Senate approves oil bonus and land bill over veto
The Arizona Senate repassed a 10000 oil bonus for oil well owners despite the governor's veto. The body also advanced a land bill with 20 year leases, no maximum lease size, and readjustable prices, amid debate led by Winsor and support from Johns and Claridge. The measure includes homesteader preferences and an emergency clause.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Senate
Arizona
Green
Winsor
Johns
Clarge
Claridge
History of Cunningham Costello case settles in Tombstone
Long legal saga ends with $200000 settlement in Tombstone after years of court battles from 1912 to 1918. Case involved Cunningham heirs and Costello interests in Warren District mining claims. Trial history includes multiple trials and appeals. final settlement drops remaining claims and resolves $200000 judgment, with near term asset sales totaling about $250000. Attorneys for defense and plaintiffs are listed.
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Supreme Court
Superior Court
Arizona
Bar
Bill Marks
Mary Alleen
Patricia Julia Inst
Shattuck
Calume: & Arizons Company
Warren
Southwest
Irishea
Ir Holdings
Cunningham
Costello
Julia Cunningham
Plainffs
Wother
Costelio
Oris
Nate
FO Switc
Yavapai County
Cochise
Ed Sutter
Phil
State Supreme Court
Tombstone
Lockwood
el Unwood & Ross
Ben Goodrich
Joe Scott
John S Williams
E. J. Flannigan
James S. Casey
Lee
Woolery
Eugene S. Ives
Cunningham Heirs
George H. Neale
C. Ro Merfoot
W. B., Cleary
Experts to Gather in Benson Monday on Charleston Project
Deputy M P Cosby of Besson spoke in Tombstone about the Charleston reservoir planned to cost near 1 million dollars. Prominent speakers George H Maxwell and President Andrew Kimball will address the Benson meeting, highlighting irrigation for 25 000 to 30 000 acres and cheap power. The project has support from government experts and local industry, with the smelter in Reason to resume operations within 60 days, creating many jobs.
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M. P Coxby
Besson
Tombstone
Charleston
Benson
George H. Maxwell
Se Roosevelt Reservoir
United States
Cosby
Andrew Kimball
Grain County
C. E Gets & Co
Fire at Shattuck mine under control after weeks
Fire at the Shattuck mine on the 700-foot level, which forced a closure two weeks ago, has been placed under control. Ore from lower sulphide ores caused the blaze by friction and overheated rock. Water from city mains flooded the burning area as bulkheading finally stopped the flames. full flooding will reach the 760-foot level in about two weeks.
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Rol Bisbhe
Ariz
Shattuck
Campbell's List Of Regents Confirmed
Phoenix March 6 The governor sent eight regent nominations under the recently enacted bill. All appointees were confirmed after consultation with Senate President A A Johns. Regents include John H Campbell Tucson law, William Scarrett Phoenix clergy, A Riordan Flagstaff lumber, Edward W Wells Prescott banking, W J Bryan Jr alumni, Eyes Randolph Tucson transportation, I D Ricketts Warren mining, with diverse party representation.
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Campbell
Phoenix
Ariz
Senate
House
A. A. Johns
State Senate
Board of Regents
John H. Campbell
Tucson
Law Erm
Wiliam Scarrett
A. Riordan
Flagstaff
Edward W. Wells
Prescott
Tug
W. J. Bryan, Jr
Randolph
D. Ricketts
Warren
T. A. Riordan
Riordan
Aryan
United States
Gila River Projects Discussed in Safford Meetups
In Safford Arizona discussions by the Soldier Settlement Committee chaired by Andrew Kimball and Water Users Association president Phil Merrill outline March meetings. Topics include Frisco and Gila River water rights, storage waters, reservoir plans for upper Gila, and reclamation efforts to restore lands and provide jobs for soldiers. Speakers include George H Maxwell and Frack H Choread with reports on the reservoir plan.
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Safford
Ariz
Soldier Settlement Committee
Andrew Kimball
Water Users’ Association
Phils . Merrill
Sve
de Frisco
Gila
George H. Miaxwell
Direftational Reclaimation Association
Frack H. Cluoread
Gila Vater
Cabbage Imports Grow For Nogales Trade
Nogales Ariz March 10 The Mexico Arizona Trading Company received 4 carloads of cabbage from Las Mo chis Sinaloa. Officials expect cabbage import volumes to rival tomatoes within years with at least 20 carloads projected this season. Large firm heads, presumed to meet a ready market, as per chamber of commerce notes.
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Nogales
Ariz
Las Mochis
Simaloa
Chamber of Commerce
Three Hundred Pints Whisky Seized Near Buckeye
Phoenix March 6 deputy sheriff James seized 300 pints of whisky valued at 2500 on the underground market near Buckeye. Bert Reynolds was arrested after Troutman identified him in a car with two large trunks in the back seat. Reynolds refused to stop and was chased until the vehicle stuck in a mudhole.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Buckeye
James
Bert Reynolds
Troutman
Reynolds
Beck
Californians Visit Phoenix for Salt River Valley Irrigation Study
A delegation from Imperial Valley California arrived in Phoenix on March 11 to inspect the Salt River valley irrigation works. The visitors are guests of the city as part of the visit.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Imperial Valley
California
Salt River Valley
Phoenix Democrats Read Out Of Party At State Meeting
At a statewide gathering in Phoenix the Democrats passed resolutions urging the legislature to approve the Senate highway bill despite the governor's veto. The meeting adjourned at noon and will reconvene tonight under State Chairman Babbitt with Senator Winsim presiding.
