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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
2
The article discusses the potential impact of Theodore Roosevelt’s death on American politics and the 1920 presidential race. Democratic and Republican leaders weigh the consequences, with speculation about Roosevelt not seeking the nomination and General Pershing as a possible party standard bearer.
In New York on January 16, 60026 scouts planted trees to honor Theodore Roosevelt. The effort, interwoven with inscriptions, marks a national expression of the late president’s ideals as the National Council sent condolences to Mrs Roosevelt at Oyster Bay.
In Oyster Bay on January 7 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt’s family declined an offer from the War Department for a guard of honor and escort by United States troops at the funeral. Captain Archibald Roosevelt spoke for the family stating Roosevelt wished his services be conducted by friends who had shared his life. The offer was conveyed to Mrs Roosevelt by Major General J Franklin Bell, though Secretary Baker and the War Department noted the family’s wishes.
Cable from King George expressing deep regret at the death of Roosevelt's husband and offering sincere sympathy. The message notes personal regard and the expectation that he will be missed by many friends in the country.
Ad copy touts Dr Bell's Pine-Tat-Honey as effective for colds and coughs. It claims balanced ingredients speed recovery and guarantees better feeling by tomorrow after one night’s use. Availability priced at $1.20.
The Pastores arrived at Newport News with 1256 sick and wounded including 136 Marines. About 1100 soldiers, nearly all from various states, were sent to Camp Stuart debarkation hospital. Pocahontas debarked yesterday with a few wounded or casuals from the 126th and South regiment field artillery and the 109th ammunition train. Units mainly from Iowa trained at Camps Cody New Mexico and Dodge Iowa.
The United States North Carolina, the first battleship used for transporting reformine troops, arrived from Brest with officers and 1519 enlisted men of the army and marine corps. The ship included casual companies 201 202 203 204 marines seven officers and 345 men first marine organization returning from the war the 113th ammunition train with multiple detachments and companies F and G containing 19 officers and 294 men the 498th aero squadron with 5 officers and 145 men
Huntington and St Louis sailed from Brest January 2 and head for New York January 15 with about 30 troops. The 57th and 39th coast artillery units aboard the St Louis include 45 officers and 1255 men destined for Camp Lewis for demobilization. Other vessels return with troops to Newport News and Norfolk News including the Rhode Island and Virginia with anti aircraft units and aero construction squads.
The Association of Mexican Oil Producers issued a statement from New York denying any consent to rentals or royalties on oil lands. Tracing the dispute to 1884 and Article 27 of the 1917 constitution, the group argues the government seeks ownership of petroleum, while noting the government has relinquished the ownership claim but still seeks rent and production royalties.
Lieut Arthur Sutton and Privates McCauley Suess and Haston of the U S Signal Corps arrived in Berlin today from Coblenz They will take photo coverage of happenings in the Berlin vicinity The notice ends with an advertising line from The F Ronstadt Co Adv
Dr Emilio Campa a general in the Oro zco and Huerta armies has been given command of Vera Cruz district by President Carranza. He has reported to Vera Cruz governor and was previously a physician in St. Louis. He was jailed in Tucson as a federal prisoner during the revolutionary period and released after efforts by consul Anza.
London January 7 Captain Lang an American aviator 36 who on Thursday last established a new airplane altitude record of 30 565 feet has been placed under arrest by British army authorities for disclosing without authorization the details of his flight to the Evening News today The captain was arrested it is stated because of his revealing the flight details without authority.
In the Alaska congressional debate, James Wickersham was seated as delegate replacing Charles A. Sulzer after a party vote. The approval passed 204 to 64 in the lower chamber, aligning with party lines and maintaining Republican representation for Alaska.
A fragmented ad from The F Ronstadt Co advertises a generic store sale with cash terms and a bold 10 percent offer. The snippet is unclear but indicates a discount promotion and pricing language.
Advertisements claim thin men and women suffer from starved nerves and need phosphates from modern foods. Bitro-phosphate is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee, promising nerve relief and rapid weight gain along with brighter eyes and healthier appearance, cautioning it should not be used by those not seeking flesh.
General De Rosey Cabell commander of the Southern department tours El Paso reviewing troops from San Antonio. He plans to inspect west to Douglas and other Arizona New Mexico posts and will confer with Juarez garrison commander Col Del Arco on sustaining peaceful border relations.
The ad praises French soldiers for liberty and sacrifice and touts a patent remedy imported by Geo H. Mary in Chicago. It claims the product cures stomach and intestinal disorders, including catarrhal ulcers and appendicitis, with a money back guarantee via Martin Drug Co and URMisiS Everywhere.
H A Collinge of Passaic New Jersey an aviation cadet was killed and cadet Caperton of New York seriously injured when their aircraft fell from about 20000 feet during a flight near Memphis Tennessee. Army planes on the first trans continental flight completed by the team led by May Smith reached Bell Isles near Washington.
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