Girl Hobo Arrest Again in Los Angeles Scandal
Los Angeles pur pers report Billie Peterson known as the girl hobo faces new trouble as a decoy for a bandit lover and accessory in a grocery store robbery. She previously pleaded guilty in Bisbee and El Paso for kidnapping a girl, receiving a suspended sentence and a promise to reform, then left the state. Local officials say she cannot be brought back, with further action possible in Los Angeles as details emerge.
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Los Angeles
Bille Peterson
Bobo
Los Angeles Examiner
Tinen
Peterson
Louis E. Sharf
el Paso
Lockwood
California
Campbell Dont Quit Tax Com Who Will Be Governor
In Phoenix Dee 21 further complications arose in the gubernatorial contest as T E Campbell did not resign from the state tax commission. Rumors spread he would take oath as governor before Judge Heyman, while questions lingered how he could assume office if still a tax commissioner. Telegrams report Hunt with a net gain of sixteen and Campbell’s plurality covered by fifty three votes. Arizona Gazette notes Campbell will demand the office January first.
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Phoenix
Dee
T. EK. Campbell
State Tax Commission
Campbell
Frank Heyman
Maricopa County
Msc
Arizona
Hatlotw Fm
Pima
Maricopa
Mohave
Yavapal
Hunt
Arizons Gazette
Homer R. Wood
High Price of Copper Blamed for Coal Shortage
Phoenix Dec 36 Copper prices blamed for coal shortage in Arizona. W. B. Goldworthy, Santa Fe Railroad general agent, notes mines prosper while coal operators struggle to hire miners. Santa Fe has cars at Gallup but no workers to load them. Proposals urge idle miners to move to Gallup to fill the shortage.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Goldworthy
Santa Fe Railroad
Santa Fe
Gallup
N. M
Notorious Kid Lee 15 Bound Over For Smuggling Opium
Douglas December 30 Kid Lee aged 15 was bound over to await action by the federal grand jury in May on a charge of selling opium after a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner H C Beumler. The strongest testimony came from Mr and Mrs Samuel Davis recently arrested in a raid on an alleged opium joint. J W Ross of Bisbee was in the city on legal business.
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Douglas
Lee
Federal Grand Jury
United States
H. C. Beumler
Samuel Davis
Davis
Campbell to take oath and deliver inaugural address
Governor elect Campbell will take the oath of office before Chief Justice Ross tomorrow and deliver his inaugural address at the Capitol Monday morning. Governor Hunt will not state his plans. his counsel says he was advised to retain possession of his office.
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Phoenix
Overnor
Campbell
Ross
Supreme Court
Capital
Hunt
Arizona Cattlemen Fight Grazing Rate Increase
Arizona cattlemen in Phoenix meet at the Adams hotel to oppose proposed grazing rate hikes in national forest reserves. They warn Washington reports indicate a possible 10 to 60 percent rise, risking severe hardship and prompting efforts to persuade the government to keep rates unchanged.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Southwest
Adams Hotel
National Forest
Weehington
Levy Brothers Charged With Mail Fraud Indictment
Sam and Max Levy former Denver and Arizona brokers were held to answer to an indictment charging misuse of the mails. A U S commissioner read the decision after arguments last week. Attorneys argued whether to remove the Levy brothers to the federal court in Arizona where the case would proceed. The brothers closed their office with assets estimated near $811,000.
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Denver
Cole
Sam
Max Levy
Fisbee
Arizona
United States
U. S
WS. Stone
Jee RK. Lewis
Lavy Brothers
Thesom
No Gales Son Jail Packed With Gamblers
No gales Son reports claim the jail is filled to standing room due to a crackdown on gambling and house operations after a mayoral order. Police detentions include hotel men and Ranchito residents as Gen Calles authority is questioned and military strength in the town reportedly increased.
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Nogales
Nocibes
Son
PE. Calles
Ties
Mate
Motorcycle Racers Set Check In For Tombstone Event
Riders from Tucson Bisbee Tombstone Phoenix race tomorrow under the Federation of American Motorcycle Clubs starting in Tucson at 10 a.m. and finishing near Doullas around 2. Bud Sparks joins Tombstone. Bill Ryme and Jake Vick carry Bisbee. 18 machines entered with a $250 purse. Route runs Tucson Benson Tombstone Bisbee Douglas.
