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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1916
Page
8
Citizens debate the leaky sewer line as court action looms. They argue the city officials failed to insist on tests and protect taxpayers, urging repairs now to avoid higher costs and wider street disruption later.
A bitter city Democratic primary over mayor and city marshal included claims that Deputy Forbes and Sheriff Vinacette aided bootleggers jailed for prior crimes by removing them to vote. The piece argues this violates the Federal Corrupt Practices Act and urges prohibition of such actions in the general election.
The campaign in Arizona is described as unusual for the Republican drive led by Campbell. It emphasizes fiscal reform, honest administration, and elimination of costly commissions, arguing voters face state bankruptcy versus a businesslike government serving all people. Independent voters are urged to back Campbell for nonpartisan leadership.
The Arizona Daily Star asserts Governor Hunt circulated fake bartender letters to hurt his opponent. He allegedly sent the letters in a Phoenix letter to Elder Stump of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, showed copies to a temperance worker, and sent copies to a county ticket candidate in Tucson with instructions to use them. He has not denied the circulation, and Phoenix papers offered him space to respond.
Vera Zoe Schurtz, Republican nominee for County School Superintendent, is a long time Tucson resident and an Indiana Goshen high school graduate with a Michigan BA. She has teaching experience and has tutored local students aiming for college entrance, signaling strong qualifications.
The Citizen backs Miss Schultz pointing to her training in church work and teaching. It notes her experience preparing students for advanced lines and her role as secretary to the pastor. It argues her career fits county superintendent duties and urges Tucson parents to vote for her.
A joint Democratic and Republican committee in Phoenix promotes Judge Kibbet’s public service record. They cite his doctrine on water rights, Reclamation Act use for settlers, and reforms as governor, legislator, and judge, plus his stance on labor, crime, taxes, and prisons.
In New York on November 4 Hughes addresses the public from his youth home area. He praises patriotism unity and liberty while advocating an American administration and peace after the war. He vows to uphold right of American citizens and laments alien interference as he reflects on democratic ideals and national resilience.
A speaker warns that after heavy wartime profits a false prosperity could fade. He argues rivals seek political gain, urges conserving love of country, and warns of Europe expanding production postwar while American wages must be protected to keep markets open. He frames labor interests and industry as pivotal to national endurance.
A speaker defends labor gain and calls for shared prosperity under a fair system. He denounces claimed price cuts that did not materialize and urges policies that reward workers and broaden the benefits of national prosperity for ordinary people.
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