Bisbee Miner Shoots Wife and Personal Crisis Report
Bisbee July 10 After a miner named George Burgess shot his wife Nellie Blanch LaRock three times with a .445 revolver and then killed himself, neighbors report violent quarrels. Burgess and Nellie, 22, had recent tensions as she prepared to leave. Burgess left a note naming himself in Presidio and mentioning life insurance and debts.
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Bisbee
George Burgess
Hakerville
Lee Cumerford
Burgess
Wisconsin
Marfa
Tax campaign targets Tucson merchants for tax delinquencies
KES Tucson July 10 report says deficiencies and delinquencies in luxury tax payments found among Tucson merchants. Deputy US Internal Revenue Commissioner TP Prichard leads six men auditing books to ensure accurate federal tax reports. Announcements of deficient payers await Washington review after caseload consideration.
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Tucson
Washington
TP Prichard
United States Internal Revenue
Tacson
Piichant Wald
Prichard
United States
Sonora imposes liquor and gambling ban verified by Mexican consul
The Sonora government reports a July 10 order banning all intoxicating liquors except light wines and beers and prohibiting whiskey mescal tequila with strict penalties for gambling and drunkenness. Governor Borquez states light wines and beer will be supervised jointly by state and government. Mexican Consul B A Anaya at Tucson received the notice. Other states may follow, with Nogales raids signaling crackdown on gambling.
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Tucson
Sonora
B A. Anaya
S.A. Borquez
Vernor Borquez
Obregon
Carranza
Nogales
Gambling Dives Douglas Clash Over Red 1% Quar
Agua Prieta shuddered as a new gambling crackdown hit at 9 45 PM. A large tank seized by forces under General Alexander Mons toppled the Chinese club’s hall and disrupted the Monte Carlo area. The invasion was carried out under state of Sonora authority, seen by Governor Borquer in Hiermoiley. Page Five continued coverage.
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Douglas
Agua Prieta
Clus
Amqure
Alexander Mons
Unnatural Mother Admits Guilt In Torturing Daughter
Mrs Con ehot Olivas pleaded guilty to cruelty to her seven year old daughter Concho after authorities say she routinely punished the girl by burning her feet on hot coals and tying burning rags to her legs. Olivas was arraigned in Superior Court and faces sentencing. officials say the abuse was unprecedented in local criminal history.
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Phoenin
Con Ehot Olivas
McAllater
Superior Court
Olivas
Off
Cials
Concho
Toncho
Arizona stockmen form pact at Flagstaff meeting
At a joint Arizona cattle and wool growers convention in Flagstaff a resolution urged appointing committees to improve relations with packers and oppose freight rate hikes. Other measures condemned federal reserve banks, and Governor Campbell urged land lease reforms while the Arizona Wool Growers’ Association reelected its officers.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
Cliting
Arizona Owers’ Association
Arizona Wool Growers’ Association
State Land Department of Arizona
Fort Valley
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve System
Woolber W. Smith Flagetatt Ha
Campbell
Arizona
Echonie
Arizona Wool Grower’ Association
Wolf packs killing calves on Arizona ranges
Wolf packs are killing many calves on ranges near the Apache forest in the White mountains and north of Ash Fork. Stockmen report an average of 22 calves killed at least every third night. Federal predatory animal officers are cooperating with cattle owners in an attempt to exterminate them.
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Phoenix
Apache Forest
White Mountads
Ash Fork
Federal
Campbell to Meet Obregon in Mexican Army Visit
Governor T E Campbell travels from Flagstaff to Prescott and Phoenix en route to Nogales to meet General Obregon. He will join in a celebration honoring the governors of Sonora and Arizona, highlighting cross border ties.
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Campbell
Obregon
Flagstaff
T. E Campbell
Prescott
Phoenix
Nogales
Sonora
Arizona
Two Dead and Sixteen Hurt in Prescott Train Collision
A head on collision near Kirkland and Hilldale Arizona involved a southbound Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenix passenger train and a northbound cantaloupe train drawn by ten engines. Relief trains brought injured to Prescott hospital as investigators sought to confirm cause and identify the dead and wounded among crew and passengers.
