Bridges Link Cochise County Highways Progress
A report on Cochise County highway construction notes the opening of a new bridge and the last section of the Bisbee Tombstone route, with extensive work from Howell to Douglas. The plan includes paving, feeder roads, and the ongoing Tombstone to Henson project, signaling a major countywide road system for 1919. Also details a disappearance case: Mrs Albert O Beeres, wife of a Phoenix salesman, vanished with their daughter after leaving in an Overland car for a bank visit.
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Cochise
Howell
Douglas
Crete
Mein
Lowell
Don Lyle
Hereford
Happy Jack
Ramsey Ae
Buena School
Eoun Canyon
Feuse
Tombstone
State Highway Four
Henson
Ptono
Salghar Springs
Pula
Dallda
Bersardino Station
Lew
Pearce
High Hill
Cochive County
Wielock
Nationalauk
Arles
Albert
Mine disaster in Jerome claims four workers
Four miners died and two were injured in a Grand Island mine shaft blast near Jerome after a missed shot exploded while workers cleared muck from a previous blast. Frank Bare and Frank Derby were injured but alive. Barr died from injuries. State Mine Inspector Bolin arrived from Phoenix to determine responsibility.
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Jerome
Liewe
Joe Saverone
Frank Bare
Frank Derby
Grand Inland
Brixtuhe
Barr
Derby
Bolin
Phoenix
Tucson Negroes Seek Negro Delegate At Peace Conference
The colored United War Workers in Tucson urge President Wilson to appoint a Negro as a U S delegate to the peace conference and urge France or Great Britain to do the same. They claim over 185000 Negroes would hail such a choice as Abraham Lincoln the Second.
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Tucson
Wilson
Colored United War Workers
France
Great Britain
Abraham Lincoln
Bond issues permitted for public improvements
Washington date, the Capital Issues Committee will favorably consider bond issues for highway, school, hospital, water system, and fire and police protection improvements. Decisions will depend on labor, material availability, and the economic importance of each project.
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Washington
Capital Issues Committee
Savesome Find Reported in City By Doss
A dog found a severed hand at a front yard on North Fourth Avenue and carried it to Arthur Spicket's home. Police were asked to identify the hand and its origin as investigators review the grisly discovery and seek clues about a missing person.
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Savesome
Doss
Nam
Saan
Arthur Spicket
North
Fourth Avenue
Avktic
Bess
Rive i
Banks in new system list seven banks in El Paso region
A report from officials of the Federal Reserve lists seven banks in the El Paso area as part of a consolidated national system. They include First National Bank in Clifton, First National Bank in Dowling, Nogales National Bank, Bank of Safford, Cochise County State and First National banks in Tombstone, Consolidated National and Tucson National banks in Tucson, and banks in Benson.
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Joenin
Federal Reserve Bauk
el Paso
First National Bank
Cillton
Dowglan
First National
Nogales National Bank
Nogales
Bank of Safford
Safford
Cochine County
Tombstone
Arizona National
Nationa
Tucson
Natonal
Cochive County
Benson
Suspension of War Time Regulations Announced
El Paso reports that war time travel restrictions across the Mexico border are lifted. F W Berkshire, immigration supervisor, said telegrams to officers announce the change effective Monday morning. Tourists and others may cross for business or pleasure with registration and identification cards.
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EL Paso
Mexico
F. W. Berkshire
Immigration Service
Washingington
Sheriff Welch to retire from office and business
Tuesday's Daily Sheriff Guy Welch will give up the Cochise County sheriff office and retire as custodian of John Harry corn. He also retires a stash of old liquor in the sheriff's office, termed Sancy Brock, with others involved in “unbottling” as yet unnamed. The piece notes observers and authorities, including United States Marshal Joe Dillon, watch the proceedings as prisoners move toward federal custody, amid local controversy.
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Guy Welch Wilson
Cochise County
John Harrycorn
Welch
Conte d
Weber
Wabottiers
United States
Joe Dillon
United
War fraud arrest links Arizona mine to relief fund
Marty Lefhavits formerly of Miami and Globe was arrested in Los Angeles on a charge of using the mails to defraud. He allegedly advertised in New York papers that he raised funds for the Jewish Relief commission and offered stock of the Magma Mines company tied to war work in Arizona. About 25,000 in stock allegedly vanished. funds reportedly drawn from a Newark bank before Lefhavits fled with deputy marshals aiding custody. The case hints at prior mine-related schemes during his stay in Arizona.
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UNA
Marty Lefhavits
Miami
Globe
Los Angeles
Lefhavits
New Yorkspapers
Jewish Relief Commission
Magma Mines Company
Arizona
Galden Co Vaet
Yuna County
Letkovits
Newark
Spd
Prisoger
Arizona Oranges Shipped At Top Prices This Season
The Salt River valley early orange crop is being shipped to eastern markets with about 60 carloads expected before season’s end. Prices average around 8 per box in Phoenix, the harvest typically reaches eastern markets before Christmas. A higher output of crane fistt is anticipated but demand remains weaker in eastern markets.
