Wheeler to Fight for Country Says Cochise Sheriff
Col Fred Breen lauds Harry Wheeler sheriff of Cochise county as a Democrat fighter suited for service. Breen notes Wheeler’s persistence in joining the army, past rejections due to eyes and scars, and his readiness to aid in the border defense with the 308th regiment.
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Fred Breen
The
Coconino Sun
Arizona
K. P. Henderson
Tombstone
Breen
Harry Wheeler
War Department
Cochise County
Harry
Wheeler
Road peace in Cochise County praised after high level talks
Officials from the Board of Supervisors State Institutions Commission and State Engineer met with Cochise leaders to resolve the Bisbee to Tombstone state highway dispute. L. V. Whitney B. M. Atwood W. M. Johnson and John Rock assembled at the board’s office to end weeks of circulating reports. The Daily Prospector commends the group for advancing roadbuilding in Dear Old Cochise and restoring confidence in the project.
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Board of Supervisors
State Institutions Commission
State Engineer
Phoenix
Tombstone
L. V. Whitney
State Public Institutions Commission
B. M. Atwood
W. M. Johnson
John Rock
Board of Supervisor
Cochise County
Bisbee
Daily Prospector
Cochise
Passage on Prohibition and Old Man Barleycorn in Texas and New York
The article satirizes Prohibition in Texas with rapid legal changes making slavery of alcohol harsher and bone-dry laws taking effect after legislative adjournment. It notes New York attempting a constitutional amendment and mocks the era’s social rhetoric while urging support for the Red Cross. It also contains jumbled, sensational asides about polygamy in Germany and other stray phrases.
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John Barleycorn
Texas
United States
New York
Red Cross
Berlin
Germany
Steinfeld Case Ends in Military Duty for Harold Steinfeld
Arizona editorials condemn Harold Steinfeld of Tucson for draft evasion as the President and his attorney fail to intervene. The piece praises local exemption officials and the national stance that wealth cannot dodge duty, declaring the Steinfeld and Shattuck cases bring dishonor to Arizona and forecasting social ostracism for Steinfeld.
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Harold Steinfeld
Tucson
Frank Heney
America
Steinfeld
Shattuck
Eve
Arizona
Tucson Star
County
Star
Wilson
Harris
Bankhead Highway to Run Military Road Across Region
The Douglas Daily Dispatch argues the Bankhead highway will serve as a major military road touching Army camps and posts. It notes plans for a paved Douglas to Bisbee route, county roads, and paving from Bisbee to the Pima line and Douglas to Rodeo with federal backing forthcoming.
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Bankhead National Highway
Douglas Daily Dispatch
Bankhead
America
Douglas
Bisbee
Tombstone
Benson
Rodeo
Uncle Sam
Guillotines in Public Places Urge Harsh War Measure
A wartime editorial urges public execution by guillotine for spies and saboteurs amid rising incidents of incendiary fires and conspiracies. It argues harsh displays and swift punishment would deter enemies hiding among civilians while soldiers bear the sacrifices of battle. The piece likens the threat to Nero and calls for decisive action.
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Berlin
Nero
Wheeler breaks into war as cavalry captain at last
Harry Wheeler, once rejected from officer training due to an old gunshot wound and later unable to enlist in American and Canadian forces, is commissioned in the 308th Cavalry. Pershing has requested cavalry to fight the Boche, and Wheeler, a veteran of the fish-war era and former ranger captain, will prove himself a fighting cavalryman.
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Harry Wheeler
Presidio
308Th Cavalry
Wheeler
Pershing
Rangers
Paso Herald
State roads funds in Arizona reach 1.17 million dollars
The Arizona Taxpayers Magazine reports 1 171 029 46 available for state roads and bridges in Arizona. The message suggests this sum could fund several trail projects across the state, implying broader infrastructure improvements.
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Arizona Taxpayers Magazine
Arizona
Seeket Ambiguous Office Hours Off and On Pattern
A fragmented report notes inconsistent office hours for several staff, with some days see regular attendance and others not. The text implies fluctuation in availability and reliability across different days and personnel.
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Iit
Wells Fargo Agent Disappears With Payroll
J G Eades Wells Fargo agent at Basco disappeared Monday night with the Basco Smelter payroll and accompanying funds totaling ten dollars. The missing agent left no trace and no report to authorities until Tuesday afternoon prompting deputy investigations.
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Tucson
J. G. Eades
Wells-Fargo
Sasco
Asco Smelter and Refining Company
Eades
Exekless
Basco
Wells Fargo Company
Picoms
Welle-Pargo Express Company
Sesco
Tritle Gaines Tour Country Via War Savings Drive
Harry Tritle and J N Gaines promote the third Liberty Loan and war savings stamps in Cochise county. They outline district divisions with Tombstone and Bisbee as hubs, stressing national duty to buy bonds, and express confidence Cochise will meet government quotas despite soldier sales being handled by the government.
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Douglas
Harry Tritle
Phoenix
Arizona
J N. Gaines
Tombstone
Cochise County
Gaines
Tritle
Bisbee
Liberty Loan
Tombstore
Saere
Cochise “County
Victory Garden urged as war aid in Arizona towns
Citizens urged to mix brains with seeds and plant victory gardens to ease wheat demand. Hoover notes truck gardens can bolster food supply. last year US towns produced 850 million in crop value and will grow even more. Emphasis on careful seed selection and early planting for success. both brains and seeds needed.
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Arizona
United States
Powers Sissons trio seek change of venue
Tucson three, John Powers Tom Powers and Tom Sissons, charged with murder of Sheriff McBride and two deputies in Graham County, request transfer to Greenlee. Judge must move venue to Clifton as most accessible county seat, despite prosecution and defense desire to stay.
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Tucson
John
Tom Powers
Tom Sissons
McBride
Graham County
Chambers
Clifton
Greenlee County
Road work on Bisbee Tombstone highway to continue
In a late afternoon meeting State Engineer Atwood and Cochise County Supervisors, including Chairman Johnson and John Rock, reached an agreement to keep the Bisbee Tombstone state highway work ongoing. Prison labor will be overseen by an assistant county engineer under state direction, with Louis Whitney of the Commission of State Institutions approving funding.
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B. M. Attwood
Suof Cochise
M. Johnson
John Rock
J. M. Spar
Bishee— Tombstoke
State Division
Atwood
Louis ‘Whitney
Commission of State Institutions
State Department
State Departments
County Board
Cochise County
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Opera
Met
Wellsfargo
Shorts
Mexico
Tritle and
Mr. Tritle
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