Postmaster Hawkins Resigns After Probe in Douglas
Haw king postmaster of Douglas for five years resigns in a telegram from First Assistant Postmaster Work. An inspector investigated charges of immorality and inefficiency. the inspector found no basis for immorality and said the books were in excellent shape. Hawkins vows full public investigation of all charges and requests due process. Accusers and details remain unclear. A separate case covers a jury verdict awarding Robert Greene 15090 against W. O. Jennings and Wolverine & Arizona Mining.
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Aimew
Douglas
Hawking
Hawkins
Douglas Post Office
Hankins
Hewkins
Soch
Mohave Power Plant Planned Near Mohave County
Mohave power plant development on the Colorado River near Du mont Creek in Mohave County Arizona received preliminary permit approval from the Federal Power Commission. The commission notes the project would mark a major epoch in southwest hydroelectric development with potential energy in the basin exceeding 52 190,000 horsepower while only 39,009 have been utilized. No other applications on the river involve more than 1,006,000 horsepower.
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Washington
Aus
Dumont Creek
Colorado River
Mohave County
Arizona
Federal Power Commission
Commissons
Southwest
Gilbert Rancher to Start Oil Exploration on Ranch
Gilbert district resident V. S. Irvin plans oil exploration on his Gilber t ranch after claiming signs of oil found weeks ago while rescuing chickens from a water well shaft. He says sand samples tested positive and that oil can be tasted in nearby wells.
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Bill
OIL Phoenix
V. S. Irvin
Gilbertistrict
Irvin
Governor Returns to Desk at State House
Gov Thomas Irvin returned to his desk at the state capitol Phoenix after a trip to Wasps and a Hopanake dance. He intends to begin drilling on an oil rig north of Holbrook with a new company to carry on operations, following negotiations for purchasing the rig.
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Phoenix
Thomas Irvin
E. Campbell
State Capitol
Wasps
Labor Day Proclaimed by Governor Campbell In Arizona
Phoenix August 31 Governor Thomas E Campbell issues a proclamation designating Labor Day for September first. The document stresses the holiday as more than a pause in work, urging serious study of labor and management relations and urging citizens to reflect on improving understanding between workers and employers for moral advancement.
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Phoenix
Thomas E. Campbell
Pioneer Ford laid to rest with wide funeral attendance
HS Ford, a veteran Indian fighter and captain in the Wormbetone State Militia, died Monday night at his Bisbee home. His funeral proceeded at 9 o clock to the city cemetery with Hennessy and Allison Undertaking services and Methodist pastor Selleck officiating. pallbearers included John Davis, J L Melteren, James Lamb, Alex Smith, Michael Walsh, and Allie Thompson. many friends from across the county attended. The service honored a pioneer noted for his long service to the western wilderness.
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HS. Ford
Wormbetone
Ritea
Joha
Davis
J. Ll. Melteren
James Lamb
Alex Smith
Michael Walsh
Allie Thompson
Tocal
Hennessy & Allison Undertaking Company
Bishee
Res. Selleck
Methodist Church
Bisbe
Ser
TS. Ford T
HS Ford
Mexicans Refuse Return Of Mormon Colonies In Chihuahua
El Paso August 31. Mexicans occupying Colonialist lands in Chihuahua since 1912 have refused to surrender properties to Mormon owners despite government orders. Mormon officials report squatters threaten violence to anyone attempting to move on the land. The Diaz holdings lie near the Ojitas ranch area, where two Americans were killed by bandits and 10,000 acres of Mormon property are involved across years of upheaval.
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EL Paso
Chihuahua
Andrew Peterson
Columbus
Mexica
King of Utab
United States
Mexico
Colonia Diaz
Bank Spence
Ojitas
Nett Boyd
Nogales Petition Seeks U S Force to Protect Ruby
Residents along a Ruby area petitioned the United States to deploy a detachment to remain indefinitely after two shootings linked to bandits from Mexico. The document cites deaths of Postmaster Fraser and his wife and last year’s Fraser brother killings, naming officials including Judge W. A. O Connor, Attorney A H Plame, Sheriff George Witte, Mayor J A Harrison, Police Chief J J Lowe, and Customs Collector Charles L Power.
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Ruby
U. S
United States
Department
Soldephen D. Little
Cap
Triment
Postmester
Frank J. Pearson
Bandite
Mex
Fee
Fraser Brothers
Andits
Mexico
Atl
Mra. Pearson
W. A. O'Connor
Santa+ Cruz county
A. H. Et Plame
Sante Crux County
George Witte
J. A. Harrison
J. J. Lowe
Charles L. Powter
Te District of
Arizona
Recognition of Mexico Arouses Revolt Warning at Rotary Luncheon
Professor Turrell warned at a Tucson Rotary luncheon that unless the United States recognizes Mexico by January first Mexico faces another revolution. He recently returned from an archaeological trip with Bryan Cummings and said Mexicans blame certain U S interests, not the public, for the delay. He cited claims from sources close to the Mexican government and noted highway funds for Stein's Pass would be federal financed with New Mexico work starting in September.
