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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
2
The article outlines a budget bill affecting army manpower and fiscal deficits. It notes July figures for personnel and mentions proposed appropriations and the Shipping Board’s powers amid wartime spending pressures.
Allied forces sweep across Belgium’s lowlands with British French and Belgian armies advancing toward Courtray Ghent and Ghent area while American units push toward the heart of the German front in the Argonne. German resistance stiffens as they pour fresh troops to hold key railroad links and fend off a potential German retreat from France.
Washington leads with reports of record influenza fatalities across states. The Associated Press notes varying death figures and hospital strain as the flu spreads through crowded areas and institutional settings.
Gov George W P Hunt faced questions on alleged disloyal material during a 1918 Arizona trial. Judge Campbell read passages from Sinclair magazine and a pamphlet featuring a photograph labeled Wobbly, tied to Perry and McKinnon in a sedition case. Hunt denied knowing of magazine suppression but acknowledged copies of the pamphlet and subscriptions.
Judge Campbell questions Hunt about affiliations with Charles Tannehill and a group termed webbites. Hunt admits awareness and transporting some to Nelson at Florence but denies knowledge of theft or disloyalty. The cross examination probes his loyalty to the WW and P. authorities, citing extracts from his letter.
Defense witness Colonel Breen testifies he published the governor's remarks to inform the public and denies malice toward Governor Hunt. He recounts past service and notes on cross examination that no malicious intent was proven, while Governor Hunt's letter to Lowenthal is read into record detailing political tensions and deportation disputes.
Allied troops advance from Menin toward Courtrai and Roulers as British and Belgian units cross the Lys and threaten Lille. German resistance remains strong with deep entrenchments and pill boxes. civilians are liberated with pockets of German retreats and supplies seized.
The reports show nation nearing halfway to Liberty Loan goals with progress across districts. Arizona reaches 61 percent of its quota while several areas report totals around twenty-one million seven hundred thirty thousand dollars. the scene reflects strong public subscription as the drive continues.
Fragmentary OCR text references a meeting over a budget surplus and influenza period. It mentions figures like 1,682 and 1508 in a scrambled context with names such as a chairman and a committee. No clear date place or event is discernible.
M B King, arrested in Magdalena, New Mexico, confessed to murdering Arthur Bean and Paul McCurray in the White mountains on September 20. He said self defense sparked the attack after Bean threatened him, struck Bean with an axe, then killed McCurray as he rose. He disposed of the bodies in the river and fled with the coffee wagon. The confession was read to the local court. King waived preliminary hearing and was remanded to the Safety Bar without bail.
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