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Newspaper

Tucson Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1916

Page

4

Republicans Nominate State Legislature Candidates in Arizona

Campbell seeks governor with a legislature of trusted citizens to curb visionary laws and repeal past statutes. Senate nominees include Davidson and Goodell, both long-time Arizonans with ranch, farming, and railway ties. House hopefuls are Buehman, a Tucson native and mining expert, and Frawley, a Tucson lawyer and University of Missouri graduate. They pledge to oppose commissions and extravagance, and to defend taxpayers. If Pima county seeks relief, this slate offers a path.

Iom Campbell Arizona Hunt State Senate O. J. Davids Gon Davidson Goodell Tucson Southern Pacific Railroad Company House of Representatives A. R. Buehman FE. R. Frawley Buehman Frawley University of Missouri Pima County

Desperate charges against Hughes from Wilson era politics

The piece condemns Charles E. Hughes as under the Old Guard and aligned with a hidden, harmful influence. It accuses him of agreements with O’Leary, warns he would bring war, and claims border attacks by Villa’s bandits are a Democratic plot to sway the election, aimed to discredit the Republican policy of watchful waiting.

Charles E. Hughes McCormick National Democratic Committee Wilson Shadow Lawn Hughes Old Guard O'Leary United States Villa Texas New Mexico Arizona Republican Party

Prohibition Letters Circulated Claiming Governor Hunt Ties

A new suspected fake letter tied to Governor Hunt circulates among prohibitionists, alleging political manipulation and favors for Campbell governor. The document, allegedly produced at a state prison, cites a Reno trip and proposes work in Arizona to influence the governor’s support for a saloon-lending bill.

Hunt Florence State Prison Los Angeles Grover Hayes Reno Arizona Campbell Rep Bert Eases

Republican Ticket Names and Electors Listed

The ticket lists President Charles E. Hughes and Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks with U S Senator Joseph H. Kibbey and Member of Congress Henry J. Eads. Electors named include J L Hubbell John Greenway and W W Cooke.

Charles E. Hughes Charles W. Fairbanks U. S Joseph H. Kibbey Henry J. Eads J. L. Hubbell John €. Greenway W. W. Cooke

State Ticket Names Cast for Election Ballot

A list of candidates includes Thos E Campbell Otis J Baughn Joe V Prochaska Dean Merrill John A Campbell J L Gust G H Smalley J H Cloonan H E Matthews Norman J McKenzie and others. The fragment hints at a ticking slate for a political ticket.

Thos. E, Campbell Otis J. Baughn Joe V. Prochaska Dean Merrill John A. Campbell J. L. Gust G. H. Smalley J. H. Cloonan H. E. Matthews Norman J. McKenzie

Secret political letters lure support for Campbell in Nevada

A covert election push links Henry T. Rogers and Frank M. Murdock to a plan to travel to Tucson and produce campaign circulars. The letters allege Hunt supporters funded smuggling of money from coast cigar and whiskey houses to sway votes while Campbell touts his stance on prohibition to the Arizona Temperance Federation. The Republican State Committee cites two figures tied to Governor Hunt and warns of further rough tactics ahead.

Tucson Campbell Henry T. Rogers Telegraph Hollenbeck Bar Los Angeles Reno Nevada Hunt Machine Republican State Committee Hunt Tom Campbell Arizona Temperance Federation

A Man of Splendid Qualifications Heighton Seen as Treasurer Candidate

H. E. Heighton has lived in Arizona three years and Tucson sixteen, known as an intelligent, principled professional. Former general agent for New York Life, since 1904 in real estate and insurance, with trusted roles as Elks secretary, City Treasurer, and Citizen's Building and Loan Association secretary. He is an expert bookkeeper, devised tested systems, created Tucson water department collection register, and is highly regarded for integrity and capability to serve as Pima County Treasurer.

H. E. Heighton Arizona Tucson New York Life Insurance Company The Elks Citizen's Building and Loan Association Water Department Heighton Pima County

Impersonator Sought In Harold Bell Wright Fraud Case

A clever crook, part of a known blackmail gang, impersonates author Harold Bell Wright to solicit money. Officials seek the man, who disguises habits and daily life, has no real resemblance to Wright, and recently used Wright’s name in an Arkansas city banquet. Wright has faced numerous deceptive communications over twelve months.

Harold Bell Wright Wright Mr. Wright

Republican rally features Judge Kibbey and Hughes Pictures

The report notes Judge Kibbey delivering a strong address in support of a candidate for the state senate amid a receptive crowd. Prochasta promises business-like handling of the secretary of state role if elected, while Norman J. McBensie speaks on mine ventilation improvements as the audience roars.

Cliptos Arig Chester Bere Chartes K. Hogues Republican Campaen Party Kibbey Menite States Spyroval Mt i Judge Kibbey Prochasta Tom Campbell Norman J. McBensie

Speech on Supreme Court reform and county sheriffs race

The report notes a political address criticizing the Supreme Court system and urging reform. Haris Cleonda discussed the cooperation commission work while Bret ty spoke of qualifications. Hen Daniels promised law enforcement if elected sheriff amid a cold but well received remarks.

Bada Supreme Court Haris Cleonda Cooporation Commission Bretty Doe Cleavan Hen Daniels

Forest Guards Return From Dragoon Mountain Mission

Assistant Forest Supervisor and two rangers completed a district forest conference. They traveled from Dragoon Mountain to Tucson after a weeklong session, returning to base with plans and notes for future operations.

Kirk Rp&s Hariey Gariing Novales Tucson

Deserter Arrest Reported By Local Police

Deserter Jacquin Mipand, described as from a 5 pany EB unit, was arrested last night by Officer Henry. He is being held at the police station under orders from his commanding officer.

Jacquin Arteema Muita 4 Oficer Henry R Toa Olheer

Seat bicycles: pat the lowest them a Ti F Ronstadt Co shop

Fragmentary OCR reads like a shop ad for Seat bicycles from F Ronstadt Co. The text hints at pricing or lowest prices and lists a shop setting but details are unclear.

Ti. F. Ronstadt Co

Tecson Mayoral Candidate Promises Clear Policy Plan

The candidate announces their mayoral bid for Tecson and vows to share definite policies with the public, promising to outline exactly what they would do if elected to run city affairs.

Tecson

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