J Peterson Found Murdered in Garden Canyon Huachucas
The elderly Cochise county pioneer GJ Peterson was found murdered near Garden Canyon in the Huachucas after four days missing. Deputy Haverty led a search. authorities believe the crime involved blunt force trauma and two shots in the back. An autopsy at Fort Huachuca planned to determine weapon and motive. evidence points to possible cross-border involvement.
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J. Peterson
GJ. Peterson
Cochise County
Garden Canyon
Huachuca Mountains
Sunnyside
Peterson
Elaine
Dick Haverty
Iis Camp
Haverty
Ant Depu
Turner
Huachucas
Tombstone
Amc Pioneers
Fingerprint lead eyed in Garden Canyon murder case
Sheriff McDonald investigates a recent murder at a ranch head of Garden Canyon near Sunny Side. A black ballot box held by victim Peterson may reveal suspects as prints on its surface are tested. several arrests expected at Fort Huachuca. Investigators check absentees from Friday to Sunday to locate two or three possible killers.
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Sherif McDonald
Wikn
Fort Huachuca
Wheiler
Sesenter
Peterson
Sherif 1 Studi
Haverty
Orine
Fort Hmuachura
Seth
Ganlen Canyon
J. F. McDonad
Surderere
McDonald
Capt
Schneider
Garden Canyon
Sunnyside Posterties
Strage County
Accident near Fairbank injures Mexican worker
Section foreman St Clair provided details of yesterday's accident near Fairbank. Ariola, a Mexican laborer, suffered a slight injury but was not seriously harmed, contrary to initial Mexican reports. A gasoline speedster collided with a stationary car at the depot area. Ariola sat with legs exposed and escaped with minor cuts, doctors stating recovery in two days.
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Fairbank
Juan Ariote
Sears
Arinia
Ariola
Atiola
Inc. Hon House
Fairbank Brave
E. Poole
St Clair
Tombstone
St. Clair
St. Clairs
Naco Camp In Splendid Condition, Says Captain Douglas
Captain C D Garrison adjutant at Arizona district military headquarters said the United States army camp at Naco is in splendid condition after an inspection by him and Colonel Alonzo Gray. The officers reported general conditions favorable.
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Naco
Douglas
United States Army
C. D. Garrison
Arizona
Alonzo Gray
Little Girl Killed by Auto in Douglas
A one year old girl, Edna, died after being struck by an automobile driven by Frank Jaabert, who followed her mother from a home on 1d0 avenue. The incident occurred in daylight as the child entered the street and was fatally struck. the driver is described as distressed by the event. Mr Lambert, a foreman at the Calumet Arizona smelter, mourns the loss of his grandchild.
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Douglas
Sarage
Frank Jaabert
Edna
Cbim
Mr. Lambert
Heath
Lambert
Calumet @ Arizony
Cal
Mrs Mary Howell Succumbs to Pneumonia
Tombstone obituary notes the death of Mrs Mary Howell, a pioneer resident who passed away at Slaughter Ranch in the Chiricahua Mountains after a cold developed into pneumonia. Survived by daughter Mrs Slaughter and son Mr Yuris Howell, the latter a former First National Bank cashier in Tombstone. Body to Douglas for services, then burial in Tombstone with local friends paying respects.
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Tombstone
Mary Howe
Cochiseconery
Slaughter Ranch
Chiricahta Mountains
Pioyees
John Slaushter
Cochise County
Fergu ,Son Undertaking Company
Douglas Land
Tombstones
Campbell and Bennett Make Inspection Tour
Phoenix April 9 Governor Campbell accompanied by Clayton Bennett newly appointed citizen and board member left noon for a tour of inspection including the state prison and the Fort Grant industrial school. State treasurer H S Ross did not accompany them as he had just completed a trip over the same ground.
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Phoenix
Campbell
Clayton Bennett
Fort Grant
H. S. Ross
Women Visit Historic Tombstone By Borderland Tour
A large contingent of women from across the state visited Tombstone as part of a Borderland excursion led by the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. They toured landmarks including the Modoc Stage, Scheffelin's Monument, the Hird Cage Theater, and the Million Dollar Stope, with a side trip planned to Pisher and a return to Bisbee in the afternoon. The group featured numerous named attendees from Phoenix, Florence, Casa Grande, Kingman, Willcox, and other locales.
