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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1923
Page
1
Women at a suffrage convention press for an amendment to the U S Constitution to guarantee equal rights for all citizens. Delegates recall 1848 resolutions and pledge to lobby senators across the country while planning to visit homes and workplaces to push the issue.
Disputed coil incident on South Number 61 led to a brawl among crew members, arrest of Andrew Cook and Thomas Regroes, and a fatal accident involving a shove from the moving train. Police reports describe a chaotic scene as authorities took suspects into custody.
Oakland officers face danger as patrolmen are urged to improve shooting and defense. Public safety chief Freak Colburn pushes tougher armor and training after a spate of violent attacks on lawmen.
A damaging blaze in Balamanba New York on July 21 injured five and caused more than 560000 in damage. The fire started in an old skating rink and swept Main Street destroying the city hall and nearby homes. Jamestown Oléan and Bradford aiding as explosions from a nearby dynamite store hurled gasoline across the area. The fire was under control by 8:00 p.m. None of the injured suffered serious harm.
Canal officials investigated false radio messages claiming the Panama Canal was blocked by rockslides. Ships along Lower California reported the impassable canal, but traffic continued uninterrupted. The messages likely originated near Mantagua Nicaragua and were broadcast widely. No rock movement since July 13 disrupted transit.
Portland police arrest William Anderson, 21, and Celia Collins, 19, after officers find them living together with a still in the kitchen. Fifty gallons of mash and five gallons of liquor are recovered. The couple, well dressed and refined in appearance, surprised officers with their demeanor.
Minneapolis July 21 Lionél West billed as the screen’s greatest athlete was arrested here on a warrant from Denver tied to an alleged $100,000 film stock sale in Colorado. Also held were Shuber Henry J. Parry and Henry Hewnand.
Ramon Contreras, wounded, recounts Villa’s fatal ambush as the bandit leader died at Parral while driving his ambulance. Tripe and others were killed, bullets struck the car, and a civilian also died in the attack. An official inquiry was planned.
In Stillwater Minnesota three surviving members of the Last Man Club of the First Minnesota Infantry held their annual banquet. They recalled Bull Run and the club’s bottle of rare wine kept since 1886. The ritual foresees a toast next year if any member remains alive.
San Diego July 21 The jury found army physician Dr L L Jacobs not guilty in the high profile murder case of Fritsi Mann. The trial, held in San Diego, saw 89 witnesses and largely circumstantial evidence presented against Jacobs who claimed innocence and faced a retrial after a prior deadlock.
CHICAGO July 2 Arthur Lorentz former editor of a German newspaper was sentenced to six months in jail and fined $1 for criminally opeling the American Legion. Lorentz, in an editorial, called Legionnaires tramps bums and vagabonds. Judge Hugo Pam noted Legion attorneys had sought clemency and that the sentence was light.
Two men were burned to death when their plane crashed near West Sandwich Ontario this evening. The victims were identified as
President Harding, in Alaska, declares opposition to turning the railroad over to private interests. He argues the Alaska railroad will become a key transportation hub and plans a congressional move to keep it government controlled. Comparisons favor private lines, but the president stresses public ownership to support future development. Mrs. Harding's recovery and appearance accompany the president during the Alaskan tour.
Los Angeles reports Dr. Helen B. Allen arraigned on Mann Act charges before U.S. Commissioner Baird with preliminary hearing set for July 2. Bond set at 2500. Accused of transporting Gladith James alias Gladith Allen, 16, into Pennsylvania for immoral purposes amid rumors of seeking fame through her “children” work in film.
United Press reports a British note to Germany discussed in Washington, Brussels and Paris outlines a plan: an impartial commission to judge Germany's ability to pay, end passive resistance, and France to reduce Ruhr troops to revive German industry. The six page note avoids commitments on Germany’s June 7 reparations proposal and emphasizes a conciliatory approach.
Washington July 21 The American government faces the European reparations crisis as Secretary Hughes reviews Britain's secrecy bound note. It proposes an expert conference to fix Germany's payment capacity, a plan France may reject. The note's contents remain confidential until key capitals can respond.
London officials signal another British bid for American assistance to resolve Europe’s reparations impasse. Sir William Johnson-Hicks confirms a copy of Britain's note to Germany was sent to Washington to pursue joint action with the United States against the reparations crisis.
Indianapolis July 21 W. W. Atterbury vice president of the Pennsylvania railroad charged the United States Railroad Labor Board with trying to create hostility between Pennsylvania executives and employees. He spoke at an employees meeting following a rebuke over a wage-representation election order. He said the board aims to pit workers against management and force an industrial war for fairness.
Mrs. Joseph Castro aged 83 is dead and her husband critically burned after their ranch house near Santa Rosa California burned to the ground when an oil stove exploded. Neighbor Antone Souza was severely burned rescuing the couple from the flames.
Paris July 21 French cabinet and war leaders weigh British note on reparations. Negotiations will continue through secret channels with no public statement until France decides on agreement or break. France seeks a middle ground while avoiding disclosure and hastily rejecting British proposals.
Transcript of testimony from the murder trial of Father Patrick Hestin case in Colma filed with the state appellate court. The defense seeks a new trial this month based on newly uncovered evidence. defendant Mightover is serving ten years to life at San Quentin and maintains innocence.
Judge David H. Leahy disbarred Richard S. S. Hanna former justice of the peace of New Mexico for conduct unbecoming a lawyer. Hanna was judged by San Miguel county courts after the Magee contempt conviction. Hanna fined $25 for contempt of court as part of the action.
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