Citizens 18 to 45 May Be Called for Arizona Regiment
The Adjutant General ordered all Cochise County assessors to prepare a list of men aged 18 to 45 eligible for enlistment in the Arizona regiment. Exemptions apply to ministers, civil officers, those with three years in service, habitual drunkards, paupers, convicts, and disabled persons. E A Hughes to compile the county list with copies to the Adjutant General and department, plus filing at the Superior Court.
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Phoenix
Arigona County
Queta
United States
E. A. Hughes
Campbell
Cochise County
Arizona Regiment
Board of Supervisors
Hughes
Adjutant General
J. B. James
Superior Court
A. C. Lockwood
McKinney Praises Senator Ashurst In City Visit
April visit by Mr and Mrs BJ McKinney highlights discussion of Senator Ashurst. McKinney hails Ashurst for passing the Indian Appropriation bill and leading Indian affairs. A Denver lawyer lauds Ashurst for bringing both dignity and achievement to the Senate. Ross explains enlistment paths in Cochise County for militia and army, urging applications to the Adjutant General in Phoenix or nearest recruiting station.
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Willcox
BJ. McKinney
Eestern Ponte
New York
Washington
Capitol
Senate
Ashurst
McKinney
Ashursy
Committee On
Denver
McKienney
Cochise County
Ross
St Phoenix
St Houglas
Tombstone Observes Loyalty Day Patriotic Meeting
In Tombstone last evening a large crowd gathered at the Congregational Church to observe Loyalty Day. Mayor Guy Welch opened with a brief address before speakers including Judge Alfred Lockwood Sheriff Harry Sneeler Dr Wm Randolph and others gave patriotic talks. The audience sang My Country Tis of Thee as flags filled the church while Welch urged citizens to support the nation and its cause in World War I.
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Campbell
Tombstone
Guy
Welch
Bng
Alfred E Lockwood
Harry Sneeler
Wm. Randolph
WG. Gilmore
Gilmore
Gibson
Stark
Wilson
L Boat Captain Commands Craft to Mexican Gunboat
A German gunboat Guerrero encountered a submarine near the Gulf of California after a crewman fell ill during a voyage from the Gulf to the California coast. Captain de la Liave and the submarine captain spoke aboard the Guerrero for an hour after the submarine came to its side following wireless signaling.
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Cawerds
Wiigr Vic
de la Liave
Gurrero
Guerrero
Mysterious aeroplane seen nightly over Tucson
Tucson residents report a mysterious airship hovering from 106 to 1800 feet nightly for four nights. The object appears southwest after dark, moves along rail lines toward the depot, then disappears beyond the city. Police investigate possible illicit activity linked to bootlegging.
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Tucson
Southern Pacific
Fire Reported in Ramsey Canyon Near Coronado Forest
Fire broke out in Ramsey Canyon on the east slope near the Heschecta while threatening the Coronado National Forest border toward the Hoschuca Mountains. A large firefighting force was dispatched. no updates on progress were received by late afternoon. The Ramsey Canyon area lies about 28 to 39 miles from Tombstone near Berner's resort, a destination for regional visitors in summer.
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Ramsey Canyon
Coronado National Forest
Hoschuca Mountains
Tombstone
Heschecta
Smith and Steele
Battle of the James
Berner's Pleasure Resort
Tombstone, Bisbee, Douglas
Tucson
Arizona Complies With Federal Road Law Increase
Phoenix April 9 The enactment of three road laws in the recent legislature enables Arizona to cooperate with the federal aid road program. The governor reports from Secretary Houston that the state board of control and state engineer are recognized as the highway department. Road project statements may be submitted with county board concurrence, promising greater road work momentum across counties.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Thomas E. Campbell
DF Houston
State Boards of Control
Artcoum State Engineer and Board of Control
Board of County Supervisors
Wark May Bring Extra Session of Legislature
In Phoenica April report it is suggested that war could trigger an extraordinary legislature session if national measures do not protect border states. The state might issue bonds under constitutional clause to repel invasion or defend during war, with strict use of funds and legislative authorization.
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Phoenig
National Guard
Huachuca Mobilization Point Chosen In Arizona
April 9 1917 Fort Huachuca is named the mobilization point for U S troops in Arizona with potential expansion to Tucson. Roads from the Border highway and Canille connect fort and city for rapid border transport and rail protection. Local Tucson businessmen backed the site citing strategic value and economic benefits to the city.
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Ucson
Arizona
Fort Huachuca
United States
Tucson
Huachuca
Funston
National Forest Service
Canille
Fort Huachues
War Department
Ciy
Enter Cochine Lodge No. 0 F
City Hall
Oro
George
HD. Covert
Hester Fanner
Francis Heit
Tombatone
Coate
de Fee
Loyalty Parade Tops Bisbee District Events
Word from Bisbee yesterday says the Loyalty Parade drew the district’s largest crowds, with members from various organizations marching and the afternoon hailed as a great success. In Tombstone W. A. Plege of Dragoon attended Easter services. J. G. Keaton of Douglas married Lois Taylor and left for Tucson for a honeymoon before settling near Douglas.
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Bisbee
Dragoon
W. A. Plege
Tombstone
Congregational Church
Plege
Knight Templar
W. Stark
J. G. Keato
Douglas
de Lois Taylor
Tucson
Rageb
Dougbun
John Walker
Athday
Adelaide Karger
A. C. Karger
Martine Sherril
Marion Hughes
Aliee Eckerman
Ron James
William Holmes
Courtland
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Snow White
Gulf of Conon Ud
Ramsey Canyor
T Thomas
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Jeff Milton
Tom
Paiibank
Standolph
Bunker Hill Hospital
Huachuca Water Company
H. W. Miller
Williams Ranch
Turner
Randolph
J. 1
J. A. Meh Dee
A. H. Gardner
Vene Johnson
M. F Calderwood
Appaying
Bunker Hill
Tomerri
Sheewis
Calderwood
Gleeson
van Meter
Bowie
J FL Row
Ife
Flowie
Mr. Ross
Justice Court
Ken
Tomomone HM
Dougloe
Harry C. Wheeler
Mow
Benson
Tomb- Mone
Uniness
Johnny Jo
D. W Brown
W. A Brown
MH. Brown
G. M. Brown
Willcor
Ferguson
Wilbcor
Richardeon
Bowie Wasemone
Businens
Pred Wright
Firatintana Infantry
John Foster
Histor
Wm Holmes
Great Western Mining Company
Lewis Springs
Frank Mason
Mixon
Sherif Harry Rafferty
Howie
Sherif A. W. Howe
E. Patterson
Apuch
JE Perry
J. Labrosse
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