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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
2
In a statement from Baltimore Maryland Cardinal Gibberas opposes the immigration measure urging President Wy to veto. He argues literacy tests harm migration and cites virtue, assimilation, and the value of educated immigrants to the nation while noting existing vetoes by past presidents.
A jumble of arrivals and departures fills the scene with names: Alice Bryan of Winnipert and Pola Hatte of Phoenitte visit Tucson. Mrs. L. Barnett of Phoenix and Florence Smith of Los Angeles travel through, while Ralph Whitlork and L. Weth of San Francisco arrive. Notables include A. J. Bartz of El Paso, J. Speer of Phoenis, and Mrs. K. Sears with guests leaving for October events. several guests hail from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. Travelers move between Ajo, Santa Rita, and Santa Baja as trains and buses link the Southwest social circuit.
Jan 25 report from Washington notes lawmakers pressed for universal and compulsory military training. Robert McCormick of Chicago cited National Guard experience as essential, arguing that members of Congress should have prior military service or active duty to shape new legislation. The hearing focused on military needs and standards for any reform.
The Glasgow leads a British naval pursuit across the South Atlantic to trap the German sea raider that has menaced South American shipping. Essex Suffolk Lancaster Cumberland Vim, Derby, and Red Castle accompany, with other cruisers and a Japanese destroyer believed to join the hunt.
The hotel committee led by Lee Themi is finalizing a report on a proposed Tucson hotel project. A mass meeting of citizens is set for next Tuesday at 4 p m at the Chamber of Commerce to hear the findings and discuss a large towrier and commercial hotel for Tucson.
Reports show a second burglary noted by Chief Mills after a lapse, with officers recalling the earlier crime at La Bonenza as the sheriff’s office releases details. A guarded response followed questions about crime levels in the city.
Spannell testified he found his wife in Butler's hotel room after a quarrel and said Butler assaulted their daughter earlier. He described Butler as aggressive and pushy, pressuring Mrs Spannell and riding in the car with them, troubling the family and causing distress.
Denver January 25 Five percent of February through June receipts will be donated to help homeless Belgian children under a resolution passed unanimously by the Rocky Mountain Lumber Dealers Association at their convention today.
The superdreadnaught Mississippi was successfully launched at Newport News Virginia with Secretary Daniels present and more than 15 600 spectators.
New York January 25 theatre leader W A Brady told a legislative committee that the film business faced heavy government scrutiny and potential tax measures. He said his company invested heavily in movies and urged clearer censorship while noting industry costs and the need for protected theater space.
Albn B. Johnson of Philadelphia was elected president of the Baltwin Locomotive Works trade council in Pittsburg Pennsylvania on January 25. The move appoints Johnson to lead the workers in negotiations and labor actions at the plant.
The National Foreign Trade Council opens its annual convention with inaugural segments today, highlighting policy discussions and industry outlooks. Delegates from major trade groups gather to set agendas and address global commerce challenges.
Washington reports a federal rural post road appropriation of 15 million dollars to aid states for road building under the federal aid road law. Secretary Houston approves the apportionment for the fiscal year ending June 29, 1913, deducting 700 thousand for administration. Arizona receives 147,927 with other western states listed. 1,000.90 additional will fund roads and trails in national forests. Future apportionments set at 15.9 million for 1919, 20 million for 1920, and 25 million for 1921.
The article notes Vow Wackensen being awarded the grand cross of the iron cross by Emperor, with Jan 3 dates and praise from the fatherland for his achievements. It states Marschal von Hindenburg is the other recipient of the grand cross.
El Paso reports that Fi Valle San Buena Ventura was fully evacuated by American outpost troops during the punitive expedition. Local officials confirm the move as part of military operations in the region.
The report notes American passengers arriving early from Cas and describes a movement northward from a northern route toward Dablan. Carranza Con reported the expedition proceeding with a general movement and a colonization effort starting yesterday morning.
The damaged OCR text hints at someone named Greve Pictures and Mr HKraty discussing interest over the last year. It mentions jokes about waste and paper notes with figures around two hundred to seven hundred and twenty? The fragmentary lines reference a range of payments and a claim about two hundred to two hundred seven hundred words.
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