Bankhead Route First Completed Across Country
The Bankhead Highway Association announces the main line from Texarkana to El Paso via Dallas and Fort Worth, with a branch from Tombstone to Nogales. War Department order sought for motor truck trains to San Diego, and Judge Adrian Poole secures $799,000 in Texas funds to speed westward work. The Bankhead’s completion would mark the quickest, finest transcontinental highway, while the Spanish Trails route gains public interest with missions along its path. Main county roads in Cochise are in good shape. rains will improve others as paving progresses.
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Bankhead Highway Association
Hot Springs
Texarkana
el Paso
Dallas
Fort Worth
Deming
Rodeo
Tucson
Douglas
Bisbee
Tombstone
Henson
Nogales
Tuckon
Secretary of War
Washington, D. C
San Diego
Adrian Poole
Austin
Texas
Sweetwater
Memphis
Little Rock
Texarkanang
Onco el Paso
Bankhead
America
Anset
State Line
Benson
Vail Tieane
Hades
Phoenix
Santa Cruz
Fairbank
Willcox
Dragoon
Pearce
Cochise
Os Sern
Ramsey Canyon
Fort Huachuca
Charleston
Bernardino Station
Border merchant charged with filibustering plot
Douglas May reports a Mexican citizen Douglas merchant J. Solo arrested by justice department on conspiracy to ship ammunition to Mexico. Solo arraigned before U S commissioner with $5000 bond for May 12. Complaint cites coffins from Los Angeles to Tucumcary with 27,000 rounds of cartridges found. Solo accused purchaser. Also notes J B Robinson escaped death in car crash near Nogales. two children hospitalized. Additionally a Ford car near C and A smelter seized with 20 gallons whiskey and grain alcohol. occupants named Melquides Olzan and his brother.
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Douglas
Yenacio Solo
Southrmn Pacific
Mexico
Department of Jasticn
Solo
H.C. Beumler
United States
Department of Justice
Los Angeles
Tuca
Mr. Solo
Nogales
J. B. Robinson
Robinson
Omerroyo
33Rd Infantry
C. and A
J. S Kelly
Melquides Olzan
Melquides Chavez
Plans for Nogales Smelter Expansion Announced
Nogales officials reveal plans to erect a fifty ton smelter with follow on units to process ore from Charles A Kuenzel and associates in Sinaloa. The plant will refine crude smelted material in Mexico before final treatment in Nogales, aiming to minimize fumes and claim international involvement.
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Charles A Kuenzel
Kuentel
Am International
Adams Disclaims Irregularity in Roark Expense Demand
County Supervisor Adams says the Roark expense request was not denied by the board. He states the matter was tabled during a discussion on paying the account after a conference with County Attorney French. Roark’s living costs were allowed since he did not charge living arrangements to Tombstone. The board aims to settle a just account and will pay when proper.
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Cichise
Adams
County Board of Supervisors
Bisbee Review
Cochise County
Geo Roark
Wootton
Roark
French
Sparks
Tombstone
Douglas
Tombstone High School presents Aunt Sophronia at College
Junior and senior English class members wow parents and friends with a well staged performance of Aunt Sophronia at College. The auditorium was packed as the high school orchestra opened with selections. Miss Ireland led the cast and a long list of characters brought the play to life, with credit due to students and teachers. Reserved Chautauqua seats are selling fast at 21 with season seats at 35 cents.
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Sophronia
Hi School
Tombstone High School
Miss Ireland
Boyd
Arizona Motor Cars Ownership Rise in State Totals
Phoenix May reports show 26 584 motor cars owned in Arizona, with 11 800 residents of Maricopa County. Total transfers reach 562 by April 20, with fees collected at 170 607 09. Maricopa leads counties in vehicle numbers, followed by Apache Cochise and others.
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State OF Arizona
Phoenix
Arizona
Secretary of State
Mar
Maricopa County
Apache County
Cochise
Coconine
Gila
Graham
Greenlee
Mohave
Two Bound Over On Liquor Charges In Nogales
Nogales reports two men bound over on liquor charges after being charged with importing liquor from Mexico in violation of federal prohibition law. Justice Wilkes set bonds at 250 dollars each, to appear before Judge O'Connor. the case involves local officials and business figures in Nogales Sonora.
Knights of Columbus to Hold Convention in Nogales
The thirteenth annual Knights of Columbus convention will convene in Nogales on May 6, 7, and 10 with Third Degree exemplifications for many candidates from Arizona and Sonora. An evening banquet will feature distinguished visitors, followed by business sessions on Monday and Tuesday with delegates from all state councils. Knights from Tucson plan to attend. those not yet notified should contact P. R. Lucas, Grand Knight, for accommodations.
