Arizona Employers Fall Short on Loyalty to Returning Soldiers
An Arizona Bureau of Soldiers reports many employers including railroads fail to reinstate or offer positions to returning soldiers. The piece notes clerical work demand, threats to use liberty bonds, and calls for employers to notify the soldiers bureau of openings. Arizona merchants prepare legislative efforts for wage protection and anti-fraud measures while considering credit and tax relief for small businesses.
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Claily
Old Vacancies Among the Regents Fill
Governor Campbell faced a letter from Chancellor John T. Hughes of the University of Arizona about rapid board of regents changes. The chancellor said he lacked power to replace members before the legislative term ended, while the governor had only filled vacancies from five resignations accepted by Governor Hunt.
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Phoenix
Campbell
John T. Hughes
University of Arizona
Board of Regents
Hunt
Frank Lake Ranks Second in List of Aces Behind Rickenbacker
A Washington bulletin names Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker of Columbus Ohio as the top American ace with 18 victories. Frank Lake is listed second, while Major Victor Raoul Luthery of Wallingford Conn is shown with 17 victories. The report notes Luke as a potential premier ace if not for his death, and cites his brothers as praising his daring.
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Frank Lake
Rickenbacker
Litenix
PHOE
Phe
Atone
Ris Bt
Werond
Washington
Ameria Air Forces
Edward V. Rickenbacker
Columbus
Ohio
Eddie” Rickebacker
Raoul Luthery
Walingford
Conn
Tis
Luthery
Lafayette Excadrille
Flu Severe in Globe Prompts City Health Warning
City reports show 47 influenza cases in 24 hours in Globe, with 3 pneumonia cases and 1 death. Mayor Keegan pledges efforts to safeguard residents as City Physician Wightman reviews the outbreak.
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Globe
Wightman
Keegan
Fire escape tested from tower against building
An English fire department tests a new escape method using a basket lowered from a tower erected beside a building instead of carrying people down ladders.
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Persome
Call Issued for Arizona Good Roads Meet
The Arizona Goods Roads association, a division of the National Highways Association, issues a call for a statewide good roads conference in Phoenix on Monday at 10 am. Delegates from boards, commercial groups, and organizations are invited. each district may appoint five delegates, with other groups entitled to three. The goal is a thorough statewide plan coordinating road building and efficiency for employment and development. The notice is signed by ARIZONA GOODS ROADS ALL INSIGHT 8. HEARD, President, and HARRY WELCH, Secretary.
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Phoenin
Arizona Goods Roads Association
Athoma Division
National Highways Association
Aricona
Fhoenlaari
York Hulding
Roowa
Bareats Torré
Dunesel i
Sayertisare
Mayes
Inter Iy
Arizona
Nefiter Warris
Goods Roads Association
Local Bakers Get Bread Price Increase From Board
In Bisbee on January 15 the Warren S Hatrlet bakeries were approved to raise the price of a loaf by 2 cents after cost sheets showed higher material costs. The move, not affecting California bread, follows a war era price policy of 20 cents per loaf, with local prices now aligning with California brands.
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Bisbee
Warren S Hatrlet
Fair Price Committee
Breil
California
Chicago
Baby Dies After Drinking Gasoline in Millvue Canyon
Arthur Lewis Stull, aged 1 year and some months, died in Miami after drinking gasoline at his parents home in Millvue canyon around 4 pm yesterday. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Del Stull, the father a driver for a large local trucking outfit. The incident is reported from a city prone to traffic and industry activity.
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Miami
Arthur Lewis
Stull
Millvue Canyon
del Stull
Contributions totaling 2185.29 reported in wartime charity drives
A wartime enforcement division report notes contributions aggregating 2185.29 to the Red Cross and other charities via cash, bakery goods, and sugar, while food regulations edge toward future loyalty promises. Enforcement focuses on meat prices in Globe and Miami with price cuts in several towns to pursue a square deal for producer, dealer, and consumer. A separate Arcandia incident describes prankish wedding mishaps involving a coffin and jail.
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Enforcem Went
Globe
Miami
Globe Copper
Roosevelt Impersonator and Mrs Jay Arrested
Tucson reports arrest of a man posing as Capt Archibald Roosevelt and as other federal figures. Special Agent Sharp says there is evidence to convict on passing worthless checks across four states. Jay and the woman were captured after escapes and transfers between Nogales Douglas and Taco, with Sharp awaiting from San Francisco. A second item notes plans for a scenic railroad from Flagstaff to San Francisco Peak, fourteen miles long, linked to a 1916 era revival for a local newspaper feature.
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Tucson
Jay Fedf
Archibald Roosevelt
Cuscod Celal
Sharp
Dep. Justice
Department
Jay
Department of Justice
Nogales
Lowe
Douglas
San Francisco
New York
Frisco Peak
Flaggstaff
Pet McCabe
Flagstaff
Europe
United States
San Prapt
Cisco Peak
Arizona Non-Coms Guarding Wilson in Paris Detail
The Stars and Stripes recounts how Arizona non-commissioned officers formed a special company from the 8th Infantry to guard President Wilson in Paris during his World War I visit. The piece notes intense eagerness, some veterans volunteering after years away from guard duty, and the disciplined image of the soldiers pressed uniforms and polished shoes as they prepared to serve as the president’s honor guard.
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Arizona
The8th Infantry
First Arizona
Guart
Wilson
Paris
Iertie
cGaling
Hutebay
Wikooe
froSth Infantry
Jonce
Guard of Honor
Yath Infantry
Yack Te acne is
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Harris Ordered to Furnish Military Records in Arizona
The War Department seeks service records of Arizona National Guardsmen from World War I era to verify eligibility for added "fogies" pay for active service. Many guardsmen have long service claims but lack documentation due to old militia record gaps.
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Aeellander Mel Fortress
War Department
Arizona National
Arizona Mines Begin Forcible Reductions Amid Labor Strikes
The Shannon and Metcalf mines shut operations as ore supplies are depleted, and the Old Dominion Globe mill faces sabotage. Local union officials report about 500 men out of work at Clifton, 1500 at Glade, 1600 at Bisbee and Douglas, and 1900 at Ray and Hayden, with influx of miners from Montana and Nevada to Arizona camps, while Ajo and Jerome stay unchanged.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Shannon and Metcalf
Old Dominioniat Globe
Clifton
Glade
Bisbee and
Douglas
Ray and
Hayden
Ajo
Jerome
Montesa
Nevada
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W. Setton
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Calltorals
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Jaw
Georg, Kitt
Aliona Merchants’ Association
Toses
Nevadua
Heck
Feulin
Thas Elic
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Kitt
Loys
United Statener of Commerce
Merechante’ Association
United States Chamber of Commerce
Anton Me
Mochy Engloves
Ea Anil Jjrocesees
Choy Coancitana
Jack Richardson
Luke
Arizona Goods Roads All Insight
Heard
Harry Welch
Jenin
Ie Hed Cross
Ad. Istratioft
Spartans
Arcandia
Ind
Oosevelt
Mrs. Jay
Swift & Company
U.S.A
Harris
Arizona Mines
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