Wilson urges broad federal reforms in peace time program
President Wilson's message to Congress calls for revised tariff laws, simplified income and excess profits taxes, federal licensing for interstate commerce, and a budget system to stabilize national finances. He seeks currency to curb unrest, reduce living costs, and democratize industry while preserving rights to strike and defending peaceful labor disputes. He omits immediate plans on the Mexico peace treaty and railroad policy.
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Washington
Fed
Wilson
Congress
Vor
Cays
Mexico
Keg
Wat
Local shooting tournament yields medals and qualification counts
Shooters pursued expert sharp shooter and marksman scores at the rise range, with five experts qualified and three medals awarded to H C Almy, H C Stull, and Geo M Wales. Twenty–one contestants qualified or fell short, while several entries quit before completing their strings and many will report scores to the government.
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H.C. Almy
Stull
Geo M. Wales
Suarte Shout
Sieven
Promoter Predicts Silver Reaches 1 59 Ounce
A mining promoter from the eastern sector predicts silver will climb to 1 59 per ounce as copper demand raises silver byproduct output. He argues the price rise is sustained and copper mine profits are squeezed by surplus. Arizona mines resume idle properties and drilling near Adamana area begins.
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Hasty B Simone
Ap Eastern Mining
Simon
Abory
Boston
Wilerts
Arizona
Million Dollars in Delinquent Taxes Owed to State
Arizona Tax Commission urges county attorneys to proceed with foreclosures on four years of delinquent tax relief across counties. Commission says collection would ease state treasury strain and reduce warrants. Oatman-United Eastern reports new ore body averaging $20 gold. Tucson-Tonopah Co. begins power plant shaft work.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Arizona Tax Commission
Oatman
United Eastern
Tucson
Tonopah Co
Water rights at Fort Grant contested by state
The Arizona Supreme Court ruling found the government’s water rights not transferred with 2000 acres for the State Industrial School at Fort Grant. The school will receive only water from a pipeline, possibly enough for domestic needs and a small kitchen garden, forcing cutbacks on crops and intensive cultivation plans.
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Safford
Andrew Baumert, Jr
Board of Directors of Rations
Local notes on residents and mining plans in early town
Charles Imin leaves Joinnin for Tucson to work with the SF railroad. Beatrice Wien shuts Jonsson schools for a Douglas vacation period. Charles Evans visits Willcox and Kiep Russellville, Martian Fishback oversees M D C of AL business. Rumor that Peabody mine may reopen. bear grass cargo planned for Tucson fibre use. join Bright visits Tombstone then Gleeson. transportation boat shortages reduce travel between Dragoon and Jobson.
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Charles Imin
Joinnin
Tucson
SF Railroad
Beatrice Wien
Jonsson
Douglas
Chas, Evans
Willcox
Kiep Russellville
Martian Fishback
Peabody
Dragoon Johnson
Bright
Tombstone
Gleeson
Dragoon
Jobson
Arizona Cattlemen to Meet Here in February 1920
Tucson hosts the Arizona Owners association February 17 18 and 19 1920 drawing cow raisers to town. Texas Cattle Growers plan a separate meeting here later in the year with efforts to align its dates with the Arizona event.
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Arizona
Texas
Tucson
Arizona Owers’ Association
Tex
Coal shortage has little effect in Phoenix
Phoenix December 3 city commission decided that orders to close theaters schools and other institutions in fuel conservation did little as many facilities had no coal. Most were using wood and the city relied on wood fuel, while street lighting would continue since electricity here is powered by water.
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Phoenix
City Commission
Gation
State pays electrotyping debt for Arizona history volumes
Phoenix November 29 confirms payment of 2259 to Filmer Bros electrotypers Los Angeles ending a long standing obligation. The state auditor will issue the warrant and payment will follow in days. The bill settled a claim left unpaid since volumes five through eight of the state history failed to recoup costs due to world events.
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Phoenix
Filmer Bros., Electrotypers
Los Angeles
Arizona
J. J. NcClnteck
Brutal murder shocks Cocopah Indian community near Yuma
The body of Him Johnson, a Cocopah Indian, was found beside a road off the Warrenite about six miles from Yuma. He had terrible injuries including a severed head, deep face gash, and knife wounds after a fierce struggle. His wife said he left home on horseback Saturday. he did not return by Monday, prompting sheriff’s search. The horse was not found, valuables taken, officers pursuing murder theory.
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Johnson
Warrenite
Sheri
Pfflcers
Acting Governor Halts Invasion Of Yaqui Band
An unnamed acting governor halted an invasion by Yaqui Indians seeking arms and shells near Tucson. The action came during the absence of Governor Thomas Campbell, with plans to secure federal troops and state support under Sonora leader Adolfo de la Huerta.
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Arizona
Tucson
Mu Simms
Thomas Campbell
Federa
Adolfo de la Huerta
Sonora
Mexcan
Yaqui Movement Intercepted Near International Line
Acting Governor Simms relayed Huerta requests to curb Yaqui movement and prevent war materials. Col Carnahan was informed at Nogales and Sheriff Miles of Pima County notified. A Sonoran governor thanked Simms for cooperation, signaling the Yaqui group had been intercepted.
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Simms
Huerta
Col Carnahan
U. S
Nogales
Sherif Miles
Pima
Sonor
State House
Adjutant General Tours Arizona Cadet Inspections
Captain W. B. Ingalls adjutant general of Arizona arrives from Bisbee to inspect the high school cadet corps in Douglas. He will then visit Globe and Safford en route, seeking comrades from the 158th Infantry, Arizona's own, who served at the front.
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Adjutant General of
Arizona
Bisbee
Globe
Safford
Ingalls
158Th Infantry
Arizona not using government food sales, study says
Phoenix December 3 Postmaster Selim Michelson reported word from army officials overseeing the El Paso government retail store that Arizonans were not taking full advantage of available government commodities. Consideration is being given to opening a government store in Phoenix.
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Phoenix
Selim Michelson
el Paso
Arizona
Railroads Probed Over Phoenix Depot Plan
Government officials cite the Santa Fe Prescott & Phoenix and Arizona Eastern railroads to appear January 2 to show cause why a union depot should not be built in Phoenix. The case, before the railroad commission, was reset from January 1 to require a report on passenger numbers into and out of Phoenix from January 1 to November 30, 1919.
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That
Corporation Commission
Santa Fe
Prescott & Phoenix Railroad Company
Arizona Easern Railroad Company
United States Railroad
Central
Cama
Machinery arrives at Zuni well in two carloads
Two carloads of heavy machinery reach the Zuni area to assist in the well work. The arrival signals continued preparations for drilling activities and supports ongoing efforts by local crews and supporting firms. No injuries reported.
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Weather Bureau Indiestes
Nera
Foxstatt
Pinedale
Willame
Prescott
Grand Canyon
Fort Apache
Agra
Hobhrick
Zuni
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