Arizona Briefs on Governor Contests and Writ Plea
Phoenix dispatch reports Campbell seeks a writ of mandamus to force Hunt to surrender the governor’s office. The state supreme court heard arguments on residency and official status, with a decision expected in days. The Democratic executive committee backed Hunt, while Campbell claimed governor recognition with votes in both houses.
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Phoenix
Campbell
State Supreme Court
Hunt
Tax Commission
Ofice
Legislative Dangers Foreseen As Arizona Legislature Reopens
Phoenix January 10 1917 after a recess in the Hunt Campbell mandamus case for governor the legislature will meet tomorrow at 10:30 am no bills will be introduced amid fears of delays by the court and possible disturbances Pauline ONeill Democrat of Maricopa may offer a resolution recognizing Campbell. A letter from G W P Hunt to James B Sullivan claims a 177 vote lead and accuses the press of doctored reports while urging continued fight for the governorship.
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Phoenix
Ume
Supreme Court
T. E. Campbell
G. W. P. Hunt
Chas
Cross
Douglas
Pauline O'Neill
Maricopa County
Campbell
Suhh
Bisbes
Stn
Twomey
Tammany Hall
St Bisbee
James B. Sullivan
G. W
Need of Increased Water Supply Felt in Arizona Ranges
A study of Arizona cattle ranges shows current water supply limits prevent stocking to maximum carrying capacity. Cattle travel miles for water, wasting energy and reducing forage use. Stock should access water within one half to three miles depending on terrain, with windmills and wells expanding reliable supply. G W Barnes notes water investment boosts range carrying capacity, lowers death rate, and increases cattle value.
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Arizona
G. W. Barnes
School Warrant Hold Up in Arizona Budget
January 11 Phoenix reports state treasurer will act on school appropriations after a decision in the elective contest. An allocation provides that each child aged 5 to 21 is entitled to 4.40 dollars, with 61,073 eligible statewide, totaling 268,721.80 dollars, as per Superintendent Case’s apportioned plan.
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Phoenix
Sta
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Case
Insane Patients Committed After Hearing
Two insane persons appeared before Judge Lockwood and the lunacy board in Superior Court and were committed to the Phoenix asylum. R. E. Simpson of Bisbee believes conspirators kill him and hears singing voices. previously released as cured two years ago. Vincent J. Shearer threatened to kill his wife and her brother, claims theft of clothes, and has shown violent behavior. Total four patients in sheriff’s custody, with two more to be moved tomorrow.
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Vincent J. Shearer
Sheriff's Office
Charles Grant
Negro
Thomas Ribbons
Sudan Grass Advised for Arizona Farms by Expert
Sudan grass has been successfully grown on all station farms this past year. Dry farms in the northern state at 5000 feet and on the southern plateau at 4000 feet can sow early after frost and harvest good hay in about 75 days. In irrigated areas sow from March to August and harvest a seed crop. An August planting in Salt River valley yielded 3.2 tons of excellent hay by October 26.
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Sudan
Salt River Valley
Arizona
J. F. Nicholson
Gronomist
University of Arizona
Dancing teacher Duracq captured near Fresno
Daniel Duracq the dancing teacher and auto driver who killed his father in law at Bell Station near Los Angeles on New Years day was captured in Fresno, California a few days ago. Local officers had been alerted to his possible return to the area. He had performed a dancing act here with his wife under the name Durscy and Pardee.
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Daniel Duracq
Bell Station
Los Angeles
Fresno
California
Durscy and Pardee
Under Fire Over Alleged Excessive Spending
Phoenix January 11 reports Sheriff Wilkey faces potential ouster action over claims he exceeded the $200 campaign spending limit before the primary. H F Dillman hired attorney Thomas P Walton to file suit. Dillman alleges pre election promises of deputyships and expense payments to workers, with Wilkey allegedly offering rewards if elected. Walton says filing will occur within days.
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Phoenix
Wilkey
Superior Court
Itin
H. F. Dillman
Thomas P. Walon
Dillman
Mable
Walton
Dynamite Blast Fatal to Miner in Arizona Inquest
Kingman, Jan 11 A coroner s inquest verdict implicates Floyd Smith in the death of Vincent Ballard found blown apart by dynamite after a dispute over ground Smith owned. The jury notes initial shotgun killing followed by dynamite disposal and cites shell remnants and distinctive shoe marks as key evidence for prosecution.
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Kingman
Ariz
Vincent Ballard
Floyd Smith
Smith
Vincent
Ballard
Cohenour
Prosperity Shown by Rise in County Instruments Filed
In Cochise County, the County Recorder Krebs reports 273 instruments filed in the first ten days of the month, surpassing totals for 1915 and 1916. Last year receipts were $2,009.70 with potential revenue near $988,000 if the rate continues.
