Judge Lockwood endorses improving Prohibition law in Arizona
The Arizona Gazette published judge opinions on Prohibition. Judge Lockwood of Tombstone cites improved conditions, especially among Mexican families and sociable drinkers, opposes open saloons, and calls for strengthening and clearer enforcement provisions.
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Arizona Gazette
Arizona
Lockwood
Superior Court
Tombstone
Ted C. Lockwood
Cochise County
Re Districting Bill Backed by Voters Across Towns
The piece urges a YES vote on the legislative re districting amendment on November 7. It notes strong cross party support and cites Senator Ashurst backing good roads funding for Indian reservations, arguing drivers and travelers need better access across Arizona and surrounding areas.
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Tombstone
Willcox
Benson and St. David
Ler
Phoenix
Democrats Hold Enthusiastic Rally in Tombstone
A large gathering in Tombstone heard Democratic leaders including Governor Hunt Secretary Sidney Osborn Tax Commissioner Howe Congressman Carl Hayden and Attorney General Wiley Jones address supporters at Sheffin Hall. Hayden urged national policy reforms while Osborn and Howe touted state savings and taxation changes. Munds spoke on women’s suffrage as the crowd ended with music and dancing.
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Tomberone
GW. P. Stunt
Sidney Osborn
Carl Hayden
R. Mowe
Wiley Jones
Douglas
Tein
Aarge
Sheffin Hall
W. G Gilmore
Hhe
Geo
Arizona
Hunt
Sidney Osburn
Stat
Osborn
Chan Ro Howe
Tombstone
Howe
Cochise County
Hayden
Democratic Party
Women's Party
Congressional Union For Woman's Suffrage
Praneer Munds
Yavapal County
Glimore
I Munds
Nation Women's Party
Gage Hall
McSparren
Tilford
McMahon
Hughagt
Garcia and Band Move North in Search of Supplies
Reported by rivals, Garcia and his band are marching northward from Douglas with about 50 men seeking ammunition and supplies. The group, allied with the Legalista faction backing Felix Dias, is said to have crossed the American border recently.
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Douglas
Rosario
Arizona and New Mexico National Guard Vote on Border
Oct 11 report notes Arizona and New Mexico guards stationed on the border expect about 18 votes at Tuesday’s election. Many Arizona guardsmen registered plan to vote for national and state officers and county and precinct officials. New Mexico guardsmen near Columbus show 25 percent registered, voting for state, county and precinct offices. NM judges allow departure under election law. Nogales Utah guardsmen may vote Thursday by Utah Act. A damage case, Nardy Johnson vs C & A Mining Co for 10000, opened in Superior Court with jury seated. trial expected to continue tomorrow.
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EL Paso
Arizona
New Mexico
Dougas
Columbus
Juiubas
Nogales
Utah Na
Utah Guard
Utah
Atak
Nardy Johnson
C & A. ‘Mining Company
Tucson Fair Auto Race Wreck Injures Five
At Tucson on October 24 five men were injured in a five mile auto race wreck at the South Arizona fair. Drivers Shad Bowyer and Speed McNab suffered serious injuries. Bowyer had three ribs broken while McNab was head and body cut and bruised. Carl Bow ran concussed and may die, mechanic LM Stewart sprained wrist, and Aguirre bruised. The crash occurred on the first lap of the 50 mile National event. cause not yet determined.
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Tucson
Overland
Ford
Shad Bowyer
Speed
tcNab
Carl Bowran
Bowyer
Lm.tewart
McNab
Aguirre
Arizona Fair
Dry speakers arrested for blocking traffic in Tucson
In Tucson on October 4, Joseph J. Leav e a California dry orator Thomas Marshal ate Henry Van Valkenburg pastor of the Wesen Methodist Church were arrested for making pro ton speeches on the street with permission and for blocking traffic. They were held at the police station for over an hour on charges of interfering with traffic and speaking on the street without a permit. City Attorney Dunrath ordered the charge dismissed after Mayor Corbett directed the arrests be made under direct orders.
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Tucson
Joseph J
California
Thomas
Henry van Valkenburg
Wesen
Corbett
Volice
Dunrath
Governor speaks to Sunday School at Liberty Church
Skule and Bis automobile transport the governor to Liberty Church yesterday morning where he spoke to Sunday School children for a few minutes. He recalled his boyhood and urged attendance and perseverance, praising mothers and encouraging youth to seek the best in the state. The address pleased both children and adults present.
