Mexican Bandits Kidnap Doctor Huerta in Douglas
Four unknown Mexicans entered Dr Huerta's home at 624 Greene Street after midnight. They abducted the doctor and bound his wife, then fled in a car toward the Mexico border after thwarting a lockable bedroom retreat. Police investigated the scene and noted the route toward West of Nigger Head mountain before crossing into Mexico.
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Douglas
Doctor Huerta
Huerta
Greene Street
Anating
Jones
Cheries E Cross
Thoroud
Groene
Althoneh
Mexico
Clot Jones
McDonald Plans for One Bisbee Deputy
Cochise county Sheriff J F McDonald plans a single deputy in Bisbee and two in Lowell delaying the traditional deputy distribution in Warren district. He says the Bisbee deputy will handle civil papers and legal duties while Lowell deputies focus on police work across the district.
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Bisbee
Lowell
Distri Fi Ald
Lackers Returning Home From Mexican Colonies
Advices from Mexican sources say a large colony of American slackers at Casa Grandes Chihuahua is dissolving now that peace is declared. They fear conscription and are slipping back across the border. The justice department is reported to be watching for them. Most are young and have tried farming in Mexico. Similar slackers have been noted in Colotial Morelos near Douglas.
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Corsul Arredondo
Casa Grandes
Chihuahua
Department of Justice
Mexico
Colotial Morelos
Douglas
Phoenix Boy At Brest During Wilson Visit
Phoenix reports a local representative named Arthur H. Wilson, son of Dr and Mrs H H Wilson, among the George Washington party in Brest. An electrician second class with U S 8 Bridgeport, he has served since June last year and associates expect return to the United States later this month.
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Phoenix
Phonix
Brest
George Washington
Wilson
Arthur H. Wilson
Mra
H. H. Wilson
U. S
Bridgeport
Growth of 72000 Acres of Cotton Planned in Arizona
Phoenix December 16 agricultural experts report 72000 acres planted in cotton in the Salt River Valley. Despite picking and selling challenges and lower prices, they expect the area to remain planted next year with the same or greater effort and attention.
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Phoenix
Salt River Valley
Herds surge in New Mexico and Arizona during war
In Albuquerque on December 16, officials report a sharp rise in range cattle across New Mexico and Arizona since the U.S. entry into the war. Military guidance spurred livestock feeding efforts, expanding grazing areas and converting unused forest land into pasture. Cattle totals exceed 63 000 head, with sheep and goats up by at least 69 000 head.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Atlaana
United States
Ives
Henal
Connely Death Is Reported In Bisbee
Obituary item from Tombstone notes Mrs. Connely formerly Mise Het Weed of Tombstone died Friday night. She was known in Tombstone days and responded with faith to her husband’s death. Her mother died recently and she is survived by a sister Mrs Joe Noreress. Burial plans for a Tombstone relative remain.
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Connely
Tombstone
Consolley
Tomlinson
Spmeely Wal
Bisber
Flagstaff Lumber Co Buys 55 Million Feet of Timber
Flagstaff lumber firm awarded sale of 55 040 feet of yellow pine on the Coronational Forest alloy unit near Lake Mary about 24 miles from Flagstaff in Arizona. Price set at $2 per thousand feet. Tract supports a three year cut and could expand timber south of Mormon Lake. Company is sole large operator on government timber and recently completed two sales on the Anderson mess north of Lake Mary.
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Flagstaff
Flagstaff Lumber Company
Lake Mary
Flagecaf
Morman Lake
Arion
Mormon Lake
Flagstar Lember Company
Anderson Mess
Imter Les South
Wes
Court Denies Rehearing In Million Dollar Suit
Arizona Supreme Court denied a rehearing in the cross appeal of Canningham vs Costello and Costello vs Canningham. The case concerns mining claims in Cochise County once held by Martin Costello, a pioneer prospector who died years ago, with value exceeding a million dollars. Heirs of Pat Cunningham filed an adverse claim to the Costello properties. litigation began in territorial courts over a decade ago.
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Phoenix
Canningham
Costello
Arizona Sujpreme Court
Cochise
County
Martin Costello
Pat Cunningham
Farmer is found guilty of killing son-in-law
Phoenix report says Branceford Marshall, an elderly Scottsdale farmer, was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of his son-in-law A F Newby. After four hours of deliberation the jury asked Judge Stanford to suspend sentence, noting the defendant’s years. Marshall claimed self-defense, but the back wound indicates otherwise.
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Phoenix
Branceford Marshall
Scottsdale
A. F. Newby
Stanford
Arizona Men To Be Transferred For Final Demobilization
Arizona boys in training at Camp Cody will not be mustered out there but moved to Camp Travis in San Antonio Texas for final discharge. War department studies delay the original plan as Senator Ashurst pressed for quick release. Demobilization machinery at Camp Travis is expected to speed final accounting and release despite the setback.
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Arizona
Camp Travis
Phoenix
Camp Cody
San Antonio
Texas
Ariment
Cnipody
Ashwist
War Department
New Mexico
Food campaign shows large fruit and veg output
United States Extension Service agents conducted four hundred demonstrations last year in Tucson area. Activities covered canning and drying of fruits vegetables and meats and clothing and millinery reform. Fruits and vegetables marketed 58718 pounds canned 64700 dried 3675 meat canned quantity unknown. Estimated wheat and sugar saved implies substantial export potential from substitutes demonstrated.
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Tucson
Dee
Armina
NSF
Arizona State Teachers Association Meeting in Phoenix
The Arizona State Teachers Association will convene in Phoenix at the Administration building 231 North First Avenue on December 26 and 27, 1918. Sessions begin Thursday morning with topics on the Arizona School Law influenza disruptions and association adjustments. A patent has been granted for an electric fog horn mounted on a vessel pilot house for directional use.
