Statewide school fund apportionment totals 761,736.65
Phoenix May 18. State superintendent Elsie Toles announces apportionment of 761,736.65 to fourteen counties from state and permanent school funds. Funds come from rentals of state lands and taxation. Amounts based on 15.20 per capita with warrants to county superintendents within days. County shares and child counts listed for Apache Cochise Coconino Gila Graham Maricopa Navajo Pima Pinal Santa Cruz Yavapai Yuma and others.
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Phoenix
Mise Elsie Toles
Charles W Fairfield
Tsmond
Farhart
Treasuer Sald
Apache
Fitehegs
Cochise
Coconing
Gila
Graham
Faricopa
Navajo
Pima
Pinal
Santa Cruz
Yavapant
Yuma
Optimistic outlook from Greenway on eastern trip
John C. Greenway general manager of Calumet and Arizona Mining reports rising business activity nationwide after weeks in New York Washington DC and Mexico. He cites exhausted copper surplus a stronger lead market and easier money east with building trades improving. Greenway notes track laying at Abumada and Frapelon Chihuahua with shipments to El Paso smelter planned by August 1.
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Bisbee
John C. Greenway
Calumet & Arizona Mining Company
Warren
New York
Washington
Mexico
Greenway
Phoenix
Ie Poimk
Blende
Colo
Young Mines Company
McDonald
Roosevelt Dam
Dos Cabezas
Central Coper Company
Line
Central Bay—Rk. S. Billings
Dwight Woodbridge
American Ore Corporation
Woodbridge
Douglas
Copper Queen
P. G. Beckett
Fire at El Tajo mine leaves three dead and four missing
A mine fire at El Tajo near Rosario Sinaloa began at 2 pm Tuesday and was extinguished this afternoon. Four died, three unaccounted for, and two were badly burned. Gasoline explosion blamed. shaft flooding feared as lower levels may flood before pumps operate. The mine is owned by Bradbury interests in Los Am. Yuma ships 14 carloads of beet seeds to California markets.
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Tucson
el Tajo
Rosario
Sinaloa
Southern Pacific de Mexico
Bradbury
Los Am
Fetes
Reward Offered for Golden State Express Bandits in Tucson
Bo Hughes, special agent for the Southern Pacific, offers a 300 dollar reward for each bandit involved in the attempted holdup of the Golden State Express near Jayne station early Monday. The reward applies for sworn testimony leading to arrests and convictions. details on specific bandits and the mall car target remain unclear.
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Tucson
Golden State Express
Jayne Station
Bo Hughes
Southern Pacific Railroad
Americ Halfway Express Company
Sint Mo
Evpress
Cameron Will Not Be Tried in Perjury Case
Phoenix news reports that Ralph Cameron, Arizona's first Republican U.S. senator, will not be tried for perjury. Federal Judge Wo. Van Fleet sustained Cameron's demurrer to an indictment alleging omitted campaign receipts totaling over 25,000 dollars. The judge ruled the facts alleged were immaterial and insufficient to constitute perjury, stating Cameron could receive funds but be punished only for expenditures beyond the legal limit.
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Phoenix
Ralph It Cameron
United States
Arizonia
van Fleet
Car Cron
Vas Fleet
Camerom
Cameron
Mexican Bandit Trial for August Border Raid Begins
Manuel Martinez stands trial in Nogales Superior Court for leading a group of Mexicans who crossed the border in August to murder Postmaster and Mrs Frank Pearson in Rab y Arizona. Elizabeth Purcell of San Marcos Texas testifies he fired at her, identifies all bandits, and witnesses the Pearson killings. Irene Pearson and Marjorie Pearson also testify as the state rests its case.
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Nogales
Manuel Martinez
Toundar
Frank Pearson
Raby
Ariz
Becan
Elizabeth Purcell
San Marcos
Tesas
Purcell
Pearson
Irene Pearson
Martinez Ax
Pearsons
Texas
Marjorie Pearson
Aenna
Douglas Youth Injured On Ore Train Beating Route
May 18 Juan Valen suela a 17 year old youth of Douglas attempted to beat his way on an ore train from Don Luis to Douglas. His foot was badly mashed when caught between bumper cars. Train crew heard his screams and stopped. He was taken to Osborne, treated by Dr. N. C. Bledece, dressed, then sent to the Douglas county hospital.
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Bisbee
Juan Valensuela
Douglas
Don Luis
Ind
Osborne
N. C. Bledece
Vali
Ensuela
Jury Verdict in Slain Bandit Case Near Tucson
A Tucson inquest returns a verdict on the death of T. Pmgat from gunshot wounds inflicted by Harry So Stewart. Evidence shows bandits attempted a robbery on the Golden State Limited eight miles west of Tucson. a thermos bottle with nitroglycerin was found among their effects. Authorities secured explosives and other items, while investigators sought the bandits’ identities and locations of accomplices.
