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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1918
Page
7
Details from the Tucson Citizen front matter outline AP and local news republication rules, crediting Associated Press dispatches and local publication practices for Tucson, Arizona editions.
The Board of Regents backs establishing a separate permanent School for the Deaf in Tucson, distinct from the University of Arizona, with a dedicated site and added facilities to grow beyond current limits. The legislature’s January session may set up a commission to visit Tucson and recommend permanent provision.
The writer lambasts a recent court ruling on water meters calling it an unfair policy that charges some residents per meter while others pay a flat rate. He urges city officials to correct discriminatory ordinances and advocates citizen action to reform the system.
A wartime Christmas message calls citizens to keep spirit of duty and generosity as the Red Cross expands from war relief to peace work. The appeal emphasizes universal membership, urging honest contributions as the nation celebrates a bright Victory Christmas.
The Arizona issue details a clash over alleged Mexican invasions led by General P. Elias Calles. The State Department reporters that Huerta was captured west of Prista, while U S authorities probe the incident under a watchful waiting policy.
A reader letter from the Ohio State Journal arguing against Bolshevik class rule. It claims aristocracy has shifted to government by envy and property ownership, criticizing class legislation and stressing that public welfare requires merit and individual virtue over wealth.
An editorial argues for continued anti German influence in Russia, stating the armistice demands removal of German-backed agents from the Bolshevik guard. It claims the alliance with Germany harms Russia and urges support for pro Russian factions while German leadership remains present.
The City of Tucson secured a full victory in the water rate case of Josephine Hughes et al against the city. Judge Pattee upheld that city officials may fix rates with depreciation and future improvements in mind and that installing meters on plaintiffs premises was lawful under ordinance. The court found municipal water use for street sprinkling and schools may be provided without charge if desired and noted the city’s charges to schools and municipal uses are balancing bookkeeping. Samuel L. Kingan was singled out as paying notably more under meter service.
The piece examines totals and discrepancies in World War I victory claims. It cites Driggs’ figures for Central Powers and Allies, noting German and French accounting practices, and lists top aces from Britain France Italy Belgium and the United States with their win counts and notable exploits. It also contrasts American and German tallies and recalls figures such as von Richthofen and Immelmann.
The piece argues that matter is unreal and that senses deceive. only divine Mind and Christian Science reveal reality. It cites Mrs. Eddy and Science and Health to claim immortality, the unreality of suffering and death, and the vanishing of sickness when understanding God’s creation as spiritual.
Lieutenant Howare Jusaih of Tucson named for Cushing Street led a mixed force of twenty two against Chiricahua Apaches at Bear Springs near Bear Spines in the Whetstone mountains on May 8 1871. He and several soldiers civilians and spiders were killed in a desperate canyon ambush as Sergeant John Mott attempted a rear guard withdrawal. The Apaches pursued and the detachment saved only horses and mules. Cushing’s force suffered heavy losses and his legacy is noted among early Arizona settlers as the region’s frontier defender.
Twenty years ago Doday Sn Ducson C T Sharp visits Teeson on land business. Indian trader says Pima progress and Agent Hadley satisfaction. About 7,000 Indians occupy the reservation along the Gila river with heat and corn as main crops. Sam Levi and dog Victor view J C Parker's camera capturing a fine Irish setter. Monier has manufactured one million bricks and keeps producing.
Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of the president departs Paris for a 31 day concert tour among American troops near Chaumont where American headquarters are. She plans to sing on Christmas flag at Goendrecourt in the Meuse region where President Wilson will dine with soldiers.
The Lincoln statue by Augustus St Gaudens will be placed in the Canning En closure at Westminster following a decision by the American commission. It chose St Gaudens over George Grey Barnard's Lincoln statue. Barnard's statue will be offered to another major British city.
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