Increase in manganese supply eyed by mining engineers
The American Institute of Mining Engineers plans a national meeting in October to discuss boosting manganese ore output for the war effort. Prominent engineers will gather across Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma to explore expanding production, conserving stockpiles, and improving ore use. Arizona’s Tombstone has been a major manganese producer, shipping ore to the East as output rises and shipments increase, with Montana Virginia and California also noted as key sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Cnnnity
Countess Minerate
United States
Montana
Virginia
Athens
Arkanean
Cal Tornia
Tombstone
Arizona
Gnd
Carlos
Toothless Fift y Seeks Exemption in Draft Case
In Phoenin on September 5 a local draft board heard many exemption claims. A dentist from an unnamed town argued he has fifty patients without teeth and that his own removed teeth were replaced by artificial ones. He sought a stay at home to finish his contract, claiming his patients need care and he is owed time to complete treatment.
First installment of taxes payable announced
County Treasurer Ross stated taxes are due in two installments. The first is due on the first Monday of September and delinquent on the first Monday of November. The treasurer’s office expects a busy period as back taxes are collected and payments come in. Delinquent tax processing continues through the period until court action.
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Ross
Conductor Sparks and visitors mark quiet day at home
The article notes Conductor Sparks confined to a bed from illness and others visiting, including Mrs Sam Jutinesa and Mrs J B Pope. It also mentions Macia and John S Williams at a promising gold property near Casa Grande stone district, with manganese production tied to current metal prices.
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JL. Sparks
Ness
Douglas Feet
Mr Sparks
Sam Jutinesa
Fran Cauiele
J.B Pope
Atesers
Macia
John S Williams
Casa Grande
Stone District
Tombstone Schools to Open Monday Amid War Prep
Tombstone dispatch reports public schools will open next Monday morning September 1 for the new term. War preparations affect industry nationwide. attendance is hoped to remain high while the district adds staff from California and Los Angeles Normal. Principal leadership and new teachers are detailed, with changes at Central and other sites noted.
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America
West
Celby
Gackers
Ehhool
AL Central
Hiterlor
Axtell
Ludaig
Ruth Arthur
Wolcott
Arthur
Los Angeles Normal
University of Southern California
Abe
Misa Ludwis
Misnes Lundwis
Meyer
Central School
Douglas County Attorney to Probe Open Dance Halls
Douglas County Attorney John F. Ross and Mrs. Ross visited Douglas to review reports about seven open dance halls. He warned swift action to close them if they violate state law. Local officials discussed matters with Chairman Johnson and deputy sheriffs in Tombstone and Bisbee. Jurors were summoned for the Superior Court in the morning session.
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Lockwood
T. EB. Warlop
Douglas
Arthur B. Maynard
Chas W. Frost
John A. Smald
Rayfiyd
Warlop
Smith Vs. Atlen
Paradise District
John F. Ross
State Campaign for National Prohibition
A garbled early 20th century prose piece discusses the Anti Saloon League and efforts toward nationwide prohibition. It references leveraging public sentiment, enforcement, and the push to dry laws, with scattered mentions of political actors and dates blurred by OCR.
Notice of Land Indemnity Selection in Arizona 1917
United States Land Office in Phoenix announces Arizona state filings for School Indemnity Land Selections List No 911 Serial No 6160 and others. Protests or contests may be filed during five weeks of publication before final approval. dated Aug 31 1917 with J L Irvin as Register and JoAN J Birdno as Receiver. first publication Sept 9 1917.
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Arizona
United States Land Office
Plownix
Artona
State of
Towit
Ser NW
WISE
AHL
General Land Office
Phoenix
Red Cross Farewell Dance in Tombstone
Tombstone Red Cross plans a farewell hall for the 7th Cavalry detachment bound for training camps at Wik. The event shifts from the 15th to the 19th as details are finalized. Major Hornbrook of the 7th Cavalry band will lead the send off with the fund and detachment arrangements yet to be completed.
