Arizona 1510 benefit by federal bill discussed
A House approval of the Bankhead Good Roads bill benefits Arizona with forest highway funds. The agreement includes annual payments starting at $72,000, rising to $288,000, with state matching required. Arizona and New Mexico lead in preliminary forest highway construction readiness, ahead of other states except California.
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Phoenix
Rouse of Representatives
Laymar Cobb
Comercassnan
House
Senate
Arizona
Elaine
Cobb
Ular
California
Mars
Brinkley Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement Charge
In Superior Court Judge Lockwood withheld sentence after L. Brinkley pleaded guilty to embezzlement. Brinkley, former Morzan Commercial Co bookkeeper at Cochise, fled to California with company funds. Extradition brought him back from Los Angeles. Willcox Constable Jens Moore escorted him.
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L. Brinkey
Los Angees
Lockwood
Brinkley
Morzan
Cochise
California
Sonds
Los Angeles
Sheriffs Office
Jens Moore
Willcox
Mexicans seek readmission after leaving Douglas
Several hundred Mexicans who left Douglas to join Mexico's effort against the United States applied at the local immigration office for readmission to work. Officials refused entry to those who returned after leaving under hostile aims, citing protection assurances on the American side and their unfriendly stance toward the U.S.
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Douglas
Mexico
United States
Amores
Insurance Firms Find Profitable Field in Arizona
July 1 Phoenix reports insurers eye Arizona for agency expansion. Thompson, head of the corporate commission, notes two firms granted permission to establish agencies Hampshire Fire Insurance Manchester NH and World’s Casualty Chicago. World’s Casualty seeks health and accident liability. Iowa State Live Stock Insurance of Des Moines also applies. Several firms now operate in state. Patriotic Insurance of Dublin is among established counterparts.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Thompson
Department of the Corpora
Hampshire Fire Insurancepany
Manchester
Casualtty Company
Chiago
Iowa State Live Stock Insurance Company
Des Moines
Patriotic Insurance Company
Dublin
Ireland
Thas Rane
Phoenix Professor Stabler Dies After Long Illness
Professor Alvin K. Stabler, longtime superintendent of Phoenix High School, died after several weeks of illness at Pine Crest in Prescott. The immediate cause was tubercular meningitis, ending years of service in Phoenix education.
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Phoenix
Alvin K. Stabler
Phoenix High School
Pine Crest
Prescott
Arizona to Organize Red Cross Association in Phoenix
Arizona will organize a Red Cross association in Phoenix with local men pushing the proposition. A large number of members have already been secured. The group differs from the YMCA effort, as it is a national-backed men’s organization with dues, distinct from YMCA nurse training plans. Harry Blair and Dr A Ho Wik tame lead the local organizing effort. A mining engineers’ group donated beds and medical materials to aid potential Arizona Red Cross hospital services.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Young Women’s Christian Association
Conis
National
Youn
Harry Blair
YMCA
Oa. Ho Wik
Arizona Red Cross
Tela
Senator Riggs Announces For Re election 10 Senate
Dos Caberas resident William Riggs announces his candidacy for state senate in the Democratic primary on September 11. He has served two years in the state senate, backed the land bill, helped abolish the land commission, and is praised as a pioneer with strong county support across Tombstone and surrounding areas.
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William Riggs
Dos Caberas
Bigce
Conese County
State Senate
Rit
Off Land Commission
Tombstone
Looking Back Ward 24 Years in Tombstone
A fragment from Tombstone reflecting on a Frisco murder case and local tales. Mentions unfair comparison of San Francisco crime coverage, keg beer shipments on ice, the Santa Fe road cut between Ash Park and Prescott, and Jerry Barton a Prescott Republican figure known for risk taking and a bet on Harrison’s election with a jailhouse wood-saw challenge.
