Baxter Allen murder case eyed for week of trial
The State vs Baxter Allen opens this afternoon in Sulphur Springs valley Superior Court. Allen is charged with murdering John Roper by shooting at a ranch they co owned. Jury selection began yesterday and a panel of 29 was chosen after pretrial challenges. The case involves extensive circumstantial evidence and numerous witnesses from both sides.
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Baxter Allen
Allen
John Roper
Mitery
Oatter County
JF Hoss
Walter Rovhe
J. J. Winters
Spe 1
Marvey Hughes
Thos. A. Stafford
Jas A. Smoot
Louis Ingle
John E. Ryan
Frank T. Sparks
BF. Millard
W. A Smith
John Kenwood
EL Scon
Club Bacillus Ravages Bisbee and Phoenix
In Bisbee and Phoenix reports claim a Club Bacillus invasion, while incorporation filings reveal new groups such as the International Otis Greek American club and the Mexican Social club. Local officials discuss land grants for Portland cement plants and the feasibility of a statewide bond for public works under House DML No. 128.
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Phoenix
Bisher
Ahions
Corporation Commission
Internationa Cfuanotis
Saci
S. Acosta
Nat
Chavartta
L. Dacoste
Janet Teenaurer
Phornin
Maricopa
Spree
Allan Moore
Abios Angeles
Chamber of Commerce
J.C. Forest
Attames
Elven
Petterday
Air Forest
Labor Commission Crisman Suit Routinely Fought
The Arizona Commission on Labor faces a challenge from J J Crisman who seeks to dissolve an injunction and declare the commission bill unconstitutional. The suit also targets the state treasurer and state auditor, with defenses arguing lack of standing and jurisdiction. A temporary injunction was issued after hearings, while pleas to jurisdiction, abatement, and demurrers were filed.
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Stanford
Sec
Arizona
Roth W. J. Galbraith
Senere
Sled
J. J. Crisman
Crisman
Arizona Senate approves bill for extra federal judge
Washington May 3 The measure to add a federal judge seat in the district of Arizona passed the Senate yesterday. The bill also sets an annual work requirement period for miners to fulfill certain duties on their claims.
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Washington
District of Arizona
Senate
Cattle Sale Information Sought By Stock Board
Ed Crabb, chairman of the state stock board, asks cattle owners in Arizona to report the number ready for sale. Livestock inspectors collect data as Crabb plans a trip to Phoenix around May 10 to detail the stock, with information routed to the capital livestock office.
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Oeathowen
Ed Ste Stock Sanitary Board
E. H. Crafb
the Stock Board
Stephens
Arizona
Crabb
Enix
Annoanes
Glactne Ariro
Northwest
Cral
Perting
Phoenix
Militia Chief Approves Douglas Guard Camp
Douglas Arizona May 2 intel on the 159th infantry encampment of the Arizona national guard at Camp Harry J Jones Douglas approved by Adjutant General Walter Ingalls from the militia bureau. Gov Campbell will seek funds from the secretary of war for 13404 dollars and 6 cents for the encampment to run May 29 through June 12 with 400 officers and men expected to attend. Col Ingalls Major McKinley and Major Woodall will be present with Col Hanigan supervising the program and 13 days of active training planned.
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Ingalls
H. A. Hanigan
Arizona National Guard
McKinley
Woodall
National Guard
Record of Arizona Robber Eleven Thefts in Five Years
J D Hicks of Chandler area held a local record for eleven robberies in his home over five years. The latest break in occurred last Saturday when thieves entered during the owner's absence and carried off a gold watch and chain a half dozen shirts and other items.
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Chandler
J. D. Hicks
Ideset
Arrest Two Charged In Connection With Attack On Chinese
Brigadier General Munce of Mexican forces at Nogales Sonora ordered the arrest of Jetix Lagua and Ramon Rodriguez for leading a mob that attacked Chinese travelers from Hong Kong via San Francisco. Seven Chinese remain hospitalized in Nogales tonight with probable recovery. The disturbance is blamed on unemployed Mexicans.
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Nogales
Sogales
Francisco Munce
Sonora
Jetix Lagua
Ramon Rodriguez
Hong Kong
San Francisco
Bond
Judge J N Barnes Dies In Washington DC
Judge J N Barnes longtime Cochise County resident and bookkeeper for Boquillas Land & Cattle Co died in Washington DC after a long illness and prior surgery. Born in Virginia he spent years in Arizona as a cattleman and merchant and worked 36 years with Boquillas Co including a period in Bakersfield California. His death followed a car accident and health decline with relatives in the national capital coordinating the arrangements.
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Henry Street
Boquillas Land & Catry Co
Fairbank
J. N. Parnes
Washington, D. C
Judge Barnes
Barnes
Cochise County
Boquillas
Patrbank
Mr. Barnes
Virginia
Arizona
Washington, DC
Bo- Quills Company
Bakersfield
Calif
Joathy
Tural
Mr. Street
Two Agua Prieta Boys Injured by Explosion
Two Agua Prieta youths were badly hurt when an elf cannon shell they played with in a canyon near Agua Prieta exploded on a Friday night. One boy lost three fingers and another suffered deep lacerations possibly needing amputation, the third was bruised. An investigation notes one boy used a hammer to remove the shell while others watched.
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Dolelas
Agua Prieta
Mexican Senator Visitor Announces Student Exchange Plan
Senor Gumaro Villalobos, special representative of President Obregon, announced scholarships and an exchange program between Mexican and United States educational institutions. He met with Governor Campbell in Phoenix to present details and secure approval for the initiative.
