Tucson Citizen plumbing a 19th century newswire record
The text presents a historical masthead for The Tucson Citizen dated in the early era, noting Associated Press wire service, circulation practices, and publishing details. It lists Allan B. Jaynes as president and describes publication and postal information for the Arizona paper.
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Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Tucson
Ariz
Tucson and Publishing Company
Allan B. Jaynes
Tucson Citizen
Arizona
Campbell promises to cleanse University of Arizona politics
Az Governor Tom Campbell outlines policy to remove politics from the University of Arizona. He appoints four top professionals to the board, including Dr. Ricketts Judge Wells Colonel Randolph and Judge Campbell, claiming nonpolitical leadership and urging statutory reform to shield the university from partisan influence.
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AZ/HEN
Tom Campbell
Tugson
Hlis Institution
Dr. Ricketts
Judge Wells
Randolph
Judge Campbell
Governor Campbell
Arizona
von Kieinsmid
Hunt
Marshall Enters Journalism Field in Tucson
A note about Marshall and his partner launching a new weekly newspaper in Tucson. They seek enough advertising to fund the first issue, aiming to fill a community need and endure beyond wartime dullness. The piece weighs the challenge of daily work and the scope of their venture.
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Gree Marshall
Friday
Marshall
Stic
Old
Pueblo
Marshall's
Ehough
Bryan
la Follette
Voice of the People
Peanut Press
Tom Marshall
Tucson
Bureau of War Risk Profound Incompetence Faces Probe
A flood of new employees fills the bureau and work falls behind. Congressional scrutiny is urged after reports of 300000 unopened letters and backlogs delaying widow and service member claims. Critics say mismanagement endangers families and undermines wartime effort.
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House
Washington
Ors
Congress
Merciless Sheriff Montgomery Draws Fire in Maricopa County
An Arizona newspaper column portrays newly elected Maricopa County Sheriff John B. Montgomery as merciless and cold compared with predecessor Wilkie. It accuses him of harsh county policy, cites a plan to dump contraband into a sewer, and recalls prior disease control using physician requisitioned medicines that allowed schools and churches to reopen. The piece likens Montgomery to Tom Marshall and questions reelection prospects.
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OHN
B. Montgomery
Maricopa County
Wilkie
Montgomery
Superior Court
Tom Marshall
Johnnie Montgomery
Liberty Bonds price slips as sellers outpace buyers
The Liberty Bonds are trading around 94.20 as more holders sell to raise cash for business needs. Despite lower market prices, the writer argues bonds were bought for patriotic reasons and will rebound to fair value, urging holders not to sell if possible.
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Iberty
Copper Managers Stand Firm to Shield Arizona Jobs
Arizona copper mine managers meeting in Tucson vow to avoid wage cuts if possible and keep workers employed at high wages despite uncertain market. They warn a shutdown would cripple the state economy and pledge united action to stabilize demand and prices as construction and wartime needs persist.
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Douglas Dispatch
Tucson
Phoenix
Arizona
United Action
Mar
Sutherland on league of nations urges patient growth
Former U S Senator George Sutherland argues at Columbia that a world league must grow from better human attitudes and cannot be rushed. He says the aim is noble but requires reform and understanding among nations to succeed.
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Salt Lake Herald
United States
George Sutherland
Tech
Columbia University
League of Nations
8 League of Nations
Germany
League
Capital Punishment: Chicago murder record cited in defense
Sheriff Peters argues against abolition of capital punishment by citing Chicago murder counts and executions. He notes 580 murders and two executions in recent years, 13 murders and two thirds executed in 1919, claiming swift justice is essential for city safety and determent.
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Chicago Tribune
Peters
Illinois
American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology
Chicago
Lennon
Auction Off the Fleet Proposal by a Veteran Admiral
A veteran naval officer urges an auction to dispose of the German fleet. He argues peace delegates wish to sink ships but the navy wants to spend 500 million on new vessels. Proceeds would fund Belgium’s debt repayment to Germany, avoiding allied quarrels.
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Washington Post
Post
Navy Department
United States
Belgium
Germany
Anecdotes of the Sarly Days in Tucson History
An elderly Tucson-born woman recites frontier life from memory. She recalls a post bordered by a corral, early houses, vast horse and cattle herds, and Castilla era trade from Sonora. She names local figures, church sites, and violent clashes with Apaches, noting her husband’s murder and later support from Samuel Hughes. TO BE CONTINUED.
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Tucson
Heenam
Mariana Piaz
Tyceon
Spain
Ferdinand
Sonora
San Pedro
California
Mre Diaz
San Xavier
Court House Square
Epusema Lorelas
Yenacio Pacheco Kilo Boas
Padre Pedro
Juan Diaz
Samuel Hughes
Free Washington Information Bureau aids readers at no charge
The Citizen Information Bureau offers free government information by mail. It provides printed documents and guidance from Washington, aiming to help business, women, and households solve problems with specific, actionable government materials. Enclose a 3 cent stamp for return postage.
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National Library
Washington Information Service
Information Bureau
Washington
United States Public Health Service
Aloe
Bureau
Tucson
Storm in Sinaloa Ruins Crops and Transport Links
A severe storm in Sinaloa Mexico, described as the worst in years, damages thousands of acres of crops, halts traffic due to washed bridges over the Fuerte river, and threatens about 900 carloads of tomatoes ready for shipment to the United States.
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Nogales
Ariz
Sinaloa
Mexico
Sonora
Fuerte River
United States
New Mexico Establishes Separate Internal Revenue District
Santa Fe is to host a newly created separate internal revenue district with the revenue office to be re established locally after leaving Phoenix, Arizona years ago, according to Washington sources. Adolph P. Hill, assistant secretary of state until November.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
Internal Revenue District
Revenue Office
Phoenix
Ariz
Washington
Adolph P. Hill
Tan 1 Bee Hoon
Twenty Years Ago Soday Sn Dacson Judge Purcell Moves in
A fragmented recall notes Judge Purcell moving his probate court equipment, following medical and civic advice about smallpox prevention. Reports mention a new diamond drill at the Bay Mine near Deming and a crew of about 25 workers awaiting a large ore shot, with expectations of high grade copper sulfide on surface and potential deeper mining.
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Bay
Warship construction costs soar as 1920 bill debated
Rear Admiral Taylor told the House Naval Committee that war conditions pushed hull and machinery costs for the 1916 program’s 10 battleships and six battle cruisers up by about 159.06 million dollars, roughly 56 percent, with further increases expected for armor and armament. He noted prior postwar cost reductions were unlikely and cited California and Tennessee ship bids, the shift to navy yard construction, and electrically driven machinery as key factors.
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Presse
Washington
Taylor
Bureau of Construction and Repair
House Naval Committee
Mississippi
California
Tennessee
Ub Ste
Daniels
Representative Butler
Pennsylvania
Admiral Taylor
New Mexico
Would-Be Soldier Ends Life Over Armistice Hope
Ernest Digneav a young Santa Fe businessman ended his life by shooting himself through the heart with a revolver. He had attended the military institute at Roswell, passed the examination, and was ready to be commissioned when the armistice was signed, ending his war ambition.
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Santa FE
N. M
Ernest Digneav
Dignee
Military Institute
Roswell
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Wevears
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Board of County Physicians
Bi Paso
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