Bankhead Route First Completed Across Continent
The Benson end of the Vensox Wall route is nearing final location by supervisors. Bids will be called for termination and completion rushed. The Clenega and Southern Pacific railroad bridge has been let and will be rushed to completion. Maricopa County Highway Commission approves concrete use for 278 miles. Copper content and waterless mix make it desert friendly. tested in Los Angeles, could become the coming pavement in certain regions.
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Benson
Clenega
Southern Pacific
Willow
Maricopa Coutts
United States
Arizona
Atmost
Maricova Highway Commission
Maricopa Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Ason
Los Angeles
Predicted ruin for small town papers
Washington May 5 press concerns warn that the country press including four page hometown papers faces collapse as print paper shortages push prices up. Coland Smith of the American Press Association says brokers cornered the market and conspired to curb production. the FTC findings were sent to the Justice Department for action.
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Washington
Country Press
Fiehtiste
Coland Smith
New York
American Press Association
Smith
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Senate
Little Lorenzo Acedo Dies After Paper Soldier Fire
Funeral services were held for Lorenzo Acedo at the Catholic church after he died from burns suffered while playing soldier in a self made paper suit. The first grade pupil from Eighth Street school attended class Thursday and died Thursday night. The community and teachers mourn the loss, as headlines note other notices from Stoddard and Mayer.
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Tempe
Lorenzo Acedo
Ernoon
Eighth Street
Woman recounts relation with Army captain on murder trial
Nervous testimony from Maud Dester charged with murder as she described her connection to Wade Dester, a medical corps captain shot in Weorumbue. The defense questioned Dester’s sanity while witnesses testified to an alleged affair, with final arguments set for Monday.
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Wemine
Mra
Maud Dester
Cam Tag Wade Dester
U. SA
Neramee
Frank Duster
Supreme Court
Phoenix Attorney Weds Denver Bride
Phoenix attorney Joseph F. Morrison, a prominent Maricopa County figure and former United States attorney, married in Denver on Tuesday. The notice notes Morrison will be bringing his bride home, with emphasis on the man rather than the bride.
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Phoenix
Dridge
Joseph F. Morrison
Maricodar Association
The
Star
Denver
Tevaday
Morrison
Ativona
United States
RK Morrisou
Feide
Charleston Dam movement gains traction along San Pedro
The dam project on the San Pedro river at Charleston grows from a 17 year effort led by former Benson editor Shardin and Steven Roemer. They spurred government engineers to inspect the Charleston site and push for irrigation storage under Newlands reclamation.
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Sharam
Boyd Tombstone Prospector
St Mavid
Barre
San Pedro
Charleston
Shardin
Benso
Newlands
Steven Roemer
Benson
WC. Perris
Serveit
Sharp Gin and
Roemer
Cateels
Benson —Douglas International
Fallen Heroes and the Bonus Plan Echo War Remembrance
A memorial tribute recalls veterans’ sacrifice on distant shores and the homeward return forced by war. The piece pairs a wartime hymn with a stark report on a former special land agent in Phoenix facing prison for falsifying expenses, highlighting public duty and accountability.
Maddox Inspects Vaileenson Route In Turbulent Times
Report from Maddox on the Vaileenson route describes nighttime movement and a four contract plan with the local highway commission. It references politicians opposing bonus schemes and cites individuals like St Midlett and Vali Benson, with scattered, unclear details about dates and events amid a tense public dispute.
Old Hear Ye Willcox Heirloom Mine Prospect Draws Interest
A fragmentary report describes Hearst, Willcox heirs, and a mine prospect tied to a property near a river site. Investors weigh potential veining and a premium for extraction, with terms referencing abandonment and retirement plans.
Reeested Kresiz Phofnis May 20
The fragment reports a May 20 event involving Reeested Kresiz Phofnis and mentions individuals Anne amie enrende Le ty BAYNE and Mrs La Clauor. It notes a postponement or restriction tied to retirement or a formal action, with unclear details due to garbled OCR.
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Phofnis
Bayne
Cara
la Clauor
Piu
City Meeting Notes On Fire Damage And Street Plans
City records describe a fire that damaged a local building and debris cleanup. It mentions a May council session debating sidewalk construction and road projects, including canyon work and tithing adjustments, with contracts awarded and public works discussed.
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Sylewalhe
Public Land Office Notice of Arizona Indemnity Selection
United States Land Office issues notice in Phoenix on May 4 1920 under the 1910 act of Congress that Arizona has filed for selection to acquire indemnity land. Protests or contests to the tracts listed may be filed during the five week publication period prior to final approval. Dated May 4 1920. CHAS E MARSHALL Register. SCOTT WHITE Receiver. First publication May 5 1920.
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Tate
Arizona
Phoenix
Ariuosa
Chas, E Marshall
Scott White
Arizona Hawkers Association Meeting Planned in Douglas
State Bankers Douglas reports that the Arizona Hawkers Association plans a gathering next November 12 in the city after a Phoenix meeting last November where holding the event here was not yet decided. Colonel Packard receives a letter confirming the plan with local Chamber of Commerce and banks organizing programs for visitors.
