Tucson Citizen Local News Summary
The Tucson Citizen reports on daily city matters as Arizona’s leading newspaper with Associated Press dispatches and local notices. Publisher Allan B. Jaynes heads the Tucson Publishing Company and editorial communications are directed to the Citizen Building in Tucson.
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Christmas shopping urged as rush nears in Tucson
The article urges early gifts, arguing Tucson stores offer wide selection and better value than mail order houses. It notes a merchandise shortage elsewhere, praises local merchants for preparation, and stresses buying now to ease the last minute rush and support workers behind the counters.
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Red Cross Calls for Christmas Roll Call Membership Drive
The Red Cross plans a December 16 to 23 membership drive called the Christmas Roll Call. For one dollar per year, anyone may join to help fund relief abroad and aid wounded soldiers, with emphasis on feeding starving children in Europe and supporting the wounded in the Great Democracy.
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War Work in Peace and the Arizona Election
The piece argues war wages cannot continue in peacetime while noting labor tensions in London and AFL positions. It discusses demobilization, reintegration of soldiers, and the need for orderly economic readjustment, then shifts to Tucson politics, elections, and postwar employment concerns as Arizona plans demobilization and road spending.
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London
Lloyd George
Germany
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
London Women Workers
Europe
Tucson
Why Are Draft Boards Abolished Why editors ask explain
A Chicago Tribune column argues the war department should justify abolishing draft boards. It says the boards could aid demobilization and reintegration into civilian life and urges Congress to investigate and demand clear reasons and potential alternatives. The piece warns against missteps and calls for public accountability.
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Chicago Tribune
War Department
Congress
Germany Must Pay
The author argues Germany cannot dodge postwar debt by political change. He asserts Germans supported the Kaiser and war, including indemnities to America of at least forty billion dollars, and says Allied forces must hold the Rhineland until debts are paid in full. He rejects Bolshevik tactics as a means to avoid obligations.
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New York
America
Spain
Belgium
Nothing But A Coincidence
The piece contrasts President Wilson's voyage with Henry Ford's peace ship, noting dissimilar crews and aims. Ford hosted pacifists and diverse figures while Wilson sails with specialists like diplomats, economists, cartographers, and historians. The author casts Ford as a weak Columbus against Wilson's unified mission.
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Forlow Martin Pinzons
Sarly Days Anecdotes: Pima County Delivers Arizona Capital
The Fourth Arizona Legislature permanently locates the capital in Tucson effective November 1, 1867. The Pima County delegation Daniel Stickney Mortimer Platt Henry Jenkins and Charles W Lewis plus others push the move amid alleged improprieties noted by The Arizona Miner. Election tallies show Tucson votes delivering Governor McCormick’s influence for capital relocation.
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Arizona Miner
Prescott
Daniel H. Stickney
Mortimer H. Platt
Henry Jenkins
Tubac
Charles W. Lewis
John B. Allen
Marvin W. Richardson
Underwood C. Barnett
Francis M. Hodges
Solomon W. Chambers
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R. C. McCormick
John A. Rush County
Yavapal
Mohave
Freedom of Seas Gravest Subject at Peace Conference
London dispatch reports Sir Frederick E. Smith outlining the Atlantic issue of freedom of the seas. He said Britain will seek concessions to align with American sentiment while safeguarding empire security and naval needs. He warned that wartime sea freedom resembles land freedom in principle.
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Liverpool
War Cabinet
America
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Great Britain
Navy Cooperation Echoes Across Eighteen Months
The speaker notes ongoing naval collaboration between Britain and the United States over the past eighteen months, describing it as a proactive pattern for wartime conduct and strategy. The comment frames allied action as a model for future conflicts.
League of Nations Won’t End Wars Says Admiral Geddes
Sir Eric Geddes, first lord of the admiralty, in Cambridge tonight argued that a league of nations would not eliminate war and that even under ideal conditions a policing force would be needed. He said the British navy has performed that role at sea to keep free nations from being crushed by Germany and that its supremacy cannot be surrendered.
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State Department
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Embargo on Hog Shipments Authorized to Chicago
Washington Dec 10 An embargo on hog shipments to the Union Stockyards Chicago was authorized by the railroad administration until Thursday The yards have sufficient stock and in transit to last until then The embargo was recommended by the bureau of markets and stockyards officials Shipments will resume Thursday.
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Department of Agriculture and Stockyards
Mexican Ambassador Affirms Cordial U S Ties Amid War Era Debate
Mexican Ambassador Ignacio Bonillas asserts Mexico remains cordial to the United States. He cites education exchanges, Tehuantepec railway ownership, and neutrality during World War I, while addressing pro German propaganda and bilateral trade plans with Latin American powers. He stresses joint economic potential and mutual neighborly interests.
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Los Angeles Times
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Washington
Twenty Years Ago In Tucson Prospers Park Hotel and Local Ventures
Park hotel proprietor reports solid trade as the Qld Stayntuine near Hianco resumes operations under Mesare Smith and Meyers who bonded the property. Mr Smith reportedly dropped a $5,000,000 wad in South Africa gold fields. returns are a large experience increase. University notes show dates in Chisholm fruit store grown under Prof Toume, a respected optical culturalist with valuable publications.
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Fire season worst ever on Chugach National Forest Alaska
The report notes the last fire season was the worst on the Chugach National Forest in southern Alaska, impacting about five and a half million acres. An aside promotes O Malley’s lumber as offering the lowest prices on building materials with no caveats.
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Rheumatism Relief Promoted by Popular Remedy
An old advertisement touts a remedy for rheumatic aches and muscle soreness. It claims quick relief from joint stiffness and nerve back pain caused by weather exposure and stresses its popularity with many users. It urges readers to try the product today.
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