Road district proposal to pave Bisbee-Douglas highway
Douglas business leader urges forming a special road district including Bisbee and Douglas to fund paving and improvements from the state line westward. He favors a bond issue to pay for main highway work and to support substantial improvements, with feeder routes built later, mirroring railroad practice.
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Ding
Douglas International
Bisbee-Douglas
Douglas
Bisby
Bisbee
Thi Wat
Pima County
Proposed Arizona mining stock ban sparks dispute
The Jerome News criticizes a bill to ban stock sales by mining companies without ore. It argues such a law would ruin legitimate development in Verde and other districts, noting many mines started without surface ore. The piece urges districts to unite against the measure.
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The
Jerome News
Arizona
Phoenix
James S. Douglas
United Verde
Butte
Verde
Verde Ms
Schoolmaam bonus sparks debate in Metcalf Arizona
In Metcalf Arizona a school mistress is pledged a five dollar monthly bonus for remaining unmarried. The idea is seen by some as a questionable reward while others defend the notion as a wartime incentive. After lengthy discussion observers anticipate either prosperity or hardship in the postwar era.
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Metcalf, Ariz
Tombstone Christmas Celebration Recalled by Locals
Tombstonites marked a real old fashioned Christmas with misty ground, northern folk traditions, and a quiet day at home despite clouds and vivid weather memories. The account notes a festive mood and fireside warmth as locals cherished the holiday.
Campbell Trails Narrowly in County Ballot Inspection
In a disputed count, Campbell trails Hunt by a slim margin as inspectors parse ten votes. County officials review ballots from Maricopa, Yuma, and Alabama precincts, with errors and rejected ballots potentially flipping the outcome. CampbELL workers press for full light on a few ballots yet to be weighed.
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Hienix
Tae
Hoeothur Montagatvet
Thomas Blmapleoll
Gecultink
Mr. Camptell
Rhinjerity
Taenreseven
Dow
Mophell
Hirteen
Hunt
Campbell
Alhaimbra
Wallorx
Campbell Sesterfay
Fali
Yuma
Arizona Receives Over Million For Expenditure
Washington Dec 23 The Indian bill the first appropriation measure reported to the house has passed. The bill carries appropriations totaling 610,000 with over a million to be expended in Arizona plus usual sums for Indian support and civilization. Special appropriations exceed 200,000 with 146,900 for Phoenix Indian School. Congressman Hayden secured 199,000 to complete the Giversion dam above Florence and 75,000 to start the main canal to water Indian and white lands in Pinal county. His request for 125,000 to complete another diversion dam near Sacaton was granted. The dam will have a bridge superstructure for crossing the Gila river. Nine eight thousand dollars was appropriated for other Indian irrigation projects in Arizona.
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Washington
House
Arizona
Phoenix
Hayden
Florence
Ein
Pinal County
Sacaton
Gila River
Exemption Bill Aims to Shield Militiamen from Assessments
Congressman Carl Hayden introduces a bill to relieve mining claim owners who have been mustered into U S service or National Guard from performing annual assessment labor during service. The act would delay forfeiture for six months after muster out or death, with filing required within ninety days of passage to hold the claim under the act.
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Carl Hayden
Munity Claline
Ates
MIT
United States
National Guard
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Christmas Bonus Brings Three Weeks Extra Pay
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company workers received a Special Christmas Bonus worth three weeks of pay as a season’s compliment. The company cited high living costs and employee effort, noting the gift honors service over the past year for the public good. Manager Frans and local exchange operator Miss Kohlen were among those receiving substantial checks.
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Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Corporation
Bie
Frans
Miss Kohlen
Local Exchange
Shortage of Coal in Tombstone During Winter
Reports from Tombstone indicate a coal shortage as dealers cut orders to minimal hauls due to scarce railcars from Mexico. Local sellers had stored summer supplies but rising demand and transport limits threaten winter stocks, prompting households to reserve to stretch existing coal.
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Mexico
Tombstone
Tod Bees
Femand
Totov
Weerie
Three Struck by Bullet Fired at Fleeing Soldier
Trooper John B. Roark of Montana cavalry troop A fired on after failing to halt. A shot hit Roark in the shoulder and arm and cost him a finger. two Colorado infantrymen and a sergeant were wounded by debris from the same shot. All three hospitalized, expected to recover.
