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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
3
The copper industry faces sustained demand as war news and anticipated peace keep prices above normal. Analysts cite German military needs and industrial demand in Arizona as drivers, forecasting six months or more of strong activity and continued mining profits if prices stay high.
Marys church near San Francisco Chinatown heard testimony in the government case against Prince Bopp German consul general and others accused of plotting bombings. Louisa J. Smith, a defendant, described plans to dynamite munition ships and rail tunnels as prosecutors outlined conspiracies in Ishpeming Michigan and at Grand Trunk railroad works.
New York German consul general faced questions in San Francisco during a Rome plot trial. Key witness Lewis J. Smith testified about visits to the German consulate, Crowley links, and alleged efforts to aid German agents while recounting travels between Chicago New York and San Francisco in 1915.
Overseas News Agency reports total Entente fleet losses in the war at 197 vessels including torpedo boats and submarines with 744,600 tons. It cites the French battleship Suffren and notes special vessel types excluded. British losses amount to 123 ships and torpedo boats totaling 562,200 tons.
Representatives of seven railroads in New Mexico contest intra state passenger rates. An order demands showing reasons for the fare structure. The AT and SF company issues a statement questioning the need for changes and cites investment costs and interest claims.
Fight strikers from Ajo faced Justice Comstock after early morning jail arraignments. Nine men including Kopin and Lorch pleaded not guilty and await hearings. county attorney contested jurisdiction amid heavy attorney presence.
Officials report a gas pocket incident at the Pinos Altos mining camp near Silver City New Mexico. Emergency crews rushed from Silver City to the Silver Cell mine to assist casualties and investigate the blast.
The Mackabees benefit dance hosted by Werner and Maressen drew about 150 attendees. Awards included Best Character Costume won by Miss Mazel Whitehead, with prizes for other top costumes and a decorations display in red, black, and white streamer drapes honoring the order’s colors. The event supported the Arigons Children’s Home.
In France, Briand proposes permanent measures on beverage printing and regulation aimed at standardizing consumo r a wide range of drinks across the nation. The move signals a broad legislative effort during this period to control beverage production and distribution.
A dubious health advertisement touts organic iron and Iron-Nuxated Iron as a cure for fatigue and weakness. It claims renewed vigor, better memory, and improved health for men and women, with testimonials of a 20 year old and an older patient achieving vitality after two weeks of iron tablets. The piece urges readers to test strength after two weeks and promises a cheap remedy.
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