E Loan Board Compelled Sale Action in Tax Bond Case
The Bankers Trust of Denver sues state officials to compel sale of 1.5 million tax anticipation notes at 12 percent and to restrain sale of 1 million notes at 6 percent. Dispute centers on contract terms and a 1920 law authorizing annual bond issues, with an August ruling by the attorney general limiting binding commitments. A show-cause hearing is set after bids were advertised for September 10.
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Phoenix
Sept. S
Thos. FE. Campbel
Earhart
Fairfield
State Loan Commission
Bankers’ Trust Company of Denver
Loa Commission
Bankers’ Trust Company
E. M. Rollins and Sons Amthe Harris Savings and Trust Company of
Chiago
Pharatity
Tte
Loan Commission
Board of
Equaliza
Pisintit and Its
Bon
Office of
Ale Atioreny General
Joseph S. Jenckes
Superior Court No 3
Rumored Governor Elias to resign in Agua Prieta
Orturo M Elias, consul general in New Orleans for Mexico, strengthens talk that Governor Elias will resign on September 16 and be succeeded by Orturo Elias. Elias is well known in Sonora, has lived there 22 years, and is linked to President Obregon and cabinet members. Governor Elias arrived in Agua Prieta in his private car. General Calles, interior secretary, is expected to visit Agua Prieta soon.
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Douglas
Orturo M. Elias
New Orleans
Agua Prieta
Elias
Orturo Elias
Sonors
Obregon
General Calles
President Obregon
Notable collision injures Willcox resident Murray Johnson
Murray Johnson, son of H L Johnson, a well known cattle buyer and stockman, was seriously injured yesterday when thrown from a pitching horse and wagon. He was found unconscious and remained so for about 24 hours. A fractured skull is feared, but recovery is hoped.
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Willcox
Murray Johnson
H. L. Johnson
Pears
Civil Service Examinations Planned in City Post Office Jobs
Sealed notices list upcoming civil service exams to fill vacancies in San Simon Snowflake and Camp Harry J Jones. Positions include postmaster, railway clerk, stationer, fireman, carpenter, deputy warden, and investigative roles with salaries ranging from 45 to 2500 dollars annually. Applications advised for blanks and details.
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W. J. Jackson
San Simons
Ariz
Harry J. Jones
Seyten
Garp
Septemer Railway
McReno Named Grand Knight of K of C
Douglas Council No 1858 Knights of Columbus elected new officers for the year starting October 1. Grand Knight F. V Moreno deputy grand knight W. E. Schwamm chancellor John D. Williams recorder M. D. McDonough financial secretary Jack O Connor advocate M. J. Donahue warden Howard Ames treasurer R Durazo inside guard E Stone outside guard Jesus Durazo Trustees M. J. Donahue T. A. McDonough T. F. Mahoney.
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Douglas
Knights of Columbus
F. V Moreno
W. E. Schwamm
John D. Williams
M.D. McDonough
Jack O'Connor
M. J. Donahue
Howard Ames
R. Durazo
E Stone
Jesus Durazo
T. A.mcdonough
T. F. Mahoney
Former Douglas Woman Dies in New York
Maria Lucy Ellis aged 78, formerly of Douglas Arizona, died suddenly of heart failure last night at her brother’s home in Clayton New York. She resided with her niece Mrs. George Moore and was reported well before the onset. Interment will be in Clayton New York.
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Douglas
New York
Buffalo
N. Y
Maria Lucy Ellis
Arizona
George Moore
Clayton
N.Y
Rain Helps Arizona Cattle Herds After Drought Fears
Weather bureau report notes fattening cattle in northeast Arizona and western New Mexico despite prior drought. Heavy showers and grasses improving range conditions, with good water and feed now aiding stockmen from Nogales to Grand Canyon and Prescott. Rainfall concentrated in the week, easing fear of total herd destruction.
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Arizona
United States Weather Bureau
New Mexico
Grand Canyon
Prescott
Poughis
Roosevelt Reservoir
Weather Bureau
One Person Hurt In Benson Train Car Collision
A Southern Pacific motor car between Nogales and Benson collided with a freight train in the Benson Yards injuring one man on the motor car. The incident halted both vehicles with damages noted and an investigation pending to determine fault.
