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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1916
Page
1
University figures trumpet astronomy growth as funding and plans surge for a major observatory telescope. Von KleinSmid calls the project a milestone while stressing the observatory’s national prominence and potential to place the university among leading astronomy centers.
Entente reports show Romanian resistance on the Transylvanian border as German attacks press along the Somme front. French repulse heavy assaults at Sailly Saillisel and Berny En Santerre, while Russian and Romanian forces counter near Dorna Vatra and Transylvania. Berlin notes heights captured but Petrograd claims repulses. Haig observes progress on the British Somme front amid winter pressures.
Fragmented OCR shows a tally by precinct with partisan leanings. The data lists counts for Republican and Progressive voters across multiple unnamed precincts, totaling 2277 and 9166 and other figures, suggesting a fragmented turnout picture.
Mas Tocsonians prepare the annual Saints Crus Coun fair to be held at Sonoi on October 19 20 and 21. The event follows a very successful previous year and is highlighted by automobile displays.
In Clarksburg West Virginia on October 18 13 year old Srena Honsfiglio was jailed on charges of killing her father Frank Honsfiglio who was chopping pieces with a hatchet the girl claiming she suffered abuse at his hands.
The Citizen offers a subscription drive with prizes including an Overland 1917 touring car and Ford models. Subscriptions count with new ones worth double, credits issued for various totals, and multiple pathways to a grand prize, all with no strings. Call at the Citizen office or Telephone 17 for details. Schwettzer Machine Co Tucson Adv.
New York Oct 18 Two more bodies were found today in the fire swept ruins of the Oske Dre Manufacturing Company plant in gh bringing the death toll to nine. The dead include Harry C Cook 42 treasurer and chief bookkeeper along with three assistant bookkeepers the telephone operator and three stenographers. Property loss estimated above 176000.
At El Paso the International Irrigation Congress discussed arid land relief and national drainage legislation. Missouri reclamation chief John H Nolen urged federal action and funding for drainage projects to reclaim swamp and dry lands and protect district tax bases.
The Bates murder trial resumed with several jurors excused for preconceived opinions. Judge recessed until 2 PM and warned the jury selection would extend into the afternoon.
The Tucsizen reports John Hall travels to Nogales after noon to cover the Wiley Johns Salagar trial. The Citizen promises detailed reports and special stories of the highly anticipated proceedings.
Denver October 18 reports show the second annual session of the Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Colorado convening with discussions on resolutions and committee reports.
Sanctum won the Cesarewitch handicap at Newmarket over two and a quarter miles. Cornsheaf finished second with Usrkopal third as nineteen horses started the race.
President Wilson departed Long Branch New Jersey at 11 05 on the way to Chicago. Before his departure he received a visit from William Graves ambassador to France. The Snakes accompanied him as far as New York.
A local political note says a $2,000,000 hotel project will not be built if IN wins in Colorado Springs. The brief mentions reelection news and the potential impact on the planned hotel development.
Cleveland businessman James White, president of the White Automatic Company, arrived in Ticson to negotiate with Gila Land and Cattis Company officials and stockholders. He aims to purchase ranches cattle and other company property and may discuss a major diversion project.
A New Deal era summary notes Denver and 66 other posts reporting postal savings totals. The department lists overall savings at 108,860,080 dollars with individual post offices contributing 916,990 dollars.
Pueblo, Oct. body of Mary Vedepich towed sixteen miles east of Stieen miles in Arkansas River near Pueblo. Police and authorities report the discovery as a missing person case with investigation ongoing.
London reports the death of Admiral Jelitese mother of a Brien fleet commander. She died last night at age two, having endured years of loss since the war began. Observers fear further strain as officials note possible rises in maritime demands.
News from New Haven and Pittsburgh reports William Thaw, former Yale student and aviation corps member with the French army, killed in action. Conflicting letters and rumors arise as families and officials question the report and seek confirmation from Paris and New York sources.
In New Orleans on October 18 a fatality occurred when a live wire struck a person, with reports noting the event as part of broader outages and a few thousand dollars in estimated losses. The text references a negro woman killed by the live wire amid surrounding confusion and limited details.
The question session with United States Senator Heary Fountain Ashurst, candidate for re election, will occur tonight in Tucson. Topics include campaign costs, past actions, and positions on Wilson administration and state government.
London report from Oct 18 signals stir over bellicose U S ships near the coast. The Liverpool Post notes Grey’s remarks cast light on American wartime conduct and demand explanations as Washington faces critiques of its legal stance.
Washington reports that the German note of February 16 for Lusitania settlement has not been accepted by the American government. Acting Secretary Polk states the note was not to be published and the State Department will not discuss the case at this time.
The university plans a large send-off Thursday afternoon at the Southern Pacific depot with the band and about 300 students to wish the football team good speed for the trip to Whittier College on Saturday.
The Turkish government on October 18 warned the United States of dangers to vessels in specified regions. The statement urged caution and described potential hazards linked to tensions in the area, prompting maritime authorities to review safety measures.
In London on October 18 John Redmond introduced a motion criticizing the British government’s Irish policy. The motion claims the current system in Ireland is inconsistent with the principles guiding the allies in Europe and is largely responsible for recent unrest and the mood in Ireland.
A six person Greek delegation visited the American legation in Athens after protests against the landing of French marines. They presented resolutions seeking U S sympathy and protection against Entente encroachments, invoking Henry Clay and Daniel Webster. American minister Garrett Croppers promised to forward the petition to Washington.
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