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Hornbrook
Eathwanding Atfleet
7Th Cavalry Jae
17Th Cavalry
Ten Cate
Kid Lee in custody awaits parole in county jail
Deputy Sheik Charles Crome arrived in the county seat this morning from Ducatis and Kid Lee is held in the branch county jail at Imurlas awaiting parole. An official inquiry notes parole may be issued by the governor after medical reports indicate Kermeen has only weeks to live. If parole is granted it will be for a limited period. failure to recover could return him to prison. Strong evidence exists against Martines, while Mrs Kerriven has visited the prison recently.
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Charles Crome
Ducatis
Lee
Branch
Imurlas
Mexico
Hess
W. Kermeon
Arizona Etane
Campbell
Irix
Wufferwr
By the Kovernor
Kermeeti
Hotterner
Kerriven
Iman
Martines
Jail Break Plan Foiled In County Jail
Phoenix reports a planned jail escape by several prisoners was thwarted by officers. Five inmates were found to be involved with three alleged participants possibly acting from inside the jail. Sheriff Wilkes stated the escape route may have involved breaks through windows. Investigations continue.
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Phoenix
Overalls Boost War Effort At Camp Funston
Drafted men from Arizona Missouri Colorado arrive at Camp Funston Fort Riley in the Fourteenth division to drill in blue overalls in a bid to conserve uniforms. General Wood endorses the plan noting its cost saving and practical benefit for ongoing Army needs.
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Camp Penston
Port Riley
Kan
Arizona
Missouri
Katie
Colorado
Camp Funston
Sar Department
Leonard W Xat
Wood
Slaver Arrest In Nogales over Mexican Girls
In Nogales a man named Merontes was arrested by Captain Meaty and Kastier for allegedly transporting young Mexican girls, Mercedes and Carmen Sopla, to Tucsia for a visit. A younger girl recounts the tale of a father who refused support and a quick slide into bar work and prostitution as her only means of livelihood.
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Sil
Nogales
Santiago Mar- Minee
Muedalena
Meaty
Merontes
Mer Nither
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Hewett
Cechoeical Survey
Sparks III
Lamson Business College
West Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona
E. M. Lamson
College
Escelle Bean
Dorottea Heeves
Colorado State Agriculture College
Mire Sway
Mise Stead
Meg Stead Wan
Phuson
Giltoore Catiaze
Sixth Street
Cochine County
W. A. Moyer
Cochise
St Irene Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Wilcox
Association
H. L. Johnson
Willcox
E. W. Clayton
Safford
Talse
H. 3. Ross
Fairbank
Arthur Heney
Wife
J. F. Ross
Clayton
Idaho
Toyts Howe Brati
Ho MeChin
Sherrill Cottage
Pith Street
Gilbert Hanley
Brae
Touxhnut Street
Tom Cook
Glenn Cottage
Hehool
JT. Chadwick
Cummings Cottage
Wenn
Walker Cottage
Thitehine
Mise Kalith Stead
Bruce Streets
Attormey
Frank Dean
Tomitone
WWE
Superior Court
Chas
Goote
Tomitestone
Binte
Ansistant County
Hrace Stephenson
Bisbee
Ternoan
Smart
Barbacamari Grant
E. B Perrin
EB. B. Perrin
Williams, Arizona
Ady Im
Sherif Wa
Brak Lamwell
Jed Higbee
Guy ©. Weten
Sherif Welch
Biehee
Trienis
Urawine
Sheriff Wheeler
State Campaign For
Leis Beers
Hilygrmtls
Ngasivatone
Caeress Tehesl & Grovisin
Eberts Awe
Kouba
Evan
Mieriy
Ariana
Utes
Srizo
J. L. Irvin
Register
Joan J. Birdno
RED Cross
Kid Lee
Wilkes Atarad
Fort Riley
Hite
Physicians’ Headquarters
Mae
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