Bootleggers Escape Jail in Pima County
Two men convicted of bootlegging walked away from the Pima county jail and have not been seen since. The item rails against the idea of an honor list for deputies and calls bootleggers beyond reform. In other news a Kansas candidate for Congress faces political shifts, while local Arizona political notices announce Democratic primary candidates for county offices and sheriff.
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Phoenix Republican
Pima County
Iis
Democratic Primaries Nominees and Candidacy
Announcement of several candidates for public offices in the upcoming Democratic primaries on September 12, 1916. Dan Mathes seeks supervisor, Tom C Foster runs for state representative, Oscar Zapf serves as assistant chief clerk and second legislature candidate for nomination.
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Dan Mathes
Oscar Zapf
Ivey Seeks County Recorder Nomination in Democratic Primary
A. (Arthur) Ivey announces candidacy for County Recorder subject to Democratic primary voters on September 12, 108. The statement positions Ivey as a Democratic contender in the upcoming race.
Cochise County Democrat Announces State Senate Run
A Cochise County Democrat announces candidacy for the state Senate with a pledge to seek the will of voters in the Democratic primaries. The statement also references consideration of nomination for the state legislature’s representative seat, contingent on primary results.
Wheeler declares candidacy for Cochise County Sheriff
Harry Wheeler announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Cochise County subject to Democratic voters will. Primary election is set for September 12.
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Cochise County
Harry
Wheeler
Striking Railroad Fears Prompt Local Food Stocking
Townspeople urged to prepare for possible U S railroad strike that could disrupt freight. Local merchants report adequate food and fuel supplies but warn against hoarding. Gasoline reserves exist to tide consumers over, sold in small lots to prevent shortage. Officials say the scare is unwarranted but prudent foresight is advised.
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Samuel
Sua
United States
Tombstone
Have We This Trait in Tombstone
An editorial urges Tombstone residents to embrace civic pride and proactive growth. It highlights optimism, welcoming new residents, attracting outside capital, and pursuing local resources while acknowledging detractors who oppose progress.
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Tombstone
Local Candidate Declarations For County Recorder and Other Offices
Several residents announce candidacies for public offices in Cochine County and statewide. Ray B Krebs seeks the county recorder nomination, J M Sparks runs for supervisor, and O Cabr proclaims re election as state superintendent of public instruction with Democratic primary deadlines set for September 12, 1911 in Phoenix Arizona.
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Cosne
Tose
of Ce
Cochine
Ray B. Krebs
Umber One
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Gleeson Votes Show Will Of the People in Primaries
Gleeson Arizona voters pressed to express choice at the Democratic primaries held on September 13 as local results shape candidacy and party strength.
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Gleeson
Arizona
Charles K Howe Seeks Primary Bid For Reelection
The former Cochise County assessor Charles K Howe announces his candidacy for reelection as State Tax Commissioner. He frames his bid as subject to voters in the Democratic primary on September 12, 1916.
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Vowte
Charles K Howe
Cochise County
Candidate Announces Bid for State Senator Seat
A candidate declares intent to seek the State Senate at the Democratic primaries. The statement frames participation as subject to voter will at the September primary. Certainty and campaign aims are outlined in a brief notice.
Murphy Announces Democratic Primary Campaign for Tax Commissioner
Owen E Murphy declares his candidacy for the state Tax Commissioner post, seeking the voters' support in the Democratic primaries to be held September 12.
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Myses
Owen E Murphy
Pearson in Democratic Primary for State Representative
Candidate A C Art Pearson seeks the Democratic nomination for State Representative, with options and electoral process subject to party rules and September 12, 1916, filings and events noted.
Cochise Democrat Files Objection to Primary Action
Douglas August 2 1916 DC O Neill objects to the will of voters at the Democratic primaries held September 12 in Cochise County. The filing cites objection to the process and the action proposed by the party.
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Cochise County
John S. Merrill
Douglas
O'Neill
Democratic primary action in Tombstone precinct
A candidate for Justice of the Peace in Tombstone precinct No 1 appears in this notice, subject to the Democratic primary on September 2.
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Justice of the Peace of
Tombstone
Liquor cases cut through Cochise court in Bisbee verdicts
Two liquor prosecutions dominated the Cochise Superior Court in Bisbee. John Williams was found guilty with a clemency recommendation since he worked for another man. John Laney failed to appear and a bench warrant was issued. Bonds forfeited totaled $1,459 so far, with additional fines possible. Jurors were excused as term progresses.
