Tombstone Man Backs Tex Oil Stock Boom
Local investor Parker, a Phoenix securities representative, travels to Tombstone for the summer and takes a stake in the Three In One Oil Company. He reports vast holdings and plans a rapid stock placement, predicting huge dividends as wells are developed and trust arrangements finalize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Ariz
Parker
Ssuranes
Price & Files Treatment
Camensy
Phoenix
Texse Oil
Tomhetune
Vark
Slegira
Omoaey
W. J. Folrey
Dea
Nell
Arizona
Aspey
State Demands Share of Taxes from Gila County
State Treasurer demands the proportionate taxes from the Inspiration Consolidated Copper company and the International Smelting company for 1917 and 1918, asserting the state is owed over a half million dollars plus interest. The comptroller cites an attorney general opinion and sets a ten day deadline for transmission. Copper cost trends and mine costs are discussed, noting variable costs and production factors across major properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gila County
Phoenix
International Smelter
Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company
HS. Ross
WW. Brookner
Globe
Rees Yesterney
Lester
Treasur
International Smelting Company
Murder trial begins in state killing near White City
The Superior court hears the murder case of Dot Champion and Willie Rowles known as Chicken, charged with manslaughter in the death of Maggie Godell near White City last month. Accessory before the fact charge against Chicken is joined with the Champion girl as jurors are selected. Efe Blackwell testifies for the state after a long grilling by defense counsel. A verdict in the unrelated Teran case awaits sentencing after the five o'clock recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Ve
Dot Champion
Willie Rowles
Chicken
Superior Court
Cas
Mar
Maggie Godell
White City
Efe Blackwell
Brown
Anoer Butler
10Th Cavalry
W. G. Gilmore
Juar Teran
Hinton Bound Over To Await Action Of Jury
Ira L. Hinton a former soldier and Camp Harry J Jones quartermaster department employee was bound over by Acting United States Commissioner W C Jack to await action by the federal grand jury in Tucson on charges of making false claims against the government. His bond of 2009 dollars remains unsecured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Ira L. Hinton
Quartermaster Department
United States Army
Camp
Harry J. Jones
United States
W. C. Jack
Federal Grand Jury
Tucson
Sanitarium Project Planned for Tucson by Major Labor Union
Tucson hears that a half million dollar sanitarium facility will be erected within twelve months. The fire unit of a large labor union, seeking climate benefits for sick members, plans to establish a western sanitarium in Tucson. A convention committee studied the option and location upside, with a decision nearing formal announcement amid confidential talks to avoid western city competition.
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Tucson
Beneft
Salt River valley cantaloupe season closes
Phoenix July 16 The cantaloupe season in the Salt River valley officially closes with 1731 carloads shipped this season through Tuesday. E M Seifert Jr, government representative, will depart for Los Angeles. Shippers expect total shipments to miss preseason estimates by 200 to 360 cars. Prices were strong except for overripe fruit sold to nearby markets.
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Phoenix
Salt River Valley
Bureau of Markets
E. M. Seifert, Jr
Los Angeles
Seifert
President listens to chaplain at soldiers' Paris burial
The president attends a ceremony near Paris listening to an army chaplain offer prayers for soldiers buried in the area. Officials say the service honors those who served in the war and underscores alliance ties amid ongoing memorial events.
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Paris
France
America
Pioneers Day Planned at St David on 24th
Carte inspector Lo Wright touted the Pioneers Day celebration to be held at St David on the 24th. The program includes an oration titled Pioneers Day by Texasman, a patriotic drill by local schoolchildren, musical items by Prof J. Asaker's company, and readings and songs led by W G Goodman and Miss Netta Loft apa. No barbecue due to weather. visitors urged to bring lunch.
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Carte
Lo Wright
Toatstone
Barid
Wright
Weather Wreaks Havoc on Colonia Morelos Wheat Fields
Heavy rainfall cripples wheat crop in Colonia Morelos, southeast of Agua Prieta. One third of winter wheat destroyed, cut and stacked but spoiled, as residents assess damages amid local political activity around Agua Prieta. Presidentshipelection campaigns amplify tensions in the region. The August 21 section election nears.
