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Tucson Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1917

Page

4

Fragmentary OCR Keeps Vague Local Item Unclear

The readable text provides no clear event or identities. It appears as garbled letters and stray phrases with no concrete nouns to anchor a summary.

Arizona Ready to Answer Call to Arms in World War

The piece lauds Arizona’s readiness mirroring 1898, citing 1200 National Guard troops needed, officers confident, and overflow units planned. It notes Captain John C. Greenway’s offer to lead wartime mining efforts, Governor Campbell’s reception of J. P. Denman’s full war-strength company, and Tucson Red Cross mobilization with doctors and nurses prepared to deploy.

Germany United States Arizona White House Arizona National Guard Spain National Guard Associated Press John C. Greenway Rough Riders Campbell J. P. Denman Mohave County Mexico U. S Tucson Red Cross Pueblo Abe

Indian Rights Association and Papago Reservation Controversy

A Washington dispute centers on the Indian Rights Association propping a Papago reservation plan in Pima County. Critics accuse Cato Sells, the Indian commissioner, of bias toward Indian interests and claim the land seizure harms whites and yields little prospect of beneficial use.

Washington Indian Rights Association Pima Cato Sells The Sella Papago Pima County Lane Radeh Cate Sella

Hope for Mineral Rights and Road Easement on Reservation

Unclear text describes pursuit of mineral rights and a right of way for a road across a reservation. An administration may bring relief while Section Seet remains undeveloped and tax exempt.

Arizona to consider state police similar to Pa constabulary

The Arizona legislature may introduce a bill to create a state police modeled after Pennsylvania’s constabulary. The piece argues the aim is to enforce law, combat bootleggers selling tainted cactus liquor, and urges voters to support enforceable laws and elect legislators who will uphold them.

Artizona County Rangers Arizona Pennsylvania Constabulary Pennsylvania Don Otly

Special train visit to legislature and cathedral dedication

Twenty years ago today the Citizen reports a special train for the legislature to inspect the University of Arizona improvements funding. A cathedral dedication is planned with Most Rev. and Rt. Rev. speakers, plus an elaborate musical program led by Prof. Anthony Coenen. Also noted are local mining claims near Prippine Springs, a border bandit raid capture, and a high‑profile train with executives aboard including Muntingtin and Kruttschnitt.

University of Arizona Orlock RK. Saipeinte P. Bkourgrade Guertette Bre W. Castille J. A. Blark Mrs. Hall HB Tenney Anthony Coenen

George W. Oaks Pioneer Dies After Long Trail

George W. Oaks formerly rode with Buffalo Bill through the west and Arizona’s early days, dying yesterday at Riley chapel. Born July 39, 1840 in Miami County Ohio, he journeyed through the northwest before reaching Arizona in 1878, packing his kit for the final voyage.

George W. Oakes Ae. Lee Arizona Riley Chapel Mr. Oaks Miami County Ohio Northwest

Temperance Bill Proposes State Police Force of 20

A proposed temperance bill would create a state police force of twenty privates led by a captain and four sergeants to police border liquor traffic. The unit would be uniformed, receive pay scales, and operate under governor supervision to enforce alcohol laws and labor disputes. The measure, backed by temperance groups, seeks passage in the state House within a week.

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Personalities Visit Tucson from Across the United States

A parade of visitors arrives in Tucson with names and origins including Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Denver, and Washington. Notables and residents such as attorneys, deputies, and businessmen frequent the city and stay at the Santa Rita and nearby hotels.

Troutma Hiamilt Ohio H. M. Fiske Denteer George K. Nyew New Bedt T. C. Brown New York Hiram CC. Smith Pitt Canoag Keith Ajo I Wright Los Angeles Frank Knowler Gila Bohn San Francieen Beith. Sarous San Dieer Y. J. Allen Coronado J. L. Syrlegel Lynch Phoenix J. R. Halstead New York City Santa Rita William Jaffa T. A. Hays San Francisco P. J. Montandon el Paso Mh. &. Graves Nh. G. Harmon Rosemont George W. Kaiser G. M. Cornette Tucson Anthony Tregener Santa Fe Holmes D. Pruitt

Arizona gains thousands of acres by reducing reservations

Secretary Franklin K. Lane told Arizona land official W A Moeur that reservations in Arizona will be reduced, with thousands of acres to pass from Indians to state control. The Papago reservation in Pima County is highlighted as a target for substantial downsizing as population and land use change.

Pho Nin. Ariz Arizona United States Interior Franklin K. Lane W. A. Moeur Kuena Phoenix Washington Pim Secretary of Interior Department of the Arizona Land Office Papago Reservation

Local Travelers Depart for Western Cities

Several individuals departed for distant cities with plans to reach Pittsburgh Bugle Pass Dallas Waco Fort Worth Los Angeles and Clarkdale. Travelers include Mra Arratt esalo Ybarra Edward Luty Harry Hote A Myers W Hinchcliffe Solare and Spixie plus Robert Funke en route to multiple destinations.

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Eleven Die in Newfoundland Train Disaster

A passenger train near Glenwood Newfoundland caught fire after derailment yesterday. Officials report eleven fatalities with nineteen of thirty cars burned and responders arriving to assess the scene.

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