Supervisors Visit Camp as County Road Progress Noted
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors met with quorum J M Sparks and John Rock present while Johnson was on leave. They postponed division petition checks to Friday June 11 and planned a trip to the Bisbee Extension Road camp with Clerk Karger, M Caine of the Taxpayers Association, and A M Gardner. The party toured the site and road, noting completion except for tee culverts and six miles to Government Draw near Tombstone, with 49 prisoners currently working on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
J. M Sparks
John Rock
Johnson
Karger
Bisbee
A.C. Karger
M. Caine
Cochise County
Phoenix Joins In Big Rally Movement
June 1 report from Phoenix states the Arizona Council of Defense schedules monster patriotic rallies and parades across the state before registration day on June 6. Messages from Minbee and Hinbee indicate coordinated demonstrations in Tucson and other towns with Red Cross and civic groups aiding preparations for a memorable countywide event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Amizons Counci
Defense
Hue
Tucson
Arthur Notman
Communttee
Minbee
Tuer
Arizona Council of Defense
Young Folks Attend Weinie Roast at Kendall Ranch
A party of young people chaperoned by Mr and Mrs James Marrs and Mr and Mrs Reese Cornelius traveled to Kendall Ranch on a Thursday night. They enjoyed games, dancing, and a classic weinie roast after arriving at South Pass, then returned home past midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marrs
Reese Cornelius
Kendall Ranch
Mim Dora
En- Mall
Reems
Cormetius
Comte
Lan Hotland
Roberta Cormeilius
Grace Hs Etoust
Walter Lamb
Prite Johnson
Silas Toles
Doughes Gras
JJ Kendolph
Dudiy Parton
and Valentine
Sradford Than
Copper district strike and Mexican group seek troops aid
Jerome reports that about 100 union miners walked out in the copper district a week ago to demand recognition. Charles W. Clark presented the union to Colonel Hornbrook of the Seventeenth United States Cavalry and to army officers and Governor Campbell. Mexican organizers claim 500 workers are ready to return if troops are sent for protection. they pledge 20 additional men. A coroner's inquest opens on a firing incident at United Verde mine during the strike, with one killed and two wounded though on-duty status unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cormmer
United Verde
Kirk
Veall sought for return to California over wife abandonment case
Governor Stephens of California urged Jerome officials to send George A Veall back to San Diego where he faced charges of wife abandonment. Veall, jailed in Jerome, had recently sent his wife his last month’s wages, leaving him penniless with five children. W A Waymouth of the San Diego police arrived to secure Veall’s transfer. Veall’s lawyers, Helm and Boden, secured a one day stay of execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
William D. Stephens
Californian
George A. Veall
Jerome
Phat Veall
California
Bat
San Diego
W. A. Waymouth
Police Department
Veall
Helm and Borden
Miners Strike Prompts Debate Over Check Off System
In Jerome Bisbee May 31 miners discuss the check off system where union dues and fines are deducted from workers' checks. The company keeps half of fines, the union the other half. The practice is common in eastern coal mines but not popular in the west. Local miners under a union refused to back the strike's leader Sunday night, while backing better physical conditions for labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee
Jerome
Nthe
United Mine Workers of America
Sormunion
Cochise and Pima Counties Have Best Roads in State
Herbert P Edwards praises Cochise and Pima counties for superior road funding results versus Maricopa. Accompanied by William Birlenbach, Edwards tours Douglas while evaluating the Tombstone Bisbee route now nearing 80 mph speeds in a Stearns racing car. He foreshadows Tombstone road completion and a Tucson Ajo link as the finest in the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Cochise
Pima
Maricopa
Herbert P Edwards
Maricopa Junction
Willam
Wid
Birlenbach
Edwards
Ity
Stearns
Tombstone
Bisbee
Tucson
Ajo
Civil Service Examinations For Jobs In War Effort
Nelson Stephenson announces exams for stenographers and typists in the United States field service. Pay ranges from 900 to 1200 dollars annually. Open to all over 18, with tests in Playstatt, Phoenix, Duma, and in several western states. Apply promptly as war demand rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Stephenson
Focal Civil Service Yard
United States Field Service
Bohmyn
Stephenson
Immigration Service
Miner Killed In Shaft Drilling Accident
May 31 Joe Poleski a miner was fatally injured when he drilled into a taiseed shot in a raise on the 6a level of the Gardner shaft. Partner GP Maybry warned of dangerous points but Poleski reportedly misunderstood the warning and drilled into a charge. One explosion blew out an eye and broke a leg and arm. his sweepers are doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Poleski
Gardner
Poleski
GP Maybry
Poleski Ia
Maybry
Tucson Ex-Chief Mills Cleared of Bribe Charge
May 31 Esau Mills, former Tucson chief of police, found not guilty of accepting $10 bribe from Viola Lee during his tenure. Mills says he will seek reinstatement as chief of police, asserting vindication. Meyer Parker and city officials had deposed him in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Esau Mills
Forer
Viola Lee
Mills
Police
Meyer Parker
Coun
Appointment by Governor Thom as Arizona commissioner of deeds
