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Newspaper

Tucson Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1918

Page

7

Tucson Citizen established in 1874 leads Arizona press

The Tucson Citizen, Arizona's leading newspaper, operates as a weekday evening edition published by the Tucson Printing and Publishing Company. Allan B. Jaynes serves as president, with Associated Press dispatches credited and republished locally.

Arizona Audit Bureau of Circulation Tucson Ariz Tucson Rinting and Publishing Company Allan BH. Jaynes Tucson Citizen Citizen Associated Press

Debate on primary law reform and convention plan

The piece argues for amending the direct primary law or returning to a convention based nominating method to curb cross party registration abuses. It notes defects in the current system, cites Arizona as lacking a system, and suggests compromise candidates and anti boss rule needs. It urges careful study of modifications before enactment.

Oseal Directem Rizona Arizona Adn George W. Hunt

President's Versailles Staff Seen as Advisers to Chief

The article argues the Peace Conference delegation is headed by the President with staff of loyal aides. Henry White is praised as an experienced diplomat and ally. Colonel House and Secretary Lansing are noted as members, with General Bliss added to balance allied delegations.

Weriven White House United States Versailles Henry White Algeciras England House Lansing Bryan General Bliss

New York State Council of Defense to wind up by December 15

The council plans to end its work by December 15 and halt all expenditures by January 1. The Division of Information will continue to July 1 without spending. The Arizona Council of Defense is urged to cut costs and abandon expensive headquarters and a costly secretary, saving taxpayer money. George Creel is named as press agent.

New York State Council of Defense Washington Division of Information Councils of Defense Arizona Council of Defense Detense Council

Twenty Years Ago in Mammoth and Arivaca Mining Notices

Twenty years ago Dodson, Mammoth merchant, issued a calling notice to The Citizen. Clark, Arivaca mine owner, reports a productive claim named the saver. Monier and J. M. McHenry report progress on Tucson Water works pump house and brick dwellings for Richard P. Brady and Mr. Zepeda the mine broker.

Clark Arivaca Lativaca J. M. McHenry Monier Richard P. Brady Mr. Zepeda

Villa agents deny help from Americans in Juarez

Villa agents in Paso, Texas, December 6 said Americans were not aiding Villa to move ammunition across the border. They claimed Villa has captured all ammunition from federal forces and that no Americans were killed or property destroyed in Northern Mexico. Villa’s position stressed federal ammunition needs and protection of both sides on the Peary area.

Paso Texas Villa A Mt Mide Francisco Mur Juarez Ameri Ts Villa United States Mexico

Bavarian Council Backs National Assembly Plan

The Bavarian Soldiers and Workers Council approved the German government program, emphasizing imperial unity and the convoking of a national assembly, according to a Munich telegram.

National Assembly Amsterdam Bavarian Soldiers and Workers Council Munich

Colter declines recount call amid war to peace shift

Fred T. Colter Democratic candidate for governor wrote to a Douglas friend that many urged a ballot reexamination but he refused. He argued unity in transition from war to peace, noting a recount would not be opportune and that such action could aid only dissension and uncertainty.

Douglas Dispatch Fred T. Colter Douglas Colter Supreme Co Hunt

Welcome back Mr Sugar Bowl in the sugar ration era

The piece reminisces about sugar shortages under Hoover and the sugar rationing era. It laments the loss of the sugar bowl as a symbol of sustenance, recalling eggs and butter and the burden on housewives. It welcomes the return of sugar with hopeful cheer.

Bisbee Revie Sugar Bow Dave Sugar Bowl Hoover Ping

Pacific Islands discussed as British federation after war

A Sydney dispatch reports Arthur Balfour's denial of return of German colonies and outlines a plan for a British Pacific Federation. A centralized governor general would oversee a federation of islands from the Marshall to New Zealand with local self government and improved interisland links.

Associated Press Sydney Australia Arthur J Balfour Germany New Zealand Pacific Equator German New Guinea German Samoa Ladrone British Islands British Archipelago Great Britain Canada Auckland China India East

Princeton President Warns Red Flag Threatens Liberty

Princeton University President John Grier Hibben declares during an Associated Press address that red flags signify protest against law and thus threaten free institutions. He argues liberty requires balance between outer restraint and inner control, noting sacrifices that bought America’s freedom and urging faith with the dead to safeguard rights.

Associated Press New York Dec John Grier Hibben Princeton University Associated Life Insurance Hibben Sons of America

War Board Urges Omaha Street Car Strikers Back to Work

Washington Dec 6 The War Labor Board advised striking Omaha street car men to return to work and act in good faith toward their employers.

WAR Board Washington Omaha Neb War Labor Board

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