Arizona Physicians Sixth Annual Meeting Held in Douglas
The sixth annual meeting of Arizona state county and city health officers convened in Douglas at the Gadsden hotel with prominent physicians from across the state. Discussions covered water purification and pasteurization of milk, featuring papers by Dr. FE Rooney, Dr. A Morerve, and others. Officers elected: Meade Clyne as president, J W Flinn as vice president, and Rene Looney as secretary.
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Douglas
Arizona
Gadsden
Albert M. Sames
Donwslas
Arles
FE. Rooney
Yuma
Medicus
A. Morerve
Tucson
Ralph Herendeen
John H. Lacy
A L. Guntetter
Lal W. Burteh
W. A. Green
Meade Clyne
J. W. Flinn
Prescott
Rene Looney
Infantry sergeant takes his own life in Arizona tragedy
April 16 Sergeant Carl Goodwin of Company KE Firs Arizona Infantry shot himself in the head with an army rifle at Naco Arizona dying at once. A Tucson native, he reportedly received a letter from his sweetheart urging him to sign the muster roll to serve his country. He left his tent after reading the letter and killed himself, body later taken to Bisbee.
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Douglas
Carl Goodwin
Company KE
Firs
Arizona Infantry
Naco
Arizona
Goodwin
Tucson
Bis
All Tucson Aliens Warned To Surrender
All aliens in Tucson must surrender firearms ammunition and any powder or explosives to police within four hours under an order issued by Chief of Police Frank Bailey. The directive follows Washington orders and applies nationwide to noncitizens or those lacking first citizenship papers. Receipts issued and weapons returned after the war ends.
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Tucson
Frank Bailey
Washington
United States
Rain forecast for 36 hours hits Phoenix and broad West
Phoenix reports a weather bureau forecast of a 36 hour rain storm beginning early this morning. Cattlemen rejoice as ranges badly needed rain improves feed conditions, though some areas report cattle losses from prior poor grazing. The system covers southern Arizona and all of California with snow in northern regions of the state and Utah.
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Phoenix
Arizona
California
Utah
Ring of smugglers 18 discovered in Arizona ring
A Tucson and Nogales conspiracy to smuggle Japanese aliens across the Mexican border has been disrupted. Three leaders Pedro Camacho Pedro Aguirre and Francisco Lugo were arrested in Tucson by Deputy U S Marshal James Treayah. Nine Japanese migrants were captured near Phoenix and sent to Tucson for deportation. Zacaria Pace of Nogales was also arrested for transporting a party from the border. The case carries up to five years and a fine. officials say the back of the ring is broken.
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Tucson
Nogales
United States
Pedro Camacho
Meyer Street
Pedro Aguirre
Francisco Lugo
James ‘Treahey
Immigration Service
Phoenix
Yeserday
Tucsen
United
Hermosillo
Mexico
Salt River Valley
Jitney
Automobile Service
Zacaria Pace
Immigration Offciale
Mexican Problem Menaces Border
Phoenix residents report incoming Mexicans with deep political knowledge expect an armed clash between Mexico and the United States within six weeks. Border tensions rise as refugees travel from the interior to border towns. Mexican officials show mixed signals while Nogales traders warn against reporting hostilities.
CAN'T BE BEAT The real Arizona weather on tap
Arizona weather report highlights unseasonably warm temperatures with sunny skies across major cities. Forecasters expect continued warmth into the week with highs near record levels and light winds, offering ideal outdoor conditions.
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Arizona
Adjutant General Publishes Desertion List for Arizona Guard
Phoenix April 18 A list of men who recently deserted from the Arizona National Guard has been published by the adjutant general. The 1st regiment numbers ninety nine, includes twenty four Mexicans and many foreign extraction, with names and home towns posted at post offices. Deserters will face authorities as regular desertions. A request for information to locate missing men has been issued and furloughs of ten days will be granted in stages as the regiment departs on leave.
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Phoenix
Arizona National Guard
Adjutant General's Office
Stankovich
Juras Wich
Arion
Adjutant General
Ovens
Regim
Water Creeps Toward Spillway Top of Roosevelt Dam
Roosevelt dam reaches spillway tops as waters creep toward overflow after three days of rain. Officials warn within twenty four hours water may pour from cliffside escarpment into the river bed below. The Salt River valley will see ample irrigation. thirty two thousand acres added to the project under a new tender. Weather has favored crops with unusual rain and heavy northern snow, disrupting travel and business.
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Phoenix
Roosevelt Dam
Salt River Valley
Ownership Statement for Tombstone Epitaph April 1917
Public notice details the Tombstone Epitaph ownership and management. Publishers Giragi Brothers Tombstone Arizona. editor managing editor C L Giragi. business managers C L and C P Giragi. Owners Sarah Girazi and Frank Giraxi Tombstone. Known bondholders and securities include W A Sherwood Courtland Arizona and Morganthaler Linotype Co San Francisco. Notarized April 1917. Flags go up daily with new flags hoisted in Tombstone.
