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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1916
Page
1
General Calles reports federal forces under General Fies captured Rosario Garcia a key Villa lieutenant near Heart's Ranch about a week of fighting. Garcia's capture at Casas Velas area boosts efforts at Juarez with transmission to Nogales and the Mexican government. Several others were injured in the clash.
Charles E. Hughes outlines his presidential approach stressing executive leadership, a strong cabinet, and sound administrative ground. He vows to safeguard national interests, maintain peace, and protect Americans abroad while insisting the president acts as the active head of government. He references postwar European turmoil and asserts firm policies on foreign relations and domestic rights.
London reports a German destruction of the Tamspor with investigation begun as American officials urge Berlin to explain. A crew from the Marina of Glasgow was torpedoed without warning near Crookhaven, Ireland, with 50 Americans aboard registered from various U S states.
Fragmentary report describes a supposed plot involving a special train near the border at Naco Sonora. Officials say a Mexican man identified as part of a cross border incident may have attempted to plant a bomb on a train headed for Calies.
Fragments report an attempted breakout linked to American government personnel near Juarez Texas. Names Roberto and Kadhey appear in the crossing tale as part of a larger incident involving a sheriff and local authorities. The article mentions a hearing pending later today.
A Mexican official denied government responsibility for a statement about Villa. The embassy and Mr. Cabrera were cited in official circles as denying knowledge or consent. The note suggested the statement came from a publicity agency of the de facto government. The report notes the denial could affect relations.
The New York World forecast Campbell will win Arizona governor by about 1006 votes. It also notes narrow paths for Kibbey for senator and Hughes for president, citing Wilson’s policy on Mexico and irrigation concerns as key factors. The forecast unsettled Democratic headquarters.
Women of the country contributed to the National Hughes Alliance campaign fund, totaling 161 944 with 95302 spent through October 25. Major donors include Mrs Daniel Guggenheim and Mrs Harry Payne Whitney at 16006 each, along with several other prominent names and pledges such as 19000 from Mrs Cellis P Huntington.
James W. Gerard American ambassador to Germany arrives in New York on leave of absence and books passage to Copenhagen on December 5 aboard the Frederik VIII to return to Berlin.
Emmanuel Urbano, a Mexican resident, died after four bullet wounds inflicted late Saturday night near his home in Tucson. He named Jesus Mendoza as his attacker before dying. authorities pursue the suspect as Urbano’s wife prepares to testify at the coroner’s jury preliminary session.
Boston and labor leaders call for sending sons out of the Boy Scouts after a report that Charlies C. Jackson advised scoutmasters to prepare boys to withstand labor unions. The American Federation of Labor urges educating youths on liberal lines and not narrow beliefs, signaling a mass withdrawal.
In Galveston Texas on October 30 the jury in the John Copeland case told Judge Claystone Briggs it was hopelessly divided and could not reach a verdict. The judge granted more time for deliberation after considering the time spent on the case.
In East Liverpool Oct 34 Obie Charles F. Hughes rebutted Wilson era claims and warned that a 2.6 billion dollar export rise last year stemmed from European war demand. He urged Republicans to apply tariffs while noting the federal trade commission head’s caution and criticizing post war competition fears.
The Woodrow Wilson Independent League reported $24,667 in contributions and $31,634 in expenditures, with 436 donors. Notable gifts include $5,000 from Jacob H. Schiff and $4,606 from Rep. William Kent of California, plus $2,000 from Charles R. Crane and $1,000 each from Mrs. Crane, George Eustice of Newport, and Mrs. Joseph Fela. The Democratic National Committee contributed $15,500.
Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma visits Phoenix to fire the last heavy artillery for the Democrats. He will speak at 4 PM in the open air in reply to Colonel Roosevelt’s attack on the administration's Mexican policy.
Democratic national committee chairman Vance McCormick arrives in Chicago for a final conference with Senator F. J. Walsh and predicts a landslide for President Wilson. He disputes Hitchcock’s list of states for Hughes and says Connecticut New Jersey Delaware Maryland and West Virginia lean toward Wilson with no signs of abatement.
Chicago speech cites Lazslo Steiner asserting that immigrants send about 50 million dollars monthly to Europe since the outbreak of the war. He notes the figure in his discussion on immigration and western land settlement.
A man lost toes when struck by a freight train near a rail yard last night. He was taken to St. Mary's hospital and was under the influence of liquor at the time of the accident.
Attorneys toB and Pattee for Wiley Johns and Sala ray plan appeals after Nogales murder ruling. They seek time to prepare records for supreme court review and argue deputies acted within their authority as acting law enforcers.
Survivors of the Rowanmore were rescued after an hour chase. The Baltimore to Liverpool ship, torpedoed at 11 30 and sunk at 2 40, carried seven Americans including George Murphy of Brooklyn and Albert S Essler of Boston along with five Filipinos and two Native Americans. No casualties were reported.
Reports from Queenstown say the German submarine destroyed the British transport Marina without warning risking American lives. The incident concerns the Rowanmore and may test German pledges to the United States. Officials vow a full investigation to determine ship status and crew immunity.
British and French forces press the Somme offensive, driving the wedge deeper toward Sailly Saillisel and capturing several trenches northwest of Sailly Sailisel. British efforts concentrate near Le Trasoi and Ger man positions, with Amsterdam reports citing German trees as a source.
British troops on the Somme front gained ground between Les Bouefs and Morval, the war office reported. South of the Somme French lines from La Maisonette farm to Biaches were stormed by German forces after artillery prep.
Washington officers Charlies R. Clark and H. S. Keep were reassigned from Sayville and Siasconset wireless stations to new postings. Admiral Benson, chief of operations, denied that Britain protested the officers had sent unneutral information about the raid on German submarine U-32.
Viscount Sato, newly appointed Japanese ambassador, arrived in Long Branch to present credentials to President Wilson. He appeared with his staff, several in dress uniforms, as William Phillips introduced the envoy. The greeting emphasized hopes for continued friendly U.S.-Japan relations.
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