Spite and Sleepers in Cochise County Debate
The Southwest rail dispute hinges on Southern Pacific action to remove the Tucson sleeper and demands that Cochise County receive a sleeper in retaliation. Citizens argue the move harms the old pueblo and that both the Tucson and Phoenix sleepers deserve steady service to serve regional needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
el Paso
Southwestern
Cochise County
Cochise
Phoenix
Donson
S. P
Tyson
Ser
Vice
Bisbee Leader Calls for Petition Over Removal Signatures
Frank Vaughn, Bisbee labor chief and prominent citizen, Critical of Douglas stunt on removal petitions. He signed with belief it would aid Bisbee but now wants Bisbee names removed if Bisbee cannot influence Tombstone. He favors Bisbee first and rejects Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Vaughn
Bisbee
Douglas Brnes
Bishee
Tombstone
Douglas Hever
Commentary on Referendum and Press Censorship Twist
The piece surveys political maneuvering around a Highway Commission referendum and criticizes press stunts. It notes distrust toward officials, a proposed anti liquor mailing angle, and cites varied reactions from Douglas to Arizona headlines, ending with a note on a new divorce law delaying remarriage.
Douglas Petition Signatures Mention Oscar Gall
The Prospector notes that when the County Seat Removal petition is reviewed Editor Clark of the Review may gain prominence. It accuses certain Douglas participants of duplicating signatures while Oscar Gall, secretary of the Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Mines, stands apart as a distinct figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Review
Douglas
Oscar Gall
Sheriff Commissioned to Register in Arizona War Census
Governor Campbell orders immediate federal registration of all males 21 to 30 in Cochise County Arizona. Sheriff, County Recorder, and County Physician to form the board. June registration day set with a state holiday. Officials warned of arrests and fines for noncompliance. 10,000 eligible men estimated. gatherings to be organized with no pay for officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Campbell
United States War Department
Phoenix
Anna
Harry Wheeler
Tombstone
Arizona
Thomas E Campbell
Federal Registration Board
Guy C. Welch
Campbell
Ray B. Krebs
Tod
Bisbee
Cochise County
Wheat Crop Fails Throughout Sonora
May 22 reports indicate wheat crop failure across Sonora Douglas areas. U S. supply limits for export heighten food outlook foreboding for fall and winter. Arrivals describe yields not more than one half in many places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Sonora
United States
Notice of Land Selections in Arizona by State
State of Arizona files grant selections and indemnity land selections with the U S Land Office Phoenix listing multiple list and serial numbers, tract descriptions by township range and sections, with protests allowed during publication period and before final approval. Names include J L Irvin and John J Birdno with dates in 1917 and references to acts of Congress and land offices in Phoenix Arizona.
Cochise Murderer Escapes From Prison
Word has reached that Luther C Price, convicted for the murder of To Wilson in the Chiricahua mountains, escaped from Clifton road camp. Price killed Wilson, hid the body in a well, stole horses and gear, and tried to sell them. He was captured after, and is suspected in other local disappearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochise
Luther C Price
Clifton Road
Luther Price
Wilson
Chiricahua Mountaina
Hhen
Price
Contested Land Claims and Indemnity Selections in Arizona
Notices from the United States Land Office Phoenix Arizona detailing contests to homestead entries and indemnity land selections in Maricopa Pima Yavapai Coconino and other counties. Includes dates of publications and procedural instructions for contest responses, names of protesting parties and officials J L Irvin and John J Birdno.
Notice of indemnity land selection in Arizona proceedings
United States Land Office in Phoenix notices that protests or contests to indemnity land selection listed as List No. 161 Serial No. 03329 may be filed during a five week publication period and before final approval. Dated March 5, year unknown, with first publication March 1 and March 25 dates reflected.
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State of
Arizona
Ariona
Go & Rom
Phoenix
Tve
General Land Ofice
Congress
United States Land Office
Gramy Selection
Mari Opt
Pima
Yavapai
Coconino
General Land Office
Department of the Interior
Fred M. Clark
Courtland
Artona
Comtestee
John C
Cochise Couey
Mexico
United States
National Guard
Ree
Tstered Mail
State of Arizona
Hee Ita
Rome
Arioona
Aroma
Joeite
Ostzee
Ie SR
G. & Srm
Amu
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tombstone Epitaph
Giragi Brothers
Tombstone Daily Prospector
Highway Commission
Commission
Bette
Ang Re
Douglas International
Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Mines
Tucson Star
Oscar Goll
Louisville Courier Journal
JL. Irvin
Hegieter
Joan J. Birdno
G&s
IRV Register
John J. Birdno
Roe
Asia
J. i. Irvin
NWA
Asaz
Lirvin
Register
PEN
Erate
Beneft
Maricopa
J. L. Irvin
United State Land Office
Phoeus
John J Birdno
Lote
Seria
JL Irvin
National Sik Hosiery Company
East Main St. Ave
Chicago
A. Robinson
Archer
Robert Meisterhans
Art ‘Rome
Ady
United
States Land Office
Phoenix, Arizona
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