Claims Mule deaths tied to bee stings near Salt River
A Phoenix suit seeks 600 for three mules killed by Africanized honey bee stings on July 28 1921 near the Eastern canal at Lateral No 6. The Salt River Valley Water Users Association workers were cleaning the canal when bee hives within 150 feet sparked a swarm. Mules were entangled in harnesses and died after being stung during the attempt to move the drag.
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Phoenix
O'Brien McGrath
Martin Rohrig
Salt River Valley
Robrig
City Council to Inspect Tombstone Street Crossings
The city council last night approved a measure to fix street crossings in Tombstone and surface main routes with crushed rock like Toughnut St. The plan, to be completed by week’s end, aims to correct a long overdue problem as incoming traffic rises. With Mayor Cummings away, Councilman Cornelius served as mayor pro tem during the session.
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Tombstone
Toughnut St
Scientilemeney and
Micro
Cummings
Counsilman Cornelius
State Lands Sold At Auction In Arizona
Phoenix October 4. State land sales totalled 172012 dollars at public auction. All parcels sold at or above appraised value, with three parcels fetching more than appraised value. Buyers must pay seven percent immediately with the remainder due over 38 years. Proceeds fund state institutions. next sale in Florence October 25 features grazing and agricultural lands.
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Phoenix
Ariz
State Land Department
Department
Florence
Yaqui Kid shoots man in front of Hotel Cosmos
In El Paso, Charles H. Holman known as the Yaqui Kid shot and killed George D. Morris of Christmas Arizona in front of Hotel Cosmos after Morris spoke with a woman. Holman surrendered to police, with the gun and two empty shells found in the taxi that carried him.
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EL Paso
Tex
George D. Morris
Christmas
Arizona
Charles H. Holman
Bisbee
Cosmos
Morris
Holman
Judge Perkins Named Asst Attorney General in Arizona
E W Parkins former judge of the superior court for Coconino county is appointed assistant attorney general to succeed William A Harkins who died last summer. announced by Attorney General W J Galbraith. Perkins, in Arizona 18 years, active in wool growing banking and law, takes over duties as his secretary and the Wool Growers association role noted. The piece also references Tucson university dormitory nearing completion and Holmans in Bisbee and Globe.
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Phoenix
E. W. Parkins
Coconino County
William A. Harkins
Perkins
W. J. Galbraith
Arizona
North
Wool Growers’ Association
Final Arguments in House Bill 83 Case Heard
Final arguments on the mandamus against Ernest Hall secretary of state were heard by the supreme court. Attorneys for the secretary argued the amendment to the constitution was ambiguous and allowed unlimited power to contract debts with irrigation districts. The suit claimed sections needed legislative action, and a prior issue of a county registration affected a witness vote. The court gave no decision date.
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Phoenix
Supreme Court
Ernest Hall
John J. Gast
Will Ryan
Clark
Alexander
Christy
W. P. Clements
Ryan
Trial of Walk embezzlement case opens in county court
The State v W P Walk began with a bill of particulars showing a $104 shortage in six months of county funds. Judge Lockwood set the case for trial on the 10th with a bond issue to secure the defendant, who was placed in deputy Rafferty’s custody after bond arrangements. The article notes several similar counts pending and mentions a quote from Lucile Crites about social attitudes.
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Lockwood
al Ieges
Ross
J. M. Bludworth
Alex Murry
S. T. Kingsbury
Walker
West Monéa
Harding nominates Hicks as Bisbee postmaster
Charles W. Hicks nominated by President Harding to be postmaster of Bisbee. Hicks has acted as postmaster since April after L R Bailey was removed for theft and framing a robbery. Bailey and Matt Keaton are serving prison terms. Hicks, a long time county resident and former treasurer, vows best possible service as a Republican backing Cameron for senator.
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Arding
Hicks
Bisbee Bisbee
Charles W. Wicks
Harding
Senate
L. R. Bailey
Bailey
Matt Keaton
Arizona & Southwestern
Benson
Bisbee
Ralph Cameron
U. S
Copper Road Signs Proposed to Promote Copper Use
Bisbee October 3. Col John C Greenway and the Automobile Club of Arizona consider copper road signs to replace steel. They aim to make durable low cost signs, with copper plates for autos, hoping adoption by Arizona and other states if feasible.
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Bispee
Arizona
John C. Greenway
Automobile Club of 4
Ajo
Greenway
Automobile Club of
Arizona delegate named for Armistice Day ceremony
State Commander Duane Bird will announce the Arizona delegate who will go to Washington for the Armistice Day ceremony on November 11 where an unknown soldier will be buried. The announcement is due in the coming days as each state sends a representative to the event.
