Cochise Branch Farm Loan Group Planned in Sulphur Valley
Final preparations underway to organize a Cochise Branch of the Federal Farm Loan Association in Sulphur Springs Valley. About seventeen residents and others interested will meet Sunday at Central School House to form the branch and coordinate with Washington headquarters. Meetings open at 11 am. aims include broader farmer enrollment and regional development through loan access and tools.
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Hisber
Federal Farm Loan Association
Sulphur Springs Valley
Central School House
Washington
Farm Loan Anta
Cochise County
Fraud in Gila County Road Dept Sparks Arrest
A three week District Attorney probe uncovers alleged payroll padding in Gila County road department. Clerk George Foster is jailed after admitting $145 gains from forging certificates. Chief clerk Morton Roscher is sought by warrant. total county loss may near $100000 with further arrests expected. Foster posted $1000 bond after four hours of questioning.
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GLOBE
Norman J. Johnson
George Foster
Morton Ro Lesher
Foster
Lesher
Fale
Los Angeles
Coast
Romer
Therty
Copper Price Rises in November to 50 625 in Journal Figures
The November copper price, per the Engineering and Mining Journal, was 50 625 with a three cent rise from the prior month and two cents above post war levels. Miners in the Warren district face wages of 6.55 in December while muckers get 6.0, the highest paid for this work.
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Bisbee
Engineering and Mining Journal of New York
Muckers
Warren
Cochise Mining Co Gets Reparation From High Rates
Phoenix December 2 reparation of 5151.00 dollars was awarded to the Calumet and Arizona Mining Company for lime rock shipments between Forrest and Douglas Arizona. The shipments predated the effective rate set by the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad under Special Rate Authority No. 496 dated April 1 1916.
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Cochise Mining CO
Douglas
Arizona
el Paso & Southwestern Railroad Company
Rabies Among Coyotes and Wolves in Arizona
Predatory animals across Oregon to Utah faced rabies outbreaks. U S Department of Agriculture hunters destroyed over 11 000 coyotes in the last fiscal year, totaling more than 15 000 noxious animals including wolves and bobcats. Nevada authorities treated over fifty people bitten by wild or domestic animals. At Winnemucca a rabid coyote caused the loss of 27 cattle.
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Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Idaho
Arizona
Utah
Biological Survey
United States Department of
Agriculture
Winnemucca
Douglas Police Raids Three for Bootlegging
Douglas December reports the city police launching a bootlegging crackdown with three arrests. James Felicane Blanco a fruit seller on G Street between Seventh and Eighth faces charges. Mil Merek at 145 Ghaxenne is to appear in court. all liquor evidence seized posts to city hall. Patrolmenrrs conduct led to arrests for illegal liquor distribution and serving whiskey to four men behind a shop.
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Douglas
Bootlexeine
Douzlay
James Felicane Blanco
Mil Merek
Ghaxenne
Mberty
Julie S. Maclay
Trerdurly
Four More Guilty Pleas in Superior Court
In the superior court today Ed Wright, Andy Hughes, J Ronald, and A D Ross pleaded guilty to bootlegging. Judge Lockwood imposed three months and 25 dollars each for Wright Hughes and Ronald, while Ross received a two year suspended sentence. The court also disposed of several divorce cases and probate matters.
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Superior Court
Ed Wright
Andy Hughes
J. Ronald
A. D. Ross
Wright
Hughes
Ronald
Lockwood
A.D. Ross
Forest fire near Tucson on Mount Lemmon reported
A forest fire on Mount Lemmon near Tucson was reported on December 1 with authorities responding to contain the blaze. Firefighters and equipment were dispatched to the scene as wind conditions and terrain posed challenges to suppression efforts. The page notes early details and ongoing containment actions.
Enthusiasm Grows For Tombstone Rifle Club Practice Shoot
Considerable enthusiasm was shown for the Tombstone Rifle Club practice shoot planned for tomorrow morning at the line range. The executive committee installed three targets to speed shoots and reduce waits, with targets arranged differently. New members believed to have joined recently may attend, while an investigation ordered by R. J. Selkirk is expected to ensure proper supervision. Little damage from the turkey shoot is reported amid Christmas preparations.
