Abolition of County Road Commissions Debated In Senate
The Arizona legislature scene in Tempe featured hundreds of students at the session. Bills introduced include abolishing county highway commissions and shifting contracts to supervisors, plus measures on bank penalties, railroad safety, and Mothers Day proclamation. Premier action shows several bills likely to fade. debates cover highway boards, license distribution reform, and a stricter bad check penalty.
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Fa Dily
James Curtin
WD. Claypool
H. A. Elliott
Boards of Supervisors
F. E. A. Kimball
Curlee
Arthur Curlee
Cochise County
Arizona
O. D. Betts
Maricopa
Sis
Kinney Bill and House Action on Labor and Finance
A fragmentary report outlines Kinney House debates on English language work eligibility and hazardous occupations, with mentions of GN Hall and others. The passage covers education committee favors Americantation efforts, state bond validation questions, and licensing fee adjustments for pool halls and bowling alleys. Senate activity includes DIL No. 12 and budget relief talks, plus scow master salary provisions and county matching funds.
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Eal
Stewart
Perking
Schupp
Vorable
BO Welle
Barry
Jd McCullough
Kinmey Hill
House
Marten Jm
Ral Hi
Yavapuel
Curtin
Mohave
Tal Sor
Senate
Claypools
Graham Sheriff Wages War on Bootleggers
Graham Sheriff J D Skaggs of Graken pursues bootleggers with vigilance staying on duty around the clock. A suspect, Mike Rojas, school janitor in Solomonville, was recently apprehended after allegations of tequila supplies. He appeared before U S Commissioner John F Hecht in Miami for arraignment as more details emerge. A Mexican wounded in a box car robbery nearby died from his injuries, with officer W A ONeill noting the suspect’s condition. Nogales Eltre Peck building moves to White Front garage.
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Skags
Graken
Leing
Mike Rojas
Jau
Solomonville
Miike
Jonty
Mike
Skaggs
United States Commission
John F. Hechtfan
Miami
Tucson
Phoenis
Ernesto Higuera
Sentinel
W. A. O'Neill
Southern Pacific
Interesting Talks On Mastodons And Other Prehistoric Pets
BISBEE Feb 23 A Smithsonian expert Dr Gilley spoke at Copper Queen Hotel on Curtis Flats finds near Tombstone. He described mastodons and other Pliocene animals found there, debated their ages, and noted four camel species, three-toed horses, wolves, and armored glyptodon remains, with plans for further exploration.
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Gidley
Arizona
Curtis Fists
Wattead
Curtis Flats
Highiy v . Tike
Gidtey
Washington
Charleston
Portance
Heix
Gilbey
Cortis Flats
Yecon
Lone
Meteor Mountain Claimed To Host World Richest Mine
In Flagstaff Arizona reports claim Meteor Mountain may harbor a meteor crater rich in platinum and gold. The United Smelting Company backed by English capital is drilling, aiming to locate the meteor despite hard limestone and broken rock halting progress after depths over 300 feet.
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Pf Nce
United Sales Smelting Company
Meteor
West Coast of Mexico Shows Activity
Mishee reports from Feb 234 with a painted view of conditions in Mexico. FH Howard returns from a business trip to Masitlan and the west coast, inspecting a 5000 acre tract owned by Margarhet Wright extending 20 miles along the coast. About 42000 acres are cultivated with cane and garbanzo. Crops shipped last year to Cuba and Spain. Wright aims to attract capital for a colonization project. Howard and Gunner Johnson also inspect a copper gold property 90 miles from the coast in Sonora, planning development soon. Anaconda has property nearby and revival of activity in the region, with the Menes project opening again via a New York company using a new electric extraction process. Ranches north of Nogales to the coast now cultivated, Chinamen operate most stores in Hermosillo, and confidence grows Mexico will enter a new prosperity era under the new government. Abduction charged: Jose M. Mortese, a Mexican, arrested in Prescott for allegedly abducting Viola Wells from Salt Lake City.
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Mishee
Mexico
FH Howard
Masitlan
Howard
Marahetl P Wright
Cuba
Spain
Wright
Gunner Johnson
Sonora
Anaconda Company
Menles
Protas
New York
Nogales
Mosiila
Mann Act violator must serve one year
Demetrio Popovitch was found guilty in U S district court of Mann Act violations at Holbrook while en route to California. He was sentenced to one year in the county jail. The woman involved awaits trial on bond of 500 dollars.
