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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1916
Page
4
Citizens including Parker and Blishbors push for solid police funding and efficiency. They oppose ongoing costly assessments and bond rescues while demanding a “day’s work” policy for employees. A shift from city manager limits to a mayoral ability to “clean house” is urged as voters prepare to speak on December 11.
The piece notes half the Union to be dry after Tuesday’s vote with Alaska also voting prohibition. It lists 22 dry states including Michigan Montana Nebraska and South Dakota and mentions potential adoptions in Utah and Florida. Also discusses national prohibition prospects and political shifts around Governor Hunt and Tom Campbell. It condemns bootleggers and gamblers in the city.
The Rev W M Jennings, pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, has resigned because of ill health. His family plans to stay in Manhopen View as leadership moves proceed. A new pastor is being considered and official arrangements are pending.
Clark Leaming Studio at 615 Hast Fifth St offers advanced instruction in all schools and languages of great composers. Emphasizes musicianship and correct voice production as core skills for singers. Beginner lessons available, prices not prohibitive, with a teacher devoted to broad vocal essentials.
Tucson election notes Parker pledges to enforce the law and hold the mayor and city marshal to duty. He calls for clean government, warns against gambling, and promotes the prohibition amendment as supported by state voters. An ad for The Schwerer Machine Company irrigation products is included.
A note urging readers to take Chamberlains Tablets after supper to correct constipation. The ad claims the tablets are mild and widely available and promotes Schweitzer Machine Co. Tucson as irrigation engineers. Also mentions the Mitchells arriving next week at a motel in 1917.
The government charges the Southern Pacific railroad with violating interstate labor hours law. William Wilson, former chief dispatcher, and Henry Jones are key witnesses as the case proceeds in federal court. Alice O Laughlin admitted guilt for attempting to import merchandise from Mexico and paid a $150 bond.
A new Tucson telephone directory is being prepared with over two thousand names. The book will be consulted daily by thousands and every resident should be listed for their own good. Copy closes November 26, 1916. Telephone or call our managers Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company.
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