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John Williams
Bisbee
Noos
Williams
John Laney
Lockwood
Murty
Cape
Lou
Woolery
J. A. Wheeler
A. F. Kinsman
J.B. Tenny
R.A. Davis
J. A. Sanders
P. McDonald
R. W. S. Gibbs
8. S. Schmaltz
Martin C. Costello
Ed. Lofgreen
F. A. Fowler
Harry Storey
Martin Hensley
Wm. Richards
Jack Welch
R. W. Sprinkle
Wmn. Lutley
J. B. Parks
Jay Gibson
James Lamb
C. W. McDaniels
C. B. Wilson
Lawey
Purchases Machinery for Electric Lighting Plant
David K. Udall president of the Mormon stake returned from El Paso where he had gone to arrange machinery for an electric lighting plant. Several guilty pleas were entered in the Superior Court today related to purchasing the machinery.
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ST. Johns
David K. Udall
el Paso
Superior Court
Chet
Farm loan commission approves seven loans to farm towns
Phoenix application list shows seven loans on improved farm lands totaling 14 500 with 6 percent interest. Recipients include Frederick G White Flor nee KR R Parmer Yuma KM Farmer Yuma MA Gilmer Yuma M Bandy Yuma D H Clumt Central Graham County K Welker Safford. Warrants mailed tomorrow after Labor Day. loans become legal once Auditor Callaghan signs.
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Phoenix
State Loan Commission
Mit Simms
Sid Osborn
Hunt
George Harben
Central
Graham County
K. Welker
Safford
Callaghan
Plea Changes and Sentences in State Case Proceeding
Dave Ray J N Rawlins and Chet Livingston changed pleas from not guilty to guilty before Judge Lockwood. Livingston received 10 days in jail and a suspended sentence of two years on another case. Ray pleaded to two counts with suspended terms and short jail time. Rawlins also pled to two counts with four months in jail and a $200 fine plus two suspended years. The court forfeited a $500 bond for a defendant in a separate trial. A 15 juror panel was ordered for tomorrow with burglary on the docket and calendar adjustments anticipated.
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Te State
Frank Johnson
Lockwood
J. E. James
James
Cochise
Benestus
Oicain
Cochine
Ston
Dave Ray
J .N. Rawlins
Woney
Chet Livingston
Livingston
Day Ray
Houndey
Rawlins
Clark
Harry Storey
Ro W. Sprinkle
F. Fowler
Wm. Richards
J. B. Fenny
James Lamb
A. H. Gardner
Jack Weleh
RW. Gibbs
Roa
Davis
Ed. Lotgreen
Robi Axtell
Lockpod
Honor System photoplay stars Hunt in Arizona shot
Phoenix reports Gov Hunt as the hero in a ten reel photo play titled The Honor System written by Henry Warnack. The film, shot around Yuma and Florence penitentiaries, depicts prison life and a possible transformation of a criminal, with Governor Hunt invited to attend the second Phoenix showing with his staff.
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Phoenix
Hunt Tor
Henry Christeen Warnack
Los Angeles
Hunter
Arizona
James A. Marcus
Warnack
Yuma
Territorial Penitentiary
Colorado River
Florence
New Penientiary
Florence Penitentiary
Sonviets Ax
Gov. Hunt
Arizona Primary Prompted Voter Registration Snapshot
With the hottest primary fight Arizona has ever seen ten days away, state registration shows 68,144 voters registered versus 7,000 total last year. Cochise County has 12,780, Maricopa 14,661, and Apache County 865 electors registered to date.
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Arizona
Cochise County
Maricopa
Apache County
Arizona rancher Edward Elmer found dead after missing
Edward Elmer, a rancher on a CIM homestead near Pima Arizona, was found dead in a field by his 14 year old son after missing several days. Heart failure is believed to be the cause. He left a wife, three married daughters, two unmarried daughters, and four sons.
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Pima
Ariz
Edward el- Mer
CIM
el- Mer
Large wood sale bids issued by Tucson forest officials
Tucson September 1 bids for 9000 cords of dead fuelwood offered by local forestry officials will be opened October 4. Bids may cover up to 3000 cords per bidder across three divisions Hivachuca Santa and Tumeecsort. Supervisor von F Johnson toured Canille and reports strong supply demand tied to border security and seasonal camps.
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Tucson
Seps
Forestry Department
von F. Johnson
Canille
Soldier's Camp
R. J. Selkirk
Refugees streaming to border amid Carranza currency row
Hundreds of refugees from Sonora reach the border fearing rioting and a new revolution after Carranza government efforts to enforce Carranza currency. Miners and smeltermen threaten strikes as unrest spreads from Cananea and southern areas. Chinese merchants at Agua Prieta refuse Mexican silver, seeking American aid. Also notes Bob Ratcliffe's Bisbee trip and Rev. Albert Collymore's Benson return.
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Douglas
Sonora
Carranza
Cananea
de la Huerta
Sinaloa Line
Agua Prieta
Bisbee
Bob Ratcliffe
Tombstone Cafe
Benson
Albert Collymore
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Wm. Lutley
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MA. Hensley
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