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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
9
Jackson J. Ward was released on bonds totaling $3,000 tied to a charge of complicity with his son Jetfard Ward in the shooting of cattleman Mark C. Turney on What ene Mountain. Turney is said to be recovering. Nearby notes mention property details and related tangential items.
The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company exchange plans a Christmas Eve party for its 2% female staff. The event features a lighted Christmas tree, gift exchanges for each employee, music and dancing in the rest room as the day and night shifts rotate duties.
Washington reports Christmas mail volume up 25 percent over last year. A shortage of mail cars and too few mail handlers in large terminals caused delays. Postmaster General orders railway managers to secure cars as weather improves the congestion eases and most gifts caught in delays should reach on Christmas Day.
Advertisement lists American Beauty roses ten for fifteen dollars and orchids fourteen dollars per dozen. Sells seeds and furnishings in a storefront on 15th Street near Stone, with prices and contact details partially legible.
An expedition to explore cliff dwellings has been ordered with freight and passenger travel arranged. The party will depart December 29 and push toward the Cherry Creek area then move to Wad Carr’s. Scouts will begin at the gate location and follow the trail to the proposed site.
The passages describe a Christmas program by colored students featuring a Christmas tree and performances. Teachers and ministers attend as the event showcases the children’s holiday activities in a church or school setting.
A fragmented report describes tram No 1 beginning its journey amid heavy weather and disrupted service. The passage notes tevere bhetunet terms and a westbound connection, with trains tied up by the conditions.
Fragmented OCR notes describe midnight masses at Holy Family with preparations for a ceremony opening. It lists worshipers and participants including Walton and others, mentioning a procession and choir activities, with uncertain details and dated references.
A local resident faces theft charges after allegedly taking garden hoses from a Meyer and Wer garden center. The accused, a minor aged under 18, was identified by authorities and charged with theft of garden equipment. The case proceeds through municipal court with further proceedings pending.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Selaney and Byrne May oN Tahy with unclear events and an arrival at Hegeeum last evening. Details are damaged and names and actions are partially unreadable.
Democrats gain control of Idaho's house and senate for the first time in fourteen years with Governor Moses Alexander and Lt. Governor Ernes L. Parker elected. Moody seeks speaker role as party ahead in a 46 to 26 house and 21 to 16 senate split.
Fragmentary text references air compressors and a machine selection for an honor. No clear events, people, or organizations are identifiable. Further readable details are needed to produce a factual summary.
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