Cacti Uses Highlight Desert Studies At Tucson Meet
Dr J C Merriam of the Carnegie Institute in Washington visits Tucson to discuss cacti research and desert vegetation. He notes nearly 190 western species used by natives, with applications as emergency cattle feed and livestock remedies amid ongoing surveys and laboratory work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
J.C. Merriam
Carnegie Institute of Washington
Merriam
Carnegie Desert Laboratorien
Hhis
D. T. MacDougal
Western Desert
Butler
San Francisco
Institute
de. Merriam
Mt. Wilson
Carnegie Institute
Atlantic
World War Veteran Held After Courtroom Disturbance
John Rock a 26 year old World War I veteran, deranged by shell shock and gas, caused a scene in Lowell court. Deputy Dukes restrained him, he was placed in the Bisbee facility and sent to Tombstone for examination. A hearing before Judge Semes is set for tomorrow as efforts to secure funding for his government institution stay continue.
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John Rock
Lowell
Dukes
Rock
Court House
McKengle
Bisbee Fa
Tombstone
Denn Mit
National Metals Recovery Mill
L. A
American Legion
Bikbes
Sacramento
Drill Ignites Powder Blast Injures Kay Mine Worker
Frank Kramer was badly burned in a powder blast at the Kay Copper Company property near Canyon on Saturday while drilling into a missed hole. He was brought to the Mayor hospital at 2 a.m. Sunday. The Kay mine lies about 30 miles south of Mayer, Arizona.
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Mayer
Ariz
Kay Copper Company
Canyon
Frank Kramer
Kramer
Mayor Hospital
Kay Mine
Mayor
Miami Woman Killed In Crash On Phos niz Road
Mrs. Mary Wheland of Miami was killed and three others were injured when their automobile rolled over on the Phos niz Superior road 22 miles east of Mesa. H E Galton, also of Miami, said he was traveling about 149 miles an hour when he lost control as the right front wheel broke and the car pitched into a ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Mary ¥. Wheland
Miami
Phosniz-Superior Road
Mesa
H. E. Galton
Mexican Denies He Tried to Blast Houss in Bisbee
Santo Lopez faced a preliminary hearing in justice court after being charged with attempting to blow up a house on Naco road with dynamite on the night of March 13. Rubio testified about threats and a $600 theft tied to Lopez, who admitted writing threatening notes but denied setting off the dynamite. Witnesses recalled hearing an explosion though no one saw Lopez nearby.
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Houss
Bisbee
Santo Lopez
Naco Road
Justice Court
Craig
Rubio
Lopez
Lopes
Mexico
Cave Creek Mail Carrier Dies by Poison in Arizona
Phoenix March 21 J D Houck aged 74 a long time Arizona resident died at his Cave Creek home after taking poison this morning He held the Phoenix Cave Creek mail contract for over 15 years and was known to cattle and sheep men He also ran two stores and a trading establishment at Cave Creek He told his family he was tired of living.
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Phoenix
J. D. Houck
Arizona
Cave Creek
Houk
Sheen
Engineers survey route from Tucson toward border
A party of army engineers and assistants is surveying between Tucson and the Mexican border under the geological survey. An officer called at the Chamber of Commerce to establish the auto park for a camp. The party is west of the city and advancing toward the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Pueblo
Tucson
Geological Survey
Chamber of Commerce
Auto Park
Butler Held for Trial in Federal Case In Tucson
Charles Butler was held on a 2500 bond for trial after a hearing before Commissioner Kawi J Jones in federal court Thursday. He is charged with bringing a girl from El Paso to Tucson and with violating the main act. The 18 year old girl testified that her mother believed they were married. Butler described an April last year plan with his wife to divorce, then moved to El Paso where he met the girl who soon would become a mother. The commissioner denounced Butler for his actions and ordered continued detention.
