soup two cans Pink Beans priced per pound or item. Includes Dromedary Golden Dates 28 cents, None Such Mince Meat 14 cents, Empnon Sauerkraut can, English Walnuts per pound.
The Tucson Opera House, Pima, and Lyric theaters unify under one management led by Drachman Goldschmidt and the Dias trio. Broadway theater closes. Opera House hours 2 to 11 pm, others 1:20 pm to 10:30 pm. Ticket prices 10 15 25 cents for Opera House and 10 15 cents for Pima Lyric. New theater planned on East Congress Street pending road show capacity at Opera House.
The Arivaca road repairs are authorized by the board of supervisors. J R Holcomb directs the force account project estimated to cost about 5000 dollars. The worst stretch near the Soportwash flood stream in the Guijas mountains connects cattle ranges to the city. The Speedway resurfacing from Park Avenue to the Griffith residence is about half done under County Engineer Goetz. East of Park Avenue lies within city limits and is unlikely to be improved soon.
Dr John H. Clifford of the Red Triangle service stopped in Tucson en route to Los Angeles to extend sympathy to Capt William McDermott on his son s death read in El Paso regarding Lieutenant McDermott s death and reported to Washington. his overseas return status and future plans remain indefinite though he has received several church offers including from a 2500 member southwest congregation.
Judge W H Sawtelle of the federal court calls United States grand and petit jurors to return on Tuesday December 17 to hear criminal cases in which defendants are in jail. Cases on bond will be set for January or February. The calendar is congested due to a flu recess and backlog from the previous term. US Attorney Thomas A Flynn is preparing for court opening on the 17th.
Twenty three members of an advisory commission gather aboard the George Washington with years of work on political and economic Europe and Asia, carrying many documents and maps for the peace conference. In Washington Lieut Col J G Vincent and George W Mixter named by Hughes in the aircraft probe report were pardoned by Wilson. In San Diego Lieut William Goodwin and Master Electrician Ri Teernstra were killed when a biplane crashed at Rockwell Field.
In Pima County Arizona Myrtle Mytinger files to probate the last will of Allen S Paschal deceased. The hearing is set for December 16 1918 at 1 o clock in the fore noon in Tucson court house. Interested parties must appear to show cause why probate should not be granted.
Narrow stock dealings close irregularly with United States Steel and rails flat. oils and chemicals rise. Hog and cattle futures mixed across Chicago Kansas City Denver markets. Liberty bonds slide to new lows as grains and copper move in tight ranges.
Chicago market sees corn up with scarce offerings and late short covering. Open prices firm, then rise as hog strength supports provisions. oats strengthen with corn, futures settle higher with January and February positions up. Close: corn Jan 1.32, Feb 1.32. oats Jan 0.72, Feb 0.73. lard and ribs advance.
Butter steady in Chicago with eggs receipts 5348 cases. Potatoes rise with 20 car Minnesota Dakota white bulk at 1.50 to 1.70, Wisconsin bulk 1.50 to 1.75. Poultry alive lower with fowls 1.76 to 2.14, springs 2.2. Turkey 2.4. Kansas City butter and poultry unchanged. Eggs firsts 65 cents, seconds 52 cents.
The F. Honstadt Co. advertises Navajo rugs as lasting gifts with beauty for years and years, offering all sizes at moderate prices.
A Jamaica ginger sales test is planned by County Attorney Moore. Multiple arrests follow for liquor violations including Shumway on grain alcohol, Liamas bound over for selling, Noriega testifying about pints, Martinez sent to superior court after waiving exam, Williams detained on transport charges, James pleading guilty to transporting liquor, and Marshall discharged.
Judge William H. Sawtelle travels to Washington to confer with the attorney general about a bill that would create an additional federal judge for Arizona. The measure passed the Senate and awaits House action, with Rep W H Stafford and Rep Walsh opposing on prior occasions. The bill does not create a second district. Tucson Phoenix Prescott and Globe remain the four court locations.
Edward G Mackevech of Phoenix killed in action and Vaughn Brown of Superior severely wounded. Daily casualty reports arrive and are kept on file at the Tucson Citizen business office for public viewing.
A maroon Studebaker owned by John B. Ryland disappeared from in front of Steinfeld's store at 1:15 pm. Officers traced tire marks to Stone avenue and Pennington street, recovering the car within five minutes. Dr A W Olcott of Tucson admitted to taking the vehicle by mistake, saying his own car is black and parked opposite.
Word arrives of the death in Chicago of Joe F. Heimbach formerly in business here. The funeral was held on November 14. Heimbach was a member of the Elks lodge.
A permit was issued Wednesday to W J Corbett Hardware Co to build a new brick store on Congress and Main. The $15 600 project covers 103 by 79 feet with 8 E Gregory as contractor.
Public records show notices to hold 17 mines in Pima district by J A Mettler and allies and 21 mines in Amole district by Arizona Copper Mining Company. Various deeds and releases list transfers of land blocks and branded cattle, including Tucson National Bank to West Coast Cattle Co and others, with values shown for some parcels and assets. Additional notices cover releases, deeds, and distributions involving entities such as Consolidated National Bank of Tucson, RM Allgood estate, and Cardegan Copper Co in Ajo district. Native American Addn mentions love and affection.
W A Newman died in Phoenix on Monday. He had been an executive with the F Ronstadt company in this city and took charge of the Phoenix branch about two years ago. He had many friends in Tucson.
Wesler B. Kibbey of the La Osa Cattle Company returned from Leon Springs Texas where he had been attending the cavalry officers training school.
The first in a Thursday night dance series at Odd Fellows Hall with music by Dawleys. Admission one dollar, ladies free. Everyone invited for a lively evening of dancing and sociability.
A sterilized flu mask advertised at Ow brug Store offering 10 for advance 7 percent discount.
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