State Receives 10 Large Tractors For Highway Work
Dec 10 Phoenix reports the state highway department received ten Caterpillar tractors valued at about 90000. Each 150 HP unit will be sent to Bay county authorities for federal aid highways with counties paying freight. One tractor reserved for Yuma, Maricopa, Pinal, Apache, Coombs, Graham, Gila, Yavapai and Navajo counties.
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Gila
Copper mine lease visit signals ongoing operation plans
Johnson Mine reports progress as Marin Knagags of Minion & Development Corp Arizona visits. Copper chipping resumes after delays, trucks purchased at El Paso sale, seven miles haul to main line, 25 carloads ready for shipment. Fishback cites good ore and expected earnings despite low copper prices.
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Marin Knagags
Minion & Deopment Corporation of Arizona
Johnson
Tomustone
Fishbeck
Douglas Smetters
Dragoon
Shirmeni
Acto
Fishback
Hati
Arizona Banks Show Total Resources Over Four Million
Report by State Banking Superintendent L. Boyes based on local bank reports shows total resources for Arizona banks exceeding 4.0 million with investments just over 4.0 million. Salt River valley banks hold 31 percent of resources and Phoenix 24 percent. total deposits near 19.2 million, with Salt River banks at 32 percent and Phoenix at 25 percent.
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Wea Parce
Salt River Valley
Phoenix
Senator Mark Smith Plans West Visit Include Douglas
Secretary W P Stuart of the chamber of commerce said a letter from Senator Mark Smith announced he had left Washington for El Paso and hoped to visit Arizona during his westward trip with Douglas mentioned as a possible stop on the itinerary.
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West
U S To Prosecute Motor Car Thieves Under New Measure
The statement by Thomas Flynn States Attorney details a federal act to prosecute motor vehicle theft across state lines. Sec 4 imposes up to 5000 dollars fine or five years imprisonment for transporting stolen vehicles in interstate or foreign commerce and up to 4900 fine or five years for handling stolen property. Officials report jail crowding and prison transfers, including Ira Richards and J W Shelton, amid a broader murder case and jail break attempts thwarted by sheriff’s deputies.
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Fisun
Ealse
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Nom Tours
Heien
Phoenix
Sheriff's Office
Florence
Ira Richards
J. W. Shelton
Astacio Espinosa
Silver Price Fluctuates Amid Speculator Activity
Silver markets swung sharply with New York quotes at 1.87% and later around 72 to 76 pence an ounce after a dramatic rise from November 17 to 24. The decline followed a rush by shortsellers and speculation in London, while exchange rates between Hong Kong and London slumped. Analysts question if silver’s drop drives price changes or vice versa, with occasional talk of potential declines to 2.29 dollars an ounce and looming metal withdrawals from circulation as Britain and Ireland cut silver stocks.
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New York
I Londorf
Lomdtus
Herr Cond
Hong Kong
Stroneshal
Oil Field Chaos Report As Roads Turn Impassable
The article recounts severe conditions in an oil field region with drifting equipment and halted drilling crews. Roads are torn up, weather worsens travel, and a well shows 15 inches of salt with progress depending on rain. A resident’s car rescue attempt highlights peril and shelllike infrastructure.
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Myy Alamndt
Kill Arizona convict during escape attempt at state road camp
One convict was killed and three escaped from a state road camp near Superior Arizona late Tuesday afternoon. Four men attacked guards with stones. a guard fired, killing one convict. Three others escaped and were pursued. An inquest was planned at Superior. The slain convict's name and the others' identities were not released.
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Phoenix
Dec
State Road
Superior
Artz
Thomas Maddock
Tater
Sue
Assessors Meet at Uma Ends In Arizona Visit
A 1920s Yuma report notes Arizona assessors and state tax officials meeting in Yuma finishing their business. The party toured Somerton and the ewer valley, conducted a boat ride, and praised the area around Vara amid talks of a large land auction and growth.
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Asesaore
Mers Somerton
Somerton
Ewer
Soerion
Te de Pond Sisciente Wery
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Abot
Them Party
Governor C and the Arizona route project described
A garbled historic note cites a governor discussing a major Arizona road plan from Phoenix to California. The text mentions a national corridor, a Sun Teh era style route through Imperial Valley, and references to irrigation and the Grand Canyon. The fragmentary excerpt implies interstate highway ambitions and regional development priorities.
Veteran Kills Wife and Self After Quarrel
A man identified as Skinner killed his wife and then himself after a quarrel. Neighbors heard firing and police found the body, with reports of multiple shots fired. A 15804 infant from the service was mentioned in private notes.
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Early morning hunters warned on wildlife law in state
State Game Warden Joe Prochaska announced hunters who leave before sunrise or after sunset violate the law. He cited complaints about preflight duck shooting and said efforts include wild rice and cutlery planted in lakes to feed wildlife.
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Phoenix
Dec
Joe Prochaska
Prochaska
Arizona Good Roads Convention Opens in Tucson
Arizona delegates gather January 19 in Tucson at the Chamber of Commerce building to discuss highway policy. Cities counties and organizations receive delegation quotas and county boards will elect directors and officers for the initiative.
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Good Roads Body
Tucson
Rowte Ani
Chamber of
Merce Building
Varione Countlee
Caseation
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Neat Ross
Gaptiy Bepker
Navalor & WY
Feion Industry Developments Amid Silver Prospects
Feion working reports unclear progress in Cleremt and Moki as talks hint at new ventures. General MaccGir and Taeger Hi mobilize resources for potential exploration, with Bibewaves and sliver ore mentioned among promising leads. Company plans and foundation work are noted, while concerns about funding and management persist.
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Detplie
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Nougiss
Arizona to Open Bits on Roas Paying Work
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate plans to open bids or discussions on a project related to roads or highway work in Arizona. The text references January 27 and a 1200 time, with mentions of taxpayers and commissions, but specifics are unclear.
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Roas
Attorney Cenefil to urge action of Fol O Titeers Phoenin
Attorney General Wins ... outlines plan to proceed with erased tome of protitere under Me federal. Instructions would contain a tree met of fod grit ovhen peteset to the moult seneye that alt vista. Penalty for the control act, $18 fine or imprisonment.
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Gemeral
Tate
Ametiel
Frese ee Silver Seay Ce Vay Be Made Soon
The text reports delays in preparations as committees and officials work on a project. It references Cape LW and misd ugsesta, with mentions of Dodge and Cleveland, and a plan involving a departure to New rh. The fragmented notes describe a selection process and conditions for execution, noting confusion and procedural steps.
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