Campbell presents appointments to the Senate in Phoenix
Gov. Thomas E Campbell introduced four appointments for senate confirmation. A committee was appointed to review merits. Appointees include A. Johnson to the livestock sanitary commission, George H. Smalley, Jarry W. Roundtree, and Frank P Moore. The senate also heard a Nogales chamber of commerce request for wage boosts to bolster the mining bureau.
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Phoenix
Thomas E Campbell
Senate
Campbell
Whipple
Greenlee
Winsor
Yuma
Devine
Pinal
A. Johnson
Livestock Sanitary Commission
John W. Norton
George H. Smalley
Tucson
Jarry W. Roundtree
Frank P Moore
Douglas
Livestock Commission
G. Brady
Nogales
Labor Committee
Roberts
Sutter
Kinney
Claypool
Prohibition Plea Roundup in Cochise Superior Court
In Cochise Superior Court Judge A Lockwood handed down sentences after pleas of guilty for liquor violations. Daniel Florina of Hisbwe drew three months hard labor and a $150 fine, while W Witeon and Doukas youth each received three months and $25 fines. William Ktoting, jailed previously, pleaded to producing liquor and received three months with a $10 fine. Walter Jones of Dowlas paid $25 for selling whiskey. W A Grabek pled to introducing cod, three months and $150 fine. PJ McNellis of Courtland was found not guilty and released on bond. PeGrety of Nongtes was granted clemency due to his wife’s illness. Three Mexicans from near Sister Creek remain jailed on $1,000 bond each, alleging whiskey transport through Cananea.
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Superior Court
A. ©. Lockwood
Daniel Florina
Hisbwe
W. Witeon
Doukas
William Ktoting
Walter Jones
Dowlas
PJ McNellis
Courtland
OS PeGrety
Nongtes
Hines
Sister Creek
Douwlae
Cananea
Wife of labor leader alleges cruelty in Phoenix divorce case
In Superior Court Judge Stanford's chambers Eva Brown testified that immigration commissioner and labor leader Prank C. Brown subjected her to cruelty after their separation. The hearing discussed his alleged wrongs as she seeks a divorce with corroboration expected Monday. earlier separation actions were replaced by the current divorce suit.
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Phoenix
Stanford
Brown
Fry
Zimmerman
Corporations With a Soul? Phelps Dodge and Mine Settlements
A writer argues against the idea that corporations lack souls, citing Phelps Dodge mine cases in Arizona. He notes that widows received full benefits from liberal settlements, while only two suits reached court and the company won both. The piece implies mutual gain from the policy, challenging the claim that corporations are soulless.
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Bunker Hill
Estevan Valle
Guadalupe Florez
Arizona
Phelps Dodge Company
Lupe Flower
Innycence
Tombstone
Phelps Dodge
Good Highways Prove Vital for Arizona's Economy
Arizona's economy hinges on good highways as automobile tourists spend millions annually within the state. Comparisons cite Maine and Colorado programs and a plan to fund a cement highway to Yellowstone, hoping a trip would yield triple construction costs in the first year. The piece urges stronger highway activity and maintenance in Arizona.
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Europe
Arizona
Santa Fe and Southern Railroad
Maine
Commissio
Colorado
Mning
Cheyenne
Yellowstone National Park
Senate rejects funds for capitol, backs road aid
The Arizona Senate defeated in committee a bill to appropriate 200000 for capitol completion and opposed aid for bridge projects tied to highway improvements. The dispatch praises road expenditures while opposing retrenchment elsewhere, underscoring county seat removal agitation.
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Arizona Senate
Douglas
Phoenix
Senate
Capitol
Supreme Court extends busy session with murder rulings
Phoenix February bold a long Supreme Court day as it reviewed habeas corpus cases and sentenced three murderers to life. Marriwether Dinte and an ex colored regimental member from Douglas receive life terms after appeals. Francisco Garcia remains in Florence death cell as affirmed. Hunt v Mojave reversed. remand not needed. Burt Aaron v state rehearing denied.
