Enormous wine shipments guarded en route in California
In December reports describe vast sherry and port wine shipments from California to eastern and central states amid Prohibition era controls. Armed guards monitor and seal tanker cars from receipt to delivery, with tank cars described and a guard rotation including Special Agent Bo Hughes. Prices cited at about $14 per gallon.
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Theta
New York
Chicago
Lodi
Cal
Stockton
Tucson
Luma
Bo Hughes
Bailey and Galusha Found Not Guilty
After a two day trial in Division 1 of the Superior Court, the jury acquitted CP Bailey and Galusha of the murder of Mrs Mauder Wuckle in Lowell on October 7. The defendants, who had been rushing to a fire, were found not guilty after evidence questioned intoxication and other claims. The case led to further legal actions and court plans for upcoming hearings.
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CP Bailey
Galusha
Galuaha
Mauder
Wuckle
Lowell
Warren
Naco
Nao
Howe
St. David
Initialijar
Leir
County Attern Vilar
Fetlowie
Vivar
Jinige AC
Lockwood
Jending
Yuma
Albert M. Sukes
Mike
Illiteracy Record in Arizona Reveals City and County Facts
Illinois-like percentages and city counts show Phoenix led in illiteracy within Maricopa County. The 1918 literacy report lists Tucson and Phoenix as top cities, with Mohave and Yavapai counties also showing notable figures. Data enumerate counties and cities by illiterate totals, highlighting broader regional gaps.
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Hoenin
Phoenix
Maricopa
Thor
Arizona
Tucson
Michael
Sazty
Mohave
Sabwin
Bisbee
Clifton
Douglas
Flagstaff
Glendale
Globe
Jerome
Mesa
Miami
Nogales
Prescott
Winslow
Yuma
Florence Nurse Faces Murder Trial In Dr Randall Case
Miss Catherine Encinas a Florence nurse testified in her murder trial claiming self defense after shooting Dr W G Randall who threatened to kill her while armed with scissors. The courtroom heard she fired the shot from the chair area as Randall lunged. The incident occurred August 30 at Encinas apartment and she surrendered immediately after.
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Florence
Flores
Catherine Encinas
W. G Randall
Randall
Miss Encinas
Dr. Randall
Misa Encinas
Sheriff's Office
County Officials Wrangle Over Heating Plant
A dispute between Judge AC Lockwood of Division 1 and the Board of Supervisors centers on installing a heating plant for Division 1 and related juror accommodations. The board rejected bids, noting budget constraints, while supporters urge a building wide system.
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AC Lockwood
Superior Court
Board of Supervisors
Lockwood
Adams
Man Walks Across Country Handcuffed to Wheelbarrow
A man from Washington DC travels to San Francisco and back by June 1 1921 handcuffed to a wheelbarrow. His journey began in September and he sleeps, eats, and travels with the wheelbarrow as his sole carrier. He carries a fox-chasing gun, trapped a prairie dog, and his belongings fill the wheelbarrow. A mall radio set amuses him on the road as signs advertise hotels and garages across multiple states.
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Washington, D.C
San Francisco
Alexander Vouileemet
Tomstone
San Antonio
Voullemet
Veullemet
New
Counterfeiters Seized on Mexican Border at Nogales
On December 6 two German nationals were captured after counterfeiting Mexican one and five dollar gold pieces on the Mexican side of the boundary. Authorities confiscated dies metal drawings and press. The arrests halt the counterfeit operation and reflect credit on the arresting officers.
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Nogales
Hunt Wins Governor Race by 6,721 Votes in Arizona Election
Official canvass completed by Secretary Ernest B.ill shows George W. Hunt leading Thomas Camp by 6,721 votes in the November 1 election. Total statewide vote was 679,617 with gains for Hayden in Congress and Kase in public instruction. Constitutional amendments mostly defeated. county canvasses began November 20 as late returns from Yavapai and Navajo delayed tabulation.
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Fhorms
Arianna
Ernest B.ill
George WP. Hunt
Thomas Campi
Carl Hayden
Co. Kase
Latt Ihrer
Meyore
State House
Yavapalanid
Navajo
Commie
Troops to Nogales delay speech in Old Pueblo
Tucson dispatch reports Col. A J Me tags that 300 to 400 additional troops will arrive from Fort Huachuca as part of Colorado River patrols. Hoover invitation to speak before Christmas in Nab, N M was not confirmed, and Phoenix address planned for Friday. Arizona Children's Home in Tucson to dedicate new building December 10 at 3 PM with state notables attending.
