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Newspaper

Tucson Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1916

Page

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Failure of Germany to heed demands over Belgian deportations puzzles Wilson

Washington reports Germany has not replied to U S protests about Belgian deportations. Officials say Berlin justifies moves as social necessity, while public opinion in the United States will guide the next steps. The State Department notes the protest has been published and that further action will depend on American public sentiment.

Germany Washington, D. C Dee Ck Prent United States Arenes Uty von Bethman Hollweg Dis- Lallie State Department Oeats Holland Spain Vatican Furtietty Belgium

Reply of Berlin to U S Is Expected Tomorrow

Berlin reports that the German reply to American representations on the Belgian labor problem is expected tomorrow or Monday. The note, to be delivered after Chancellor von Bernstorff Hollweg’s reply to Secretary Grew, is said to be friendly and aimed at meeting American concerns about relief efforts and deportation methods.

Berlin U. S London United States Joseph C. Grew von “emann-Hollweg Ike Chantellor Sechary Grew

REAL GOVERNMENT FOR POLES ASSURED BY POWERS GRANTED

An article discusses a new Polish constitution and its impact on Jews, noting debates over citizenship and legal status. It cites Moshe Melamed, editor of the American Chronicle, and mentions compulsory service as a point of contention.

Poland Melamed Amera Chregicle Sted

End of Greece Plans Attack on Allied Army Rumors

Wireless dispatch from Berlin cites reports that Greece contemplates a rear attack on Entente forces in Macedonia with Constantine’s royalist faction rallying in Larissa. Also notes an explosion at a Russian ammunition plant and ongoing Russo Romanian retirement in eastern Wallachia amid limited action on the Verdun front.

Ning OF Greece Hield Mareial von Mackcosene Rumania Entente Seleniéi Constantine Larissa Macedonia Wallachia London Paris Verdun

Greek Blockade Report Sent by U.S. Envoy

Ambassador Sharp in Paris informed the State Department that the al med blockade of Greece began Friday morning. France and its allies declare the blockade effective along the Greek coast from Corfu to Salambina river and around Greek controlled areas with third power ships allowed to depart until December 1 at 9 a.m. The naval commander is ordered to notify local authorities of the declaration.

U.S Washington Sharp Paris State Department Greece France Freece Corfu Gulf of Seloniki Salambina

Man Found Dead Near Wedding Day in El Paso

George W. Beale, formerly with Chino Copper in Hurley New Mexico, was found dead in a El Paso hotel room. A clipping in the room noted his upcoming marriage to a Silver City NM girl. Beale was a Mason.

EL Paso Texas George W. Beale Chino Copper Company Hurley N. M Beale Silver City

Grand Jury Opens Probe Into Cost of Living

Federal grand juries ordered to begin investigations into the cost of living in New York Detroit Cleveland Kansas City and other ports. Officials say price fixing in foodstuffs and coal is widespread local in character and data will go to juries. Investigations extend to freight car shortages and cross country speculation.

Washington Der Gregory New York Cleveland Kansas City Ft. Lewis Minnespolia Frank M. Awacker Bliar New Haven Department of Justice East Middle West Northwest Far Tst

Personal use liquor shipments seized in Arizona courtesies

Eighteen Tucson residents failed to take their personal use liquor out of the Weils Fargo express office before Governor Hunt’s proclamation. Shipments will be returned to senders tomorrow. The Southern Pacific Railroad Company also has personal use shipments to be sent back to consignors.

Tucson Weils Fargo Expres Hunt Southern Pacific Railroad Company Arizona

Ninety Six Hydro Airplanes Ordered by War Department

The War Department awarded a contract for ninety six high power hydro airplanes for coastal artillery stations in the U S Hawaii Philippines and the Panama Canal zone. Construction starts immediately and work is to proceed for an additional fifty two aircraft.

Washington, D. C Coast Artillery U. S Hawaii Philippines Panama Canal Zone War Department

Harvard Tackles Captaincy Amid Team Bridge News

W. H. Jr., from Yonkers New York, left tackle on Harvard Varsity football team, was elected captain today signaling leadership for the Harvard eleven this season.

Harvard Bridge Mass Dee W. H. Y Jr Yonkers N. Y

Striking Joists Return as 551 Employed at New Cornelia Camp

All steam shovel operators and masons at the New Cornelia topper Company resumed work in A40 Arizona. The camp now lists 551 workers back on site and water to striking employees has been shut off. One reported attack involved non union men on wooden carpenters entering the Gibson mine.

Ariz Der New Cornelia Topper Company Gibson

Tucson to Fill City Offices by Vote on Monday

Tucson voters head to the polls Monday to choose a new mayor and city officials for the council, recorder, treasurer, assessor, and marshal. Democratic and Republican candidates compete in all wards with designated polling places and listed election officers.

