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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
4
Citizens protest a North side sewer line arguing the pipe fails contract specifications and seepage tests. An inspector deems 75 percent of the pipe Class B or C, unable to meet vitrification standards, while remaining sections show mixed quality and earlier sections already laid.
Mulford Winsor of Yuma pushes a bill to make publishing anonymous political attacks a felony. The paper argues the measure infringes free speech and press rights and should not apply to newspapers already liable under libel laws.
The State Supreme Court's Chief Justice Alfred Franklin explains he will issue a timely ruling in the de facto governor case. He cites public pressure and the administration's halt to state affairs, urging patience while judges consider the matter.
The piece argues paper costs and shrinking pages force editors to cut padding and shorten every section. It notes condensed news demands more careful work, cites carbon copy reuse, and questions local officials on bootlegging and reforms.
The Citizen reports on legislative activity with focus on bills considered this week. Key lawmakers push budget items, committee advances, and potential policy changes affecting local governance and state programs.
Odd clipped lines describe a civic or social scene with unfamiliar words and missing context. The readable bits hint at patrons, activity, and a wedge or gap in engagement without clear subjects or actions to identify.
The draft bill faces opposition and praise as senators discuss funding caps for normal schools and colleges in Arizona. Public defenders and labor figures weigh positions while University prep and facilities receive attention. The House prepares for hearings amid accusations of misconduct and calls for stricter oversight.
Affidavits of labor list mines in Ri verbell district for 1016 by G BE Byker and in Growler district for 1916 by Sam Clark. Notices of location cite five to ¢ mines in Ajo district by J BE Meoberts and J H Streaer, Maitice of location ots.
Twenty years ago today in the town notes several items appear. A arrest is mentioned affecting a person tied to property, while Freeman of the Consol Federal Bank suffers a medical attack. Genera George J. Noskrugewart is named president of a Civil Engineers association in Pion field. Proctor family returns from Sokemenville after a dangerous moment for Fronter’s father. M Sanford arrives in the city after a southern excursion. Tucson reports growing prosperity and is hailed as the Queen City of the South west. Albert Setai, Swiss native, is found dead near a store. The local community owes gratitude to Manager Wi Rent for an operatic traction event. Walters of Baltimore arrives in Tresen to convert with the ct.
A notice of timber sale on 666 acres at 8 per acre by Manning with F. Marke y. Also power of attorney regeneration and appointment notices involving American Surety Co and executives Hartman Laneworth Preckien Besetten. Transactions reference The Narragansett Copper Co and related corporate agents.
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