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Tombstone
Tucson
Dougas, Bisbee
Phoenix
Jarry Crandall
Ellie Wilson
Bud Sparks
Bixbee
Bill Ryme
Jake Vickal
Deusine
L. L. Hedger
Frank Barnett
Ben Goodsell
Bill Gardner
Sam Boucher
Charles Carthy
Ray Krebs
Checker Krebs
Benson
Bisbee
Douglas
Tombstone Epitaph Expresses Wish for Happiness and Prosperity
A tombstone epitaph reflects a fervent wish for unlimited happiness and prosperity. The inscription centers on enduring well being and abundant fortune in the afterlife or memorial context.
1916 Delinquent Tax List for Cochise County
County Treasurer Harry B. Ross reports only 10,842.58 in delinquent taxes from a total 559,119.95 as of the first November installment. Collections amount to 548,277.97 with many delinquents paid since. Back taxes are pursued in court and tax attorney W. G. Gilmore serves the supervisors. Delinquent list expected to shrink after year start as corrections come in.
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Harry 8. Ross
Board of Supervisors
Ross
W. G. Gilmore
Prospector Johnson Found Dead Near Williamson Valley
The body of William Johnson was found in a tent two miles from the Stewart place in Williamson valley by Clarence Stewart. Patrons say he died of heart disease. no signs of violence were found. A sack of placer gold dust valued over £500 was discovered at the premises, supporting a natural cause death conclusion.
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Prescott
William Johnson
Stewart Place
Williamson Valley
Clarence Stewart
Mrs Rockfellow's Mother Dies In Tombstone News
Mrs Ise McNair mother of Mrs J A Rockfellow of Tombstone died after a prolonged illness. Mrs Rockfellow, who had been with her mother in Tombstone in 1901, plans to return there soon. Reeves Wood and Coal Yard reports wood prices unchanged and a coal car from New Mexico due next week easing local shortages. McPherson Coal Yard also expects a car soon, leaving Tombstone with no immediate shortage concerns.
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Sonville
Ise McNair
J. A. Rockfellow
Tombstone
E. H. Reeves
Reeves Wood and Coal Yard
Reeves
New Mexico
Bisbee
Douglas
J. H. McPherson
McPherson Coal Yard
Last day for the county officers a record of year-end bids
The Board of Supervisors met to close unfinished business and adjourn sine die marking the last day for old-year county offices. A reorganized board will convene Tuesday with J M Sparks and John Rock reelected and W M Johnson holdover, appointing deputies and approving funds. Changes: Ray Krebs becomes County Recorder. Elsie Tolles succeeds Minnie Lintz as School Superintendent. Sheriff Wheeler and Ross remain, with deputies retained. Assessors Hughes and James also retain deputies. new terms for County Attorney Rose. other offices retain staff. next year opens with bids for county supplies and Charleston bridge, two-night session expected.
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Board of Supervisors
J. M. Sparks
Jon Rock
von Joke mM
HS. Hoss
Charleston
John Rock
W_ M_ Johnson
A. ©. Karger
BE. C. Porter
G. ¢. McMahon
County Recorder
Ray
Krebs
Owen E. Murphy
Elsie Tolles
Minnie Lintz
Sheriff Wheeler
Rossiso
Superior Court
J. E. James
W. Walker
John Igo
H. P. Johnson
C. L. Aflen
Mr. James
Ferels
Jr. L. Hutchison
Toe
George Wales
Miss Toles’ Offee
Prohibition Runoff Floods Phoenix Streets With Booze
In Phoenix a celebratory street clean up for the prohibition era featured a sprinkler spraying whiskey wine and beer across city streets. Thousands watched as banners denounced prohibition while a marching Indian school band led the event. Moving picture teams captured the moment and circulated nationwide. The total value of liquor destroyed was about ten thousand dollars.
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Phoenix
Phosals
Arizona
Court House Plaza
Moving Picture
Smelter Shuts Doors on ore imports under new contract rule
Douglas December item reports Copper Queen smelter will refuse ore from shippers without contracts beginning Monday. Shippers under contract must not exceed contracted tonnage, cutting off ore from outside sources. Company plans to source ore from its own mines to maximize market gains. Calumet and Arizona smelter has not accepted new contracts recently while honoring current ones from New Cornelia Shattock Arizona and Eighty Five mines.
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Douglas
Copper Queen Sme
Calumet & Arizona
Cornelia
Eighty-five
Southwest
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J. W. Ross
Levy Bros
D. J. Buck
Prank Lynch
Bil Cap
Howard Reyold
E.R. Hight
Verdun
Mrs. Roge
Ae Daughteh
Isde
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