Mystery of Montezuma’s Well Sparks Local Rumors
Report from Jerome says smoke pours from Montezuma’s Well and a hidden tunnel beneath a house on Euclid Street yields a trapdoor and copper stills. Deputies found signs of activity but no conclusive evidence of recent operations by locals or volcanic origins. Local lore links cave dwellers to ancient mechanisms and fears of a volcano.
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Jerome
Montezuma
Sheriffa
Euclid Street
la Verde Valley
Mail Question Taken Up With Agua Prietans
Douglas April 14. Postmaster M C Hawkins discussed interchanges with Agua Prieta. Mexican government stamps in use but Sonora rebel status blocks federal authority. Pending Mexico City action could halt exchange with the United States. Sonoran cattlemen ship stock to the American side. Mexicans without passports denied entry by state customs officials. town vigil kept for outsiders.
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Hermosillo
Mexico City
United States
Sonora
Washington
Arizona
Ben Stillman Chosen Prison Board Secretary
Ben Stillman son of Mr and Mrs H C Stillman leaves Bisbee for Florence to become secretary of the state prison commission. Appointed by Governor Campbell last Monday the governor announced it at the Stillman home and a wire directed him to Florence to assume duties. Ben Stillman was Bisbee’s first baby and many local friends wish him success.
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Douglas
Ben Stillman
H.C. Stillman
Florence
State Prison Commission
Campbell
Stillman
Bisbee
Arizona Men Strike Oil in Texas Wildcat Field
Northern Arizona men led by Charles Burton arrive in Phoenix with news of a Texas oil strike. The Prescott and Peoria Oil Co netted 9000 acres retained and 10000 acres bought outside at 1500 dollars per acre. Syndicate plans to develop the property, making local businessmen potential millionaires.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Wallingford
Charles Burton
Sheep Sanitary Board
Texas
Barton
M. B. Hazeltine
Leroy Anderson
E. W. Wells
Lloyd Sigie
Harry Heap
Prescott
Prescott and Peoria Oil Company
Border excursion praise from Phoenix crowd boosts spirits
April reports show members of the borderland excursion appreciating the cordial welcome in Phoenix. Harry Welch, secretary of the Phoenix chamber of commerce, wrote a letter of appreciation to the civic organizers for their hospitality.
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Phoenix
Borderland Excursion
Harry Welch
Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Soldier given seven years suspended sentence for marriage plan
Judge Samuel Vattee ordered Jarre Greenberg, a Cam Harry J Jones soldier, to a seven years suspended sentence on a statutory offense against a girl from Bisbee. The sentence was conditional on Greenberg marrying the girl, with her parents consenting. The judge stated it was the couple’s desire to wed and that the men must marry to satisfy the legal outcome. Greenberg had a recent hearing before Judge WLC. Jack Lu Douglas.
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Samuel Vattee
Jarre Greenberg
Harry J Jones
Bisbee
Sentenes
Greenberg
Gir Conseel
Wlc
Jack Lu
Douglas
Charleston Dam Project Boosted by Benson Resident
P Cosby of Benson touted the Charleston Reservoir Site in Cochise County as a feasible Reclamation Service project. He said the site was surveyed and approved 17 years earlier and construction could begin, potentially cultivating about 26 000 acres along the San Pedro valley from Benson with a favorable dam site, soil, climate, mining camps and nearby markets, with an estimated cost between a million and a million and a gain.
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Phoenix
Harleston Reservoir
Cochise Bounty
Reclamation Service
P. Cosby
Benson District
Cosby
San Pedro Valley
Benson
Women oppose inspection in public schools in Phoenix
Opposition to proposed medical inspection in public schools sparked a lively session at the Central District Federation of Women’s Clubs semiannual meeting in Phoenix. The charge was that such action was not American and drew strong protest from attendees.
