Cameron backs suspension of mining assessment in Cochise
Senator Ralph Cameron of Arizona expresses support for suspending assessment work on mining claims in Cochise County. The 4 petitioners, signed by numerous claim owners, sent the request via Attorney L Wool of Tombstone. Cameron notes both merits and demerits, favors legislation, and asks that the petitioners be informed of his views.
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Cochike County
Ralph Cameron
L Wool
Tombstone
Wool
Cameron
Woolery
Cochise County
Maine
Arizona asbestos mines prove a valuable asset
Specimens from the Arizona Asbestos association mine in Chrysolite Gila county were shown to the state tax commission yesterday. Commissioners noted the mineral's superior fibre quality versus California amphobole. Valuation for assessment not decided. About 125 workers currently employed, down from 200 last year. Fiber product hauled to Rice for shipment to eastern plants.
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Arizona Asbestos Association
Chrysolite
Gila County
State Tax Commission
California
Charles R. Howe
Frank Luke
EA. Hughes
Lyman Dam Area Offers Fertile Farms North Arizona
Lyman dam ready to flood 19 000 acres west of St Johns in northern Arizona. The land promises ideal climate for farming with four crops yearly, including fruit and vegetables. St Johns population about 1600 lies on Little Colorado river at 5600 feet, near Holbrook field and Springer well with coal prospects nearby.
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Holbrook Field
Springer
St Johns & Texas Company
Copper ore strikes link Boras and Night Hawk mines
In Bisbee on May 25 miners report two linked strikes in the Boras mine at Don Lists and the adjacent Night Hawk property. Sulphide ore, chiefly chalcopyrite and pyrite, widens with depth as a crosscut connects the beds, with early estimates promising high value ore though tonnage remains undetermined. Local miners call the find promising and the two claims appear in the same ore bed.
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Boras
Don Lists
Night Hawk
Wan
Winge
Cinse
Min
Ope
Arizona Seeks Army Excess Trucks for Highway Use
The Arizona state highway department urged U S Senators Cameron and Ashurst to tie the army appropriations bill to a plan allowing distribution of Hecht trucks and automobiles to Arizona for highway construction. Officials argued immediate sale would shaft dealers and fail to realize full value, affecting over a billion vehicles involved.
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State Bygy
Todgs
United States
Cameron and
Ashurst
Army
Hecht
Senny Ashurat
Thomas Maddock
Dili
Hghway Department
Arizona backs efforts to curb low rail rates
Arizona, joined by Utah area states, opposes a railroad faction cutting transcontinental freight rates to Pacific Coast points while bypassing intermediate destinations. Telegrams to the Arizona corporation commission and Roland Johnson of the chamber of commerce confirm cross state support. Nevada and Montana commissions also sent telegrams.
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Intermountain
Arizona
Arizona Corporation Commission
Roland Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Corporation Commission
Nevada Public Service Commission
Montana Corporation Commission
Still Found Near Tucson In Village Raid
A report from Tucson area officers describes locating an elaborate distilling setup at a residence in Mettville following a strong odor. They confiscated 10 gallons of corn mash and two piots of liquor, with Santos Larvia placed under arrest as the raid concluded.
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Santos Larvia
Mettville
Larela
Phoenix voters approve bonds for city improvements
Phoenix approved issuing 465000 in bonds for public works including 175000 for water system upgrades and 100000 for Cave Creek control with majorities over 645 and 1134 respectively. A 20000 police signal system bond also passed with a 165 vote margin. other issues ranged from 46 to 354 in majority.
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Cave Creek
Mexican Murderers Flee Across Border To Mexico
May 27 report from Phoenix notes Dario Cabrero fled across the border after a Yuma County murder. Acting Governor states efforts will seek Mexican government inquiry. Diplomacy may be used due to lack of extradition rights. Obregon shows cooperation as Chavez case unresolved and Cochise County manhunt continues.
