Roberts for Governor The Prescott Courier endorses C M Roberts
The Prescott Courier praises Senator C M Roberts of Cochise for the Democratic nomination for Arizona governor. It notes his courage, honesty, and service as a former constitutional convention member and state senator, and endorses him as the party’s best candidate for the coming primary and eventual election.
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Roberts
Arizona
Robe
Pury
Aonan
Cochise County
Sacramental Wine Access Tied to Prohibition Rules
The Tucson Star reports fears that churches may struggle to obtain sacramental wine under prohibition-era rules. Supplying churches requires proper authorization and internal church safeguards to prevent outsiders from abusing the privilege, with cooperation from church authorities to protect legal and moral principles.
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Tucson Star
Short Line to Coast Sparks Arizona Road Battle
The piece laments Maricopa and Phoenix for blocking coast-bound routes. It notes Pima and Yuma choosing a coast line 108 miles shorter than via Phoenix and predicts both routes to Yuma will be built, with most traffic possibly using Ajo to reach the coast, blaming the two counties' road policy.
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Maricoy
Arizona
Phoenix
el Paso
Yuma
Ajo
Maricopa
Delirium tremens and war fears mix in era dialogue
A clipped wartime reflection notes prohibition ending delirium tremens and compares danger to a venomous snake with fatal bite. The quote hints at future military deployment as Hiram Johnson foresees a Pacific armada and worries over American casualties from foreign commandeering.
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Hiram Johnson
Pacific
A Disgrace to the American Army
Testimony before a congressional subcommittee condemns brutal treatment of American POWs in disciplinary barracks. Officers and sergeants allegedly beat maim starve and deny medical care while robbing prisoners and rejecting liberation requests. Royal C Johnson of South Dakota leads the push for accountability amid widespread guilt and disgrace.
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United States Army
Congress
Williams
Governor’s Island
Royal C. Johnson
South Dakota
BREAK THE TRUST IN ARIZONA DENTAL BOARD
A critical editorial argues the dental trust governs Arizona and urges legislators to abolish the board to curb monopolistic control. It cites dentist shortages, uneasy patient protection, and perceived political interference while predicting reform will come and implicating board members in politics.
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Dental Trust
Arizona
Revival of Copper Mining in Arizona Faces Prosperity Hurdles
The Tucson Citizen reports copper mining in Arizona is reviving after a slump when prices fell due to government policy and low grade ore losses. Prospects hinge on copper reaching 60 cents, which would lift costs and stabilize markets for five years, spurring development within 50 miles of Tucson and promising long term prosperity for the state.
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Arizona
Prioi
Tucson
Son
Wien
Tnucson
Japanese war talk discounted by Nogales Herald
The Nogales Herald notes that claims of Japanese intent to wage war with the United States are likely exaggerated. It cites four years of U S wartime effort and mobilization as evidence Americans will fight, while ridiculing reports of open Japanese war discussions as fanciful, citing a Syrian rug dealer as the source.
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United States
Japan
Uncle Sam
France
Nogales
What Ails Mexico and Other Chronicle Snips
A collage of clipped lines notes a tired matron overwhelmed by home duties, John Pretty man delivering ice in a modern wagon, and snappy quips from the Yuma Sun. It cites the Jackson State penitentiary facing a $1,000,000 shortfall and teases about thieves, while asking What Ails Mexico.
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Casa Grande
John Prettyman
Yuma Sun
Jackson, Mich. State Penitentiary
Bond holder testifies in Tucson Farms hearings
Maj. Herbert Nicholson, principal bondholder for Tucson Farms, on leave from the British army, testifies at a corporation commission session in Tucson. He warns foreclosure on the $1.14 million bond issue and $500,000 in further advances would devastate farmers. He notes he paid a small sum for the bonds and mentions attempts to secure loans to fund company work.