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Phoenix
Central District Federation of Women's Clubs
Hunt speaks on rights of man at Jefferson Anniversary
Former Governor G W P Hunt, nominated by President Wilson as minister to Siam, spoke at a Jefferson Anniversary meeting in Phoenix. He argued for universal rights over class monopoly, said female unrest was exaggerated, noted many loyal citizens, and urged repeal of espionage and sedition laws now that the war is over.
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Phoenix
G. W. P. Hunt
Wilson
Siam
Jefferson Society
Hunt
Southwestern discus record broken at U Tucson
Shattering a southwestern track record, South Hall freshmen at the University of Arizona tied for the lead in the intra varsity meet. Mitch Martinex, from Henson, threw the discus 122 feet 7 inches, surpassing the former 118 feet 6 inch mark set by LoL Kreighbaum in 1916.
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Tucson
Southwestern
South Hall
University
Mitch Martinex
Arizona
Henson
Lol. Kreighbaum
Phoenix Boy of 15 Disappears from Ranch Near Wickenburg
A Phoenix family reports Sam Hade, 15, missing since March 24 after accompanying his father to a ranch eight miles southeast of Wickenburg. Described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, 165 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes, wearing brown clothes, the boy left without explanation during a family trip. Father Hade offers a reward for information.
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Phoenin
Wickenburg
Sam Hade
GB Hade
South Eleventh Street
Phorals
Stu
Wirkenturs Maren 2
M Hade
Fire in City Hall Sparks Overnight Alarm
A smoldering blaze was found in the city hall by Fireman WoL Humphreys who slept nearby and awoke to smoke around midnight. He alerted authorities as smoke rose, and firefighters responded, believing a discarded cigarette caused the fire.
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Wol Humphreys
Meelf
Arizona bats overpower Texas El Paso in 14 to 1 win
April 10 Tucson Arizona. The University of Arizona baseball team beat Texas Selina of Mines of El Paso 14 to 1 in the first game of a twi n game series.
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Texas Tucson
University of Arizona
Texas Selina of Mines
el Paso
Seri
Arrives for Visit to Mines in State
April 10. Cleveland H. Dodge, longtime figure in Phelys Dodge interests and Western development, arrived in Douglas today for a visit to Douglas and Arizona. He is accompanied by Mrs. Dodge and J. P. Rea, arriving by a special train that reached Douglas late afternoon.
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Douglas
Cleveland H. Dodge
Phelys Dodge
West
Ite
Arizons
Arizona
Counties Forced to Pay Railroad Bond Interest in Arizona
Ariz April 14 Eight years ago Congress set aside 1 000 000 acres to repay Yavapai Coconino Pima and Maricopa counties for railroad bond costs. Courts in Pima had invalid bonds yet counties face continued interest obligations amid a state bond fund of 196 000 for that interest. Settlement awaits court dispute over county allotments.
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Ariz
Congress
Arizona
Yavapai
Coconino
Pima
Maricopa
Wholesale Hardware Firm To Open In Phoenix
April 16 announcement that the Krakauer Zork company of El Paso, wholesale hardware, will establish itself in Phoenix Arizona. A warehouse and office will be constructed to accommodate the new arrival, said J Krekauer vice president and general manager.
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Phoenix
KrakauerZork Company
el Paso
Arizona
J. Krekauer
Aerial Highway Plan Advocated by National Airlines
R M Sterrett urges Governor Campbell to back a commercial aviation corridor across Arizona along the Santa Fe route with six to eight airfields. Estimated initial cost about 24000 dollars and annual maintenance around 5000 dollars. Landing fields could be ready in two months. No funds are set aside for the proposal.
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Aph
Thomas K. Campbell
R. M. Sterrett
Gener
Naional Airlines
Pony
Arizona
Sterrett
Santa Fe Ratt
Airtme
Penny Stores Damaged as Wall Falls in Cellar Mesa
April 15 doors of the Penny company store closed for hours as workmen repaired the rear of Lehe building after a wall collapsed into the cellar of the O. S. Stapler company store, damaging stock and merchandise at Penny’s.
