Counties Favor Borderland for Primary Route
At a Tucson meeting of good roads delegates from Pima Pinal Santa Cruz and Cochise counties a resolution urged designating the Borderland route a primary highway and the Tucson Ajo Yuma route a secondary motion also authorized taxing the Tucson Chamber of Commerce to coordinate Southern Arizona resolutions for Governor Campbell and state highway officials.
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Tucson
Good Roads
Pima
Pinal
Santa Cruz
Cochise
Rodeo
New Mexico
Douglas
Bisbee
Tombetone
Benson
Phoenix
Yuma
Campbell
Chambers of Commerce
Arizona
Maricopa
Torderland
Countes
Pima County
Tucson-Ajo-Yuma
Jury in Mrs Luke Trial After Ten Hours Deliberation
In Tucson Arizona the jury in the Hattie A Luke case charged with obtaining stolen government money after a $40,000 Bisbee post office robbery was locked in a hotel room for the night following a ten hour deliberation. The defendant denied involvement while the government closed its arguments earlier. Judge Sawtelle instructed the jury after noon and the case was sent to them.
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Tucson
Ariz
Hattie A. Luke
United States District Court
United States
Thomas A. Flynn
Wm. H. Sawtelle
Tombstone Delegates Shine at Masonic Grand Lodge in Tucson
Tombstone representatives attended the recent Masonic Grand Lodge conclave in Tucson. Several locals were elected to high offices including Mrs. C J Wynn as Grand Ada of the ORS and J A Tey as Grand Captain of the Guard. The Tombstone group reportedly sent one of the largest delegations and many attendees were honored with Grand Lodge appointments.
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Tombstone
Tucson
J. Wynn
Mra
WA. Fowler
And
Vire
H. L. Hutchison
Venus Chapter
O. E S
O. Esrand Lodge
Cochise County
Tortstone
Een
Roads Resume Problems in Construction
Graham County voters approved 250000 for good roads by 1199 to 283. The Florence south road is improving and the Pima to Ajo route faces chaotic conditions without joint action. Ajo residents favor a direct Gila Bend Phoenix link to Gillespie dam, aiming for a funded road to the Sells Indian Agency, while the Indian Department may block nonagency benefiting routes.
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Gardner
Graham County
Florence
Ajo
Gila Bend
Phoenix
Gillespie Dam
Arizona
Tucson
Sells Indian Agency
Indian Department
Confessed Slayer Of Fisher To Be Tried In Mexico
Arcadio Shaver confessed to Mexican authorities at Agua Prieta that he killed Jesse Fisher on the Slaughter ranch near Douglas. He will be tried by a Mexican court in Hermosillo on murder charges. The case involves Chavez who fled to Agua Prieta and sought habeas corpus unsuccessfully. The Mexican government requested records from American authorities through Consul Dyer.
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Nogales
Arcadio Shaver
Agua Prieta
Douglas
Jesse Fisher
Hermosillo
Yeater
Chaves
Bl. Dyer
Sonora
Corbis
Fisher
Chavez
Dyer
Governor Orders Wreath Placed on Pioneer James Pearce Grave
In Phoenix Arizona February 17 a wreath from the state house will honor pioneer James Pearce who died in Tastor renters Governor Campbell learned of Pearce death and recalled his request from last April to have a wreath at his funeral Pearce was said to be the first settler at Taylor His father was Harrison Pearce
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Whoenix
Ariz
State House
James Pearce
Taylor
Harrison
Drafts Worthless in Sonora Case Reaches Governor
In Guaymas a man named Jonime Kermann also known as Gerome Rebsamer passed worthless drafts totaling 600 dollars. Consul F. J. Dyer informed Governor Francisco Elias of Sonora and requested efforts to affect Kermann’s actions.
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Logales
Ariz
Ameneen
F. J. Dyer
Franisco Elisa
Sonora
Jonime Kermann
Gerome Rebsamer
Passat
Guaymas
Kermaun
Fort Huachuca Soldier Trial Over Murder Charge
At Fort Huachuca a Negro soldier Gordon A Tolliver faced a murder trial for the killing of Corporal Robert Jackson after an on foot confrontation. Witnesses say Tolliver fired from a horse as Jackson advanced with a knife. Prosecution by John H Martin and John H Langston. Defense by K Berry Peterson and Louis R Kempt.
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Tt UN
Gordon A. Tolliver
Fort Huachuca
Robert Jackson
Jackson
Tolliver
United States
John H. Martin
John H. Langston
K. Berry Peterson
Louis R. Kempt
Forest Grazing Fees Due by March for 1921 Delinquents
Local United States Forest Service warns delinquent grazing permittees to pay fees for 1921 by March 1 or face trespass actions. Deputy Supervisor Grubb notes about $6000 owed by delinquent holders and a possible March 1 1922 settlement proposal requiring promissory notes or outright payment.
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United States Forest Service
Fll Wo Grubb
Haseen
Age Cultu al Department
Gribb
Former Bisbee resident killed in auto accident
A telegram received by the Perfect Ashlar Lodge of Masonry reports JJ Spbka, a former Bisbee resident and local manager of the Standard Oil plant, died in an auto accident at Wenstehes Wash. He had lived in the district for years, moved to Washington over two years ago, and was transferred there by the company in promotion.
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Bisbee
Arig
Masone
JJ. Spbka
Wenstehes Wash
Standard of Company
Washington
Brakeman Pleads Guilty To Narcotic Act Violation
Roy W. Skidmore a Tucson passenger brakeman pleaded guilty to violation of the Harrison Narcotic Act before United States Commissioner Edwin F. Jones. He was bound over to the district court on $3,000 bond or jailed for lack of bond after arrest with quantities of narcotics. The seized drugs valued at bootlegger prices reach about 15,009 dollars.
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Roy W. Skidmore
Tucson
United States
Edwin F. Jones
Jones
Skidmore
United States District Court
J. A. Toomey
Athletic Club Set for Open Next Week
Preparations for the Athletic Club sponsored by the parents in Tombstone are underway. Large numbers of boys are helping clean the building and set up equipment. Prof. Webb will oversee the athletic room and a policy of rules will be announced once opening is ready.
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Athletic Club
Haskethul
Woats
Hoom. Webb
County Farmers Confer On New Marketing Plan
Cochise County Farms monthly session endorsements on marketing progress and plans for a more complete organization. A resolution called for informing about Farm Bureau ties to the Industrial Congress. Washington officials said Mr. Fair had no government authority.
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Willcon
Cochise County
Industrial Congress
Uve
Farm Bureau
Washington, D.C
Fair
Willcox
Senate Pares Down Salary Bill in Arizona Legislature
The Arizona Senate split over appropriations for the 1922 special session salaries. House amendments reduced the budget from 51 580 to 40 000 dollars, with party-line votes. Speaker Keefe announced governor-approved bills and a Cochise representative protested flag draping, prompting a brief clock flag incident.
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Senate
House
Appropriations
Wilkinson
Repmunifate Ce
Appropriations Committee
Chatman
Mitter
Lines
Treasuey
Elliott
Keefe
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Masonic Grand Lodge
Mexico
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Wotiate
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Hays
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