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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1917
Page
9
Stated officers were reelected at the Citizens' Bulld association meeting held at the offices on West Con. Parron M. Jacobs named president. Fred Fleishman, Tenney Williams, L Heighton, Albert Breinfeld and others were elected to posts. The association reports its balance loans in excellent condition and notes six per cent bonds.
A clipped telegraphic item notes Virginia gaining permission from the court to institute mandamus actions against West Virginia over an 1861 debt claim. The report mentions proceedings toward an early March deadline, with incomplete details on the case and participants.
Veriano Mirang a par on the new San Xavier enevation in January is charged in the United States with murder.
A brief notice states that the engine is a proven unit rather than an experimental model from the Machine Company in Tuc.
New York on February 5 Mrs Moe Wheeler Ruperti seeks separation from Captain Serge Ruperti of the Russian army tell counsel that she believes the czar's soldier has fled to Canada in Supreme Court after reading the complaint Judge orders show cause why wife should not receive separation 600 monthly alimony and counsel fees. Mrs Ruperti says she met him when he came to buy ammunition for his government and that he has an income of 15000 a year. Papers served at the Imperial Russian government munition Commission offices in the Flatiron Building.
A correspondent reports German officials say the United States and Primean treaties remain in effect though questioned amid war concerns. Many Americans abroad face travel delays via Siberian rail, Swiss routes, or Spain sea passages, with some stranded and awaiting return options.
The stock market opened with calm amid war fears as traders note a large attendance and cautious gains. Leading issues like American Smelting, Lackawanna Steel, and Bethlehem Steel edged higher, while several others rose modestly and the market mood remained cautious after the German break.
The federal grand jury, led by foreman J. Kays Towarnt and a panel including W. Boom and TC. Kratgart, reviews numerous cases. One major matter involves Fret Gapentia charged with white slavery, with proceedings set for the term’s early days and a notable theft case also listed.
All railroad lines in South Dakota were blockaded for 24 hours by a heavy snow storm that began Saturday. High winds packed air lines and halted train schedules. snow plows were deployed to clear drifts and officials hoped traffic would resume by nightfall.
London reports no news from Germany about the German American crisis. German newspapers are barred from entering Holland and a Brazilian government message from Rio de Janeiro suggests Brazil would abandon neutrality if the United States enters the war, urging South American nations to seek a continental policy.
Philadelphia dispatch reports navy yards under war footing. Extraordinary measures protect forts ships munitions plants arsenals and the mint. Similar mobilization seen nationwide where war materials are stored or produced.
Postal receipts at the Tucson post office climbed to 7 974.27 in January, a 61.8 percent rise from January 1926 and a 4 408.97 base value earlier in the month. The year 1927 showed a significant gain, with January receipts up about 26.9 percent to 84 565.58, as total January figures reached 42 870.40.
Rev H Van Vatkergh of First Methodist Church led services with topics Sensantabters in the Home and The Hee and Arse teent. The church drew large attendance, with a fine orchestra and a new pipe organ. Church activities include board meeting tonight and various women's groups meeting this week.
Modern Woodmen of America holds its Fourth Friday meetings each month at Citizen Hall located at Stone Ave and Jackson St. Venerable Consul is W. J. Tinney and Clerk is George L. Tinney, 28 Corral St., phone 56T-W.
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