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Newspaper

Tucson Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1918

Page

7

Tucson Citizen publication details and affiliations

Established 1870. Associated Press Leased Wire. Audit Bureau of Circulation. Published every weekday evening at Tucson Arizona by the Tucson Printing and Publishing Company Allan B. Jaynes, President. Address all communications to The Tucson Citizen, Citizen Building. Entered at the post office in Tucson, Arizona as second class matter. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein.

Associated Press Audit Bureau of Circulation Tucson Ariz Tucson Printing and Publishing Company Allan B. Jaynes Tucson Citizen Arizona

The Phoenician Booze Ring and the Hot Water Bottle Scheme

A scathing look at a Phoenix liquor smuggling tactic during the influenza scare. The piece highlights bootlegging using hot water bottles filled with whiskey and mocks Tom Marshall’s reform efforts while noting authorities struggled to stop the supply. It cites trunk shipments from Los Angeles and repeated clever schemes as proof of persistence.

Phoenix Tom Marshall Los Angeles

Legislature’s Opportunity Sets Bold Agenda for Arizona

The proposed program urges early passage of appropriation bills and strict expense pruning. It calls for centralizing public institution oversight, a new primary law to curb party hopping, a permanent road commission, state audit of funds, and a budget system to depoliticize education.

United States Department of Education Arizona

Burleson and His Wires Ell Public Ownership Debate

The piece argues Postmaster General Burleson favors government ownership of the telegraph and telephone systems, claiming cost savings and better service, while acknowledging the uncertainties of whether the government can operate profitably or borrow at favorable rates. It notes the public and Congress should study the issue before action, with six months to learn more.

Burleson Congress Post Office Department

Lodge terms dominate Paris peace debate in Senate view

The piece argues public focus in Paris rests on Senator Lodge's August speech. It asserts American ratification hinges on two thirds of the Senate and that Lodge’s plan aims to restrain Germany and secure a just peace with Entente Europe ready to back that platform.

Paris Senator Lodge Senate Laurence Hills New York Sun Wilson Wales Lodge United States Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Massachusetts Congress Leagues of Nations Europe

Campbell to push audit of state books in Arizona

Governor Campbell vows a full audit of state finances to expose carelessness and overrun by Phoenix officials. He argues current practice lets departments overspend and charge deficits to the general account, urging a businesslike reform for taxpayers and state government.

Verde Copper New Pudiegeeneage Campbell Mike Phoenix Arizona

Monroe Doctrine remains U S policy says Sun editorial

The New York Sun argues public opinion will not accept abandoning the Monroe Doctrine, noting President Wilson’s claim it is proclaimed by U S authority and maintained on U S responsibility. The piece cites a 1998 senate resolution and a Hague treaty framework as tying U S policy to constitutional law.

Wilson United States United States of America Senate the Hague

Prices Will Come Down Experts predict broad commodity price declines

Florida Times-Union notes experts expect a general price drop driven by market precedent and postwar readjustment. Wholesale buyers see changes, retailers will feel the effect soon, as wages may also shift and panics are not foreseen.

Florida Times-Union

Arizona’s early transport woes and frontier tales in 1867

General James E. Huasting warns that heavy freight costs and desert routes from California to mining districts cripple Arizona. Tom Farish notes attempts to settle south of Tucson, with ranch plunder and Indian raids shaping frontier life. The Colorado River’s navigability, railroads, and scarce prosperity loom over the territory’s future.

James E. Huasting Arizona War Department Tom Farish California Colorado Ohio Missouri Wallee Fl Yuma el Dorado Naturalis Colorado River Tuccon Sonoita Tom Hughes Charney Shibbell Penningtons Pete Kitchen Senora Toson Tobac Salt River Florenece

Great Aircraft Industry Faces Swift Demise After War

Washington letter warns US aircraft industry stands at liquidation risk as armistice ends and war orders collapse. Experts urge rapid federal support and continued production to preserve brains, plants, and a nascent commercial aviation future despite departmental inertia.

Pepite Variogs Devel United States Military Naval Congress Forest Service England Canada Washington Bureau of Aircraft Production

Dweenty Years Ago Doday Sn Dacson Shipments of Wolframite Ore

The report notes wolframite ore shipments from mines above Wislcox with over 50 tons delivered to the University. Ore is valuable and used in hardening metals, processed at $390 per ton. Jane Petersen returns from helping relief for starving Cubans after illness in Florida and Cuba. Judge Letterwhite returns from Sierritas mines and plans to expand operations by spring with a concentrator.

Wislcox University Jane Petersen Uncle Sam Fiorida Cuba Mr. Peterson Letterwhite Heier Sierritas

Governor-Elect Campbell to Take Seat January 6

Special to The Citizen. Governor-elect Thomas E. Campbell, after attending the governor conference, is expected home tonight. He will likely announce his appointments after Christmas and take office on Monday January 6. Inauguration plans depend on him with a possible short address from the capitol portico, echoing his 1917 ceremony.

Phoenix Ariz Thomas E. Campbell Campbell

Lawrence Clark May Follow Cain in Bisbee Editorship

Cullen A Cain retirements at Bisbee Review after two years. Lawrence Clark, editor of the Arizona Daily Star, is reported to succeed him as editor. J Moore expected to take over as manager of the Star in Tucson. Clark previously served as Bisbee Review city editor.

Citizen Bisbee. Ariz Cullen A Cain Bisbee Review Lawrence Clark Arizona Daily Star Phelps- Skedge & Co J Moore Clark The Star Tucson

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