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Yuma
Dario Babrero
Cabrero
Mexico City
Obregon
Phoenix Starts Fight On Unjust Railroad Order
Phoenix traffic bureau of the chamber of commerce voted to oppose a transcontinental railroad plan to charge higher long and short haul rates in the intermountain states than on shipments to the Pacific coast. The meeting drew many members as officials pledged immediate, vigorous action against the move before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Traffic Bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Intermountain
Pacific Coast
Calumet & Arizona to start Cole No. 7 shaft development
The Calumet & Arizona Mining Company will begin development work at the Cole No 7 shaft on Monday morning. A hoist installation and shaft repairs have been underway, with a station to be cut on the 500 level for first prospecting. The shaft, about 900 feet deep, was planned years ago for Cole No 3 but delayed as miners stayed at active operations. further developments are expected.
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Calumet & Arizona Mining Company
Cole No. 7
Cole No. 3
Found Guilty in Prank Disturbing the Peace Case
Wisbeck was found guilty yesterday afternoon in police court after a trial regarding a disturbance on Youngblood Hill. Arrested May 7, Hirsch arranged the prank. defense lawyer Alexander Murry offered no testimony or witness questioning. Judge Hoxan is to impose sentence at 18:00.
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Hirsch
Youngblood Hill
Alexander Murry
Hoxand
Raids in Bisbee Find Unidentified Quar Relics
May 28 raids on residences in Brewery Gatch Bisbee by Deputy Gipson and Constable Sheppard yielded confiscated quar. No arrests were made as ownership of the goods was not established.
Legion Plea Heard In Man Doomed For Hanging Case
May 27 Phoenix scene as Legion member urges commutation for Nichan Martin sentenced to death for the crime of murder. The hearing before the board in the capitol seeks life imprisonment instead of the hanging sentence. Attorney general Galbraith and officials outlined the prosecution view while Legion post Commander Tuthill noted the case involves a former soldier. Hollywood property trade also noted with Bowie area ranch change of ownership.
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Omer
Florence
Nichan Martin
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Jane i
W. 4. Galbraith
Martin
Furat
Yavapat County
Arthur de Steunder
de AM. Tuthill
American Legion
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Irrigation and Power Potential Near Colonia Morales
Millard Harmore notes a project on the Bapis pe river two miles from Lo Morales could irrigate 5000 acres and provide a substantial power source for Douglas and for pumping in the dry Mexican valley south of Douglas. The Mormon settlement at Colonia Morales declined after the Mexico revolution and the land concession’s sale back to the government, leaving the town sparsely populated and largely uncultivated except for a few patches.
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Lo Morales
Douglas
Mexico
Millard Harmore
Colonia Morales
U S to Spend 500000 on Barracks at Prescott Arizona
Washington May 27 Treasury Department notifies superintendent of construction to prepare to spend 582,500 dollars for enlarging Whipple Barracks at Prescott Arizona.
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Prescott
Ariz
Washington, D.C
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Whipple Barracks
Arizona
Rumor of Smelter Move Weighs on Douglas
Douglas residents fear Copper Queen smelter may be moved from Douglas to Warren District. Prominent editor Major George HK Bell urges firm denial to quell unease as New York letter writers press for a public statement from Walter Douglas about the contemplated shift and its impact on local prospects.
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Wareles Mors
Phelys Thies Corporation
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Pouglis
Rumire
Thorates
George HK
Te Douglas International
Chase Axe
Fuowline
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Warnes
Joby St
New York
Douglas
Warren Distriet
COGHISE ASSESSMENT ROLLS NOW OPEN TO PUBLIC
The Coghise County assessor has turned over the tax assessment rolls to the board of supervisors and they are open for inspection in the county courthouse. The board will sit June 1 through June 10 to hear corrections, with no changes after June 16 per state tax commission rules. Taxpayers urged to check rolls now to allow necessary corrections.
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