GUNFIRE FATAL SHOOTING EVENT SHAKES WINSLERAR AREA
Reports from Winslerar say Mike Perry was fatally shot by Deputy Sheriff Ed Jiamikton during a Wednesday morning incident tied to a prison escape plot. Coronors inquest absolved Administrator Otfred Hamilton of blame. multiple suspects and an elaborate escape plan are noted. Deputies Hamilton and Rhinehardt, with prisoners, expected in the city later today.
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Sherif Ed Jiamikton
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Carroll
Sveral
Ques
Hamilton and
Rhinehardt
Two Men Hurt as Car Flips Twice on Highway west of Douglas
Douglas February 3 Tom Fields suffers three broken legs and Bert Hayes badly wrenched as Hayes Jackson racing car flips twice four miles west of Douglas during a trial run toward Bisbee. A broken frame spring caused the driver to lose control, sending the auto off the road through a barbed wire fence and onto the railroad right of way.
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Douglas
Tom Fields
Bert Hayes
Hayes
Jackson
Douglax
Bisbee
Dourlis
Bie Auto
Beating Suspects Falcome Brothers Sought After Board Bill Dispute
Chief Deputy Sherm Guy Welch notified all county officers this morning to watch for two men, brothers John and Jim Falcome, who hold warrants for beating their board bill at a local restaurant. The warrants accuse them of assault and creating a disturbance.
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Sherm Guy. C. Welch
John
Jim Falcome
United States Breaks With Germany Legislature Back President
United States faces international tensions as the House passes a resolution affirming confidence in the president. A Senate bill proposes cadet rifle practice and a high school ade t commission. Measures include schoolhouse use, transit for distant pupils, Bible readings, and pensions. Arizona debates Mexican refugee property rights. Southern Arizona fair appropriation also noted.
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House of Representatives
Senate
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Campbell
National Guard
Grand Canyon National Park bill introduced in House
Hon Carl Hayden introduced a bill to create Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona by redesignating part of the Grand Canyon National Monument as a public park. The park would cover about 996 square miles, preserving rim areas for roads, grazing permits would be limited, and water power and mining could occur under law. Boundary maps were shared with state and county officials for approval before Congress considers the measure.
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Carl Hayden
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Grand Canyon
Congress
Fourth Golden Late Train Robber Arrested Near Apache
United States Marshal news reports the arrest of Jese Spurlock in Sioux City Iowa for the September 6 Golden Suite Limited hold up near Douglas Arizona. Spurlock, Burt Holt, Lula Cobly, and Sue Davies face county jail detentions and planned trials in Arizona after return from Oklahoma. The capture ends a dramatic pursuit as federal officers prepare to transport the four to Thiesen for legal action next month.
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United States
Jor Dillon
Golden Suite Limited
Apach
Douglas
Sioux City
Jese Spurlock
Thiesen
Spurlock
Ert Burtholf
Lula Cobly
Sue Davies
Prescott
Aristel
Oklahoma
Browght
Arizona
Theip
Chase
Tureen
President Wilson to Address Joint Session on War Declaration
President Wilson will address Congress in a two oclock joint session in Washington to outline the German situation and likely request a declaration of war. Diplomats expect Germany to sever friendly ties as relations between the United States and the German Empire deteriorate. passports for Count von Bernstorff and recall of Ambassador Girard are reported. A second joint session is anticipated as the president works through his message all night. San Francisco reports the submarine Paul Jones sailing under Washington orders toward the Golden Gate.
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Germany
United States
Wilson
Senate
House OF Representatives
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von Bernstorf
Girard
Berlin
Congress
San Francisco
Paul Jones
Golden Gate
Lost Padre Rich Mine Reported Near Hieroglyphic Rocks
Prospect Hankin, an Arizona pioneer, reports discovering a rich ore bearing vein twelve miles south of Phoenix near Hieroglyphic rocks. He names the find Lost Padre, stating it contains silver, gold, and platinum while shafting reveals an 185 foot depth. Ore ready for shipment by November Tob. 10.
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Maricopa County
Hankin
Arizona
el Ora
Padre
Saya
Vernon Campbell Names Livestock Board Members
Governor Campbell named Frank P. Moore of Douglas and Jas A. Johnson of Williams to the state livestock sanitary board succeeding RG Brady and J W Norton. The appointments were announced in Phoenix on February 2.
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Campbell
Frank P. Moore
Douglas
Jas. A. Johnson
Williams
State Livestock Sanitary Board
RG. Brady
J. W. Norton
Holdup Suspect Captured in Bisbee Jail
Advices from Bisbee report the holdup man who has operated there for two weeks has been captured and is confined in jail.
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Bisbee
Squatters Claim Clarkston Townsite Lands Prompt Action
In Ajo Arizona February 2 a lawyer, T Redlington, alleges squatters’ rights hold Clarkston townsite lands. He asserts ownership of buildings used by New Cornelia Copper Co employees and others, citing claimed naturalization issues by Sam Clark. Local residents contest the land title and fear displacement. petitions circulate.
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T. Redlington
C Larkston
New Cornelia Copper Company
Sam Clark
Clarkston
Reddington
Clark
Fenidente
Clarke
Guards Leave Douglas After Four Months on Border Duty
Battery B National Guard DC, under Captain George G. Wilson, entrained and left Douglas for Washington after four months on border duty.
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Douglas
Battery B
National Guard
District of Columbia
George G. Wilson
Washington
Tucson Luncheon Sickness Affects Over A Hundred Ladies
In Tucson on February 2 a luncheon attended by more than one hundred women from the Tucson Woman's Club caused many to suffer a mild form of ptomaine poisoning over the past two days. Cause undetermined but suspected to be contaminated purchased food. organizers deny cooking errors. No serious cases, all recovering.
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Clifom
aeoTyihe
Salford
Timkett
Batley
Hunt Forces
Campbell
Tucson
Clot Uhereselves
Whiskey Destroyed by Sheriff and Deputies in Courtland
Thursday afternoon a large quantity of whiskey about 18 cases was destroyed in Courtland by Sheriff Harry Wheeler and Deputies Estes and Gibson of Gleeson. The liquor was confiscated from Pad lay McNeilis who was arrested the same day by Constable Estes, brought to Courtland by MacNellis in broad daylight.
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Harry Wheeler
Estes and
Gibson
Gleeson
Padlay McNeilis
Estes
MacNellis
Wheeler
Con
Alleged Slaver Arrest Ties to Mann Act Case in Arizona
In Los Angeles on February 2, Barney Mathes a tailor was taken into custody on a Mann Act complaint by Special Agent Blanford. Mathes is accused of taking his wife Millie Mathes from Los Angeles to Douglas Arizona for prostitution. Bond set at 4000 by U S Commissioner Lambeck. Preliminary hearing scheduled for next Monday. A related case involves Izzie Herman detained at Douglas for transporting Mrs Annie Rowntan to New York. Nearby witnesses described a scene as authorities detained McNellis and jail was prepared in Tombstone awaiting trial.
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Department of Justice
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Mann
Millie Mathes
Douglas
Anne
United States
Lam Fuck
Mathes
Izzie Herman
Annie Rowntanm
New York
Hiebee Berman
Chile
Table Gibson
Gleeson
McNellis
Tomb‘stone
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