Senate votes on vine tax bill and districting reform
The Arizona Senate passed the vine tax bill 15 to 4 amid changes to county supervision. The session advanced districting plans, shifting from at large elections to district based boards, and approved a state fair emergency deficiency bill of 21000 for deficits and expenses, now awaiting the governor's signature.
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Whoenix
Senate
Claridge
Graham
Colter
Apache
Munds
Yavapai
Webb
Maricopa
Johns
Firet
Crescent
Penive
Greenlee
Boards of Supervisors
James L. Edwards
Yuma
The Tombstone Epitaph Doubles Size In Prospect Edition
The Tombstone Epitaph weekly edition of the Prospector increases to eight pages, doubling its former size. Publishers Giragi Bros. receive praise from Benson Signal for progress and quality in the new issue.
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the Prospector
Giragi Bros
Benson- Signal
Tombstone set to “come back” with new power deal
Mayor W F Kuchenbecker and engineers from Tombstone and Phelps Dodge finalize an electric utility proposal to supply light and power to the Tombstone City plant at lower rates with expanded service. Optimistic, the mayor cites mining revival and population growth as evidence of a strong future for Tombstone as Consolidated Mines properties attract investment and growth accelerates.
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W. F. Kuchenbecker
Tombstone
Phelps Dodge Company
Kuchenbecker
Thas
Consolidated Mines
Bisbee Cree
Shannon Copper resume plan amid copper rebound
New York January 31 orders from Shannon Copper Company headquarters direct Clifton Arizona managers to restart mine and smelter operations at once. Company employs about 1000 when active and cites improving copper market as motivation. Outlook for Gleeson mines also brighter with anticipated hiring of many workers.
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New York
Shannon Copper Company
Clifton
Arizona
Shanon Copper ‘Company
Gleeson
Mrs Parker Hosts Birthday Party On Toushnut Street
Mrs A F Parker entertained friends on Toushnut Street last Saturday night for her birthday. Sister Mrs Pepper aided in games of brain skill, followed by luncheon with homemade sandwiches, cake, and mock ice cream. Guests included Earl Sands, the Rosses, Johnsons, Fowler duo, Igo duo, and Wilson twins.
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AP Parker
Toushnut Street
Mrs Pepper
Pearce
Parker
Earl V. Sands
JF Ross
HP Johnson
W. A Fowler
John Igo
CB. Wilson
Huachuca Pipe Line Out By Floods At San Pedro Crossing
A San Pedro river flood damaged the Huachuca Water Company line at the San Pedro crossing when an eight foot bank of water struck and pulled the pipe from the expansion joint. Manager Gardner says the town will not be shut down and reservoir supply should hold until repairs finish though future floods may recur until the dry season. The line had not seen trouble there for twenty five years prior.
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Cochise County
San Pedro
Huachuca Water Company
Gardner
Benson Signal on County Seat Removal
The Benson Signal reports the biennial county seat removal bill returning to the legislature with an emergency clause. It argues the county has not reached the point to justify dividing the county or moving the seat for economic reasons, accusing Douglas and Bisbee politicians of pursuing lucrative posts at taxpayers’ expense.
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Douglas and Bisbee
Benson
Dentist Dr. H. R. Hitchins Announces Tombstone Visit
Notice that Dr. H. R. Hitchins is in Tombstone and ready to serve the local public’s dental needs. Call at his Fourth Street office between Allen and Toughnut Streets. he will remain only a short time. Adv 2t.
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H. R. Hitchins
Tombstone
Fourth St
Allen and
Toughnut
Senate bill contemplates tax board dissolution in Arizona
Tuesday's Senate session focused on Senate Bill No. 48 to abolish the tax commission and transfer powers to a new equalization board comprising the state treasurer, state auditor, and the corporation commission chair. The measure, praised for prompt printing, is viewed as likely to provoke vigorous debate yet pass the upper house. Also, House Joint Resolution No. 6 to form a five member visiting committee to inspect state institutions received Senate endorsement. Sheldon Reed introduced House Bill No. 53 creating a State Bureau of Mines under the University of Arizona Board of Regents, with a mining engineer director and staff, serving without pay.
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Phoenix
Senate
Iutr Tion
Stapely
Maricopa
Due Tax Commission
Welty
House
Sheldon Reed
Pima
Bureau of Mines
Board of Regents
University of Arizona
Bureau
Arizona legislature mulls county seat removal and voter provisions
The report details debates on a plan to shift county seats from Tombstone to a new seat in Cochise and outlines proposed amendments on qualified electors, registration, and party primaries. It notes senators from Cochise and other counties, committee actions, and two new senate bills on registration boards and party voting rules.
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Phoenix
Gilaerics
Lincs
C. Graham
Graham and
Cochise
Tombstone
Doudon
Huibey
WK Meade
Discintan
Pima
Ady
Em Cochive
Uie
Senate Rigas
Webb
Maricopa
Chir
Sims
Drachman
Snapley
Riggs
Martin
Garvin
Yuma
Senate
Cheverton Named Bank Examiner in Arizona
Harold A. Cheverton, formerly with Prescott National Bank, is named state bank examiner and will assume duties this week. Appointed by State Auditor Callaghan, he replaces J J Gillen who resigned to join Valley Bank as assistant cashier. Cheverton has banking experience and strong backing from state business leaders. Lost pin notice: an Eastern Star Past Matron breast pin was reported missing. finder to contact Flach's Drug Store for reward.
