Arizona Gaming Laws as Interpreted by County Attorney
County Attorney HN French issued an opinion clarifying that Arizona Gaming Laws, amended in 1917 and approved by voters November 5 1918, cover all forms of gambling including home card games for prizes. The interpretation explains definitions of gaming, penalties, and enforcement implications for Cochise County officials.
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HN. French
Sherif James McDonald
Mr. French
Tombstone
Ariz
James F McDonald
Cochise
Arizona
Ate
State of Arizona
Bouvier L. Dist
Ans.ley Tete
Ark
Todd
Fuert
N.Y
State
Ve. Lark
Ohio S & PI Dee
Ohio NP
Boyce Vs. O'Dell Commission Co
Cyclopedia of Law and Procedure
Commonwealth
Ve. Blarkinship
Case
Silver Miners of Charleston Progressing Quietly
In the Charleston district near Fairbank prospectors and small operators steadily attract attention as silver becomes the main focus. Shipments to the smelter rise, yet none are large. the district shows promise with intermittent development and potential for a bigger yield if resources and capital align.
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Charleston
Fairbank
Tucson
Dananea Companies Cut Down Forces in Mexico Mines
Cananea Consolidated Copper and Democrata copper properties are cutting payrolls by 20 to 35 percent as prices in the metal market fall. Reported layoffs total several hundred at Cananea and other mines amid retrenchment. A bullion tax of 2 cents per ounce exported across the border adds further cost concerns for Mayan producers.
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Bisbee
Jan
Cananea Consolidated Copper Company
Democrata
Mexico
Canani
Shannon
Tucson
Clifton
Shannon Copper Company
Generalbager Beanie
John
Morenel
Morenei
Iso
A.C
Lowe
Globe
Do Jlaioa
Death of Jacob Smith in Dabacher Canyon Inquest Set
An inquest will be held at 2 PM at city hall under Coroner James Allison to determine Jacob Smith's death. He arrived from Colorado a few days ago and was found dead on the porch of Contable A. E. Sheppard's rooming house in Dabacher canyon, with asthma cited as a long term cause.
Gassing Laws Depend on County Officials Statement
The county attorney R N French of Cochise County Arizona notes that any omissions related to the gaming lawn are to be explained upon request. He emphasizes that enforcement of the gassing laws relies on the sheriff and district attorney with their cooperation.
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Mide Plain
Atorney
Unfinished Addition to Arizona Capitol Draws Scrutiny
Phoenix reports that months of effort have aimed to add a foot square connecting wing to the Arizona Capitol to ease congestion before the legislative assembly. The cost is about 125000 by day labor, with 18000 spent on water control in the basement. Plans reserve the entire main floor wing for the attorney general and allocate upper floors to the supreme court and state tax and reference library.
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Phoenix
Las F
Sfoot Square
State Capitol
Hottelly
Lormmer
Supreme Courtroom
State Tax and Reference Library
Garload of cactus shipped to California
Earl Anterson has shipped a big car load of cactus leaves to a California town near Los Angeles for a test. If successful, more shipments will follow. if not, a plant will be established at Kingman. Mohave county holds vast cactus resources and claims a cheaper decoration process. Judge Jona Blake, 74, died at Solomonville after an illness following eye trouble. funeral services were held.
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Kingman
Jan
Earl Anterson
California
Los Angeles
Mohave County
Blake
Safford
Jona Blake
J. Fred Blake
Solomonville
Phoenix
Lawyers' Fees Trim Mrs McKay Estate Fortune
Mrs Angus McKay returned from the east with 81 cash and 1200 dollars monthly after a Chicago settlement of the Angus McKay estate. Attorneys' fees totaling 58,009 reduced the fortune previously valued at 31,200,000. Mrs McKay said the press has broken her heart and she will have nothing more to do with them.
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Phoenix
Angus McKay
McKay
Chicago
Rene Beret
Montreal
Wis Street
Canada
Arizona
Grace
M Meity
Nisa
Orphaned Babies to Be Adopted in Cochise County
In Bisbee four children under 12 lose both parents after recent deaths. Miss Esther Summner, county probation, facilitates placement with Tucson Arizona Orphans Home while adoption arrangements are explored. Community charity notes rising needs from influenza impacted families and urges district residents to register for possible aid.
