Arizona Board Grants Temporary Credentials for Rural Teachers
Arizona rural schools face 49 of 50 teacher vacancies with no accredited candidates. The state board of education approved temporary certificates through July as a stopgap, similar to last term, amid a low exam pass rate and widespread vacancies. Superintendent Case cites danger of teaching without proper qualifications, while county superintendents list new hires and failures by county, with two districts reporting unfilled positions and floods impacting exams.
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Phoenix
State Board of Education
C. O
Tom
Taches
Apache County
Cochiee
Cocsniny
Gia
Nui
Greeniee
Mariospa
Santa Cruz
Yavapat
Yuma
Murderer Capture Reported At San Simon
Sheriff’s office reports Deputy Rafferty and Deputy Smith captured a Mexican murderer connected to the Tally station brakesman killing aboard a westbound freight. Details scarce while authorities pursue other suspects. one man identified and sent to Tucson for identification.
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San Simon
Sherif Harry Rafferty
San Saimon
Hal Smith
Tally Station
Raluy
McDonald
Henson
Oman
Auditor Boyce Signs 140 850 Names a Year in State
Dec. 25 in Phoenix reports that State Auditor Jesse Boyce signs about 140 850 documents yearly. He logged 450 signatures on Dec 15 alone, excluding Sundays and holidays, with total annual signatures and warrants exceeding 1 5 832 000 in value.
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Phoenix
Jesse Boyce
State Capitol
Boyce
Rand Be
Local Men Form Mining Leasing Company
Local prospectors organize the Hound Valley Leasing Company to operate the Hus Salat silver mine in the Dog Caberms district near Des Camberas. Led by James men, W. P. Walker, Toni Gla coma, and others, they plan rapid development with Kenty Bouicdisan appointed superintendent and a small crew already at the 14 mile distant site.
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Nist
Kenty Bouicdisan
Misconstrued Income Tax Laws Prompt Delinquents
Phoenix reports from December 25 that many taxpayers, misreading the income tax law, became delinquent and faced penalties. Alfred Franklin, the internal revenue collector, says officers rounded up delinquents for 1918 in Arizona and New Mexico. Voluntary disclosure may reduce penalties. uncertain status should consult a department representative.
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Phoenix
Mercio
Internal Revenue Department
Alfred Franklin
New Mexico
Townsend Bill Reintroduced For Federal Highway Plan
Representative Carl Hayden announces Senator Townsend plans to reintroduce a Townsend bill to create a national highway system and a federal highway commission. The measure would enlarge federal road powers, appoint a three member commission, and set salaries and administration rules, aiming to standardize and accelerate post roads development.
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Flagstaff
Carl Hayden
Arizona
Townsend
Senate Committee On
Post Offices
Federal Highway Commission
Representativ
Morketall
Senate
Weather and Livestock Report From Phoenix Area
The Weather Bureau reports winter ranges are nearly free from snow with abundant grass due to summer rains and browse. Water and stock feed are excellent in Navajo counts with good conditions, while western Colorado and northern Mohave show fair to moderate stock conditions. The season closes for Salt River Valley picking with 125 cars of exceptional fruit shipped to cities including Montreal Toronto New York Cleveland Minneapolis St Paul Denver Salt Lake City and El Paso. Cotton growing has progressed well during the week.
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Phoenix
Weather Bureau
Coeoning
Northers
Mohave
Oranzen
Salt River Valey
Montreal
Toronto
Canada
Heston
New York
Cleveland
Indianaspoke
Mineapolis
St. Paul
Denver
Salt Lake City
el Paso
Rocky Mountain club sends out message to war heroes
Arizona sugar case postponed until December 25. Governor Campbell received a Christmas message from the Rocky Mountain club of New York promising to remember every former service man on the club’s register. United States commissioner J Henke announced the first food control law case in Phoenix. S. D. Spitalny owner of a Phoenix grocers store was charged with violating the law by refusing to sell one pound sugar lots unless patrons bought $1 of other groceries.
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Phoen
Theo E. Campbell
Rocky Mountain Club of
New York
Arizona
Phoenix
United States
J. Henke
S. D. Spitalny
War Service
Giants of wealth gather for San Diego and Arizona railroad tour
Los Angeles December 24. The largest assembly of multimillionaires ever gathered will travel December 28 to inspect the new San Diego and Arizona railroad. More than 70 thousand men of high wealth from California and beyond will be part of the entourage, with wealth estimated over 2,009,000 dollars. The party will depart from Say Uiegs, tour through Riverside, Paso Robles, and San Diego, then proceed to the Colorado region. The event promises elaborate entertainments and grand viewing of the projected line, with officials from the San Diego chamber of commerce coordinating activities.
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Los Angeles
Los
Vie
Fied Hye Ratited Weathy
Riversige
Passteoa
Saneqs
Cary
Luited
Chieag
New Yara
Chicaza
Vauia
Officers Fire Upon Auto Thief Fleeing Nogales
In Nogales Arizona a thief stole a car in front of the Lyric theater and sped northward toward the Old Pushion as officers from Nogales and Tucson pursued. Sheriff Raymond Karmart reports efforts to apprehend the suspect continue with gunfire exchanged during the chase.
