Road Work Progress and Bid Plans for Cochise County
Summary of last week’s road work across Cochise County notes steady progress on Douglas to Bister and Tombstone to Benson routes. The Highway Commission will seek bids March 3 for grading and drainage from Pearce to Cochise, gravel surfacing from Willcox to Cochise, a Luten Arch bridge over Silver Creek, and related road realignments near Bernardino. County crews, led by Engineer Smith, operate across multiple sites including Palominas, Silver Creek, and routes to Benson and Tombstone, while overall road quality and scenic value of Tombstone to Dragoon are highlighted.
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Phoenix dispatch reports a shift from cold heavy snows to sun and warmth on the northern ranges. Snow melted notably at Playstar Grand Canyon Willam and Pinta while winter forage on deserts improved with rain and sun. Yuma reached 75 degrees Phoenix 72 with lows to 32 Nogales Tucson precip only. Flagstaff dropped to 6 below.
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Uniform Traffic Law System Proposed for Arizona
Phoenix February 15 legislature debates uniform traffic codes for the state. Over a hundred house bills, many stalled in capitol corridors, aim to form a standardized traffic statute. Endorsed by the corporation commission, the plan shifts some authority from the secretary of state. A California traffic expert aided drafting.
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Brother of former Tucson reporter leaves $5,000,000
George W. Pittock, once a Tucson local paper reporter now living in Oakland, is said to be a beneficiary of brother Henry L. Pittock’s will. The Portland Oregonian owner left 5.9 million in trust for three years, probate admitted in Portland yesterday.
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Arizona Deserter List Error Claims Adjutant Harris
Phoenix February 15 Arizona records show a suspected miscount in deserters under peacetime renewes service law Col Harris asserts the number is greatly inflated and many listed deserters are in fact Mexico state or elsewhere He aims to clear cases by March 1 and notes Arizona leads draft efficiency while Pinal Yavapai and Coconino counties have completed or near completion and Apache county lags needing clerical help.
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Cunningham Costello case set for April 20 trial
Hearing on change of venue in Cunningham Costello mining case continued. Court denied the motion and set the case for jury trial April 20. Rehearings on three claims will occupy weeks, with several divorce and damage cases dismissed today.
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Victory Memorial Gardens Proposed in Phoenix
Mrs Shirley Kelly arrived in Phoenix to campaign for increased food production under the national garden commission with headquarters in Washington she asks Why not victory memorial gardens in honor of the men who fought in the world war February 15.
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National Garden Commission
Washington, D. A
Juvenile Bike Theft Ring Outed by Phoenix Cops
Police report two youths, 14 and 16, led a ring that stole 25 bicycles in 30 days and resold them via a self-made clearing house. Officers describe a systematic operation with parts swapping and repainting in a camouflage department before sale.
Bisbee Deportation Cases Reach the Supreme Court
The Bisbee deportation cases reached the Supreme Court today as the government appealed judgments dismissing indictments against 25 Arizonans charged with aiding in the deportations.
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Arizona Responses to Near East Relief Drive
Arizona’s $130,000 relief quota for Near East relief was nearly met with four days remaining. State officials urged continued generosity as volunteers described children starving and workers comforting the dying, stressing that America will aid if more funds are raised before the deadline. ARIZONA DOES NOT RESPOND 10 NEAR EAST RELIEF PHOENIX ARIZ. Feb 14.
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Mexico Abolishes 20 Day Passport Visa Rule
Nogales Arizona February fifteenth. The Mexican government cancels its regulation requiring Americans to wait twenty days for passport vises by Mexican consuls before entering Mexico. The decision announced by Mexican Consul Garcia Zertuche ends the prior advance visa requirement for aliens seeking entry.
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Sheriff Announces Arrests For Unlicensed 1919 Plates
Sheriff James McDonald said February 15 would end grace for unlicensed automobilists. Deputies will arrest those with no 1919 plates, seize cars, and fine offenders. Delayed plate deliveries extended the deadline, but enforcement will begin immediately.
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Tombstone
Anonymous letter linked to Hot Springs murder case
Phoenix officers continue search for two suspects linked to the February shooting of Frank Heotor near Hot Springs Junction. Hector allegedly made a pretrial statement and the missing witnesses, possibly Mr and Mrs Hoffman, were traced but denied knowledge. An anonymous letter to Sheriff Montgomery hints at a person with valuable evidence, and investigators seek its author.
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Los Angeles
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Arizona
John Montgomery
Phoenix
California Favors Great State Highway Plan
Yuma Arizona February 15. Word reached here that the California legislature will pass a measure authorizing millions for highways. One plan calls for an immediate build to complete a paved road from San Francisco straight through to Arizona near Yuma.
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