Washout delays local train and rail line damage reports
Heavy rains washed out tracks between Fairbank and Benson delaying the EP and SW branch Nine to Benson until late. Sections along the San Pedro river near Fairbank and Benson reported washouts but not severe. The Tombstone and San Pedro Valley corridors faced bank washouts and delays across multiple routes.
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Fairbank
Benson
Mescal
Tombstone
St. David
Berot
Fenson
Here
San Pedro Valley
Douglas
Douglac-Rodeo
Arizona Prospects Surveyed for Water in Santa Cruz Valley
Arizona land and irrigation water classifications under the Homestead Acts are being compiled by a state engineer based at the University station. The survey aims to determine irrigation water depth, starting in the eastern state edge and extending westward, including vegetation on stock raising land. After Arizona, work moves to New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States’ Geological Survey
Wellington
Arizona
Gaza
Santa Cruz
University Agricultural Experiment Station
Nordeen
New Mexico
State fair budget debated in special session call
A letter discusses urging a special legislative session to cut expenditures for the state fair amid economic pressures. It emphasizes the need for rigid economy and defers to lawmakers to determine feasible reductions and timing. The message reflects concern over state affairs and the desire to respond prudently.
Refund Ordered for Southwest Cotton Co.: $76,000
The Interstate Commerce Commission directed pay ment of $75,299.07 plus 6 percent interest to Southwest Cotton Co for unlawful cotton freight charges from Arizona to eastern mills. James C. Davis, acting for Arizona Eastern and other lines, must issue the payment after a renewal order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Cotton CO
Phoenix
Southwest Cotton Company
Tailroads
Arizona
Interstate Commerce Commission
Unis
James C. Davis
Arizona Eastern
Chester
New Bedford
Macs
Arizona Commission
Coxcees
Cochise County Highway Work Nears Completion
Reports from Phoenix detail Cochise County road projects under Federal Aid No. 48. Contractor Dan LaRootx nears finishing a Semite tract Bernardino to the New Mexico line, completing the Hordeland route and the Pat ank to Santa Cruz county segment awaiting federal approval. Maintenance will shift to P. Frasier and state crews, with Benson Well road completion delayed by lacking right of way from Southern Faculty.
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Altoona
Mate Highway Department
Phoenix
Cookleeeo
Dan LaRootx
Bernardino
New Mexico Line
Cochiew County
Patrank
Santa Cruz
Bureau of Public Roades
Soo
Telus
P. Frasier
State Highway Department
Cochise County
Benson- Well
Benson
Petition Sparks Controversy Over High School Dances
July 23 in Douglas saw a parade as hundreds including students parents and business people protested and carried banners. A counter petition circulated urging the school board to ban dancing at the high school while LD McCartney claimed the petition was an appeal rather than charges. Mothers and club women questioned the petition’s authorship as crusaders in Puritan dress marched to the street corner.
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Douglas High School
Douglas
Board of School Trusters
AM. W. Fon
Lestor
Douglas High
Inn Dare
Board of School
Traiters
McCartney
Board of School Trustees
Eye loses as ringman case draws court action
July 28 report states Warren Parsons, fourteen, lost an eye from a blow by William Peek, also fourteen. Eye injury had existed before. Parsons goes to Bakersfield for care. Peek, described as a town troublemaker, was sent to Fort Grant Industrial School by Judge Cresby.
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Ringman
Warren Partons
William Peek
Bakersfield
J. R. Parsons
Peck
Fort Grant
Cresby
Admits delaying man in Arizona case split by travel tale
Theodore West, who confessed to killing Las Smith, a Texas and Oklahoma oil man, near Ostman Arizona, on Sunday, will be taken to Arizona from Los Angeles in custody of Sheriff Mahoney. West says Smith ordered him into the back of the car and forced sleep as shots were fired. He recounts a 11800 mile journey from Brownwood Texas to the scene, claims a revolver strapped to a traveling bag sparked the shooting, and describes fleeing on freight trains before arrest in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Theodore West
Las Smith
Texas
Oklahoma
Ostman
Ariz
Arizona
Mahoney
Kingman
Smith
Browswood
State highway chief to inspect road camp at Superior Miami highway
A. Wolfe, chief of construction for the state highway department, plans to inspect the prison camp on the Superior Miami highway tomorrow. Oatman-Gold Peak mining group to be developed by Highland Chief.
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Phoenix
E. A. Wolfe
State Highway Department
Miami Highway
Oatman
Gold Peak Mining Group
Highland Chief
Despondent Woman Ends Life at Clifton Ranch Home
In a fit of despondency over ill health and her son Sidney’s illness, Mrs. Thomas Fulcher committed suicide at her son Archie Fulcher’s ranch on Bonita Creek Tuesday morning. Present at the scene were Archie Fulcher, S Armertrout, Nig Stockton and his wife, a daughter of the deceased.
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Nig Stockton
John Lackler Dies in Bisbee After Illness
John C. Lackler of South Bisbee died Sunday evening after several days of illness. He had lived in the district about 15 years and is survived by his widow and two young sons. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Palace Undertaking parlors.
Wealthy Texan Believed to Have Wandered Away and Died
Dallas businessman J. J. Knight vanished after his automobile was found abandoned in the desert sixty miles southwest. Rescue parties, led by Sheriff John Montgomery, recovered clues suggesting Knight wandered from his car and died on the desert rather than being murdered. A suitcase with Knight’s clothes was found in an irrigation canal eight miles away, but it had been in the car when first found and later disappeared.
