Stockmen Seek U S Control Of Public Domain
Livestockmen from western states plan a Salt Lake City meeting July 21 to press Congress for federal grazing regulation of over 200 million acres of public domain. Arizona leaders spearhead the drive, with delegates from Arizona California Colorado Idaho Montana Nebraska New Mexico Nevada Utah Wyoming Minnesota Washington and Oregon. The aim is a uniform system to grant grazing privileges and protect investments through regulated access, fencing, water protection, and safeguards against overstocking.
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Phoenix
West
Salt Lake City
Congress
Salt Lake
Arizona
Western States
Tombstone Men Named To State Rifle Team For National Matches
H C Wheeler and H C Aimy were selected for Arizona’s state rifle team to compete at Caldwell and the National Matches from August 4 to August 30. The Arizona squad, last year at Camp Perry, earned medals. the note also covers Krag rifle sales to clubs, pricing, and purchase rules under club supervision.
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H.C Wheeler
H.C. Aimy
Arizona
Caldwell
Secretary of War
Camp Perry
County tax report shows shares paid by corporations and individuals
County Treasurer Guy C. J. Welch presents a report covering September 1918 to May 1919 detailing the proportion of county taxes paid by corporations versus individuals. Delinquent taxes totaled about 51,000 in May, now reduced to under 40,000 as payments continue. The document lists company amounts including Arizona Eastern ARCo 3270.12, Boquillas Land & Cattle 6968.67, Calumet & Ariz. Co. 72616.98, noting it continues on Page Four.
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Krag
N. A
W. T. Boyd
Liew
Guy C. J. Welch
Board of Supervisors
Mr. Welch
Welch
Arizona
Cochise Roads Put to Test During Week
Cochise County highway work faced a week of storms testing new roads from Douglas to Forrest Station. Residents who doubted the grade near Whitewater river bridge were converted after official tours. Four miles of paving from Douglas toward Forrest Station and progress from Bernardino to Douglas push the project toward completion. The Lowell to Forrest Ranch paving targets completion by Tuesday, while Silver Creek bridge spans near completion. Benson Tombstone road is nearly finished with only three bridges remaining and dragging to finish. Traffic is now allowed, with speeds increasing along the corridor.
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A. H. Gardner
Cochise County
Hiich
Douglas
Forrest Station
H. A. Clark
Idan
Missouri
Iouglas
Lowell
Forrest Ranch
Warren Road
Silver Creek
Bernardno ‘Station
Pearce
Cochise
Trafic
Benson-Tombstone
Coutinesé
Martin Elected President of Arizona Legion
Andrew P. Martin of Tucson was elected state commander of the Arizona American Legion at its Tucson convention without opposition. D A Little of Florence chosen temporary secretary. permanent secretary to be decided by the state executive committee. Convention discussed representation basis, governor addressed attendees, Cochise County delegation led by Bisbee, 10th cavalry band provided music for open air and hall performances.
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Tucson
Andrew P. Martin
Arizona
The
American Legion
D. A Little
Florence
Andrew Martin
740Th Field Artillery
Argonne
Army of Occupation
Germany
T. E. Campbell
Cochise County
Bisbee
10Th Cavalry Band
Cochise
Chamber of Commerce
Cloud burst isolates Nogales town in Arizona
A cloud burst washed out roads and railroad tracks cutting Nogales off. The Mines of the Southern Pacific line to Tucson has breaks up to ten feet deep with running water still filling some gaps. No trains are expected to reach Nogales within 24 hours.
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Ales
Nogales
Ariz
Southern Pacific
Tucson
War Department halts cantonment construction in south
The War Department ordered a stop to all army cantonment work in the southern department. The pause follows legislation and lack of appropriations, but officials expect a temporary halt with projects to resume soon. At Camp Northover near San Antonio, over 20 workers were laid off last Tuesday. Border projects remain unaffected.
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Southern Department
Bureau of Construction
War Department
el Paso
Camp Northoyle
San Antonio
Evidences of Horse Thieves Near Forrest
Chief Deputy Sheriff George Henshaw received word from Deputy Foster that evidence of Mexican rustlers has been found at Forrest Station near the Mexican line. A posse pursued but the gang crossed the line. officers plan to coordinate with Mexican authorities if needed. Several ranchers report horse losses. some locals suspect a round-up near the Christianson ranch, but no further details are available.
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George Henshaw
Tom Foster
Lowell
Forrest Station
McDonald
Forest
Boyle
Forrest
Foster
Bisbee
Henry Bobmfalk
Jothers
Christianson Ranch
Knights of Columbus to Install Gym in Bisbee Clubhouse
In Bisbee on July 12 John P. Steffes announced plans to equip the Knights of Columbus clubhouse with gym apparatus and baths at an estimated $500 outlay. Improvements will allow boys from Loretto Academy and members to use the facilities, offering a supervised, athletic space instead of street hangouts.
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Bisbee
Knights of Columbus
Loretto Academy
John P. Steffes
K.C
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U.S
Tombstone
Eal Ae Tae
Martin
Arizona Legion
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