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Tueson
Charles 2
Hutler
Kawi J Jones
Tucson
Texas
Lasit
el Paso
Butler
Auto Licenses in State Show a Big Increase
Arizona officials report a surge in auto license applications with 28 250 filed this year by March end, up from last year. Ernest Hall notes plates will be white with green trim and county numbers, while Maricopa leads in dealers with 74. Highway projects include starting the Yuma Phoenix route and new rock work near Pinto Creek Canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ernest Hall
Mc Hall
Maricopa County
Cochise County
Yavapai
Gila
Santa Cruz
Pima
Graham
Yuma
Mohave
Pinal
Coconino
Greenlee
Wajo
Apache
Hall
Yuma-Phoenix
State Highway Department
Nobee
Yuma Mesa
Blaisdell
Wellton
Miami Highway
Pinto Creek Canyon
El Paso Smelters to Close Down Copper Department
El Paso March 22 due to lack of activity in copper production the copper smelting department of the El Paso smelting works will likely close down temporarily about April 15. The shutdown will occur simultaneously with the closing of Copper Queen Jackson and Ray and Chino plants. Manager Kuno Doerr says plans for postshutdown policy are not yet complete. Lead and other ore smelting will be intermittent as ores arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Doerr
Copper Department
Man Seeks 30000 For Loss Of Eye At Mine
Prescott April Louis Cyvanovich sues in superior court seeking 30000 for loss of his right eye and impairment of the left eye after a rock blast at shaft No 3 in the 1920 W V mine incident. He alleges a rock fragment from cement doorway work on Aug 2 1920 destroyed the right eye and injured the left eye through nerve sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Louis Cyvanovich
Superior Court
Fisiberman
W. V
Tax rate for next year likely about 80 cents
Charles R. Howe chairmen of the state tax commission said the next year tax rate would probably be 80 cents if the budget figure from the state auditor is correct. He added estimates are guesses. Howe and Commissioners Frank Joke and E A Hughes returned from a tour of Pima Santa Cruz and Cochise counties with county assessors to inspect new projects and valuation targets for properties including buildings mines livestock and town lots.
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CENIX
Charles R. Howe
State Tax Commission
Howe
Frank Joke
E A Hughes
Pima
Santa Cruz
Cochise
Mexican consul swap at Naco Ariz proves brief
1S CONSUL AT NACO BISBEE March 31 Angel Casarin Jr formerly with the Mexican consul general's office in Washington today relieved Miguel Angel Rico as Mexican consul at Naco Ariz Rico will report to Mexico City for probable assignment to its other consulate in this country
Directors Meet in Bisbee April 11th
Bisbee April 1 The Calumet and Arizona Mining company plans no immediate changes. The & A board will meet April 11 and may announce future actions. Copper production continues. the Douglas smelter remains open. Other district miners push development as copper markets stay unprofitable. The Copper Queen to begin large scale development after copper production resumes.
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Higenns
Don Luis
Boras
Nicht Hawk
Arizona Bisbee Copper Company
Shattuck and Dean
Thcre Allon
Piverine Company
Ager
Dowell
Copper Queen
Funeral for Peter Haviland to be held in Douglas
Peter J Haviland pioneer of Cochise county died Wednesday at 2234 Twelfth St in Douglas He was born April 12 1835 in Cayuse County New York and crossed the plain in 185 He married Margaret Courtney November 18 1871 They had three children survivors include daughters Amy Hitson of Phoenix and CE Haviland of this city a granddaughter and five great grandchildren Also a sister in law and several relatives Funeral service set for 211 Yelark Street in Douglas at the First Baptist Church Saturday April 4 Rev A P Howells to officiate
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Douglas
Peter J Haviland
Cochise County
Wetternown
Dek
Twelfth St
Cayuse County
New York
Walla Walla
Washington
Margaret Courtney
Mred Amy Hitson
Phoenix
CE. Haviland
M. Martin
Ami
Mra
AL V. Noyes
Tombstone
Ruwfell Noyes
Dawghter
Mra May] Webster
Bishee
Ohi
Eston
Yan Tui
San Pedro
Haviland Raven
First Baptist Church of
Yelark
A. PL Howells
Two New Sealer of Weights Planned in Arizona
Arizona plans add two sealers of weights following the 1926 act. Raymond Dyas, state inspector, says Nogales and Miami will appoint sealers, while cities like Bisbee, Tucson, and Phoenix already have local sealers. The 1920 census and 1916 law shape precincts, population rules, and inspector duties amid budget cuts and travel restrictions.