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Mesa
Penny Company
Lehe
O. 3 Stapler Company
Penny
Bond election set for May in St Johns Arizona
St Johns Arizona April 15 The county supervisors spent days in session lining up a road bond election for May The bond amount was fixed at 175000 with a 25006 surplus to be used on north end roads Concho Vermon Alpine roads North end to receive 15000 others 5000 each Taxpayers likely to approve bond vote on May 5 with delegation led by Burr W Porter advocating the plan
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Ariz
North End
Burr W. Porter
Concho Vermon
Springlereu Te Alpine
Will Gee
Northend
Florence suspect roves wrong man Tucson
Police in the vicinity pursue a man seen near Florence who matches the description of the Ser geant who was shot. The suspect, brought to Tucson from Kelvin, Arizona, remains unidentified as investigators continue asking for tips.
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Tucson
Kelvin
Arizona
Florence
Serjgeant
Mutou Shumaker
Hugh Renkin
Shumaker
Shamaker
Phoenix Plans Site and Funds for New Armory
Phoenix pledges a site and about 66 000 dollars toward a new armory as officials report city aid and funds. Juan Martin of Nogales dies after a lighting incident on a train, and a letter from Mexican consuls regarding an expedited passport is found on his body. A Chandler cotton sale tops 180 000 dollars as Duncan Mining completes 150 000 dollar mill and Chandler builds a 125 000 dollar school.
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Phoenix
Nogales
Juan Martin
Walter S. Ingalls
Chamber of Commerce
Francisco
James H. McClintock Peredo
Emiliano Tamez
Mexico
A. J. Chandler
Duncan
Duncan Mining & MiNing Co
Weekly
Industrial Review
Agua Prieta Declared Dry by Calles Orders Saloon Closures
Gen P. Bliss Calles acting governor of Sonora decrees air saloons gambling halls and similar establishments in Agua Prieta and other towns must close. Gen M. Pima commander of the first division reports the order as the republic enforces prohibition measures nationwide.
Board of Pharmacy Meets Here Today In Phoenix
The Arrons State board of pharmacy held the thirty third annual session at the school administration building in Phoenix. The two day meeting began yesterday to review standards and license practices for the profession.
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Board OF Pharmacy
Phoenix
Arrons State Board of Pharmacy
Boar
Unknown assailant shoots Jones soldier on street
April 1a Pet Lestie r Lyons Camp Harry J. Jones was shot in the neck by an unknown assailant while walking on the street near E and Fav eries. The bullet lodged in the cheekbone area and surgery may be required to remove it. He could not identify the attacker.
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Douglas
Pet Lestier
Fire damages Huish warehouse in alleged incendiary blaze
A warehouse on Huish Street near Railroad Avenue suffered about 1500 dollars in damage last night at 9 30 with investigators treating the fire as incendiary. No injuries reported. Fire crews battled the blaze as neighbors watched from the street. Authorities continue to probe the cause and suspect arson.
Thieves Endanger Girl’s Life Over Surgical Outfit
April 15 thieves stole from a Tempe area auto a suitcase of instruments intended for Dr. J M Greer of Mesa who was to operate for acute appendicitis. Miss Mildred Storey, a Tempe student, faced a crisis as the doctor hurried between Mesa and Tempe with limited tools to perform the operation.
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Mesa
Mildred Storey
Tempe
J M. Greer
Martin Sentenced to Hang June Twenty Fifth
Prescott April 15 A death sentence was passed in the superior court on Nichan Martin convicted by a jury on March 29 of murdering Arthur Tie Steinder an overseas veteran of the Canadian army whose partly burned body was found on the desert near Yampai Ariz last October Martin was sentenced to be hanged June 25 next It was the first death sentence to be imposed in this county since the capital punishment clause was restored to the state statutes.
