Pearce Rapidly Becoming Center of Cattle Industry
Douglas, Ame. Dec 14, 118 The town of Pearce emerges as a key business hub in the Sulphur Springs valley, ranking behind Douglas and Willcox as mining shifts toward cattle trade. Merchants like S. Renaud and A. Taylor & Co. build a growing mercantile sector serving miners, cattlemen, and farmers. A school, hotels, and a theater show Pearce’s early development and notable residents shaping the town’s economy.
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Douglas
Ame
Pearce
Saipaur Springs
Willcox
Cochise
Sateen
Peacre
Tromhone
Light
Beare
Selehborhood
Chas ML Nenad
Pearhaut
Arizona
United States
Renaud
Mearce
1 A. Taylor & Company
Wilson
Bieber and Douglas
Pearce R
Taylor
Mr. Wilson
Cochise County
Supervisors Ready for Court Ruling on Road Commission Suit
Douglas December report shows county supervisors claim good faith in the road commission dispute. J C E Adams says they will accept the superior court decision without appeal and discuss legislative action to abolish highway commissions. A Smyth notes new 45 horsepower tractors and full road crew. state engineers send another Caterpillar to Poche County.
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Douglas
County Board of Supervisors
Superior Court
J. C. E. Adams
Board of Supervisors
Adams
Bere
Pam
Peese
MA Smyth
Carranza Thanks Sonora Douglas
Venustiano Carranza, president of Mexico, replied to a telegram from the Sonora state congress expressing support for his diplomatic stance with the United States. The message, reproduced in a Hermosillo newspaper, notes moral and physical backing from the state government.
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Douglas
Venustians Carranza
Mexico
Sonora State Congress
United States
N Entacion
Hermosillo
Sonora
Robbery At Willcox Tied To Mexican Suspects
The Willcox sheriff reports a burglary at the Norton-Morgan Commercial Co store in Sonora last night. A rear door was forced open and valuables including Ingersoll watches, hats, silk, a dress, and other goods were taken. Police suspect Mexican involvement and county authorities have been alerted.
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Sherif
Peave Norton-Morgan Commercial Co
Sonora
Bids Called For Benson Vail Project
State Engineer Thes Maddock issued bid notices for the Benson Vail Federal Aid project. Bids to be opened in Tombstone January 28 at 2 p m. Work in Cochise County classified as Section D extends westward about four miles with drainage structures and substantial excavation. Plans and specs approved by Cochise and Pima county boards. bids also to be opened in Tucson for the Pima work.
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Thes. Maddock
Henson-Vail
Tombstome
Janary
Wille
Cochise County
Board of Supervisors
Pima County Board
Tucson
Rush to File on Arizona Lands
Dec 13 reports a rush of Arizona residents applying at the U S land office for homesteads across the state. Notables include Clay Williams of Taylor for 160 acres in Navajo county John R Shrode of Bonina 320 acres in Graham county John E Shrode Bonina 320 acres in Graham county and Ralph E Hardy of Williams 320 acres in Cochise county.
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Phoenix
Arizona
United States Land Office
Clay Williams
Taylor, Ariz
Navajo County
John R. Shrode
Bonina
Graham County
John E. Shrode
Ralph E. Hardy
Williams
Cochin
Sheriff takes Mrs. Anderson to Yavapai asylum
In Phoenix on December 13 sheriff Warren Davis delivered Mrs. Anderson to the state hospital for the insane following a superior court order. She is held pending further inquiry on a murder charge.
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Phoenix
Warren Davis
Yavapai County
State Hospital For
Anderson
Superior Court
Uia
Red Cross Knitted Goods Sent To Far War Front
In Tombstone Miss Etta Sanders deputy in the county treasurer’s office receives a grateful letter from an American soldier in Vladivostok Siberia dated November 19 1917 thanking her for knitted sweaters socks and a muffler with her name and address inside the note mentions home towns New England and Ariana and notes Bolshevik trouble but praises the warm article and wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Freof
Red Cross
Gozi
Tombstone
Etta Sanders
America
Fla
Siberia
New England
Ariana
Vladivostok
Mery Kristmas
Kataiamare
Moonshine Raid Nets Three Arrested in Dense Mountains
A moonshine operation miles north of town was raided this afternoon, yielding three alleged moonshiners and several barrels of home brew. Officers noted a yearslong scouting network by the gang but not all operators were captured. Investigators believe more suspects are linked to the Barg, and a full district-wide inquiry will follow.
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Sheri
Shure
Here
Diytriet
Dinteret
Arizona dates praised by Chicago minister
Grora 8. Tavle, president of the Chicaxy Theological Seminary of Chicago, declares Arizona dates the finest in the world after receiving a sample box from Mrs F. J. Warren of 323 East Pennington. He says the dates are extraordinary and the best he has tasted.
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Arizona
Chicago
Phoenig
Grora
Tavle
Chicaxy Theological Seminary of
F. J. Wrren
East Pennington
Chicago Divine
Arizona livestock brands register shows drastic shrink
In Phoenix on December 12 the period for registering brands ended with 5600 livestock brands renewed in the Edward A Phillips secretary of the state's livestock sanitary board office. About twenty thousand brands were on the old books, while only 5600 are now alive as many lapsed due to owner death or departure. The secretary extended a grace period for late applications to the midnight deadline.
