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Newspaper

Tucson Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1917

Page

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Expert Condemns 75 Percent of Sewer Pipe in Tucson

An expert inspector from Los Angeles, employed by taxpayers, condemns 75 percent of Tucson sewer pipe as defective. He cites dimension faults, nontrue bell joints, porous fire facing, and poor vitrification, arguing much of the eight inch line should be discarded for sewer use. He compares pipe grades A B and C, noting 25 percent class A, 50 percent class B, and 25 percent class C in current installations.

Los Angeles North Side Sears Tucson Los Toeimepeche Angeles

Earthquake on Bat Island Causes Massive Casualties and Destruction

A major quake on Bat Island in the Malay archipelago leaves about fifty dead and two hundred injured. More than a thousand houses factories and native temples are destroyed and the governor's palace suffers serious damage, according to a dispatch from Amsterdam via Central News.

London Bat Malay Archipelago Amsterdam Central News

Contest Trial Opens in Phoenix Election Case

A Phoenix court opens the contest case of Hunt versus Campbell over ballot tallies. The dispute centers on whether the evidence foundation for ballots and tally sheets is required before testimony. Lawyers argue over precinct validity and the accuracy of 20606 ballot marks, with court appointing tally clerks and scheduling further proceedings.

Diepetch Vhoernik Ariz Hentverens Campbell Hunts Election Board Ives Marie Ives Gafford Graham County Varices County Sloan and Bullard Maricopa County B. W. Zachau Campbell Cecil Boyce Hunt Eugene 8 Frank Curley Tucson Gark Sleas Joan L. Gust Ballard Ives

Yukin Ozaki Attacked at Mass Meeting in Tokyo

Yukin Ozaki former minister of justice and constitutional party leader faced an assassination attempt as two assailants rushed the platform with swords. He survived, demanded Premier Terauchi resign, and was met by strong audience and police presence. Ozaki had served as mayor of Tokyo and toured the United States in 1910.

Toriqo Yukin Ozaki Justice Constitutional Party M. Ozaki Terauchi Yukio Ozaki Tokio United States Washington Taft

Secretary Lane Likely to Trim Western Reservation

Washington, Jan 25 The second hearing before Secretary Franklin Lane saw promise of a substantial reduction in the executive order creating a western reservation. Lane did not fix the main issue but indicated plans to reduce the lands set aside for mineral resources. Officials Campbell Betill Moeur traveled to respective cities as the case continued.

Washington Db. C Secretary of the Interior Pranklin Ktate Eens Lane John H. Campbell Chicago Betill Columbus HW. Moeur Phoenix Arizona

Burglars Target Bell's Drug Store Again

A second weekly robbery at Bell's Drug Store on North Stone Avenue endangers the center city area. Burglars pried a rear door, opened the steel plate, and stole about $20 from the cash register while leaving other stock untouched. The break was discovered by owner Mr Bell when opening the shop. Police were informed multiple times, but no officers arrived to investigate.

Bell's Drug Stone Avenue Bell

OFANELL OMS BUTLER FIRED FATAL SHOT

A fatal shooting occurred on January 25 in Bananceed Tes with OFANELL OMS BUTLER identified as the person who fired the shot. The incident details are limited in the report.

Ofanell Oms Butler

Spannell testifies on trip with Alpine wife and Butler

In San Angelo district court Harry J Spannell of Alpine testified about a Marfa dance trip with his wife and Colonel and Mrs Butler. He described perceived improper attention by Butler and a letter Spannell wrote to Butler after the incident. He said Butler apologized and agreed not to ride with his wife again.

