New Highway From Steins Pass To State Line Planned
The New Mexico highway commission will let the contract for New Mexico Federal Aid Project No 54 early next month. The road runs from Stein's Pass to Rodeo and to the Arizona state line, funded by federal and state money. The project, about 40 miles from Stein's Pass to Rodeo, will create a continuous Bankhead Highway corridor from El Paso to Phoenix, boosting a 500 mile paved stretch in the southwest.
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Stein's Pass
Rodeo
Arizona State Line
New Mexico State Highway Commission
Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Mines
L. A. Gillett
New Mexico
State of New Mexico
Lordsburg
Stein’s Pass
Granite Gap
Antmas
el Paso
Phoenix
Bankhead Highway
Children’s Day Parade Plans for Labor Day
The article outlines a Tombstone Labor Day children's celebration with a parade for children in costumes and multiple cash prizes in races including a greased pie race. The Fixe Sharps will provide street music and a Treasure Island picture bow. Free activities run until 6 p.m., followed by adult entertainment at Crystal and Sebfettetin venues.
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Treasure Island
Schleffelin
Tombstone
Crystal and
Sebfettetin
Arizona Farm Bureau Forms Co op Buying Plan
The executive committee of the Arizona Farm Bureau meets in Phoenix to establish a large scale cooperative buying system for Arizona grown products. Lawrence G. Wilson of Casa Grande is named executive secretary and purchasing and sales agent. Wilson travels to Washington to join railroad hearings on hay and grain. He has aided Casa Grande farmers by marketing products and cutting selling commissions, notably saving grape growers from higher costs.
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Arizona
State Farm Bureau
Phoenix
Ty Brown
Brown
Tucson
Lawrence G. Wilson
Casa Grande
Hhis
Wilson
Washington
Mr. Wilson
Cooperative plan cuts fuel prices for irrigation engines
Mr. Wilson secured a reduction in price per gallon of fuel used in irrigation by a cooperative plan. The arrangement lowered gasoline from 30 to 23 cents a gallon and also reduced kerosene costs, benefiting members with substantial savings on essential fuels.
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Wilson
Day of Solemn Dedication and Change in the Fourth
A fragmented reflection on Fourth of July celebrations, contrasting reckless boyish joy with a maturing national spirit. The speaker notes a shift from childish noise to solemn efficiency, claiming the nation has lost Lamboyance but gained resolve, guided by Lincoln's call to consecrate the government of the people.
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Lincoln
Shell
First Gun Fired in the American Cause
Ebenezer Munroe a Revolutionary War veteran is described as firing the first shot for the American side on April 1. Wounded in the elbow, he mounted his horse, warned towns, and urged action while fighting as others corroborate his claim. He recounts taking a wound, returning fire, and narrowly escaping as bullets flew around him.
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Ebenezer Munroe
Lealugtempute
Rabies Epidemic Triggers Tucson Council Shooting Order
In Tucson on August 16 the city council, after passing a rabies disease ordinance, ordered police to shoot on sight any dog found in the streets after Saturday night. Chief Ford vowed strict enforcement, saying every dog at large would be killed to halt disease spread. Health officer Dr. AG Schnabel cited the epidemic and noted at least 35 dogs have already died or been killed from rabies.
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Tucson
Tucson Police Department
Ford
AG. Schnabel
Phoenix Winkleman line ordered to restore daily service
The Arizona attorney general asked Maricopa County Superior Court to compel the Salt River Valley railway to restore daily service on the Phoenix to Winkleman line. An order required the company to appear August 23 to show cause why a temporary injunction should not be granted for violating state law by changing the schedule without the corporation commission’s consent.
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Phoenix
Arizona Easters Railroad Company
Winkleman
Maricopa County
Attorney General's
Joseph S. Jen Nae
Phoenix Winkleman
Tate Corporation Commission
Tate
Woman School Teacher Accidentally Shot in Flagstaff
Aug 15 Miss Lilly, a Williams school teacher, was seriously wounded when a 52 caliber revolver discharged accidentally by a boy named Chavez. The bullet struck near the heart but she will recover. Chavez is a nephew of Mr and Mrs Frank Rodrigue of Flagstaff. The shooting was entirely accidental and she does not blame the boy.
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Williams
Chavez
Lilly
Chavez ‘Poy
Frank Rodrigue
Flagstaff
Chavez Bey
Arizona Livestock Board to Meet on Finances and Cattle Market
The Arizona Livestock Sanitary Board will hold a meeting in the capitol next Monday. Secretary Ed Stephens said Frank Mose of Douglas is likely to preside, with a vacancy from E. H. Crabbs death awaiting filling. The board faces tighter finances, hopes a cattle market will boost revenue, and plans to continue prosecuting cattle rustling with high attorney costs. Inspectors will aid in cutting expenses amidst ongoing court cases.
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Phoenix
State Livestock Renitary Board
Capitol
Ed Stephens
Cairplan E. H Crabb
Nix
Flotstett
Stehens
Frank P Mose
Douglas
Crab
Stephens
Livestock Sanitary Board
Sonora Official Accused of Stamp Office Cash Theft
Rafael Quijano administrator of Magdalena Mexico federal stamp office faces charges after US entry at Nogales with his funds short by about 24060 dollars. Mexican and US authorities coordinate to apprehend him. investigation ordered by Nogales Sonora federal judge.
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Nogales
Rafael Quijano
Federal Stamp Office
Magdalena
Mexico
United States
Gabriel Corella
Sonora
Quijano
Los Angeles
Cal Qui
Quijaro
Fares Reduced for Civil War Veterans
Phoenix August 17 reduction in railroad fares to one cent per mile for G A R members attending the national encampment in Indianapolis on September 25. Comrades wives widows or dependent family members and army nurses eligible. Department Commander W J Murphy Phoenix West Adams collecting names of local G A R members planning the trip and requiring registration to obtain the special rate. All others except the ex Army of the Republic face fare and a half for round trip.
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Phoenix
Indianapolis
Indiana
W. J. Murphy
West Adams
AML
Ex Army of the Republic
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