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Prescott
Nichan Martin
Arthur Tie Steinder
Yampai
Ariz
Martin
Tin Town chase ends with capture of feared jail escapee
Sheriff deputies in a pursuit near Warren chased Ramon Ratiesterny known as a Tin Town menace. Ballesteros, an escaped prisoner from Florence, fled after threatening, firing, and cattle rustling as residents reported terror. The chase halted with Ballesteros fleeing on horseback and officers tracking him amid hills.
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Baguiel
Topes
Lopez
Gange
Ballesteroe
Tia
Supreme Bench Hearing in Juvenile Case Complication
Judge Baker disqualified after assessing a complex juvenile case. Proceedings continue as the court reconvenes in Phoenix to hear another matter before the judge returns home.
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Juden A.crewel
Supersey
Paysenti
Phoenix
Sebin
Judge Baker
Melick's Slayer to Be Hanged at Florence Today
The condemned killer of Williams town marshal Chris Melick, who was executed after conviction for the year old murder, faced execution at Florence today as a habeas corpus writ denial left the case unresolved. The appeal argued constitutional rights under the first amendment were violated, but the request was denied by the United States district court.
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Apri
Simplicio
sirtusTig
Cape
Chris Melick
Williams
Ariz
United Statistrict Court
Ison
Torres
United States
Florence
Border Mexicans Kidnap Woman Tells Of Fifteen Fiends
Mrs. AL Sanford, 23, wife of an Eleventh Cavalry trooper at Fort Bliss, says two Mexicans abducted her near an El Paso park entrance and turned her over to Juarez authorities. She reports being mistreated by 13 Mexicans before being abandoned in the streets and later jailed before crossing the Rio Grande to recount the tale.
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EL Paso
Texas
AL Santo
Elehth Cavalry
U. S.A
Fort Bliss
el Paso Park
Juarez
Sanford
Rio Grande
Gasoline sale to motor cars restricted in Bisbee
In Bisbee on April 16, local dealers and representatives of Standard Oil and West Texas agreed to ration gasoline due to railroad tieup shortages. Private cars receive one gallon daily, commercial vehicles two gallons, and wholesalers will supply dealers with one third of normal consumption.
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Bisbee
Warren
Ornoon
Standard Oil
West Texas
Blast at Dawson Mine Kills Five In Separate Explosions
A blast at a Dawson New Mexico mine fatally injures five workers with a second explosion trapping others. Rescue teams battle heat and debris as efforts continue to reach survivors. Local officials report the accident occurred during ongoing mining operations and extend condolences to families. A separate notice lists community meetings and school re opening plans for the week ahead.
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Dawson
Fe Wien
Maine
Renerts
Subceons Gather For Operation On Frank E Carley
April hr Barnes chief counsel in deportation trials at Tortstene arrived in Bisbee last night for the operation on Frank E Carley. Mrs Carley came to Bisbee to be with him. They planned to consult surgeons and attend a net on Carley. Major Hallmen Dost Ro Fer Atkins and Washan of the defense pass on. Thomas Wandolph.
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Bisbee
Oh Barnes
Tortstene
Cachy
Carley
Hallmen
Feratkins
Washan
Defene Pason
Thomas Wandolph
Legality Declared for Using State Fund for Schools
An opinion from State E indicates rents from lands and interest from the permanent fund may be used to supplement legislative appropriations. Total to common schools would be 20000. Maintenance funds for Arizona institutions would rise: University 14055.20, Tempe and Flagstaff normal schools 2570, state hospital 2447.38, state prison 2248.45, Industrial school 2560, Pioneer home 14706.40.
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Phoenix
Tempe
Flagstaff
State Hospital
State Privon
Industrial School
Pioneer
Ome
Rey General Winey
Arizona Lacks Funds for Great Exposition Exhibit
The Arizona state government announced no funds are available for an exhibit at the Great Americanisation Exposition in New York from May 29 to June 12. Governor Campbell said the state had been invited to participate and received the invitation today. Also noted is a report about the Chloride Melly Gibson mine setting a new development record.
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Phoenix
Arizona
New York
Tate
Campbell
Melly Gibson
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