Weather Review of Arizona and New Mexico Ranges
Moderate to heavy showers boosted ranges across most of Arizona and western New Mexico during the week ending September 1. Rain was light near the Grand Canyon and on the Apache Reservation where feed is drying. Pinto reports water scarcity. Cattle and forage remained in good condition overall. corn hay alfalfa and fruit yields were average to large as harvests progressed. Cotton in Salt River Valley suffered near a million dollars in damage from the September 23 storm, with potential further losses from the 30th heavy rain. Yuma and Phoenix cotton may see some leaf drop but could recover with fair warm weather.
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Phoeniz
Arizona
New Mexico
Grand Canyon
Apache Indian Reservation
Pinto
Salt River Valley
Plante
Yuma
Phoenix
Dolla
JAIL MINER ON BIGAMY CHARGE BISBEE
Frank Ford alias Francis Pourde, a miner, was arrested on bigamy charges for having two living wives Beatrice Ford the first wife testified she wed Ford in Mexico years ago and never separated Teresa Earle the second wife was also taken into custody Deputy Sheriff Foster and Midkiff assisted in the arrests and Ford admitted the charge He claimed he had been living with Teresa Ford at the home of Rene Earle and will be arraigned before Judge Winters in Lowell
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Mexico
Teresa Bearle
Ford
Mre Ford
Bowers Hill
Rene Earle
Winters
Lowell
Son Arrives on Special Furlough to Meet Douglas Mother
Arizona native returning from overseas service to meet his mother Mrs. William Stevenson in Douglas today. She had believed him killed after a Chicago auto accident claim proved false. the son will arrive on a special furlough to reunite with family.
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Douglas
Beson St. David
Arizona
United States
William Stevenson
Stevenson
Chicago
Johnson failed to be found in Nogales report
An AP correspondent could not verify George J. Kelly’s claim that Jack Johnson was in Nogales Sonora for training before a September 16 fight in Mexico City. Searches found no witnesses or evidence of Johnson in Nogales or nearby.
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Jack Johnson
Nogales
No Politician For Him From Tucson Legion Leader
Andrew or Martin, state commander of the American Legion and state resources board member, denies plans to run for Congress. In a letter to Neri Osborn Jr, he says he is not a candidate now or in the near future and will not pursue office, citing Legion principles and respect from fellow veterans.
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Phoenix
Andrew Or
Martin
Tucson
American Legion
State Resources Board
Congress
Neri Osborn, Jr
Bern
S40th
The
Legion
Ates
Minn
American Legion 1
Leter
Kidnapping charge not to be pressed in Bisbee case
Aug 29. The kidnapping charge against Francisey Cale, a Mexican, tied to a year‑old girl near Osborn, will not be pressed after a third postponement before Justice James Allison. Clotide Duarte allegedly aided the plan, and the girl claimed she could go with him that day. The motive remains unclear as authorities consider further investigation and questions about crossing the border.
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Celedo
Bim
Clotilde
Central School
Douglas
Mexico
Ade Douglas
Cooks Station
Cros
Leliers
Tombstone Tennis Club poised for front in state tourney
Tombstone Tennis Club shows form as Fort Huachuca matches feature Wynn and Copia in four sets with Seat and Kos. Local team, newly organized and practicing, aims to make an impact at the upcoming state tournament in Douglas and beyond.
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Tombstone
Fort Huschuea
Wynn and
Copiea
Capt Seat
Port Huachuca
Fletors
Douglas
Utrie
Escaped here now sentenced on coast
California versus Arizona as Jack McKimm, who escaped from the county jail by the garbage car route on July 25, faced sentencing on a Florence bound burglary term of four to five years. Twenty days later he completed another burglary in San Diego, and was arrested and sentenced there. A wire to the sheriff’s office confirmed the arrest and impending full details. Credit for the arrest goes to Phoenix city police who sent fingerprints to Leavenworth for identification.
