Citizen Opinion on Cochise County Road Stand and Politics
A Cochise county resident voices concern over road work on the Tombstone to Bisbee route. He links the halt to political maneuvers by factions around Ralph Cameron and Governor Hunt, alleging schemes to shift the county seat and seek Douglas support. The piece touches on draft enlistment pressures amid wartime policy and mentions future cavalry regiments and stationing.
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Tombstone-Bisbee
Ryan
Somehoe
Cochise County
Ralph Cameron
Congress
Cochise
Cameron
Ted
Hunt
Cochine
Colter
Douglas
Kiva
Bisher
Sparks
Heart of Supervisors
Hope for Arizona Draft Regimen Fails in Douglas
March 11 reports reveal hope of Arizona securing the 308th Cavalry through induction of draft eligibles waning as authorities in Douglas received instructions not to recruit locally. Drafts may be sent to fill the regiment, prompting appeals to Senators Smith and Ashurst and Rep. Hayden to pressure the War Department to reverse its decision. A Douglas-based campaign to organize the unit was underway.
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Ndt
Arizona
National Army
South
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Fort Biasn Allen
Vermont
Fort Rileyansas
Fort Meyer
Virginia
Douglas
Ariona
308Th Cavalry Regiment
War Department
M.A. Smith
Henry F. Ashuret
Carl Hayden
Bootlegger Hellman jailed for two years in Maricopa
Phoenix March 11 judge imposes the heaviest penalty yet for bootlegging sentencing Will Hellman to two years in county jail. He pleaded guilty and described wholesale liquor dealings across Cochise, Gila, and Phoenix regions including 15 cases bought at Tatase and sold at 45 per case. He claimed ignorance of his supplier and noted past flight from Cochise to avoid pending charges.
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Phoenix
Jude Stanford
Will Hellman
Maricopa
Hellman
Buckeye Valley
Cochise County
Gila County
Tatase
Tempe
Day of Mothers Proclaimed in Arizona by Governor Hunt
In Phoenix on March 11, Governor Hunt issued a proclamation designating May 12 as Day of Mothers. The message honors mothers for their sacrifices while soldiers and workers fulfill duties, urging Arizonans to dedicate May 12 to all mothers with prayers and support.
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Phoenix
Governor Hunt
Ocal Chamber of Commerce
Arizona
Flax Mine to be put in operation at Patagonia
Patagonia March 11 The flax mine owned by Colonel R R Richardson has been bonded to Frederick Coberg and investors from Bisbee. A new fire method promises to save over 90 percent of ore, a system widely used in other states. Alberete claims the mine will become a steady producer with thousands of tons of ore ready. Operations should start in about ten days once machinery is secured and installed.
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Patagonia
Ft Nous Eid
R. R. Richardson
Frederick Cobberg
Bisbee Rapttalians
United States
Nevada
Alberete
Flas
Coltere
Mistakes gasoline for kerosene at Yucca Tungsten mine
Kingman March 11 J M Winter severely burned Monday at Yucca Tungsten mines after filling a mall oil heater with gasoline he thought was kerosene. Flame out but stove heat ignited. burning spread to lower body as he walked two miles barefoot to safety at 2 20 in the morning. He received treatment from Dr White and is convalescing at the Commercial hotel.
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Kingman
J. M. Winter
Yucca
Winers
Mall
Winter
White
Commercial Hotel
Order Halts All Cantonment Plans Douglas March 15
War Department telegraphs halted awards for lumber and materials for two cavalry cantonments in Douglas. Hardware contracts remain, but new camp plans and construction funding around 125000 dollars were postponed. bidders included Phelps Dodge and Krakauer Zork Moye. Captain Curtiss awaits further instructions as figures and work timelines blur.
