Doings in the State Legislature in Arizona
In Phoenix on April 25 the Tempe Normal School invitation was read in both houses. The House adopted the invitation. the Senate defeated a similar motion. Short sessions opened with prayer and journal readings. Appropriations committees draft bills. House report expected tomorrow. Governor Hunt announced plans for another extraordinary session on land legislation to align with the state platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Tempe Normal School
Senate
Iunness
Seorrow
Appropriations
House
Hunt
Daffy
State Democratic Committee
Arizona Legislature Debates Early Relief and Land Funds
Friday session reports a memorial urging immediate action to aid voters in several counties with land donated by the general government to pay railroad bond costs. An appropriations bill work advances with three items missing, while a rumored government floor leader compromise prompts talk of a second extra session for land and other measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ann
Marshall
Arizona
House
Senate
Christy
Committee On
Vavapai
Cocofino
Pima
Maricopa
Santa
Arrests Reported Under New Sonora Entry Law
April 28 A state department summary reports numerous arrests in Nogales for violating the new Sonora entry law. It requires all entrants to have currency exchanged and money examined at the customs house. The Carranza agency claims notable successes in western Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahington
Sate Department
Nogales
Sonora
Carranza
Mexico
Death by Self Inflicted Revolver Wounds at Yuma Penitentiary
Edward Coyle was found dead at Yuma's old penitentiary in a carpenter shop. A 38 caliber revolver lay in his right hand, with a bullet wound to the right temple. Coyle, a Tombstone resident and mining prospector, had recent asthma troubles and owned mines he was negotiating to sell. The coroner ruled death a suicide after witnesses testified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuma
Edward Coyle
Cheur
Wit Penitentiary
Hill
Coyle
Tombstone
Livi
Trailidines
SP Huss
Jores
Rewconer
Ed Coyle
Tomstone
Buried Treasure Found Using Old Prospectors Map
A local businessman with two Mexican laborers unearthed a bucket allegedly holding between four thousand dollars and an unspecified sum last Saturday. Witnesses from Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Street confirm the dig and removal of the treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ninth Avenue
Linecolt Street
Cochise County Road Bond Interest Inquiry Seeks Details
Clerk A C Karger reports a stimulus from William R Compton Co of St Louis on a proposed Cochise county road bond issue. The firm requests full particulars including maturity, county finances, and other bonds. Bids openings also noted for 90000 in Douglas school bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Karger
Board of Supervisors
William R Compton Co
St. Louis
Cochise County
Karger
Douglas
Demansuet
Willcox Petition on Willcox County Seat Meeting
A local notice describes residents Cortney and Willers seeking action from the Board of Supervisors of Cochise County. The petition urges consideration of Willcox as county seat and notes an upcoming meeting to discuss the issue. The document mentions multiple townships and the challenge of a survivable majority to support the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willcox Ds
Cochive
Willers
Cortney
Hy Coeim
Arann
Willen
Cochise
Anappa
Wollous
Walfros
Wreley
Disposal of State Land Approval for Rail Road Lands
The Arizona state land commission approved sale of about 04 MAG acres in Maricopa Pima Ya vapai and Cuconine counties under the enabling act for railroad construction. Lands must begin selling within six months after title acquisition and continue until disposed of. leases may run up to five years. Additional selections may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marleqpa
Pima Yavapai
Cuconine
Wage Advances Hit Bisbee Mines In Warren District
Bisbee April 30 wage boosts announced by Calumet and Arizona Company Shattuck Arizona Company and Copper Queen Company raise base pay across mines In Douglas smelters the new scale resumes mass wages following the European war disruption Leaders say higher wages will expand local employment boost demand in Bisbee Lowell and Douglas and restore business confidence in the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee
Warren District
Calumet and Arizona Company
Shattuck-Arizona Company
Copper Queen Company
Calumet and Arizona
Copper Queen
Duonglas
Lowell
Doulas
Visiting Daughter Miss Joln Buerus Receives Pharmacy Certificate
The article notes Joln Buerus visiting in the county seat staying at Lowell with Mea DH Bishop Fraces Grant Warner. It reports a pharmacist certificate exam in Phoenix, passed by Buerus among several, described as difficult, and mentions employment at the local Fluch Drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre Joln Buerus
Lowell
Mea
DH Bishop
Fraces Grant Warner
Phoenis
Fluch
Tombstone area notices and bowling results reported Friday
Superintendent H Ko Supe announces Ky quilles Land and Cattle Campeny meeting near Brookline on May date Calrified events at Gilson ranch Tombstone bowling pins and top scorers Leo Hall and Jose Sanders noted A Nogales hospital update on Mrs D Choate’s daughter Lillian Choate typhoid fever recovery in progress Local visitors include Judge LW Rages Prof Albert Spikes and B A Taylor with keelmen group attending meetings and returning home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ko Supe
Kyquilles
Brookline
Gilson Ranch
Froud
D. Choate
Tombstone
Elgin
Nogates
Lillian Choate
Phot Dodge Company
Exetime
Gleeson
Rages
Albert Spikes
B. A. Taylor
Keetlemren
Porty McDonald Returns to Bisbee on Official Matters
Bisbee Castle inspector Porty McDonald was noted as an obiguing passenger in Bisbee last evening. He traveled on matters connected with his official position and engaged with local officials during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porty McDonald
Bisbee
Rioters in county court case heard at Bisbee
The state v Mlitzky case proceeds in superior court with witnesses from Riser and J Burnham. Chief Probation Officer AW is mentioned in a brief, while local travel notes report Tombstone visitors and residents returning from recent trips and mountain excursions.