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Phoenix
Aria
Mexico
Senor Gumaro Villalobos
Alvaro
Obregon
United States
Campbell
Heart attack fatal to deaf student Fritz Nance
Fritz Nance, 21, a student at the school for the deaf in Tucson, was found dead on First Avenue near a bicycle after returning from a dance. A coroner's inquest determined death from a sudden heart attack, with officials noting he appeared to have been riding home when struck.
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Ucson Tucson
Fritz Nance
School For Deaf
First Avenue
A. Riordan
Forest Fire Under Control Near Mt Leroy
Mt Leroy fire reported under control on east, west and south lines, with north line closing. Summer Haven supply camp abandoned, patrol kept, new base at Paley camp for pack burro resupply. Over 50 tons of fuel hoarded north of the line, four miles rugged terrain. Fire cost forest service over 85000. recovery ongoing. Nearby Benson notices W. C. Martinez fractured leg from horse accident near St. David. he is under care at his father’s home.
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Mt Leroy
Benson
W. C Martines
St. Daviid
Henson
St. David
Mr. Martines
Mr. Martinez
Douglas Pioneer Suffered Heart Attack Last Night
The year-old son of D. M. Prumps, a pioneer resident of Rodeo near Willcox, suffered a heart attack while last week attempting a dynamite test. He was brought to a local hospital from El Paso and is reported to be much improved. his daughter Mrs. A. Warden escorted him to Douglas for treatment and will stay with relatives as doctors continue care.
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EA. Warden
Douglas
Tucson
Warden
Fridley Goes to Trial in Phoenix Prohibition Case
Fridley, a former prohibition enforcement agent, faces a conspiracy charge in federal court over alleged 14 cases of whiskey moved from Varna to Phoenix. Key testimony identifies Gus Gray as principal witness with others from Yuma Agua Caliente Palomas and Phoenix corroborating details. Gray said Fridley was asked to drive whiskey toward Phoenix and that 11 sacks of whiskey were later stored north of the city.
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Phoenix Phoenix
Phoenix
Roy Fridley
Fridley
Gus Gray
Varna
Phoebia
John H. Hawkine
Yura
J. B Modest
Agua Caliente
Fred C Nothysh
Palomas
Sam Fields
Rod McMelit
Phoenity
Fridiey Ct
al Jones
Wooar
Thie
Eine
Itree Taylor
Bank
Gray
Fritey
EL Paso
Bad Showing in Phoenix Sparks Thrift Stamp Debate
May 3 report from Phoenix notes Theodore Hardy questioning per capita thrift stamp receipts amid a chart showing low per person thrift stamp uptake across western states including Arizona. A separate suit for damages in Naco was denied in Phoenix, while Douglas records April trade slipping with imports at $492,974 and exports at $170,707 and various transit and warehouse values.
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Phoenix
Theodore Hardy
Government Savings Organ
En Toth
Ermal
Art Wong
Capitol
Mir Hardy
Washington
Oregon
California
Maho
Arizona
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Douglas
Thieves Enter Brewery Gulch Grocery in Bisbee
A Bisbee store owned by John Arie in Brewery Gulch was entered Sunday night by thieves who stole several sacks of float, canned milk, and cheese. Entry was gained by tampering with the front door, with a leak noted at the entrance.
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John Arie
Brewery Gulch
Clash between Mexican and American riders near Naco injures Mexican
Reported by CC Fm charee at Nae tio describes a May 4 shooting near Naco in which Pedro Losya, a Mexican rider, was seriously wounded after two Mexican line riders opened fire from inside the American side. Inspectors Real y and Hulker observed the scene as Americans sheltered in brush and the incident escalated.
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Realy
Hulker
Coppola Seeks Court Aid Over Wife Se She Is Kept by Parents
Italian merchant Chares Coppola pleads in equity court after his wife and child were kept by her parents in Naples. He alleges denial of permission to visit at the Houston home and asks the court to order entry for Thursday. Coppola, once Mexican ambassador to the United States, says he married in Washington in 1919 while with the Wallan military mission.
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I Ainiseppe Cappo
Italy
Naples
Paracsaton
Anc
Ienario BoniMas
Corpun
Bonilias
United States
Szexico
Coppola
Honiston
Washington
Wallan
Cochise County Work Inspectors Meet In Tucson
Brown and Cochise County officials conduct a review in Tucson as farm representatives prepare to discuss county farm affairs. The event includes a visit by the farm bureau and arrangements for upcoming officers and calendar duties.
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Cochise County
BROWN
Body of Dr Richards to be shipped to Columbus Mississippi
Douglas May 2 The body of Dr C D Richards who was killed in an automobile accident on Gin Bishee Tombstone road will be shipped to his mother in Columbus Mississippi tomorrow after funeral forty hours are said for the service.
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DR. C. D. Richards
Mother
Columbus
Mississippi
Douglas
de. C. D. Richards
Columbm Mies
Grand Jury Recess Amid Unclear Case Notes
The grand jury stood at recess Saturday as officials continued to sort the details surrounding the estate matter involving Ralph Cameron and attorney Th late. Press reports indicated no definitive developments and left the situation unsettled as chair and jurors paused for further review.
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Phoenin
Campalza
Ralph Cameron
Milk rule tightening in Tucson sparks license suspensions
May 3 report that Tucson officials plan a three month suspension period for dairies failing to renew permits. Dr KG Schwabe, newly appointed city health physician, announced actions and potential revocation of licenses for noncompliance. The move aims to enforce revived milk standards across the city.
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Tucson
KG. Schwabe
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Phelps Dodge
Naco
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Thandler Coat
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