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Phoenix
Demetrio Popovitch
Holbrook
California
United States District Court
Leopard Escapes Express Car Cage and Is Shot
A Leopard escaped from a shipment cage on a American Express car near Maricopa station. The animal leapt onto a sleeping messenger’s blankets before dogs and the alarm woke others. The messenger steadied himself and fired, wounding the leopard in both front limbs. The injured animal remained alive in its cage as the car continued on No. 2 yesterday.
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Douglas
American Express Company
Maricopa Station
Engineer Derails Cars to Prevent Major Rail Wreck
In Tucson, an eastbound Southern Pacific train derailed five cars after an oncoming tractor and towed machine blocked the track. The engineer applied the emergency brake, averting a potential disaster. A wrecking crew from Tucson cleared the track, with traffic delayed about four hours.
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Tucson
Southern Pacific
Casa Grande
Douglas
Mexico
Pal
C. A. Housel
Insanity Plea Expected in Gray Murder Case
In Phoenix, Alval Gray of Miami faces murder charges in the death of James Nielson on December 28. Defense counsel signals temporary insanity as possible strategy, with trial opening in Superior Court and proceedings paused for a day. A new information later reset bail at $10,000, and Gray's preliminary exam continued toward the Superior Court.
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Phoenix
Alval Gray
Miami
Aria
James Nietson
Nivison
Wit
Uhey
Nielson
Ruby Gra
Gray
Eax
Douglas Road work to resume today
Road repair on the Douglas Road stretch resumes after a government contractor meeting in Phoenix. Governor Campbell agrees to finance from state or county funds, with a small force starting today and more surfacing planned in the coming days. County representatives note contractor delays caused by funding pauses.
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Douglas Raden
Campbell
Phoenix
TeRtoe
Campbell Coud
LaRoe
State
Thomas Maddock
Ohn Hart
John F. Ross
Rewkatow
Court Upholds the Railroads in Inter state Rate Dispute
Federal Judge William C. VanFleet dismissed several cases challenging inter state rate increases sought by railroads. The action stems from an injunction by the Arkansas state courts to halt railroad rate hikes. the cases were transferred to federal court and dismissed without prejudice, with 24 days given to amend. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and other railroads, along with the commerce commission, were named in the motion.
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Proenin
Altona Corporation Commission
William C. VanFleet
Northern
District
California
VanFleet
Willian H. Santefe
State Commission
Attorneys General
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Arizona Eastern
Arizona and New Mexico
Apache
Commerce Commission
Port entry policy telegram causes shipping confusion
The message describes unclear rules on entry and transport restrictions at a port, with references to cantas and meat imports, and a directive from an attorney general about refusing transportation aid for certain trade acts. It mentions stripping lines from juarez and distant points and signals confusion among local authorities.
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Emrate
Canta
Texas
Arizona
Juarez
MeLeas
Toomey Named State Head of Leuths Enforcing Arizona
Tucson February 24 John A Toomey a liquor enforcement agent for Arizona was appointed as state head of the lawmen unit. James Shevlin federal supervisor announced the appoint ment noting Toomey has spent years tracking bootleggers in St Louis Kansas City and El Paso. Shevlin said bootleg liquor flows heavily across the border at Nogales and El Paso and blamed smugglers for increased smuggling into the United States.
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Tucson
John A. Toomey
Arizona
Ty James Shevlin
Toomey
Wadinnar Esun
Toomey Las
St Louis
Kansan Ty
Paso
Shevlin
Bootiecera
Pets Sens
Dutker
Beekeeping Initiative At Fort Grant Institution
The Arizona state board approved a purchase for 14 bee colonies and equipment for Fort Grant Industrial School. Superintendent Larson says bees will profit the institution by reducing sugar and molasses costs, with honey production planned. Purchasing agent William Donohue notes initial setup from 50 to 10 colonies and shipment within a week.
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Fort Grant
Larson
Itare
Spector
Willam 40
Donohas
Donoline Mattican
House Revokes Action Urging Mexican Relief
Legislature discusses Arizona road funding and federal aid while debating bills. House overturns previous push for relief, backs Sells bill for federal road funding, praises Hayden’s Washington effort, and urges Senate support. 259 bills introduced, only 1 percent signed by governor with 10 days left in session.
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Congress
Hayden
Washington
Smith
Adiluret
House Judiciary
Ways and Means Committee
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