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Phoenix
March
Senate
Babbitt
Wins
Vief Justice Cunningham
Shang
Lefinties
Two Land Measures Passed by House and Senate Action
The Senate approved allocating 100000 to aid surveys in Arizona for reclamation and irrigation, with provisions for selling or disposing of state lands inside reclamation districts. Delbridge warned against landholders buying cheap land then profiting from government projects, proposing a two day delay on state approval. the measure then passed amid opposition from Delbridge.
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Delbridge
Beaty
Patagonia region pushes development in mining district
In Patagonia Arizona Maren 10 a mining push envelopes copper silver and manganese prospects. Blue Lead a silver lead property bonds to a New York corporation for 15000 by Washington Trading company. The Bland adds a new hotel and sinks to 250 feet. Magnificent develops under E T Sheeney. Bethel of Washington Trading takes a bond on Ivanhoe. Hardshell installs a hoist sinking to 250 feet. The Trench cuts rich stringers drifting toward the ledge. Morning Glory near Mowry under development by Southern Arizona Mining and Smelting with ore samples 17 percent copper and 15 ounces silver.
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New York
Washington Trading Company
Bland
E. T. Sheeney
E E. Bethel
Ivanhoe
Hardshell
Morning Glory
Old Mowry
Southern
Ariona Mining and Smelting Company
Prescott Journal Miner sued for damages in libel case
Phoenix papers report L. B. Whitney, attorney, filed a $100,000 libel suit against the Prescott Journal Miner Publishing Co. Secretary to Governor Ome bell P. R Milnes was served. Action centers on a Journal Miner article about a Prescott Bar Association resolution after alleged I W W members trials.
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Phoenix
March
P. R Milnes
Seivate
Omebell
L. B. Whitney
Prescott Journal Miner Publishing Co
Milnes
Journal
Miner
Prescott Bar Association
I W. W
House Highway Bill Delayed Amid Legislative Tensions
In Phoenix on March 8 Del Fidge sought a postponement of his bill to provide 200 9 to match federal post road retirements. He preferred delaying third reading until road legislation stabilizes and federal appropriations become clearer. Debate touched on the senate highways bill and corporate commission procedures, with concerns about US Supreme Court rulings and state compensation rules. A calendar move by Galbraith and a proposed resolution to take charge of battle tags for Arizona contingents were discussed.
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Galbraith
Orporatin Commissin
Talis
United States Supreme Court
Philllips
Copensasion
Senate
Galbrait
Arizona
State Loan Board Takes Over Lyman Dam Project
The State Loan Board announced it will assume oversight of the Lyman dam project. Francis J. Sellen will supervise as engineer at a fee of 5009 dollars. L Nill will oversee construction with Levad as supervisor. Extra funding of 1000 dollars is needed to finish, with monthly equal installments May through September. Farmers of Bt Johns outside the hosting will contribute, and the Lyman Dam Company will receive 1200 dollars in advance.
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Phoenix
Artin
Mareh
Tace Loan Board
Lyman
Sades
Ward
Francis J. Sellen
Tama
L. Nill
Levadas
Lyman Dasa
Arizona invited to assist Hines for public good
Phoenix March 9 A Washington plan calls for Arizona's cooperation with Walter D Hines United States director general of railroads The state corporation commission and local lines would study freight service conditions and equipment in Arizona and report on railroad efficiency with recommendations for improvements toward public interest
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Arizona
HINES
Phoenix
Ariz
MccAdoo
State “Corporation
Anr Wer Tonce
Arizona Commission
Walter D. Hines
United States Director General of Railroads
Jones
Ilroad Administration
Pub- Menuiny
Washington
Arithe Eral Zona
Riilroads
Threcor
Rairoad Administrante
Fiat
Man Falls From Pole Dies In Arkansas Bank Edge Accident
Hayden Naw killed Hayden Arib March 9 during work on an abandoned pole at the bank edge. G Carnahan fell with the pole, bruising his face and chest. rushed to hospital but died. Funeral at Methodist church. body sent to Baid Knob Kansas for burial. Carnathan was a member of the Elks and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The second item notes Thomas R Marshall and party arriving in Phoenix for recuperation after a session in the upper house.
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Hayden
Arib
Mike
Widam
G. Carnahan
Jover
Carmahan
Baid Knob
Arkansas
Carna Tan
Carnathan
Ebks
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Highway bill clash blocks good roads plan in Phoenix
Democrats force Campbell to veto a highway bill as lawmakers scramble. A substitute version mirrors Colorado law, creating a five-member New State Highway Commission to oversee four regional divisions Mohave Yavapai Coconino Apache and Cochise Santa Cruz Pinal with a professor from the University of Arizona on the panel. The measure imposes a $12 500 annual levy to fund road building under governor approval.
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Campbell
Phoenix
Arts
Wikseen
Dobinsop
Colorado
Mohave
Cocorino
Naapo
Yavapai
Maropa
Sejonthi. Gil
Grakymantreeniee
Cochlee
Santa Cruz
Ima
Pinal
Ave
Exch
Sth
Arizona
Bankers Conclude Annual Meetings and Plans
The Arizona ABA convention closed with officers named for the next meeting in Tucson. The executive committee included Charles E Walker and William No Braet with Walter Bishee among others. Reports and hearings dominated the day as the 25th interest near that region. The Red Cross will run a clothing drive for refugees in France, seeking 760 tons of used clothing and footwear during March 19 39 to fold for California Nevada and Arizona.
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Apis
Arch
Avis Bankers Association
San Prancisco
Cal
France
Folfornia
Nevada
Arizona
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State Loan Board
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Mamdstall
Congress
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Morrison
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