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Tucson Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1917

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Tornado kills and injures many in Oklahoma and Arkansas

A second tornado moved through Oklahoma and Arkansas killing 11 school children and injuring many, with Vereton Oklahoma area suffering extensive damage. The storm hit Richville Oklahoma and Quinton Ohio with injuries and destroyed several homes. Observers estimate tens of thousands in property losses across the area.

Olahoma Arkansas Viretom Okla McAlester Rodien Vera Carter Vereton Richville Oklo Quinton Ohio Veret

Lewys Will Case to Stop Removal

Denver Jan 5 Judge Robert E Lewis in federal court considers removal of Sam and Max Levy indicted for misuse of the mails. A hearing followed a preliminary proceeding in which the Levys were ordered to answer the charge. The government had sought removal to the Arizona federal district court. The denial of removal halted further steps pending court action.

Denver. Cole Robert £. Lewis Federal Court Fedfor Federal District Court of Arizona Sam Max Levy W. F. Stone Haiding Levy Oredenial Federal District Attorney’s Office

Funston Heads to Pacific Coast in Secret Mission

General Frederick Funston will leave El Paso tomorrow afternoon in a special car with his staff for the Pacific coast. The purpose is not disclosed. He will traverse the Southern Pacific line, inspecting border troops from Yuma east, with stops at Yuma Tucson Douglas Columbus and El Paso.

Frederick Funston el Paso Pacific Coast Southern Pacific George Bell Jr Yuma Aziz

No Other Note by Wilson Planned

Washington January 5. Secretary Lansing announced after the cabinet meeting that President Wilson had authorized him to say there is no other note in contemplation and that this information is being sent to all American diplomatic representatives abroad.

Washington

Letter Upholding Charge Involving Sec Tumulty And The Curtis Note

A Washington dispatch reports a letter from A Curtis to Rep Wood discussing a unresolved inquiry into Secretary Lansing notes and Baruch. The exchange references Tumulty and Baruch, noting timing of note dispatch and alleged private communications at the Biltmore hotel. Curtis hints at obtaining further information if the machinery is set in motion.

Bernard M. Baruch Lansing Washington, D. C Curtis Wood Europe Baruch Tumulty Mr. Baruch Biltmore Broadway United States A. Curtis

Wealthy Pennsylvanian's Death Solves Colbert Murder Mystery

Bernard W. Lewis of Pittsburgh, son of a rich coal man, died by his own hand in Atlantic City, clearing questions about the murder of Maizie Colbert, the art model found dead in her Philadelphia apartment. Police found letters and a torn fragment, and say a third person may have been present.

Philadelphia Bernard W. Lewis Pittsburg Atlantic City Maizie Colbert Tate Lewis Amwene AeveEk Tee Pepers Colbert Miss Colbert Fasiuay Ethel Mabel Kye Owis Hyrie

Hotel Promoters Seek Central Tucson Site for New Hotel

Beetinghan the Wiehite tanker and M T Grier, hotel promoters behind a 35000 hotel project, arrived from Phoenix and met N E Plumer and Albert Steinfeld with local supporters. Buckingham will accept proposals at the Old Pueblo Club for a site between the Southern Pacific and El Paso Southwestern depots within two blocks of Congress Street. About 2466 square feet required with price and terms to be stated. site chosen for central location to assure project success.

ES. Beetinghan M- T Buckingham Old Pueblo Club Pacife el Paso & Southwestern Congress Street

Welsh to Fight Ritchie Mitchel in Milwaukee Bout

Freddie Welsh the lightweight champion is matched to meet Ritchie Mitchel of Milwaukee before a local club on January 16. Both boxers weigh 155 pounds and the bout was confirmed by word from New York.

Milwaukee Wis Freddie Welsh Ritchie Mitchel New York

Greek Ship Siripiros Torpedoed by Submarine

A Havas dispatch from Coronica Spain reports the Greek steam ship Siripiros sunk by a submarine. Twelve crew members were saved by the fishing boat San Jose while the captain and twelve others were landed on the beach at Cobas after the attack near El Ferrol Spain.

