Plan for huge power project on Colorado River described
Phoenix June 2 Plans for opening and half a million horsepower of hydroelectric energy by impounding the Colorado River at Glen Canyon and Hammond Creek and distribution of the power to Arizona New Mexico UK Nevada California portions of Colorado Texas and Wyoming were announced by representatives of the Southern California Edison company The announcement accompanied the ring with Norviel state water commissioner of applications for permission to proceed with the work which company officials estimated will cost between 6250000 and 800000000 approximately twice as much as the Panama canal Governor Campbell held a conference with Luwin Edgerton acting as special counsel for the Edison company in the Colorado river activities The scope of the project and the ability of the Edison company to finance it were discussed Maps and exhibits were presented to Commissioner Norviel along with data to substantiate the claim that the company was prepared to undertake the work upon securing permits from Arizona authorities and the federal water power commission The company has qualified under Arizona laws to transact business in the state. Upon grant of permits the company will pay licensing fees to Arizona estimated at about 175000.
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Colorado River
Glencanyon
Hamond Creek
Arizona
New Moxico
Nevada
California
Portains
Colorado
Texas
Wyoming
Southern California Edisonanessas
Wls Norviel
Gimpany
Panama Canal
Thomas Campbell
Luwin O. Edgerton
California State Railroad Commission
Edison Company
Ariaon Power Company
Campbell
Norviet
Federal Water Power Commission
Arizona towns do big trade with Mexicans MNGALES
Arizona customs officials release May 1924 figures showing district exports at 1 111 103 dollars and imports at 838 992 dollars with total district trade reaching 3 500 000 dollars. Sugar imports alone hit 2 500 000 dollars, blocked by garbanzo shipments and tomato dominance. Monte Highway and Poker Road plans arise on Moki reservation.
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Mngales
Arizona
Soldiers Leave Nogales to Fight Patagonia Fire
Two companies of soldiers departed Nogales Arizona to combat a spreading forest fire in the Patagonia mountains. A large number of laborers had previously left to help, with authorities estimating the resorting numbers as the blaze continues to threaten the range.
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Nogales
Ariz
Patagonia
Acting Governor Hall Heads to Yuma for Testimony
Phoenix June 1 Acting Governor Ernest Hall left today for Yuma to testify in a lawsuit being tried there. The move underscores state involvement in the case as officials seek a clear record on the dispute.
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Phoenix
Ernest Hall
Yuma
House Bill 83 fuels irrigation funding debate
Petition drives oppose the November special election for HB 83 a constitutional amendment to ban state credit for arable land projects. Supporters led by C Lewis tout indirect aid, road and irrigation benefits arguing taxes won’t rise, while opponents fear costs. The issue heads to court with arguments from Farmers Protective Association as lawmakers back companion HB 82 and push for decisive agricultural and road development.
Hunt Brothers Appeal Manslaughter Conviction to Supreme Court
Samuel J. Hunt and Joseph B. Hunt seek a new trial after manslaughter verdict for the killing of Chester Bartel in Coronado national forest on September 3, 1517. They claimed self defense and argued Bartel was drawing his rifle when shot. The case shifted from Silver City to Hidalgo county after county lines changed, with appeals proceeding in the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court
Samuel J. Hunt
Joseph
Hunt Brothers
Chester Bartel
Coronado National Forest
Hunts
Edwin Mechem
Ran
Silver City
Hidalgo County
Grant
Bartel
Arizona
Harry C. Wheeler
Cochise County
Mike &. Cassidy
Phelps Dodge Corporation
Bisbee
Campbell Issues Flag Day Message
Campbell issues proclamations designating Tuesday June 14 as the flag day, honoring the 144th anniversary of the United States Congress. Fire on Washington mountain has diminished but remains a concern as authorities mobilize toward the International Line.
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Washington Mountain
Thomas E
Campbell
Fisg Lower Mountains
Congress
United States
Ambush Fear Greets Governor Proclamation Warning
A proclamation urges all to promote patriotism in schools and groups as a wary vigil begins for officers missing after a night raid by a bandit group nicknamed Red Whiskers. A posse works near Bobtail country to locate and capture Burnett if possible following a dangerous overnight search. The alert anticipates a noon update.
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Gray
Jones
Burnett
Copper and rail plans boost Arizona prospects in 1921
Reports from Col John Greenway and others highlight potential power links to the Gulf and a new Ajo to mult line railroad, with copper mining activity expanding at Bishes and New Cornelia. Greenway notes copper demand and prices, while farmers laud cooperation against a referendum and the Tombstone Daily Prospector supports reclamation efforts amid political efforts.
Rail fare hike approved by ICC in state intrastate move
Intrastate railroad passenger fares rise 26 percent within the state effective today. Pullman fares jump 50 percent. ICC decision overrides Arizona Corporation Commission’s stance to hold rates. Round trip summer rates to northern Arizona points stay unchanged and fares to out-of-state destinations remain the same.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Arizona Corporation Commission
Soviets Changing Fold for Silver
A page excerpt outlines Soviet shifts in policy to secure silver, with notes on industrial and public works projects ready to launch. It asserts easier US business relations with Indians if prices and settlements are quoted in dollars and rupees rather than pounds, stressing English as the business language.
Patrol by Planes Over Nogales Forest Turmoil
In Nogales Sonora a border alert triggers Governor de la Huerta's order to have Gen. J Anaro Cardenas investigate a shoot. Airplanes from Douglas and Nogales monitor the forest trouble near Tombstone and Chiricahua as rangers patrol the range and border districts.
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Ariz
de la Huerta
Anaro Cardénastas
Nea Rales
Sonora
Tungias
Sogales
Mo Forest
Cochin County
Ae Sales Sonora
Douglas
Arizona
Twist Forest Rangers
Tires
Tucsom
de la Ecerta Dato
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H. D
Tall
Ramger Palmer
Watione
Superior Court
Tombstone
Cardenas
Huachvea
Dougles
Case
Card
Southern Arizona Wins Low Freight Rate Controversy
The Southern Arizona Traffic Association of Douglas wins a dispute over cheaper freight rates for fresh produce from the Pacific Coast to Douglas and Bisbee. A federal commission orders railroads to implement reduced rates by July 25, affecting about 40 60 carloads yearly. The case cited unjust and excessive rates to Bisbee and Douglas compared with competitive points.
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Arizona
Traffic Association of
Douglas
Douglas and
Bisbee
M Hauttaker
Anager
Interstate Gunners Commiesion
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Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Mines
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Paso
Southwestern Southern Parific Company
No Suspension of Assessment Limit This Year Announcement
The bulletin notes that mining claim holders must perform 1920 assessment work by July 1, 1921 and that prior suspensions for 1918 and 1919 do not relieve owners from 1920 duties. It cites the act approved December 31, 1920 extending 1920 work to mid 1921, with no further exemptions expected. Arizona chapter of the fy words.
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Congress
Washington
Arizona
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