Union Hi Band and Orchestra announce Douglas trip roster
Professor C E Tilford unveils personnel for Tombstone Union High School band and orchestra to perform at the Second Annual Cochise County Fair in Douglas on October 12 2014. The lists include Cornets Milton McPherson Wilma Reed Jane Sparks Louis Igo Henry Johnson Danny Hughes and many others across sections.
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CE Tilford
Tombstone
Milton McPherson
Wilma Reed
Jane Sparks
Louis Igo
Henry Johnson
Danny Hughes
Theos Gordon
Ruth Elliott
George Cook
John Barr
Fred Johmson
Walter Cook
Monte Reed
Harry Scott
Joe Dalgleish
Robert Hood
Kelso Street
Nor Scott
Billie Fowler
Sam Clark
Iris Macia
Paul Knoleford
Eas
Dorothy Krebs
Richard Lamb
Cornelia Cornelius
Grace Deigteish Drans
Robert Dalgleish
J. H. Maclu
Oil prospect near Nogales eyed after strong signs
Tucson reports good indications of oil near the border town as Capt L W Mix and Frank Barry describe drilling to 450 feet with alternating shale and hard shell layers. They note tool wear and challenging drill conditions but remain optimistic about oil potential.
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Tucson
Nogales Oil & Gax Rogales
T Company
Nex
L. W. Mix
Repu
Phoenix
Capt. Mix
Frank J. Barry
Mix
Tacsom
Retrial Begins in Ku Klux Whipping Case in Phoenix
In Phoenix on September 28 the retrial of M. and BF. Waller started in superior court. They are charged with aggravated assault against Rollin Jones the Lehi School principal who was abducted from his home by a masked group on March 20, whipped and burned with acid. The first trial occurred during the Ku Klux Klan investigation and the new action is expected to be bitterly fought with many witnesses. A verdict likely not until Monday.
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Phoenix
BF. Waller
Rollin Jones
Lehi
Ku Klus Klan
Switzerland Seeks Arizona Trade Information
Switzerland requests information on Arizona industries resources imports and exports. Louis X Junod Swiss consul in New York writes diplomatically hoping for available data. Arizona Industrial Congress forwards literature and statistics and suggests chambers of commerce supply jetty details.
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Phoenix
Switzerland
Arizona
Arizona Industrial Congress
Louis X Junod
New York
M. Junod
Congress
Chambers of Commerce
Northern Arizona Normal School to reopen October 2
After a crowded summer quarter 33 percent larger than last year the campus buildings of Northern Arizona Normal School are being groomed for the fall quarter opening on Monday October 2. Indications point toward continued record growth for the school in coming years.
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Northern Arizona Normal School
Liquor Seizure Near Border Leads to Arrest of Diaz
Six cases of liquor were concealed under floorboards in a Dodge car and seized by city and county officers on First Street near International Avenue. Driver Jesus Diaz was arrested and held by the customs department on selling charges. The car may be confiscated and sold at public auction if convicted. Diaz's home is listed as Phoenix, with a Maricopa county license. Government says Diaz was under surveillance for days as a crossing attempt was suspected.
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Douglas
Dodge
First Street
International Avenue
Jesus Diaz
Cumptoms Department
Diaz
Maricopa
Phoenix
Posse closes in on escaped state prisoners near Phoenix
Three convicts who escaped from the Florence state penitentiary amid a midnight breakout are reportedly surrounded by armed deputies between Gilbert and Mesa east of Phoenix. Captain Thomas Rynning leads the posse, with one escapee, Mortis W. Stobble, or Nichols, seen in Phoenix before vanishing. Nichols may have gathered arms and ammunition locally and rejoined the others. All three were serving terms for burglary, grand larceny, and attempted murder or related offenses.
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Phoenix
State Penitentiary
Bille
Gilbert
Mesa
Phonix
W Batesie
Thomas Rynning
Florence
Phoenia
Jesuls
Coconine County
Wallace Kesserting
Maricopa County
One Marriage Ticket a Day During Week
An average of a license a day was maintained during the past week. The Marriage Record of Cochise lists couples who obtained licenses to wed. W. H. Kelly and Margaret Callister of Bisbee. Andres Franco and Aurora Leon of Angua Prieta. Herbert Strange and Almedo Smith of Doug Gee. S. Mussett of Douglas and Virginia G. Campbell of Bisbee. Ferniey Rucker and Amelia Garcia of Douglas. Rosslio Ortega and Maria Acuna of Charleston. Clarence A Ridgeway of Bisbee and Florence May Cotton of Wilmington, Mass.
