Former Sheriff Cash Claims Booze Car
Former sheriff Cash of Green County lays claim to an abandoned big Jordan Automobile used by bootleggers in Rincon mountains. County Attorney Moore says Cash loaned the car to a New Mexico friend days ago. Pima County officers reportedly observed the vehicle for weeks. Cash, former Green County sheriff, was a Hunt era politician who lost the last state election amid Prohibitionist opposition.
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Tuoron
Ang
Rincon Mountains
Sherif Cash
Alee County
Moore
New Mexico
Pima County
Greeniesounty
Clifton
Hie
Hunt
Lke Hunt
Greenier
Douglas Smelters Return to Capacity
In Douglas in August the two local smelters produced twenty one million five hundred thousand pounds of copper in July, about a million below normal. The Phelps Dodge smelter at Calumet Arizona reported fourteen and a quarter million pounds, with seven and a quarter pounds of copper and five thousand pounds of euphoric acid. Management noted Bisbee operations threshing enough ore to keep the smelter running, with reserves depleted during the strike and potential renewal. Phelps Dodge Amelioror said daily receipts reached two thousand tons, below the normal twenty three hundred tons.
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Douglas
Aug
Phelps Dodee
Calumet
Arizona
Bisbee
Phelpe Dodge Amelier
Pumice Stone Prospect Near Flagstaff Attracts Miner
Gw Swope, veteran mining man, returned from Flagstaff with samples of pumice stone from a 160 acre lease 16 miles northeast of Flagstaff. The deposit shows pure white and cream varieties, with a shaft of 26 feet on the principal site and a potential large tonnage supply. This is described as one of the few commercial pumice deposits in the United States.
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GW. Swope
Phoenix
Flagstaff
Swope
United States
State Library Buys Wide War Book Collection
Arizona state librarian Don P. Cronin says the state library will soon hold a highly complete war book list. Books come from diverse sources and cover all war sides, though German literature is less represented since before the war. Cronin plans to add volumes via Dr J A Monk of the Southwest Museum, who has Arizona's most complete library. duplicates will go to the state library.
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Phoenix
Arizona State Library
Don P. Cronin
Lbrarian
Cronin
United States
J. A. Monk
Southwest Museum of Los Angels
Monk
Arizona
Cronie
Storm causes widespread damage across Tombstone
A severe thunderstorm struck Tombstone around seven thirty last night, unleashing hurricane force winds and large hail. Homes, fences, and trees were uprooted or swept away, with many buildings shifted from their foundations and countless properties sustaining damage. residents report damages totaling in the tens of thousands of dollars.
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Tombstone
Win
Fremont Street
Benson
Lowe Town
Notice of Selection Under Sections 2275 2276 Arizona
The U S Land Office in PhoenixArizona announces selections for indemnity lands by Arizona individuals Lists 48 49 and 50 with serial numbers 030894 905895 and 035896 across ranges 20B 26B township 18S. Public protest or contest periods extend five weeks from publication with final approval pending. Dated August 1917.
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Arizona
Onpeettroy
Phoenix
Governor Verner Investigates Bisbee Deportation Situation
Governor Thos Campbell traveled to Bisbee to review conditions around the July 1 deportation of 1,200 XYZ workers. Attorney General Jones stayed on at the governor’s request. The visit aimed to determine if state laws and citizens’ constitutional rights were being violated while affirming support for lawful deportations if needed. The governor stressed an open mind and fair handling amid strong public sentiment.
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Thos Campbell
Biatee
Werep
el Kt
Jones
Bisbee's First Born Joins American Army
Bisbee reports Ben Stillman Jr has enlisted in the United States Army and serves in the Tenth Field Artillery at Camp Harry J. Jones. He is noted as Bisbee's first white child born in October 1881, a local distinction highlighted by Mrs MLC Stilman.
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Bisbee
Ben
Stillmanton
Busines
Mlc. Stilman
United States Army
Tenth Field Artillery
Harry J. Jones
Young Stillman
Return from Coast for Mrs H M Eckerman and family
Mrs H M Eckerman and her children have returned to Tombstone after a three month visit to California. She says they enjoyed the beaches and resorts but are glad to be back home.