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Benson, Septs
Fert Turner
Southern Pacific
Nogales
Henson
Benson Yards
Thor
Tucson
Sept
Southern Pacific Railroad
Sunda
Een Beaton
Board of Investigation
Defense Denied Motion in Smoke Salt Case Trial Continues
In Prescott on September, the court overruled the defense motion for a directed verdict at the close of the plaintiff's case in Biles and Wells versus United Verde Extension Mining. Testimony followed from H. D. Phelps mining and survey engineer James S. Douglas UVX president George Kingdon UVX general manager and Dr W G Sackett Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station bacteriologist.
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Prescott
Biles and Wells
United Verde Extension Mining Company
H. D. Phelps
James S. Douglas
George Kingdon
UV. X
W. G. Sackett
Colorado Agricultural Experiment Stv
Taken to prison Prescott murder case action
Frank George, condemned to life for the murder of Undersheriff Ed Bowers on July 1, was moved to the Florence state prison today.
Burglary Foiled by Woman in Bisbee Residence
In Warren, Mrs. Scott awoke to noises from a burglar cutting through a screen. She called Constable Bohmfalk, but the intruder fled before he arrived after being frightened by the telephone call.
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Bisbee
John R. Scott
Warren
Fake check fails to bring returns
Unclear report from Phoenix dated September 6 describes a fake check causing financial confusion and losses. The brief notes a failed attempt to obtain returns, with limited readable details on parties involved or the outcome.
Gas Sales Check Forgery Report On Local Dealer
Ernest R ul attempted to pass a 235 dollar counterfeit check on E Rountree, a local fur niture dealer, using forged secretary of state notes. The suspect left for El Paso with plans to visit southern states, while gasoline merchants were examined for forged payments and tax compliance.
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Rountree
W. & Ware
el Paso
Arizona Beef Stock Owners Urged to Improve Herds
John M. Hazelton of the American Hereford association urges Arizona cattle growers to elevate stock quality to boost market prices and curb middlemen profits. He emphasizes breeding pure, high grade cattle and replacing inferior stock to compete with other regions, noting benefits for registered breeders and lower prices for top quality beef.
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Lattle Raising Authority
Arizoni
John M. Hazelton
Kan- Mo
Hazelton
Raymond P. Maze
Tucson
Arizona
Texas Cavalry Troops to Move to Douglas Camp
Cavalry units from Marta and Del Rio Texas are slated for transfer to Camp Harry J. Jones near Douglas. Official dates are not set by the War Department, but the 48th Infantry plans to move by month’s end. Local officials note this supports Senator Cameron’s pledge to keep the camp active as troops arrive to full strength.
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Douglas
Marta
Texas
del Rio Texas
Harry J. Jones
48Th Infantry
Stength
Serator Cameron
Henry J. Jenes
Petty grafts uncovered in water department
TECSON September 1 A probe into the water department led by City Auditor Frische and Mayor Rassmesen ends with the dismissal of Ramon Montes foreman of the pipe gang. Montes faced charges of padding salaries for workers under him amid questioning by Rassmesen Frische Hill and council members.
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Mazer Rassmesnn
Frisch
Sen !Hill
Wwt
Legion Officers Appointed by New Commander
Downe Bird, department commander of the American Legion, is authorized to attend the national convention in Kansas City on November 1 and 2. A Phoenix meeting of the state executive committee defined Bird’s representation by appointive offices, with Ray Jenkins of Tucson as department finance officer and other national executive committee assignments noted.
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Downe Bird
American Legion
Kansas City
Eld
Phoenix
Bird
Department of Arizona
Lexion
Mittee
Ray Jenkins
Tucson
Adjutants Uber National Executrt
Oeborne, Jr
Reclamation Plea Featured in Journal Phoenix
A feature article in a recent National Stockmen and Farmer issue highlights reclamation in the western United States. County agriculture agent Tarvill from Pinal County appears in the piece, discussing benefits and regional prospects for eastern readers.
