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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
3
A 1917 notice describes a Kin party preparing to travel to Africa with plans to explore Congo and surrounding regions. The group includes an explorer and several investigators who will depart from New York on December 9 and return around March 1.
A garbled report hints at a bruising local political dispute involving city candidates, saloons, and an alleged hush hush matter. The piece references controversy, editors, and party tensions with whispers of an apology and stirred public interest.
A fashion note describes an evening bodice with a close griping pointed front and a decorative hip drape. It highlights metal brocades in vogue, hover lace trim, and a fitted skirt with a petticoat and opening. It lists materials and sizes from Pictorial Review patterns priced for 34 to 44 inch busts.
The piece notes Tucson bootleggers plan an automobile bootlegging route between Los Angeles and Tucson. Proponents compare past innovations to the current scheme and expect success despite rival dealers. They warn that charges above 1.50 dollars per pint may draw government scrutiny in the cost of living inquiry.
About 200 head of stray American cattle from Sonora near the border are being gathered in southern Pitas county. Ranchers seek permits from the Mexican federal government and Washington to move the cattle into Arizona. The animals, valued at 35 dollars each, were already cleared by Sonora authorities and the Arizona state government. Fifteen owners hold stock in the lot.
Artemes L. Gates of Clinton Iowa has been named captain of Yale's football team for the next season. He has played on the varsity eleven for two years as end and tackle and starred in games against Princeton and Harvard this fall. Also mentioned are Breathitt of the Arizona Eastern Railroad and W Dourna, traveling auditor of the company, noted in Phoenix visits with HM Honteman, general agent for Over a, in Arizona.
The final official canvass shows that Secretary of State Sidney P. Osborn won reelection with a 19.6 percent margin. Key results include Demerraie ticket leaders and statewide totals across offices such as governor, attorney general, and treasurer, with vote tallies for state senate and other constitutional measures.
A local notice outlines an upcoming Friday gathering of the Child Welfare Circle. It details aims to organize support for mothers and child development, with discussions on standards, training, and cooperation between parents and teachers to improve home and school life. Also a classified line seeks clean cotton rags with payment offered.
In Phoenix a report outlines a delay in signing an proclamation related to prohibition. Secretary Osborn and Leroy Ladd discuss postponing the shipment of property and securing waivers while awaiting formal approval from state authorities. The timeline remains uncertain as officials weigh next steps and potential immediate effects.
A clash near Superior pits Mexican workers against deputies in a gunfight at a shack. Three were wounded, two Mexicans and an unknown man shot. deputies retreated to cover before the firing ceased. Civil authorities say the deputies were justified.
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