Douglas aviator lands alive after four days desert ordeal
Sanderson Texas reports an aviator missing since February 10 survived three days without food in the Big Bend region. He rode a burro, traveled along the Rio Grande, and endured sand storms and extreme heat before reaching the river and being helped by two ranchers who gave him food and shelter.
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Douglas
Big Bend
Sanderson
Tex
Llewt
Alexander Pearsen
Burres
Ewan
Rio Grande
Seale Case Concludes After Murder Trial Delays
The trial of JB Seale for an alleged murder attempt on RK Lewis concluded after days of testimony in the Superior Court. Seale testified briefly, mirroring his mother Frank Seale, while witnesses for the defense and state presented character and rebuttal evidence. Jury deliberations were anticipated after closing arguments, with a plan to finish by tomorrow morning.
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JB Seale
RK. Lewis
McNeat
Frank Seale
Lewis
Oly van Wivelved
Fred Moore
Sheek
Martha
Pedaner
An Hood
Dee Hood
Kelly
Morets Nesses
de Carlin
Enfield
Morris Cuttin
J . Ross
Snow benefits range water as stockmen report improvement
A Phoenix field report notes snow on northern ranges mostly melted by day. Water supplies improve generally, though some spots still short. Fort Apache sees warm weather with little snow remaining. Rangers cite moist snow depth from one to ten inches in Heber area. Drought persists near Douglas and Nogales with little planting due to moisture scarcity.
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Phoenix
Williams
Ft. Apache
Forest Service
Ryan
Arizona Strip
Kartchner
Heber
New Mexico
Douglas
Nogales
Public sale of 610 acres state land at Clifton
Public sale of 610 acres of state land will be conducted at Clifton next Tuesday by state land department officials. C Ajo New Cornelia prepares to handle proceedings with E Ashley chief accountant of the work sulphide oro of property.
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Phoenix
Clifton
C. Ajo
New Cornelia
E. Ashley
State ‘Land Department
Arizona News Briefs Reflect Land Claims and Local Developments
Feb 17 Arizona reports discuss a bill to compensate soldiers living in the state who lost land during Carranza rule, with payment to follow if approved by Obregon's staff and Congress. Also noted are divorce rights, rubber plantation work, Miami Copper Co improvements, and freight rate shifts in Phoenix. Local tax rates and business conditions in Prescott, Mayer Gold, and Gila valleys are mentioned amid wider state updates.
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Menico City
Mexico
Carranza
Obregon
Congress
Tucson
Miami
Miami Copper Co
Phoenix
Prescott
Yavapai
Mayer
San Simon
Gila Valleys
Arizona
Malloy and
Lane
Memory of Arizona hero to be honored in museum display
Phoenix Arizona Frank Luke Jr will be commemorated by a Red Cross aviation service miniature in the national Red Cross headquarters museum in Washington DC. The Arizona war hero’s name currently appears on a temporary insert beside the model which will later gain a bronze tab. Irene M exwilson curator notified Luke’s son through state tax commissioner Frank Luke Sr.
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Phoenix
United States Air Serelution
National Red Cross
Washingt DC
Frank Luke, Jr
Red Cross
France
Frank Luke
Irene M.exwilson
Fordney bill passes Senate after protracted fight
Washington February 16 The Fordney emerge bill with more than twenty amendments passes the Senate by a 30 to 0 vote. The measure heads to conference as six Republican senators break with their party while two, Elge of New Jersey and Moses of New Hampshire, attack the bill. Democratic ranks show nine votes in its favor amid party strain.
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Washington
Senate
House
Elge
New Jersey
Moses
New Hampshire
Youth Bravely Dies Saving Girl From Fire
Tucson February 17 A brave youth Pate Higuera eighteen of 28 West Third Street died after rescuing Annle Flood sixteen from a burning home at 12 East Pennington Street. Gasoline spilled during the blaze and flames forced both into the yard where Higuera shielded Flood as neighbors aided. Firemen arrived, the house was destroyed, and Flood suffered severe burns to her arms and neck.
