Supervisors In Session As They Open Bids For County Supplies
County officials met to award contracts for supplies for the coming year and to handle routine matters. Bids for feeding prisoners and printing were opened, with some decisions postponed to a night session. The board addressed hospital administration, a personnel dispute, and changes in grocery purchasing strategies amid high prices. The Daily Prospector was named official county paper for the year.
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Board of Supervisors
Randall
Walter Bowman
Bowmnn
Touglas
James Kerby
Fowzias
Prospector
Big Year for Rifle Shooting Planned
Washington meetings of the National Board for Promotion of Rifle Practice and the National Rifle Association promise a landmark year for civilian rifle clubs. Assistant Secretary Crowell urged broad civilian access to weapons and ammunition at reasonable prices, with government support and new regulations to boost participation nationwide. Members are urged to attend the Tombstone Rifle Club meeting and ensure reports reach the government.
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National Board For Promotion
National Rifle Association
Washington
Bened Crowell
Bak
Crowell
America
Lanier Sant
Brockhart
Harlee
Plunkets
Act of Congress
United States
Congress
Tombstone Rifle Club
Arizona Supreme in Mining Industry Sees Record Output
A preliminary USGS estimate puts Arizona 1918 gold silver lead and zinc output at 205,200,000 dollars. Copper dominates with 50,000,000 dollars, surpassing Alaska California Idaho Colorado Oregon Nevada South Dakota Washington combined. Silver and gold show strong stateside leadership. California tops gold, Montana leads silver, Idaho leads lead. GUBSCRIBE FOR THE EPITAPH.
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United States Geological Survey
Arizona
Arisona
Union
Alaska
California
Idaho
Colorado
Oregon
Nevada
South Dakota
Washington
Utah
Montana
New Mexico
Paroled convict charged with stealing from ranger station
Charles Davis, paroled from a state camp, was arrested in Clifton on a charge of stealing numerous articles from the baseline ranger station. He had left Clifton after parole last July and traveled to the mountains, visiting the Montgomery ranch and the ranger station, where he allegedly took valuables. He may face federal court action for theft of government property.
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Clifton
Charles Davis
State Road Camp
Baseline Ranger Station
Montgomery Ranch
Ranger Station
Pines
Ranger Students
Teacher at Kelton Dies of Pneumonia at 27
Douglas report states Miss Olive Vida Hammer, a Kelton teacher, died after a brief illness of influenza followed by pneumonia. She was 27. The body rests at Ferguson mortuary pending funeral arrangements once her brother Lynn B. Hammer arrives from Texas.
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Douglas
Olive Vida Hammer
Kelton
Pnaemonia
Five Million Fraud Charged Against Pan Motor Promoters
Chicago February 3 indictment accuses thirteen Pan Motor company officers of defrauding investors in a Delaware corporation with a St. Cloud Minnesota plant. More than 5.4 million dollars allegedly obtained through stock sales victimizing about six thousand persons.
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Chicago
Pan Motor Company
St. Cloud
Minn
New Rail Link Aims To Boost San Diego Arizona Trade
A San Diego museum proposal urges a permanent commercial exhibit to expand southwest trade. Backers argue the rail route to Arizona and a coastal port can speed goods to global markets, with San Diego offering low setup costs and ready exhibit spaces. Local chambers are urged to study participation across extending counties and Texas regions.
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San Diego
Cal
Museum of Man
Nornia Counties
Salpon Park
Bazarevett
San Diego Museum
Aurras
Orient
South
America
Arzona
Paro
United States
Mascara & Schools of American Research
Chambers of Commerce
Texas
IC Way Commission Faces Bitter Road Decision
The Arizona Highway Commission confronts a disputed plan to build the Pearce to Cochise highway under a million dollar bond. Voters favor routing along the east side of the Arizona Eastern line, while surveyors scout the west side for cost and speed. Legal challenges loom as factions threaten injunctions, with the commission limited to contracting duties and road construction.