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San Francisco
Eise
Associated Prem
Arizona
Tombstone
Fair Bank
Prescott
Phoenix
Ash Park
Jerry Barton
Co ‘Chine County
Prescot
Miner
Jerry
Mexican Still Held Prisoner for Ingiting Trouble
Tucson June 26 No disposition was made of the case of Jesus M Gonzales assistant assessor of Sonora who has been held in Pima county jail since Sunday after being arrested on telegraphic orders from Nogales charged with inciting Mexicans at Tubac and other points on his journey to Tucson with seditious speeches Yesterday Gonzales was taken from the Pima county jail by a special officer of the United States government and is in his custody No information was given out yesterday at the United States district attorney office in regard to the case.
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Tucson
Jesus M Gonzales
Sonora
Pima County
Nogales
Tubac
Gonzales
United States
United States District Attorney's Office
Phoenix Couple’s Quick Divorce and Hasty Wedlock
A woman after finalizing divorce from Judie Lyman’s court division eloped with Alfred Higillott, later aiding in Jesus separation from Josephine Elliott in Judge Stanford’s court. After both were free they sought a marriage license from the interior court clerk. Lyd den Hall aged 22 and Elliott stated as 31. Elliott’s first marriage ended quickly with desertion in Phoenix in January 1915. The article notes prior nuptial claims and a husband Victor J Mall linked to alleged failure to provide essentials.
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Phoenix
Judie Lyman
Auperior Court
Lydden Hall
Alfred Higillott
bin As
Jesus
Josephine SL Eliott
Stanford
Americans Won’t Return To Work In Sonora Mines
Refugees in Douglas report that Americans will not go back to mining prop'tions in Sonora until a clear agreement is reached between the U S and Mexico. They cite threats and distrust fueled by Governor de la Huerta, saying the area is too dangerous for Americans to risk their lives or livelihoods.
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Mexico
Douglas
United States
Sonora
Campe
Doulas
Seetons
de la Huerta
Arizona Employers Show Loyalty to National Guard
Arizona employers maintain pay for workers drafted or enlisted in the national guard. Ray Hercules Copper, Ray Consolidated Copper, Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph, Standard Oil branches in Arizona, El Paso & Southwestern, and Copper Queen announce continued salaries for eligible employees serving. The policy aims to support families of those called to the border.
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National Guard
Ariena
Ray Hercules Copper
Ray Consolidated Copper Company
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Standard Il Company
Arizona
Skewlss
el Paso & Southwestern
Copper Queen
Hankins Delay in Douglas Postmaster Appointment
Douglas July 1 Mr Hankins does not become postmaster of Douglas today as changes from Washington hold up the commission. The transfer of authority from Fred A Caldwell remains unsettled while President Wilson handles other matters. Marshall, appointed assistant postmaster from Los Angeles, arrives to prepare for duties despite Hankins’ status. Kleinschmidt resigns to pursue business. Marshall is noted as a capable former district inspector.
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Douglas
Hankins
Pietmaster
Donetax
Hile
Washington
Ranafer
Fred AL Caldwell
Nastier
Aches Douglas
Erlais
Wilt
Vom Marshall
Los Angeles
Kleinschmidt
Mr. Marshall
Sparks Seeks Re election as County Supervisor
Douglas resident JM Sparks announces his candidacy for reelection to the county board of supervisors. Elected two years ago, he served as chairman and is praised for his efficient leadership. The announcement aims to secure his renomination as a pioneer resident of the county.
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JM. Sparks
Douglas
Board of Supervisors
Sparks
Johnson Kilcoyne not guilty verdict ends long trial
The jury in the Johnson Kilcoyne case returned a not guilty verdict after a prolonged deliberation. The judge excused the rest of the panel and a second criminal calendar set July dates for multiple cases including murder, robbery, liquor, and receiving stolen property, with several trials likely to span days.
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Johnson-Kilcoyne
Lockwood
Johnson Kilcoyne
Heath
Alberto Dodriguer
Franciven Moreno
Jose Clare
Jack Frame
Wm. Kropp
Tous Garrick
Lquor
Geo. Stone
Kavinete
Mike Conners
Douglas
Bisbee Attorneys Attend Superior Court Session
Company and C. T. Knapp, noted Bisbee attorneys, were in the county seat today handling matters before the superior court.
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Comany
C. T. Knapp
Bisbee
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Interior Court
Victor J. Mall
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