Cochise County Highway Plan Delayed By Board Meeting
Federal loan help for Cochise County is described as the county’s farms may access funds via the Federal Farm Loan Board and the Federal Land Bank. The report lists road projects totaling 912,400 with tentative routes from Douglas to Willcox and Benson to Pima, but the board delays election action until June 2 to complete maps and specifications.
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Central
Douglas
Witlcox
Bowie
Graham County
Bengon
Tres Alamos
Benson
Pima County
Yy Canyon Higheay
Hereford Navo
Forrest Ranch
Gleeson
West Welly
Chirleatina Mountains
Rodeo
New Mexico
Hilltop Mine
Biabee-Douglas
Ramtral Highway
Wier Hole
National Farm Loan Associations
County
Federal Farm Loan Board
Federal Land Bank of
Berkeley
Coetow
Livestock and Ranges Show General Improvement in Arizona
Telegraphic and mail reports indicate proved range and stock conditions in Arizona and western New Mexico are improving. Stock in most areas are good, despite poor conditions near Grand Canyon and Seligman. Coronado National Forest notes excellent range, green grass, and potential fat cattle within three weeks. Crop progress in northern counties is favorable with oats, corn, beans, and potatoes planted. irrigated areas show good progress in cotton, cantaloupes, wheat, and truck crops. alfalfa and barley harvests continue. Cantaloupes ahead of last year. apricots and first potatoes being marketed.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Grand Canyon
Seligman
Coronado
National Forest
Rich Strike at Ford Mine Phoenix
At Ford Gold and Silver Maes company a mere 16 feet from a reported $125 ore patch the assay reports gold and silver ore worth $300. A three foot time spar stratum yields $20 in metals. Superintendent Warren moves rails and equipment for expanded work as a Jeffery Quad truck is purchased. Ore shipments to Humboldt start soon as Patagonia secures electric light service.
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FORD
Phoenix
Ford Gold and Silver Maes Company
Warren
Jeffery
Humboldt
Arizona Commission to Fight Cattle Freight Rate Rise
May 21 Phoenix—The Arizona Corporation Commission moves to block proposed rate equalization by raising all cattle and sheep freight rates to the current top level. A May 27 hearing in San Francisco will discuss proposed changes. The commission plans protests to the railroad and urges stockmen and sheep owners to do likewise. Current Arizona to Mississippi Valley cattle and sheep rates run $168 to $185 per car, with the goal to set all rates at $185.
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Phoenix
State
Railroad Administration
Arizona
Mississippi Valley
Commission
Santa Fe
Night Search Finds Drowned Woman Near Evergreen
After an all night search the body of Mrs. W. B. Terry was recovered about 500 yards below the headgates at Evergreen, nine miles from the crash site. The steering car overturned into the Arizona canal. her husband rescued the others but could not save her.
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Yenin
W. B. Terry
Evergreen
Arizona Canal
Acciden
Murder on the rails in Tucson man dies after failed boarding
Deputy Sheriff Ezekiels reports Anastacio Reyes died near the Southern Pacific tracks beside the bus house after attempting to board a fast moving train to Phoenix. He missed his grip and was flung against the car. Two Mexicans found him alive and moved him to the scene, laying his bundle beside him.
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Tucson
Deuty
Ezekiels
Anastacio Reyes
Southern Pacific
Phoenix
Colony scheme for growing cot near Tucson
A project to grow cotton near Tucson is outlined in a colony scheme. The proposal details land use, cultivation plans, and expected yields for a future agricultural settlement in the region.
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Tucson
Rickenbacker recounts major air duel with Albatross squad
Captain Edward Rickenbacker and Reed Chambers, son of Mr and Mrs J S Chambers of Tombstone, describe a dogfight over Germany in which four Albatross fighters approached from Thisacourt. The two American pilots drew them off, broke their formation, and forced the enemy to dive back into German airspace, showcasing courage and skill. The account highlights Chambers as a daring but cautious ally and notes Chambers later earned seven official victories.
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Rickenbacker
Los Angeles Examiner
Edwont Rickeenbacker
Read Chambers
J. 8. Chambers
Tombstone
Young Chambers
Reed Chambers
Germanines
Thisacourt
Reed
Mack
Ovier
Seriment
Furaine
United States
Germany
Thisucourt
Supreme Court Reverses Cochise Land Lease ruling
Phoenix May 21 The Arizona Supreme Court reversed a Maricopa superior court ruling ordering the state to lease grazing lands in Cochise County to C M Caldwell. The court directed dismissal, holding the land commissioner may exercise discretion and Caldwell should have appealed to the state land board first.
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Phoenix
Boafrd
Moyer
Mack
Prickard
Land Department Leasing Division
State Supreme Court
Lyman
Maricopa
C. M. Caldwell
Cochise County
Caldwell
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Ad Commissioner
Land Board
Land Commissioner
State Land Commissioner
Howe to Florence for tax inspections on mining levies
Charles R. Howe, chairman of the state tax commission, traveled from Phoenix to Florence. He plans to inspect Pinal and Pima counties as sensors on their mining property levies before returning. The Phoenix pavement of the Apache Trail was advocated.
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Phoenix
Charles R. Howe
State Tax Commission
Florence
Howe
Pinal
Pima County
Exploring Cannibal Isles 18 This Woman's Hobby
Mrs Martin Johnson describes her passion for dangerous expeditions with husband. She recounts travels to uncharted South Seas islands where cannibals live, claiming she survived perilous jungles and wash trivia of voyage. The couple left San Francisco for a jungle visit in unexplored lands.