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Arizona State Teachers’ Association
Phoenix
North
First Avenue
Arizona School Law
International fallout looming after Kidnapping and hangings
December reports claim Dr Enrique de Huerta was abducted in Douglas on Saturday and hanged across the border in Agua Prieta. The Huerta family appeals to authorities as Mexican suspects and possible extrajudicial actions unfold. Authorities in Douglas and Washington prepare investigations as tensions rise.
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Douglas
Enrique de Huerta
Agua Prieta
Huerta
Ot Hunt
Washington
Representa Theeena
Dougie
Agua Priets
General Cartes
Jesus Cruz
Manuel Leyva
Trangaio
Siva
Bersander
Douglas Teo
Ben
Extrag Cion
Berigu. de Huerta
Dougie Potlew
Bheer
Captain Cassidy May Do To Washington
The Trients of M. E. Cassidy of Ble we whom he left Bisbee to en the army that he would make good. He entered the service as Asst Camp Adjutant with the rank of captain. He served briefly before being offered a morale officer post at Camp Coy. If discharged he plans to return to Bisbee for Christmas turkey. The department has asked him to go to Washington for a more important task, per friends.
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M. E. Cassidy
Blewe
Bisbee
Vervicn 2 Asst
Army
Camp Coy
Cody
Aona
Department
Washington
Frriends
Cassidy
Saost
Silver Leaf Club Raid Leads to Multiple Arrests
In Bishee last night Officer Hill Ruff and Rod Walker raided the Silver Leaf club. Zach Alexander and Louis Alexander were arrested with Louis Alexander charged for running a gambling game and Walker and Zach Alexander for maintaining a disorderly house. All defendants pleaded not guilty before Acting Police Judge Ramey Norton, with trials set for tomorrow afternoon. The patrons included local Black residents and visitors from the Tenth Cavalry at Naco and Fort Huachuca, with Federal officers assisting and potential additional charges ahead. Washington reports a record breaking winter wheat crop forecast by the Agriculture Department, with 9,207,000 acres planted and a desirable 47,500,000 acres for peace-time demand and a guaranteed price of 2.20 per bushel.
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Silver Leaf Clus
Bishee
Silver Leaf Club
Wee
Hill Ruff
Rod Walker
Zach Alexander
Louis Arexander
Walker
Ramey Norton
Tenth Cavalry
Naco
Fort Huachuca
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Local Board Advances Cochise County Annual Report
The Local Board for Cochise county issued its annual report to the adjutant generals detailing class enrollments by numbers across classes 1 to 5, with totals for June August September 1928 and 18 year old and 27 year old brackets. Board notes schedule changes and duty timelines, with lists of soldiers forwarded to their respective posts and preparations for mobilization.
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Cochise County
Ade
Adjutant Generals of
Fee
Jane
Wit
Ty Jassttind
Bocat
Han
Clare
Cody
Bean crop burned in Arizona for army use case opened
In Phoenix a lawsuit over a bean crop valued at 25000 dollars tied to a 1817 fall delivery for the United States army opened in Superior Court. H A Sirlerson sues Arizona Fire Insurance Company alleging fire damage and insured loss against the contract.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Gee
Stark
Mies
Suit River
H A Sirlerson
Tettel States
Severn
W. Wo Fhe Insurance Company
Arizona Ranks High in Producing of Goats
Dr Ht Wittens of the university led the annual meeting of the Arizona Goat Breeders and the state’s goat industry prospects were discussed. Arizona already ranks third among major mohair producers with strong ties to national marketing efforts. attendees included delegates from Oregon, California, Texas, New Mexico, and Missouri.
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Ht Wittens
Suis State
Arizona
National Association of Mohair Growers
Oregon
California
Texas
New Mexico
Missouri
Influenza Strains Hit Arizona Mining Districts
Influenza continues to strain the mining districts of the state and many properties remain closed. Merchants report curtailed trade as workforces shrink from pre outbreak payrolls across several areas.
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Phoenix
Mrs Randall Dies on Pneumonia at Home in Douglas
Mrs Frank W Randall aged wife of Dr Frank W Randall died yesterday afternoon at about 3 o clock at 106 Ninth street of pneumonia. Previously she was a trained nurse and had cared for patients with the disease. Dr Randall, well known border physician, has practiced medicine in Mexico and adjacent states for years.
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Douglas
Frank W. Randall
Frank W
Ninth Street
Randall
Mexico
Notice for Public Land Claim in Coronado National Forest
Public notice from the Department of Interior U S Land Office Phoenix announcing Henry Pyeatt of Canille Arizona filing for five year proof on a 159.54 acre homestead in Coronado National Forest with witnesses Davis Macgregor Putnam Gisary. hearing January 23, 1919 before A S Commissioner Tombstone. Also lists land selections in multiple ranges and sections and invites protests before final approval. Dated November 20, 1918.
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U S Land Office
Phoenix
Arisais
Henry Pyeatt
Canille
Arizona
Metes
coTier
Meridian
Coronado’ National Forest
W. A. Fowler
A. S
Tombstone
General Land Office
J. L. Irvin
Register
Scott White
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Arizona Teachers’ Association
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Ds. Huerts
Martenay
State Department
Total
Mexico City
Nogajer
Polles
Seers
Aramey
Muortas & Yard
Crties
Vennor Cates
Hant
Swift & Company
the & Company
U.S. A
Department of Interior
Charles P. Davis
Canille, Ari
Ona
Rolert Macgregor
Charles Putnam
Gisary
John L. Irvin
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Seem
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