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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1917
Page
1
A national figure vows not to resort to violence and promises to continue as governor with public support. War reporting sketches a broad front across Moldavia, Dobrudja, and the Danube, noting pressures on Russian and Romanian lines and Teutonic gains in several sectors.
Philadelphia January 2 The murder of Mazie Colbert also known as Mrs Roberts remains unsolved. A man and a girl are watched and arrests expected. Detectives name many acquaintances among lawyers, physicians, business people, and entertainers as potential leads. Captain Tate stresses caution and full ground verification before action.
A greeting card from a battleship was received today in Tucson. The card bears insignia of the state of Arizona and shows a ship on parade with flags displayed. The event marks the first official recognition by any state entity of the vessel’s visit.
Philadelphia January 2 The Pennsylvania railroad system carried 196 294 146 passengers on lines east and west of Pittsburgh without a single fatality in a train accident in 1916. The year set records in passenger and freight traffic as 553 890 063 people were moved over 12 000 miles of track in three years.
The Minnesota legislature convened with goals including statewide prohibition woman suffrage and reorganization of state government and a boxing bill. The opening session focused on electing a house speaker with Ralph J. Parker of Spring Valley and Charles H. Warner of Aitken vying for the post. Both houses adjourned until tomorrow.
Washington Jan 2 public hearings began before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee on President Wilsons recommended railroad legislation to supplement the Adamson law including arbitration provisions and measures to prevent strikes during investigation. Senators and union leaders voiced opposition to compulsion and arbitration bills while the White House expressed confidence in early passage.
A committee of the American Astronomical Society reports a split view on daylight saving. Pro fessor Herald Jacoby of Columbia and Professor Frank Schlessinger support the plan, while Professors Ward Pickering of Harvard and Henry Norris Russell of Princeton see more disadvantages. J. M. Poor of Dartmouth declines to break the tie, noting the measure is experimental and should be kept if advantageous.
Earl Curzon of Kedleston wed Grace Ivina Duggan in a private London ceremony. Curzon, a wartime British council member and former viceroy of India, was widowed from Mary Leiter of Chicago. Duggan, eldest daughter of the late Munroe Minds, previously married Alfred Duggan of Buenos Aires.
President von KleinSmid announces gifts to the University of Arizona totaling 170000 in the past year. Gifts include 166000 for the mining building and 66000 for observatory equipment, with 75000 deposited to fulfill legislative matching requirements from mining companies.
Clinton Nourse former attorney dies at age 85 and funeral services are held. The body will be taken to Des Moines for burial.
Mayor Parker will address the new council at tonight's swearing in, outlining a remedy for city finances and other ills. The meeting may be brief as most issues were discussed with his executives beforehand. New officers and appointees, including Beat Mills and the new patrol and chain gang overseer, were sworn in yesterday.
An altered report indicates new guards, including Sam co and Bud Desier, have taken charge of prisoners at the jail with names such as Pear Im the jail the new Steen, William Zest and Thomas Griffin appearing in charge roles.
Executive Chamber Phoenix Arizona January 2 1917 Governer Hunt explains his stance in a mandamus dispute over access to governor records. He cites prior stipulations between lawyers and contends temporary possession depends on Supreme Court ruling. He pledges to publish copies to inform the press and maintain lawful conduct until the matter is resolved.
Arizona reports show mail addressed to the governor to be delivered to Governor Campbell. State Treasurer Johnson refuses to issue a warrant for Live Stock Commission funds, risking a freeze on state finances including salaries amid the gubernatorial dispute. Campbell declares he will administer affairs and pursue court action, while new county officials face selection debates and budget cuts as governance shifts from Hunt to Campbell amidst inaugurations and court maneuvers.
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