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To the Old Pueblo by Rail

by | Feb 17, 2016 | Uncategorized

Old Pueblo by railroad
On March 20th, 1880 there was great cause for celebration in Tucson as the Southern Pacific Railroad had at long last arrived, linking the Old Pueblo by rail with the outside world. There was the usual speechmaking, ballyhoo and booze along with much self-congratulation. Telegrams were being sent to various dignitaries around the nation. In their eagerness to boast and fortified with alcohol it was decided to send the following telegram to Pope Leo XIII at the Vatican. “To his holiness, the


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