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Phoenix
California
Arizona
Jack McKimm
Florence
San Diego
Sheriff's Office
LeavensTorth
Kansas
New Prisoner Holding Method Embraced In County Jail
In Tombstone a new guarding method emerged when Constable R E Perl of Dos Cabezas brought two women prisoners from a mine theft. Storms disrupted custody, and an officer tricked one to locate the other, planning to move both to Tomtone the following day.
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Bastnett
Tombstone
RE. Perley
Dos Cabezas
Dos Cabeass
Tom’ Tone
Eptivor
Train Strikes Auto Near Skull Valley Killing or Injuring
Sept 2 a car carrying Mr and Mrs Pratt was struck by a southbound train No 3 near Skull Valley not far from Kirkland. The vehicle was demolished and Mrs Pratt was initially reported seriously hurt but later described as not seriously injured. They were rushed to a hospital in Ire Mont for treatment.
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Phoenix
Prescots
Zitt
Pratt
Skull Valley
Kirkland
Divorces Sought by Woman With Two Husbands
Phoenix dispatch: Mararda Gonzes known as Mary Gillespie, tied to two divorce actions. divorce suits filed by her first husband John M. Gillespie and by her second husband James Harris after discovery that Gillespie may be alive. Three marriages and two children named Jesse Lee and Jun.
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Phoenix
Mararda
Mary Gillesne
Gillespie
James Harris
Deserters Captured Crossing Border Near Rodeo
Mary authorities captured two deserters from the border cavalry regiments Monday morning as they crossed into Mexico near Rodeo. They held two horses stolen from the army and an army saddle left behind. The soldiers identified as Privates Davis and Miller. They faced discharge soon under a new order to release sergeants.
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Douglas
Mary
Border Cavalry
Mexico
Rodeo
Davis
Miller
Sergency
El Paso Phoenix road race purses attract broad support
El Paso and Phoenix boosters push a $8000 starter purse for a El Paso Phoenix road race with Tucson Douglas and Bisbee pledging funds. Ferguson indicates $2500 for Phoenix and expects 20 entrants at $100 each to raise the purse to $10,000 with a 70 30 10 split for prizes. auto dealers show strong interest and most entrants coming from El Paso.
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EL Paso
Ravenux
Ferguson
Naquin
el Paso Autona Trades Association
New Bank to Open Doors in Douglas
Articles of Incorporation reveal a new bank planned for Douglas with capital stock of 100,000 shares of 4 par value. Incorporators include William Cowan Tombstone Milford Haymory LH Burrow of Douglas A J McGinnon Tucson and T J Leeson MeNei. Directors chosen by incorporators will be three to five members and elections occur during the week. The bank will be housed in a new building rising on Gave Street.
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Douglas
William Cowan
Tombstone
Milfard Haymory
LH. Burrow
A. J. McGinnon
Tucson
T. J. Leeson
MeNei
Ate
Nike Ft
Pew
Johnson on the Nogales Training Fight in Sonora
Phoenix reports heavyweight contender Jack Johnson, a five year U.S. fugitive, is in Nogales Sonora training for a 16 round bout against Tom Fowler in Mets City on September 16. J. G. Kelly, a Detroit American Baseball scout, says he spoke with Johnson during the recent trip to Nogales.
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Phoenix
United States
Nogales
Sonora
J. G. Kelly
Detroit American Baseball
Kelly
Jobnean
Jotinsim
Nogalee
Arizona
Tom Fowler
Mette
Arizona Judge Dissolves Texas Globe Oil Company
In Phoenix on Sept 4 Superior Judge Anford dissolved the Texas Globe Oil Company. The firm, drilling a Brady Texas well, has its holdings transferred to the newly formed Texas World Oil and Gas Company. The record cites use of a psychic medium to provide readings to prospective customers.
