Prices, rationing, and the slippery hold on inflation
A committee of women condemns potato dumping into the Illinois river to curb prices. Reports on coal price probes in New York City show federal and state authorities clashing over whether conspiracies are local or national in scope. The piece critiques government attempts to regulate food costs and notes Germany's failed office of food dictators as a cautionary parallel.
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Illinois
New York City
Germany
United States
President Wilson Thanksgiving Proclamation 1916
The proclamation urges national thanksgiving while urging Americans to aid war sufferers abroad. Dated November 17 1916 in Washington with signature of Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State Robert Lansing, calling December 30 as a day of prayer and urging charitable relief for victims of war.
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Wilson
Europe
United States
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
Thurso
Washington
Robert Lansing
Early council work targets Borderland Route traffic and street lighting
The new city council aims to improve the Borderland Route through town with first class street work and dummy policemen at key corners. Other towns install street lamps at intersections to widen night visibility and deter crime, while Arizona faces a harsh crackdown on bootleggers amid rising enforcement.
Exposed Reef Mine Prospects in Huachucas Adventure
C T Smith, a prominent mining operator, tours from his Huachuca tung sten mine near Benson to discuss the Exposed Reef property. The project, once explored for gold and silver, pivots to tungsten with a New York syndicate and plans a reduction plant. About twenty five men work as the plant nears startup, and Smith touts the ore as valuable though cautious experts remain skeptical.
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Benson
C. T. Smith
Dragoon
Huachucas
Smith
A. Stetan
Tucson
New York
Mr. Smith
United States
Grandpa Quinn Safford Dies At Layton At 100
John Jackson Quinn, known as Grandpa Quinn and famed as the oldest living Democrat in the state, died at his Layton home at 10 o clock this morning after being found in distress by his grandson Leroy Scarlett. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
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Safford
John Jackson Quinn
Grandpa Quinn
Layton
Leroy Scarlett
Sands Family Returns From Turner Trip
Jailor Earl V. Sands and his family arrived home yesterday after a ten day journey to Turner to visit Mrs. Sands parents. They spent several days hunting nearby and reported good luck.
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Earl V. Sands
Turner
What the Prohibition Amendment Really Says in Arizona
The article reproduces the proposed Arizona prohibition amendment in full, noting expected effect between December 5 and 10, with county canvassing and Governor proclamation in December. It enacts XIIV adding a ban on receiving, possessing, transporting, or using intoxicants with limited exceptions for church use and University of Arizona research, plus penalties for violations and provisions for denatured alcohol.
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Board of Supervisors
Secretary of State
Stock deal pending to take over Two Peaks stock
Reports say a big block of Two Peaks Stocking Company shares may be acquired by an eastern syndicate and the low price issue could be withdrawn from the market. Work continues in the two compartment shaft where low grade ore is found near the surface. Douglas reports J A Hicks died in city jail from denatured alcohol poisoning, the man using an assumed name Hugh Gough. Telegrams to GH and S A railroad were sent to locate relatives after the body was identified by a local railway worker in El Paso.
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Two Peaks Stsing Company
Two Peaks
Douglas
J. A Hicks
Hugh Gough
el Paso
St David visitor among county seat business matters
ST DAVID M Christianson of St David visited the county seat yesterday on business matters. The item appears in a Tombstone Weekly Epitaph issue dated October 1, 1916, listing publishers and editors as Giragi Brothers of Tombstone Arizona.
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M. Christianson
St. David
Tombstone
Arkona
Giragi Brothers
Arizona
C. L. Giragi
Doxiness Managers
P. Giragi
Sarah “Giragi
Prank Ciragi
Gosereaiea Ee
Ertown — Bendhol
Morganthaler Linotype Company
New York
N.Y
Postmasters Meet In Phoenix With Picnic And Talks
Arizona postmasters held a two day annual session in the Federal court room in Phoenix. Delegates led by Ronstadt of Tucson heard welcome speeches from Michelsen and Duv en with responses by Ronstadt and Pancersy. A picnic at Papago Sahuaro park followed a morning session. Officials discussed star routes parcel post and other topics. About fifty four postmasters attended and praised the social session.
