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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
2
The forland resolution to require the FTC to investigate all angles of the high cost of living was favorably reported today by the house judiciary committee.
The Smithsonian Institution marks its seventy-first year under the act of Congress and the board of regents, with Joseph Henry elected secretary in 1846. Early and current branches include the United States National Museum, National Gallery of Arts, Library of Congress depository, and the Astrophysical Observatory.
A fashion item describes a brown and white serge belted Russian jacket with white chinchilla collar and a four piece gathered back skirt. It lists fabric needs and sizes finishing with a 20 cent price for blouse and belt options. The text then shifts to aviation interest and notes on early aerodromes and Dr. Charles Doolittle Walcott’s 1907 election as Secretary of the Smithsonian.
The House of Lords refused the appeal in the Slingsby legitimacy dispute without hearing new witnesses. The case traced an English inheritance valued around 400 dollars and centered on whether Charles K. Slingeby and Dorothy Slingeby’s son, born in California in 1916, was the lawful heir. A California court had ruled the child legitimate, upheld by an English court, and the Lords affirmed the prior decisions, ending years of cross‑country litigation.
Berlin reports that workers in trades will not be drafted into government service until February under the new home army law as the Berlin Chamber of Trades seeks time to organize logistics. General Greener states trades representatives will be consulted when drafting becomes necessary to allay rumors.
Lloyds ship news reports the Emma Laurens was sunk near shore. The crew has landed safely in London.
A meeting at St Thomas, Danish West Indies, adopted a resolution demanding self rule under the federal government. The plan seeks immediate American citizenship for transfer, a free port, native preference in government, and delegation sent to Washington to support the stand. The message was wired to Copenhagen.
Market analysis notes the impact of Teak peace preliminaries on stock carriage and trading mood. Early declines suggest a weak session with prices stepping back as investors weigh current conditions and anticipated policy moves.
Fragments describe Allies and Greece not at war yet. Absent clear events or named individuals beyond general references to war terms and port actions. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details.
Democratic Leader Kitchin announced Congress will recess from December 22 to January 2. Speaker Clark supported a shorter recess and will not object to the resolution Kitchin will offer. Senate leaders have agreed to adopt it.
When you need sweet milk but termilk rich sweet cream fresh ranch eggs or butter call at the Royal Dairy the cow milk products store 132 EF Congress St Dainty lunches served Adv.
Rugs marketed by the F. L. Konstadt Co attract rapid buyers among gift seekers as affordable Navajo designs appeal to shoppers. The ad urges readers to visit and select quickly before stocks end.
A feature interview with a young propsman, nicknamed a knight of the over sill, shares studio slang and humor. He explains that the small details behind scenes are crucial, noting directors often command him to fetch props like a big spider ring and other stage oddities.
A storyteller recalls a frantic search for a large spider in a studio and nearby houses. After many refusals and a failed haul from neighbors, the narrator finally corners the spider in a coal bin and retrieves it with some damage to the creature. The effort is tied to making moving pictures appear realistic for the duration of a studio shoot.
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