San Angelo Tex Harry J. Spannell Alpine Butler Spannell Marfa Spannells Puotler Brotler Spannel Anone

Harris Bill Sits Idle as Senate Debates Gambling and Wage Issues

The Senate shelved a Harris bill amid heated debate over gambling restrictions and a proposed amendment about vending cards. Rutherford defends the amendment as good faith. In the House the main dispute centers on minimum wage for women, with a public inquiry requested by Marve y Ke Betale management. The session features a lengthy memorial urging a pest institution site and a request for a $2500000 open miners union appropriation. The Legislature also weighs a $50 million bridge project and open newspapers funds, while an architect claims $6900 owed for penitentiary work dating to 1948.

Proeniz Senate Bern Rutherford Yedictary House Marvey Ke Betele Mervin Bil Whipple Barracks Arizona Winsor Glove Miners Union Gila Wile Rad Bil Gregg

Thaw Recovery Progress Delays Extradition Fight

Philadelphia January 25 Harvey K. Thaw under police guard in a city hospital shows slow recovery from personal safety related wounds. Doctors say he will be able to leave the hospital in at least two weeks, with no action yet on extradition proceedings as he plans to contest the case.

Philadelphia Harvey K. Thaw Speee

Belgian Children Relief Fund Seeks Tucson Subscriptions

The Citizen reports a $2400 check from Harold Bell Wright to the Belgian Children Relief Committee fund. Tucson and Southern Arizona residents are urged to donate now, aiming for a first large draft to New York. Each full child sponsorship costs 12.00, with smaller gifts pooled into $12.05 units for forwarding.

Harold Bell Wright Belgium Relief Committee New York Tucson Arizona

Arizona recount halts as ballots contested in court

In Phoenix on January 25 the Arizona gubernatorial recount enters a new phase with 57 ballots identified, 15 challenged and set aside for judicial determination. The Supreme Court delays rulings, prolonging a 25 day stalemate that leaves no acting governor and freezes state finances and executive business.

Oy Ageanietady Press Phoenix Ariz Arizona Cubernatoria Stanford Supreme Court

Oil Case Moves to Capital in California Land Grant Suit

The government’s suit to cancel land patents granted to the Southern Pacific railroad moves to Washington for further testimony. Judge Bledsoe has presided over the lengthy trial as defense witnesses claim they lacked knowledge of the property value as oil land until eight years after the grant.

New York Southern Pacific Railroad San Pinay

Emperor dissolves the House of Representatives in Tokyo

The emperor dissolved the house amid a political crisis that grew from Field Marshal Count Terauchi's October appointment as premier. Critics said he lacked public support and led a radical militarist faction, with newspapers predicting a dissolution and new election once the diet reconvened.

Tokio House of Representatives Diet Count Terauchi Japan Associated Press

Germans Push Back Russian Defenses Near Riga

The heaviest fighting reported in the Riga sector as German forces pressed the Russians. They claimed a mile and a half advance in the Tirul marsh region, long a barrier to Riga, while attacks northwest of the marsh met Russian resistance. Elsewhere only artillery and patrol actions occurred amid severe winter conditions along the Romanian front.

Riga Tirul Winc Teutonic Army Petrograd

San Francisco Moves Against Vice in Up-Town Tenderloin

Mayor Relch announced new regulations after a vice crusade by ministers. Dancing in cafes on Sundays and weekday afternoons is banned, boxes and booths must be removed, unescorted women cannot be in cabarets at night, and no staff may admit mixed patronage in cabarets or restaurants.

San Francisco Relch

Chicago Americans Sign Liebold Contract

The Chicago Americans received the signed contract of outfielder Harry Liebold today. Liebold becomes the 22nd member of the club, confirmed from Chicago on January 25.

Chicago Harry Liebold Chicago Americans Liebold Ton

Brokers Prompting Emerge To Leak Committee

New York stock exchange brokers summoned by the Rules committee to review alleged leaks on presidential records responded promptly. Sherman L. Whipple said the panel and its experts were preparing for resumption of the inquiry in New York, with a possible completion next week.

Rules Committee of The House Sherman L. Whipple Mortalieg Mr. Whipple Henry Washington Whipple New York

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