Citizen claim in court and a surprising citizenry scene
A Phoenix court scene shows Inocente Marquez of Douglas visiting the Superior Court to declare intent to become a U S citizen. The clerk handles the affair with patience amid a humorous mix of questions and cultural quirks as a government crop report details broad Arizona production gains for 1918.
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J.B. James
Superior Court
Inocente Marquez
Douglas
Estados Unidos
Aif
Panct
Villa
Homestead Patents Granted by U S to Phoenix Area Residents
Oct 17 report lists U S homestead patents issued to numerous individuals across Arizona counties. Names include Edward F. Dagan, Thomas J. Cavenness, Claud Thomesson, Alice Connor, Melvo Todd, Asa Huff, and others with heirs noted for Maria L. Gill. Government actions tested claims and allocated lands to settlers as patentees.
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Phoenix
Havig
Ariota
United States
Edward F Dagan
Thostus J. Caveness
Claud €. Thomesson
Alice Connor
Melvo Todd
Asa Huff
Wallace L. Curtiss
Sylvester
Sportsmen Can Take Shotguns Into Mexico Douglas
Oct 17 report states C. A. Housel deputy collector of customs at the local port of entry grants sportsmen permission to take .22 rifles and ammunition or shotguns and shells into Mexico under relaxed Treasury circulars. He may also ease export controls on dynamite and powder for industrial use.
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Douglas
Tipn
Treasure Department
Mexico
C. A. Housel
Housel
Treasury Department
State game warden to study habits of elk
Phoenixin October 17 Joe V Prochaska state game warden left to explore the Mogollon rim and through the Ton to pational forest and the Reservation creek country He will study elk ranges and habits to aid in drafting a protective game law Reservation creek will be stocked with trout according to Prochaska
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Phoenin
Joe V. Prochaska
Mogollon Rim
Tonto Pational Forest
Reservation Creek
Prochaska
Appeal delays Torrex lease decision in death penalty case
Phoenix reports Shavtiola Tos Tez awaiting execution after a stay delay. Governor Campbell orders a postponement and potential reprieve, while Torrex supporters rally to sustain the state’s death sentence as the Supreme Court review moves forward.
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Phoenix
Tos Tez
Purrynes Pion
Tiger
Campbell
Torrex
Man Arrested Over Work Refusal in Nevada Exit
Douglas report states Glen Edwards, claiming no work since leaving Nevada, was arrested by Patrolman Doutdin. Edwards vowed not to work until reaching Butt ont, saying he is an IW. W. and will find work around jail if convicted.
Fairbank Named Western Division Superintendent
Fairbank appointed superintendent of the western division of the El Paso and Southwestern railroad with headquarters at Douglas Arizona. He succeeds F B King who resigned and takes effect immediately. Fairbank has been stationed at Carrizaro N M and will operate from El Paso.
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EL Paso
Pairbank
Carrizoro
N. M
el Paso & Southwestern Railroad
FB King
Fairbank
Carrizor
Douglas
Arizona
Adjutant General Harris authorized to seize state stores
Oct 17 dispatch reports Charles W Harris former adjutant general of the state received authority from the attorney general to break into the state storehouse. He would remove government supplies and ship material to the new postmaster. Harris lacked keys since last spring, with state items already handed to county authorities then to police. The governor, county attorney, and justice of the peace questioned the action, insisting official state and federal properties be protected. Arizona authorities cite full lawful authority to control the storeroom and return items per war department instruction.
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Hoenin
Charles Warris
Harris
Chy
Atorney
Nartis
Jones
United States
Ater
Blackles Now Prevalent in Cattle Herd
A letter published in Douglas details a rabies like disease called blackles in cattle ten miles northwest of Dougas, reporting three deaths among calves 9 months to two years old. Garfield urges vaccination for heifers under two and a half years, warns of fatal outcomes, and recommends serum treatment as a preventive measure.
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Douglas
James Giurfleid
Atté
Ton
Attienen
Julius Wellhmaser
Jas. Garfield
Race riots probe urged by Bisbee Negroes
Marcus A. Smith Henry Fo Aehurs and Hayden circulate petitions urging a congressional investigation into racial riots and lynchings in Washington Chicago Longview Knoxville and Arkansas. The Bisbee based NAACP branch aims to secure constitutional civil and political rights and industrial education. County Attorney French dispatched to Bisbee on official business.
