Competing Range Interests Revive Old Time Battle
Feb 21 senate debate over a compromise bill on sheep and cattle range use ends with a narrow passage. Senator Curtin contests wording claiming it expands sheepmen access across the state. Cattlemen vow to fight later unless changes emerge. The measure mandates established trials for sheep movement across summer to winter ranges and requires a three mile travel rule at crossing points.
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Senate
Curtin
Mohave County
Tonx
Flagsta‘t
Phoenix
Arizona
Road work resumes on Douglas Rodeo highway today
Douglas February 15 Dan Laftor contractor on the 25 mile stretch of the Douglas Rodeo highway from Bernardino to the New Mexico line announced that suspended work would resume today with possible partial crews. State Engineer Tom Maddock had instructed restart and Cochise county board approval backed contractor financing until funds return. Subcontractors will begin with limited forces and no engineering inspection work yet.
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Douglas
Dan Laftor
Douglas Rodeo
Bernardino
New Mexico
Tom Maddock
Cochise
Bisbee School Physician Sees Measles Threat
Dr KB Durfee, Bisbee school physician, warns a measles epidemic and urges strict enforcement of quarantine laws. Posters direct that no child may return without physician permission, and excludes apply for those with measles, colds, scarlet fever, or diphtheria.
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KB Durfee
Phyale 4
Demic
Gold and policy clash over United States mining costs
The text argues rising costs and labor issues depress Arizona gold output while calling for strong support for miners. It claims banks and government cling to gold, criticizing reliance on gold-backed currency and warning of economic panic if gold loses its stand. It also notes tariffs and government price controls hinder new production and infant industry.
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United States
Individu
Assuran
Gota
Sunday Store Closings Debated by City Officials
A measure by Representative Pishon of Maricopa aims to empower city or town governing bodies to impose Sunday closing regulations on businesses and amusements. The bill also sets penalties for violations and includes potential salary increases for deputy county officials in first class counties if desired. Shrine Festivities Begin in Phoenix with the twenty fifth Zaribah temple ceremony. Imperial potentate Ellis Lewis Garrettson of Tacoma arrives to attend the celebration as Shrine members gather from the Southwest.
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Pishon
Maricopa
Clete Mies
Pishou
Phoenix
Garrettson
Phoenia
Noviews Vormery
Ellis Lewis Garrettson
Tacoma
Wash
Peoria
Arizon
Ulustrate
Vic Han
Tate Sweeny
Ste Christy
el Zeriba
Shrivers
Order
Tomierrew
Unclear text fragment on hydrants and water access
Fragmentary note discusses hydrants and water access in an emergency with fear of theft or misuse. Mentions Halleck and Jett but lacks full context or clear actions or dates. Further readable details needed for precise summary.
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Halleck
Phoenix Builders Exchange Sets New Wage Scale
The Builders Exchange announces a new wage state to take effect next March and run to July 1. Carpentry will pay $7 to $8 a day, plasterers $8, bricklayers $8, and other trades seeing similar adjusted rates to revive business and secure work for laborers across structural trades in Phoenix.
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Whoenix
Pele
Hbuilders’ Exchange
Mlorence
Enitire
Arl
Builders Exchange
Mother in Bisbee plans parking for visiting autos
In Bisbee Phoenix reports a plan to carve parking spaces on city property to serve visiting motorists. The piece mentions alleged custody battles and a broader context of local legal actions, including extradition procedures and a church property dispute, all framed by the era’s civic issues.
Auto Salesman Missing Believed In Mexico
W L Smart, former Lowell Auto salesman from Bisbee, disappeared January 6 after leaving for a hunting trip to Mexico. $1500 allegedly collected for the company remains unaccounted. Krebs reports Smart was seen last in Chihuahua City, Mexico, and plans to issue a warrant for his arrest to bring him back for trial.
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Bisbee
W.L. Smart
Lowell Auto Company
Mexico
Ray B. Krebs
Smart
Krehe Smart
Chihuahua City
Cuhuahua
Krebs
Phoenix
Baumert Heads to Washington for Inauguration Meeting
Arizona Republican leader Baumert travels from Tucson and Douglas to Washington to attend the national committee meeting called by Will Hays on March 5. He denies rumors of backing Harding and says the trip serves personal business, with time planned in Philadelphia and New York.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Tucson
Douglas
Washington
Baumert
Harding
Philadelphia
New York
Preferred Insurance on Farms Proposed
The measure would allow farmers to insure property and crops against fire at rates about one fourth of current costs via county mutual farm fire associations. Judge Phillips says the bill, passed by the House with no opposition, awaits Senate approval. The law aims to reduce farmers' risk, mirroring successful programs in 42 states, though old insurers oppose it.
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Phoenix
Brent
Phillips
Senate
County Mutual Farm Fire Insurance Association
Kansan
Thel
Hinei Rane
AHL
Chinese Wife Granted Divorce Sparks Unruly Custody Fight
In Globe on February 23 Superior Judge Shute presided over a Chinese divorce case as Lee Kin tae sued Gin Ah duns for dissolution of their life partnership. The dispute centered on custody of baby Lily. The couple wed in San Francisco on June 1, 1913, after Lee Kin tae arrived from China and produced three children. Authorities earlier recovered their child from Gin Ah duns after a prior incident with the Arizona Eastern flier. Gold shipments from Mexico City arrive in Hermosillo as banks and homes in Sonora begin a new exchange program boosted by a stabilizing government.
