Plan to reclaim large area and boost Bankhead highway traffic
Arizona lawmakers heard a Douglas Chamber of Commerce plan to organize a regional effort from El Paso to Torso n to attract tourists along the Bankhead highway. The proposal calls for a paid secretary, literature, signs, and a permanent committee to coordinate towns from El Paso to Torso n, aiming to channel more visitors and dollars through the route.
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Phoenix
Senate
House
Arizona
Ey Martin
Douglas Chamber of Commerce
George P. Maxwell
Chambers
el Pave
Deming
Lords National Reclamation Association
Hieber
Tombstace
Colorado
Maukhead
Syringerville
Ariz
Socorro
Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Mines
Chambers of Commerce
Mankhead
el Paso
Torson
Hawkhead
Hest
Douglas
Satunton
Lorisburg
Douglas Bisbee
Tombstone
Benson
Tosson
Mays
Panitelty
Pulmis
Bankhead Highway
Tecsom
Counterfeiters in Tucson Sought by Federal Agent
Secret service agents in the El Paso district seek counterfeiter activity in Tucson involving silver dollars. The operation reportedly uses well-made coins with slightly off edge and lighter weight, dating from 191% to 192?. authorities urge the public to help detect fake currency.
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Tucson
Secret
A. H. Rebentish
el Paso
Pollen
Dallas Fort Ng
Taesin
Ferd Ai
Oes Im Tuesen
Urban Areas Surpass Rural Population in 1920 Census
The 1920 census shows 54,318,302 people living in cities and towns of over 2500. urban residents total 1,200,720 in rural territory. Urban population rose 3.5 percent from 1919, and Michigan posts the largest gain from 47.2 percent in 1910 to 61.1 percent in 1920, with Colorado Montana and Wyoming the only states not following the trend.
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Census Bureau
Washington
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Michigan
Woman Pioneer Dies in Arizona at St Johns
Word reached the state house today of the death at St. Johns Arizona of Mrs Refugio Barth wife of Sol Barth a pioneer of Arizona Barth was active in po t
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Phoenix
State House
St. Johns
Arizona
Refugio” Barth
Sol Barth
Barth
California Couple Faces Serious Charges in Glove
In Globe on January 13 two California residents Pete Lena and Mrs Mora were jailed for violating the moral ordinance after sharing a room in a local boarding house. Each was fined 100 dollars with further custody if not paid. Mora reportedly wired funds from California to attempt exculpation before possible arrest by federal authorities under the Mindt act.
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Globe
Pete Lena
Lena Mora
Calfornia
Mora
Nemesis
Woilee Court
Arrest of Medigovich in Still Seizure Case
Late last night George Medigovich remained in custody after a reported seizure incident beyond the C A smelter. Deputy Sheriff Fred Moore and U S Customs Inspector J J Kelly arrested him Wednesday. Officers could not be reached for comment, but reports say a still and mash were seized and destroyed.
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Douglas
Cyanules
George Mediovich
C. A. Smelter
Fred Moore
U. 3
Customs
J. 3 Kelly
Mexican oil chief dismissed amid illegal permit grants
Senor Casillas, oil chief of Mexico, has been removed from his post and the department declared vacant. El Universal cites charges that Casillas granted concessions to two companies and that a purge of concessions will follow, with reform of Article 7 promised within three months.
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Jebief
Department of Oil
Eg Universal
Obregon
Universal
Mexico
Senor Casillas
el Universal
Rafael Zubaranguany
Indus’ and Commerce
Senor Cas
Comeuitine Petreeum Board
Casiilas
Taree 2
Secretary of Industry and Commerce
Ragutuies
Cattlemen oppose Gronna bill in Arizona statement
Charles P. Mullen president of the Arizona State Cattle Growers Association disapproves the Gronna Bill. He argues the bill harms stock raising by increasing burdens and offers several reasons. He calls it the most inopportune measure likely to be discussed at the American National Livestock Association convention.
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Mead OF
Arizona Cattlemen
Wi Ie
American Nacional Livestock Association
Forest Ranger Fre d Coxen exonerated by coroner jury
The coroner's jury finds justifiable homicide for Forest Ranger Fred Coxen in the January 5 shooting of Charles Quayle near Ely in the Coconino National Forest. Evidence cited threats by Quayle and Coxen's armed self defense after consulting superiors. no witness to the shooting. Coxen surrendered to authorities and turned himself in after the patrolman arrived.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Fred Coxen
Charles Quayle
Ely
Arizona
Coconing
Narona
Frank ©. W. Pooler
Charles
Forest Service
Quay €At
Coxen
Arthur Quayie
Charles Quayie
Winstow
Negro Arrest in White City Raid Held for U S Court
Richard Austins, charged with disorderly conduct and transporting three girls aged 12 14 and under, was held by United States Commissioner Rawlin F Jones for a grand jury on bond of 240.90. He was arrested in a raid conducted by federal agents at Fort Musciwes and Nogales. The three girls were given $1000 bonds to serve as witnesses. The detainee is described as a Negro and ex service man.