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R. J. Selkirk
RAKEMAN INJURY AFTER BETWEEN-CARS TRAIN ACCIDENT
Charlee McGrotty, a freight crew member for Hogan on the Arizona Eastern, was badly injured Wednesday night when his leg was crushed between two train cars during a coupling attempt at Cutter. He was rushed to county hospital. doctors hope to avoid amputation after X rays show possible limb saving outcome.
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Miami
Doc
Charlee McGrotty
Hogan
Arizona
Am Weeldent
Cutter
McGrotty
New Golng
Howle
Fancy Work Bazaar Planned by St Johns Guild
The ladies of St Johns Guild of the Episcopal church report readiness for the Fancy Work Bazaar on December 9. Many handmade items will be sold at Machomick Mercantile Company furniture room starting about 2 PM, with proceeds benefiting the church. Afterward a dance at Gage Hall with music is planned for all.
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Machomick Mercantile Company
Douglas Gray
Gage Hall
Fountain Stock Company in Tombstone Next Week
The Fountain Stock Company will perform a week long engagement in Tombstone starting Monday under a tent at the depot grounds. They close a week at Naco after leaving Douglas where they had a successful run. The program changes nightly with vaudeville and high class play, and the tent seats about 500 and is heated for audience comfort.
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Fountain Stock Company
Tombstone
Depot Grounds
Naco
Douglas
New Officers Elected by K. K. K. Club
The K. K. K. Club met at Miss Virginia Marra's home and elected Emma Johnson as President Lorna Lockwood as Vice-President Norma Barr as Secretary Nela Holden as Treasurer and Virginia Marra as Press Reporter. Afterward members enjoyed games and refreshments.
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Virginia Marra
Emma Johnson
Lorna Lockwood
Norma Barr
Nela Holden
Arizona Road Worker Killed in Blast Amid Eight Hour Law Fight
Attorneys for the Arizona Eastern Railway sue to block enforcement of the Adamson eight hour law in federal court. The suit claims the law’s meanings are unclear and seeks guidance from U S Attorney Thornas Flynn. In a separate incident, a worker named Marshall was killed by a blasting accident on a shipyard site when a stone struck him after a dynamite blast.
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Arizona Roads
LAW
Thcson
Dee
Ime
Waynesburg
Jack
Old Dominion
Marshall
Red
Wark
Globe resident faces charges in free speech case
Dee Globe resident Valevieh allegedly attacked property and threatened others after a card game dispute. He was detained for a mental status examination following a Sunday arrest, with multiple prior threats cited. If found normal, he may be bonded to keep the peace.
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Jude Sinson Thomas
Valesich
Arizona Prisoners Arrive at Golgora Federal Prison
Seven federal women prisoners in custody of Deputy Sheriff Willetts of Phoenix arrived at Canon City Colorado today with three escort officers from Taekon. They are to serve varied sentences for alleged drug smuggling and immigration law violations under arrangements between federal officers and Warden Tynan for care of federal women prisoners.
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Willetts
Phoenis
Ariz
Excorte
Taekon
Amer
Ers
Tynan
American youths held on suspicion in Agua Prieta
Douglas report states American youths were arrested by Mexican soldiers in Agua Prieta while a cache of whiskey was investigated. The group, placed in a military jail, was said to be connected to a case involving distribution of liquor across the border. Authorities expected full investigation and eventual transfer to local officials.
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Agua Prieta
Douglas
Famier
Austa Prieta
Accorditix
Dotuttos
Vehiel
Ives Hetevier
Mezican
Sonora
Cochive Motor cuts Bisbee Tombstone stage fare
The Cochive Motor Company of Bisbee owners of the Bisbee Tombstone Stage Line reduced rates effective yesterday. The new price is one dollar for each one way trip between points along the line, cutting previous fares by a dollar.
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Cochive Motor Company of
Bisbee
Bisbee Tombstone Stage Line
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