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Tucson
Pate Higuera
West Third St
Annle Flood
East Pennington St
Miss Flood
Walter E. Flood
Nat
Leslie
Migters
New Attack on Freight Rates on Hay Initiated
Douglas Fel complains to interstate commerce and state commissions about hay freight rates. He alleges discrimination, cites higher rates to Douglas and El Paso lines, seeks refunds and relief for periods under federal control. The complaint names Ardthorn, El Paso & Southwest, and other railroad directors as defendants.
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Douglas
Fel
Kishen
Fort Thomas
E Ro Raumaker
Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Corporation Commission
Exoplaints
Ardthorn Pael Fe Railroads
John Barton Pasn
el Pause & Southwest Near Eastern
Rammaker
Corporation Commission
Phoenix
el Paso
Douglax
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Gila Val
Oldest Arizona man at 106 in Gila County
Dan W. O Carroll of Gila County is believed to be the oldest white man in Arizona at 106. He came to the region in 1580, mined southern county claims for 18 years, later moved to Phoenix, and recently returned to Gila County. Born January 27 in Westminster Ireland, the centenarian’s long life spans mining and frontier moves.
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Arizona
Gila County
Obe
Winkleman
Ials County
Thee
Dan W. O'Carrol
UV Carrol
London and Arizona Copper Company
Phoenix
Ocarrol
Westminster County
Ireland
Fragmented note on a proposed Wilt Hto private court rights venture
A garbled report notes Representative IP Brazier introducing a measure in Santa Crag. It mentions a person named Linder and a constraint that cannot acquire property or private view rights despite time or state law, with unclear implications for a court proceeding.
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IP Brazier
Santa Crag
Linder
Jury rejects larger damages after man paid for injury
In a district court case, Brad K Bevan sued Phelps Dodge Corporation for 92 500 plus expenses after a mine injury. The jury cleared the company and found Bevan’s settlement release valid, noting the prior $2 payment and release, and pointing to broader implications for future settlements and personal injury lawsuits.
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Hes
Moytns
Brad K. Bevan
Phelps Dodie Corporation
of States
Hever
Dewtee
Phelps
Stan
Dudge
William Ho Sawtelle
Witel
Jake B. Samnders
Ellinwood & Rows
Phetpe Decise Corporation
Trvan
Aval Si
Iigit
Ste Ine Pt
I Njurml
Senate Committee Approves State School Fund Bill
A Senate committee advanced a bill for a state school fund with provisions affecting charter boards, peace officers, and permitting certain transportation and employment rules. The measure includes wage and licensing changes, public service routes, and a review of certificates of convenience for motor stage operations impacting Bisbee, Douglas, and Cochise counties.
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Senate
Fridley Escapes Bail and Flees Capitol Amid Whisky Ring
Fridley bolted bail and fled from the capital amid a whisky conspiracy case. Authorities say he fled after transporting whiskey to Phoenix for a May trial, was captured soon after, and implicated in an illegal scheme tied to prohibition enforcement. He claimed steps were taken to ensure arrest and that officials faced pressure during the investigation.
Missing Woman Accused of Drawing Gun on Benedict
Feb 17 The case against Miss Marguerite Fiel charged with drawing a pistol on P.O. Benedict and threatening Benedict during a land deal dispute was continued to a later date before Justice O Ly Pease. Miss Fiel, center of a prior local sensation, and her niece were reported missing but later found in Phoenix after a drive to transact business. The disappearance prompted a sheriff’s department search.
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Tucson
Marguerite Fiel
P.O. Benedict
Ly Pease
Fiel
Benedict
Neice
Phoenix
Mid
Sheriff's Department
Tempe Jury Hears Confession and Extermination Debate
A Tempe jury hears a confession amid a discussion on extermination of pests. The report describes followups on preventing reinfestation and the broader impact on farmers, noting efforts to drive pests from grain and prairie areas and concerns about spreading colonies.
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Tempe
Kansas
Iitshend
Vital tax law changes eyed by Arizona senator
A telegram from Senator Henry Ashurst to Arizona officials notes possible tax savings if income from community property is taxed separately. He urges the DOJ to issue a prompt ruling aligning Arizona and Texas community property laws, promising immediate action once a decision is announced.
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Wrest
Arizona
Jet
Henry Fo Asher
Phos
al Pye
Texas
Ashurst
Department of Justice
Texxa
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