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Knights OF Columbus
Nogales
Nox
Arizona
Sonora
Tes
Tucsop
P. R. Lucas
Private Capital Would Finance Arizona Power Projects
George N. McRtay of the Western Power company urged private capital to fund Arizona power and irrigation schemes. In a Luncheon Club talk he said releasing government projects, including San Carlos and Charleston, to power corporations would accelerate development and yield long term public benefits, with limited help from eastern congressmen.
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Tucson
Arizona
George N. McRtay
Western Power Company
McKay
Mcftay
yAlead
Arizon
Congress
Mississipp
San Carlos
Charleston
Sixteen couples licensed to wed last week
Sixteen couples were licensed to wed during the last week in the of fee of Clerk J. E. James, of the superior court. Names include Adela Lexiin and Wiles tickets, Fenacio Exquvz, Santiago K. Martinez, Maria Romero, Maud BE. McMensy, John January and many others from Douglas, Bisbee, Cochise, and Fort Huachuca. Anna Clark and the Woolery family plan to move to Tucson with Mr Woolery continuing his practice.
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J. E. James
Superior Court
Fenacio Exquvz
Adela Lexiin
Biabes
Bisbee
Jose Martine
Maria Romero
Lowell M. T .Siewlyn
Maud BE. McMensy
Douglas
John January
Carrie Griffin
Ramon Verdugo
Cruz Erinz
Hisbee
GT. Zwer
M. E. Ovitley
Doiglas
Ian F. McAleer
Florenci
Elizabeth Potter
Lowell
Gregorio N. Almanza
Maria Jansedo
Pablo Flores
Adelia Ficneroa
Douztas
Marcellas Dago
Helen Taylor
Ft. Huachuca
Pedro Mendoza
Guadalupe Romero
Blabee
Anna ©. Clark
LO. Woolery
Tucson
Woolery
Tombstone
Sfr. Woolery
Mr. Woolery
Arizona rifle clubs compete in state match at Tucson
The Arizona State Rifle Association opens a two day event at Tucson, with nine teams from Phoenix Douglas Tombstone Clifton Nogales and others, plus Troop A and the 19th U.S. Infantry taking part. Pistol events and four cups are on offer, led by Colonel Clarence V. Gully assisted by C. J. Sellers and L. E. Smithson.
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Tucson
Arizona State Rifle Association
Tuc
Country Club
19Th
U.S. Infantry
Douglas
First Arizona Cavalry
Phoenix
Twecom
Tombstone
Clifton
Nogales
Clarence V. Gully
C. J. Sellers
L. E. Smithson
Hold Man Charged With Shooting of Two Mexicans
Bisbee scene as Romulo Leyba faces superior court after a Lowell Justice Court preliminary hearing on assault with a deadly weapon. Two Mexican men were shot in Tin Town during a party where mescal was the alleged main refreshment.
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Bisbee
Charee
Tin Town
Romulo Leyba
Justice Court
Lowell Yester
Fear Smallpox Epidemic Probed In Court Testimony
In Phoenix a smallpox outbreak sermon case falls under scrutiny as Teodor Granilly and his son Eufacio testify about gunshot wounds. The elder shows bullet paths in court while the defense argues the origin of the injuries amid drinking. The state health board warns of a potential autumn epidemic with 29 April cases nationwide including eight in Maricopa County.
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Teodor
Gran
Eufacio
Agai Leyba
Granilly
Thomas
Ima
Hansen
Phoenix
State Board of Health
Maricopa County
Rebel Menace Border Points in Revolution
May 8 report from El Paso cites revolutionary agents alleging Gem Manuel Dieguez faced a May attack in a Mexico City manifesto by General Murguia accusing him of aiding the revolution. Murguia, recalled to Mexico City, claimed Dieguez sought rapprochement with rebels as clashes rose along the border and key entry points near Laredo and Matamoros remained under Carranza control.
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EL Paso
Manuel M. Dieguez
Carransa
Mexico City
Francisco Murale
Murgula
Mexico
Puebla
Carranza
Dieguez
Sonora
Sinaloa
Guadalajara
Real Jalisco
Murguia
Teodulo Beltran
Washington
Pigdras Negras
Laredo
Matamoras
Vera Cruz
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Alice Miner
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Blankton College
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Ema Johnson
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Alvin Staniger
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Ruth French
JE Wise
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EL A. Ez
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12 Nacion
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Alberto E. Figueroa
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St Mary's Hospital
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