Sutter Speaks to Big Crowd on Vote Issues
Arizona August 20 1918 Senator Fred Sutter of Cochise county candidate for governor spoke in the Orpheum theater to about a thousand listeners. He defended democracy against the LW W Wilson faction, urged a clean campaign and pledged to scrutinize state appropriations and appoint department heads on merit. He addressed working men defending labor interests and urged unity in the Democratic party and state government.
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Eisrer
Arizona
Fred Sutter
Cochise County
Pritary
Orpheum
Alexander Marrey
Wisbee
Anther
Epuae
Tae Fest
Cuehlae
Graham County
Maricopa
Yuma
Santa Crag
Efiy
Sutter
LW. Wo
LW. W
W. W. Wism ¢Annot Mve
le Deeteridt
Soe Freien
jeUberior
TBP
Knime
Sutming
Mat
Antos
United States
Taited
Stan Free Spa
Europe
Tierry
France
Quota of unskilled laborers is doubled in war push
A Washington driven appeal reports Arizona must raise its unskilled labor quota to 2640 for war plants with shortages nationwide. D W Reynolds notes a million unskilled workers needed for war industries, urging immediate contact with local employment offices to avoid plant shutdowns and ensure steady war material output.
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Phoenix
Ariz
United States Employment Service
Washington
Arizona
D. W. Reynolds
Directorshington
Georgia
Brunswick
Reynolds
New Rate Approved on Manganese Ore Shipment
A War Industries Board telegram to W J Graham in Phoenix Aug 21 says manganese ore rates will be published soon for 9.00 per tonnet to Chicago Birmingham Als and Arniston Ala from Arizona points with movement carload lots no valuation. Current rates are 8.00 to Chicago and 11.80 to Birmingham.
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Phoenix
W. J. Graham
War Industries Board
Chicago
Birmingham
Als
Arniston
Ala
Arizona
CAPT WHEELE BROTHER WOUNDED IN FRANCE
Captain Harry C Wheeler reports his brother Lieut William Wheeler wounded in France and en route to the United States. The message, sent from France via Florida, notes William served with the Rainbow Division in the 185 Infantry. Details on injury location and severity are unclear. Captain Wheeler plans to report to Washington for duty while awaiting court matters.
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Wheele
Harry C. Wheeler
Morida
William Wheeler
France
United States
Flor
Lieut Wheler
Cope Wheler
Serry
Rainbow
Leutenant
Chat’ van Thierry
States
Wheeler
Washington
War Department
Elether
Arizona to Send Expert Riflemen to Camp Perry
Arizona announces a 19 man rifle team including notable names such as Chris Gulley and Dr Geo H Woodall to report to Camp Perry on September 1 for two weeks of training. The squad, drawn from 60 rifle clubs, aims to compete in life competitions with two delegates and two executives, under new draft regulations.
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Tucson
Ariz
CU Rovkruge
Tyexei
Sam Mansfield
Jax Th
John Tool
T. Hirst
Alwy
Tombstone
Hercules Ure
Ray Tits
Ther Ane
Camp Perry
Arizona
Governor Hunt Visits Camp Cody Arizona Men
Governor Hunt and party visited Camp Cody Phoenix yesterday morning meeting about 2,000 Arizona servicemen spread across all branches. The informal visit praised the men’s fine condition and Arizona pep. The group dined with Co D 134th Infantry and toured the cantonment with General Johnson’s division headquarters nearby.
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Phoenix
Ave
Hunter Harries
Phoenx
Arizona
Harris
Cody
Johnson
Hhe
Co. D. 134Th Infantry
Ind
Goldman Mercantile Salesman Held on Forgery Charge
Jack W. Worthington, once a Goldman Mercantile Company salesman in Phoenix, was arrested in Salt Lake City on forgery charges. He allegedly uttered forged checks in the Goldman name totaling 500 dollars.
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Phoenix
Jack W. Worthington
Goldman Mercantile Company
Salt Lake City
Goldman Company
Treasury sets high silver price to curb exports
The Treasury announces a virtual price cap on silver exports at 21.00 per ounce, with the purchase price set above the standard. The policy aims to stabilize markets, limit melting of silver dollars, and restrict shipments to India, China, and Japan for coinage. Mint Director Baker notes government control extends to other precious metals.
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Washington
Treasury
United States Panel
Tnar
Tudia
China
Jajan
United Sun
Arizona draft regs ready for 18 to 45 men
In Phoenix and Arizona officials report the 18 to 45 draft regulations will take effect. The adjutant general notes mail sacks from Washington contain 240 draft questionnaires to be filled by registrants. Questionnaires mirror the first draft with minor simplifications and maintain five registrant classes. Prepare to complete the detailed forms.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Army
Harris
State of
Washington
Local Draft Calls From Cochise County Issued
Three draft calls totalling 38 men were issued by Cochise county Local Board in Tombstone. One group of 18 trains on September to the University of Arizona campus in Tucson for technical training. second group of 15 sails for Camp Bowie Texas for limited service. third group of 5 to Dan Kearny for general military service. Lists not yet complete.
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Cochise County
Ray Ho Krebs
Tombstone
University of Arioona
Tucson
Chat Vier Aliall
Camp Bowie
Texas
Dan Kearny
Regulation of Retail Prices In Arizona Plan
A new statewide program starts September 1 to ensure fair retail prices for staple goods. Local boards of merchants consumers labor and other interests will set weekly prices, chaired by the local food administrator, with reports sent to Washington for comparison.
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Flagstaff
Arizona
State of Way Linporta
Union Tabor
Washington
State Office
Multiple Cochise County Political Candidates Announce Candidacies
A flood of 1918 campaign notices from Cochise County announces candidates for County Treasurer Judge Superior Court Sheriff Clerk Superior Court County Attorney Sheriff Sheriff again Supervisor and Representative. The notices urge Democratic primary ballots on September 10 and September 14 1913 or 1918 with various local officials detailing their qualifications and pledges.
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Cochise County
Euy C. Welch
Superior Court
Jerire
Alpeed
Lockwood
Cleth
Superior Court of Only
Democrati
James
Cochi County
Bell
Bruce Stephenson
Cochise Couse
Lam
United Sti
United
McDonald
Cochise
CM. Roberts
Austrian Slacker Fromback Faces Citizenship Hearing
Jerome aug 21 in court John Fromback a former Austrian appeared for final citizenship papers. Officials revealed his claimed age did not match earlier records, showing he is 20 and not registered for the draft. He had been arrested as a slackER.
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Jerome
John Fromback
Frombacks
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