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Tucson
Ariz
Aug
Maj
Herbert Nicholson
Tucson Farms Company
Corporation Commission
Ucson Farms Company
Beliere
Weirstein
Camping Party Heads to Dragoon Mountains Tomorrow
A jolly camping party will leave for the Dragoon Mountains tomorrow to hike among tall sycamore trees and enjoy mountain air near the Sheepshead. Headquarters will be at the LITI ranch in the foothills. The group stocked up today on supplies for the trip.
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Dragoon Mountains
Dragoon
Sheepshead
Liti Ranch
Leo Hill
Gee, Rockhill
Frank Massingnale
Prancis Staniger
Nellie Crochetti
Mildred Marre
Barty
Miss Staniger
Miss Ciochetti
Virginia Marre
Julia Girard
McOunteiss
Campbell Asked to Act as Mediator in Globe Strike
Governor Thomas E Campbell is asked to mediate a strike by about 25 mechanics at the Globe International Smelting and Refining smelter. Workers demand a wage increase to 1.25 dollars per hour from 0.73, with operations continuing though absentee. Campbell, touring the state, was asked tonight to assist as mediator.
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Campbell
Phoenix
Auh
Thomas E. Campbell
International Smelting and Refining Company
Globe
Fort Huachuca Shoer and Tin Smith Exams Announced
The U S civil service commission announces two non educational exams at Fort Huachuca Arizona. An home shoer exam on Aug 15 aims to fill a vacancy in that post. A sheet metal worker exam on Aug 22 seeks a tinsmith in the supply office service. Local secretary board of civil service examiners handles application blanks and information.
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Fort Huachuca
United States Civil Service Commission
Ft. Huachues Arizona
Secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners
Ft. Huachuca
Arizona
Pt Huachuca
Suspect Held Near Fermenting Grain Vat In Arizona
Raymond Todd, a newcomer from Oklahoma arrested days earlier, was turned over to federal authorities after being found near a vat of fermenting grain in the Agua Prieta river bottoms behind Phoenix. The vat contained about two dozen gallons of mash.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Raymond
Todd
Newcomer
Oklahoma
Agua Prieta
Death, storms, and marriages revive Tombstone notes
In Tombstone, a severe electrical storm lashed the town with lightning and heavy rain, described as the worst in fifteen years though no serious damage occurred. Visitors include J.D Curtiss from St. David and Chief Deputy Sheriff Geo Henshaw in Bowie for civil matters. The week saw seventeen marriage licenses issued across Bisbee, Douglas, Fort Huachuca, and Lowell, listing couples and locales.
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St. David
Bowie
Geo. Henshaw
Plowman
Sid Smyth
Alabama
JE James
Superior Court
Fred
Carry
Pearl Wilfare
Douglas
Francisco Martinst
Carmen Tarpie
Bisbee
Amada Villalobos
Maris J. Quintans
Rufus M. McKinney
Emma Halderman
Courtland
Samuel Leyva
Carmen Rice
Elemetro Rubio
Nicanor Rios
Miguel Valdez
Concepcion Federico
Escaped Convict Captured on Coast Near Phoenix
Carl Da Vey, recently freed from Florence, has been captured in Los Angeles and will be returned to prison. Known for petty theft and burglary, he was jailed for seven years over bicycle theft. An odd note says Florence once pardoned him to operate as town barber until climate or fancy nightlife drew him away.
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Phoenix
Carl da Vey
Florence
Los Angeles
da Vey
du Vey
Angel City
Arizona cattle raising course attracts variety of students
Young men and some older participants attend the University of Arizona range cattle raising course in Tucson. The classes opened yesterday with close room work to continue a week before trips to eight principal cattle raising counties across the state begin.
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Arizona
Tucson
Artz
State University
Man from Arizona loses money after headache incident
Hoy of Clifton Arix told police Wednesday afternoon that after drinking at a friend's home he started a car ride and lost consciousness. He awoke with a headache and found $150 in cash and all his valuables missing.
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Hoy
Clifton, Arix
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Giragi Brothers
Ries
Tombstone
Mexico
Los Angeles Times
Major Nicholson
Betts
Weinshten
Nicholson
Indiaa Service
Eshoer
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