Arrests in Bisbee and Warren mining district deportation case
Twenty prominent Bisbee copper district figures were arrested on federal conspiracy charges tied to the 1917 deportation of 1186 miners. Indicted by a Tucson grand jury, they posted $5000 bonds and face preliminary hearings in Tuscon May 28.
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Bisbee
Ariz
United States Grand Jury
Tucson
Warren District
United States
William H. Sawtelle
Tuscan
Grant H. Dowell
Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company
Gerard Fitzgerald Sherman
Bassett T. Watkins
Bisbee Loyalty League
H. H. Stout
Phelps-Dodge
Douglas
Robert Rae
Southwest
Miles Merrill
Warren District Loyalty League
M. J. Cunningham
Bank of Bisbee
Bank of Douglas
Douglas Investment Company
Bisbee Naco Water Company
Arizona Bankers’ Association
N. C. Bledsoe
Calumet and
Arizona Mining Company
M. J. Brophy
Phil Torre
Henry Snodgrass
George B. Wilcox
C.€. Hunt
J. L. Gannon
Vance Johnson
New York City
Dillon
Severe windstorm causes barn and tree damage near Cherokee
Cherokee Texas May 14 A severe windstorm with heavy rain damaged barns and shade trees. Some buildings had galleries torn away and others lifted from foundations. Hail fell but did no damage. Rains have been weekly since March drought broke. Grass is fine stock water ample and crops thriving despite war and high prices.
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Cherokee
Tex
Hughes to Assist Gre Gregory in Probe
President Wilson announced Charles Evans Hughes of New York as associate of Attorney General Gregory to probe charges of dishonesty in aircraft production. The move signals willingness to pursue administration charges and insistence that politics not influence the inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington, D. C
Wilson Today
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
Gregory
War Council Y M C A aids soldier families nationwide
Bulletin details the American Army Association under the Y M C A War Council to assist soldiers’ families. It outlines mail guidance, amanuenses, letter addressing cards, return envelopes, and a coupon system for gifts. Volunteers, including officer wives, will staff offices nationwide to reassure kin within 24 hours and ensure continued contact with servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
France
America
Flushing
Baltimore
American Army Association
War Council
George W. Perkins
William Jones
George
Red_ Triangle
Cyclone Causes Widespread Damage in Brady Texas
A severe cyclone struck Brady Texas on Saturday night with hail wind and heavy rain. The storm began near Melvin by the Concho County line and damaged many homes including several blown from foundations. County Judge J E Brown and Grover Chambliss suffered injuries, while A Steelhammer and A Hansen reported total losses. The tally may reach several thousand dollars, marking Brady’s worst storm in history.
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Brady
Texas
Melvin
Concho County
J. E. Brown
Grover Chambliss
Moffett Bros. & Jones
A. Steelhammer
Austrians Arrested In San Antonio For Mexico Trip
Four Austrians headed for Mexico were arrested at Leming in Atascosa County and brought to San Antonio. Two women wore khaki trousers and loggias, residents at 1208 North Flores Street. A search found maps. the older man, Antonio Tuminia, claimed Austrian origin and said he joined the U.S. Army under an assumed name to gain military information.
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Floresville
Antonio Tuminia
San Antonio
Austria
United States Army
Moment of emotion as two women detained near Floresville
Report states the party was en route for Mexico with unclear purpose. Mrs Tuminia quotes a defiant line about dying for country. The women wept when separated after arrival. officials offer no comment.
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Floresville
Mexico
Tuminia
Eden Cyclone Causes 15000 Dollar Damage
San Angelo Texas May 14Damage estimated at 15000 was done at Eden in Concho County by a cyclone Saturday night Two persons were injured Mrs J B Greebon's home was burned J A Gifford was hurt when his barn collapsed All telephone lines were knocked out and many areas lacked communication until late Monday The storm extended east to Brady A heavy rain accompanied the wind with 144 inches of moisture in Eden in half an hour.
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San Angelo
Tex
Eden
Concho County
J. B. Greebon
J. A. Gifford
Brady
Gillespie County Commissioners to Meet for Tax Equalization
The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will meet at Fredericksburg courthouse on May 27 1918 to inspect correct and equalize the 1918 tax assessor’s lists and books. Clerk Herman Usener notes the May 1 1918 date and seal.
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Gillespie County
Fredericksburg
A. D
Herman Usener
Texas
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Warren
Associated Press
OU Hughes
Carl
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
R. Penniger
Bulletin NO
Nat’s War Work Council
U. S
Southern Department
A. P. Oakes
Bedell
Bank OF Fredericksburg
Texas Bankers’ Ass’n
Tempne
D. Smira
ApouPph Gold
Albert Koennecke
jMre
Frep, Walter
Esa Walter
Temple D. Smith
Ad. Gold
Alb. Koennecke
E. 0. Bierschwale
Klaerner
Rouse
Tivydale Band
Trio Orchester
Knopp& Schneider
Butte
Soutwestern
Martin
Cain City
Texas Bankers’ Association
American Bankers’ Association
Citizens Bank
Capitol
Alfred Vander Stucken
Oscar Krauskopf
Pres
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