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Phoeni
Salt Hives Valley
Washington
Phoenix
Salt River Valley
Christmas buying restrictions lifted for postwar normalcy
Washington officials say requests to curtail Christmas buying this year have been withdrawn. Acting CNDR director Grosvenor B. Clarkson stated that Christmas shopping on prewar scale is essential to the rapid establishment of normal after-the-war conditions.
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Washington
Council of National Defence
Grosvenor B. Clarkson
Council
Nogales Fortunate and Amsterdam Crematory News
The Nogales Herald reports no influenza cases in Nogales as of Saturday, deeming the city fortunate. The Netherlands opens its first crematory in Amsterdam, signaling a notable development in local health and cultural practices.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
State Legislature to include diverse party split in Arizona
The Fourth State Legislature of Arizona will be more than two factions Democrat identified. The senate seats show 14 Democrats and five Republicans while the house lists 27 Democrats and eight Republicans. The roster names many legislators by county and district, including Maricopa Mohave Navajo Pima and Yuma members, with individual names such as Whitcord O Ne Mughes Campbell Graham Clare Greenlee Elliott and Wilkinson among others. The list reflects a broad geographic spread across the state with party affiliations noted.
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Aricans
Senate
Repubolicans
House
Hush E. Campbell
D. Giha W
PD. Cuyyes
Yeung
D. Graham
D. H. Clare
D. Greenlee
A. Elliott
D. Maricopa
H. B Wilkinson
Charles
Villa Nearing Border After Ahumada Attack
A fragmented report states Francisco Villa moved toward the border after an attack on Villa Atutuada near Juarez. Four Americans were reportedly aboard a northbound Chihuahua train. the men aimed to reach Chihuahua by wire but timing and success remain unclear. Villa was said to be north of Chihuahua City joining Epifania Holain as hosts of the raid.
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Suarez
Chihe
Wes
Fay
Bog
Villa Abusca
Burnits
Chihuahua
Auman
Efors
Eda
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua City
Epifania Holain
Villa Atutuada
Juarez
First Units From France On Way Home
Washington reports AEF units to return from overseas expected to reach New York by week end. General March announces 32 officers and 6614 men of air service and other England based units head home aboard the Minnekahda and Orca, after departing Liverpool and Liverpool bound ships.
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Washington
New York
General March
Air Service
England
Liverpool
Old Men to Be Restored to Their Old Positions
Director General McAdoo indicates in a letter to regional directors that the U S Railroad Administration will, as far as practicable, give preference in reemployment or reinstatement to soldiers and sailors when mustered out of service. Where seniority rights exist and the employee is physically qualified those rights will be restored, otherwise a consistent effort will be made to provide employment.
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McAdoo
United States Railroad Administration
Great Chaco Tension Pulls Bolivia and Paraguay Toward War
In La Paz Bolivia on November 26 reports describe a surge of American capital into the Chaco region stirring Bolivia and Paraguay. The vast frontier along the Line between the two republics remains unsettled as development firms secure concessions. Officials warn of rising tensions as both nations claim the land and the rivers feeding shared resources.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
America
Paraguay
Rota
United States
Chaco Fe
Arcentias
Piecomayo
Hoth
Mey
Gaal Reek
Sears Polietn
La 4
Proen X Opens to Buyers Amid City Mail Push
Phoenix merchants urge residents to use mail for purchases as famine fears and highway patrols delay in city access. Officials promise careful handling of orders and emphasize better local mail service than distant houses, aiming to curb deception and protect innocent shoppers.
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Phoenix
Full Pay Due Teachers Says Supt C O Case
Phoenix reports state superintendent C O Case argues teachers in Arizona deserve full pay for periods when public schools were closed by the Spanish influenza epidemic, saying state law requires full salary even if schools were not in operation, a relief to those unpaid and inconvenienced. Douglas man charged with stealing a bottle of pennies intended to buy milk for Belgian babies is named B Calderon after a local store theft.
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Phoenix
Arizona
C. O. Case
Douglas
B. Calderon
Belgium
SEQLOCISTS TO INVESTIGATE ARIZONA ROCK FORMATION
A team led by Ph Jenwing and Prof J Sace travels to Arizona to map unmapped regions. They will study rock formations at Patagonia and Mowry mine, weather delays noted, with Mr Denkine as new geologist for the Arizona State Bureau of Mines.
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Jenwing
Arizona
Tj Sace
University of Arizona
Denkine
Arigope
Bukeau
United States
Searte Iegute
Deikiute
Woody
Patagonia
Te Mowry
Meg
Hanburgs
Returns Troops in Enemy Ships
Washington reports that German ships may be used to return troops to the United States. Secretary Baker says Britain and France will want to repatriate their soldiers from Europe and some arrangements could allow German merchant ships as transports. Dutch ships may also be used. British fuel briquettes and a new clear celluloid wind shield are noted.
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Washington
Ely
Baker
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted by Doctor Endorsement
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is to be taken internally and claims to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. It is said to be composed of top tonics and has testimonials supporting its efficacy. Free samples are advertised and a local seller is listed.
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Hall
Fa Greney &Co
Teleda
Giaus Penly
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