Letter from Brother Describes Life in France 1918
Superior Judge A. C. Lockwood received a long letter from his brother Ralph W. Lockwood, a lieutenant with the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Ralph recounts conditions there, noting improved food and sanitation, regular drills, and morale gains among soldiers and French civilians. He observes cultural exchanges, the impact of American troops on French spirits, and mentions ship movements, German prisoners, and ongoing military and home-front efforts. The letter also touches on local affairs in Cochise County regarding highway bonds and infrastructure projects.
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A. ¢. Lockwood
Ralph W. Lockwood
France
Lockwood
Ralph Lockwood
Doughs
New York
Hunters Barred From Apache Reservation
Hunters barred from the Apache reservation under hunting permit rules. Officials cite international war conditions and widespread deprivation among Isoians, urging preservation of wild game for Apache use. Dove hunters in the county warned away from the reservation.
Notorious Man Takes Own Life in Phoenix
Jane 2 Widaws Ht alias Pred H Kelly known as Red Kelly, a noted southwest cattle thief, shot himself in Miami yesterday. Police say a failed romance drove him to heartbreak and letters hinting at money hidden in the Phoenix U K hotel yielded no clues. Chief Brisbois led the investigation but found no money or concealed sum.
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Phoenix
Jane
Pred H. Kelly
Red Kelly
Southwest
Miami
George Brisbois
Red
Kelly
Senate disposes of alien measure in Arizona session
Phoenix June. The senate dismissed the Americani sation bill amid cost doubts with estimates near $250000. The house spent most of the day on the council of defense bill, enacting sections and forwarding to enrollment. An Arizona franchise bill for military and Red Cross workers was introduced, while Senator Roberts warned of legislative inaction as members head back to other duties. Hall of Maricopa county enlisted as a private in the 27th engineers. his Wickenburg paper to be run by his wife.
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Phoenix
Senate
Ersteh
House
Seare Council of Defense
Tve
Arizona
Ermie” Hall
Maricopa County
27Th Engineers
Wickenburg
Roberts
Tromane
Registrations Open as Tombstone District Levels Light Draft
The article details 21-year-old registrants across Cochise County in 1917 as they file with local boards. Only ten registered by 2 PM, with Willcox and surrounding towns opening registration, while questions arise about turnout and accuracy of statistics. A seven day deadline follows a completed questionnaire issued to registrants. Names and locations list in the Tombstone area and nearby towns are provided.
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Tombstone
Cochise
J. L. Hutchinan
Loest Board
Towvetone
Reason
St. David
Fairbank
Turner
Gleey, Son
Courtland
Willcox
Bie
Eich
Oftre
Chester
Jenkins, McNeal
Tommitat
Benson
Jack Crews
Clarence Joseph Cavanaugh
Tomb
Changes Made in Road Officials
At the meeting of the Cochise County board of supervisors in Tombstone yesterday S C Ryan resigned as party engineer and J B Baker was appointed to the position. Ryan will join the Cockle county highway commission as engineer. Bids for grading the road between here and Dougine are open the paving bids are being considered and work ahead is substantial. The county clerk's office moves from Bisbee to the county seat while the highway commission office remains in Bisbee. Baker, who helped build the Bisbee Tombstone road, is praised as a skilled road engineer.
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Tebor
Bisbee
Lowell
Cocktee County
Douglas
Tambetone
Sermérore
Tombstone
Cochise Ene
Benson
L& Contrat
Evell
Waite Lkely
Bernardino
Dundee
Silver Creek
Witeos
Cochive County Highway Commission
Touatays
Te Board of Supervisors
Tewherone
S.C. Ryan
J. B. Baker
Ryan
Cockle County
Here
Dougine
Sind
Cuxta Wille
Birtee
Baker
Cochise County
Tombstone Pioneer Mrs Adamson cremated in Pasadena
The body of Mrs A Adamson, longtime Tombstone resident, died yesterday at the home of Mrs A Smith after illness. Shipped to Pasadena for cremation, ashes to be cast into the Pacific Ocean per her request. Accompanied by Postmaster Paut Smith, no local relatives. one son, a doctor, lives in Paris France. Mrs Adamson was a prominent pioneer woman in Tombstone with substantial property.
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A. Adamson
Tombstone
A. Smith
Pasadena
Calif
Pacific Ocean
Paut « Smith
Paris
France
Adamson
Tomb
Wheat terminal may be granted in Arizona
June 2 Phoenix Arizona may gain one or more wheat terminals through the federal food administration and State Council of Defense. The plan backs terminals in Phoenix and Safford with Tucson also a possibility, but freight rate changes and regional logistics delay final decisions. Officials communicate that every effort will be made to secure terminals, though no guarantees exist due to constraints and ongoing negotiations.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Food Administration
State Council of Defense
Los Angeles
Barnes
Geal
Lex Angel
Upper
Gila
Salt River
Safford
Tuccon
Salford
Mr. Hallewell
Food Administra Whiogver
In Court Tells State v Bon Ed te Verdict
In court on Tuesday the Superior Court tried Bon Ed te for a murder related charge. The jury returned a guilty verdict after long deliberations. Ames faced charges of arson and theft, with acquittal in the end for a separate count. Diez pleaded guilty to larceny and received a sentence. Bryant, a Bisbee resident, faced trial for selling liquor, with completion hoped by tonight as witnesses remain to testify.
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Daiisy
Bon Ed Te
Hee Uyadr
Courtland
Talay
Francis Ames
Ames
Mynor
Douxias
Amr Ls Diez
Hoagas
Noor
Superior Court
Joy Hessen
F. W. Arrowwod
Widlcox
State Rs
Ren
Mynoret Courtand
Edwards
John Ames
Lockwood
Ernie James
Mary Hugues
Bistee
Florence
James
A. Lamkin
Douglas
Hatferty
Wai. E. Walker
Lowell
Welling Lnter
DeBaud and Mrs Frederick Returned to U S Court
Deming New Mexico June 2 Paul DeBaud arrested on a charge of violating the Mann act for bringing Mrs Mary Ann Frederick from Arizona has been taken back to Tucson for further action. Mrs Frederick, said to have left her husband and several children, was kept in jail here and also sent back to Tucson to await federal court. DeBaud taught and ran the Nebraska lunch place on Spruce street while in town and owned the Arcade hotel until health failed. He was about 80. It is believed S A D Upton, her advisor on basic bean matters, is en route from Washington, D C.
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Frederick
DeBaad
Nebraska
Spruce Street
Gold and
Silver Avenues
Arcade Hotel
A. D. Upton
Washington, D.C
Jury Finds Gibson Guilty In Short Time
The jury convicted Gibson of bootlegging after a swift deliberation, with a two year hard labor sentence and a $100 fine. County Attorney Ross led the case, tying witnesses including Bob Stone and Abraham Madell to the operations in Gibson and Gleeson. Multiple defendants and deserters listed, plus sentences handed down for related cases and public notices of duty.
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Gibson
Gilwon
Bob Stone
Stone
Freo
John F. Howe
Cou
Gideon
Abran Madell
Bob Stene
Barney Howe
Gibeson
Courtland
Ross
Gleeson
Deputy Sheriff Catches Scotlegger in June Bootleg Bust
Deputy W. J. Bennett with J. W. Dixon and T. W. Flower captured two bootleggers Tuesday morning. One fled in a gasoline shortage, another concealed liquor and returned for a fresh supply. Bennett pursued, secured the car, and Flower and Dixon recovered a second vehicle with a large liquor haul. The car owner was later captured.
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Bennett
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