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Arizona
Homermckers
Tucson
Nogales
Chamber of
N. M
Hoover
Phoenix
Arizona Children’s Home
Trial of Alleged Wrecker of Bank to Start December 12
Alvan Stith, jailed in Yuma County on five counts related to the Valley Bank wreck at Parker, faces trial December 12 in Yuma County Superior Court. Oklahoma and Nebraska charges loom as authorities allege misappropriation of funds and transfers to cover forged checks. A separate report notes a hospitalized child from Copper Queen with a serious leg fracture after a separate accident.
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Puobnin
Alvan Swith
Yuma County
Valley Lonk
Parker
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Yuma
Coin Superior Court of Thesday
Doane Mar- Hit
Banks
Smith
Valley Bank
Parker Tank
Merril
Fonds
Smi
Bloodhounds Help Search For Missing Greenlee Man
Der R Davil Witwa, sheriff, took bloodhounds from Wilcox yesterday to aid in locating a wealthy Greenlee county man missing for four days after a hunting trip. Officials hope a trail can be found within 24 hours, though success seemed uncertain. The missing man is described as well known in Greenlee but not prone to wild spending.
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Wilcott
Greenlee County
Erst
Cochise Board Considers Two More Miles Of Paving
State highway project to extend paving two miles between Bisbee and Tombstone hinges on Cochise county’s share of 73 percent funding. Eer Maddock says bids will be invited after board approves contract, with emphasis on cementing dips and sustaining maintenance work.
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Maddock
Cochise
Young Rockhill Boy Breaks Leg At Play
George Buddy Rockhill, a Warren resident, suffered a broken leg after colliding with an iron bar while playing near his Rockhill home last evening. The incident occurred in the Rockhill neighborhood and details of his condition were not immediately available.
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Rockhill
Warren
George
Buddy” Rockhill
Iiron
Woman seeks annulment after 11 years over alleged bigamy
Mrs Hagel Parkin Churchill Merrill files in Murder Court to annul her marriage to Merrill and restore her former name Maria Clarehill. She alleges Merrill, age 25, lied about being single when courting, claiming a 11 year union with Julia Dalton at Brooklyn, New York, while Merrill was already married. The couple separated after November 25.
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Phoed de
Mer Ae
W . Conn
Heney
Merrill
Duffy Selects Legislation by State Bar Association
Judge Frank J. Dufty of Nogales Arizona, president of the Arizona State Bar Association, announces a committee on legislation chaired by K. William Kramer of Phoenix. Members include John P. Daugherty of Globe, J. P. Lavin of Phoenix, and others listed.
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Duffy
State Bar Ass'n
Frank J. Dufty
Nogues
Ariz
Arizona State Bar Association
Hastel
K. William Kramer
Phoenix
Johm P. Daugher Te
Globe
J. P. Lavin
Phoenia
Him M. Frasktin
Tueson
F.C. Strackmeser
Ape
Grand Canyon Hotel Planned Near Diamond Canyon
Tourists at the mouth of Diamond Canyon will find a new hotel two miles from the river with Springs lodging. Access by road will improve as an auto road is expected to be built. construction linked to the Girand power day? Silent.
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Grand Canyon
Diamond Canyon
State Land Department Receipts Reported for Eleven Months
Phoenix December 5 The total net receipts in the state land department including forest reserve receipts for the eleven months January 1 to November 30 were 638057 according to Rudolph Kuchler state land commissioner.
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Phoenix
State Land Department
Rudolph Kuchler
Yesterd
Mexican youth hurled from moving train near Rita
Pablo Balboa, a Mexican youth, was found injured beside the Santa Fe line twelve miles west of Rita. He said another Mexican threw him from train No. 3 as it moved through the area yesterday.
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Tucson
Pablo Balboa
Rita
Recall petitions issued against city officials
The recall campaign against Wilber Treadwell and Dr. W. C. Ellis gained momentum as petitions prepared by the city clerk were issued to Raymond H. Johannning this morning.
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Wilber Treadwell
W. C. Ellis
Raymond H. Johanning
Ex Soldier Attempts to End Life in Tucson
Ex soldier Fred Webber believed to have attempted suicide yesterday by swallowing bichloride tablets in a distressed state. He was exposed and in ragged clothing, suffering from anger and emaciated condition observed in Tucson.
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LTRE
Tucson
Fred Webber
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