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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
5
Fragmented OCR reports describe Mexican snipers arming U S troops. Severe cold and sleet hit camps near Yer Ter t, causing wind and dust effects. Army officers could not confirm details as soldiers sought shelter in hotels and homes during a restless night.
The report notes Clarke will participate in a major irrigation project numbered 108 along the coast. Details mention a visit by Clarke with Harold Hell Wright at a camp near the Catalina mountains and names several acquaintances including Thomas Woolwine, a Los Angeles prosecuting attorney, and Mrs. Kandel.
Newport December 26 The cutter Gresham relayed by wireless that the cutter proceeded to aid three schooners ashore on the Nantucket south side One schooner was sunk and its crew were rescued by the Coskata coast guard station The Maryland sent a distress call but no further word was heard as the Gresham searched for the stricken vessels
Richardon, 81, former brigadier general of the Seventh Wisconsin Volunteers in the Civil War, died Sunday at his Keyport home. He served on Meade’s council of war the first day at Gettysburg and witnessed Lee’s surrender at Appomattox.
Paris December 21 British cabinet minister Arthur Henderson and G H Roberts condemned negotiating under current conditions as bondage. Emilie Vandervelde urged continued struggle until Belgium and Serbia are delivered, arguing peace now would desert allies and imperil freedom and democracy worldwide.
An editorial piece urges perseverance amid hard months, promising rewards of victory for those who remain true to purpose. It emphasizes sacrifice as the path to eventual success and national strength.
Friends in Arkansas report the death of John T Greenfield of Little Rock at Dexter around December. He visited Tucsey off and on for five or six years. last winter he was here for business. A widow and two sons and two daughters survive.
Deputy sheriff L. Martin Waer reported youths attacked passing cars with snow balls near the post office yesterday. Waer said he was struck in the eye and his gun was hit. He captured a gang member and turned him over to police headquarters for juvenile court handling, as police lack jurisdiction over minors. The complaint will be investigated.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Germany’s reply to Holland’s note on Belgian deportations may be altered before presenting to parliament. The Dutch government had asked Berlin to modify wording so it could be shown in the chamber. A Rotterdam telegram cited the response as a non interference message amid press reports of peace talks.
The State Department reported that Britain’s preliminary note alleged the British steamer Afalia was sunk by a German submarine without warning. The ship was not in admiralty service. Further details and a possible German reply were anticipated.
The announcement confirms the marriage of Fed Hafer from the Southern Pacific and Mies Myrtie Carverry formerly of Los Angeles in Tucmon Saturday night. The Hague reports Canada note potential similar action to Switzerland.
Nar bern elected president of the company to take effect January 1 1917. Mr W OH Werewell recently resigned and is not mentioned further.
Funeral services for Fabien Kommera are set at the cathedral this morning with burial at Mety Mope cemetery. The Metropolitan wale Quariel reports single admissions at 75 and 1445-70578.
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