Land board stops leases longer than existing terms in state plan
Phoenix May 13 Following an open land department meeting an executive session voted unanimously to halt issuing or transferring leases beyond the current term as stated in existing documents. The move aims to reassess leases dating mostly from 1915 1916 with reappraisals and higher rentals for state lands. An accident involving Mr Almy and a Chevy near Mrs McClelland’s home endangered a year old child but resulted in no injuries.
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Phoenix
Land Department
Surrounded Carranza in Hills Vera Cruz May 14
Telegraph dispatches report Mexican revolutionary forces under General Obregon saying Carranza is surrounded near Rinconada in Puebla and may be forced to leave the country. Obregon offers safe passage and a guard to Vera Cruz, while Calles moves toward Mexico City from Juarez.
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Vera Cruz
Tarranza
San Ho Mo
Puebla
Hidalgo
Carranza
EL. Paso
Carransa
Mexico
Rinconado
Esperanza
Alvaro Obregon
Robert V. Pesquiera
el Paso
General Obreon
Plutarco Elias Calles
Mexican Revolutionary Forces
Juarez
Jose Lopez Lira
Jose Gonzales Escobar
Chihuahua
Calles
Mexico City
Manuel Privio
Callies
Mines in Yavapai Ruling Raises Valuations
The state tax commission announced increased valuations for well developed but non producing mines in Yavapai county and planned higher assessments for mines and utilities statewide. It noted boosts for Winslow Holbrook Apache en Coconino ranges, the Apache railroad, and a new sawmill at Cooley. Governor Campbell heads to Superior to speak at the Williams presentation.
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Phoenix
State Tax Commission
Yavapai
Winslow
Holbrook
Apache
Coconino
Great New
Cooley
Apache County
French May Enter Senate Race In Arizona Politics
Rumors from Bisbee on May 14 claim R. N. French county attorney plans to seek the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate to oppose Senator Marcus A. Smith. French declined to confirm the report when questioned last night.
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Senate
Bisbee
R. N. French
United States
Arizona
French
Marcus A. Smith
Mr. French
Increases in Tax Valuations in Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona counties Yavapai Coconino Navajo and Apache will see higher assessed property values per the Arizona State Tax Commission after its annual inspection. The commission tours led to planned increases in grazing lands and town properties in Holbrook and Cooley. It also noted a booming Timio region mill producing 200000 feet daily and reported Keams Canyon coal deposits with millions of tons open for lease under federal act.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Lax Commission
Yavapai
Coranina
Navajo
Apache
Cosomine
Holbrook
Cooley
Gila
Coury
St Ae
Timio
Navajo County
Keam’s Canyon
Southwest
Act of Congress
Surprise Party Honors Mrs Sincoe at Congregational Parlor
Philathea Parlor at the Congregational church hosted a farewell surprise for Mrs. Sincoe, teacher of the Philathea Bible class. The event featured a darkened entry, a joyous gathering, and a gold brooch gift from Jase on behalf of the Philatheas. Attendees included Mrs. Sincoe, Mrs. Westervelt, and multiple other members and guests.
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Congregational Church
Sincoe
Tucson Assured of Square Deal by Sen. Ashurst
Senator Henry Ashurst promised Tucson would receive equal census consideration and attention to enumerating residents. He denied plans to run for state senate and said further papers would follow. Senator Smith would also address the census reopening request.
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Tucson
Sen
Ashurst
Henry Ashurst
Phoenix
Chamber of Commerce
United
State Senate
Smith
SHING LIVESTOCK OUT FROM MEXICO
Cattlemen say stock owners rush to move cattle to the American side before possible government action. Mexican grass fed stock described as healthier than in years, with 27 packers across the West reporting good steers fetching high prices.
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Nogales
Mexico
Oigy
Fuller bill approved expands 1812 Mexican and Civil War pensions
President Wilson has signed the Muller bill now law, increasing pensions for veterans of the War of 1812 the Mexican War and the Civil War and for widows and orphans. Eligible Civil War veterans with 60 days service receive 50 dollars monthly, disability cases 72 to 90 dollars, and dependents 20 to 30 dollars per child under 16.
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Glowr
James Wiley
Bureau Ofpartment of the Interior
Wilson
Muller
Mexico
News Briefs: Six Bottles Tequila Found in Beans
In Tucson on May 14 six bottles of tequila were found inside a box of beans. Orteco was arrested by Special Officer Kelly and Deputy Sheriff Mebure after an investigation led by Ralph Colvin and Joe 3. He faces charges for violating the Reed amendment by transporting tequila from El Paso. The defendant said the beans were given to him by an unknown person in El Paso for delivery to a man in Vail who did not appear at the station.
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Tucson
Orteco
Pacific
Kelly
Southern Pacific
Mebure
Ralph Colvin
Joe
el Paso
Department of
Vail
Newspaper Man Encounters Thrilling Theater Incident
MD Tracy, United Press border state correspondent, reports a tense near-miss at Grang Theater as a suspicious man pursued him. Tracy dodged and fled toward the exit while theater staff steadied him, prompting a joke about escaping through a mirror.
