23 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
1
Reports from Paso to Vouashmeton say Torreon was captured after a daylong fight with Villa’s forces. Hundreds reportedly died as Carranza troops and foreign property owners fled. tensions rise as official briefings claim Gomeles-near and border troops reposition amid ongoing hostilities.
Wichita financier J. Buckingham and associates plan a $350000 hotel project in Tucson named the Geronimo with 200 rooms. They propose $260000 from eastern capital and $160000 to be raised locally, with N E Plumer and Steinfeld guiding the arrangement. Continuous negotiations seek a first mortgage loan and second bonds totaling $250000 to fund construction and open the hotel early next winter.
General Murguia said Francisco Villa and his forces were advancing on Torreon while General Talamante, the de facto Torreon commander, had enough forces to defend the city. Murguia claimed he had captured all military trains and noted Villa had garrisoned Cerrero after taking Chihuahua territory.
Washington reports Americans and other foreigners who fled Torreon have reached a zone of safety in Mexico. State department advices say they left Aguas Calientes for San Luis Potosi and are moving toward the railway line. Ambassadors deny Mexican cities were seized. details uncertain amid border reports and Zapatista activity.
Federal court in Arizona charges United Bates Livestock Company with mail fraud for about 2 million dollars tied to wild horses claimed to roam government reservations. Proceedings detail misrepresented breeds and value, with witnesses noting losses and the company as victim, while defendants contest organization motive.
The Arizona supreme court ruled that the operation Oh 1 does not constitute an offense under state statutes. The decision suggests a spring race meeting will likely be held at the fair grounds track in the early spring.
In Omaha Nebraska on December 23 fourteen people were injured when Burlington passenger train No 15 north bound collided with a freight train switching in the Gitwon yards south of the depot. Two injuries were serious and officials blamed disregard for orders by the switching crew.
The Federal Arbitration Board awards a gradual move to an eight hour day for switchmen and foremen in the railroad industry with a seven cent hourly raise. The decision cites need for family time leisure and health, noting current long hours amid rest scarcity and traffic pressures. Seniority terms allow workers to choose between longer pay or shorter hours as shifts adjust.
Australian middleweight Les D Arcy reached New York after a two month voyage and will be signed to meet Georges Carpentier or Jack Dillon or Billy Miskets within 24 hours for his American debut.
Vice President and Mrs. Marshall arrived in Phoenix to spend the holidays at their desert bungalow fourteen miles from the city. The vice president declined to discuss foreign affairs or public matters, saying they had come for a complete rest.
On New Year s Eve Tucson pastors plan the largest church going night in city history. The idea from Rev A Binkhorst aims to replace past carousing with worship as the Tucson Ministerial Association backs a citywide program inviting all men to attend.
A special bonus distribution of six million dollars among telephone employees, including Mountain States Telegraph and Telephone Company, is announced. Wells Fargo plans a one million dollar bonus for eligible workers, with quarterly installments starting January, and Southern Pacific offers half month salaries to qualifying staff to ease cost of living pressures.
Washington reports a British government note states the liner Arabia was not in service for the Allies when sunk by a submarine. Germany claimed the Arabia was an armed auxiliary, while Britain and the State Department work to clarify facts and possible remedies.
Film shipments will travel by regular parcel post but with strict packing rules. They must be sent outside mail tags enclosed in metal spark proof boxes with a warning label to keep fire and lights away. Motion picture companies have sought mall admission for years.
Washington December 23 President Wilsons Christmas festival began today with turkeys distributed to all married White House employees and gifts for all parts of the White House. He received remembrances from admirers. holly, mistletoe, and books adorned the rooms. The president has no engagements until Tuesday and will spend the weekend quietly with members of his family. A large Christmas tree for the children was placed at the White House.
Two Harbors Minnesota December 23 town former Socialist Mayor William Towl was found not guilty of accepting a bribe from a hotel proprietor in exchange for alleged "blind pig" protection.
The American note to belligerents dominates British headlines as war front dispatches and domestic policy debate share space. Prime Minister Lloyd George and Chancellor Bonar Law respond to German proposals, with foreign secretary Balfour praised for his dispatch writing.
More than 1000 turkeys with celery and trimmings will be served at Colorado penitentiary Christmas dinner. Fengee trees adorn halls. motion pictures and a band concert planned. About 500 inmates within the prison and 2060 convicts employed on road projects to celebrate in their camps.
New York Dec. 23 John D Rockefeller presents every employee on his Tarrytown estate with a $10 gold piece enclosed in a case printed with season's greetings from John D Rockefeller.
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