Arizona Draft Call Extends Class 1 to May 26 Training
The Cochise county local draft board ordered 252 men from Class 1 to report to Camp Cody New Mexico for training with departures set over five days beginning May 26. Arizona totals include Apache Gila Graham Maricopa and Santa Cruz counties with calls affecting remaining Class 2 pools and later nationwide mobilization.
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Ivery
Cochise
Pri
Cap Cody
War Department
Gila
Graham
Maricopa
Santa Cre
Yavapal
Yama
Phoenix
National Army
Phooaly
Aina
Adjutant General
Arizona
Claee
Furote
Weta
Southwestern Arizona survey underway for water resources
Very complete data will soon become available outlining geology and water supply across Southwestern Arizona from Nogales to the Mexican boundary. Congressman Carl Hayden cites a U S Geological Survey letter confirming mapping and ongoing preparation of geological maps in Washington.
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Tycson
Great Desert
Arizona
Carl Hayden
United States Geological Survey
Santa Fe Parker
Nogales
Tucson
Washington
Cini
Letter from Front Describes Life in France and War Hardships
Postmaster Paul Smith receives a letter from Capt. W. G. Mellgren attached to the Royal Engineers. The writer describes gas, shelling, and constant danger in France, requests to share news with loved ones, and mentions fellow soldiers and rewards awaiting when home is possible. The letter conveys fatigue, danger, and longing amid ongoing combat conditions.
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Paul Smith
W. G. Mellgren
Royal Engineers
France
Capt. Mellgren
Bowie Street Sale Notes and Unclear Local Events
Fragmentary local notes describe Bowie street activity and a planned event or sale. The text mentions a parade or float under care and striped banner, with unclear scheduling and potential errors in threading names. Portions reference a Mr Coasey and references to local authorities or hosts, but many details are garbled.
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Coasey
Bowie
Will Brouiy
Fiat
Corres
Rowte
Typical Needs of Mines Fetaee Reee HINSOL Mining Camp
J W Watson Johnson reports in Cochise County northwest mining camp that ore from 1817 yielded silver lead and copper valued at 1 569 829 dollars, averaging 1812 per ton from 2108 tons. Output fell due to market conditions, copper price drops, and transportation costs affecting profitability.
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Re Ee Hinsol
J. Watson Johnson
Cochise County
Moreh Camper
U.S. Geological Survey
Zenitch
Peter
Carlessness Cited As Cause In Fatal Accident
In Tucson on May, a Board of Inquiry blamed carlessness for the Casagrande crash that killed 5 Williams and family members. The coroner’s inquest was postponed, with investigators detailing the auto wreck and speed factors.
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Carlessness
National Army Douglas regiments arrive to boost strength
Report from Camp Barry near Douglas describes the arrival of men to join the National Army regiment Antona's Own, with two regiments now stationed and a third en route. Officers and band arrived Tuesday, planned to move to Douglas soon, as the force nears war strength. Also notes a traffic crossing accident investigation near a station and funeral services in Casa Grande for Bentley Borzs with sister in Phoenix.
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Tombstone
John S
Williams
Reek
Wiliams
Amain Une
Casa Grande
Dorothy
Maurine
Fail
Renties
Douglas
Antona
Olask
Balk
National Army Regiment
Camp Jones
Court calendar opens with multiple cases and sentences
A chaotic court calendar notes hearings starting Monday May 23 with several defendants facing fines and prison terms. Assault on a police officer leads to a multi year state prison sentence, while other defendants receive probation and fines. The report mentions fines up to 326 dollars and sentences including four months labor plus fines, with references to local officials and court actions in Bisbee.
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Ren Edwarle
Jack Randel
John Agree
Sting
Stije Es
Tun Uwaret
Weston
Juarns
Donglax
Dent
Eranien
Peto
Tony
Fender
Aviauma
Walt
Lockwood
Wwe
Karl Labor
Bisbee Road
Grand Jury Encr Program At Tucson Court
A historic string of mentions notes the grand jury process in Tucson and the right to remain for those deported during enforcement actions. L P Wittars returned home from a business trip to El Paso and Bisbee.
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Cman
Arizona
Watt
L. PL Wittars
el Paso
Bisbee
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Vavapat
Cochisae
Boilemaker
Ola
Leon Springs
Texas
United States Army
Fort Huachuca
Lawrence P. Austih Tempe
Ariz
Field Artillery
Mathew J. Eberhardt
Arix
Charles W. Elchardt
Miami
Eugene P. Freierson
Nathaniel L
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Fort Huachaca
Day Jewell
Charles KE. Powell
Qeotillo
Ray W. Stanton
Morenci
Martin van Couvering
Superior
Eber Wi. Bennett
Benson
Francisco Vega
Vega
Mr. Hennett
Manuel Ballestero
Alfonso Moreno
Fallesteros
Vees
Haghin
Mr. Bennet
Fallemerson
Vera
Veen
Yes
Sherif Gus Welch
Sherif Rafferty
Vegas
Ant
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Onerater
Sherif Rennet White
Geunet Om
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Medics Board
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Withinge
Aister
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Phoenty
Fee Mither
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Cleveland
Ohio
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Mik Clevenson
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Corttre
Attesney
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Welock
Ne Mao
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Chy
Greenlee
Oravam
Santa Crer
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Mayford
Homer
Ernest J. Graf
D. C. Reconzone
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Etter
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Theo
Barney Harty
Iver
Snyder
Mawaie Miewitid
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Chitty
Kine
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Rosa
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Pomatsia
Jem
Ington
ACM Po Bs
May
Movine
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Catte
Asa Grande Pudsedey
Bisiors
Dorothy C. Willions
Dougas
AV Sandard
3 & Fe
Celock
Bentley
Slater
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Borzs
NEW Deere
Benson Lumber & Commercial Co
Benson, Arizona
Grand Jury
Encr Prograt Tucson
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