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Arizona
Texas Globe OL
Phoenix
Anford
Texas Globe OH Company
Brady
Texas
Texas World Oi and Gas Company
Globe Organization
Col Fraljo Wins Agua Prieta City Presidency in Light Vote
Election returns from Agua Prieta show Lieut. Col. Abraham Fraljo elected presidente of the city. Gabriel Trujillo Arturo Mendoza and Fernando J. Mentoza trailed in order. Fraljo received 193 votes, Trujillo 78, with scattering votes for the others.
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Douglas
Agua Prieta
Abraham Fraljo
Gabriel Trujillo
Arturo Mendoza
Fernando J. Mentoza
Trujillo
Inheritance Tax Revenue Almost Doubled in Arizona
Phoenix report shows H S Ross announcing inheritance tax revenue rising nearly 100 percent over last year. August and July yielded about 4 4 thousand dollars, with 27 estates taxed and 24 more appraised. Complex double exemptions from other states complicate collection as Arizona enforces its own rules.
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Phoenix
H. S. Ross
Ross
California
Arizona
Sentences imposed in Bisbee court for embezzlement and larceny
In a Bisbee Superior Court session late this afternoon John Spigno was sentenced to not less than two nor more than ten years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to embezzlement and obtaining money under false pretenses. Jose Maria Rochin also pled guilty to larceny at Naco and received a minimum of one year and a maximum of several years with county attorney recommendations. A damages case for WE Schwamm v Le 2 Hillisch was heard, resulting in a verdict for the defendant following a short deliberation. A long list of jurors was drawn for duty, including numerous names from Tombstone, Bisbee, and surrounding areas.
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John Spigno
Jose Maria Rochin
Wiesden
Naco
Ator
Tor Temleney
Hillisch
Over 3000 More Cars Now Owned in State
In Arizona the July 21 registration shows 25,898 autos, up from last year by 448. Maricopa County leads with 12,886 cars, Cochise 3,527, and increases spread across counties though Apache and Mohave show gains. Total receipts from auto licenses amount to $165,000 plus, reflecting growth.
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Mohave
Maricopa Teats
Cochise
Pressiny
Maricopa
Simms
Arizona
Elk hunting permits in Sitgreaves forest draw demand
Phoenix September 2 Special to The Arizona Republic crowds gather as elk hunt permits for Sitgreaves forest late October attract about 50 applications, double the typical issue. Wardex Prochaska notes at least 200 applications expected, including two women. Misconceptions persist that lodge members only may apply. any American citizen may obtain a permit if fee is paid. A drawing will occur at the warden's office on September 12 if applications exceed 100.
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Phoenix
Sitgreaves
Prochaska
Small Boys Start Out To See World In Phoenix
Two very young boys, Howard and Theodore Rawles, left home with 62 cents and blankets to ride a freight train from Glendale to Phoenix. After a night away, Motorcycle Officer Papo found them near Thirteenth Avenue and Washington Street and brought them to the po lice station where their anxious parents were contacted.
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Phoenix
Po- Mee
Glendale
A. J. Rawles
North Central Avenue
Rawles
Howard
Theodore
Papo
Thirteenth Avenue
Washington Street
Papa
Cio
Governor Campbell Talks With Palmer
A telegram from Governor Campbell to his secretary P. St. Milnes reports he and six other governors from the Salt Lake City conference have conferred two days with Attorney General Mitchel Palmer on rising living costs and possible remedies. Mayor J D Rolfe wires that Mrs Campbell is accorded courtesy as representative of the governor and Arizona for the grand review of the Pacific fleet in San Francisco on September 1.
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Phoenix
Campbell
P. St. Milnes
Committee of Governors
Conference of Governors
Salt Lake City
Mitchel Palmer
J. D. Rolfe
San Francisco
Gormer
State of
Arizona
Ride the Rockmite Stage to Ble Bee
The note advertises a ride on the Rockmite Stage to Ble Bee for two dollars with a brief mention of Ady. The fragment suggests a local transit or stagecoach style service possibly signaling a fare and destination.
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Blebee
Ady
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