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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
3
An inspector reports that sewer pipe unloaded from cars shows better but still poor vitrification and glazing. He deems most Y pipes unfit, not even suitable for laying, and notes life is shortened by faulty vitrification. Mayor Parker and others face scrutiny as the probe deepens.
The Bain Farm and Mountain Wagon is presented as best suited to Arizona climate with well dried lumber and wheels boiled in Unseed ol. The price is described as reasonable. The F Ronstadt Co. advertisement.
Captain Uiney Fo Meenhbir leads Company A, First Arizona Infantry, after passing war department exams for second lieutenant in the artillery. Vaeehbir, a noted Texas engineer and former city engineer, rests in Tucson. Coronel Harris signals the option that Mashir will join the regular army as second lieutenant. artillery promotions suspected.
Washington date January 25. President Wilson did not go to the Capitol today though he received callers in the White House. He will continue to meet with senators and representatives at the executive offices on days arranged, but did not plan a Capitol visit this week.
Tom Longboat, famed marathoner, arrives in Tucson en route to San Diego for a 4 match event. He plans to address students at the Indian Training School and may visit the University of Arizona. George Wharton James lectures on Living the Radiant Life at Grace Episcopal church Sunday at 7:30 PM.
Government inspector Jeff Millem, stationed at Aja for a year, resumes his long held Petrbank post. Mr Milton has been in Aja guarding valuable mining properties while shipments of toxic ore have already been made from the site.
Deputy U. S. Mineral Surveyor Fau Fernald visits Superior to survey twelve Arizona Kay Copper company claims for patent.
Articles of incorporation were filed in the county clerk’s office to form the Narra gansett Copper company. James Keles R W Langworthy and James W ferbett signed as incorporators. Capital stock consists of 1,100 400 shares at 81 each.
Two freight cars derailed early today on the Southern Pacific line at Enid Oklahoma. Meager reports offered few details on the cause but stated there were no injuries. A wreck train was sent from Terom to the scene. The ad copy markets Navajo rugs with a 15 percent discount.
Mrs. W. R. Hammond died when she attempted to swing onto a moving engine on the Paso and Southwest railroad at Tyrone New Mexico. She planned to ride a short distance on the engine.
Harry W. McBride of Ardmore Oklahoma pleaded guilty in Georgetown Texas to the murder of Frank R. McLaren a wealthy Taylor citizen and was sentenced to eight and a half years in the state penitentiary.
The first major shipment of engineering equipment for Alaska railway construction will depart Balboa on the steamer Turret Crown in February. The gear, ordered by the Alaska Engineering Commission, has largely been assembled at Panama Bay.
Manchester report says the labor conference votes more than three to one against an immediate peace proposal offer. In Washington the Hawaiian prohibition bill is favorably reported by the territories committee to the House to make Hawaii bone dry.
Reports from Casas Grandes passengers say dynamite blew down adobe houses at American field headquarters in Colonia Dublan and flooring went to Columbus New Mexico. An American passenger forecast the move would begin northward from field headquarters tomorrow. Snow blocks Union Pacific near Medicine west, delaying trains though officials aim to clear soon. U S appeal granted for priests two Zacatecas death case relief allows defense in trial.
Federal grand jury returned six sealed indictments naming 99 individuals as defendants in an election fraud probe. The marshal will arrest and present them in court when apprehended. Patriot Congress Meets at Capitol Washington with Altos Parker presiding and National Security League backing session.
Just before midnight a lavish train of thirteen cars will carry the California Fruit Growers' association members through the Southern Pacific lines. The excursion promises an ornate display outside standard travel, with the event described in grand terms and marked by ceremonial extravagance.
War briefs report Lieutenant George Guynemer has shot down his 27th aeroplane. A German surprise attack south of Berry-on-Badast last night was repelled by French forces. Front remains steady elsewhere.
London dispatch reports that on January 25 Greece formally expressed regret to Entente ministers for the December events when Greek forces at Athens fired on Entente troops.
France endures severe cold with Paris recording 17 degrees Fahrenheit and frost in Marseilles and Bordeaux. Coal shortages worsen deaths and suffering among Parisians as freezing weather lasts.
Lieut enant governor of Missouri died in Excelsior Springs today from acute dilation of the heart. Mr Northcott was president of the Inter Ocean Security Company and formerly led the Modern Woodmen of America.
In Havre France on January 25 workers at the Schneider Steel Works return to their jobs after an appeal by Al Bert Thom Es minister of manufactures. The labor action ends with the employers resuming operations.
Desperate fighting continues in the Riga region as the war office reports German forces repulsed near Tiemarne die and dis lodged near the marsh outskirts, with German drives back in the eastern outskirts.
Berlin reports the lengthy unresolved issue over the differences between Austria and the commercial treaty tying Austria Hungary with Germany will be taken up. The discussion spans diplomatic channels and may affect Allied relations in Europe.
Berlin dispatch reports German forces on the Ruaso Ga line in the north captured positions after fighting on a six mile front. German reserves failed to stop the advance, taking more than 1700 prisoners and 13 machine guns.
L. H. Long, vice-president of the Arizona Eastern, will return to Tucson from Phoenix Sunday, per railroad headquarters. Long was seriously injured in an automobile accident a month ago.
The funeral for Amesio Garcia, who died after a fall at the Tein Rutter mine shaft, was postponed today. An unusually large turnout of relatives and friends prompted elaborate services at the Cathedral as his father from Anence arrived.
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