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Ogales
Ariz
Duane Bird
American Legion
Arizona
Washington
Union
School district expands rooms and home facilities plan
In the Chiricahua mountains area the Red School district announces occupancy for the residence expansion as assistant secretary of state notes the push across northeast Douglas county to provide rooms and home facilities for teachers. The plan aims for end of week completion with rooms near schoolhouses.
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Willcox
Stewart Phoenix
John McK
Red
Shungamoa
Chiricahua Mountains
Douglas
Phoenix
Justice Done While You Wait at Safford
In Safford Arizona on October 4 a robber known as Theodore Shufeit tay was arrested at noon after a $29 store theft at Lee Carpenter’s Ashland store 26 miles west. He confessed after finger pins were found and a quick statement to deputies. He faced a preliminary hearing, then pled guilty and received a 14 to 15 year term at 4:70 p.m.
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Safford
Penitentiary
Theodore Shufeit
Shafelt
Union of Peace Court
Mer
O'Cly
Export and import values for Arizona district in September
Nogales Arizona October 4 total value of exports and imports for Arizona District No 26 for September was 877140. Values show Nogales 4996 719 exports Douglas 164922 exports Naco 39929 exports Yuma 0 imports total 177140 including imports and exports across Douglas Naco and Yuma districts with collector Charles L Fowler releasing figures.
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Nogales
Ariz
Arizona District No
Charles L. Fowler
Douglas
Naco
Yuma Waz
$3,000 Suit Against the City of Tucson
Jesus Obregon, by attorney Gerald Jones, sues the City of Tucson for $3,000 in superior court alleging negligence in allowing an embankment to collapse a public alley wall and undermine his home’s foundation after deflected rainwater. Obregon is a former Tombstone resident.
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Tucson
Jesus Obregon
Gerald Jones
Gertrude Kirby
Lena S. Polo
Angela Poto
Charles Ambrose
Tombstone
BusinessMen Vote to Merge Organizations in Bisbee Chamber
Bisbee Oct 5 Definite decision by the Business Mens Association executive committee favors amalgamation with the Commercial Club into a unified Bisbee Chamber of Commerce. No objections were entered and discussion indicated better results from a single chamber.
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Bisree
Business Mens Association
Commercial Club
Bisbee Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Maddock Tours Sonoita To Inspect State Highways
State engineer Thomas Maddock visited Sonoita to inspect state highways, meeting local officials and surveying road conditions. He travelled from Phoenix to assess maintenance needs and safety concerns along the regional route network.
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Maddock
Sonoita Phoenix
Ariz
Thomas Maddock
Sonoita
Los Angeles and Boulder Canyon Dam Interest Debate
Phoenix reports on a Public Power League talk by John F. Davidson about Boulder Canyon hydroelectric plans in Mohave County Arizona. The piece argues California’s coast advantages versus Arizona inland potential and invites LA to offer compensation for Arizona land grants and future revenue from the project.
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Los Angeles
Boulder Canyon Dam
Phoenix
Boulder Canyon
John F. Dafideon
Public Power League
Colorado River
Boulder Can’ Lyon
Mohave County
Arizona
Grand Canyon
California
Los Angele
Southern California Edison Company
Los Angles
Los Ankeeles
Rebuilding of High Line Canal After Flood Damages
In Yuma Arizona work began to repair the High Line canal main feeder for the U S Reclamation Service after flood waters from the Picacho wash broke it during a record rainstorm. About 150 men and 400 stock were used to repair banks with 40 000 to 50 000 yards of dirt to be moved. Officials say damage this time is less than February 1920 when a flood caused a $35000 loss.
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Yuma
Ariz
Yuma County
Arizona
Get
High Line Canal
United States Reclamation Service
Plcacho Wash Ag
Ondlale
Picacho
Arizona to Conduct Big Public Auction
The state land department will hold its largest public auction of the year at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. The sale is staged to showcase state property and attract bidders from across the region, highlighting government asset sales and bidding opportunities.
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Arizona
Fhoenin
State Land Department
Runaway Kiddies Ride Ends in Tragedy
Oct. 3 reports a seven year old boy named Jesus Hernandez and six year old Rosa Belgado riding a hayrack. The pair urged the ride to continue with the reins. The wreck occurred when horses hit a telephone pole on Fourth street near Jefferson. The girl died en route with a fractured skull. The boy suffered a concussion.
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Jesus Hernandez
Rosabela Belgado
St. Joseph's Hospital
Fourth Street
Jefferson
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