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Colonia Morelos
Agua Prieta
Arturo Mendoza
Mr. Mendors
Presidente Ynun
Munici
Douglas
Calumet and Arizona copper output rises in June
Calumet and Arizona reports June production at 1,412,000 pounds, up 294,000 from May and 96,000 below June last year. For the first six months, output totals 25,032,000 pounds, down 5,378,000 pounds year to date. The firm cuts dividend to 1 dollar quarterly while output remains restricted. Nogales-A Products files articles of incorporation with capital of 250,000.
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Sisbee
Calumet & Arizona
Calumet
Arizona
Nogales
Humboldt Motorist Vanishes After Phoenix Dinner
Frank McClure of Humboldt Arizona is being searched for by police after arriving in Phoenix on June 22 and sending his mother by train to El Paso. He claimed he would follow by car within days, and authorities say no crime is suspected though no clues exist.
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Phoenix
Frank McClure
Humboldt
Arizona
Southern Pacific Baggage Office
el Paso
McClure
Alimony Granted in Bisbee Divorce Case in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on July 16 Mrs. Bina Fay Bisbee sued for divorce from De Witt Williams Bisbee. The court set temporary alimony at 550 per month while the divorce proceeds. Bisbee claimed income from a Copper mine and other holdings, while Mrs. Bisbee cited an ungovernable temper and threats of bodily harm. A restraining order barred him from disposing of property as the case unfolds.
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Los Angels
Calif
Bina Fay Bisbee
de Witt Williams
Bisbee
Southwestern Engineering Company
Bisbees
Douglas
Elizabeth
Liberty Bonds
Western Engineering Company
Angus Copper Company
Biabee
Brune
Nette
Coconino Goes Ahead With Road Plans Without Federal Aid
July 17 Phoenix report says Coconino County will proceed on the Leeargreibeine Mites north of Flagstaff and the Old Trails road with at least 150000 in federal aid while a 100000 bond issue funds the rest. State highway department officials, supervisors T Wolfolk and Wright, and forestry service discuss boosting bond totals to match 50000 from the forest service for Oak Creek to Flagstaff improvements.
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Phoenix
Coconino Coun
Northbornt
T. Wolfolk
Wright
Coconin
State Highway Department
Coconine
Coconino County
Forestry Department
Forestry Service
Oak Creek
Flagstaff
Old prospector W. G. Gates found dead in Arizona
W. G. Gates a veteran prospector and head of the Cram Mountain Mining company was found dead two days earlier beneath a mesquite bush between Magazine Springs and Cram mountain. He had lived in Arizona over 40 years.
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Phoenix
W. G. Gates
Arizona
Cram Mountain Mining Company
Magazine Springs
Cram Mountain
Gates
Arrest Woman for Selling Booze to Yanks
Globe reports three Miami arrests after an investigation tied to a Globe camp accident. Luca Itami Pedro fiuri and Glenna Gatlift accused of selling two-shotler whisky to a Private of the Nineteenth Infantry, for which they posted bonds. Glenna Gallitt also charged with procuring soldiers for social ends. A fourth figure, Henry A. Swenson, 45, admits guilt for operating moonshine, claiming past service on McNedly Island. They await hearings before United States Commissioner Hechtman.
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GLOBE
Luca Itami
Pedro Fiuri
Glenna Gatlift
Miami
Coth
Tyler
Aia Sturls
Glenna Gallitt
United States
Hechtman
Therty
Swenson
McNedly Island
Henry A. Swenson
Copper mines to reopen as shortage grows in Europe
Idle Arizona copper mines likely to reopen within weeks as New York bids reach 21 cents per pound for immediate delivery. France Italy and Germany face copper shortages with lifting embargo on Germany expected soon. Prewar price around 15 cents, wartime peak near 40 cents, and current market shows upward trend. WE ARE EQUIPPED TO DO THAT JOB OF PRINTING FOR.
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Anneck
Sally Meher
Kennecott Ist
Nuines
Lear
Arizona
Tenney Williams and Company
New York
Italy
France
Germany
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Eran
Trescurer
Hinton
Salt River
U. & Army
ST. David
Rerenoon
MELOS
Henson
ARMY
Highway Department
Peerness, Packard
Aviation
War Department
Department of Agriculture
Coconino
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