Portrait of Dr. James Douglas honored at State University
At a March assembly, State University received a portrait gifted by the widow of Dr. James Douglas of New York. Dean Putter recalled Douglas as engineer, scholar, administrator and benefactor. His life spanned mining, metallurgy, teaching and world citizenship.
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Tucsux
von KieinSmid
James Douglas
New York
University
Butter
College of Mines and Engineering
Douglas
Dean Putter
University of Arigona
Canada
Edinburgh
Orda
Harvey Hill Ils
Hs Fark
T. Sterry Hunt
Hunt and Douglas
Quebec
Chemical Copper Company
Phoenixville
Arizona
Bisbee
Phelps Dodge & Co
Tio
Red Cross to Vacate Rooms for Masonic Use
After the war the Red Cross will vacate their rooms to allow the Masonic order to proceed with wiring and refurbishment. Layettes for Belgium and French relief are nearly finished elsewhere, and Red Cross volunteers plan a sewing session next Monday from 2 to 6 led by Mrs. J. H. Macia to organize knitting funds.
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Red Cross
Jocad Aeaiary
Pailiaideas
J. H. Macia
Judge Lockwood to Hear Water Case in Florence
Judge Alfred C. Lockwood of the Superior court will travel to Florence on Monday to hear additional testimony in the famous water users case before the Pinal county tribunal. Judge Baughn will sit in his absence, remaining on the local bench during the hearing.
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Alfred C. Lockwood
Superior Court
Florence
Pinal County Tribunal
Baughn
Lockwood
Young Vermont Girl Dies of Tuberculosis
Miss Jessamine Blair of North Troy Vermont died this morning from tuberculosis after a period of illness. She had recently arrived from Tucson and was years of age. The body will be prepared for shipment to Vermont for interment.
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Jessamine Blair
North Troy
Vermont
Bertax
Tucson
Lawyers plan appeal for Douglas bootleggers case
In Tucson on March 27 the court granted a writ of error for Harry C. Wilson and wife Cieo Wilson D. M. Philips and Bart E. Hackett convicted in the 109000 liquor conspiracy. Harry Miller of El Paso and A A. Worley of Tucson will carry the case to the appellate court in San Francisco bond set at 10000 for each defendant.
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Douglas
Tucson
Harry C. Wilson
Cieo Wilson
D. M.phiips
Bart E. Hackett
Harry Miller
el Paso
San Francisco
A A. Woreley
Walch
Phoenix
Miler
Phoenix daylight time proposal sparks merchants meeting
agitation has started in Phoenix over daylight saving plan with merchants' association considering a special meeting to keep clocks one hour ahead or at standard time. businessmen argue hot summers make extra daylight deprive residents of sleep and that postwar normal conditions favor returning to standard time.
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Phoenix
Maren
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Hanan Unis
Revenue officers raid Bisbee premises find little evidence
Revenue officers from Naco and local constables conducted a thorough search of BF Faust Midway Park in Bisbee on March 27 after reports of narcotics and liquor storage. They spent over two hours inspecting multiple buildings and outhouses returning with only a few small bottles of coloring for liquor and traces of alcohol.
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Bisbee
BF. Faust
Midway Park
Naco
Herbert R. Chatham
H. H. Bahmfalk
Lowell
Soldiers Bill to Be Brought Up in Special Session
Federal soldiers settlement plan worth 109000 will be taken up in a 2 oclock special session. Arizona secretary Alfred C Seleboth confirms state approval and cooperation with federal authorities to place returned fighters on farms. J H Cordes pioneer cattleman dies at Cordes Station aged 58 leaving a wife six children.
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Phoenix
Alfred C. Seleboth
Soldier Settlement Committee of
Arizona
Secretary of the Interior
Negro fraud suspect Johnson held for U S charges in Nogales
J the United States post office inspector J L Cooper arrived to investigate a complaint against Johnson also known as Pro 4 Carl Jones or Dr Andrew K Johnson. The case alleges he used mail to defraud merchants in Nogales and organized a Sonora club urging Mexicans to side with Germany during the war. He faces arraignment before a United States commissioner and possible transfer to Tucson.
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Nogales
Aris
Maren
Carl Jones
Andrew K. Johnson
J. L. Cooper
Post Office
Johnson
Fies | Oy
Mexico
Eis
United States
Republic
Sonora
Alsio
Jay
Tucson
Live Lease on Patagonia Property Sparks Mining Hopes
The San ta Cruz Patagonian reports Gray brothers leasing Roanoke and Payago claims to Ricardo Iseneia and Awrena Ri vera. A vein recently uncovered assays 1.9 ounces gold per ton, 53 ounces silver, and 15 percent lead. Leasers plan winter tunnel work and expect ore shipment soon. The Colicello group borders Arizona European property to the south, about a mile from Taree Romine, with W. D. Gray optimistic the site will become a real mine.