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M.D. Tracy
Border State
United Press
Grang Theater
per_son
Douglas Dispatch
State board refuses appeal over land lease rights
CE Schilling filed a complaint in Phoenix Superior Court against the state land department and Commissioner Moeur alleging that after applying to lease Cochise County land another applicant, A Redus, was allowed to proceed. The suit claims the department refused to recognize the right of appeal or prepare a transcript for Cochise County. The complaint seeks a court order directing the commissioner to prepare and submit the transcription.
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Schil_ling
Land Department
Moeur
Su]perior
Cochise County
Scockise
Hunt Confirmation Recommended for Arizona Governor
Washington May 14 Confirmation of former Governor Hunt of Arizona as American minister to Siam was recommended by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by 11 to 4. Four Republicans and seven Democrats supported the nomination while four Republicans opposed, with the vote delayed pending inquiry into charges of sympathy with the W. W. HUNT thanks Senator Smith Phoenix May 14 Former Gov G W P Hunt said he was pleased by the committee recommendation and expected swift Senate confirmation, crediting Senator Smith for support during hearings.
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Washington
Hunt
Arizona
Siam
Senate Foreign Relations
Smith Phoenix
G. W. P. Hunt
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Smith
Arisona
Inga
Senate
Regard Farm Bureau As Organization Of Promise To Farmers
Arizona farmers keep in touch with movements representing land workers. The National Farm Bureau unites state and local bureaus, claiming strong national reach with about a million members. Its Legislation Committee in Washington back major measures including the Connor Harshman cooperative marketing bill and truth in fabric backed by wool producers.
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Farm Bureau
Phoenix
Arizona
National Farm Bureau
Bureau
Legislaise Committee
Washington
Connor Harshiman
Rebid for Lyman Dam Work Ordered After Jurisdiction Issue
May 14 That the state loan board lacked jurisdiction when it awarded bids for the Lyman dam the board announced all bids were rejected and new bids would be invited on Saturday by the Lyman Water Company. The April 19 bid for 151000 by D Rondall and associates of St Johns is voided due to bond delays. Udall expected to submit a bid on Saturday.
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Phoenin
Ftte
Lyman Dam
Boart
Lyman Water Company
D. Rondall and Associates of
St Johns
Udall
Alvaro Obregon
Carranza
Mexico
City of
Adolfo de la
Senora Ovat Aen
Jury Excused Until Monday In Bisbee Court
Judge Lockwood excused the jury until Monday after a 13 day service. The Southwest Lumber Company vs J Smith et al verdict for the plaintiff valued at 1587.50. Ellis pleaded guilty to fault and was fined 250 with two months to pay. He must give up jitney work. Ireland pled guilty to petty larceny and received two months in county jail. another case was dismissed.
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Lockwood
Southwest Lumber Company
J. Smith
Stem
Ellis
Bisbee
Robert Ireland
Aguilar Diguez Murguia Barragan and Others Slain
El Paso report details the capture and deaths tied to the Carranza regime as generals Aguilar Murguia Barragan and others are slain. The bulletin says Obregon ordered restraint, and the revolutionists claim gains across Mexico with officials announcing closures and moved borders.
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Dieguez
Murguia
Barragan
EL Paso
Texas
Mexico
Yucans
Campeche
Chiapas
California
Liberal al Party
Uuttetin
Carranza
Apideco
Midalga
Official reports tell of Carranza's overthrow
Dispatches from state department sources say protections to Americans and other foreigners were pledged by victorious factions and no emergency was seen. Reports describe revolts near Cordoba and movements of rebel leaders as Mexico faces a potential shift in government formation.
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Carranza
Washington Rovernment
Bee
Mexico
Villa Signals Retirement From Outlaw Life
Villa, Mexico May 12 reports indicate Pancho Villa plans surrender of a large portion of his forces to the Sonora revolutionary army at Chihushushy. Prior negotiations suggested envoys would meet Villa, who awaited the emissaries as talks began amid ongoing military activity and reports of violence.
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Juarez
Mexico
Pranpisco Villa
Sonora
Chihushushy
Méogni
Grtd
Villa
Theonora
Eurerio Martinez
Ube
Bow Hua City
Gore
Carranza forces fight on as revolution rages near Mexico City
Dispatches report Carranza loyalists directing troops against rebels in villages and near Meziro City while pursuing positions along a railroad. Reinforcements and artillery moved to San Marcos. Reports note deaths by suicide near Meziro and capture of several enemy units. Rebels claim broad control. government officials prepare to move capital command.
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Carranza
Jes of Artillers
San Marcos
Rete
Sepaiee Arizona
Iestra Cireque
Muerto
Mexico City
Congress
Sonera
Elecen
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eTorue
Ton
Jin Nogales
Sonora V Carransa
Nomuler
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