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Dopalas
John B. Foark
Montana Cavalry
Colorado Infantry
Frank A Williams
Hogler
Clare Ho Serlner
Roark
Mherry
Simick Roark
Warshalls Here Do Some Christmas Shopping
Phoenix visitors Thomas Riles Marshall and his wife, eminent Seotrsdate residents, arrived from Indianapolis and Washington for a winter break. They will stay with Mr and Mrs William E Kimsey in Seotredate before returning to the east to resume law making and social duties as Arizona sun warms them.
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Phoenix
Thomas Riles Marshall
Seotrsdate
Mrs. Mashall
Indianapolis
Washington
Etre
William E Kimsey
Aleo
Seotredate
Arizona
Arizona Rail Rate Conference Opened in San Francisco
In San Francisco on December 22 a state of Arizona official and the Southern Pacific railroad began four conferences to simplify the federal court record in the railroad's challenge to the Arizona Corporation Commission's three cent per mile fare order. The talks, expected to end around January 6, include R. Willeme Kramer assistant attorney general F. A. Jones commissioner W. N. Sangster secretary of the commission representing Arizona.
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San Francisco
Ofelark
State of
Arizona
Southern Pacific Railroad
Arizona State Corporation Commission
R. Willame Kramer
F. A. Jones
Arizona State Corporation
W. N. Sangster
Supreme Court Allows Parimutual Betting Machines
Arizona decision rules parimutuel betting machines not a statute offense. Outcome suggests a race meeting may be held on fair round tracks in early spring, signaling possible reopening of wagering at Phoenix venues.
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Phoenix
Supreme Court
Austin Wiegins Saves Passengers From Cliff Fall
Austin Wiegins, twenty three, was badly hurt when his auto plunged 140 feet after a steering failure between Hayden and Ray. He kept control with the brake, allowing seven passengers to escape before the machine toppled, and he survived with fractures set at Chandler hospital. His parents are Mr and Mrs J R Wiggins.
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Chandler
Austin Wiegins
Hayden
Ray
Wiggin
J. R. Wiggins
Windsor Grips Power Loss Foes in Tucson Race
In a tight contest in Tucson, candidates vie for control as Windsor seeks to prevent a power shift. Clare epolice Detionrat Tran Kesher Canute anchors the field with Molford and Clarkdite holding senate and county positions. Three other contenders include former Indus Fret Sutter, Rupherfurd, and Haberte.
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Molford Winsor
Serkiiae Mat Purition
Acroritinus
Tucson
Alee
Indus
No Bets Paid Over Campaign Race Raised Protests
Fragmented OCR notes describe tensions over campaign bets and funding. References imply governors and thousands of dollars involved, with calls against betting and influence during elections. Readable entities include Camptolt, Phoenie, and Meta ana, but specifics are unclear.
Councilman Douglas loses appeal in liquor case
A former city councilman from the Second ward must serve a fine of 200 dollars and cover all costs of his appeal to the state supreme court after the supreme court affirmed the superior court’s decision in the case involving Aaron for introducing liquor from Mexico into Arizona. The appellate ruling upheld the lower court’s action and ends the legal challenge.
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Douglas Ee
Aurot
Counellman
Supreme Court of the State
Supreme Nett
Iuperior Court of
Thin County
Aaron
Mexico
Arizona
State land sales attract California buyers in Arizona
A California party of 24 arrived by special car in Casa Grande to inspect Arizona state lands as part of a broader buyer and land speculator interest. The delegation, traveling as part of a return trip to California, aims to empower state land prospects during their stopover and inspection.
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Fall Grand
Arizona
California
Casa Grande
Rerniry
Good Roads Dance Netted Substantial Sum
The Christmas Good Roads dance at Tombstone attracted a large crowd, with attendance from nearby towns. About $125 cleared after expenses, aiding the Tombstone Charleston pond project. The committee thanks donors and the orchestra for gracious free services. Also notes upcoming solar and lunar eclipses of 1917.
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Tombstone Road
Trans Excellent
Charleston
Mineral survey approvals for San Francisco district claims
The surveyor general approves mineral survey No 2285 Sun Dial f Sunset Sun Rise and Polioriel lode mining claims owned by Sen Mal Gold Mining Co also 2918 Oro Blanco ne claim with O D M Gaddis in the San Francisco mining district EE mineral survey N
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Surveyor General
Sun Dial
Sun Rise
Sen Mal Gold Mining Company
Oro Blanco
O. D. M. Gaddis
San Francisco
Ee Mineral Survey
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