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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1916
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text references labor concerns and a push by actors toward a federation. It mentions the White Rats and a 1917 charter, plus a death notice for Bishop Wilson of the Methodist church aged 88. The readable fragments imply conflict between working people and theater unions within a broader labor debate.
A market snippet lists noon quotations for copper and industrial stocks including Anaconda Copper Kennecott Pan American, American Sugar refining, Amoco and various rail and steel firms. Prices show mixed losses and gains with notable entries such as Copper 33% for Arizona Copper and Western Union at 2.
A brisk first hour saw Gains in American Sugar Allied chemical and several named companies with United States Steel holding steady. Copper and other metals lagged despite overall market strength as traders weighed technicals and speculation. total volume reached about 1,800,000 shares.
Fragmentary OCR lists mining districts, mills, and ownership tags such as Butte, United Verde, New Cornelia, Nipissing, North Butte, and Copper Range. It references ore yields, percentages, and company abbreviations, hinting at historic mining property valuations and output in a western U.S. copper region.
Chicago November 24 grain market shows fresh strength as European supply fears ease and Argentina crops stay bullish. Reports predict lower Egyptian shipments, while Russian famine pressures modestly restrain bears. Prices rise with December around 1.42 to 1.18 and May near 1.88, before a brief setback.
The article reports mixed results in livestock markets with inconsistent demand for cattle and hogs. Prices softened by session end as buyers pulled back, while farm receipts and feed outlook influence livestock marketing and winter feeding plans.
Fragmentary market notes from Kansas City report December and May futures. The entries list wheat, corn, white and yellow corn variants, and price markers such as 01.85 and 74 dollars, with unclear lot designations and months.
Cattle and hog receipts vary with mixed results across Chicago and Kansas City markets. Chicago receipts near 44 000 hogs, cattle 16 000, calves and sheep totals listed with price ranges. Kansas City reports higher receipts around 21 000 with cattle and hog figures and price lines for steers, heifers, calves, and sheep.
Denver supply data indicate cadle receipts at 24,000 and steady reels with steers around 86.50, cows 65.40, and feeders near 65.50. Hog receipts reach 660 with top bids at 9.45 and bulk around 9.40 to 8.50. Sheep receipts about 3,000 with lambe around 10.20 to 11.25 and cows near 86.50 to 7.05.
New York market reports a price of 1.75 for Midating wetend cotton at sales, reflecting a rise in spot values for the day.
CABO PRICES CHINGO November 21 Butter hieber Creamery receipts and cases total 2 679 with unchanged options. Poultry showe fowls 1194e springs.
The bulletin lists New York copper prices for December to July with figures like 820.54 10 7 20.87 70.97 and London spot copper at £144 alongside £929 0s electrolytic £143 spot 188 13s futures C190 109. Liverpool market shows good middling at 812.43 with bids 12.52 and low middling 29.97 amid a 7 000 sale.
Kansas City notes list prices and firsts for batter creamery poultry and other farm goods. Items include 21 cents for packing and 784 units for Eres firsts with many odd spellings and abbreviated terms from the market page.
The dispute centers on rate reductions not offered by transcontinental railroads and steamship lines, with hearings set for a week in Chicago and sessions announced for Salt Lake City San Francisco Spokane Portland. J C Campbell of Spokane leads Intermountain efforts seeking lower rates to protect western business and shipping interests.
A Tucson carnival for the Trades Council opened this afternoon on Twelfth street after a delay from Phoenix state fair closures. The Great Wortham company presents a variety of acts including a Tortune theatre sight and a Trip to Mars, with tents booths and festive gear drawing public interest.
An advertisement item notes strips and rippings from Sass and a load, featuring F. Wo Brown & Co. The notice highlights pricing and service details for the period.
Tucson art lovers are invited to a three day show of modern paintings from the California Art Club at the Desert House. The collection showcases American landscape painters inspired by the West with works from Arizona California and New Mexico subjects. Students are urged to attend and a prize will be awarded for the best painting by a high school student reader.
Vice President Billard of North Dominion Copper Mining leaves Globe for New York to place the shares on the curb market. Most stock is held by Art Soma capital. the dispatch notes the North Dominion ownership profile improving as the project advances. Work on a new shaft proceeds with a high grade ore body expected within 200 feet. A car from the Banker shaft is being prepared for shipment in December.
A cross inquiry from Atlantic City questions Tucson chamber finances and publicity methods. The Gullkder notes a monthly outline by secretary Joan F. Myer detailing the plan and tax levy considerations.
Refugees arriving in Nogales describe a perilous journey from Parral during Villa's advance. They recount leaving mines near Parral, fleeing to the mountains, and settling near Santa Rosalia after Villa entered Parral. They mention Americans, a British subject, a German, a Cuban, and locals among those who sought safety.
A Juarez sourced report says a telegraph line south of Chihuahua City was cut, sparking unease in the state capital and fears Villa may attack from the south. Mexican Consul Scriang Bravo relayed interruptions in telegraph service from Chihuahua City as skirmishes near Bachimba Canyon involved General Oxtuma and Villa bandits, though not decisive.
The dean of directors of the city chamber of commerce was announced, with the chamber thus provided with guidance from a senior district leader. The move signals ongoing organizational leadership changes within the chamber.
Weather bureau reports widespread crop damage from a November cold wave. West and south regions in Washington suffer severe losses, while California sees frost and light damage though some areas report minimal impact. No major reports of weather-related injuries or fires accompany the event.
Sunday funeral services were held for Overbeck Jr at Parker Undertaking with burial at Vineon. Mr. Irwerdbeck, formerly employed by Randalps, was well known among railroad men.
Brig. Gen. Swift arrives in Mexico en route to El Paso district. He tours the Meritalations and aviation branch activities as part of General Pererine's command structure, with comments from George Bell Jr. on the El Paso district operations and duties.
In Allie-Chalmers motors core loss and heating have been eliminated by insulation. Schweitzer Machine Co., Tucson. Adv.
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