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GW. Shute
Lee Kin Tae
Gin Ahduns
Globe Celestial
Arizona
Law
San Francisco
Ching
Woman seeks death in raging blizzard in Arizona tale
A fragmented, archaic narrative details Pearl Monroe wandering toward the Great Journey through Northern Arizona mountains during a blizzard. It portrays isolation, mental strain, and an attempted northern retreat ending in despair with references to companions and harsh winter landscape.
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Phoenix
Pearl Monroe
Alison
Arizona
Gromt Canyon
Mutron
Nogales Attorney Stabbed In Fight
Nogales Ariz Feb 2 a prominent attorney was stabbed during a home invasion by three Mexicans who robbed the house. Police and sheriffs led several posses in a manhunt as Mrs Barry awakened during the looting and fired a revolver but the shot failed to detonate the cartridge. The attorney was stabbed in the arm before the robbers fled with loot and a few jewels.
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Nogales
Ariz
Atte
Deo
Barry
Nogales Mayor Arrested Over Gambling Permits
Nogales Sonora mayor nomuio Maldonado was arrested on Governor Miguel Pina of Sonora orders for issuing gambling permits to saloonkeepers and proprietors. He was brought to federal court and released on $5000 bond.
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Nogales
Sonora
Ariz
Nomuio Maldonado
Miguel Pina
Maldonado
Maldonavne
Colonel Jack Wilson Again In Mexico With Bondsmen Held
Reports say Colonel Jack Wilson, linked to conspiracy to smuggle into the United States, is abroad in Mexico while his bondsmen say he fled Tucson. Authorities note he carried a large sum from prisoners and is known for persuading others to shoulder blame. Federal agents continue efforts to locate him as he is believed to be in Mexico.
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Jack Wilson
Mexico
Jack Wilton
United States
Tucson
Jack
Thie
Department of Justice
Jagze
Kanzaron Court
Department Justice
Win States
Noonan
Sonora to Put Troop Guards at Mine Camps
Gen. L. Cardeiras, commander of Mexican troops, to station guards at mining camps in Sonora including Nacorart Pilar om El Tigre and Canane to prevent disturbances. President George H. Muston and Ely Martin of the Chamber of Commerce reported on the remittance and praised actions.
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Sonora
Douglas
L. Cardeiras
Nacoxsel
Hertmostile
Okiese
Nacorart
Pilarom
el Tigre
Canane
Nile
Mexican cotton picker shot by fellow worker in Phoenix
A Mexican cotton picker, Rocha, was shot in the shoulder around 11 last night near Comfrat and Glendale avenues. Refugio Fuentes fled after the incident while Rocha lay injured at St Joseph's hospital, reported in weak condition early today. Deputies questioned witnesses who said the shooting was accidental, though attempts to locate Fuentes continued late morning.
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Phoenix
Axel Rothnowett
Mice
Smith
Fuentes
de Witt
Price
Rocha
Ifs Manco Hospital
Defendant in Murder Case at Prescott Testifies
Prescott February 2 John Lollein charged with murder over Charles Summers killing near Prescott last December testified today, saying he fired in self defense after Summers allegedly reached for a gun amid a quarrel over a cow reference. He claimed Summers threatened to kill him. The defense cited influence of a local man.
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Prescott
John Lollein
Charles Summers
Hile
Ant Summers
We Summers
Summers
Mylior
Douglas Grocer Held Up by Masked Bandit in Douglas
A masked bandit entered the Samson House Grocery in Douglas MO and robbed proprietor FR. Liberty, escaping with 16 from the cash register. Night Sergeant Townson reported the assailant wore a soldier hat and dark attire, but only a vague description was obtained.
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Douglas Grocer
Samson House
FR. Liverty
Siverty
Dot
Townson
Ff Arene
State education chief Elsie Toles skips NEA meeting
Elsie Toles, Iowa state superintendent of public instruction, will not attend the National Education Association convention in Atlantic City due to workload. She reports being new in the role since January and plans to monitor NEA reports from Des Moines and follow summer meetings while remaining at the educational department.
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Elsie Toles
National Educational Association
Atlantic City
We Ontate
Miss Toles
State Howse
Miss Toles Boy
Uke Sv Ferintentent
Des Moines
Mia Toles
Mines Corporation Hearing Postponed to March 15
The Mines Corporation hearing in Phoenix on the Ranier Mines case was postponed from February 2 to March 15 as the commission remains not ready to proceed. The postponement shifts the investigation schedule and keeps the continued scrutiny of Ranier Mines corporation in focus.
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Phoenix
Corporation Commission
Ranier Mines Corporation
Obregon Names Consul for the State Capital
President Obregon approves a Mexican consul appointment in Phoenix Adelfo To Pecina selected to aid Mexican workers stranded in the United States and coordinate their return or work permits. The move follows negotiations with Arizona authorities and local fraternal groups to assist 7,000 to 9,000 Mexican agricultural workers in Phoenix and Tempe.
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Phoenix
Obregon
Mesico
Adelfo
Pecina Bis Thev
Liga Protectora Tatiana
Fin
Arizona
Mexico
Tempete
Menteo
Peetura
Obregen
Menteu
Alvarez Obregon
Mexican railroad men urged to report to Mexican consul
A message from Foreign Secretary Paul authorizes Mexican railroad workers in the area to return to Mexico. Consul Ives G. Lerierier was directed to collect those willing and report the results to the Mexican Foreign Office promptly.
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Mexico
Ives G. Lelerier
Paul
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