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Phoenix
Supreme Court
Marriwether
Charles Dinte
Walry
Dough
Cochise
Francisco Garcia
Privon
Florence
Frank L. Hunt
Ojave County
Francis Burt Aaron
Ate
Eaterday
Whist Evening Hosted by County Attorney and Mrs Rose
County Attorney J P Rose and his wife entertained numerous friends with a whist game on Saturday night. Four tables competed for prizes. C B Wilson won the gentlemen’s prize, a telephone tablet, and Mrs Hart secured the ladies’ prize, a box of banvas. Refreshments were served at the close.
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J. P. Rose
C. B. Wilson
Art
Campbell lauds Wilson's course in Arizona support
Governor Campbell praised the president's actions in a statement issued February 2. He said Americans would endorse the move, expressing confidence in the president's leadership and predicting full support from Arizonans.
Civil service exams open to qualified men nationwide
The United States Civil Service Commission invites qualified individuals in radio and petroleum technologies, laboratorians, and hull draftsmen to apply for posts up to 4800 dollars yearly. Other openings range from 490 dollars to higher salaries. exams cover laboratory seekers, architectural assistants, apprentice draftsmen, assay assistants, and junior chemists. Details on testing steps and requirements are obtainable from the commission.
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Phoenix S—Arizonuna
Hull
United States Civil Service Commission
Commission
Army of Hobos En Route to Tucson
An army of about 70 hoboes and four dynamiters is marching from Yuma toward Tucson. Police and sheriffs plan to drive them out as burglaries threaten to escalate into a wider reign of terror. The group has prior dynamiting history in the Imperial Valley and has avoided resting in towns west of here.
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Tucson
Yuma
Imperial Valley
Merrill dies in Riverside after Globe ties
J A Merrill longtime Globe resident died recently at his Riverside California home. Merrill formerly lived in Morenel and was once connected with The Arizona Stock Growers Association. The group will meet in Globe on March 1 2 and 3.
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J. A. Merrill
Globe
Riverside, Cal
Merrill
Morenel
Arizona Stock Growers
Arizona Proclamation Declares February First a State Holiday
Arizona Governor Thomas E Campbell proclaims February 1, 1917 a legal holiday marking the state's eighth anniversary of admission to the Union. The proclamation urges citizens to observe with pride and moral growth as Arizona enters its modern era. In Mesa, a separate report notes the fatal shooting of a 15 year old, John Holt, by a Japanese restaurant employee, with a frantic plea for help captured at the scene.
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State OF Arizona
Arizona
Thomas & Campbell
Arcana
Do Hershy
United States
Phoenix
Thomas £. Campbell
Sidney P. Osborn
Mesa
John H. Holt
A.C. Holt
Accused Man Ong Buen Brought to Jail
Ong Buen, accused of killing Holy, was brought to the sheriff's office in Phoenix last night. He refused to speak, not lifting his eyes from the floor as deputies and police surrounded him.
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Phoenix
Ong Buen
Young Holy
Prominent Men Speak on County Seat Removal Talk
A "secret committee" push to move the county seat from Tombstone draws strong views from leading county figures. Dos Cabezas, Bisbee, Warren, Willcox, Courtland, Gleeson, Fairbank, and Gleeson residents urge or oppose removal, citing roads, climate, and proximity to communities.
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William Riggs
Dos Cabezas
Tombstone
Tam Mose Newman
Bishe Intine
Frank Coles
Bishee
B. Gallagher
Warren
Douglas
Torrie
John Riggs
Des Cabe
North End
Willcox
Canoval
Elsore
William Holmes
Courtland
B.A. Taylor
Gleeson
Henry Street
Epathias
Leslie Hardy
Fern
Sore G
Vihar Heney
Fairbank
County Rere
Joh Gleeson
Mike
Tipperary
Remoeval
Charles M. Reumid
Fatire
Local officials clash over county courthouse funds and selfish motives
A February meeting discussion revealed a debated plan to allocate about 100000 dollars for a new county courthouse. Sparks, a leading contractor, faced questions about conflicts of interest and possible profit from the project, while Supervisor Rock and Chairman Johnson watched the exchange. The piece hints at political maneuvering and potential taxpayer expense amid bids and local power plays.
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Board of
Sup
Stuart
Sparks
Tombstone
Arizona
Court House
Rock
Vance Johnson
Bisbee
John Bowen
Howe County
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