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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
5
The Standard Oil Company of California announced an eight hour workday for all refinery and producing department crews. The change applies across the organization with no further alterations expected at this time.
Readers report a druggist note offering relief from soreness with two strengths priced 50 cents and one dollar. The advertisement mentions no rubbing required and targets general comfort.
An old style advertisement touts Kawarda Olive Tablets as a gentle remedy for constipation. It claims the tablets loosen hard stools without pain and promote natural relief using olive oil and natural ingredients.
In Arizona, Cords Paige from Phoenix wins the Douglas Phoenix road race at the state fair grounds. Bert Hines and Pete Thomason follow. Harold Wells suffers a dramatic accident, knocking Wells out of a potential prize. Officials await Florence check sheets to finalize awards. race timing remains disputed amid rough road conditions.
Standard Oil wins all three top cars in the Douglas to Phoenix race yesterday as Red Crown gas line and Zeroline oil supplied by Standard Oil Company prove decisive. For shelving and cases for offices or stores see F. W. Brown & Co. adv.
A group linked to illegal smuggling faces a federal court appearance after a triad jury found them guilty of arranging shipments. The defendants, named in court records, are ordered to appear Saturday in Chartes oret to answer charges of trafficking and procuring illegal goods. Police and military officers seized the contraband in October.
Harnes wild animal circus scheduled to perform this afternoon could not raise its big tents because of unusually strong winds. Repeated attempts failed as tents were blown over. Shows hoped for tonight but organizers fear delays may prevent erecting the tents in time.
Central Trades Council plans a large city carnival next week. Wortham Shows will host midway attractions and a trained animal exhibit. The event features a Revelation show and other performances, opening Monday at 7 pm with entire setup on Twelfth Street.
A report from the bureau details multiple executives and former players connected to a regional sports organization. Names include George siney, Petehear, Turton, and Jerk Neylen among others. The dispatch notes movements and arrivals of several figures linked to the committee and local governance.
Portland mother Mrs Samuel Adair receives a horse sent by the War Department for her son Lieutenant Rodney Adair who was killed at Carri Tah Welleo in battle. The horse, Now 14-May Lee, arrived with the dispatch indicating the family’s loss and the nation’s tribute.
Ten persons were injured in a head on crash on the Evansville & Eastern Interurban line near Yankeeton in Warrick County. A relief car with doctors rushed to the scene.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railway filed suit in federal court at Lincoln to test the Adamson eight hour law. District Attorney Allen and several railroad men are named as defendants. A temporary injunction is sought to restrain Allen and others from enforcing the law.
The funeral for Jerry Davia, who died recently in New Mexico, will be held this afternoon from All Saints. Friends are invited. Burial will be under the auspices of the Knights of Columbus.
Official returns show Governor and Senator elected with Democratic majorities. Democrats gain governor, senator, congressman, and many state tickets, while Republicans win land commissioner, lieutenant governor, supreme court justice, and state auditor. Attorney general race remains contested.
El Paso and nearby valleys endured their first freeze of the year with a 21 degree low. Destitute Mexican families in El Paso and Juarez received aid as coal was distributed to applicants through the Associated Charities aided by local merchant Haymon Krupp.
Grand Junction Colorado November 14 Following his conversion at a religious meeting last night Andrew J Daniels told police he was a member of a gang that killed Policeman Thomas Russell in New York years ago He is being held pending advices from New York.
A Toowm university club assembles for a parade to the university game. Members and guests alike attend the event led by De Whitmore of Arizona Hospital.
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