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Phoeny
Edward A Phens
Lvestock Sanitary Board
View boarding house proprietor arrested in federal probe
Robert Webb, who runs the View boarding house in Globe, was arrested tonight by department of justice officers and is held at the county jail for investigation. The department did not disclose the reason for his arrest. Webb had previously been arrested on a bootleg charge and released on bond amid ongoing surveillance related to the W. W. organization activity.
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GLOBE
Robert Webb
the View Boarding House
Department of Justce
Webb
Derek Webb
Eytinge Plea to Board Heard After Prison Camp Incident
In Florence the Board of Pardons opened hearings on parole and clemency requests, including Lula Eytinge. The session follows a prison camp escape attempt near Superior where guards clashed with inmates, one convict killed and two recaptured after breaks. The board then adjourned to Phoenix.
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Phoenix
Superior
Gow Campbell
Florence
Tomer OW & Meems
Prince
Pardeus
Lula
Convie
Aurder Om
John Leleht
Bytirge
Jttorney
Moon Escape Rumor Sparks Sheriff Hunt Across Border
A rumor claimed Moon was captured near the Mexican line, prompting deputies Led by Geo Henshaw to fan out from Tombstone toward Hereford and Naco. A volunteer posse and chief deputy Hesskew coordinated across districts as trackers scoured ranches and roads for Moon after his escape Friday night.
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Chile
Shere Geo Henshaw T
Bal
Vielw
Ratlerty
Racery
Palmer
Haverty
Ud Ketty
Sam Woucher
Hesskew
McDowall
Riverside
Moon
Rearrests youths on serious charge in Douglas
Douglas reports two youths, Calvin Wright and Charles Thompson, re-arrested on a serious assault charge after initial murder allegations were dismissed. Rolland Kelly sustained injuries from the incident. Judge Jack set a December 22 hearing with bond set at 560, and the youths were remanded for appearance.
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Douglas
Wimple
Calvin Wright
Charles Thompson
Rolland Kelly
Jack
Et Mena
Booze Shrinks at Border Crossing in Nogales
In Nogales Arizona on December 12 a shipment of Canadian whisky sent in bond to a Hermosillo, Sonora Chinese merchant mysteriously shrank by about 1 percent during transit. Only twenty two quarts remained when the consignment crossed the international border.
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Nogales
Ariz
United States
Bond
Hermosillo
Sonora
MINE MAGNATE WEDS FRANCES HUGHES AT SANTA ANE
Frederick Carew, head of Inspiration Miami Copper in Arizona and owner with vast Mexican properties, quietly married Frances Hughes in Santa Ana yesterday. The 48-year-old groom wed the 24-year-old bride, a War Relief figure, in a private ceremony attended by few family members. The couple plan to reside at a lavishly furnished home in Rainbows? The ceremony surprised friends and was described as love at first sight.
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Weilds
Los Angeles
Frederick
Carieen
Inspiration Miami Copper Company
Arizona
Calon Kerm
Mexico
Santa Ane
Mies Frances Hughes
Helgiuz
Raibostly Bough
Cariven
Carew
Aire He le Seherd
la Crecenta
Gride
Nowales
Weeley W. Wiiarn
East Newport
Cotton bale storage losses impact E V growers
Arizona growers report earnings and losses tied to cotton storage and bale weights. A 432 inch bale capped and weighing 242 pounds illustrates shrinkage from expected 500 pounds, affecting market values and storage practices.
Phoenix Physician Elected President of Medical Association
Officials from Phoenix and El Paso attended the annual meeting noting a physician from Phoenix was chosen president of the Southwest Medical Association. The gathering, described as the annual convention, is planned for December 1929 with officers including Warner Atkins, James Vanes, and Athen M. Wildes among those named.
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Warner Atkins Py
James Vanes
MK Wildes
Athen M
Altainy
ARG
Bown
el Paro
John & Basen
Miami
Arizona
Fl Paso
Arrest Report on James Smith in India Route Case
James Smith was brought to the county jail tonight after being intercepted on his way to Arivexa in that state. He admitted the whiskey price was 14 a pint. Smith was arrested near India after traveling there earlier.
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Biewa
James Smith
Arivexa
Whitky
Local Notes From Suenson Area Briefly Summarized
A fragmented report lists residents and visitors in Suenson including Arie Johnson and M. Libbey. Mentions of arrivals and meetings with Philander and Seyler, plus references to local officials, a Thunderbolt time company, and a Teachers’ Union gathering.
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Johnson
Suenson
Arie
M. Libbey
Ehudeen
Toorlus
Jonson
Koy Gibea
Nuaeband
Neve
Selhager
Pully
Turkey
Seyler
the Thunderbolt Time
Harry Rafferty
Vestas
Vestas € Dreehipnieiet Ciepere
Sm. Bo Ae Bedern Aovisier
Catholic Prest Peturne Service and Welcoming Ceremony
A Catholic service on a Saturday and a ceremonial welcome for Father Van Quvin Meek are described in Siac Cras county. The event includes a parade, vows, and a dinner, with the community honoring the priest and acknowledging his contributions to local religious life.
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Prem
Tae
Siac Cras
Father van Qeuvin Meek
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