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Phoenix
Marcy
Arizona
Conan
Raymond Dyas
Miami
Nogales
Dyas
Jd. Jauw
Chet
Palfee
Fhvax
Bishew
Thaugtas
Preceytt
Tucson
Alers Nee, Herrty
Consul Probes Death of E d Davis in Nogales
Ame rican consul in Nogales Francis J Dyer investigates the death of Ed Davis an American citizen found dead about two leagues from Muzochim The death is suspected murder with no telegrams received from Rawhioors officials The deceased is said to be brother of John Davis manager of the Husher HEE tote at Tombstone Davis had recently shown a large roll of money in Cananea and Banemtobi during travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Ame
Americea
Francis J. Dyer
Nogales Sonora
Kat Davis
Muzochim
Dyer
Rawhioors
Anorrta
Davis
John Davis
Husher Hee Tote
Tombstone
Catrip
Cananea
Banemtobi
Nese Fe
Delivery Boy Robbed of His Oldest Trick
A delivery boy was robbed of 275 in change after a customer allegedly spoofed a telephone order. The incident occurred as he rode to a local area, where a figure stepped from a yard and demanded valuables. The thief took the hot water bottle, and the clerk did not notify police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Mareh
Elotis Ehanse
Federal aid hits 250000 as Arizona plans debt payoff
March 30 report states Arizona received 250000 dollars in federal aid from the federal bureau of public roads since January. The Arizona state highway department plans to pay off outstanding obligations within 30 days, with 200000 dollars available under provisions of the omnibus bill. The Bisbee Southern Arizona Traffic Association formed to address freight and passenger rate issues.
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Phoenix
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Arizona
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Bisbee
Southern Arizona Traffic Association
Slight Increase in Ore Shipments Via Agua Prieta
April 1 Youglas reports a modest rise in Sonora ore shipments for March. 218 cars totaling 5 798 tons were sent, up from 197 cars and 5465 tons in February, with March Mexican gold at 1 255 000 and February at 1 075 000. Mines listed include Nacosari Estrella Tigre Palacio de Hierro Escuadra and San Enfracio none from San Chipas Santa Rita or Belen.
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Youglas
Sonora
Acta Prieta Customs Office
Nacosarl
el Tigre
Estrela
San Enfracio
Palacio de Hierro
Escuadra
San Chipas
Santa Rita
Belen
Many Arizonans on List of Officers of Mine Congress
Arizonans appear on the officers and committees of the American Mining Congress. J. S Douglas, a southern Arizona mining figure, sits on the board of directors. Norman Carmichael of Clifton serves on the state vice presidents committee and as a member of the general metal branch committee chaired by Charles A. Milke of Bisbee. Additional Arizona appointments include committees on underground transportation, fire fighting equipment, mine ventilation, mechanical loading underground, and mine timbers.
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Congress
Arizen
Lst
American Mining Congress
J. S Douglas
Norman Carmichael
Clifton
Charles A. Milke
Bisbee
Davis boy burglary charge dismissed amid court doubts
A Davis youth facing a burglary charge had the case dismissed after a preliminary hearing. The court questioned the credibility of the two witnesses who testified and suggested their statements may have changed after they were advised by officers of the consequences. The warehouse theft was not proven beyond reasonable doubt.
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Davis Boy
Bisher
Robert
Hiair Wid
Wayie Thomas
Ralph Gherux
Mien
Justin Snarl
Nees
Dude Drake
Akrent
Parke
Guard officer faces charges amid embezzlement probe
Former Arizona National Guard officer Maret 23 Mery Brown faces embezzlement charges after allegedly stealing over 300 dollars from a California firm where he worked. Investigators say more serious charges may follow as the case unfolds in Los Angeles police records.
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Phoresis
Maret
Mery Brown
Arizona National Suart
Oo Attedy
Costes
Adjutant General
Acre
Gnider Guard
John Fitzgerald
Los Angeles
Dallas
Tute
Brown
Tucson Firm Reports Increase in Copper Demand
Tenney Williams & Co of Los Angeles notes a rise in copper demand in Tucson and beyond. Prices ease as suppliers withdraw offerings, while major copper interests seek modest price gains as activity hints at improved industry conditions.
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Tucson
Mar
Tenney Williams & Co
Los Angeles
Condh
Ney
Foster Out After Membership Drive in Arizona Dealers
Phoenix March 24 George S Foster secretary of the Arizona Automotive Dealers association travels to Douglas and Bisbee to push a statewide campaign. He notes rising benefits and easy recruitment as the northern part is organized and aims for full-time focus on the south to reach a 100 percent dealer membership in the automobile and truck sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
George
Foster
Arizona Automotive Dealers’ Association
Douglas Sod Bisbee
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Phoo Hin
Protestant Episcopal Churen
de Rt
United Eastern
Kingman
Big Jim
United Eastern Company
Hollinger
Mohave County
Supreme Eastern
Saag
Naco
Peter Haviland
Petises
ED. Davis
Agua Prieta
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