War State Fair delayed by committee decision in Arizona
The 1919 state fair schedule was postponed a week after discussions led by J J Keegac, JR Henderson, and Hugh & Co. in Phoenix. Other items include a Tucson fire rescue, proposed electric rate hikes, and various Arizona incidents and corporate actions reported from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J J Keegac
Giobe
JR Henderson
Bisbee and
Hugh & Co
Arisone Joo
Beaver
B Wood
Phoenix
January Premia Records Rise In County Marriage Licenses
January activity shows Cedible County issuing 29 marriage licenses in the first six working days, signaling a pace that could surpass last March’s 63 record. Empres Douglas Gray of Machomich Mercantile visits Bisbee. Dewey Ciochetti visits friends, while Mildred Marre hosts a surprise party on First and Safford Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marth
Wilson
Cedbice
Douglas Gray
Machomich Mercantile Company
Bisbee
Sode
Remel
Mies Mildred Marre
Safford
Tomtetone
Attornies and Officials Travel After County Proceedings
Friday reports show Attorney French among Douglas bound passengers after a county business visit. Witnesses from the Babukore Head case return home. Key legal figures including Parsons and Richardson attend the superior court. Deputy Billy Bennett visits from Benson and Judge OConnor returns from Santee after presiding over Babine v Head.
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French
Douglas
County
JH Baker
Tombstone
Parsons
Billy Bennett
Benson
Woman Recovers From Nervous Breakdown After Miles Nervine Trial
A testimonial from Mrs. Rose Smeith of St Birmingham describes severe nerves and sleepless days. After trying Miles Nervine advertised in papers she began using it and improved, claiming digestion weakness and fatigue eased. She notes thirty years of proven value and offers money-back guarantee if not helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Smeith
St. Birmingins
Miles
Interior department ends mining ban in landmark ruling
A December 26 decision by the interior department revokes a long standing rule that prevented patenting mining claims lacking proven full development. The case of Hoval A Smith involving twelve claims in the Warren mining district prompted the department to restore patents and spurred calls for apology after earlier actions. The ruling opens opportunities to explore mineralized land for development in Arizona and related districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Interior Departement
Hoval Asmith
Warren
Thors
M. Smith
Department
Department of Justice
Momentous Epoch in Clifton Ore Works Workers
The passage reflects a pivotal era for employees at Clifton detailing the final stage of ore conversion and the broader impact on worker thought and morale during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euwerter
Clifton
Court Cases Filed SUPEMION COURT Suit No- 609
Debt and divorce filings listed in Supreme Court records include Judgments for 1809 03 in one case and decrees of divorce for several named doctors and guardianship actions. Probate proceedings involve estates, creditors notices, and appointments with multiple orders and publications.
Counterfeiting the American Dollar appears in Cananea
Reports last night indicate a counterfeit operation linked to Cananea. Consul Orozco at Agua Prieta reports spurious dollars in large numbers. Gustavo Padres, in Cananea, may bring many to Douglas. Prefecto Pisti investigates. Local merchants report suspicious coins. authorities warn the public to beware. The counterfeit coins differ in edge milling and ring from genuine U S issues.
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Eau | Canarea
Orozco
Agua Pries
Gustavo Padres
Cananea
Douglas
Sr Orozco
Prefecto Pisti
Cananes
Nervies
Los Angeles
United States
Canapea
America
Uorth States
Hayden Road Bill Aims for Uniform Federal State Highway Control
Congressman Carl Hayden of Arizona introduces a road bill in the House proposing a $25 million annual appropriation split between representation and mileage, with a $200,000 minimum. States contribute dollar for dollar, gaining sole control of work while a federal advisory role guides system uniformity and accountability. The bill, praised by Roads Committee members, would require a state road department and fund in Gratereme Way, under Agriculture oversight for adoption.
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Carl Hayden
Ariezona
House of Representatives
Congress
Den
State Highway Department
Secretary of Agriculculture
New Homesteads In Arizona and New Mexico
December listings under the Forest Homestead Act of 1906 cover 14 National Forest lands in Arizona and New Mexico. The Department of the Interior coordinates entry on the District Forester’s recommendation for 4.872 acres total across multiple parcels including named forest areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teds Tn Arisons
New Mexco
Department of the Interior
Forest Service
Bounty Offered by Mexican Settlers Eye Wolves in Chiricahua Range
In Cochise County Arizona the three rowers associations vow to clear their ranges of wolves and coyotes. They announce a bounty totaling 850 for each killed predator and publish posters across the Chiricahua National Forest region. Associations claim wolves scavenging old carcasses threaten stock with losses, urging stock guardianship and fence fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portal
Aris
Chiricabos
Cochise County
Chiicahue
Arizona
New Mexico
Mammoth Road Funding Debate Aired At Pinal County Board
At a Pinal county board meeting, Young Brothers of Mammoth sought $1500 from the county for a road project. They previously pledged $3000 toward a Winkleman to Mammoth route, offering to fund half if the county spent $6000 on Mammoth to the Pima line, which produced a first class road. They now advise against spending the remaining $3000 for Mammoth to Winkleman, saying it would be inadequate for proper work.