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Skule
Bis
Bisbee
Memere Oliby Church
Joseu
Phoenix state fair racing officials announced for November start
Racing officials for the Arizona state fair opening November 13 in Phoenix were unveiled by Secretary T. D. Shaughnessy. Races will follow American Trotting Association rules with O. P. Upuegralt as starter and J. C. Sais as presiding judge. Auto races list P Bullard and Warren McArthur as leaders with Kyle Abbott as referee. Highlight events include a 100 mile track race and a 10 mile state championship cup race.
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Phoenix
T. D. Shaughnessy
O. P. Up Uegralt
J.C. Sais
Mitt Sins
Frank B. Wood
Ben ‘Ham
Alex Davidson
J. G. Monical
Charles McCoy
Flag Saan
Billy Moore
Amrican Trotting Association
P. Bullard
Warren
Harnes
Mountain States Absorbs New State Telegraph in Willcox
Phoenix Oct 29 The corporate commission awards Mountain States Telephone Company permission to absorb New States Telephone and Telegraph Company. The deal covers the short line in and near Willcox, Cochise county with a purchase price of 20 000 dollars.
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Phoenix
Mountain States Telephone Company
New States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Willcox
Cochise County
New deputy sheriff patrols county roads with speeding arrests
The new motor cycle deputy sheriff went on duty yesterday and two drivers faced charges. George Medigovich was cited for 42 mph between Lowell and Warren at 8 20 last night and must appear before Justice Toten. W E Gray was caught near Bisbee driving faster than 30 mph between Bisbee and Napo and will appear before Judge Totman.
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Bis
Jack Ryan
George Medigovich
Lowell
Warren
Justice Toten
W. E. Gray
Bisbee
Napo
Mimi
Totman
Oscar Ryan
Innocent Man Pleads as Three Get 10 to 15 Years
In Nogales on October 28, Joseph Wiley Ramon Salazar and Thomas Ohos former Pima county deputies were given indeterminate sentences of ten to fifteen years for second degree murder in the March killing near Tucson of Mrs. Josephine Walsh Bates. Wiley protested his innocence saying to the judge you are about to send an innocent man to the penitentiary. Salazar and Johns echoed his claim.
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Nogales
Joseph Wiley
Ramon Salazar
Thomas Ohos
Pima County
Tucson
Josephine Walsh Bates
Wiley
Salazar
Johns
Typhus cases prompt border health caution in Bisbee
Mexican patient with typhus admitted to Don Luis detention hospital marks fifth local case in months. Officials describe border-port detentions for fumigation and disinfecting baths, with deportation deemed a risky but possible measure to curb spread. Authorities warn drivers to observe safety rules as A A A officialDick Hollingsworth gears up for the Douglas Phoenix road race with about 25 entrants.
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Dick Hollingsworth
Tombatune
Ray B. Krebs
Douglas
Phoenix
Splendid Tribute to Senator Ashurst
A Washington tribute letter praises Senator Henry F. Ashurst of Arizona for a strong congressional record. Lawyer Samuel Herrick cites his patriotic, fearless representation and urges reelection, noting a Republican writer endorses continuity despite differing politics. The letter, dated October 24, 1916, clarifies the writer acted independently.
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Henry F. Ashurst
Ark
Washington
Sela
Seave
Capitol
Gibson
Shurst
Congress
Samuel Herrick Counsetllor
Law Vettry Bidg
Asluet
Ashurat
Arizona Readies First Sea Trial After Commissioning
The United States battleship Arizona, named for the newest state, is set to depart the navy yard for its debut sea trial Saturday. Commissioned in New York in the yard’s presence, the 31,400 ton vessel mirrors the Pennsylvania with 24,000 horsepower and armament of 12 fourteen inch guns, 20 five inch rifles, and two anti aircraft guns.
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New York
United States
Arizona
Navy Yard
Pennsylvania
Wounded Mexican Dies in Hospital in Tucson
Emanuel Urbano of Rosemont died at St Marys hospital from four bullet wounds suffered when he was shot near his home late Saturday night. He was brought to Tucson yesterday noon. The killer is at large.
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Tucson
Emanuel Urbano
Rosemont
St Mary's Hospital
Urbano
Boy drinks kerosene by mistake in Benson
Ernest Bridges four year old son of Mrs Bridges of the Benson tele phone exchange drank kerosene from a glass on a shelf. His mother called Dr Thompson who promptly gave an emetic and within about an hour the danger passed.
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Ernest Bridges
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Washington, D.C
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