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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1923
Page
1
Local report details a park incident involving an attack and poisoning scare. Authorities investigate possible gifts or favors linked to the case while residents urge safety and visibility measures. No suspect named. no arrests reported.
Reported dispatches describe President Harding’s train voyage toward San Francisco paused by crowds at stations. Officials say cabinet members and security teams monitor the president’s health after a previous attack while the trip proceeds toward Yosemite with adjustments to route and schedule.
California July 24 A special session of Congress to aid wheat farmers is urged by Senators McNary and Stanfield. They meet with Secretary Hoover and Cabinet members to discuss a minimum price or financing options for the 1913 crop. Hoover hints at a possible 30 cent per bushel bonus, but critics warn it could boost production and burden the treasury.
Spokane report quotes W C Carpenter federal labor director saying inland empire harvest labor shows no shortage. Workers from nearby towns fill shifts while others are sent out through local Beattie office.
In Indianapolis on July 24 Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi denounced the Harding administration for foreign policy inaction. He blamed high transportation rates and the foreign situation for farmers woes and urged a special session of Congress to determine relief after his Alaska trip.
Fred W. Winchell, renowned mining engineer and former president of the American Institute of Mining Engineers, died in Los Angeles of heart trouble. He had recently returned from Butte Montana where he did engineering work and was succeeded as AI.M.E. president by Herbert Hoover. The death came as a surprise after a period of good health.
July 14 J C Stunfck, 31, of New Port New York, shot by officers in Miamisburg after kidnapping H E Graham Xenia chief of police. Graham and Patrolman Spencer answered a disturbance call at Harry Clark home where Stunick was reportedly causing trouble.
Report from Mexico City states Franchero Villa left a fortune of 7,000,000 pesos. The hoard, tied to Villa, remains undiscovered as authorities continue pursuit and investigation into his assets and escape.
Chicago reports refiners piping heads of the Mid-Continent field welcomed the inquiry by U S District Attorney Edward A. Olsen into a possible Sherman act violation. Edwin Le Weiss will assess if the plan to clone plants and suspend output could lift gasoline costs as executives meet in Kansas City to urge crude price cuts.
Jesse Troeh of Portland, famed for shot gun expertise, won the 29th annual tournament of the Sportsmen's Association of the Northwest in Portland. The victory, his third, necessitates a new trophy for 1974 as seen Taine today at the 10 yard line.
United States coal commission members weigh a strong demand to settle the wage and working conditions dispute between anthracite operators and miners. They favor informal intervention to avoid a strike and emphasize quick action before the commission's September 22 expiration. Production figures show 2,000,000 tons weekly with 56,405,000 tons mined year to date through July 21, up from last year.
Atlantic City figures condemn the check off system as the anthracite wage conference dissolves. The Bituminous Operators' Special Committee seeks full abolition of the check off with a US Coal Commission move. Job e Brydon and John L. Lewis clash over funds and industry control claims.
A Tokyo dispatch reports Chinese Foreign Minister Wellington Kee has not paid formal calls to the Japanese ambassador in Peking. The apparent discourtesy could trigger a formal protest from Tokyo to China or the Japanese foreign office.
Former Governor Thomas E Campbell said the Colorado Compact should be a campaign issue in Coconino County's September election for Senator mugwrig Campbell's successor. He predicted the pro ratification candidate would win regardless of party and criticized Governor Hunt's economy promises. He noted state departments returned funds to the general fund and called economy slow under Hunt's leadership.
United Press dispatch from Saas July 26 reports Berliners flee the capital before a major Communist demonstration against Fascists and the government. Declining marks, food shortages, and security fears drive weekend exodus to Holland as shopkeepers fortify against looting and authorities vow full force. Chancellor Cuno disheartened and weighing resignation. Reichstag to convene August 8.
Honolulu reports a Japanese wire that the Chinese government intends enlarging its air forces. The claim follows Dr Keo’s foreign affairs post and earlier plans for a bureau of immigration and more consular offices. The Japanese budget also signals more aircraft for army and aviation activities in Japan.
Berlin reports say Pasict organizations across Germany plan to defend against demonstrations and potential violence by communists on Sunday. In Cologne police found twenty fascists with more than a quarter ton of dynamite hidden in candy boxes. Black Shirts groups, including ex-officers and farmer boys, are forming to protect against communists, with leaders warning followers not to demonstrate openly.
In Qarland California a 2000 boilermakers and ship fitters strike is called for Monday by Boilermakers Union local 6. The dispute centers on wages paid outside shipyards versus lower shipyard wages. Four Oakland and two San Francisco yards would be affected if the strike proceeds. Employers plan to keep yards running despite the labor action.
MONTGOMERY Ala July 22 The Alabama legislature will be asked to close all private and parochial schools in the state. A bill introduced by Senator H C Mudgins patterned after the Oregon statute is in committee and likely to be reported for action early next week. It would require attendance at public schools for children ages seven to sixteen with the home tutor exception.
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