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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
5
President and Mrs. greeted guests at the White House for Thanksgiving. The event followed a Pan American mass and Methodist service with invited guests from various parts of the country. A formal ball and Navy society tea were planned later in Washington.
Angeles November 30 The Ascot speedway race start order lists drivers and cars including Hockenbacher Duesenberg Mercer Rookstell Omar Tofts and Perry Special among others. Odds and positions are noted with several entries such as Gandy Vail and Sean Taylor in various specials.
Nov 30 reports say vessels faced the worst storm in years in the St Lawrence Gulf and lower river area. Gales and heavy snow hindered coasting ships, with some arriving at ports after delays and in overtime hours.
The 1917 budget shows water department costs and nonbond extraordinary expenditures boosting the city tax levy to 156 060 with an overall rate of one dollar. It notes water revenue must cover operating costs and bond interest, leaving other city needs to be funded by taxation and highlighting prior year deficits and specific expenditures.
A prospective bridegroom and Miss Rochester feared to wed as an officer telephoned for a marriage license. Judge Comstock hurriedly presided then canceled after a surprise party arrived. The wedding was called off and the couple returned home.
Durango Colorado November 26 Plans for stocking streams in the neighborhood with trout are being framed by the Durango Forester and Forest Service officers. The plan aims to attract sportsmen to the district. Fry placed directly in rushing mountain streams suffer about five percent mortality. protected fry fare better and reach maturity.
The meeting announced prize awards for cover designs for a proposed guide book. George Pole won top prize, 82.50, with a silhouette showing the San Xavier Mission at evening light. Additional designs by Prentiss Dill and Lavilla Wheeler received special mention for artistic quality and practicality. Irwin Locke prepared the booklet text covering many Tucson area topics. An automated regional road map will be included, and the project will be distributed free to readers. The Chamber of Commerce reported locating 26 Tucson families and plans to wire daily weather reports to the national bureau via Los Angeles.
A new syndicate aims to advance work at the Jerome copper property as interest from Los Angeles investors grows. The article notes Jerome’s rising mining activity, high ore values, and the prospect of major capital flows as multiple firms have shown aggressive plans and potential for large share sales.
A British steamship, the Bheapwell of 2,417 tons, was sunk by a diver after unprovoked attack near Brixham. The vessel, owned by the Ar heapwell Steamship Company of London, was struck before the trawlers were firebombed, and the crew evacuated as rescue ships stood by. Prices for turkeys and other goods fluctuated amid market panic.
Report from Juarez describes 10 000 Carrancista troops escaping in two divisions after Villa forces captured Santa Rosa and forced a rapid retreat. Survivors include Lt Col Manuel Merete and Captains Sandoval and de la Cardenas, plus Jose De La Luz Herrera the mayor of Parras.
Washington reports demand for a two and a half cent piece. The mint director says the annual report recommends authorizing coins of that denomination made from copper and nickel and urges passage of the necessary law.
Nashville reports that railroad employees voted in favor of a strike if management does not restore The Brotherhood heads meet in conference and set a 6 pm deadline. The vote expresses intent to curb yard service disruptions and demand restoration of honors.
Between 75,000 and 109,000 pounds of turkeys were sent to cold storage by local commission merchants in San Francisco as part of wartime handling. The figure reflects short term inventory movement from the area markets.
A fragment reports that poor patrons paid extra cents for liquor and received food, including a turkey and pork, distributed to locals yesterday in Chicago.
In San Francisco on November 29 1923 the cost of a turkey was about seven cents higher than last year. No December birds were on sale today and wild ducks appeared in Golden Gate Park as part of standby meals while outdoor gatherings tested the program.
The report notes soldiers in El Paso enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal as part of border patrol activities. Details mention large numbers and visits by officials, with emphasis on the upbeat social event amid ongoing border operations and related football plans for the afternoon.
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis in Chicago federal court summons East St Louis Mayor Moliman Police Chief Payne and Commissioner Lehien demanding enforcement of Sunday closing laws against saloons in St Louis area.
London Sept 2 The resignation of Greek War Minister Geperil Creee is reported from Athens. The reason given is ill health.
Turkeys faced a boycott that tumbled to 2 cents a pound after 35 cents the day before. Wholesale districts reported heavy sales of tobbitte as buyers sought substitutes, while rest of markets noted small demand. Officials said turkeys would be replaced by substitutes in thousands of homes today.
In the second period Pemmegivenia scored ten points and Cor Fenat added mist for a total of thirty four to Liverary of Cincinnati Western Reserve at thirty seven and Cane six.
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