June 1 Propper president of Henton Mass was yet appointed by Governor Thom as Arizona commissioner of deeds in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henton, Mass
Sioner of
Deeds
Massachusetts
Ajo Miner Convicted of Manslaughter in Mine Shooting
Tucson June 1 A jury in the superior court found Ajo miner William Wilton guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of partner Albert Lee Conley beside a Toye mine hole. Judge Potter set Monday for sentencing. The trial heard that Conley had shot Bach earlier in a dispute among Toyo mine partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
William Wilton
Ajo Miner
Albert Lee Conley
Toye
Joom Maren
Wilson
Coates
Conley
Sard Bach
Corey
Bach
Jay Fredericks
Ro W. Wathof
Plot Against the Mexicans in U S Douglas June
An official statement from the Third Provisional Infantry division says a deep laid plot against Mexicans in the United States sparked a general exodus from the border region. The report warns labor shortages threaten Arizona industries while denying widespread drafts, urging newspapers to publish the denial in Spanish where possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
United States
Third Provisional Infantry Division
Teterday
Arizona
Phoenix Recruiting Boom At Fort Huachuca Report
Phoenix sends sixty-five men to Fort Huachuca for army training since May first. April 1 to May 10 recruiting shows Phoenix leading with seventy-two recruits, far above Turson Santa Barbara San Bernardino San Diego and El Centro. Joseph Hannah heads the local station and pre-screens all applicants. fifty-nine accepted with one rejection. Rev EW Simonson to deliver patriotic sermon at Episcopal Church. Reports note a good dragoon road shortening travel to Dragoon. Specialist care for Hinachura Water Co president AK Davis undergoing treatment for a pole clea rform pyorrhea and planned operation. Dancing classes with Prof Graves, Bisbee visitors, Tombstone social notes, and various local updates follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Fort Huachuca
United States Army
Turson
Santa Barbara
San Bernardino
San di Ro
el Centro
Joseph Hannah
Fort Huechuca
Kingsbury
Smbstone
Johnson
Dragoon Road
Dragoon
Jobeie
AK Davia
Hinachura Water Company
Flvenis
Davis
Seratien Rhea
Prof Graves
Graves
Tombstone
Notice of Contest Attacks Homestead Entry No. 2604
Alfred K Loomis files in Arroyo Buena Arizona a contest to cancel Fred H McGee’s homestead entry in Section 3 Township 21 South Range 21 East G&S Meridian. Claims land abandoned residence cultivation and no military service, with deadlines set after fourth publication June 8 to June 34 1917. Notices include the Register J Irvin and Receiver John J Birdno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lirvin
Register
John J. Birdno
Tate
Desert Entry Cancelled Contest Nears Hearing
United States Land Office Arizona notifies Charles Knapp of Los Angeles that Mawr Ree Wo Puttman contests Knapp’s Desert Entry No for land in Township 19 South Meridian. Contest alleges Knapp made no improvements or proofs and abandoned the entry. failure to answer by due date risks cancellation without hearing. Dates of first and second publication are June 3 and June 20, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Phoebis
Arizona
Charles Knapp
Los Angeles
Cal
Mawree Wo Puttman
Webb
County
Sws
South
Regc & SK
Meridian
Mexico
New York Life Agents Prepare Bond Sale Blitz
New York Life Insurance Company will devote two days of its nationwide sales force to Liberty Bond selling. Arizona division led by director IJ. dobmsom plans June 5 and 6 as exclusive sale days. Five thousand agents will collect bond applications from bankers and sweep their towns for buyers with local bank involvement led by C. B Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great
New York Life Insurance Company
Arizona Twaneh
IJ. Dobmsom
New York
United States
Iverry
Tragic Accident In Miami Street Pedestrian Dies
An unidentified man staggered onto a Miami street near Miami Avenue and Live Oak Street, stepped into the path of a Miami service car driven by J. C. Bratey, sustaining internal injuries. He died at the Miami Inspiration Hospital a few years later. Date notices indicate June 1917 publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Miami Avenue
Live Oak Street
J.C. Bratey
Miami Inspiration Hospital
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Wo H. Brophy
Hinbee
J OW
Planets
Ute Board of Trade
Red Cross
Francis
Foom. Irish
Tempe
Steye
Hal Morgan
Willcox
George BK. Truman
Hitle Club
Liberty Town
Florence
Thisnlantic
Jerome Man
Eclares Cochise
Pima Counties
Lovforment
Playstatt
Duma
Colorado
Nevada
New Mexico
Utah
Eugene
Fies
Mitte
t @elork
Rueelk
Ke Farore
Wison
Toyo Mine
Owl
Wilson Aad Bach
Fredericks
Walhot
U. S
United State Army
Rawne
Oenix
Simonson
Episcopal
Trughos
Clernym
Simmons
Eddie Simmons
Mra J. Conboy
Helen Wes
Gleeson
Mra K. Kries
Porter McDonald
Tombstone Rifle Club
Benson Rifle Club
Henson Club
Powell
Jamen
Tombatous
Ela Hughes
Om Taxation Matters
Yohneon
Hero Wein
Court House
Sherif Red Gannon
Bis
Chas, Cross of
M. A. Ge
John Ige
Turner
W. A. Fowler
John Igo
J. T. Kingsbury
Gilbert, Maston
San Simon
Serif A. W. Howe
San’ Simon
Sheriff's Office
Fred H. McGee
Lewis Springs
Arnone
Alfred K Loomis
Gies Buena
Township
Mungo
G&s
Benson
Smith
Gite Trappman
Jack Wickstrom
Family of
Gieeson
Wang
Star Williams Ofister
Fairbank
Jef Mitton
Rom Fairbank
Johanna Kohlen Haw
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Lamans' Osinens College
ST. David
JW. Christiansen
J. LO Irvin
NEW York Life
C. B Wilson
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