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Tombstone
Borderland
Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Isles
A. Rice
Abercromby
Alt
Modoc
Bisbee
Robert Hunter
Minnie Ware
Luther A. Creed
Claud Converse Biy
Ernert Musson
Crear
Christopher Hart F
Alma Mo Lows
It. Greene
Roy Neblett
Mrt Simms
Phoenix
T Day
Loals Rn
Chester Franklin Mc Fee
CK Powell
Florence
James Hudson
A. Robite
Peoria
Franke C. Carda
Casa Grande
Chester Albert Warren
Kingman
G. P
Mesa
HL Boyt
James W. Smith
Willcox
EW. Scott
Warren
John Willian Fo Smith
Aille Wilson
Wilda
Charles W. Allen
John Bowen
Flinnigan
J.J. Jones
State engineers seeks counties funding highway equipment
A proposed Arizona plan empowers the state engineer to order highway machinery and materials from the U S government for county use. Funding would come from the counties' 3 per cent share of the state 75 per cent fund, with reimbursements hoped from next legislature.
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Phoesix
Arizona
Boards of Supervisors
Arizona Highway Department
Board of Supervisors
United States
El Paso Trade Trip Cancelled by Chamber of Commerce
The El Paso chamber of commerce has canceled its proposed annual Southwest excursion for this year. The decision was received by the Southern Pacific traffic department yesterday. The chamber may revive the trip later, but no current plans exist.
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Tucson
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Southwest
Traffic Department
The
Southern Pacific
Chamber
Judge clears sheep trespass case opens big FS range
In Phoenix April Joe M. Ron 9 and B Somero were found not guilty by Judge Stanford after a juryless trial in the superior court. The decision affects the cattle range between Cave Creek and the New River, noting sheep had grazed legally for years without protest from cattlemen.
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Phoenix
Joe M. Ron
B. Somero
Stanford
Superior Court
Cave Creek
Joe Davis Dies Under Suspected Mental Strain
Joe Davis a 27 year old man from Miami died in hospital after slashing his own throat while reportedly mentally deranged. Coroner E. McBach conducted an inquest confirming death followed the act at the home of his brother Charles in Turkey Shoot. Davis was described as peculiar and hearing hallucinations that others were trying to will him, with witness Mrs. Char Dade recounting his sudden stabbing action and immediate collapse.
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Miami
Joe Lavis
Charles Tatts
Turkey
Char Dade
Davis
Playful gun play leads to jail and pursuit
A bizarre tale from a rural county ends with two men hurt and in custody. Flores is questioned after a house incident on Banter Street where a wound and a discharged revolver are found. A Mexican man with a bullet wound claims it happened during play with Rudolfo. Tedderico, seeking humor, resents Rudolfo after a back slash. Sheriff tracks the suspect through hills for two hours before capture.
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Flores
Teder Bueg
Sheri
Rodolfo
Sheriff's Office
Banter Street
Rudolfo
Tederico
Copper Hill Lad Stabbed by Playmate
A Copper Hill boy, Grover Hughes, ten, was stabbed by a playmate during a fray. Johnson allegedly wielded a pocket knife, both youths were involved as the sheriff and medical staff attended. The injured boy received medical care and was reported weak but improving. custody proceedings and further charges were expected.
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Copper Hill
Notice of Land Office Protests for 1926 Arizona Selections
federal land office notice from Phoenix Arizona dated March 2 1926 invites protests or contests to land selections under Congress limitations. Gibbs and Marshall officers announce five week protest period and transmission of protests to the General Land Office. Publication dates March 28 1920 and last April 25 1920.
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General Land Office
Pharnix
Arizona
Marca
Jon
Chase Marshall
Register
Scott White
Encouraging Outlook in Sulphur Sprites Vetley
Partial readable notes discuss farmers seeking improved crops in Sulphur area. Mentions bar, cultivation potential in valley, open sections, and truck farming prospects amid rising yields and optimistic outlook. Strong entities include Sulphur, Vetley, and valley references.
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Vetley
Roy Simaize
Cochise County GOP to Host Governor Campbell Meeting
In Douglas on April 10 Cochise county Republicans plan a unity gathering led by county chairman T J Leeson. Governor Thomas K Campbell is slated as the evening guest at a dollar ginver assembly.
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Cochise
Cement and Barley Case Set for Trial in Phoenix
In Phoenix on April 4, Harry Mure son of a prominent family faces trial for grand larceny linked to alleged thefts of cement and barley from warehouse depots. The case, named by the attorney general, centers on a scheme involving shipments and a warehouse department, with Barns and Syringes figures appearing in the investigative notes. The defendant and witnesses are expected to testify about the transaction and the motive behind the alleged thefts.
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Harry Mure
Iey
Wil
Arand
Felones
Tesne
Ty Atharmes
Hult
Springer
Tomer
Medway
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