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Bisbee
Jash
Jobson Exp
Esther Summner
Cochise County
Tucson
Arizona Orphans’ Home
Cumminty
Warren Coeoket Re Association
Ceonmings
Colonel Donkersley Failing in Hoboken Care
News comes from Hoboken that Colonel H H Donkersley is gravely ill with dropsy heart trouble and is near death. He longs to return to Yuma before the end. Mrs Donkersley remains in Hoboken near him as friends in Yuma follow the sad report of his condition and long service in the border troubles and in France.
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Yuma
Jane
H.H. Donkersley
Hoboken
Arizona
Critial
Donkersley
Yura
Organized adult garden results in Gila county
The Weekly News Letter reports the organized adult garden project in Gila county directed by the on agent. On 125 acres divided into eights of an acre, gardens produced products valued at 11000 dollars. Another issue covers Coconino Farm Bureau plans to employ 100 Indians for potato digging, sack securing, sorters, and cooperative graded potatoes through a committee.
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Gila’ County
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Coconino Farm Bureau
Phoenix theaters test defiances during influenza ban
In Phoenix on January 9 theaters and motion picture houses faced shutdowns as authorities enforce gathering bans during the focal epidemic. A test case began with a leading cinema manager arrested and bonded awaiting magistrate hearings while officers expanded quarantine enforcement. County health officer Dr Nichols was reappointed, honoring service in battling the outbreak.
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Phoenix
Nichols
Board of Alpervicers
Sheriff May Have Forger Wanted East
East Tucson police hold Heanth after alleged bad check receipt case. He is in county jail awaiting Oklahoma warrants and extradition. Authorities describe a cash drawer theft at a local business with hundreds of dollars involved. He denies being the Oklahoma suspect and claims he has never been in the town.
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Tucson
Jane
W ! Heanth
Test
le la
Worth
Sal Oka
Henting
Oklahoma
Livestock Sanitary Board Organized in Phoenix
Phoenix Jan 1 the state livestock sanitary board held its organizing session. E G Crabb of Flagstaff was chosen president and E W Stephens of Yavapai county secretary. The opening session reviewed applications and planned future sessions to shape inspector staffing and office structure. Proposals for new legislation were likely.
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Phoenix
State Livestock Sanitary Board
E.G. Crabb
Siam
E. W. Stephens
Yavapai County
Supreme Court Invalidates Federal Migratory Bird Law
The Supreme Court held the federal migratory bird law of 191% invalid, ruling the government exceeded its authority in enforcing protected seasons for wild birds that migrate across state lines. The decision came on motion of the government appealing a Kansas district court ruling that had upheld the act.
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Washington, Jan
Supreme Court
Kansas Federal District Court
Goetz Named Engineer For Pima Highways
William Goetz former county engineer has been retained by the Pima county highway commission after a Tuesday afternoon meeting at the courthouse. Bertram L Hitch is employed as secretary. Work on new roads will start immediately or as soon as he can secure an automobile of the genius Ford.
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Tucson
William Goetz
Pima County Highway Commission
Board of Supervisors
Bertram
L Hitch
Goetz
Ford
Martin Pattison Dies as Denn-Arizona President in Superior Wis
Martin Pattison, president of the Denn-Arizona Mining company and major stockholder in the Shattuck Copper company, died at his Superior Wisconsin home on December 20. News reached J. C. Cow and Byron M. Pattison, his son, a former district resident and manager of the Dean.
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Smsbee
Martin Pattison
Denn-Arizona Mining Company
Shattuck Ariona Copper Company
Superior
Wis
J. ¢. Cowand
Byron M. Pattison
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State of
Secretary of State
Silver Miners
Enab
Huachuca
Dananea
R. N. French
Arizona Capitol
Colonel Donkersley
East
U. S
PIMA
Denn-Arizona
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