Wine and Beer Tax Half Billion into U S Treasury
National prohibition amendments would add about 540 million dollars yearly to federal revenue from wine and beer sales, with estimates showing near 209 million dollars in 1916 and a 1917 forecast around 148 million dollars for the year. Officials note tax potential depends on enacted legislation and enforcement.
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U. S. Treasury
Washington
Treasury
Trewanty
Hyner
Probu Jtion Bureau
Alvast
Relief for Arizona cattlemen on forest grazing fees
Relief efforts by the rowers association and state officials seek to extend or waive national forest grazing fees due December 1 for Arizona cattlemen strained by drought and poor markets. Senators Ashurst Hayden and Governor Campbell pressed the Agriculture secretary for leniency to avoid ruin for honest, industrious graziers unable to pay by the postponed deadline.
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Rowers” Association
Arizona
Cattlemen's Association
Ashurst
Hayden
Thomas
E. Campbell
Wight B. Heard
Secretary of Agriculture
Assessors of State Meeting in Phoenix To Discuss Tax Assessments
A gathering of assessors from most states except Apache met with the state tax commission in Phoenix to review property assessment methods. Chairman Charles K Howe of the IOX commission presided, with plans to act on all mass assessments after a full county discussion in the capitol. The conference may extend to a second day, and a follow up meeting of the state county assessors association is set for Wednesday.
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Thlounix
Apache
State Tax Commission
Todisy
Charles K. Howe
IOX Commission
State County Asessored Association
Pioneer Rancher of Turkey Creek Dies
James Henry Casper, 67, pioneer rancher of Turkey Creek, Alabama born, died at Calumet hospital after illness. Survived by wife and two Oklahoma brothers. nephew came to help run Cosper Ranch. Funeral services held in Douglas.
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Turkey Creek
Tucson
Arte
Tuestig
Usp
Estellie
Susday
Wate Park
Arizona
Ford
Douglas
James Henry Casper
Pic
Coodee County
Cosper
Oklahoma
Calumet Hospital
Mother of Two Children Held After Domestic Tangle
Mrs Stella Gravys aged 30 is in city jail with two of her three children placed in custody of Mrs G H Hirst deputy probation officer and Private Fleck, charged with adultery after a Groves Street incident on Fourteenth street. Bond set at 1000 by Judge Jack Dove.
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Tery
Stella Gravys
Mre
G. H. Hirst
Fleck
Groves
Fourteenth Street
Roy Davidson Dominates Right of Way Role and Revenue Bid
Roy Davidson, a right of way agent for the state highway department, attended the Board of Supervisors meeting over the Tombstone Nogales state highway project. He is the favored Republican candidate for collector of internal revenue, with potential backing from Senator Cameron and the state organization.
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Roy Davidson
State Highway Department
Twico
Board of Supervisors
Tombstone Nogales
Golden State Limited
Davidson
Republican Party
Internal Revenue
Alfred Franklin
Cameron
Two Texas papers publish large Christmas editions
The Benson News and the Graham Guardian released mammoth Christmas issues last week with colored covers and substantial advertising material. Merchants supported the editions generously, evidencing the publishers’ heavy prep work and effort.
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Benson News
Graham Guardian
Toth
Judge Cunningham to Engage in Law Practice on Coast
Phoenix December reports Judge Cunningham, long a legal and political figure in Alabama Colorado and Arizona, plans to relocate to San Pedro California at year's end. He will practice law with a focus on admiralty, following a career including district attorney, supreme court service, and Judiciary Committee chairmanship in the constitutional convention.
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Phoenix
Ark Zon
Cunningham
California
San Petry
Alabama
Colorado
Artemna
Firetine
Hamas
Tembstene
Cochise Punts
Wapresse Ecourt
Mexican identified as busy bandit in Arivaca raid
Witness says Mexican identified as busy bandit was in Arivaca when raid occurred. Trial in superior court covers murder charges in the Arivaca raid. Authorities testify Silvas was seen in Arivaca on August 26, with defense planning further witness testimony.
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Arivaca
Sugales
Art
de la Plano
Hon
Postmanter
Frank Pearson
Raby
Ari Ent
Aviva
Tabynn
Vail Portmuenter
Ruby
Eeven Handita
Smb
Silvas Wan
Mise Pearson
Allert E. Shepherd
Silvas
Carre Ars
Trinidad Silvas
Von
Ramon Silvas
Mather Predicts Kaibab Forests Will Be Noted Resorts
December 19 Salt Lake City. Stephen T. Mather director of national parks addressed park officials railroad passenger agents and others urging more hotels and better roads to accommodate visitors at the parks. He prophesied Kaibab National Forests in Utah and Arizona would become famous as a resort. Governor Charles R. Math..
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Arizona
Utah
Salt Lake City
Stephen T. Mathe
National Parks
Charles R. Mathey
Math
Old Cliff Dwellings Found Near Benson In Arizona
A party led by Adams explores a cliff 400 feet high near Benson and uncovers a cave with ancient deer hornstones and artifacts. They remove many bones and tools, noting the site predates Spanish contact and could illuminate prehistory in Cochise County. Researchers plan University involvement and further excavation.
Births Deaths and a Deputy Sheriff’s Narrow Injury
A report details Deputy Sheriff Robert Jolnis guarding county prisoners in a chain gang near Callien Heimes when an axe accident struck an infant and caused eye injury to a young child. Witnesses describe recovery efforts and hopes for preservation of sight amid a chaotic scene.
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Robert Jolnis
Lawrence Conley
St. Joseph's
Wileon Holmes
Mad dog bites child at play in Nogales border city
In Nogales Arizona Dee 12 a child Raul Felix was bitten twice by a dog believed to be mad while playing on Grand avenue near Ellin street. The dog was destroyed and its brain and spinal cord removed for examination at the Pasteur Institute in El Paso. Doctors will monitor the boy for symptoms.
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Nogales
Ariz
Dee
Grand Avenue
Ellin Street
Raul Felix
Ton
Fez
Guntetter
Chenoweth
Express
Pasteur Institute
el Paso
Felix Lab
Fireman Hurt Near Yuma After Train Crash
A southbound Southern Pacific freight derailed near St David Arizona injuring a fireman. The incident involved a red lantern on the rear of a locomotive and an exchange of engines with Old Carr ranch owner Lee Ramsey. The Glen family plans to move to St David in January as the Glendale Navajo County Livestock Loan Co. seeks a second loan of $200000.
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Yuma
ST. David
Arna
Dickyards
Glen
Cox
Douglas
Yuma Hospital
Rum Dows
Bea
Attorneys Plan Regional Meeting Amid Reform Talks
A fragmented report outlines county attorneys preparing for a statewide meeting in July to discuss legal reforms and interpretations of statutes. The note suggests shared concerns on governance, removal proceedings, and improving officiary processes, with attendance visible across multiple counties.
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Juls
Aid
Neale
Iduniuhy
Steufly
Safe cracking kit found on two men jailed at Phoenix
A damaged police report notes two men, Maroh A. Andernon and George Trueitt, jailed in Phoenix after a safe cracking kit and tools were found on them. The items included a datecracker and nitresty rine, suggesting complete preparation for a robbery in the area.
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Phoenix
Maroh A. Andernon
George Trueitt
New York
SLEUGHTER RANCH ROAD REOPENED IN SMOOTH CONDITION
County road crew reopened Sleighter’s Ranch Road after repairs. Residents report the route is in excellent condition with a paved boulevard and minimal hazards. Motorists can travel the road with few dips and dry creeks to slow progress.
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Sleughter
Cerers
Eur Cena
Douglas
Deeween Dow
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