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Arizona
Collis
Prescott
Ariz
Kirley
Santa Fe
Arizona railroads valued at 1 million in 1920 report
Phoenix July 9 The total valuation of railroad property in Arizona in 1920 was set at 1 064 350.08 by the state tax commission an increase of about 1 009 000 since 1912 The Apache Railway shows a large jump from 218 000 in 1919 to 707 104 due to partial use last year Verde Valley Railway also rises from 1 273 894 to 1 661 210 as business grows Highest value assigned to Southern Pacific at 27 114 100 and mileage main line 38 290 Atchison Topeka Santa Fe 86 18 mileage valued at 26 642 97 El Paso Southwestern third with 9 405 18 mileage Hearings and investigations by railroad experts preceded the report. final minimal valuations to be completed soon with delivery expected by Monday
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Phoenix
Zona
State Tax Commission
Apache Railway Company
Radolph Kuchler
Commission
Verde Valley Railway
Southern Pacific
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
el Paso & Southwestern
Kuchler
Arizona cattle to Nebraska range deal reported
In July reports from Garden county Nebraska cattle owner Scott and AE Short discuss Arizona having ample range while Nebraska has cattle. Water is abundant in Garden county and cattle with calves require about 1.50 per month for four months with yearlings at 1.25 monthly. The range sits near the railroad about 200 miles from Omaha and the Bank of Lewellen is cited. Officials say Arizona has plenty of range and current conditions are favorable though rain is needed soon.
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Phoenix
Arizona
AE Short
Jewellen
Neb
Gov Campbell
Nebraska
Garden County
Scott
Omaha
Bank of Lewellen
de Rt. Hiaht
Saanitary Board
Iteelf
Bloodhounds Trail Thieves After Store Loot
Thieves who looted the J C Penny store of about two thousand dollars worth of jewelry dresses waists and shirts were tracked by county bloodhounds within 30 yards of the store. The robbers cut holes through a skylight, dragged a rope and fled in a stolen suit.
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J.C
Ty Matters
Seth
Nogales Suffers Heat Wave Amid Ice Shortage
Citizens of Nogales Arizona and Nogales Sonora face extreme heat with daily highs above 100 degrees. The shortage of ice sent by railroad and forest ice in Mexico worsens living conditions on the United States border.
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Nogales
Arizona
Sonora
United States
Mexico
July 18 National Holiday May Be Declared
The article notes July 18 could become a national day to honor the start of the Western Front offensive in World War I. It highlights the American drive and armistice, the sacrifices of thousands, and mentions American Legion posts planning observances on July 19 since July 18 falls on Sunday.
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Alreasy
American Legion
Increase in All Freight Rates Within 30 Days
PHOENIX July 9 A Jones member of the state corporation commission returned from Washington where he appeared before the interstate commerce commission on the general horizontal percentage increase in freight rates asked by the railroads. He doubts a decision before a month and says the consensus favors a rise, but not the full amount sought. Arizona urged a definite increase policy citing copper production and high fuel imports.
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Phoenix
F. A. Jones
State Corporation Commiission
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Barbon to face preliminary hearing in Erhardt murder case
County Attorney J M Laney orders a preliminary hearing for Barbosa in the Erhardt murder investigation. Officers say the Mexican American suspect did not confess credibly and doubt his connection, noting inconsistencies and lack of statements, as evidence is gathered from both sides.
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Mtr
Amt
Jacob Erhardt Ani
Neaguaet
Barboo
Besites
Mid
J. M Laney
Barbon
Barbosa
Barboa
Improved Situation in Silver Market Report
New York reports improved silver market conditions with London prices rising to 54 pence, and foreign origin silver in New York at 27. cents. Domestic silver steadier at 90. cents. Bank of France shipments to London shrink, French silver coinage melt supply rising. Trade paralysis in China and India persists amid lower silver prices, while Indian rupee exchange and English cotton interests show impact.
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New York
London
Bank of France
France
England
Great Britain
China
Indis
Manchester
Irming Semmerchiots
India
Bern
Te Forreste
Pittman
Jusiv B
Hank
Land Peking
Japan Exchange
Sleeping Beauty Distillery Suspended
Miami Arizona July 9 county officers captured one of the largest distilling outfits unearthed in weeks authorities say the owners were red handed arrested in the transport of liquor from the supply location during a multieweek search unit.
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Miami
Ariz
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