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Douglas
War Department
Curtiss
Southern Department
San Antonio
Washington
Foundll of Defense
Certien
Geveral
Ietien
Fusc
Phelps Dodge Corporation
Co Je Lomter Company
Bisbee
Te Krakauer
Zork and Moye Company
el Paso
Roy & Thumb
Nogales
Warpentere
Ianorers
Curtiss Wuld
Hint of War Department Crusade Rumor Reaches Douglas
Local officials faced speculation stirred by reports of a channel plant and fears the War Department seeks assurance that Douglas will meet required cleanup standards. Letters and statements indicate officials believed the department pressed the city to conform to its guidelines.
Elks Being Sent to Arizona for Ranges
Phoenix March 16 contract closed by wire to move elk from Gardiner Wyoming to Arizona for Mount Graham Blue Range preserves. Two carloads of Yellowstone herd elk to be captured at $5 per head, 50 to 60 head, from Yellowstone officials and Congressman Carl Hayden aiding. One carload to Pinía, the other to Metcalf, then driven to Graham and Blue Range preserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Wil Inn
Henry Anderson
Gardiner
Wyoming
Arizona
Mount Graham
Blue Range
Mc Willard
Pinia
Graham Moariein
Metcalf
Greenies County
City Eyes Removal of Undesirable Elements Amid Military Movements
The passage notes talk of expelling unwanted elements if soldiers stay. It cites the national council of defense for obtaining low lumber prices for military use and hints at plans to compare local cantonment costs with national prices, suggesting a move to align with ideal military authorities.
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National Council of Defense
Ldeal
Expert's Fee Disputed by Pinal County Court
In Phoenix on March 14 the County of Pinal filed an appeal with the Arizona Supreme Court challenging the expert fees for Milton Carlson a handwriting expert from Los Angeles. The claims of 420.30 for mistrial services and 164.60 for trial services were rejected. Carlson billed 50 a day later reduced to 15, with allowances totaling 70 and 164.60 for travel and photographic expenses between Los Angeles and Florence.
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County OF Pinal
Phoenix
Timony
Pinal
Supreme Court
State Agate JF. | Commy
Conny
Carlson
Lox Angelet
Florence
Slackers and Deserters to Be Deportation
Douglas March 12 An American report says Mexican immigration authorities will roundup people without passports, targeting slackers and deserters. Rail line officials allegedly restrict transport of passportless travelers to the interior. Suspected draft evaders and deserters are said to be gathering in Cananea and other towns, with deportations expected at the border, then military prosecution.
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Douglas
Mexico
Mes
Nacorari Railroad Company
Tas
Pointe
Agua
Cananea
Mlitary
Strike Reported On Nacazari Consolidated Mine
Douglas March 14 J D Alexander president and general manager of the Nacazari Consolidated Copper company returned Tuesday from the mine and reports another good strike. A road grade for shipping ore was found in the bottom of a winze on the flat level in the No 1 San Pablo workings. The vein on which the recent strike has been reported has been stripped for a distance of sixty feet and preparations are being made for beginning stoping operations.
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Douglas
J. D. Alexander
Nacazari Consolidated Cop:er
San Pablo
Verde River Reaches Abnormal Flood Stage
Rainfall in the mountains causes the Verde river to reach a flood stage of 25 feet as Salt river levels rise. Flood waters on Salt river are confined by Roosevelt dam. Phoenix reports only four fifths of an inch of rain this week.
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Phoenix
Verde River
Salt River
Roosevelt
Espee Engineer Run Down By Switch Engine
Kra mer Southern Pacific engineer lay in Tucson after being struck by a switch engine at Lordsburg yard. His left foot was amputated above the ankle and the right foot badly crushed. He was evacuated by special train to Tucson where the first operation occurred and plans for a second operation followed.