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Pinal County
Young Brothers of
Mammoth
Sittanes
Nevet
Pima
Young
Winkleman
Pima County
Haif
Smpnor
Andere
Etretch
Young Brothers
Tom
Cattle Growers Ass'n Elects New Officers
Arizona Cattle Growers Association elected officers for 1914 led by CP Mallen of Tempe as president and Fred T Colter of Springerville as vice president. L L Harmon of Phoenix became treasurer, Sam B Bratner of Phoenix secretary. The gathering adopted nine resolutions praising forest service and railroads, urging $15,000 state aid for cattle policing, supporting the Arizona Internasion Feece bill, and requesting congressmen to back patent and loan reforms. The convention adjourned at 3:00 PM.
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Tucson
Arizona Cattle Growe Son
CP Mallen
Preident
Tempe
Fred T Colter
Springerville
L L Harmon
Phoenix
Sam B Bratker
Congress
Gv Countrie
Notice of land patent application by Santa Fe Railway Co.
Department of the Interior Land Office Phoen Argona announces that the Santa Fe Panitic Railroad Company filed an application to select lands under the 1909 act. Described lands span sections and townships across Gide and Salt River Meridian. Adverse claimants must file affidavits of protest by February 12, 1914. Register Thomas F. Weedin oversees proceedings. first publication January 4, 1914.
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Department of the Interior
United Sates Land Office
Phoen
Argona
Hhereby
Banta Fe Panitic Rilroad Company
Howel Jones
Artrone
Shaw
Risw
Wises
Rite Wesel
TIS
KENEY
Thomas F. Weedin
United States Land Ofice
Phoenix
Arizona
Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company
Howel
Act of Congresa
Salt River
Tings
Ani Wit
Lota
Tip
Low
Tiz-S
Death of Former Tombstone Pioneer
Lewis Vidal a former Tombstone resident who moved to Mexico long ago died in El Paso from a bullet wound suffered in a weekend shooting. He had mined near Villa Alta and lived in El Paso for years, survived by his wife and son Lewie Jr. No funeral arrangements have been made.
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el Peau Times
Lewis Videl
el Paso
Vidal
Tombston
Mexico
Lewin Vidal
Texas
Vinio Street
Arizona
Villa Altumeda
Lewie
Doings in the Superior Court Proceedings and Jury Drawings
The article outlines upcoming juror drawings for the enacting year to be held in open court with the board of Supervisors, county recorder, and court clerk present. It notes February jury calls, specific trial dates, five murder cases on the docket, and details of the Baboke vs Head case heard before Judge O Connor, including a disputed partnership and property claim with witnesses from Swisebelm.
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Baboke Vs Head
Sulphur Spring Valley
F K Williams
Board of Supervisore
Board of Supervisors
Theounty
Baboke
Head
O'Connor
Pinal County
Busiessbelt
Alaska
Swisebelm
Death of Judge Charles A Barnes in Leamington England
Former Arizonan Judge Charles A Barnes died December 28 in Leamington England. He was brother in law to Mrs WH Barnes of Tucson and brother to the late William H Barnes of Tucson. Barnes was well known in Arizona and formerly partnered with William H Barnes in law until 1884 when Barnes senior became associate justice of Arizona.
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Leamington
England
Charles A Bernes
Mra WH Barnes
Tucson
William H Barnes
Bernes
Arizona
Charles Barnes
State of
Arizons
Cleveland
Santa Fe Pacific Railroad seeks land parcels in Arizona filing
Notice records Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company filing an application to select mineral lands under the 1906 act. The description lists numerous townships and sections in Maricopa and Yavapai counties and calls for all persons claiming adversely to file affidavits by February 14, 1914, to contest the claim or mineral character.
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SH N
Amy
Fenauy
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Tenth
US Cavalry
Bert McBee
Toston Gas, Electric Light & Power Co
Corporation Commission
Arizona Corporation Commission
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Harry Parker
Percy Rodgers
Yellow Front Star
Rodgers
Parker
Paker
Santly
John Kramer
Jerome Junction
Arizone Copper Company
Dewey Ciochetti
AH Gardner
C W Hicks
Walter Meigren
Paul B Warvekroe
Jobe Pearce
Babee
Commonwealth Ex-tenion Co
Joseph Bishop
Lowell
WG Gilmore
Gilmore
Fme
WW Stovall
Borderland
John Ronebetti
Naoosari
Mex
DA Richard On
Douglagisi
Superior Court
Rupert Judge O'Connor
Sante Cruscounty
Head Cave
FM Doan and Son
Frank Dosn
Bos & Dosn
Supemion Court
Haddeo Ve
E Boynton
Fannie Boynon
Adam Fisher
Mery Fiser Cr
D Norton
Rath Norton
Cree
J Dutmareet
Dre
Mee Merkin
Mark Coyne
Mercelion Cantus
T F Duncen
Marie Joerger
Nicolas Nobile
Thomas Moore
J P Williams
W P Sims
J Verfurth
Holbrook
Senate
Albert Anderson
Joan Pilacis
Weat Hope
Batialo, N.Y
Hayden
Mammoth Road
National Association
Aia
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