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Martin Je
Martin Johnson
South Seas
San Francisco
Ialands
U S Melts And Ships 25600000 Silver Dollars
U S wartime metal moves from melt to ship for India. Director of the Mint says 265 million dollars worth of silver were melted and sent, trains guarded with armed guards cross the country, each brick about 62 pounds valued at ten thousand dollars, signaling silver bullion demand will keep prices high for years.
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Washington
India
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Francisco
United States Treasury
New Orleans
United States
Santa Fe releases 150000 acres in Navajo Reserve
Phoenix May 21. A recent act of congress transfers 150000 acres of Navajo Reservation land to the Santa Fe railroad in exchange for 159000 acres to be chosen in the public domain in northern New Mexico. Messages from Washington notified the local land office today.
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Phoenix
Santa Pe Railroad
Leven
Washington
Government to 31,000,000 at Naco plans
Local officials report War Department plans to invest 2 million in Naco fortifications and housing similar to Nogales and Douglas. Cochise County Board, led by Chair Adame, will ratify the land lease at the June 2 meeting, with 40 acres for barracks and quarters.
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M. Roberts
Sid Smyth
Tombstone
Naco
C. BE. Adame
War Department
Inne
Nogales
Douglas
Taylor to be released from duty under governor order
The War Department in Washington prepared to grant immediate release for Capt. Arthur Taylor of the 158th Regiment, recently returned from France, with Governor Campbell offering him the adjutant general post. A telegram from the adjutant general’s office noted Taylor is on leave and urged discharge if not at Fort Bliss, directing word to Douglas, Arizona. Colonel C W Harris contests the governor’s plan, seeking court injunction to block interference with the adjutant general’s office.
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Phoenix
War Department
Washington
Arthur €. Taylor
158Th
France
Campbell
United States Adjutant General
Vitch
Taylor
Fort Biles
Douglas
Ariz
C W. Harris
Suyerior Court
Fail to Find Lost Woman in Big Hunt Hoenig
May 19. Carrie Hedstrum remains missing from the ranch home north of Phoenix for more than a week. Deputy Sheriff Jim Troutman led deputies and residents in a desert search near the Aliena canal but found no trace. No further steps will be taken until relatives provide new clues or additional information.
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Sheriff's Office
Cage Crash At Bottom of Shaft In Calumet & Cochise Mine
Bisbee May 20 A serious accident was averted when a cage in the Calumet and Cochise shaft descended at high speed due to a wrong valve being operated. The lower deck was damaged. In another shaft a cage stopped 15 feet from the bottom while cables piled up, requiring a new rope. otherwise, damage was minor.
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Bisbee
Calumet & Cochise
Lynx Creek Placer Ground Sale and Jerome-Shea Shipment Resumption
A Lynx Creek placer ground including equipment is offered for 40000 dollars. Jerome-Shea resumes shipments of lore to clients, signaling renewed supply.
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Lynx Creek
Jerome—Shea
Bandit Chief Hanged in Cananea Raid Case
May 21 report from Douglas identifies Alber to Alcavar as a bandit sub chief of Fang, linked to the Cananea raid that killed five policemen and looted a bank and four shops on May 4. He allegedly begged for life before execution, promising to reveal hiding places for stolen funds and shop loot.
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Douglas
Cananea
Fang
Mparcan
Sonora
Alberto Alcavar
Carlos Plank
Antonio Flores
Maytorena Army
Alcavar
Agua Prieta
Coustas
Lfe
Banco Metrontil
Douglas Kidnapping Report Not Received
May 21 report from Washington to the federal government had forced to Governor Campbell the evidence in its investigation of the alleged kidnapping of Dr Huerty and others including an American citizen Alfonso Leyva at Douglas. No such report had been received in the governor's office. An investigation by Cochise county's attorney was said to have been conducted. The Washington report included an allegation that Cochise county officials were involved in the kidnapping. Governor Campbell left last night for New York to welcome returning soldiers.
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Thoenin
Washingon
Campbell
Dr Huerty
Alfonso Leyva
Douglas
Cochise County
Washington
State Department
New York
Arizona
Prairie dog campaign urged to finish extermination
Government expert G. Lewis reports progress on a prairie dog eradication drive this winter. He notes six dogs killed representing about ten percent of targets on Busenbark and Riggs ranches and urges relentless efforts to complete the campaign and eliminate all remaining animals.
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Willuox
F. G. Lewis
Eine
Estimable Woman Passes Away at Courtland
Mrs. 3. F. Burnett aged 44 died at her home near Courtland at 6 30 am in May. Born in Texas she had lived in Sulphur Springs valley ten years and was active in school work as organizer and board secretary. Survived by husband and nine children. Funeral at Pearce cemetery at 10 20 am. May er an illness of several.
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3. F. Burnett
Courtland
Texas
Sulphur Sprices Valley
Whipple Barracks Labor Sets $6.50 Daily Wage
In Prescott on May 20 Maj. C. F. Coffin reports that hundreds of carpenters at Whipple Barracks have served notice demanding daily wages of $6.50. The rate would apply to Prescott and surrounding areas as Col. R. W. Bliss from the West Eaton general hospital assumes charge of Whipple Hospital.
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Prescott
C. F. Coffin
Whipple
Col
R. W. Bliss
General Hospital
West Eaton
Ind
Whipple Hospital
Phoenix Candy Factory Reaches One Ton Daily Capacity
A Phoenix candy factory completed work on its expansion enabling a daily output of one ton. The move boosts local production and may affect nearby suppliers and job creation.
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Phoenix
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Federal Land Tank
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J.T. Proffit
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Elmer D. Harris
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Cersai
Patagonia
Arizona Commission
Cochise CO
U.S
Navajo
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Whipple Barracks
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