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Tucson
Pmgat
Harry So Stewart
Express Messenger
Los Angeles
Dafat
Golden State Limited
Stewart
Trate
Daniels White
Darrele
Thiget
Raneh
Ren Denters
Dimmer Headlight Law Prompts Sheriff Arrests Upheld
Motorists warned of a new dimmer headlight law restricting headlight reach to 7% feet and mounting height to 48 inches. Deputies will arrest violators to prevent blinding glare and reduce collisions. Additional targets include ensuring two headlights and a tail light for safe night driving.
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Sheriff
Serious oil fire at Copper Queen smelter threatens gallons of oil
May 18 at Douglas a potential oil tank blaze was halted by Copper Queen smelter workers. Woodwork near a large oil tank caught fire and men formed a bucket brigade while mains water was kept off. Chief Nemeck arrived with a firefoam tank but fire did not ignite. Cause believed to be smelter smoke stack.
Miner Killed In Cole Shaft No 3
May 18 George Staley a 55 year old miner was killed at Cole Shaft No 3 on the C A property. He entered the cage with drill steel which caught on shaft wall as the cage moved pinning him. Death was instantaneous. Staley of Warren leaves a widow and three children. He formerly lived in Tombstone and worked at Boom shaft and machine shops.
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Cole Shaft
Bisbee
George Staley
Cole Shaft No. 3
Pinn‘ng
Staley
Warren
Mr. Staley
Tombstone
Weekly Mining Review reports on exports and production plans
The Weekly Mining Review outlines ore exports, mine reopenings, and capacity aims across several districts. It notes Am erican Silver receivership, Copper Queen and Telluride shipments, and planned mill installations while mentioning finance and personnel changes.
Ore Smuggling Case Arrests Near Nogales
May 18 report from Nogales details the arrest of John Sehnar of Tucson and Pedro Mendes of Cananes while attempting to sell 400 pounds of high grade gold and silver ore to a local assaying firm. The complaint alleges the ore originated in Sonora and was smuggled into the United States as federal commissioner OConnor presides.
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Nogales
Arta
John Sehnar
Tucson
el Tigre
Sonora
Pedro Mendes
Cananes
Yestoany
United States
O'Connor
Mexican Bandit Convicted by Jury in Hang Sentencing
In Nogales on May 18 Manuel Martinez posted 500 bail each as seven bandits were rounded up after raiding Ruby, Arizona. Officers allege Mendez transported the gang from Cananea to near San Pedro, with Schwab paying Mendez 15 for driving the car. Postmaster and men were killed in the incident, marking a rare border crime for the area.
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Martinez
Mendez
Ariz
Pontoff
Schwab
Cananea
Frank Nogales
San Pedro
One Suspect Taken For Transit Robbery
Tucson May 1 A pipefitter, Hiehand Ro Starr, was arrested at home on a warrant charging him in the attempted robbery of a railroad express car. Bond set at 2000, preliminary examination scheduled for May 27. The case notes that Richard Starr and others allegedly boarded the train to rob the express car. Dugat was killed in the attempted hold up. Starr’s survivors listed. Authorities expect further arrests as the gang is pursued.
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Tucson
Chane Feinen
Jaynes
Hiehand
Ro Starr
Eritt
F Daniele
Skeritf Daviels
Trans
Tadee Peau
Edward Ste Gristin
Welock
Stary
Richard Starr
Ducat
John Toe
Richard Row
Shivers
Otter
Soul Express
Memorial Day Observance Urged by Arizona Acting Governor
1922 proclamation by Acting Governor Ernest Roe Hall urges Memorial Day ceremonies on May 20 in Arizona. Call to honor fallen servicemen, decorate graves, and support veterans with poppy symbol fund and remembrance of World War I dead.
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Harald
Fares
Flanders
France
Han Roman
Arizona
State of
Arima
Phoenix
Capitol
Ernest Ro Hall
Tur Nerves High As Gang Member Executed in Court
A gang member pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to death by a superior court jury after a brief 15 minute deliberation. The defendant admitted gang ties but claimed leadership in the shooting of Placido Silvas. The only other accused, Jerom-Verde, faced murder charges as the trial concluded. Mesa announces plans for a modern automobile park and the Max Delta mine upgrade will enlarge Phoenis Mill.
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Svacsoe
Martine J
Placido Silvas
Martinea
Mesa
Phoenis
Max Delta
Prominent Douglas Merthaes Marry in Episcopal Church
Douglas businessman Jearles La Pine and Miss Josephine Nelson were married yesterday evening at 5:30 in Douglas. The ceremony was led by Reverend Si at the Episcopal church, marking a notable local union.
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Douglas
Jearles la Pine
Mise Josephine Nelson
Episcopal Church
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