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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1916
Page
6
Local discussion centers on enforcement of Prohibition laws and how deputies will track bootlegger activity. Citizens raise concerns over price, supply, and potential raids as private individuals reportedly stockpile whiskey and illicit alcohol in basements while campaigns for office focus on law enforcement and public safety.
Senator Works of California challenged an amendment to the immigration bill that would exclude any reference to the gentleman’s passport agreement between the United States and Japan. The Senate planned to debate the subject behind closed doors due to treaty rights concerns.
Berlin dispatch reports the German submarine Deutschland, returning from the United States, arriving noon yesterday off the mouth of the Weser. The wireless despatch from Seyville confirms the vessel’s arrival while its voyage status remains noted.
A 12 year old Indian youth is held in the county jail at Grove awaiting a federal grand jury session scheduled for January. The youth faces charges of murdering Nanes Hope, with the Pine Top justice precinct providing commitment.
In Globe on December 11 the Arizona Eastern railroad acted to arrest a defendant in a state action after an alleged infraction of the prohibition amendment. Rumor says residents who received liquor shipments yesterday could be arrested. shipments were delivered Saturday after the law took effect.
The county board of health ordered dumping of a load of milk that failed to meet standard, about 1006 gallons emptied into the sewer. Dr. Creve and H. Hunt aided by others emptied bottles and cans amid a cheering crowd asserting it was pure milk.
General P. Tas Culies, a military commander, is willing to become governor if the people favor elder Wt. Support from top officers inclines him to seek the office. The move signals a Carranza era shift as army officers weigh civilian candidacy.
The Rural Arizona notice announces F A Raynolds Co will discontinue at Aeson on January 1 1917. It promotes Royal Dairy products at 432 Congress & Daisy. The ad extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds with a testimonial from Thomas Beeching Andrews Indiana.
Reports from the Bay district describe drill number one at four hundred twenty feet showing copper bearing ore. Drill two works near it as the Arizona Ray and Hercules mines push toward the oxide blanket formation with ore expected. Engineers and financiers foresee a major extension under Arizona ground as Arizona Bay doubles efforts with four churn drills and ongoing sinking to reach a crest.
A readable fragment outlines river patrol activity and rescue operations near a port, mentioning Captain ree, Peewee Smeeeeer, and Miners WHOL. It notes arrivals from Los Angeles, and references patrols along the coast with officers and inspectors.
The Rev A Binkrote announces mid week meetings at the Congregational church will be held Tuesday at 7 20 PM instead of Wednesday. Members are urged to attend as Rev Binkrote travels to Phoenix to attend an organizing event for a new church and the installation of a new pastor will deliver a sermon.
The readable lines mention names Alo and Cathe Armace and a licen trerwe. another fragment notes Whiare and a time six mir Vrantleea Betir truney. Details are unclear but indicate a partial public notice or noticeable event with involved persons.
Readers learn of a Broadway run titled Birth of Nation featuring performers such as Walthall and Howard with Edwardian theatrical notes and mentions of surrounding talent. The piece references show times and cast, noting public interest and reception.
Emile Keilburg a longtime Pinal County settler with a Keilburg Canyon ranch near Aravaipa died at 4 30 p m on November 25. He left a wife and son Emil Keilburg Jr aged 62 had been ill for twenty days with most of that time in Ray Consolidated Copper hospital Interment was in the family cemetery. He was a member of the Arizona Pioneers Historical Society and well regarded in the county.
HH EH OH HSTERRANCE A Provencia Ramon Peralta Albert Smith Henry Murgia and P M Austin were arrested this morning on Miami Broadway. Recordor Cowan will hear their arraignments today for disturbing the peace.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets promise quick relief from chronic constipation and torpid liver without calomel. The olive colored tablets claim to stimulate natural bowels and liver function with no griping. available in 10c and 2c sizes from all druggists.
Ev. WV H Da Bose arrived Friday from El Paso and formally assumed the pastorate yesterday. The Rev Mr Jin Tow plans to stay several months or until a permanent pastor is found. He will bring his family east this week. Mr De Howe has helped militiamen at Faso for 12 tenths under the Y M C A. His ministry has spanned the south, especially in the lower Mississippi valley.
A fragment reports Jack Frost arriving as cold air lowers temperatures to around 20 to 25 degrees with lingering ice and puddles. the scene describes a bracing night and the appearance of icicles as late as noon on several days.
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