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Santa Cruz Patagonian
Gray
Roanoke
W. D. Gray
Debate on Kaiser Fate Sparks Seventh Era School
Seventh era local grammar pupils hold an afternoon debate about a just punishment for the raiser. Girls from the Prospector area visited multiple town offices seeking guidance, then met with the calamity editor. The scene of discussion grew lively as grades sharpened their arguments.
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Seventh Erane
Leaves for Nevada in bid for Lawster county seat
Mr. F. W. Boyd, mother of W. T. Boyd of this city, waves Douglas to fight for Lawster county, Nevada, after months in this section. She will be joined by her son John Boyd, who left Tombstone for the Mayo Brothers institute at Rochester, Minnesota, where he was operated on. He has recovered the injured leg and friends in Tombstone are pleased.
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F. W. Boyd
W. T. Boyd
Douglas
Lawster County
Nevada
John Boyd
Tombstone
Mayo Brothers’ Institute
Rochester
John
New Roof Underway on Os car Gast Building on Allen Street
A new roof is being laid on the Os car Gast building located on Allen Street beside the McCargo building. Work proceeds with visible construction activity and safety measures in place.
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Oscar Gast
Allen Street
McCargo
Escaped Utah Convict Arrested in Tucson After Café Contact
Frank Louis Driscoll, a fugitive known as Lucien E Driskell, wanted for escape from the Utah State Penitentiary after a murder sentence, was identified and detained in Tucson. He was arrested at the White House cafe around 2 pm and taken to police headquarters for questioning before being moved to Pima County Jail.
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Plina Cony
Tucson
Utah
Sears
Dulacoll
Polles Stan
Walter
Pima County
Drisket
Baring
Camp Colton
Phoenix Delays Clock Change Keeping City One Hour Behind
Marien county officials decide Phoenix will not set clocks ahead for daylight saving as protests from business leaders parents and farmers push to stay on standard time. County supervisors report widespread opposition and expect city to follow suit.
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Patioenix
Marien
Oatele
Ely
Phoenin
Courey
Lpoenix
Referendum Possible On Bill 90 In Arizona
Phoenix reports indicate lawmakers discuss invoking a referendum against Senate Bill 90. Auditor Boyce issues opinion noting the measure would lighten his office work but embarrass state institutions and may provoke reform efforts by future legislatures.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Senate
Boyce
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk J E James Office
The clerk's office issued several marriage licenses this week. Jose Huerta to wed Eugenia Dominguez of Douglas. James Murdock of Lowell to wed Ruth B. Notes of Pearce. Lucian K. Truscott Jr of Douglas to wed Sarah N. Randolph.
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Ajet
J. E. James
Superior Court
Jose Huerta
Eugenia Dominguez
Douglas
James Murdock
Lowell
Ruth B. Notes
Pearce
Lucian K. Truscott, Jr
Sarah N. Randolph
Wirren Ephnenio Perea wed Fim am Montegary
Bisbee couples are listed for forthcoming marriages including Wirren Ephnenio Perea to Fim am Montegary and Ernest G. Garcia to Ana Maria Merates, with multiple other unions recorded in the notice.
Quail Release In Arizona Trade Under Way
In Phoenix on March 28 Bob Whites, or eastern quail, were released in two batches from a swap arranged by late game warden Joe V. Prochaska with Oklahoma game commissioner Ben Waits. Six were freed along the East River toward the Tonto country, while four remained in the reservation. Oklahoma received 430 valley quail from Arizona as part of the deal, with plans to continue exchanges as conditions allow.
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Bob Whites
Valley Phoenix
Ariz
Gaae
Joe V. Prochaska
Ben Waits
Fib
Oklahoma
Eait
Gozen
Tonto
Pro Rhaska
Capitol Offices Move to Third Floor Annex in Phoenix
Capitol offices are relocating to the third floor annex of the Phoenix capitol building. The move affects the bank examiner and state engineer staff, with many offices nearing completion and relocation from the present location to the new back yard side entrance near the courthouse.
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Phoenix
Sreedom
Thornburg Estate Damages Trial Against William Reese
In Superior Court Mrs. Gertreas Thorn aine administrator of the John Thornburg estate sues William A. Reese for $10,000 in damages for the death of John Thornburg. The case arose from an injury on the Reser lease near the Holbrook shaft in Hishee, occurring some time ago.
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Gertreas Thornaine
John Thornburg
William A. Reese
Getion
Holbrook Shaft
Hishee
Highway fund limited after bill fails to pass
State Engineer Thos Maddock told the Rotary Club that the highway commission bill failed, leaving a road fund of 3,908,000 dollars for two years. The state would have had roughly ten percent more money for highways if the governor’s figure had been approved.
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Phoenis. Artz
Highway Commission
Rotary Club
Thos, Maddock
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Federal Reserve Bank
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