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Haphazard ad copy touts a Tufford Lovet watch as a lifelong heirloom for all buyers. It promises quality that lasts generations and invites inspection to decide on purchase.
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1919
Page
5
Haphazard ad copy touts a Tufford Lovet watch as a lifelong heirloom for all buyers. It promises quality that lasts generations and invites inspection to decide on purchase.
Joe Webby faces a murder jury after an evening party connected to the death of Elias Ahuage. Testimony from Arthur McDermott and Demesto Acevedo described a November 9 joyride with Webby spending about $120, amid witness alibi attempts and defense objections.
Armistice commission discusses limiting German artillery over dated models. The article notes criteria for weapons acceptance, including calibers 106 to 120 millimeters and earlier designs, with instructions on how to classify and return equipment.
Treasury plans to issue long term war savings certificates and to convert war savings into future certificates. Lewis B. Franks announced at a district war savings managers conference that tests will review $100 and $1986 denominations to simplify purchases without stamps. Details on conversion into future certificates are being worked out.
The Banca Commerciale Italiana plans to acquire a substantial interest in Lincoln Trust of New York. Lincoln Trust will operate under current management with a new board including prominent business figures representing the foreign investment. The Italian bank, Milan based, has capital about 40 million and 6 branches with London link. Lincoln Trust shows capital and surplus around 1.64 million, deposits near 17 million, total resources about 25 million.
Associated Press reports a deep cold wave sweeping Colorado and the plains with heavy snow across New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle while rain falls along the Texas New Mexico border. The storm moves east with Denver expecting clearing in Colorado tomorrow and rail traffic delayed on lines from Wyoming to Kansas.
The county board met Tuesday to finalize courthouse affairs and appoints Mitch, clerk of the board, for the next term. Officials discussed the old city hall site purchase, court renovations, and staffing changes including Mrs Hive Patere as chief deputy.
President Wilson received a war-time payroll warrant for 6256 dollars drawn to his credit issued outside of the limits of the United States and the treasury. Disbursing clerk No Po Webeter acted as his attorney in fact and deposited the warrant after endorsing it with the president’s name.
Prince Albert, second son of King George of Great Britain, visited the American bridgehead area in Coblenz after traveling from Cologne. He lunched with Major General Dickman and, formerly a naval officer and now an air service liaison, was escorted by several American officers during the inspection of troops.
Governor Gunter proclaims the civil service amendment effective at midnight, automating the induction of 1,200 state employees who may only be removed for inefficiency. The measure, adopted in November, creates three civil service commissioners who will earn 2,500 dollars each, with appointments deferred due to uncertain party strength in the next legislature.
New York December 31 1500 waiters struck with 5000 more to be called at a psychological moment threatening New Year Eve festivities in major hotels and restaurants despite 159 liquor permits granted by the mayor.
A crowded hotel arrivals list shows guests including Walter, Walton, Heathuca, George, and Hatteray among others. The page includes numerous personal names, affiliations, and scattered city references suggesting a social register segment.
Fragmented text discusses air mail speed to the coast, referencing hours, routes, costs, and operations. Mentions New York hotels and coast routes, with scattered details on facilities and travel times.
The Peruvian minister to the United States, Franciesa Tudela, arrived from Lima to assume his post and present credentials as minister and ambassador once the U S Senate upgrades the Pompe a position. Tudela previously served as foreign minister in Peru.
New York Dec 31 The standing committee of the Association of Railway Executives agreed to a general meeting of heads of member roads next Sunday in Philadelphia The committee plans to present a tentative plan for resuming private operation of railroads at the general meeting
Heavy snow and cold snap hit Nebraska and the Dakotas with zero temperatures. Norfolk and other towns report train service halted as strong winds pile snow on railway cuts, delaying arrivals and daily schedules.
Strang Nicklin formerly of the American League known as Sammy Strang has taken over the management of the Chattanooga club of the Southern Association for three years. Announcement confirms the leadership change.
The release of all Sinn Feiners interned in England is expected virtually at once. Count Plunkett, elected to parliament in the recent balloting, has already been released.
Carruthers Field in Fort Worth Texas will be permanently closed with its airplanes and aviators moved to Barron Field. The announcement states Barron Field becomes the permanent flying station.
Community revels in a grand dance night at Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday featuring live music and dancing. Organizers announce door prizes, a cash bar, and festive attire as locals attend from nearby neighborhoods.
Friday reports from Hayden include a re shooting left on Friday for Pivens and a note on the Gila Valley Bank trust company. Mrs. Lorraine Reed dies after illness. services on Saturday with interment at Winterton cemetery. A Harder Rifle Club shoot is planned with early arrangements and a prison arrest case discussed. rescue and funeral notices accompany these items.
The Tucson Rifle Club schedules its New Year's morning shoot with annual trophies for M Y Freeman Frank Hereford and A Hosehell. Attendance depends on weather. participants are asked to gather at the corner of Stone Avenue and Congress Street on their way to the event.
A regional conference in Phoenix on January 6 will gather representatives from four Colorado counties and the state commission. The aim is to exchange views on pending subjects and develop legislative suggestions to be presented to the next legislative session.
Arizona land officials failed to resolve whether Clarkston Townsite Dam lands near Clarkston mineral ground title should be set aside. J L Irvin and Scott White disagreed, sending the case to the General Land Office in Washington. Clark plans to appeal in court if the government rules against him.
Douglas Aylesworth 65 a pioneer in the city and state died after his clothes were caught in a belt on a line shaft at the C and A smelter where he worked. An inquest by a jury including Ofite Harris and others viewed the scene and heard testimony. He had lived in the city many years and previously worked as a foreman at various plants in the area.
Del James H. Metlintochk is named historian for Arigona to document wartime activity. Col MeClintock, a 40 year Arizona resident and former Rough Rider, will lead narration with the state defense council.
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