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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1917
Page
4
A garbled update from Tucson describes a tense labor or industrial gathering with mentions of speakers, dates, and officials. The text references Arizona locations, a president, and security figures, but many details are unreadable.
A chaotic hearing reveals concerns over confidential government information leaks tied to Wall Street gamblers and alleged named sources. The piece notes Lawson's credibility issues, calls for thorough inquiry, and warns that an insufficient verdict will not satisfy the public.
Reported outbreaks plague camps at Nogales and El Paso with 24 deaths in the district since cold weather. The base hospital fights the disease as Lt. Col. Stark notes control. four Alabama soldiers died in one day. Governor Henderson urged to press Washington for action.
State and county officials plan a January 18 hearing before the interior secretary to pursue abolishing the Papago Indian reservation created by last January’s executive order. The effort, backed by The Citizen and local chambers, argues the land grab is excessive as the reservation holds about 200 acres per head for the tribes and covers land comparable to Connecticut.
A long murky recap mixes civic progress in Tucson with notes on Buffalo Bill and Col Cody in Denver. It references the Chamber of Commerce annual summary, a Danish West Indies sale, St Thomas courthouse hopes, Pershing expedition costs, and Wilhelm’s war stance amid a cascade of brief curiosities.
Unclear text appears to reference the general s office and various individuals including Ros and Kiitem. Mentions a presidential or electoral context, Camp Street, and California figures like Maver Soto and Fito Hearst. Overall it reads as a garbled report about political or public matters with unspecified dates and places.
J Warren Kerrigan headlines the silent drama Social Buccaneer at the Opera House assisted by Lowrie and others. The narrative centers on Kerrigan as a charming socialite whose public image and personal life intertwine with charity works and reputational storms.
The copper market shows strength as buyers push prices higher and officials note fresh developments in related property ventures. Local brokers report continued demand and expectations of improved earnings from key producers amid ongoing corporate actions and management changes.
Patrolman Nugent arrested Henry Merion last night on East Crostway for alleged burglary and theft. Merion, described as about 24 years old and of Indian descent, was taken into custody following the incident.
A 1916 letter from Burnaugh & Mayfield of Enterprise Oregon testifies that Kilmer & Co.s Swamp Root is a valuable and reliable kidney remedy. The druggist partners report twelve years of sales with no dissatisfied customers and encourage readers to request a sample and information booklet.
A German capital dinner honored Gerard TteneNews with a peace hopeful agenda amid wartime tensions. Speakers urged unity and cautioned against extremism, while American and German officials weighed wartime diplomacy and the prospect of easing hostilities.
The notice urges people to guard against colds grippe rheumatism tonsillitis and bronchitis through warmth and health measures. Soldiers at war are advised to use cod liver oil for strength. Ott & Bowne Maofet.
Property owners facing assessments under the Southern Pacific tracks may face costly remedies as Bent Brothers, the contractors, issue warrants under the public improvement act for work on the subway. Warrants target parcels with unpaid installments, allow bond issues if over 25, the practice delays collection, and no holder details are announced. Assessments were due August 14, 1916.
The Berlin industry reports Germany produced more steel than ever before with 1,423,535 tons in October establishing a new record. Over the 19 months ending October, output reached 17,365,415 tons, according to the Department of Commerce.
A note on the post office door offers a reward for identifying a person who found money belonging to Mrs. Wall. The text complains of a mislaid sum and cites a Wall Street address as a contact point for the reward offer.
J B Wixon of Farmers Mills New York says Chamberlains Tablets are the best he has used for stomach and liver disorders and notes they are obtainable everywhere.
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