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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
2
Telegraph briefs report a 25 percent grazing increase year over year and note separate mentions of a bank robbery investigation. Details are fragmented with several illegible sections and numerous place names and dates unreadable.
A report notes the president vetoes a Senate measure during a late day session. The text mentions a reevaluation of a proposal and a brief public reading before adjournment, with details referenced to a 609 pm time and the upcoming Monday session.
A garbled report from FLLAWoORTH describes police arresting Howard Turner over a fatal incident involving a bus bard. The article notes charges of complicity and a murder case, with arrests reported in Preneer.
Feb 2 reports Fraenangy PF Safford who was twice convicted of perjury. He received a native ly prison term withExecutem stayed until May. The balance of the sentence remains under enfeure.
Fort Morgan reports that Mace and Warton Cemsey, alleged Kansas City visitors, were convicted last night of participating in the stockmen National Bank of Brush heist. The two men faced charges related to the Colorado robbery.
A Utah prohibition bill, described as a drastic dry measure, clears a key house vote and moves toward a Senate review. Supporters push for swift passage amid organized opposition and public votes.
San Francisco reports two freight overland trains of the Southern Pacific railroad arriving after delays up to twenty four hours. By tonight, normal schedules will be maintained and operating rules restored.
Col Olonel Oronel Harry Biehen, one of two Army aviators, was sent to Letterman General Hospital in Presidio San Francisco for treatment after a nine day mission in northern Mevire. He accompanied by Major rville 6 Brown, and was from Yuma.
In Washington state authorities issued warrants tied to an alleged series of nerve and firearm related crimes. The investigation names prominent defendants including J. Mhraster of Ge rap sport tiudte and references the state department’s involvement in tracing the incidents and coordinating enforcement.
A request to lift the blockade near London is filed as authorities consider raising the Greek blinker ground that the tart pieces have been coin pied with Nefopis. An arrangement may be made by Peleve the Leredsities to aid the poorer classes without removing the blockade.
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States adopted a resolution pledging its members support for President Wilson in the international crisis and vowing to stand behind him in any outcome.
The state department will issue passports to Americans sailing tomorrow on the steamship St. Lewis. Earlier orders restricting passports near the war zone were not revoked for other ships.
The Alaska honesty prohibition bill, already approved by the senate, passed the house today after a roll call vote following a failed bid to block its adoption.
Feh 2 Dying on a cot in the penitentiary hospital last night F W Blancettt pleaded not guilty to the charge of Killing Clyde near here last October. Preliminary held in the penal jury.
A terse note from Norway dated February 2 reports that 18 entities linked to a Christian organization were discontinued. Details are sparse in the fragmented teletyped text.
A multiethnic line of refugees about 67 miles long reached the American border near Palomas Lakes, escorted by the Pitth United States Army. Troops from the Twenty-Fourth Infantry and air scouts from Camp Columbus gathered as Major General Pershing’s expeditionaries advanced toward Palomas Lakes, with crossings anticipated Monday morning.
John Reade, accused of killing Papago Mariano Mirano at the San Marinel Indian reservation on January 22, appeared before U S Commissioner Edwin F. Jones. He was held for the grand jury, paroled to attorney Tom K. Richey, and to appear before Judge Sawtelle. Papago workers testified Mirano ordered water stop at the Paso Blanes mine, with Reade claiming self defense.
Passenger service between Norway and Enelanmt was stopped today. The Norwegian post office plans to fetch shipments to the United States along direct routes via Pargham, but the service remains closed pending further orders.
The collector of the port ordered patrols off Sambran Bay as three German merchant ships were sunk and a deathover and revel fine letters were issued. Authorities seek to protect merchant vessels and curb German activity in the area.
In Oregon at Rake near Pebble, two westbound Tem trains and one eastbound train are stalled due to heavy snowfall. Travel is halted as crews work to clear tracks and restore service for onward routes toward La Grande and beyond.
Report notes leaders from the Winnield St Paul team arrived at 150 hours and left at 2 19. Mart tran reached here and departed at 2 20. The Clear Lake event involves Draxon and Metcalf among competitors from St Paul.
Albert Steinfeld announced a general committee to manage the $440,904 hotel bond issue with members including Leonelds rubbit John Heilly Harold Steinfeld Mose Drachman J. H. Manning George F Kitt Sami Kenneman G H. Sawyer Charles FE Walker W. A. Julian John Ivancovich and O. C. Parker They will choose an executive and sub committees to direct bond sales plans expected to begin by week’s start and aim to solicit subscriptions soon with Goldsmith as chairman of the general committee to lead the drive.
An expert on loco weeds travels from the Washington forestry service as cattle die on the Chiricahua division range. Reports identify deadly plant varieties and prompt action by John Stene, L. Hensel, and local rangers to assess grazing grounds and safeguard livestock.
New York anxiously awaits an official State Department decision on actions regarding movements of passenger and light vessels in trans Atlantic trade. Meanwhile preparations continue for the St. Louis to sail to Liverpool and British line ships await orders. The Hellig Clav remains at port with cargo and passengers. Nieuwe Amsterdam sailed January 21. Rocambeau is booking departures. coal delays Rochambeau. Dudley Field Malone inspected German ships.
The report describes Mexican troops firing on a group near an adobe house in Arivaca. Major J W Wells notes the attackers entered the dwelling and shot at a Mexican, who was escorted to the boundary line. two shots were fired by Mexicans, both missing. The Americans did not return fire.
Following a rally, the market again faced heavy selling as railway shares and U S Steel weakened. Industrials and copper stocks dropped, while rumors of developments in the submarine situation circulated amid the downturn.
The stock market opened with cautious activity and a mixed tone as investors weighed sugar prices and reform proposals. Early trading showed modest gains for some indices while others slipped. several sectors remained volatile amid uncertain policy developments.
The New York Cotton Exchange board of managers met today and decided it was in the best interests of the trade to remain open despite unsettled conditions. The meeting reviewed the current market situation and actions taken, noting continued operation as essential.
Margaret Sanger and her assistant Fanin Modell were found guilty of disseminating birth control in New York. They face sentencing in February. Sanger is linked to Ethel Byrne, who endured a hunger strike and later imprisonment.
Notice explains carriers will collect payments and asks subscribers to be ready tomorrow. Boys are school students and collect on Saturdays. Subscriptions mostly paid in advance. bills for February due on the first. If any error, notify The Citizen office.
A London-teletyped AP dispatch reports nearly 50 000 Americans serving with British forces in France, with four-fifths of Khaki- uniform units under the Allied ranks. The piece notes heavy losses, many killed or wounded, and widespread integration across Canadian and Australian units, praising American troops for valor and adaptability in trench warfare.
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