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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1923
Page
2
A garbled OCR text reports a liquor seizure incident at Port Piens and a related arrest. It mentions cases of or and 28 quarts of whiskey, with no further details on suspects or outcomes. The fragment highlights police action and a failed burglary attempt.
Army officials outline a summer program to feed 30 000 soldiers at 70 cents per day at training camps. The plan includes a basic ration of staple foods, fresh fruit and milk, with menus for each day and meals prepared on the open market near camps. The program aims to provide balanced nutrition during training for young soldiers aged 17 to 26, with menus adjusted to appetites and local markets.
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo testified under subpoena in the Morse shipbuilding defense case. He described his 1919 involvement after forming a New York law partnership and stated he acted only as counsel for the Virginia Shipbuilding Corporation in a dispute with the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
Horticulturist A F Kinnison says 500 to 800 acres of lettuce will be planted in Yuma early this fall. Alta shipments from the Salt River Valley are high quality and early. First crates reach eastern markets at 5.55 per 18 pound crate. Cantaloupe shipments move at 75 carloads from Salt River Valley. A Kinnison heads to northern state for July 19 21 extension conference.
On the eve of tomorrow’s special franchise election in Phoenix predictions favored the Tucson Phoenix and Tidewater rail road right of way franchise passing by a wide margin. The city’s registered voters reached a historic high with no organized opposition to the grant.
An Aristan division of the Intermediate Rate association was organized last night at the Phoenix chamber of commerce meeting. FP. PR. Helm of Phoenix was appointed to select a committee representing towns statewide.
Five men claiming Tucson origins were arrested by Inspector F Woods of the Nogales U S customs office on a liquor smuggling charge. The detainees are Rageen Roevare Fie Benitez Jose Ortega Vicente Hernandez and Juan Janez.
The Western livestock report shows pastures and ranges in good condition with ranges above June 1 levels in Idaho Kansas Nebraska Nevada Oregon and Colorado Montana and the cattle and sheep herds also benefiting. Estimates for fall marketing vary by state with Arizona California Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Oregon Oklahoma Texas Utah and Wyoming predicting sizable fat cattle stockers and feeders.
The Leviathan completes its first round trip as an American flag passenger liner. On the voyage home it carried 1700 passengers, 259 first class, 12 second class, and 16 third class. Notables aboard included Albert D. Lasker and Senator Hiram Johnson, plus several United States Shipping Board officials.
The fragment notes that the commission planned to prosecute certain individuals under the provisions granting that power, indicating legal action pending.
President Marine announced the ranking of Pima county top scholar Themagg Creme Hudapeth with Tom Royse Johnson as alternate. Awards go to each county with five hundred dollar stipends supporting study at the state university, selecting one winner and one alternate per county.
Edgar Locker ran away from Mt Lemner to claim money alleged due for May and June work at the Arizona Daily Star. Mrs. Locker said he worked long hours, that the paper violated child labor laws, and that no wages were paid, prompting a tense chase before he was found near Casa Grande.
Kot Grotto notes the death of J. J. Ziegel at a regular meeting and forwards a resolution of sympathy to Ziegel's widow. The resolution honors his years of service, deems him a devoted member, and extends deepest sympathy to his family. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to the family and Tucern press.
The Pittsburgh plus case with United States Steel and subsidiaries closed its evidence phase before the FTC. Counsel Corlett described extensive statistics on steel prices from 1918 to present, comparing Western shipments with Pittsburgh prices to clarify the record.
Heavy overnight rain caused rivers and creeks to overflow their banks in Denver and nearby towns. Residents prepared for possible dam failure as Castlewood dam threatened to breach and flood the Cherry Creek valley, with warnings and emergency communication keeping vigil through the night.
18 ANGELES July 11 Detectives investigate the death of Med Man L Patterson a former business figure tied to Chiesge and Tyler Texas authorities scrutinize circumstances surrounding his demise.
Federal guards removed barricaded mayor Juan Leera and 14 political supporters from the Mexicali city hall after a weekend siege that left three police officers dead and several wounded. Authorities warned that trouble could resume if the federal court order from Tijuana is not upheld. Other Cooperativists supporters gathered across the border in Ensenada Tecate and nearby towns as tensions mounted along the U S Mexico frontier.
A 10 year old girl wounded by her 19 year old brother in a shotgun accident at 27 Fourth Street remains in a weakened but improving condition at St Marys Hospital. Dr Meade Clyne reported the child slept well and was resting after a difficult night, amid hope for a full recovery. The injured girl is the daughter of Dr G M Butler, head of mining and engineering at the university.
The body found at the Moelly Wood residence was described as possibly a suicide or death from natural causes. Investigators reported no evidence supporting homicide and said an autopsy would determine the exact cause.
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