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Tucson
B. PB
Kramer
Southern Pacific
Lordsburg Yard
Lordsburg
St Mary's Hospital
Lordspure
Round House
Tucson Wheat Terminal Requested to Aid Arizona Farmers
The Arizona Food Administration urged Washington to name Tucson a wheat terminal. The change would set Tucson wheat at 2.15 dollars per bushel, shifting prices from Los Angeles to reduce freight costs and raise Arizona growers’ returns.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Los Angeles
Food Administerion of
Tucson
Arizona Paints
I Tof
Artzone
Washington
Food Administration
Motor experts in Phoenix for stay
Phoenix March 1. Interest to automobile world members as two eastern experts announce plans to stay indefinitely. Pivere Schon, district manager for General Motors Truck Co. for Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana, joins Cal Messner. Chas Thompson, new factory service man for the Michigan concern, teams with the local agency.
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Phoenix
Automobile World
Pivere Schon
New York Attorney Found Dead in Chandler Hotel
New York attorney Charles L. Borsmeier, about 49, was found dead in bed at the Sam Marcos hotel in Chandler after arriving January 14. He was a noted attorney and art critic. The body was sent east yesterday for burial.
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Phoenix
Marva
Geach
Charles L. Borsmayer
New York City
Chandler
Borsmeier
Boremeier
Sam Marcos
Import Permits Restore Trade in Sonora Nogales
On March 11 Mexican telegraphic advices allowed customs brokers in Nogales Sonora to resume merchandise imports halted since March 1. Brokers had faced congestion as import licenses were needed to move goods, and Mexico City had not issued permits in time.
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Nogales
Mexiico City
Mexico
Mexico City
Sonora
Miners Resent Pro German Effort in Clifton
Resentment grows among Mexican residents in Clifton and Morenez district over pro German activity. Community leaders report long standing efforts by pro German Mexicans aimed at influencing public opinion before and during the war. Many locals are citizens or eligible for citizenship, fueling fears of divided loyalty across the southwest.
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Clifton. Maren 12
Morenez
Une
Arizona
Southwest
Attempt Made To Kidnap Girl In Douglas
March 13 report alleges an attempt to abduct 15 year old Carmen Diaz on the grounds of Seventh Street school about 930 PM. Diaz, watching other children, cried out as a stranger approached with grabbing intent. Her alarm drew several children and an alarm sounded as two men exited a nearby residence and chased the stranger toward Greene Street. Diaz lives with her aunt on Greene Street. search of the neighborhood found no match to the description.
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Douglas
Carmen Diaz
Seventh Street
Miss Diaz
Greene Street
Mise Diaz
Per
Local youths raise Red Cross funds with dances and shows
Over the past days Tombstone youngsters donated to the local Red Cross auxiliary. The Nieces of Uncle Sam gave Treasurer K N Copien a five dollar check from a past dance while Tombstone boys handed in 1 35 from a school show net. Five cents admission covered costs and all proceeds went to the Red Cross. Ages six to thirteen plan another benefit show this week to help.
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Red Cross
Sam
K. N. Copien
Mr. Coplen
Tombstone
Local Cattlemen Attend Tombstone Convention
Tombstone cattlemen from the surrounding area traveled to Willcox for a convention in the city over today and tomorrow. An elegant program of sports and amusements is planned for visitors, with police on duty. Several Tombstone auto parties plan to drive over tomorrow afternoon for the big ball honoring the cattlemen.
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Tombstone
Willcox
Tombstonites
Emen
Arizona Boy’s Band At Camp Funston Tour Planned
A report from Camp Funston states the 340th Field Artillery Band, largely drawn from Arizona men, will be allowed a concert tour of the state to raise funds for the Red Cross before the regiment moves. Assistant band leader M. Mantio of Tucson assists.
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Arizona Boy's
Funston
Camp Funston
340Th Field Artillery
Arizona
Red Cross
M. Mantiio
Tuckon
Restaurant Men Worry Phoenix Price Increases
March 14 in Phoenix restaurant operators fear wholesale meat price hikes averaging 18 to 20 percent will force higher retail charges. Wholesalers defend rates as losses at old pricing, prompting investigation by the local food administration. The price surge affects all meat lines with steers and other cuts rising, impacting menus and costs.
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Phoenix
Lotal Food Ot Rainistration
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Eavilers
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Nacazari Consolidated Mine
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