Discrepancy in Road Report Shocks County Officials
Douglas Nov 18. Robert ex-senator and county supervisor meets Sparks to review state engineer figures on the middle section of the paved highway between Lioysias and inves. The reported cost totals 293 072 70 with a 101 658 97 discrepancy against 394 731 67 accounting. Officials accuse unclear accounting and pledge further explanation.
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Robert
Supervvisors
Roberts
Sparks
Board of Supertieurs
Cochise County
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McFall and Peer
State
Leswaun Srothers
McFall & Peet WS
Board of Supervisors
Heney Appointed Receiver For Boyd's Drug Store
Heney of the Tombstone Commercial Company was named receiver for Boyd's Drug Store, following creditor proceedings. The firm may be sold at auction in one lot once ground is prepared. no disposition announced yet.
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Flarry Meney
Ombstone Commercial
Tombstone
Boyd’s Drug Store
Douglas Driver Wins After Rollover in Auto Race
Playit Pelton drove an Overtant special to win a 51 mile auto race on a full grounds track in one hour 1 minute and sever seconds. Ed Banks finished second in a Chevrolet Special at 1 6 7. Baker in a Marwell was third, while Seaver in a Buick took fourth. A Ford driven by Bentos was wrecked in a crash that reportedly left Whetton injured.
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Playit Pelton
Sever
Ed. Banks
Baker
Marwell
Seaver
Pele
Arizona Club
Béntos
Aieha Simmons
Ford
Ir. Whetton
Bisbee Man Wins Eleven Prizes at County Fair
William Sliney of Bisbee presented 11 vouchers for prize awards to the county fair treasurer. He earned top honors with the best white and Columbian Wyandotts, the best cock, the second best Wyandott, the best display, and the best birds at the poultry show among other awards.
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William Sliney
Bisber
Sliney
Missing Auto Tourists Search For F A Philips
The sheriff’s office seeks F A Philips of Pasadena California who vanished last week during a cross country trip from his home to Chicago. His car was found abandoned on a highway near Santa Fe New Mexico, raising fears of foul play. No word has reached his wife since November 8, and authorities have alerted Arizona and New Mexico sheriffs in hopes of locating him.
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Pasadena
Calif
Chicago
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Philips
Arizona
Accuse Smith of Kidnapping Douglas Judge
NOGALES Arizona witnesses in an embezzlement trial testified about an alleged kidnapping involving Wo Ho Smith and Mrs Beatrice Waldez. They described dynamite planted under a home and a nighttime removal, with Jack of Douglas and Bidson of Beeville as key figures in the case. The court adjourned until tomorrow as the principal witness remains unavailable.
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Ariz
Wo Ho Smith
Beatrice Waldez
William ¢ Jack
Douxtas
CP Bidson
Beeville
Teaas
Eten
Pritomer
Smith
Stith
Joy Lowe
bin Kidsoll
Bond set for Bludworth in federal embezzlement case
A. H. Bludworth arrives in Tucson for bond hearing on charges of embezzling $15 from a bank. Bond fixed at $20,000 with bondsmen Mrs. Bludworth and Deputy Sheriff Harry Rafferty. If not posted, he faces jail as court actions proceed. Frank E. Curtey represents the defendant.
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H Harker
Maletone
Tucson
Atudworth
Federal Oratory
Bludworth
C. Hicks
Bledworth
Harry Rafferty
Cochise County
Santa Rita Hotel
Frank E. Curtey
Death of Charles Esaucency Near Bonita Ranch
Charles Esaucency, a resident of the Hocker Canyon area five miles northwest of Bonita, was found dead in his ranch cabin last Saturday. He had lived alone in the remote location for years, having come from Oklahoma, and was buried at Bonita. Little is known of his relatives or heirs.
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Hockler Canyon
Bonita
Oklahoma
Bim
Roberts Boosts For Road to Chiricahua
Senator Charley Roberts of Willcox arrived in Douglas to address the county Democrats and push a rush to the Chiricahua Mountains. He promotes the route as a strong summer resort and economic booster, noting government funding could unlock large revenue from the mining and resort region, and lauds a recent fair visit showing notable agricultural displays.
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Charley Roberts
Willcox
Dowglas
Eimy
Roberts
California
Amlwers
Willenx
Wallty
Tenth Cavalry May Continue at Fort Huachuca
Bisbee Chamber of Commerce asks Senator Cameron to investigate a rumor that the Tenth Cavalry at Fort Huachuca will be moved to Nogales. The chamber cites local concern and asks for action to protect Bisbee interests while noting no substantiation at the War Department.
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Ralph H. Caverntt
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Philipine Islands
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Cameron
Ralph H. Cameron
Huachuca
Bisbee
Beig
Arizona
War Department
Fort Sam Houston
Bungled Attempt To Rob Mail Car Near Parker
An attempted mail car robbery on a Santa Fe train near Parker failed when the plot was detected. A man approached the mail car, but a clerk observed nothing and the would-be robber fled toward the nearest station with unknown intentions. Authorities took the suspect into custody for questioning.
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Warker
Santa Fe
Phoenix
Hla Kawebott
Premotch
Bullion Dealers Raise Silver Prices Amid Market Turbulence
The New York bullion trade shows a rise in domestic bar silver prices as dealers adjust for market shifts. A Philadelphia mint stoppage earlier this year triggered supply changes and price movements across the industry. A local obituary notes the death of a district resident, a longtime city park watchman and school janitor, who left a widow and seven children.
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Ponte
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Twilion
San
Denver
Daureek
Wit Vents
Ake
Guy C. Welch Denies Resignation Rumors
The article reports Guy C. Welch denying rumors of his resignation. It notes public attention and mentions a treasury officer collecting and inspecting receipts for state funds, including city and fire department expenditures, amid taxpayer concerns.
Trial of Ray Gardner Held in Phoenix
Tucson, Nov. 18. The trial of escaped convict Ray Gardner, captured in Phoenix during a railway hold up attempt, will be held in Phoenix contrary to earlier rumor. Federal Judge William H. Sawtelle has summoned the Phoenix grand jury to meet Nov. 22 to consider indictment against Gardner.
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Tucson
Ray Gardner
Phoenix
C. Rose- Fall
United States District Court
William H. Sawtelle
Federal Court
Federal Grand Jury
Gardner
Near East Relief officers reorganized with New Mexico leadership
The Arizona Mining Journal reports a consolidation of Near East Relief state officers including New Mexico and Arizona leaders. Willis and Mr Willik travel east to align state offices and plan coordinated actions across the region.
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Near East
New Mexico
Gardner Indictment Reshapes Tucson Trial Plans
Judge Sawtelle in Tucson has summoned the federal grand jury in Phoenix to meet on Tuesday. If indicted, Roy Gardner the noted bank and mail robber may be moved to trial in Phoenix the following day as announced by Clerk C McFall. The rumor of a Tucson trial was set aside by the new order.
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Roy Gardner
C. McFall
United States District Court
Phoenix
William H. Sawtelle
Federal Court At
Federal Grand Jury
McFall
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