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Phoenix
Aris
Harold A. Cheverton
Eas Prescott National Bank
State Bank
Callaghan Cheverton
Chicago
Athzens
Busiess
J J. Gillen
The
Valley Bank
Prescott
Cheverton
National Amardier of
Flach’s
Refusal Of Emergency Referendum Bill Sparks Debate
In a lengthy session Judge Duncan led opposition to rapid passage of an emergency referendum measure. Debating in the committee of the whole the bill was sent to the judiciary committee for charges to be considered. The argument centered on preserving constitutional provisions and the referendum's primacy.
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Dodge
Comstimanion
Mel Mascopa
Judiciary Committee
Dunbar's Weekly
Money Available for San Diego Road Completion
San Diego reports funding secured to finish the San Diego and Arizona road within about fifteen months. Louis J Wilde of the U S National Bank in San Diego organized the capital with Henry Lasdner of J G White Engineering, and H M Daugherty, a railroad promoter. They will supply Spreckles with the funds, with Yuma planned as the terminus via the Inter California route from El Centro.
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San Diego
Arizona
Louis J Wilde
U. National Book
Capitalis
Henry Lasdner
J. G White Engineering Company
New York
London
H. M. Daugherty
Alaska
Northwest
Spreckles
Yuma
California
el Centro
For Sale Potted House Plants Ad at Toughnut Corner
Property listing notices a sale of potted house plants with contact for Mrs EV Sands at the corner of Toughnut and Sr Sts. The ad is brief and lacks additional details or pricing.
Spring and Summer Samples from Fred Nussbaumer Ad
A broker invites a viewer to see a new line of Spring and Summer samples featuring late styles and classy patterns from Fred Nussbaumer. The advertisement promises up-to-date fashion offerings and invites interest in the models and designs.
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Fred Nussbaumer
Adv
New Superior Court Cases Filed In Court Records
A slate of new civil actions and probate matters appears, listing divorces, debts, and estate proceedings. Cases include Mary Aaford vs Axford for divorce, Grace Dessett vs Dessett for divorce, J Troxell vs Troxell for divorce, and title actions with Fidelity and related firms. Probate notes cover estates of Margaret Collins and E Hoffman with creditor notices and guardian appointments.
Ford story cites Bible claim to praise car in California
A California writer to Ford praises the car as exalted by biblical reference. He cites Isaiah to claim the Ford alone matches heavenly ascent and asks the company to prove any other car could do the same.
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Ford
California
Ford Company
Deadly Gila Monster Kills Kansas Scientist at Arizona
Tucson reports the death of L. Dyche, a Kansas hair and game warden and University of Kansas scientist, ten days after a bite by a Deadly Gila monster near Tucson. Doctors link the bite to heart failure. The oblique note references Dyche as a specialist in Sphealtine and wheat protection laws and ties to Kansas conservation work.
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Tucson
University of Kansas
L. Dyche
State of Kansas
Ews
Dyche
Arizona
Feary
Gloucester
Mass
Goldens Hope
Frederick A. Cook
Cook
Mt McKinley
Big Mining Deal Closed In Bowie
In Bowie district Thomas Quillian sold eighteen mining claims at Moarhe Pass to T Mitchell for a large sum. Mitchell, now owner, bought a three stamp mill to move from Willcox and begin operations as soon as installation completes. Quillian retains claims near Latig canyon.
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Bowie
Ane
Thomas Quillian
Mitchell
Moarhe Pass
Quillian
W Crawford
Dos Cabezas
Times
Willcox
Quitlian
Latig Canyon
Bowie Bank Closed After Run Under Cloud of Rumors
Phoenix reports Bowie Bank and Trust Company closed after a run prompted by rumors. Cashier G J Armstrong locked the safe and left town for El Paso, citing severe withdrawals and threats to the bank’s condition. State investigators, James B Ormond and George Harben, inspected Bowie, with officials promising depositors remain protected and no statewide banking issue implied.
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Phoenix
Bowie Bank and Trust Company
G. J. Armstrong
el Paso
Armstrong
J. C. Callaghan
Bowie
James B. Ormond
George Harben
Ormond
Callaghan
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Jim Duncan
Bethewing
Fatomenville
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Logielerie
Duncan
Bilender Assetinien
Willy
A Martinez
Mary Aaford
A Axford
Uc Sen
Wheeler Et al
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Grace Dessett
J Calhoun
E King
O Durkee
Anna Durkey
Inita Eldredge
Eldridge
Pearl McKinney
Earl McKinney
OSS
Heatt
White Swan Laandey & Mfg Co
McKee Et al
Coc
Bessie Nasser
Harvey Naser
WS. A
WSG
Troxell
Sadie Troxell
Billingsly Et al
Parks
Carteret
Fidelity
W Hartitien Cr
Dr. F Couline
Riordan
Arspe Min Co
Crs
Guarantes Truss Coy
Fidelity Law & Loan Ass
Margaret Collins
Doase
Casteneda
Jack
Sakora
Admr
R Miller
Kena Brown
Wiley
Guardine
Edna Brown
Hiatt
J Hartiind
R Huron
Cheyney
Tom Davis
Parenger
Ceem
Santa Cruz
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Dan Ming
J. Hi Slaughter
Las Barnardillo Ranch
T Haberstek
Promate Proceedings
E Hoffman
Potter
Wednesday
Bowie Bank
Cal Iigham
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