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Tombstone
Arizona
State of
Cochise
C. IL. Giragi
Giragi Brothers
Tomb-sone
Faitor C. L. Giragi
Artoma
CL. Giragi
W. A. Sherwood
Courtland
Ariz. Morganthaler Linotype Co
San Fran
Trainmen Strike Shuts Globe to Bowie Freight Route
Arizona Eastern freight crews resign en masse over pay posting and route length. Dispute centers on Adamson law interpretation and 100 mile run between Globe and Bowie. Navy officials notified as workers offer limited government troop and freight transport if needed.
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J W. Williams
Arizona Easterman
Veteran land bill for Civil War and others proposed
Phoenix developer James P Lavin pushes a House bill granting 160 acres of public land to Civil War Span American Philippine insurrection and Boxer uprising veterans who reside six months and invest 100 dollars in improvements. Widows may qualify with no remarriage, and guardians may act for minor children.
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Phoenix
James P. Lavin
le House of Representatives
Ongressman Hayden
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Papago Indians enlist in United States Navy at Phoenix
A group of Papago Indians from the government Indian school at Phoenix enlisted in the U S Navy in El Paso Texas today. They were the first 22 from the school to arrange to join the Navy. A new telephone line from Fort Hood is being installed by Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company and will soon be completed. The line will connect with the government's private system at the army post, giving each phone direct outside connection.
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EL Paso
Texas
Government Indian School
Phoenix
United States Navy
Navy
Fort Hoadhues
Mountain States
Borderland Old Spanish Mission Route Trip Report
Businessmen from Phoenix to Douglas praise the Bisbee to Tombstone to Huachuca Siding stretch of the Borderland Old Mission Trails Route. They note excellent road conditions overall with a few rough patches between Bisbee Tombstone Empire Ranch and Huachuca Siding, a pleasant desert section to Tucson, and two punctures but no major breakdowns.
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Phoenix
Douglas
Warren McArthur
McArthur Brothers
Mision Trails
Bisbee
Bisbee and
Wen
Tombstone
Huachuca Siding
Ike
Huachuea Siding
Empire Ranch
Tucson
Huachuca
Ft. Huachues
Florence
Higley
Chanther
Hiny
Tombstone Post Office Nears Second Class Status
Tombstone's post office may attain second class status after the 1917 fiscal year if receipts reach about $8,000. The annual report by Postmaster Paul A. Smith shows a rise to $1,272.12 over last year, with parcel post and postal savings deposits up, and a move to a new oak finished location on Allen Street planned once finishing is done.
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Paul A. Smith
Allen Street
Road Work Progressing From Dragoon to Tombstone
Road work from Dragoon to Tombstone advances at a good rate and will soon reach good condition. The project will shorten travel to the county seat by about twenty miles for travelers from northern towns and camps east of Dragoon.
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Dragoon
Tombstone
Eastbound visitors from New York tour Arizona
Mr Lester B Howe of New York, on his first visit to Arizona, travels with his wife to Tombstone and the Kendall ranch in the Dragoons. He serves as secretary of the Produce Exchange and says Arizona's pure air far exceeds descriptions. The couple will return to New York after visiting the Grand Canyon and Pacific coast, carrying a changed impression of the Southwest.
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Lester B. Howe
New York City
Tombstone
Big City
Atlantic
Mr Howe
Arizona
Howe
Harry Kendall
Kendall Ranch
Dragoons
Mr. Howe
Manhattan
HW. H. Haghart
First Arizona Infantry: 543 Men and Officers Stationed
The First Arizona Infantry now has 490 enlisted men and 50 officers excluding Company D at Moosevel dam. Muster out and swearing in are complete. 186 men refused dual oath. 99 deserted before muster out. Refusers remain in service and subject to governor calls. One company to Bisbee. a marine gun company to Honglas later. About 1,100 needed to reach full strength.
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Guard Offores
Bisbee
Marine Gun
Honglas
Tombstone City Council approves key matters in special meeting
A special meeting last evening at the Tombstone City Council chambers resulted in approval of important matters for the city. Officials reviewed agenda items and passed what was described as significant measures for local governance.
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Tombstone
State Fair Grounds Offered to Army for Mobilization
Governor Campbell wired Secretary Baker and General Pershing offering the Arizona state fair grounds for mobilization and drilling of army units. The grounds would accommodate horses, mules, and soldiers, with stabling and living quarters adequate for a full regiment. The state will place all resources at the national government’s disposal as needs arise.
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Phoenix
Thomas E. Campbell
Newton D. Baker
John J. Pershing
United States Army
Arizona State Fair Grounds
Council of Defense
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Arizona Physicians
W. A. Fowler
Arizona Eastern
GLOBE
Arizona Eastern Railroad
Miami
Jose Moneys
Bowie
August Gradin
Phoenix Man
Arizona Indians
Tombstone Post Office
First Arizona
First Arizona Infantry
Co. D
Moosevel Dam
ARMY
City
S. Benson
Main Street
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