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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
5
General G. J. Roskruge, a longtime Tucson figure respected across the city, has accepted an invitation to address the Prohibition rally tonight at the Baptist church. The elderly veteran, known for health and vitality, promises a practical speech from a seasoned business mind.
Katharine Johnstone and her sister-in-law Betle Johnstone filed petitions in Springfield to claim more than 1.7 million dollars from the estate of late John W. Bookwalter the multimillionaire. They allege compensation and services rendered during four years of European travels with Bookwalter and say their employer proposed marriage to Katharine, but his death interrupted the arrangement.
Two suffragettes were arrested at midnight Tuesday for hurling stories through five of the home office and colonial districts. The public prosecutor said the raiders violated a wartime truce between the government and suffragette leaders. The chart postponed the casts to a later date. Ornamental glass might improve small bookcases and closet doors. details offered by FW.
Fragmentary notice touts Adher-i-ka as a simple remedy for appendicitis and stomach trouble. Claims buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients clear foul matter from both lower and upper bowel with quick relief. Mentions a one spoonful dose and short treatment for chronic stomach issues.
Special to the Citizen from Nogales Arizona reports that a Mexican government order in Mexico City through Sonora rescinded the double import duty on merchandise after November 1. American wholesalers welcomed the reversal, arguing the tax would harm trade and worsen poverty in Mexico, while protests had alleged the duty favored grafters.
In Wichita Kansas political chatter surfaces about Socialists and Democrats uniting to back Benson for president. A New York group the Union for Progressive Democracy criticizes Wil son and labor eight hour day aims. Ben Daniel is praised as potential U S Marshal and sheriff candidate.
Advert shows a Tucson sale of Diamond pattern pocket cutlery at discounted prices. It promotes a large assortment and emphasizes popular models. The notice highlights seasonal pricing and invites shoppers to visit Ronstadt Co. for deals.
Ady Vien Daniels promises a good recovery as sheriff of Pima County. The ad suggests converting a screen porch into a sun parlor by fitting it with window sash and invites inquiries to F W Brown Co.
Washington November 2 Children in the District of Columbia public schools conducted a campaign to collect old newspapers and magazines sold for 217 dollars. Proceeds will fund playground equipment and other school activities with many schools receiving most of the money.
Norrie L Tip ONeill, from the Western League, is suggested as a candidate for president. President Livingston's term ends this fall amid opposition to re-election. Thomas Hickey has also been mentioned as a successor. The election is scheduled for next month.
Tucson dairies enter the state fair milk and cream contests with the aim to capture the Old Pueblo prize. September tests show Tucson leads in purity and richness of milk and cream. Edward Weil of Miller Valley dairy previously won the Harvey cup. entries close Saturday with only the cost of express shipping to Phoenix.
A section of the American ambulance field service departed Paris for Saloniki. It includes 31 ambulances, two supply cars and 25 volunteers with Lovering Hill of New York, who has led the section for 18 months on the western front, continuing as head. The unit has seen service in Alsace Lorraine and at Verdun and is cited in army orders for its work.
The Civic League will hear Elmer J. Brown of the University of Arizona discuss the initiative and referendum amendment at Friday’s meeting. The event will be held at the 46 A Ottec. Ben Daniels is noted as a potential sheriff candidate for Pima County.
A tribute recounts Judge Kibbey in the Salt River and Yuma valleys for promoting the water use doctrine, securing Reclamation Act benefits for settlers, and advancing equal suffrage, temperance, anti gambling, tax reform, prison and asylum modernization, and fair treatment of labor during a Bisbee miners strike.
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