Paris Siripiros Havas Coronica Spain San Jose el Ferrol Simpiros Cobas

Von Mackensen Converges Host On Grain Center

Danube port Treatte, a vital grain depot, faces concentrated assault as Von Mackensen’s forces push from Braila and Deobru dja toward Galata and the northern Rimnik Sarat sector. Berlin says advances threaten Braila, Galata, and strategic Danube positions amid Russian retreat and ongoing battles.

von Mackensen Galata Danube Bessarabia Sereth Braila Berlin Rimnik Sarat Higalvinak Friederietstadt

Sothern Improves, Doctor Says Condition Better

Chicago Jan 5 The condition of actor E H Sothern, seriously ill at a local hotel, was improved, according to attending physicians. It was thought an operation might not be necessary as doctors reported progress.

Chicago E. H. Sothern

Artillery Battle Rages on Verdun Front

War office reports heavy artillery fighting near Donaumont and Vaux on the Verdun front last night while other sectors remained quiet.

Paris Verdun Donaumont Vaux War Office

Leonard Sells Lake Shore for Hale Million

The Lake Shore mine 76 miles south of Casa Grande is sold to the Palmers of Chicago. Frank M Leonard to receive half a million dollars and retains a fifth in the property. About 600000 tons of ore at 3 percent copper from over 4000 feet of workings.

Casa Grande Frank M Leonard Palmers of Chicago Leonard H L. Hollis Chicazo K. P. Ryan, Now In Charge of the I .T. Property. Frank H. Jeresen P Haynes Hollis Lake Shore

Fourteen Arrested for Violating City Auto Ordinance

Patrolman Owen Nugent issued fourteen arrests for automobile ordinance violations as Chief Mills pled for enforcement. The group included drivers on West Broadway Congress Fifth Avenue East Congress and other streets for lack of headlights faulty lighting or staying within the 12 mile zone.

Owen Nugent Mills

Senator Jones Substitutes Peace Terms Endorsement

The senate passed a substitute by Senator Jones for the Hitchcock resolution. It endorses the request for peace terms but does not endorse the note itself. The action occurred late today in Washington.

Washington

Legislature Must Decide Hunt Contest

The Arizona legislature faces a choose between recognizing Tom Campbell or Hunt as governor as supreme court defers ruling in mandamus. Senators Ives and Hunt backers push for holdover claims while committees name to notify the governor will reveal who is recognized. The case hinges on election law and past canvassing boards, with further arguments delayed.

Supreme Court Eugene & Ives Tom Campbell Campbell Hunt Ives Arizona Congress Carl Hayden Callahan Paul Geary Johnson Hust

Secretaries Tumulty and Baruch Tied to Peace Note Hearing

At the House rates committee hearing Representative Wood linked Joseph P. Tumulty and Bernard Baruch to alleged market trading around President Wilsons peace note. Wood said his information was hearsay and cited stock moves by Connolly & Company and J E F Hatton & Company. Baruch reportedly shared note details days before its public release and may have shorted 15000 steel shares. Subpoenas were sought for Baruch Curtis and others as the panel probes leaks.

Washington, D. C Joseph P. Tumulty Wilson Bernard Baruch New York House Rates Committee Representative Wood Indiana Wood Washington F. A. Connolly & Company Botting Edith Bolling Galt F Street J E. F. Hattod & Company Barney Baruch Tumulty Biltmore Hotel Bennet Baruch Campbell Kansas Lansing Curtis Rules Committee Erward Baruch R. W. McKinnon Thompson & McKinnon Brokers Chicago Ralph H. Hartley Oshkosh Wis R. Friday Lawson Brothers Lafayette Ind Oto Kahn Kuhn, Loeb & Company New York Stock Exchange

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