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Cochise County
Krebs
Major General Funston Inspects Border Troops
Major General Frederick Funston toured troops along the U S border from Nogales to Fort Huachuca and through Nogales Bisbee Naco and Douglas during a routine inspection trip. He stated no significance to the visit beyond standard border duties and said no news on Pershing expedition withdrawal.
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Frederick Funeston
Fairbank
Fort Huachuca
Nogales
Gen
Funston
Teche
Fort
Douglae
Pairbank
Columbus
Naco
Douglas
Bisbee
Pershing
Arizona miners to gain knowledge via state correspondence courses
The State Bureau of Mines plans to offer correspondence courses for miners and prospectors who cannot attend the University of Arizona. The program aims to provide practical education not leading to a degree, conducting miners' institutes across the state to bring university opportunities directly to workers. The effort seeks to improve individual positions by supplying accessible training alongside existing university offerings.
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Arizona
University of Arizona
State Bureau of Mines
Patents Granted For Several Copper and Lode Claims
Patents received at the United States Land Office in Phoenix on January 12 for Diamond H No 1 and Diamond H No 8 in Globe Mining District Survey 3248 by Warrior Copper Company Pair View lode in Peck Mining District Yavapai County by E Block and A R Dickey Lookout Surprise and 96 lode claims in Verde Snow District Yavapai County by Charles H Hooker and Charles R Ewing.
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Phoenix
Ariz
United States Land Office
Warrior Copper Company
Globe Mining District
E. Block
A. R. Dickey
Peck
Yavapal County
Charles H. Hooker
Charles R. Ewing
Verde Snow District
Postmaster Bailey Visits County Seat on Court House Business
Postmaster Bailey of Bisbee visited the county seat today on court house business, toured several county offices, and returned home on the evening stage.
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Bailey
Bisbee
Court House
Dem paper plans debut in Bisbee backed by Trades Council
W R Snow announced a new Democratic daily in Bisbee within two weeks. machinery and equipment are enroute. J T Noy and Bauerfeld visited Tombstone on a business trip. Several local residents and officials were noted visiting Tombstone and Bisbee.
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W. R. Snow
Bisbee
Trades Council of
Warren
Busltels
Arizona Sheepmen at the Salt Lake Meeting
Western sheep industry faces disease and uncertain policy as wool production declines about 30 percent. Frank J. Hagenbarth of Salt Lake City, president of the National Wool Growers Association, spoke at the convention opening. More than 1000 woolgrowers attended per Secretary S. W. McClure. A note promises busy travel for officials to Bisbee and Douglas, with a stray classified line about cleaning rags and machine maintenance.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
United States
Frank J. Hagenbarth
National Wool Srowers’ Association
Hagenbarth
No Court Until Monday Jury Excused
The jury panel serving civil cases in the superior court was excused this morning by Judge O Connell until next Monday. Cases set for the balance of the week were disposed of out of court, litigants paying all costs. Judge O Conner returned to Nogales. Judge Lockwood will be on the bench Monday.
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O’connor
O'Comner
Nogales
Judge Lockwood
Lockwood
Etuilton
Hikers From New York Begin Coast to Coast Return
Charles Rose and Phil Keating, two New York youths, hike from New York to San Francisco and back, carrying kits bearing the motto Polishing Our Way From Coast to Coast. They belong to the Irish American Club of Newark New Jersey and are now on their return trip after a transcontinental trek. Rose is 2 percent of what, and Keating 20 percent of their group, noted in a clever capsule about Hop dispensers.
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Charles Rose
Phil Keating
New York
San Francisco
Rose
Keating
Newark
N. J
Two Men Arrested on Federal Drug Charge in Miami
City Marshal Pineau and Sheriff Fitzgerald arrested two men early this morning on a federal warrant for possessing narcotics. Nine vials of snow hidden in a tobacco can were seized along with an expensive drug scale. Suspects H. H. Spofford and J. C. Otto arrived from Nogales in Miami to dispose of the goods, believed to be part of a Southwest gang.
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Globe
R. L. Pineau
Fitzgerald
H. H. Spofford
J. C. Otto
Nogales
Miami
Ducks Tagged by Biologists Seek Return of Tags
The Biological Survey tags ducks to study migration and life history and asks hunters to report any found tags. The first southwestern report comes from Showlow Arizona where Mr. Young turned in a tag likely placed at Great Salt Lake and sent to Washington.
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Southwest
Showlow
Ariz
Young
Great Salt Lake
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Cief
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Sonora News Company
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Arthur Heney
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B. A. Jennings
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