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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1916
Page
5
Report from Nogales describes refugees arriving and interacting with local officials. The piece notes appearances and individuals connected with the camp, including a well known character and several officers monitoring arrivals.
New York reports fear that blond Eskimos could disrupt the Stefansson expedition. Stefansson cites a falling out with Sytema etapa and notes illness, starvation, and alleged witchcraft accusations complicating relations. If death occurs, the rift with the group could become serious.
The Supreme Court hears two West Virginia cases challenging the Webb Kenyon Act on interstate liquor shipments for personal use in dry regions. Prohibitionists argue the act delegates federal power over interstate commerce, while liquor interests claim state bans suffice. Decisions could test federal versus state enforcement across several states.
In a city dispute over sewer construction Monier says Ruthrauff warned him not to use brick pipes as tests would be severe. He alleges the city engineer opposed brick outfall sewers and blamed contractors for costs while arguing to replace paid bricks with cheaper ones.
Mrs Juana Torres de Villa claims to be Francisco Villa's second wife and died recently in Guadalajara Mexico. She had lived in Los Angeles after his bandit phase and returned during the Carrizal affair. Luz Corral, Villa's first wife, is believed to be in Havana Cuba.
The Central Leather company announces an extra 2 percent dividend on common stock in addition to the regular 4 percent quarterly dividend, bringing total common stock disbursement to 7 percent for the year. Also includes unrelated advertisements for roof paint and Schweitzer Machine Co. Tucson ad.
Bowie daily notes list Southern Pacific agent Lawrence in Tucson this week and Lola Tomlinson leaving for Phoenix. Train crews Glass and Carr reassigned to Bowie, Mildred Lawrence tied to Constance Freese in Olga. Geneva Baker from Minneapolis marries Max Kreager of Safford, then travels to Safford. Reverend Foreman officiates. Several locals moved or visited including Jney Ryan returning to Tacoma, Joseph Rakda at Bowle services, Schupp reassigned from Turson to Bowie-Deming, Foworth League set secular at M E church with literary musical program.
Bleakley of TP Pennsylvania, a congressman elect, piloted by Sgt. William Ficker of the U S Army, flew from Philadelphia to Washington in his own biplane. The trip took hours with a stop in Baltimore suburbs. Bleakley says he was the last man to come to Congress by airplane.
Obituary notes Dr. Percival Lowell, renowned astronomer and founder of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff Arizona. It highlights his Mars canal observations, theories on Martian civilization, long career from Harvard to expeditions in Tripoli and the Andes, and his impact on Arizona science.
The Missoula born Jeanette Rankin, a Republican and doctor, would take her seat with 439 votes and face a House of Representatives unaccustomed to a female member. A bold debut awaits as Rankin's speech could mark a watershed moment in congressional history.
A Nov 1917 report says the Entente powers presented fresh demands to Switzerland. Swiss dispatches note food and other supplies are blocked in Italian and French ports until Switzerland complies with terms tied to Allied and German imports. The dispute centers on oil lubricated German machine parts and copper wire power transfers from Entente nations.
In Chicago on November 2 the dry Chicago Federation heard William J. Bryan address supporters. When asked about moving his home to Asheville he denied the rumor, saying he would stay in Nebraska and keep his Lincoln residence. He noted plans to spend winters in Florida and summers at Asheville.
The Tucson Y M C A will hold its annual membership round-up on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with a contest between two groups of members to secure renewals and new members. The event marks the opening of the association's third year, with a special committee coordinating arrangements and details to be announced.
The frost and snow swept across the Franklin mountains near the National Guard camps in El Paso Texas on November 21. Heavy rain continued for most of the day as the wintry weather spread toward the Mexican mountains and Rio Grande region.
Ravenseyr acting for federal government files in federal district court seeking an injunction to halt the Adamson act pending Supreme Court ruling. Petition asks Judge How Giertung to order receivers of the Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad to restrain government intervention as the Court convenes December 6. If unconstitutional, decision urged before January 1 to prevent disruption to rail operations and avoid conflict with railroads and employees.
A garbled text fragment mentions advancing a case before January and a central site at a supreme court setting. It references delaying a hearing and making a derision unlikely, with unclear names or places.
Pleasent furnished room for private family with adjoining bath and private entrance near North 7th Avenue. Includes poison? contact phone 1083 W. SLT advertisement.
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