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H. M. Eckerman
California
Tombstone man recalls his foreign birth during draft exam
Aug 16 Dr. E. A. Come returned from the county seat where he volunteered to assist Dr. Aunt in examining draftees. He recounts a humorous incident at the board a Chinaman claiming to be born in Tombstone saying No me born a Tombstone. The man’s reaction highlights the draft screening moment.
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Tombstone
United States
E. A. ‘Come
One Year Jail For Russian Draft Violator
In Gis county near Giendale a colony near Whoseix Aug 1, 35 Atewian religiodisie prisoners were sentenced by Judge Santelle to a year in Peonewts Bae county jail. One man had refused draft registration claiming loyalty to relatives counterfeited. 24 cases were tried without a jury. Judge Sax cle warned that clemency could end if they continued disruptive acts outside. Large crowd disturbances occurred as prisoners were moved to Pres 1 this afternoon. Women attacked officers with umbrellas, and several Russians drew knives during the clashes.
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Giendale
Gis County
Dudae Santelle
United Whites Court
Sax Cle
Arizona Constitution Revision Booklets Ready for Free Distribution
Copies of the updated Arizona Constitution with new laws amendments and revisions are prepared by Secretary of State Sidney P. Ow arn and sent to the state for free distribution to applicants. Con P Cronin and the legislative reference librarian team assisted in compiling the booklet for public use.
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Arizona
Sidney P. Ow
Wwe
Cone
Con. P. Cronin
Snd Legislative Reference Librarian
F State
Hunt Campbell appeal delayed to October court ruling
Abstract of record filed in the Hunt versus Campbell case outlines a bound pamphlet record. The earliest hearing cannot occur before October as both sides prepare briefs and responses. The case involves George W. P. Hunt and Thomas E. Campbell in a gubernatorial contest.
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Phoenix
Supreme Esterday
Rhe Enon
Eugene S. Ives
FCC
Strut Neyer
L. BR. Whitnes
Goverane Mont
Campbell
Desernor Campbell
Snally
Supreme Court
Superior Court
George W. P. Hunt
Thomas E. Campbell
Coun
Town Endures Severe Hail Storm And Flooding
Tombstone residents faced a fierce hail storm this afternoon as marble sized hail shattered trees and toppled windows. Torrential rain turned streets into quickwater, flooding the town for about fifteen minutes with reports of notable damage.
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Tombstone
Tombstone Briefs and Court News Span Local Scene
Marriages, court actions, and local notices fill Tombstone’s pages. A Benson couple wed in the city with Rev Ferris officiating, while court sessions free a man on a murder charge and sentence others for theft and forgery. Naval enlistments bring updates from Tombstone boys, and numerous visits, moves, and travel notes populate a bustling community snapshot.
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Bye
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Prancisco Ontiveros
Francisco Medina
Ches. W. Hinam
Ed F. Morton
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Rant Warner
Durance Land
Harwood
James Conknd
Hartacker
Tom Trandt
Rey Igo
Pacife
Mermaie
Diageo
Bissee
Dan Henley
Oriay
Jay
J. BL
James Ork
Bixbes
Wm Reakefold
Swell
Walistine
Sisbee
Bowie
W. Prewitt
Sherif
Guy
Welch
Government
Cochise County
T. B. Grace
Jaume A. Dick Company
Focal Trade
Banken Mere Wine
Copeland
Fotrdiy
Lew Amgoten
Court House
Exemp
Santos Swifeh
Edays
Potter Storm
Stout
Gibson
Gibson Abstract Company
Tas
Long Reach
Douglas County
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Gladyx Woods
Tonbstone
Sirs
Lutley
Aleo
Compre Iitegardes
Rex
B. Waly
James McHughlef
E. Grebe
Bunker Hills Mines Company
Coles
Ulies
Calif
Daly
Bistee
Swvil
Eral
James Morlugh
H.R. Hitchins
Dr. Hitchins
Taugh
Wanda
Mra Winters
Hitchine
Coe
Abbie Holland
Toe Borrow
Elisbee
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