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Douglas
Ch BA Packard
Arizona Hawkers Association
Corven
Phoenix
Packard
Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Mines
Coldwater
Lodglas
Man Arrested in Ring Sought by Woman: Boy Confesses Mouth Ring Plot
In Phoenix a curious case unfolds as 18 year old Dick Ortiz faces larceny charges after a $500 diamond ring disappeared from Mrs Joseph Green. Ortiz allegedly swallowed the ring to hide it while police testified at his preliminary examination. Lee Mechomics and others referenced a chaotic performance amid testimony blending a rodeo show with courtroom details.
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Phoenix
May
Dick Ortiz
Ortiz
Joseph Green
Green
Charges Follow Brutal Attack at Gardner Mine
May date. Lee McCloskey, employed at the Gardner mine, is charged with aggravated assault after allegedly meeting Mrs Fern Grey on Brewery Gulch Thursday evening and striking her with his fist, knocking her senseless. He was arrested by Patrolman Doyle and arraigned before Judge Allison with bail set at $2000, and a preliminary hearing scheduled next week.
Tax Association to Hold Meeting in Salt Lake City
Phoenix May 8 C M Zander chairman of the Arizona Tax commission announced Salt Lake City would be selected as the meeting site of the National Tax association this year. Zander, a member of the national group, has worked in Salt Lake City with western governors backing the plan. The western conference last occurred in San Francisco during the Panama exposition.
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Phoenix
C. M. Zander
Arizona Tax Commission
Sm All Probability
Salt Lake City
Ace
National Tax Association
Zander
Utah
San Francisco
Engineer to probe local irrigation scheme in Winslow
WINSLOW Engineer to thoroughly investigate a local irrigation project amid recent reports of project flaws. MIAMI-9 reports daily loading of 9 to 15 cars with congestion easing as traffic flows improve. PATAGONIA firm advances with rapid development opening a 165 feet ledge of high grade ore.
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Winslow
Miami
Patagonia
Kidnapping Case Tangles Myron Johnson As Father Seized
Deputy Sheriff Sam Boucher reports a fresh kidnapping allegation involving Myron William Red Johnson, accused of taking Tiny Sarah Johnson from her guardian. Authorities sent telegrams to ensure the father’s arrest after the automobile incident near Feering Bernardino. A brother in Silver City NM is mentioned with ongoing pursuit.
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Douglas
Tiny Sarai
Jobucom
Myron William “Red” Johnson
Hisbes
Sam Boucher
Bernardino
Boucher
Johnson
Sliver City
N. M
Hewey
Attorney General Wiley E Jones May Seek Reelection
Phoenix May 8 Wiley E Jones attorney general hinted he may run again to seek reelection He warned against corporate influence and pledged to stop land lease overcharges while denying rumors of irregularities in the state land department He serves on the state land board and said rumors harm state officials.
Land owners list aids assessors in state sales guidance
Phoenix readers learn the state is compiling a list of land owners sold by the state to help county assessors verify assessments up to April 1. The 26 063 sales include properties in Gila, Mohave, and Coconino counties, aiding to place lands on the assessment roll.
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Phoenix
Gila
Mohive
Coconino
Mover Denies He Will Quit Place Upon Commission
Tucson May T W A Mower state land commissioner who has been ill in Tucson returned to Phoenix He denied letters suggesting he resign were from the state board The letter reportedly signed by Attorney General Wiley E Jones State Treasurer H S Ross and State Auditor Jesse Boyce advised resignation on ill health grounds.
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Tucson
Black spotted trout introduced in Arizona waters
Washington word received yesterday announced by state game warden Joe V. Prochas ka that black spotted trout will be introduced into Arizona waters starting May 7. The plan aims to expand stocking and support recreational fishing in the region.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Washington
Joe V. Prochaska
Arizona teachers face chronic shortages and stagnant pay
In Arizona the Education Association cites 200 to 400 teacher shortfalls as layoffs rise and recruitment slows. Superintendent Case notes many new entrants lack qualifications while salaries lag behind other vocations, contributing to ongoing staffing gaps.
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ENIX
Bae
Nationa Br Cawe
Arizona
Bie
Case
Cmse Estates
Arizona Aims for Full Naval Academy Quota
Phoenix reports May 4 that the Navy Bureau of Navigation seeks Arizona to secure its full midshipman quota for the next class at the Naval Academy at Annapolis and future classes. It asks state Superintendent C. C. Cave to identify bright capable boys.
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Arizona
Naval Academy
Phoenix
Bureau of Navigation of the
Navy Department
Ammapolls
Clase
Department
C. C.cave
Vaccinate Calves With O M Franklin Vaccine Advised
Cattlemen urged to use the germfree vaccine eggressin to protect calves. Serums advertised by Serum Co. claim full protection with no substitutes, emphasizing the vaccine’s effectiveness against calf illness.
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