Maxwell addresses Benson and Tombstone on dam project
Hon. George H Maxwell spoke to large audiences at the L D S meeting house in St. David and at K P Hall Benson with President Andrew Kimball. He championed Roosevelt dam and river water control, urging unity and support to reclaim 500000 acres, boost Arizona wealth, and back a Farmer and Merchants club. Supervisor C M Roberts reported on highway funding and a potential bond issue with a session set for Tombstone.
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Salt River Valley
Tonto
Roosevelt Dam
George the Baytis
Phoenix
Benson
Farmer and Merchants Club
Phoenix Woman’s Fate Hangs on Jury Verdict
In Phoenix Arizona on March 19 the jury in the murder case of Mrs May Glenn over the Christmas night killing of her husband Robert Glen remained deadlocked and was kept in custody by order of the court until a verdict is reached.
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Phoenix
Ariz
May Glenn
Robert Glen
Copy of Discharge Certificates Issued for Replacements
March 28 report notes Army disbursing officials issued true copy discharge certificates to replace original ones. Many soldiers refused to surrender originals, preferring to protect official evidence. All copies submitted under attachment today may be certified by the Army recruiting office nearest the soldiers’ residence.
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Wasiington
Rerui
Tone Koverrine
Cer
President Leads Capital Parade Honoring Returned Soldiers
President Wilson heads a large capital parade of about 15 000 in Washington. The event honors soldiers returning overseas and marks a major national welcome as crowds gather near the White House in Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Wilson
Pennsylvania
Washington
White House
Congress Blamed for Daylight Saving Law Oversight
In Tombatone and across the United States, clocks spring forward one hour this Sunday March 24 as daylight saving time activates. The law prescribes advancing standard time on the last Sunday of March and returning it the next year, but Congress failed to enact the required repeal thus leaving the current practice in effect.
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Tombatone
United States
Congress
Bond issue defeat in Douglas and local sewer talks
In Douglas Arizona voters rejected a $115000 bond for extending the sewer system after a special election. Two small bonds for a city barn and septic tank improvements passed. The sewer bond was framed to create work for returning soldiers as part of local postwar plans.
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Woenix
Ariz
Chicago
Cubs
Phoenix
Douglas. Ariz
Pasadena. Com
Nineteenth Infantry Ordered to Camp Harry J. Jones
Army orders on March 18 direct the Ninenteenth Infantry minus one battalion to move from Camp Travis Texas to Camp Harry J. Jones in Arizona. The departing battalion will be redistributed to other Arizona stations as the Seventeenth Cavalry travels to Honolulu.
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Douglas
Arizona
Army
Ninenteenth Infantry
Camp Travis
Texas
Seventeenth Cavalry
Honolulu
Harry J. Jones
Indians Held On Robbery Charge Near Phoenix
Amos Richards and Joseph Manuel, two young Pima Indians from the reservation south of Phoenix, are in custody charged with robbing David Tucker two nights ago. Police report they confessed to stealing between 200 and 400 dollars in cash and a large amount of merchandise.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Amos Richards
Joseph Manuel
Pima Reservaton Wouth
Here
Meen
David Tucker
Cochise Graham Cattle Growers Meet in Willcox
The Cochise Graham Cattle Growers Association will hold its regular annual meeting in Willcox Arizona on Friday and Saturday April 4 and 5. Members are urged to attend as many important matters will be discussed.
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Cochise-Graham
Willcox
Cochise-Graham Cattle Growers’ Association
Arizona
Film industry bill sparks Arizona boycott threats
Arizona legislators debate a bill to place the moving image industry under the corporation commission. Protests from Los Angeles telegrams promise a boycott if the governor signs, while supporters seek expanded audit powers and bond requirements for film producers operating in the state. The measure passed the House, stalled in the Senate, and awaits the governor's action amid renewed lobbying.
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Arizona
Pphoenin
Ariz
Marcy
Fano
Sitlon
Legisla
Engine and Three Cars Leave Track Near Osborn
BISBEE Ariz March 18 This morning about 11 o clock as an ore train started on the left spur of the Osborn track the engine No 287 left the track. The first five cars followed and were demolished. The train was heavily loaded with ore and pushed the engine which fell on its side. Engineer Tom Wright and fireman George O Cain jumped clear before it turned over.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Osborn
Tom Wright
George O'Cain
Vail Benson road to feature many curves in first mile
Tucson March 19 The Vail Benson section of the Borderland Highway will be built with about 10 curves per mile. Engineer Goetz says the curves aim to slow bootleggers and aid legitimate travel, though funding restricts a straight alignment. Right of way from the state land commission is needed for much of the route, and crossing plans with the Southern Pacific are under discussion.
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Vail-Benson
Tucson
Ariz
Arizona
W. C. Goots
County Highway Commission
Boozetaden
Goet
Vath Benson
Axa Ole
State Land Commission
South Vision
Southern Pacific
Vail
Tern Pa
Pacific the Railway Bis
Shgineer Goetz
San Francisco
Jerome Mine to Resume Work on Pittsburgh Jerome
Arata announces Jerome property will resume operations this afternoon with two headings and a diamond drill hole planned on the 50 foot level. He has arranged with Frank Kerr to drill a 1000 foot hole from the end of the main drift toward the granitic diorite contact, once equipment is moved in. Surface work has been light since the compressor broke down, leaving the claims substantially idle until now.
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Mel Arimm
Jerome
Arata Bean
Arata
Frank FE. Kerr
Pittsburgh Jerome
Kerr
Pittsburg Jerome
Nawe
Elevator injury case clears defendant in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on March 18 Justice Brown discharged Ferdinand Beretz in a case where H. Etz lost a foot in an elevator at Story Building. Etz sustained injuries February 26 and was treated at Clara Barton hospital.
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Story Building
Justice Brown
Los Angeles
Cal
Ferdinand Beretz
Etz
Clara Barton Hospital
Round of confession and leniency in Arizona case
In Bisbee Arizona March 18 three poker players were freed after agreeing to testify against robbers who had stolen their money. County prosecutor McKilligan said H G Davis confessed to aiding the poker players and to transporting liquor for a man named Brooks. Davis is likely to receive a suspended sentence for robbery if he testifies against Brooks. Meyers will be released after being cleared of involvement.
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H. G Davis
Mo 1
McKilligan
Callain
Meyers
Day of
Patan
Texas
Tavis Iso
Guor
Brooks
Davis
Arizona Chooses Relief as Rail Rates Drop
PHOENIX March 18 The U S railroad administration cuts passenger rates to three cents a mile starting April 1 lowering fares to Los Angeles Denver El Paso and other destinations. State official F A Jones calls the move good news and notes Arizona fares from Globe six cents and from the Grand Canyon line six cents will drop to three to four cents. A memo by the state commission aided by a legislative memorial helped press the issue.
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United States Railroad Administration
Jane Last Katee
Phoenix
Aris
Arizona
F. A. Jones
Jones
Washington
Los Angeles
Denver
el Paso
Kansas City
Globe
Grand Canyon
Tucson
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