Mysterious James Case Ends in Peculiar Verdict
Ernie James verdict returned in Cochise County Superior Court after hours of delay with defendant carried in on a stretcher. Jury expresses scathing rebuke toward witness John Hughes and recommends charges of adultery. Court plans further action as doctors certify defendant’s condition and decide on next steps.
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Artmoma
Ernie James
C. J. Winn
James
Lockwoot
Weloek
Tre
Cours On & Streiches
Althoush
Hughar
H. Kunt
County Health Siicer
J. Strowd
HH Huehast
Lackwood
H. James
State of Arizona
John Hughes
Man
Beast
Coche
Arigona
Aljebes
Rona
Court of Jury
Hughes
Arizona
Superior Court of
Cochiseween
Range conditions near Mere deteriorating in Arizona report
The Department of Agriculture releases a weekly statement for May 15 noting cold winds and freezes in northern Arizona while southern counties report fair crop progress. Widespread frost in Verde Valley and upper Gila valley affects fruit and corn planting. overall range condition shows mixed to deteriorating conditions across regions with water shortages on southwestern irrigation projects.
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Thes Department of Agriculture
Arizona
Gila Valley
Cue
Verde Valley
Douglasite Indicted by Grand Jury
A Douglasite grand jury report names Tavcosos Mas 18 and others including Brandjury, Artond G W, Sanders, Bahota, Culpi, Strode. Indictments allege espionage ties and anti president rhetoric. Accusations reference Belgium, Lusitania, and “Cousin Jacks” as opposing forces in a wartime context.
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Tavcosos
Brandjury
Artond
G. W
Auras
Sanders
Tom Bahota
Tisan
Espionigethers
Iewe
Maxcred
Etx
Hisa
Belgium
Lusitania
United States
Fykota
John 1
Rocketeer
Omer Capitattere
Culpi
Bowie
Strode
Industry Embarrassed by Railroad Order
Phoenix May 22 an important hearing before the corporation commission on an application to prevent shipment of condensed milk in less than carload lots follows an order by the railroad administration fixing the minimum car capacity at 46660 pounds. The order could hurt the newest condensed milk plant in Phoenix with 25000 pound capacity and a local market.
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Phoenix
Corporation Commission
Railroad Administration
Red Cross Seeks Casualty Searchers For War Service
The American Red Cross calls for volunteers to become casualty searchers, under direction from the War Department Bureau of Communications. Volunteers will visit hospitalized soldiers, gather missing information, and relay messages to families, aiding wounded personnel and survivors in wartime.
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Clyde Ff. Armitane
American Red Cross
Fms
War Department
Isis
War Departments Bureau of Communications
America
Mabore
Connell
Arizona Food Administration reviews wheat and flour stocks
The Food Administration of Arizona reports 1 pound of flour in hands of chemists and dealers and 3,326,000 pounds of flour available in mills. Total 9,982,951 pounds. Six pounds per person per month allowed to sustain state seeds until next harvest and provide a surplus of 1,450,131 pounds of flour. This release frees equivalent wheat for allies, enough to feed 241,683 fighters in Europe for a month. Also notes an invitation to join a “tank brigade” in the national army as a compelling option for action seekers.
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Food Administration of
Arions
Chemitls
Europe
Bartender Classified as Necessary to War
A Cochise County draft case involves a man reclasified to Class 1 seeking Class 4 deferment as necessary to government war efforts. The bartender from Deming New Mexico claimed his role supported by friends and disputed cattle interests, with a pending report to the draft board as the process moves toward Monday evening.
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Cochise County
Deming
Jiaona
Federal authorities will prosecute Raymond Smith Nogales
Federal authorities announce prosecution of Raymond Balik charged in Cochise County court. Details from the Cochise deputies and county judgments are incomplete, with references to exams and service entrance affecting the case outcome. A related matter in Santa Cruz County is noted but unclear.
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Raymond Smith
Smith By
Smith Spa
Commetier
Pendaint
I Santa Graz
Clemency Urged for Arizonan in Sacramento Case
Sacramento reports a clemency plea for Albert Ryan, former president of a union, submitted from Governor Stephens office. Sentencing details indicate Ryan received eight terms related to a statewide incident involving a boy in Los Angeles and comments by a secretary. The petition seeks commutation or pardon.
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Sacramento
Teeltuoe
Caine
Ofce
William D. Stephens
Eclewienes
Albert Ryan
Uninet Inn Workers of
Lon Angeley
A Beautiful Gift to Sheriff Mystery of the Gold Star Gift
A mysterious gold star badge with diamonds arrived for Sheriff Cochike County, found on his desk with a note promising four more years. The sender remains anonymous, and the $200 value badge surpasses the inexpensive $1 badge the sheriff wore before.
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Mr. Welch
Cocney
Cochike County
Welch
Phelps Dodge Gives 250000 to Red Cross Campaign
May 22 The Phelps Dodge corporation announced a 250000 contribution to the Red Cross drive, with 200000 credited to New York City and 50000 allocated to New Mexico and Arizona. Arizona cities receive Bisbee 12000 Douglas 1000 Morenci 5000 Tombstone 1000 Prescott 2000. New credits include Tyrone 38000 and 12000.
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HED Cross
Douglas
Phelps Dodge Corporation
Red Cross
A. T. Thompson
Comany
New York
New Mexico
Arizona
Bisbee
Morenci
Tombstone
Prescott
Tyrone
Arizona extra session on war legislation opens
Phoenix May 21 the third Arizona legislature met in extraordinary session to extend franchise to military service members, fund civil defense, and set up a legal basis for a state court of defense. Gov Hunt condemned the Bisbee and Jerome deportations and urged restraint amid wartime policy.
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Solons
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
France
Transfer to American Corps Reach Far From Home
A World War I era letter recounts transfers to the American Corps and Expeditionary Forces. The writer notes active sorties, British forces, and ongoing fighting. He reassures family, imagines return after service, and signs as Capt V G Melagren with U.S. Army Gas Service unit in France. Phoenix city council adopts ordinance creating police reserves, placing the unit on an official basis with immediate effect.
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Kazinesrine
France
J. J
V. G. Melagren
U. 8
P.O
A.E.F
City Commission of
Phoenix
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