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Washington
Chicago
Longview
Knoxville
Arkansas
Attorney General Sets Opinion on Rubber Stamp Signing
Phoenix Oct 17 The opinion by Attorney General Wiley E Jones discusses using a rubber stamp as a signature for warrants He suggests that a stamp plus initials could authorize affixing the stamp signature to warrants and to adopt a method for official use The document notes the Governor may authorize such signing practice and recommends procedures for stamping and initialing as official signs
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Phoenix
Wiley E. Jones
Mining Claims Deeded Across Arizona Territories
Deeds recorded for multiple mining claims in Greenlee Mohave Gila and Navajo territories. Phelps Dodge cor firm and others grant rights to claims including Copper Mountain Gold Road View San Francisco Mohave districts. Notable names Ed Mingle Lee Mantle William Jennings appear with deeds to Montana Arh and Montezuma claims in Globe and Wel d kaya districts.
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O& Phoenix
General Land Office
Wasteingtog
Sty Jocal
Jerdey
Greenies
Mohae
Gils
Phelps Dodge
la Maria
Mochican
Dos Cabezas
Dukes
Hunters to Prove Themselves Sports Says A E Mann
Douglas reports indicate increased hunting activity north of the city with several deer taken and ongoing suspicions about a raiding party. Alfred Mann special deputy game warden commends the majority of hunters for restraint while noting possible further action and warnings. Another game warden, Mr Rack, operates in the same Curicahua region.
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Douglas
Bern
Alfred Mann
Doustlas
Rack
Stolen Ford Sighting Ties Fort Huachuca to Pima County
A Ford owned by Pima County sheriff’s office was reported stolen and seen in Fort Huachuca. A young man drove the car into town, made minor repairs, and left it idling with a noisy rim. Officers in Bisbee and Pima County are on the lookout for the vehicle.
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Sheriff's Office
Pima
Fort Huachuca
Pima County
Bisbee
Pima ‘County
Conflicting stories told of shooting at Bisbee
Reports from Bisbee describe conflicting accounts of why O E Franklin a local tax collector shot Te can a Mexican man in Low ell injuring his knee. The wounded man was taken to C A hospital Warren and Dr Darrah said the wound was not serious. Franklin allegedly claimed self defense while friends of the Mexican said Franklin shot him after an attempt to collect wages. An investigation was planned.
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E Darrah
Darragh
Frankin
Mevican
Franklin
Ford plans rotary plow trial amid transportation push
In a region facing farm and transport needs, Ford outlines a trial of a rotary plow aiming to improve field work. Officials note potential benefits for local agriculture and road or rail linkups amid broader industry efforts.
Nogales Fostal Clesk Inherits $2900
A damaged transcription notes a probate-like inheritance of 2900 dollars involving Nogales entities or individuals. The legatee appears connected to a Mexican government enactment context and there is mention of payments and ongoing proceedings with unclear local references and dates.
Road work progress near Mahway east area
Engineer Rey White of the highway commission said a section about one and a half miles east of Mahway was opened recently. The stretch lies beyond the fallengeroenue toward Sunnyside and was completed by Monday according to his inspection.
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Sishway
Teo
Mahway
Doar
Tome
Rey White
Highway Commission
Dang'se Tas
White
Chat Ture
Douglas Waaat
Sunnyside
Rural delivery urged for Turner district turnout
Lee Harkey of the Hay Bros ranch near Turner reports ranchers in his district pushing for a rural delivery route into the Turner section from Fairbank. The demand follows the post office suspension after the postmaster moved to Nogales, leaving locals unable to receive mail.
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Lee Harkey
Hay Bros
Turner
Tombstore
Fairbank
Tarser
Larren
Nogales
Matt
Calendar advances in Arizona courtroom turmoil and trial delays
Judge Neterer presided during a busy morning as the court tackled personal injury and related cases. A large scene map aided the plaintiff's testimony and the session stretched toward Friday. The judge, touring from Phoenix to Tucson, aimed to address backlogged matters before moving on next week.
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John Rudell
Maine
Phelps Dodee Corporation
Unclear but local notes mention licenses and personalities
Fragmented report references MARRIZIF LICENSES and various names such as Benson Stockwan and James W. Selner. It cites meetings, dances, and social events with scattered mentions of Hare, Cletacet, and Belk, plus remarks on cattle and range conditions. The piece mixes license notices with local gossip and a Tombstone visit to the Epitaph office.
For Sale Ranch near Gleeson with orchard and wells
Ranch near Gleeson offering acres of land 1000 fruit trees two tanks two windmills two root wells water piped throughout the orchard three toom house garage adobentore room. Apply or write IS Wine Gleeson Ari Adv
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Gleeson
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