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Hhoenix
Chamber of Commerce
Tarviile
Pinal County
Tarvitl
Tucson Aerial Club tragedy leaves teen dead during parachute test
A teen parachutist fell to his death during a parachute jump attempt over Bremen near South Bend. The accident occurred in front of thousands of spectators as onlookers watched from the airfield. Police and investigators began gathering details at the scene.
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South Rest
Ind
A. Branne
Branner
Sn 1 Settlers Planie
Bremen
South Bend
Mataker
John Bate
Hotel
Congress Sestertay Bet Ner
Lipstick and Rouge Attract Disrupted School Scene
A chaotic school report from Douglas Nevada describes students and staff noting lipstick and rouge colors tainted by Nature. Teachers report four girls with fiery amateurish shades as they come to class. Principal requests but does not require venting over untidy dress and stockings.
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Douglas
Las
Arie
Principad
Calles Arrives at Nogales for Rest
General Calles, secretary of the interior for Mexico, arrived by private car in Nogales from Mexico City en route to Hermosillo. He is in poor health and plans a month-long stay in Sonora and California to recuperate.
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Ariz
Interior
Obregon
Meaicw
Mexico City
Hermocitio
Sonora
General Calles
California
Bower Given Ten-Year Suspended Sentence
A. M. Bower, arrested in April for stealing a Ford, pleaded guilty before Judge Lockwood. On County Attorney Ross’s recommendation, he received a 10-year suspended sentence conditioned on leaving the state. Bower, a paralytic, has been confined to the county hospital since arrest and was allowed one week to settle business at fairs.
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A. M. Bower
Lockwood
Ross
Bower
No Developments in Mexican Raid Scare on Wyer
Reports from Tucson Prescott and Phoenix detail ongoing tension on the Mexican border as a scare over a raid lingers. Officials emphasize patrols remain in place. Governor Campbell rejects a reprieve for Nichan Martin as his appeals to the U S Supreme Court continue. Martin is to be hanged at Florence for murder.
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Wyer
Hills
Florence
Nichan Martin
Arizona State Penitentiary
Atorneys
Supreme Court of the United States
Martin
Tucson
William
Felle
United States
Nighan Martin
Catalina Mountains
Arthur de Steuzder
H. Ryming
Ate
Prescott
Jude John Jo Sweene
Hathur de Steander
Abbey
Judse
Pabie Coast
Benton Bick
William Hatrlie
United States District Judes
Caty- Jing Mountains
Sawtelle
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Arizona
Phoenix
Thor &. Campbell
United States Eutreme
Welock
Arthur de Steinder
Harold Raster
State Board of Pardons and Paroies
Mexican ranches warned after Garcia Perez murder conviction
A radioed message from Percy Bowden, chief of police, warned that Mexicans plan raids on the Slanhter, Stephens, Fopnesey, Howard and Johnson ranches on the Mealeno line near Sam Bernardine after the Garcia and Perez convictions for last May's Fisher murder. Sheriff Mood sought military aid as border tension rose and authorities prepared to guard the border and protect the ranches.
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DST
Morcmh
Taendlite
Tireite
Slotkhter
Stephens
Fopnesey
Howard and Johnson Ranches
Mealeno
Sam Bernardine
Mantel Garcia
Jose Perez i Toribetome
Dese Fisher
Percy Bowden
Tovelas
Douglas
Caup
Culdiees
Renches
Charee
Carthy
Slanhter
Stephens Heemneses
Howard
Pete Johnson
Percy Bowten
Rome
Fisher
Garela
Ata
Tombetone
Ding Probalie
Motios
Suntenre
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Artz
M. McPhail
McPhail
Gov. Elias
Nsurance
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Washington, D.C
McReno
Grand Knight
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C. Douglas
Water Department
Legion
Aeronaue OF
Calles
Peene
A Voop Anderson
Harry J Jones
Mr. Hood
Ray
Pat Net
P. Ef
Eighth Corps
Anderson
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