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Phoenix
Postmaste of
Arizona
Federal Court Room
Mr. Ronstadt
Tucson
Michelsen
Inspector Duven
Ronstadt
Ostmaster
Pancersy
Yura
Papago Sahuaro Park
Messrs
Dutton
Sion
San Diego and Arizona Railroad to Reach Imperial Valley
Nov 18 Yuma report says completion of the San Diego and Arizona Railroad will give direct rail from Yuma to El Centro Calexico and San Diego. John D Spreckles announces financial arrangements to finish the line and modify railroad commission orders to start contracts for the remaining 24 miles.
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Yuma
San Diego
Arizona
Imperial Valley
Santo
Uma
el Centro
Calexico
Niland
John D. Spreckles
Spreckles
San Francisco
San Diego and
Railroad Commission
Phoenix Farm Loan Bank Hearing Closes in December
The December 10 decision on the Phoenix farm loan bank looms after a lengthy hearing in Phoenix. Officials weigh testimony, with McAdoo cautioning against assumptions as districts prepare to present final arguments in Washington. Farmers crowd the hearing, awaiting the outcome that could establish the bank city.
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Phoema raAnm Loan Bank
Hoenix
Phoebe
Gimrick
Beiks
Ssavtaly
Afeusuter
Willem
McAdoo
Cassie Pial
Varius
Ashington
Prioe Ss
Ibis
Model Battleship Arizona Replicated From Wood and Wire
In Great Battle- ship Arizona model makers from Forten Infantry band created a near exact 20 inch replica using wood for the hull and wire for masts and fittings. The craft, built over three months, includes turret guns ports and wireless gear. The detailed piece, painted gray with red accents, is for sale and may be exhibited in the state capital.
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Tata
Fourtenh Infantry Band
Arizona
Sonhae
Ervatret
Little Girl Killed in Sad Accidental Shooting
A two year old girl, Flora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Sass, died after a 22 short rifle discharged while siblings played in the kitchen. The rifle had been behind a door. the boy Jimmie, aged four, found it and fired. The mother heard a crash, found Flora unconscious from a bullet to the forehead, and the child died at Bunker Hill hospital. The family home is on Upper Frederick Street. The father is James Sass. the incident deeply shocks the parents and a funeral is expected to be held tomorrow.
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Jude
Abe
Flora
James Sass
Afternoon
Jora
Jimmie
Lucy
Jamme
Syrians Arrive in Douglas After Grueling Escape
A party of fourteen Lyans led by Jorge Jattar, fleeing Villa’s raid on Guerrero, arrived in Douglas after a mountains crossing from Chihuahua to Sonora. They carried little more than cash and food, with Jattar showing about $500 as their remaining wealth.
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Douglas
Villa
Guerrero
Chile
Jorge Jatar
Jattar
Chihuahua
Sonora
Nacozari
Agua Prieta
Visiting daughter c w Hicks visits mining company manager
Visiting daughter C W Hicks, manager of the Commonwealth Extension Mining Company, arrived last evening with his daughter Mrs J T Kingsbury.
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C. W. Hicks
Commonwealth Extension Mining Comany
Everad Faye
Mra. J. T. Kingsbury
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Art
Univerity of
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Death
Mary Gipec
Ronstad
Carl Hayden
California
Lewis T. Carpenter
Mnternal Revenue
P.M. Wireh
Globe
Herndon Murne
Washington, D.C
Sant Smith
Selim Michaon
Reese
Wickenburg
Fhoenix
Abinelty
Sauteee
Oelock
Dunehgun
MA Aie Aulu
Audh
Hughart
Bunker Hill Hospital
Dre. Randolph
Arents
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