Plowing the County Political Field
Douglas International notes a slow county campaign with few actions. Likely sheriff candidates include J F McDonald, former sheriff, and Captain Harry Wheeler. Judges draw focus as Dems name Lockwood, R N French, O Gibson, Manatt, Ross. Ross may seek judge, others eyed for succession. Other offices discussed include school superintendent Helen Brown, recorder H N Trutchison, clerk Ed James, treasurer Guy Welch, clerk of the board M C Hawkins, and two supervisor seats with I C E Adams and Bave Adams seeking re election.
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Douglas International
J. F. McDonald
Harry Wheeler
Percy Bowden
Douglas
Lockwood
R.N. French
O. Gibson
Tombstone
Manatt
John F. Ross
Attney
Ross
Judge Ross
Jack
Helen Brown
H. N. Trutchison
Ed James
Superior Court
Guy Welch
M. C. Hawkins
Board of Supervisors
Bisbee
I. C. E. Adams
Bave Adams
Dragoon
Use Of Courthouse Denied Hunt Up in Globe
A county judge, a county supervisor, and a janitor in Gila County refused to allow former Governor George W. P. Hunt to address Globe citizens at the courthouse. The Herald condemns the action as dirty politics while noting Hunt’s prior contribution to building the courthouse. The piece argues any former governor should be allowed to speak there regardless of party.
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Gila County
George W. P. Hunt
Globe
Herald
Hunt
Globe Politics
The
Recall of Senator Cameron Destined to Fail in Arizona
The Prescott Courier argues against a recall of Senator Cameron, noting the impossibility of recalling a U.S. senator, predicting he will serve until March 4, 1927, and suggesting recall attempts are political theatrics unlikely to oust him despite charges of false campaign expenditures. It notes party dynamics and the improbability of a replacement from the Senate’s Republican majority.
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Cameron
Arizona
Newberry
United States Senate
Ian
Prescott Courier
Cheaper power and a Gulf coast railroad for Arizona
The article argues cheap Colorado River power from a Peach Springs dam and a new Gulf coast railroad south of Ajo would unlock vast irrigation and agricultural potential in Arizona. It contends lower freight and power costs could spur extensive land cultivation and a copper refining industry, with no conflict to federal river plans.
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Arizona
Colorado
Gulf Coast
Ajo
Atlantic Coast
Peach Springs
Colorado River
Colonel Greenway
Tiver
Colorado River Commission
Boulder Canyon
Glenn Canyon
Douglas International
Viewpoint on Grand Canyon Timber Withdrawal Debate
Arizona residents voice sharp criticism over Emersons visionary plan to withdraw a vast Grand Canyon timber tract into a president’s park. They warn further withdrawal would halt timber removal and grazing use, harming county land management and forest needs.
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Arizona
Batts
Emerson
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park
Onteaioc County
Primary prospects and crowded field for county offices
The piece notes no birth of candidates yet for the forthcoming primary, but many announcements loom as lawmakers expect a flood of campaigns. It highlights party dynamics, predicts a Democratic victory this fall, and suggests the primary will shape the slate with a solid post primary front.
Copper low mood worsens as sales shrink to thirteen cents
Western Mining Review notes copper prices sag to about thirteen cents per pound with weak demand. Lead trades show stability around four to four seventy five per pound since September while gold output falls. Regional mining securities stay strong across six western states and silver stays firm amid rising Indian demand and Mexico exports. May wheat hits 1.40 as farm commodity prices rise, signaling broader mining interest gains.
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California
Nevada
Montana
Idaho
Colorado
New Mexico
India
Mexico
Innocent Suffered as Guilty Convicted in Prescott
A Prescott jury last week convicted a man of crimes against a fourteen year old girl. The Phoenix Republican editorializes that justice must not bend for relatives. It argues the innocent should not bear stigma or consequences of a crime.
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Prescott
just—Phoenix Republican
Hays Accepts Challenge to Improve Film Art and Morality
In his first public address as movie chief after leaving government service Will Hays says he accepts the challenge to seek better art and the right kind of entertainment with moral influence. He notes room for improvement and urges producers to learn from abroad and add originality.
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Will H. Hays
Hays
Arizona Star
A Million Hew Homes Boom Promises More Housing
The department of commerce estimates one million new homes will be built this year as reports show a building boom. In February, 27 states awarded contracts totaling about 75 million dollars, signaling rapid momentum toward improving housing standards. Conditions are favorable with cheaper materials and abundant money.
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Department of Commerce
United States
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Tombstone Epitaph
Giragi Brothers
Tombstone Daily Prospector
Cochise County
Western Mining Review
MR. Hays
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