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J. E. James
The
Superior Court
Cochise
W. H. Kelly
Margaret Callister
Bisbee
Andres Franco
Aurora Leon
Angua Prieta
Herbert Strange
Almedo Smith
Doug Gee
S. Mussett
Douglas
Virginia G. Campbell
Ferniey Rucker
Amelia Garcia
Rosslio Ortega
Maria Acuna
Charleston
Clarence A Ridgeway
Florence May Cotton
Wilmington
Mass
Duane Bird Named Arizona Delegate to U S Legion Meet
Phoenix September 2 Duane Bird former commander of the American Legion department of Arizona has been appointed by State Commander Debora M Stoddard as Arizona delegate to the national convention of the organization The selection follows general sentiment that Bird would fill the post efficiently The Legion has grown in posts and membership this past year and this progress is attributed to Bird's efforts as department commander
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Phoenix
Duane Bird
American Legion Department of Arizona
Debora M. Stoddard
Arizona
Bird
Legion
American Legion
Eight constitutional amendments defeated in Arizona election
Statewide vote declared all eight amendments defeated with large county by county margins. Cooperative marketing aid for farmers carried locally but failed statewide by about 7 thousand. Bonded debt measure lost by roughly 12 thousand votes. ex-service men backed it under the Arizona land settlement act.
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Red Phoenin
Canya
W. Thouat K Campbell
Ernest W Hath
Hellis $4
Ross
Supreme Court
Maricopa County
Service Men
State of Account
Arizona
Bribery Alleged In Murder Trial At Prescott
In Prescott D C Duns detained on bribery charge linked to the murder of Iver Hoge last June. William E Acker found guilty of murder. sentenced to house arrest December 1 after denial of new trial. Arrest details involve a ticket and cash handed to James Todd via Gallup. Contracts awarded for three bridge projects on Prescott Aah Park highway. 100 more workers to be employed.
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Aefain
William E. Acker
Ege Todey
Prescott
Prescott- Aah Park
Fort Apache Abandoned and Camp Shannon Ordered Closed
Washington September 1 War Department announces abandonment of Fort Apache Arizona and transfer of the reservation to the Interior Department Camp Shannon New Mexico 25 miles from Hermanas is also ordered abandoned The post office address is Hachita NM The announcement includes many other military camps and temporary arsenals being closed The old school lot buildings opposite the ice plant are being removed after long delayed removal.
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Washington
B.C
War Department
Fort Apache
Arizona
Department of the Interior
Camp Shanon
N. M
Camp Shannon
Hermanas
Hachita
Jaionz
United States
May Omit 18 Ft. Strip Paving Through Tombstone
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors plans to refuse five more miles of paving and consider abandoning Alten street work. Voters and residents hear a proposal to lay an 18 foot strip from the baseball grounds east to the cemetery, covering six blocks and intersections, about 2 000 feet, creating a city limits to First and Allen area pavement.
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Board of Supervisors
Cochise County
Alten
Allen
Rollin P. Jones Acquitted After Trial in Phoenix
Rollin P. Jones Lebi school principal was found not guilty of a serious charge by a jury after three sessions. Jones testified that the dispute stemmed from his reprimand to a disruptive student and disputed the allegations as personal persecution.
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Rollin P. Jones
Phoenix
Lebi
Stave Jones
Archery Expert Calls Rifle Hunting Unfair Sport
Prescott story notes Archery expert Dr Saxton P Pope of San Francisco criticizes rifle hunting as unsafe and unfair. He asserts archery offers a fairer challenge and arrived in Prescott to speak on humane hunting methods.
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Prescott
Ariz
Saxton P. Pope
San Francisco
de. Pope
Federal Court in Session As Judge Returns
In Tucson Judge William H. Sawtelle resumed a United States district court session after weeks away, with proceedings to continue today and tomorrow. A two day Tucson session may dispose of minor business before a brief Phoenix session. Naturalization day is planned for October 2 as many applicants seek citizenship.
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Tucson
Arizona Crops Show Big Gain Since August
The September crop report from the U S Department of Agriculture notes Arizona has improved in almost all crops since August. Potatoes and oil crops are exceptions, with blight reducing oil crop condition. Hay yield remains about 3 5 tons per acre, totaling around 63 000 tons statewide. Cotton prospects show about 35 000 bales this year with Pima and shorter staples contributing. Hog and wool on hand show increases, linked to carryover from last year. An incident near Tombstone involved jail break attempts thwarted by sheriff’s deputies. Registrations rise post primaries with Cochise County showing 11 221 total voters: 9 (democrats) and 2 (republicans) plus miscellaneous.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Arizona
Dor Ko A
H. lx Hutchinson
Cochise County
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