Tucson Treacherer C. Rher Soparatec Marr Pidhburn Groseetis J. H. Sehmetder Count Iman Cithren « Transfer Company Mills Calle Jim Cullen Esau Mills Congress Street Broadway Convent Streets J. &. Corbett

1000 Soldiers From Border to Arrive Here Soon

The Second Alabama infantry totaling 1660 men and 4 officers will travel from Nogales and camp along Twenty second street. They are expected tomorrow afternoon and will stay about four days as the Chambers of Commerce and the Y M C A arrange entertainment for the officers and men.

Second Alabama Infantry Nogales Twenty-second Street Chambers of Commerce

New Cabinet Formed in London With Nonpartisan Aim

Reports from London say Lloyd George forms a nonpartisan businesslike cabinet not a coalition like Asquith. Liberal leaders will stay as opposition in Commons, focusing criticism over governance rather than hostility. Balfour named foreign secretary, Law as chancellor, and Lloyd George signals major reform plans.

George Renee of Asquith Asquith Irish Nationalista Reform Club Houre of Commons Hostilit

Ohio officer dies at Fort Bliss after clash

Lieutenant James G. Wittenmyer of the Ohio Field Hospital Company No 2 died at Fort Bliss last night. His widow was with him at the time.

EL Paso Texas James G. Wittenmyer Ohio Field Hospital Company No Ae Cone Uase Rengtien Fort Bliss

Fighting Near Palomas and Fresno Reported in Journal Excerpt

Dispatches describe ongoing clashes between Carranza and Villa forces west of Chihua huan border near Palomas and Fresno. Reinforcements from Chihuahua City arrived, Guadalquivir Snyman relatives report a death at San Pablo de Meo gui, while General Trevino's command is absorbed into a division and Morguia plans a western Chihuahua campaign.

Paso Texas Juarez Carranza Villa Palomas Fresno Chihuainim Carlos Ozuna Chihuahua City Guillermo Snowman San Pablo de Meoqgui Chihuahua Snyman J.C. Wil Jorn Chamberine N. M George Dr Chihishua City Meogui G. C. Snyman Guillermo Washington, D. C Viljoen Jacinto B. Trevino Frasciacco Morguia

Ives Seeks Recount Before Reply in Arizona Contest

Phoenix reports Senator Ives representing Hunt asked for a recount of all ballots before Tom Campbell responds to Hunt’s petition. Judge Stanford hinted at possible ballot inspection, contrasting with Gands v Laney. In Greenlee county J G Cash sues J H Cohenour, while Mohave sees tied sheriffs candidates after a precinct removal changed Hunt’s margin.

Phoenix Ars Hunt Campbell Leflore Greenlee County J G Cash J. H. Cohenour Republiican Mohave Hant Mohave County

Hazardous Materials Plant Explosion Reported in Alexandria

An accidental blast at the Alexandria hazardous materials plant near Turin ends with fears of at least fifty six deaths. Cause of the explosion is not yet known and the incident is under investigation.

Turin Paris Alexandria

Citizen's leased wire service expands to rival major dailies

A new leased wire service starts Monday boosting The Citizen to compete with afternoon papers. The early edition will publish the world news from New York by 2 o clock Tucson time and will reach Nogales Bisbee Douglas Tombstone and surrounding areas. Daily AP reports increase from 24600 to 25690 words, with Tucson Citizen and El Paso Herald as the only southwest users.

Citizen United States Nogales Bisbee Douglas Tombstone New York Tucson Southwest Tucson Citizen el Paso Herald Associated Press

Bryan’s plan to seek European peace from churches

William J. Bryan urged the federal council of Churches of Christ to form a deputation to Europe to confer with religious leaders and offer cooperation for peace. He said the American government should lend its good offices, but churches should act if the government declines. No time is inopportune for such tenders.

ST. Louis Dec William J. Bryan Federal Council of Churches of Christ Churches of America Europe

Guardsmen Start Home Next Week From Border Duty

Nearly 66 660 state troops designated by General Funston to leave border service will begin returning home between December 12 and 18. The Iowa infantry regiment at Brownsville, due to entrain December 18, will be the last unit. If mustering out continues apace, many guardsmen may spend Christmas at home.

San Antonio Tex Funston Border Service Regiment of Iowa Infantry Brownsville

Woman Reporter Sentenced for Murder in Thompson Falls

Edith Colby, a newspaper reporter, was convicted of second degree murder for shooting politician A. C. Thomas and sentenced to 16 years in the penitentiary. The defense argued Thomas refused to apologize to Misa Cosby, which allegedly distressed her and influenced her actions.

Thompson Falls Mont Dee Edith Colby A. C. Thomas Thomas Misa Cosby

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