Proclamation Calls Y M C A War Work Sunday in Arizona
Governor Thomas E Campbell proclaims November 11, 1917 as Y M C A War Work Sunday urging citizens to worship and donate to the war effort. The document requests divine observance and widespread support to raise funds and resources for soldiers and related needs during World War I.
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de Morales
Thomas HE Camphella
Arizons
Arizona
Phoenix
Thomas E Campbell
Sirvey Positors
Camp Funston Commander Praises Arizona Troops
Phoenix dispatch reports Camp Funston commander lauding Arizona soldiers for discipline under hardship. Col Yale of the 240th Field Artillery credits Arizona men with no infractions. The regiment subscribed 135100 dollars to the second Liberty Loan, about 83.40 per capita, and 229 dollars was raised for the regimental football fund by local school and Phoenix police reserves.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Camp Fiton
Liberty Loan
Campbell
EH. Yale
240Th Field Artillery
Department of the Arizona
Yule
Liberty
Col. Yule
Comformal School
Flagstar Normal
Phoenix Police
Cattle Shipments Stalled by Car Shortage
Cattle movements to California and the East are hampered by a car shortage, with about five thousand head ready for market and more held on ranches. Railroads report a strike reducing ability to move cattle, leaving cattlemen to hold stock until cars become available.
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Cattienen
California
Warkers
Railoada
State to Take Steps to Avert Gas Shortage in Arizona
State rail and freight leaders urge cooperation to prevent railroad congestion as crops move through Arizona during a critical period. The Arizona Corporation Commission requests shippers and receivers to follow rules and regulations to aid nationwide fuel and supply flow.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Arizona Corporation Commission
Signing of Food Pledge Cards Signals Civic Duty
Signing pledge cards goes beyond saving it represents enlistment of a local man as a national government representative. It empowers women to report overcharges hoarding or unpatriotic actions by retailers. The national administration plans to extend food handling oversight to even petty retailers to curb profiteering.
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Arizona Pond
County Supervisors Levy for Bond Interest Upheld
A Supreme Court decision says county supervisors may levy interest on county bonds beyond the 16 percent tax cap over the previous year. The ruling, in the Southern Pacific Company v Varma County case, was announced Friday from Phoenix.
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Phoenix
Southern Pacific Company
Varma County
Chauffeur Held for Murder at Douglas Freed
At a preliminary hearing in Douglas a murder case involving a chauffeur was discussed. Judge Dunlap expressed belief the defendant acted in self defense during an attack on the party, while county attorney Joh Hows urged further evidence before district court action. The case involves Delphie E. Chaquette and a Battery B, Tenth Field Artillery cook, who were in the car when the shooting occurred.
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Ross
Dunlap
Vow Crow
Tenth Field Artillery
Phoenix Chamber Urges Continuance Of Road Work
The Phoenix chamber of commerce decided not to advocate stopping all road work during the war. A committee was appointed to draft resolutions urging continued use of state funds for road projects. They recommended prioritizing work where it would most boost production and avoid new projects in isolated areas.
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PHOIN
Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Arizona
Chandler Warren McArthur
R Tritle
J.B. Cook
H. J. Aller
Usain
Subway Girl Guard Joins Regulated Blue Fire Patrol
Miss Catherine Molaney becomes a subway guard trainee aboard a Brooklyn line, stepping into the regulation blue fire patrol role as doors open on the car. The incident marks a notable moment in transit service with the new guard assuming duties on the track.
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Brooklyn
Catherine Molaney
Helmet Saves Life Story of Private Harrowley
A wartime image shows Private Harrowley after being shot twice by German soldiers. He credits the steel helmet with saving his life though he bears head injuries and helmet dents. The bandage and damage evidence the brutal impact of bullets on the personal helmet.
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Hrawley
Bermans
Bisbee Leads In Wheatless And Meatless Days
In Bisbee Arizona a wheatless and meatless day drive spreads through the city with restaurants switching to fowls fish and rabbit on Fridays. Hotels and merchants back the plan as Masons remove banquets and opt for simple refreshments in observed wheatless and meatless days amid local responses.
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Bisbee
Arizona
Playataff
el Paso
Copper Queen Hotel
Globe Resident Attacked After Warning Letter
T W Pederson a store owner and silver operator between here and Miami was attacked at his home while asleep three days after receiving an anonymous hand printed warning signed The Five of Us. He suffered severe facial injuries and is in county hospital near death as authorities pursue a district wide search.
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GLOBE
T. W. Pederson
Here
Miami
Pederson
Armer
Foster
Eastern Star Meeting and Arizona Retail Profiteering
A Phoenix report covers an Eastern Star chapter meeting with music, humor, and camaraderie, noting members back from illness and a lively program. Separately, Arizona retailers are accused of profiteering on fish and corn amid government propaganda, with state Food Administrator Riordan directing curtailment efforts and licensing scrutiny.
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Phoenix
Arizona
T. A. Riordan
Unemployed Mexicans impressed into Nogales service
Mexican garrison officers at Nogales Sonora across the border from Nogales Arizona began drafting unemployed men into the army under General Calles orders. About 300 men aged 16 to 60 were taken into service today according to the officers.
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Nogales
Sonora
Bexam
Calles
Visit Agricultural Exhibit At Arizona Fair This Year
Phoenix November 10 When you reach the State Fair grounds go at once to the Agricultural and Horticultural building The University of Arizona College of Agriculture booth will be clearly labeled with experiment station exhibits and demonstrations by the Agricultural Extension service This booth serves as headquarters during the fair week for touring attractions
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Phoenix
Agricultural and Horticultural Building
University of Arizona College of Agriculture
Agricultural Extension Service
Arizona Oil Boom Near Holbrook Boosts Town Growth
Northern Arizona shows promise as a test oil well near Holbrook sinks deeper amid oil excitement. Rudolph Kuchler of the state tax commission, just back from Holbrook, notes strong oil indications and a spreading fever as the railroad from Holbrook to the White Mountains lumber belt advances. Holbrook’s lumber industry prosperity fuels belief of rapid future growth for the town.
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State Tax Commission
Holbrook
Commission
Kuchler Yeaterday
White Mountains
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