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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
7
Partial OCR shows an Associated Press wire notice with local Tucson publication details and archival marks. Missing context prevents full event identification though suggests routine AP material from the Tucson weekly edition.
Arizona political figure George W. P. Hunt dies and waves farewell to public life. The ex governor, long active since 1895, rose from waiter to state leader, steering during statehood and shaping the political machine. The article reflects on his career, influence, and fading from the scene.
The San Diego’s men on the Fire Island transport Liberty bonds worth about 100000 are technically lost after the ship's sinking. Treasury says destruction not proven. duplicate bonds cannot be issued and relief requires new federal law authorizing replacement. Congress urged to act to protect small savers tied to the war effort.
Reports from South Germany show anger at Berlin led authority as Bavarians resist central rule. Prime Minister Kurt per is urged to return order to the capital, with non Prussian states fearing Prussia’s domination and a faltering central government.
An Arizona emergency campaign committee asks Tucson residents to donate to hospital needs. It highlights Deaconess in Phoenix and Comstock and Organized Charities for tuberculosis care, urging local aid as facilities are strained. Governors’ funds and press scrutiny are noted.
The piece argues that Mexico menaces U S security with raids, property losses, and citizen deaths. It blames failed policies, cites foreign capital threats, and warns that without firm action other nations may step in while U S interests suffer.
The Arizona Republic forecasts a new legislature likely to tackle postwar readjustment, vast returnee housing, modern budgeting, and an overhaul of the education system. It urges economy, a modern budget, and elimination of wasteful continuing appropriations to curb state spending.
Anecdotes recount Mrs. Mariana Diaz recalling peace negotiations with Apaches around 90 years prior. A Spanish commander used a wall fort tactic to parley, producing a captive boy later embraced by his captors. The event sparked a cycle of clashes, smallpox, and a belief no lasting peace with Apaches would come. Crime seemed rare, labor was required of newcomers, and mescal was common yet rarely abused.
Washington dispatch reports Maryland Springs turkey farmers and Park View residents benefit from a motor truck parcel post system. Miss Anna May Love sells 140 turkeys at 42 cents a pound, earning Park View families cheaper poultry and farmers higher returns. The program expands nationwide, aided by a community secretary and schoolhouse hubs, with aims to improve rural education and reduce middlemen.
Reports from the governor indicate Lieutenant Thomas Maddock may be relieved from duty as he serves in France. Chief mailman Black notes Maddock is still in France with no confirmed return date. John G. Compton named regent of the state university and George Doyle named secretary of the commission of state institutions. A rural school consolidation idea envisions seven schools and seven teachers under one roof with a motorbus rural mail service.
A man from Herservilie arrived at the S. depot sparking a rumor he was William Jennings Bryan due to his resemblance. The lookalike was a lawyer connected with Riverside mines, while J Rosenstern plans a New York trip for a large goods stock and K G Brady departs for Catalina placer mines with a gold seating machine to test claims.
Washington notes the Tucson market week draws a notable crowd with graceful wares showcased by maidens. The scene reflects local pride and the bustling energy of market day crowds amid the era's social customs.
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