Borderland Race to Be AG Says Dash
The 1915 Phoenix road race would be a one day desert dash with a $20 000 purse planned by Los Angeles auto men. Routes would link Los Angeles to Phoenix and Paso to Phoenix then to El Paso along the Borderland corridor. The 1200 mile course would be the longest ever and its popularity hinges on a Borderland only route with San Diego Yuma El Centro and Yoru backing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
Los Angels
Paso
Arizona Capital
el Paso
Ashfork Junction
Prescott
Tocwn
Tontbstone
Bisber
Douglas
Lordsburg
Deming
Penn
San Diego
Yuma
el Centro
Yoru
Untitled Historic Murder Case Involving Jose Maria Leon
In Tucson area on a fatal incident, Jose Maria Leon dies from spinal meningitis. County Attorney George Hittvnger, Sheriff Forbes and a doctor were present at the scene. Warrant issued for Comstock and others charged with causing death. Deputies hold two men in county jail on murder warrants related to Hilario Leon and Jose Maria Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Teoson
George Hitvinger
Sheryf Forbes
Joe
Jose
Prac
Comstock
Meads
Tow
Hilario Lee
Holand
Fenter
Hilario Leon
Jose Maria Leon
Mexican dies from gunshot wound mystery
A Mexican man died from a gunshot wound after fleeing April 28 and diving at County hospital. Dr W. A. Greene, hospital superintendent, will investigate. the body is at Ferguson's morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorgls
Angel Hernanflee
W. AL Greene
Shenf
Fergusor’s
Doings in Cochise Superior Court Report
In Cochise County Superior Court the jury convicted Russell of selling liquor in Douglas after a brief trial and adjournment. The state then prepared for a retrial motion. Mirsky faced a trial for buying stolen property as jurors were chosen from the panel. Judge Lockwood departs Sunday for California with a planned return after a stay. The term saw many cases concluded with convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Cochise County
Russell
Douglas
Mirsky
Curs
Patel
Ji Hn
Tle
Getting to Arizona Ought to Be Cheap
Phoenix reports that the Interstate Commerce Commission will hold a May hearing in Chicago on passenger rates. Officials from the commission, including Paul Jones and others, aim to justify raising rail tickets to and from Arizona. Roads seek a $4 to $5 increase per ticket and may pursue further proceedings in Washington on May 21 and 22 on railway valuation and accounting practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Paul Jones
Berts
Wiliam $Poration
Arizona
Washington
Heralds of Liberty Mandamus Commission Fight
A writ of mandamus from Maricopa County Superior Court requires the Arizona Corporation Commission to grant the Heralds of Liberty a permit and license to do business in the state or to appear on May 10 and show cause why action has not been taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Heralds of Liberty
Seadmitance
Arizona
Superior Court
Maricopa County
Corporation Commission
Stanford
Prevalence of Cancer Across Regions and Habits
The passage notes cancer occurs in all countries where searches exist, yet frequency varies greatly between people in modern Europe and America and those under primitive conditions in Africa and Asia. It argues ideas must be separated from habits to form character, and stresses integrity in friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Africa
Asia
Business Goes Where It Is Invited and Treated Well
A concise aphorism notes that commerce thrives when invitations are extended and treatment is fair, emphasizing the value of hospitable conditions for growth and retention in markets.
Grease Removal Tip Appears in Daily Optimistic Thought
A cited tip advises applying spirits of wine to greasy spots then rubbing gently to form a fine powder that brushes away. The note underscores a proverb about worldly gain and loss, tying practical housekeeping to a broader outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome Lous
Protest Over Petition Wording Draws Route Highway Fight
Local residents along the Fairbank to Mescal Gap route protest petition wording used to push a favored highway plan. They cite lack of phone and telegraph links, cost concerns, and a proposed shift from Mescal Gap to Fairbank, urging a natural road ridge and shorter distance. They accuse supporters of pressuring changes regardless of cost, while voicing strong backing for a statewide highway system and opposition to altering the original route through Tombstone Bisbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henson
Gil
Fairbank
Huachuca
Benson Loop
Elas
Mesca Gap
Distoner
Deadly accidents and fires reported in Prescott region
Prescott and Clarkdale brief items recount sudden death of James Davis in Ferguson Valley, injuries to Andy Blair from a car wheel incident, and two Bennett children perishing in a Clarkdale house fire. Also notes on hunting land openings near Phoenix and Apache forest activity by State officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Mountains
Apache National Forest
Globe
GM. Willard
Prescott
Mr. Bennett
Clarkdale
Mry. Bennett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Willgox
Gemral Jaint
Mulbeioora
Jeysnent
Couny Lands
State Ltd
McVience
Artvier
Sensorr
Gov
Enor
Warran
Beguinlas
Main Street
Fivey
Secabid
Leo Hall
Jose Sanders
George Vewig
J. Burnham
Riser
Ve Mlitzky
Mae Ab Gutiner
Huahues
Hansel
Davis
Saane
Pany
Gardner
Tom
al Tomistone
Siksre
Mandamus Commission
Carlos E. Bolton
U. S
Courtland
Aziz
Horderland
Fithent
Hrachnee
Shania
Hensep
Empire
Patie
James Davis
Ferguson Valley
Andy Blair
Inn
United States Land Office
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!