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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
4
A cryptic line repeats the chant She Took Adler I Ka twice with follow up garbled text suggesting a whispered note or chant. The readable fragment hints at a cultural or poetic fragment without clear names places or dates.
Marshal Joffre entered the French Academy amid cheers from crowds and Wilson attendees. He wore marshal attire, recalled allied victories, and spoke of sacrifices and justice while recalling his 1917 U S visit and the resolve to defend liberty and Belgium.
In Washington on December 19 the senate debated replacing the existing zone system of second class postage with a modified scheme. Senator Hardwick pressed to keep advertising charges, citing post office statistics on space usage and transportation costs. Senators Hitchcock and Shafroth attacked military mail service management, arguing breakdowns harmed soldiers and the system was poorly run.
Associated Press dispatch reports German propaganda remains active in the United States. Officials say messages were directed from Germany during the war, with experts noting U.S. allies see evidence in advertisements and public messaging.
Wall Street reports a restrained session with Liberty bonds near lows and mixed moves in stocks. Cattle and hog markets show varied receipts and prices, while oats, grain and livestock futures reflect unsettled conditions across major exchanges in New York Chicago and Kansas City.
A sprawling list shows numerous stock tickers from major firms like American Beet Sugar American Car and Foundry Anaconda Copper and Northern Pacific. The report notes cattle receipts at Denver and cattle and sheep market activity with price ranges and top figures, along with Chicago produce prices for butter eggs and poultry.
Chicago grain and provisions edged lower on light demand with corn slipping modestly after opening losses. January corn ranged 1.36 to 1.56 percent, later settling near 1.55 percent, while oats followed corn lower. Provisions showed little support with small upticks failing to sustain, final quotes reflecting general declines and unsettled activity across corn and related products.
Week 19 market note shows lead unchanged while Speller weak and Hast St Louis spot offered at 310. Reading notes indicate New York activity with limited changes across futures and nearby prices.
Mercantile paper unchanged and sterling day bills unchanged. Demands 47680, cables 476-796. Frares demand 54544, cables 42%. Live rates unchanged. Mexican del Java unchanged. Time loans easier. All dates 53 bid. Cash money still. High 4s, low ruling rate 4, closing bid 4, offered at 4.
A special House committee led by Representative Johnson of Kentucky began examining the National Security League of New York over alleged political reflections on congress members during the last campaign. League officers, including President Col. Charles E. Lydecker, provided papers and records as they defended the group’s nonpolitical wartime aim and distancing from electoral interference.
Cotton futures in New York closed steady with January at 27.96, March 26.54, May 25.54, July 24.67, and October 42.70. Middling prices also steady at 326.50.
Final prices on Liberty bonds today in New York show D34 bonds at 9812 dollars and conversions ranging from 93.20 for first 4s to 97.74 for fourth 4s. The list includes second 4s at 102.99, first convertible 13s at 7.00, second convertible 1s at 95.80, and third 4s at 96.46.
A request to send a box of Mexican cigars to friends back East notes Leos Cigar Store located next to Pima Theater Ady. The item implies ordering from a local shop for delivery to distant recipients.
Berlin reports show German editors outraged by Polish parliamentary elections in areas including Alenstaim Posen Op ern Beuthen Kaltowicz Flat and Danzig. They condemn Polish aims to annex land and blame German policy, accusing a Polish pro alliance with Bolshevik forces and noting recent clashes with Bolsheviks. Joffe is mentioned as expelled.
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