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Cochise
Arizona
Bearce
Bsts
Utah Cattle Grazing Protest Reaches Arizona Legislature
Northern Arizona cattlemen sent a formal protest to Governor Campbell and both houses of the legislature against Utah cattle crossing into Arizona to graze. They argue Utah growers benefit from Arizona ranges without paying taxes, and the communication was referred to stock committees in both chambers.
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Phoenix
Flo
Arizona
Thomas E. Campbell
Utah
Arizona Solons Favor Purchase Of Sonora Strip
Arizona lawmakers approve a concurrent resolution urging President Wilson to open negotiations for the purchase of Lower California and northern Sonora. Governor Campbell signs the measure and a separate memorial urges immediate Gila River storage dam construction near San aries to reclaim land for about 40,000 people. The joint recital commends Wilson’s wartime leadership.
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Lower
California
Wilson Howse
Senate Joint Memorial
Con Kfese
Gila River
Sanaries
Plunder Found During Bootleg Search In Cochise County
Sheriff Jimmy McDonnell confiscated a varied mix of stolen items at a house near Pirtleville including Navajo beadwork belts tools and watches. The haul may have been robbed from multiple regions with owners still unidentified.
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Jie Burk
Pirtleville
Sherif Jimmy McDonall
Cochise
Returned Home After Cotton Sale in Lower California
Messrs Tony and Join Giscoma returned home this week from Lower California where they disposed of their crop of cotton raised on their lands on the peninsula. They sold the cotton at 31 cents a pound, the price having adjusted to 126 cents once the deal was closed.
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Messrs
Tony
Join
Giscoma
Lower
California
Arizona Senate and House Panel Arrive for UA Investigation
A legislative committee from Arizona arrived in Tucson to inspect the University of Arizona. Senators Hughes Green and Elliott along with Representatives O Nea l Howard and Burrows met at the station and were hosted by President von Opping at the campus. They planned a day of university visits before returning to Phoenix.
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Tucson
Senatoes
University of Arizona
University
Phoenix
TA. Hughes
Cochise County
C. €. Green
Maricopa County
H. A. Elliott
Greenice County
Pauline M. O'Neal
Maricopa
the Chamber of Commerce
Rita
Lunckeon Club
Santa Hue
Lavinsker
Cocumttes
Clu
von Kiculin
Eliott
Indicted Pan-Meter president linked to Arizona banks suit
Pan-Meter Co president Pandolfo, charged with mail fraud in Chicago, is plaintiff in a suit against 162 Arizona banks. He sought $5 million in annual damages, based on a telegraphic report of a 1918 Arizona Bankers meeting. The case involves accusations against Pandolfo and warnings to Arizona insurers. The letter to the association was read verbally by Morris Waterman, later printed in proceedings, and Pandolfo pursued the action.
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C. Pandolfo
Pan-Meter Company
Chicago
Arizona
Bel
Pacdo Fo
Riva
Texas
Pandolfo
Arisona
Assoelton
Morris ‘Dwater
Pante
Pt ’S
Plan Probing Two Arizona Oil Concerns
The Arizona Corporation Commission has begun pre investigations into two oil companies United China Git and Refining and Arizona OM and Refining. Chairman A A Betts said the scope depends on AG Wylie Jones ruling on United China, which is under receiver control. The panel postponed action on Arizona OM pending that decision, while both firms faced executive session discussion.
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Phoenix
State Corportion Commission
Ies
of Arizons
United China Git and Refining Company
Arizona OM and Refining Company
A. A. Betts
United China
Wylie Jones
Arizona Oi and Refining Company
Interest Shines At State Land Sale At Courthouse
Northern county ranchers and cattlemen attended the state land sale this morning. Keen interest was shown with spirited bidding. All tracts offered brought good prices. Sale conducted by W. E. Evans.
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Court House
W. E. Evans
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