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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1917
Page
5
An editor notes debates over the United States approach to Mexico under Diaz rule. The policy, rooted in two guiding principles, faces misgivings about American involvement and aims to balance recognition with restraint as Mexico seeks its own path amid instability. The piece discusses hopes for quiet influence and caution against overreach.
New arrivals in town advertise rooms for rent and modest houses for lease. Listings note western quarter farm house bedding options and phone contacts for inquiries. Some residents seek reliable tenants with good credit, including references and residence precautions.
New York January 16 and January 30 reports show the Rocky Mountain Club of New York diverting more than 506000 toward Belgian relief. The club postponed its luxury clubhouse project to feed Belgian children under Herbert Hoover's relief commission. The fund aims to reach about 1060000 to purchase nourishing food for Belgian youth.
The government files a federal suit in New York against the Pan-American Commission Corporation Sol Wexier and others alleging anti trust conspiracy to restrain interstate and foreign trade in sisal and to raise sisal prices nationwide.
At the Juarez El Paso border the U S health officers accept Mexican Juarez health certificates at the quarantine station as labor shortages hinder crossing. The Bat Riots were quelled at opening, arrests made of three Mexicans linked to the bridge mob, including Francesca Viesca, Narciso Cisneros, and Nicolas Perez.
The article recounts Captain R. Serrano, a Mexican leader under Villa, visiting Tucson with General Santa Cruz on a bandit mission. He praised Villa, claimed pride in being a bandit, and vowed Villa would defeat Carranza after US forces leave, signaling a later reversal in allegiance.
Jett Spurlock alias Tom Myers is in federal custody for involvement in the Apache Arizona and Bliss Oklahoma train robberies. The U S court in Tucson will reopen to finish the November term with sixteen grand jury cases and twenty five expected. Key cases include Joe Davis Lulu Mayes and Wo Berthoff for California Limited train robbery and conspiracy. Fred Garguila faces a white slave charge involving Mabel Shaw from Los Angeles.
The United States Steel Corporation in New York on January 20 announced an extra quarterly dividend of 14 percent with the usual 1 percent disbursement. The quarter’s earnings reached 165,968.34 dollars, a new high, while 1916 earnings totaled 222,462,086 dollars, more than double any prior year.
A janitor used concentrated root beer syrup to polish floors at the Varsity Cr Shop, spilling most of the supply. Clerk and proprietor J. L. Bookman discuss the mess, uncertainty, and cleanup efforts after the sticky mishap disrupted normal operations.
A city night patrol nets Louis Bargas in a burglary spree affecting homes and businesses. Property owners report losses including clothes watches a revolver and a coat. Police continue investigations into incidents at the Baptist church and local shops and apartments as residents recount thefts and burglaries.
Five members of the Meints family died after eating pancakes made with arsenic contaminated flour on a farm near Kankakee Illinois. The mother Mies K Meints and grandmother were among those who prepared the food using a suspect pancake flour. Victims include Fred age 28 Theolare 26 Irvin 21 Mine 24 and Clarence Meints the grandson 4.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Constantinople confirming Parliament approved adopting the Gregorian calendar on government recommendation. The Mohammedan lunar calendar in use then runs twelve lunar months starting in July of the Gregorian year.
On January 26 a formal announcement announced a merger of three Cleveland banks with resources totaling 122.6 million. Union Nations Bank and Bank of Commerce National Association will operate as four units with about 50.66 million in deposits. Citizens Saving & Trust Company will operate separately with around 60.01 million.
News reaches Tucson of the death of Mrs. Webster Street widow of Arizona territorial supreme court chief justice. Her only surviving child Julia Street Upton sent the telegram from Los Angeles. Funeral planned for Wednesday at Pierce Undertaking, 810 Flower Street, Los Angeles.
Tom Fairweather, Des Moines councilman and longtime professional baseball figure, purchased Frank Isbell's share of the Des Moines Western League ball club, becoming sole owner. Isbell had recently bought Wichita's Western League club and drifted from sight, later resurfacing near Douglas and Tucson claiming relatives there. Serrano, once allied with General Obregon, also figures in the era's military links.
Detroit officials announced the sale of the Detroit Journal, an afternoon newspaper, with new owners listed as N. Wright and H. Thalheimer of Toledo and C. Vernam and Paul Block of New York. The sale involved former publisher T. Clyne, a political figure, and occurred amid local political activity at the time.
A puzzling fragment describes methods to lift corn without harming surrounding flesh, using odd phrases and rhythmic instruction. The text repeats an imperative refrain and questions the reason behind the approach.
An advertising line notes W. E. Murphey at 55 West Congress with phone listing 1265 87 92 and a statement that they handle insurance in all its companies.
Abi Was introduced in the state senate to abolish the company store and make it a misdemeanor for employers to issue non redeemable pay certificates. The measure seeks wages not withheld for such notes. The bill, sponsored by Senator Whipple, faces live debate as the house advances. Northern, Eastern, and Southern districts push for a 900 dollar appropriation. Capitol staff are furloughed again as Governor Campbell signs vouchers.
Cheyenne Wyoming January 26 Dyn amite will be used to clear the frost from the railroad tracks in Wyoming officials said the mixture was too hard for snowplows The ore track cleared last night remains clear today and all trains on the road were moving steadily
Secretary Baker announced that after 25,600 national guardsmen return home from the Mexican border additional militiamen would be sent to the border. Plans depend on transportation facilities and timing.
Washington January 26 The state naval committee ordered a favorable report on the nomination of Dr Cary T Grayson President Wilsons naval aide and personal physician as medical director in the navy and rear admiral The committee opposition was led by Senators Lodge and Poinchester foreshadowing a floor fight
A note from Murphy Brewers at 6 W Congress St advertises a demonstration car priced around 980 dollars. Details mention Sia and elder performer as potential buyers and a 64 or 360-8 model for display.
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