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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1917
Page
8
The fragment hints at a Tucson event involving an Industrial Sporting Society gathering or meeting. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
President elect McKinley urges the Inaugural Committee to abandon lavish inaugural ball plans and redirect 25 000 to aid suffering abroad. He proposes 10 000 for Armenians in Turkey and 15 000 for famine relief and plague efforts in India, stressing Christian nation gratitude.
The Supreme Court ordered George W. P. Hunt to yield the governor’s office to Tom Campbell who is now the state’s undisputed governor after a lengthy legal battle. Campbell’s administration begins with steady leadership as Hunt’s five year rule ends and courts uphold the people’s choice.
The bill introduced by Roberts seeks to end nepotism in state county and city offices by prohibiting officials from employing relatives. It argues nepotism lowers service quality and favors kin, noting criticism of such practices in the Capitol at Phoenix. The piece also references a sewer pipe scandal and calls for university faculty restrictions on outside work.
After a disputed election, leaders announced a funeral for the copper camel as a post vote gesture. Once the Supreme Court decision arrived on Saturday, rivals capitulated and sent the camel to Tyr & Werner as a victory memento, noting his sound judgment amid ongoing trouble.
The Arizona Supreme Court issues a writ of mandamus and declares Tom Campbell the lawful governor after canvass and certification show he won the governorship. The decision outlines that the highest votes cast confer the office and that any contested result must await final judicial determination. Justice Cunningham dissents, arguing Campbell may be de jure. Chief Justice Franklin emphasizes prima facie title from election certificates and urges prompt, lawful remedy. Governor Campbell receives praise from former Governor Hunt and vows to assume duties while awaiting final resolution.
A. R. Beunhmer contends a $12 weekly minimum harms local female workers in Pima County. He urges amending the bill to an $8 daily rate of 20 cents per hour with exemptions for 16 and under during summer, warning of job losses and increased crime temptation from uniform wage floors.
A fragmentary 1887 item recounts local concerns in Vina County with talk of women’s unions and labor, plus noted deaths and society items. It mentions the Arizona Mining Association, a fashion loom purchase, and political committee activity in the House, all from the period.
Incomplete text discusses a stock selection process with a 15 percent rate and references Tecson and Gensine Navajo Bug. No clear event or outcome is discernible from the fragment.
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