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Tucson
Jaw
Richard Austins
Fort Musciwes
DE Rawin F. Jones
United Stes
Munday
Jones
Austin
Department of Justce
Federal Prohibition
United States
Mexico
Frontin
County Engineer Signs Bankhead Highway Project
County engineer Sid Smyth announces completion of Bankhead Highway signage from Benson east to Apache, with new speed, railroad crossing, and curve warning signs at major junctions to deter unsafe routes.
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Benson
Apache
Henson
Sid Smyth
Apache Sheriff Salary in Question and Court Action
Phoenix January 13 The secretary of state received a request for a copy of senate bill 45 from 1919. The letter claims a printing error set county sheriff salaries for fourth class counties at 1200 instead of 1000. It notes an attorney general opinion and mentions the emergency clause and a pending Supreme Court case.
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Phoenix
Secretary of State
Alerk
Board of Supervisors
Apache County
Senate
Apach
Wiley E Jonesy
State Supreme Court
H. D. Ross
Con
Sverene
Prominent Pinal County Citizen Dies in Florence
Frank Shilling, longtime resident and former Pinal County supervisor, died at his Florence home. He had owned Ray mining claims later sold to Ray Consolidated Copper. Remains sent to San Luis Obispo, California, to join his wife buried there.
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Ling
Pinal County
Florence
Jan
Board of Supervisors
Ray
Ray Consolidated Copper Company
Sam Lats Obispo
Calif
Want Old Clothes for Tombstone Poor
The Ladies Aid Society of Tombstone and local teachers appeal for winter clothing for Mexican and other children unable to outfit themselves. A depository at Tombstone Commercial Company is set to receive garments for repair and distribution.
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Tombstone
Tombsto
Ladies Aid Society
Tombstone Commercial Company
Tieytehn Shay
Arizona Publishers Meet in Bisbee
Members of the Wally Newspaper Association gathered in Bisbee for a planning session on industry issues. Wally publisher Sivk Sisk was unanimously elected president after Allan B Jaynes’s death. El Paso and Phoenix publishers attended. a committee to visit Phoenix was formed for upcoming legislation and officers to be elected in April.
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Coma Wally Newspaper Association
Bisbee
Copier Queen Hotel
Hisbes
Sivk
Nogaies Herald
Allan B Jaynes
Jaynes
Ainutes
Sisk
Axsociation
el Paso
Arizona
Paso
Phoenix Durere
Unix
Phoenix
Central Bank at Willcox Closes Doors
County Treasurer Gay C Woleh arrived in Willcox to supervise the closing of Cementian & Wrast Company. The bank failed due to overloaned working capital estimated at 420s. About $200 in county money was on deposit when the bank was declared insolvent, with $3000 in drafts pending clearance. State bank examiner Bradfact expected to assume charge Wednesday.
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Gay C Woleh
Willcox
Provitees
Cementian & Wrast Company
Wilcox
Bis
Pairice
Aotal
Pioney
Weil
Erauine
Bradfact
Jealous wife slays former Douglas man
A troubled marriage ends when a wife kills her former Douglas lodge member with fatal harm at his West San address. The incident involves a secretary named Ward and a telegram from El Paso reporting Merry B Griffin's death inside a lodging apartment. Local details are obscured by garbled text.
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Douglas
Homghas
Don Thi Ward
Elis Lodge
Han
Sieh Grotin
Daughter Succeeds Father as Glass County Treasurer
W W Brookner, longtime Glass County treasurer, retires and hands the office to his daughter Mrs Laura Brookner Foland who had served as deputy during his administration. The transfer makes Foland the county treasurer with Brookner remaining in a guiding role.
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W.W. Brookner
Gla County
Laura Brookner Foland
Felamd
Vsshiramt
Three Men Charged With Burglary After Yuma Shot Incident
In Yuma and Florence area reports three men accused of burglary were pursued after an officer was shot during a confrontation near Casa Grande. The wounded deputy was not seriously harmed as the trio were moved to jail and later Florence for processing.
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Yuma Campbell
Dyas
Phoens
Yuma
Wies
Wal O'Neil
Gia Tend
Casa Grande
Areste
Florence
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