Businessman Harry J. Jones Dies by His Own Hand
Phoenix reader: Harry J. Jones of 1389 West Portland Street died yesterday by suicide, amid fears of financial trouble. He owned the business property at Central Avenue and Washington Street, which burned earlier, with rebuilding overseen by Jones, whose despondency over losses and construction reportedly led to the fatal act.
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Hay Shipments To Texas Halted By Quarantine
Texas quarantine officials advised F B King of the El Paso and Southwestern railroad that hay and similar goods bound for Texas are prohibited. Potatoes or fruit packed with straw may move if loaded before February 25. Post date shipments packed with hay or straw must be disinfected. Cleaned stock cars need not be recleaned when headed for Texas with coal or coke.
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F_ B King
el Paso&Southwestern Railroad
Prohibition Law Argument Stirs Gherna Case in Arizona
Tucson March 5 Attorneys for Louis Gherna contend the prohibitory law did not take effect until noon January 1 1915 because the state constitution sets statutes to take effect at 12 noon unless otherwise specified The petition seeks a state supreme court hearing noting that the amendment provided effect on and after January 1 1915 and that US courts have treated statutes as constitutions endowing the noon rule.
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Louis Gherna
State Supreme Court
John B. Wright
Gherna
United States
Tennis Champion ANP to be fought out at Tucson
Arrangements for the state championships on the courts of the Tucson Tennis Club are well under way in Tucson with expectations of a highly successful southwest event.
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Tucson
Arizona Livestock Industry Booming In 1914 Report
The Livestock Sanitary Board report to the Arizona legislature shows about HH,000 head of cattle shipped in 1914 with high prices and growing demand. Nearly 7,000 hogs were handled to points out, a 1,000,000 sheep wool clip, and total state revenue near 1.9 million dollars. Cattle supply remains tight, with good range feed and improving stock quality aided by bulls and removal of inferior cattle. Mexican cattle imports are negligible, signaling little near term movement.
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Livestock Sanitary Board
Arizonas
Joseph H Gray Married in Douglas
Joseph H Gray secretary of the Warren District Commercial club and Mrs Anna Gray of Bisbee were married by Rev E W Simonson at St Stephen's Episcopal church rectory in Douglas at 4 o'clock. Major George as Kelly and Oscar K Goll were witnesses. The couple receive best wishes from friends across the Southwest.
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Douglas
Joseph H Gray
Warren District
What Will Cure My Back Common Kidney Health Claim
The ad claims sea air and frequent urine checks reveal kidney trouble and urges Dome Kidney Pills as a remedy. It cites a testimonial from Geo H Sharp of Wincret to support its claim of kidney relief and backache cure.
Interior inquiry probes Paradise Valley waters
Secretary Lane ordered, at Vice President Marshall’s urging, a United Star Geological Survey look into Paradise Valley Arizona ground waters to assess national availability. A Tucson storekeeper was badly beaten during a robbery attempt. two Tucson residents Annie Johnson and Ortess were arrested and held for a week’s investigation. Ray Consolidated reports seven ore units operating, about 7000 tons daily, near prewar capacity. A Phoenix to Tucson motorcycle road race is planned for March 19 with a trophy to the winner twice claimed for permanent possession, timed to arrive March 20 in Tucson.
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Plans for Masonic Temple in Tucson Revised
Plans for the Tucson Masonic cathedral are being revised with interior changes. Completion is delayed by at least two months, while exterior outlines remain unchanged.
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Strip Formed a Part of the Original Silver Trade
A fragmentary report notes that strip formed played a role in the early silver trade, with references to its use in manufacturing processes and historical context within the metal market.
Froth Truth in Locks View on Trust and Hearts
The remark contends that truth remains profitless while kept within the band of shared minds, not sought and won by personal choice, echoing a George Eliot stance on love and fidelity.
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Worms and nerves haunt a crowded scene in old notes
A garbled historical fragment recalls nervous breakdowns and medical wandering names and places. The passage mentions doctors and patients, whispers of tremors, and clinical fears, all framed in a cluttered, unreadable OCR slice from a past publication.
Miles Nervine Advertisement Claims Long Trial Proven
The text promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for nervous disorders and fatigue. It touts thirty years of proven value, claims to help loss of appetite and sleep, and urges timely treatment with a fine bottle offered as evidence of effectiveness.
State Legislature Actions Pass Key Bills in Phoenix
March actions in the house and senate in Phoenix feature passage of bills on initiative and referendum thresholds, voter party declaration at primaries, and public expense measures. Sessions approve senate bills 232 48 and 104, limit age in solar vehicle operations, and address writs of certiorari with various committee recommendations. The investigation into Warden Sims is discussed as lawmakers urge adherence to the law or resignation.
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Arizona Legislature Faces Possible Special Session
Phoenix March 10 The lower house debates the general appropriation bill and tax payments while threatening a special session to secure revenue for state departments. The senate advances bills on salaries and public notices as the House passes measures on state library and public welfare, with key budget items trimmed and others postponed.
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Senate
Doings in the Superior Court Citizenship Class Visit
In a two day session, 105 of 147 citizenship applicants were granted full rights before U S Examiner Frederick K Jones. The remaining 30 cases were continued or denied. Superior Judge Lockwood invited a civics class from the local high school to observe court procedures. The session also included the dismissal of State of Arizona versus Ignacio Valencia for lack of evidence in a burglary case at a barber shop in Douglas.
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Frederick K Jones
Lockwood
State of Arizona
Ignnacio Valencia
Valencia
Douglas
McCool Caw
The Facts About Home Merchants in Tombstone
A defense of local merchants in Tombstone stressing loyalty, credit, and community support. It argues that buying from out of town harms the town’s growth, taxes, and schools, urging residents to favor home merchants who back neighbors and local institutions.
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