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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1916
Page
4
A commentary from Shadow Lawn on President Wilson’s conduct and character. It questions his stance on Mexican affairs arbitration Adamson Law and re election fund raising methods. The piece asks whether a minority president can claim the title of gentleman and critiques his support of foreign trade and attacks on opponents.
Oscar Pease is presented as a capable candidate for justice of the peace in Tucson. The article cites his thirty five years in Arizona with seventeen in Tucson, roles in the Signal Corps, government service, and as an agent and dispatcher in several towns. It praises his judgment, poise, and honesty, urging Tucsem precinct voters to consider his qualifications for the November seventh election.
The piece extols Ben Daniels as highly qualified for sheriff of Pima County, citing long law enforcement service in multiple states, roles as head of police in Dodge City Guthrie and Cripple Creek, service as a Rough Rider, Spanish American War veteran, and U S Marshal in Arizona. It notes his residence in Tucson and mining work, plus Roosevelt endorsement and a pledge of conscientious, attentive duties.
The Republican slate listed includes Charles E. Hughes and Charles W. Fairbanks with Joseph H. Kibbey Henry L. Eads John C. Greenway W. W. Cooke and Norman J. McKenzie among candidates. The announced ticket signals party alignment for upcoming elections.
The article contrasts Woodrow Wilson and Charles E Hughes via 1907 1909 quotes about labor and open shop politics. It cites Wilson speaking at a banquet and a New York labor newspaper's assessment of Hughes labor record to urge Arizona labor unions to consider who truly favors workers.
United States Senator William J. Borah of Idaho, who has spoken for Hughes and Fairbanks in Wisconsin, is seriously ill in Fond du Lac. He was taken ill with a severe cold and developed a high fever of 102 degrees, requiring medical care and a trained nurse.
The Tucson Citizen hints at a promotion offering a free Pord to readers who follow instructions published in the paper. Aimed at engaging local residents, the gimmick emphasizes attainable ownership with no cost.
Gordon Canningharm of American Steam Cleaning Works wed Sybil Anderson a former Southern Pacific employee. Both recently lived in San Francisco. Also announced this morning the marriage of Genaro P Serrano to Terea Pelion, both of Tucson.
Federal homestead survey inspector Reynalls arrives for checks on settler surveys in this district. Headquarters are in Washington with recent work traced to California. He will verify surveys on homestead holdings and report findings to officials.
A Halloween party at the Armory with Georgie Hunt Bobby Owen Carl Hayden and others turns into a lighthearted election spoof. The youths boast about stunts taunt spooks and jab at politics as locals rumor about past favors and future ballots.
New York November 1 imports of British gold stay brisk despite bankers forecast. Gold coin and bullion totaling 6,560,600 dollars arrived from Canada via J P Morgan Co with 6,500,000 placed at the clearing house for the New York English bank and the remainder sent to the assayer.
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