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Nogales
Ariz
Tucson
Attorm
Lyrte
Raymond Karmart
Efurt
Help Me Spend Vilion Wire Speeds Son To His Dad
Plagstaff Ariz December 25 Jas Turpin of this city moved tack beside Aone Sareeman s morement was far from slow after receiving a telegram from his Cameron Texas-based father. The message said I have sold my oil holdings for a large sum. Come home and help me spend the money. The son rushed to arrange a special train for the east bound express which happened to be two hours late.
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Plagstaff
Ariz
Jas Turpin
Belides Aone
Saareman
Cameron
Texas
El Paso Agent Concludes Cotton Study Near Phoenix
Rolang Harwell, El Paso county Texas agricultural agent, finished an inspection of cotton culture around Phoenix and Yuma. He conducted the study due to rising interest in cotton farming in valleys near El Paso and headed back to El Paso after completing it.
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Phoenix
Yuma
Rolang Harwell
el Paso County
Texas
el Paso
Deception Planned for Pershing Visit to Douglas
Details of General Pershing’s visit to Douglas and Casey Harry J. Jones were received at the Arizona military district headquarters by Capt. C. D. Garrison. Brigadier General Jo Conner will arrive from Washington in the morning and review at 9 pm. A special train from the West will bring the general and staff, with guards reduced near the station and escort arrangements discussed.
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Douglas
Casey Harry J .Jones
Pershing
Aliona Miliary
D. Garrison
Weehington
Generate Jo Conner
Pend
Douxias
Benue
Matket
Hie
Aff
Arizona
Det
Vamp Sones
Dorteulad Wall
Alsance
Tierraing
Stranger Dies On Night Train Amid Odd Claims
In Ames a man died on a night train amid scattered papers and rumors. The inquest or authorities note unclear circumstances, with speculation about lost papers finding their way to undertakers in Tucson. Police investigate possible motives and missing documents connected to the deceased.
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J. Bate
Aries
Tucson
Douglas Woman Killed as Car Overturns Near Petty
Teresa Deentile of Douglas died when a vehicle overturned one mile west of Petty. Antone Ovent’ a foreman at Calumet and Arizona smelter, was seriously injured while Garna and Dobbi Drentile suffered minor cuts and bruises. The car toppled trapping three women and a child. Owen attempted to warn others and carried to safety before the vehicle collapsed.
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Douglas
Mre
Teresa
Deentile
Antone Ovent’ & Foreman
Calumet & Arizona
Hari
Mxm Garna
Dobbi
Owen
Quelter
Oventile
Johnson Edges Russell Chambers in Arizona Bout
Eille Johnson of Pueblo won a disputed decision over Russell Chambers in Safford Arizona. Johnson failed to make the weight at 142 pounds, tipping the scales at 147 1 4 pounds while Chambers weighed 146 1 2. The bout drew a good crowd though Johnson was not the popular favorite.
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Safford
Ariz
Eillle Johnson
Pueblo
Russel Chambers
Tas
Chambers
Johnson
New Yuma utility rates approved by commission
Phoenix December 25. The state public service commission ordered new water and electric light rates for Yuma Arizona, lower than previously in effect. The Yuma Light Gas and Water company furnishes the service. The company’s request to discontinue supplying unfiltered water was granted. the gas rate remains unchanged.
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Yuma
Ariz
Sists Corpocedion Comshisiocn
Yuma!Light, Gas and Water Company
Viscountess Astor Moves to Challenge Husband in Parliament
In a narrow eight peerage count, the government asserts control as Viscountess Astor seeks to raise a case in the House of Lords. The action aims to contest a will and secure the transfer of estate from the late husband, with Astor named as heir in the Virginia-linked inquiry.
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Astor
Cefo
Rich Shute Finds at Lux Mine Near Copper Queen Property
The report describes substantial underground work at the Lux mine linked to the Copper Queen area, noting extensive timbering, ore bodies, and a 19 foot estimate. Observers reference a large copper vein and potential for rich ore, with details on workings and surrounding property ownership.
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Gary Hole
Hirfave
Estemithe
Efiry
Weighty bout ends with late towel stoppage in bout
In a rough encounter at the preliminaries Frank Lose battles with Yeany weight class champion Loughty and Felwer Ficht. The match ends when Grillo is knocked through the ropes and the towel comes in as the referee warns.
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Paomee
Jad Frank
Bmw
Deurhe Ynart
Johusy Meyer
Young Banta
Basta
Grillo
Fire wrecks offices of Copper Queen Mining Co
A blaze destroyed the offices of the Copper Queen Mining Company in Mayer Arizona injuring no one. The blaze damaged records and books with valuable materials reportedly covered by insurance though concerns linger about nearby structures and the extent of the loss.
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Mayer, Ariz
Stoddard
Copper Queen
Hare
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