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Tucson
Mexico
Turrell
Dickerson
Turrel
Byran Cummings
Turret
Ameriane
Tarrell
Basig
United States
Rodeo
Stein's Pass
Federal
New Mexico
Big check sent for inheritance tax of Osborne
In Phoenix on August 31 a check for 80847 was received by Neil Osborne Jr in payment of inheritance tax on the estate of the late Senator George T Oliver of Pennsylvania. The tax on 7000 shares of Arizona mining stock was 2.54 with interest. The gross Arizona estate was 113000 dollars, debts 152900.90 were deducted leaving net 260099.19.
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Osborne
Phoenix
Neil Osborne, Jr
George T. Olver
Pennsylvania
Arizona
Dette
Hail storm wrecks fine bean crop in Arizona region
In Vaugha region near Sonoita and Elgin Santa Crex county a heavy hailstorm damaged crops Thursday evening. One farm Harrison 40 acres of vines were destroyed, other nearby farms suffered losses with no owner names available. Yuma contract awarded for fourth avenue school lot.
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Thch
Cattlemen Get New Deadline on Range Fees
Tucson August 31 Stockmen on government range allotments learn of a further postponement of range fee payments until December 1. The measure passed both houses and gained the president's signature, extending the normal due date from March 1 and the prior September 1 postponement. The three month delay eases strain on cattlemen facing drought and market troubles, allowing sale of tall steers before payment is required.
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Hia
Senate
al Inquerque
Drouth
Post Office Probes Killing at Ruby Station by Bandits
Tucson August 31 Federal authorities launch a post office investigation into the slaying of Postmaster Frank J Pearson and his wife at Ruby Arkansas during a Friday holdup. Inspector Ed Chance left Tucson for the scene as authorities weigh Mexican bandits involvement and possible extradition.
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Post Office Department
Ruby Station
Tucson
Frank J. Pearson
Ruby
ED. Chance
Mexico
Pearson
Chanee
Gabe
United States
Nogales Mayoralty Campaign Closes Amid Parades Talks
Nogales Sonora residents face a mayoral vote between Francisco Ramos Guillermo Barnett and Guillermo MacAlpin after a closing night of parades and speeches. Ramos campaign manager Francisco Moncayo was arrested by Mexican fiscal guards on orders of General Carlos Punk and released after instructions from Secretary of Foreign Relations General E P Calles.
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Nogales
Arle
Sonora
Francisco V. Ramos
Guillermo Barnett
Guillermo MacAlpin
Francisco Moncayo
Ramos
Carlos Punk
Magdalena
Plank
E. P. Calles
Eupstat
Governor's Son and Sister Return From Mexico City School
Mias Liva Campbell of Prescott Anne Campbell sister of Governor Thomas E Campbell and Allen Campbell the governor's son were in El Paso on their way home from Mexico City where they attended summer school at the University.
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EL Paso
Texas
Mias Liva Campbell
Prescott
Anne
Thomas E. Campbell
That State
Allen Campbell
Arizona Farms by Acreage in 1920 Figures
Phoenix reports 1920 census figures for Arizona farm acreages. Under 20 acres total 1,426 farms, 20 to 49 acres 2,367, 50 to 99 acres 1,705, 100 to 199 acres 2,015, and 500 acres or more 7? The total farms sum to 9,975 in Arizona for 1920, with a rise from 1900. Corrections pending.
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Phoenix
Bureau of Census
Department of Commerce
Arizona
Namres
Prescott Smoke Case Trial Proceeds Over Three Weeks
In Prescott on August 2 an inquiry into alleged crop damage by the United Verde company’s smelter continued. Plaintiffs claim smoke from the smelter damaged crops on the Fonekes farm. The trial enters its third week with experts and witnesses expected to testify for three more weeks.
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Prescott
Wells and Files
United Verde Rateteion Company
Gun falls from holster kills deputy Sheriff Prescott
Aug 29. Deputy Sheriff Sutue- Sly Vattersis of Ast Fork died in a hospital after a revolver fell from a holster and he was wounded boarding a train. Patterson, injured earlier, had been treated and is married with two young children.
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Prescott
Sherina Vattersis
Ast Fork
Sly Might
Patterson
Teaves
Marri
Death of A. H. McKnight Ties Pearce To Murder Trial
A. H. McKnight dies in San Diego while presiding over the murder trial of Frank George. McKnight had ranch ties near Pearce and conducted services at Pearce Union Church. He leaves wife, daughter Andis SeXnight, son Robert Shanks, and another son A. S. McKnight, with services to be held in Prescott. Judge R. C. Bollinger will preside in Phoenix during Judge Stanford's absence.
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Ariz
McKnight
Bia
RE. McKnight
San Diego
Calif
Pearce Union Church
The
Phoenix
Ang M
Judge R. C
Andis SeXnight
Stanford
Robert Shanks
San IX
Perior
Maricopa County
A. S. McKulgtt
Wight
Prescott
George
Ed F. Bowers
FE. Kimo Bollinger
Mohave County
Trevino Elected Municipal Presidente of Agua Prieta
Trevino was elected municipal presidente of Agua Prieta in yesterday's election. A prominent cattleman and merchant from San Jora is among the successful candidates.
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Are. Ate Returne
Trevino
Agua Prieta
San Jora
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