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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1916
Page
4
The document accuses pro Camp-bell supporters of using disreputable tactics to damage Hunt. It recounts letters from Arizona and San Francisco activists alleging saloon ties and fund raising for Campbell. The note labels the letters as fake and defends Campbell stance on prohibition.
An essay on evasive self defense by asking what would you have done. The piece condemns incompetence and urges prompt, wise action from the start with the adage an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It criticizes to the Lusitania and Adamson law debates, noting the need for leadership and responsibility.
Editorial excerpt defends Governor Hunt against attempts to gobble a $500 000 school appropriation. It urges teachers to vote for candidates who back schools and notes Hunt as a potential standard bearer if reelected. The piece cites editor Teodor Colodny of the Arizona Teacher.
The ticket lists President and Vice President candidates alongside a slate of electors. Notable figures include Charles E. Hughes and Charles W. Fairbanks as presidential contenders with a set of electors including Joseph H. Kibbey Henry L. Eads J. L. Hubbell John C. Greenway and W. W. Cooke.
The document lists statewide offices and candidate names including Governor Secretary of State Auditor Attorney General Tax Commissioner Corporation Commissioner Supt of Schools Mine Inspector and related officials. Names include Thomas E. Campbell J Baughn Prochaska Dean Merrill John A. Campbell J L Gust G H Smalley H FE Matthews Norman J. McKenzie among others. The page catalogs the ballot set for the state level positions.
A fragments filled county ticket page lists candidates for State Senate and Local positions. Names include J. Davidson F. O. Goodell Ww. A. McCloud and others alongside county attorney and school superintendent candidates.
The piece credits former Governor Joseph H. Kibbey with decisive, low fuss intervention in the Cananea strike crisis of June 1916. It recalls how a Bisbee border posse led by Captain Tom Hynning sought Governor Kibbey’s instructions before rescuing Americans, averting a larger riot and restoring Mexican控制.
The article notes a political secret: if Wilson wins, Emanuel Drachman would attain Tucson postmaster. It reports opposition from Joe Honstadt and describes Drachman as a skilled organizer who narrowly lost a supervisor bid. The piece suggests Manny Drachman has strong chances for the post if Wilson is elected.
Stevensville Mont Oct 16 Johnny Dawson 2 Olive Dawson 5 children of Mr and Mrs Clifford Dawson were burned to death when their ranch house burned last night Eva Dawson 1 1 2 received burns likely fatal Mrs Dawson woke six children and got them out but Johnny and Olive ran back into the flames Father was away on business
A letter from H. G. Vines of Arispe Iowa credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving his baby from dying with the croup. The remedy is described as a favorite, pleasant and safe for mothers to use and obtainable everywhere.
Hay den and Nogales cattlemen Edson and Wise visit Tucson while Santa Rita hosts guests from Nogales. Sperry and Clark of Southern Pacific depart Nogales to review services. Local politicians Maddock Stoneman Hartman Glore travel for campaigns and business.
Nathan Kendall states he has no axe to grind and pledges to seek best results for every dollar while supporting all efforts on county road construction. He notes ongoing work on surfacing contracts and criticisms from rival supervisor Cochran.
The text notes a University of Arizona professor who supports Hunt’s policies and is seen as owing his position to the governor. It questions the fate of the Pacific League and whether it has been superseded by the Wilson Democratic Club.
The speaker, Mr Kendall Mahelley, condemns wasteful spending and vows to devote his time to county duties if elected in November. He cites road building costs and urges prudent use of taxpayer funds, mentioning Pima County and local property matters amid the dispute.
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