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Phoenix
J. J. Knight
Dallas
Texas
Here
Sheriff's Parces
Knight
Sherif John Montgomery
Euchege
Nevada will fight plan of Los Angeles to grab river
Carson City reports that LA sought authority to divert power and storage from the Colorado River at Holder. Nevada authorities insist on separate applications for power and storage and vow to protect state rights amid public and private stakes. Governor Boynton signals firm action to defend Nevada’s resource claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Plan OF
Los Angeles
PonTe
Carson City
Colorado River
Boyte
Houlder Caryon
Desert Rescue after Two Days of Thirst in Flagstaff
Dr W D Besser man and wife of Los Angeles were stranded on a lonely desert road between Leapp and Qrabl for three days with no food and scarce water. A Flagstaff taxi driver provided food water and auto repairs then stayed with them until they were able to continue home, later sending thanks by letter.
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Flagstaff
W. D. Besserman
Los Angeles
Leapp
Qrabl
Flegstaff
Flogetattman
Bossermans
Traffic Bureau Banquet Set as Key Event This Year
Invitations go out for the Southern Arizona Traffic Bureau second anniversary banquet with George E. Buxton as toastmaster. Dinner in Club Local de Agua Prieta ballroom. reservations due by Saturday noon. Invitations extend to two members from Douglas and the Warren district. R. E. Rawmaker manages the bureau aiding freight rate improvements for Southern Arizona and the region.
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Dovgwe
Southern Arizona Traffic Bureau
George E. Buxton
Club Local de Agua Prieta
Sr. Buxton
Douglas
Warren
R. E. Rawmaker
Arizona
Schupp Named Special Assistant Attorney General
J E Schupp of Phoenix was appointed acting special assistant to the attorney general of Arizona to serve during the vacation season. Attorney General W J Galbraith left on his vacation Saturday night.
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Phoenix
J. E. Schupp
Arizona
W. J. Galbraith
Taxpayers at Nogales urge cuts in state appropriations
A Nogales committee of taxpayers at a state tax conference urged Governor Campbell to call a special legislative session and cut about 1.25 percent from total appropriations. They proposed across the board reductions from the governor’s office to all departments, plus county retrenchment leagues. The draft plan lists specific reductions for University of Arizona, Yuma highway, Tempe normal, state road tax, northern normal, land settlement, state fair, corporation commission, capitol projects, and more, totaling major cuts and repeal of Senate Bill No. 51 and a reduced state road fund.
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Nogales
Legis
Campbell
Advine Citizens’ League
John R. Norton
Phoenix
Wiliam H. Campbell
Flagetutt
John ©. Greenway
SP Applewhite
Dong
Pagertte
Corel Phell
Sales Westernisy
University of Arizona
Yuma Bishway
Tempe Normal School
Ai Normal School
Land Settlement Commission
Corporation Commission
Arizona
Capitol
United States Biological Survey
Governor's Department
National Guard
San Diego Opposes Colorado River Water Move
San Diego city officials led by Mayor John L. Bacon veto any transfer or development of water and power rights at Holder Canyon dam site in the Colorado River. The council urged protests to the United States Reclamation Service and planned a conference with City Attorney S J Higgins to decide further action to block external interests in the Boulder Canyon project and related Colorado River developments. Councilman Don Stewart warned the city cannot meet irrigation needs alone and must plan for possible Colorado River reliance.
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San Diego
John L. Bacon
Holder Canyon
Colorado River
United States Reclamation Service
S.J. Higgins
Imperial Valley
Los Angeles
Boulder Canyon
Don Stewart
Colorado
San Carlos Celebration Set For August 12
A San Carlos celebration is planned for August 12 featuring a rodeo barbecue and a variety of sports for attendees. The event promises entertainment and communal activities in a single day of community fun.
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San Carlos
State Engineer Maddock Holds Conference With Sid Smyth
State highway engineer Thomas E Maddock conferred with County Engineer Sid Smyth in Mustang Pass during inspection tours of Cochise and adjacent counties. Maddock praised progress while noting mud holes, and outlined plans to push work from Santa Cruz to Pinal and a proposed route through Mute Gulch area.
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Greenlee
Graham
Glra
Santa Cruz
Cochine
Maddock
Cochise County
Dougiay
Cutton
Fire in Prospectors Pressroom Recalls History
A July 1917 fire nearly destroyed the Prospectors press room and essential machinery. The historic old Campbell press, used for the paper's first issue over 35 years prior, enabled a hand pressed, uninterrupted issue after repairs and new equipment were installed. The disaster did not stop publication.
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Eld
New Rules on Teacher's Exams for High School Grades
A historic notice outlines exam standards for teacher candidates. Applicants must total at least 70 across groups while avoiding more than one group below 60. Subjects include Mathematics, General Science, Education, Language, Social Science, and more with two days to complete about ten math questions and current events in General Culture.
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Snyders
Allyn and Bacon
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State of
Maine
Huachuca Water Company
Bunker Hill Mines Company
Holland
State of Maine
Huachuce Company
A. H. Gardner
The
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Cochise
Elaying
West
Los Angles
Abaggage
Ismith
Jisdion
Cat
John Lackler
Car Breans
Traffic Bureau
Schupp
Sid Smyth
Prospector
Physi
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