Light Rainfall Aids Cochise Road Repairs
Light rainfall this week boosted temporary repairs across Cochise County under County Engineer 8 Smyth. Crews from Bisbee to Douglas, Tombstone to Benson, and the San Pedro bridge at Benson improved traffic flow, with about twenty repair outfits active countywide. The new highway commission will complete work started by the retiring body, including Tombstone-Benson and Pearce-Cochise routes, with page four continuing details.
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Smyth
Bisbee
Douglas
Osborn
San Pedro
Benson
Tombstone
Charleston
The
Bee
Isle
Betwee
Board of Supervisors
Cochike-Pearce
J. €. Ryan
Ryan
Silver Creek
Douglas Road
Natural Speedway
Highway Commission
A. ¥. Smith
Pearce
Thos, Fuighum
Willcox
I. W. Wallace
Emil Marks
Lowell
W. 4. Reay
Tombstone Schools Open with Co operation for Year
Tombstone public schools opened on Monday September 3 with enrollment approaching one hundred and nineteen and a full staff of teachers. Departments are organized with new assignments for Dos Cabezas Wolcott Eckerman and Central Building, plus addition of a manual training department under Mr Simeol.
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Tombstone
Dos Cabezas
W Cot
Miss Turner
Nogales
Miss Tracey
Miss Daze
Eckerman School
Miss McClelland
Miss Jand
Lake
Central Building
Wolcott School
Central School
Board of Trustees
Simeol
San Francisco
Miss Ireland
Miss Schwartz
Simcol
Tilford
Tombstone Tennis Draws Set Tomorrow in Club Clash
Senator Roberts visits Tombstone as Tombstone Tennis Club hosts Douglas Country Club in a two court series on Bunker Hill and Wyan courts. Eight players travel with three ladies to witness the eight match event slated to run from 1 am to about 7 20 pm. Douglas fans expect strong play while Tombstone hosts cheer the local club. Senator C M Roberts, visiting from Pearce, will stay through Monday to meet with highway officials and inspect the new county road project costing about 4090. The county plans to push lower cost road building vs state engineer methods as a point of contention to be discussed at the Monday meeting.
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Ombstone
Senator Roberts Club
Douglas
Tombstone Tennis Club
Douglas Country Club
Bunker Hill
Wyan
Taden
Stong
Arzona
Focal Club
Nome
C. M. Roberts
Cochise
Sid Smyth
Roberts
Sr. Roberts
Gov Campbell signs extra session pledge in suffrage effort
Gov Thomas Campbell joined a round robin of governors who have not yet ratified the federal woman suffrage amendments. He is the second governor to sign, California’s Stephen being first. Arizona inquired into costs for a one day extra session, estimated at 3000 to 4000 dollars. Authorities and teachers seek school patrons support to raise efficiency.
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Nix
Gov
Thosell
Gov. Campbell
Goveror
Gov. Stephens
California
Arizona
CANS BEAT DOUGLAS POLICEMAN ATTACKED BY SIX MEXICANS
Sept 13 near Ross Broor's a mounted policeman was assaulted by six Mexican men. He was beaten unconscious and left for dead. Taken to hospital his condition was reported critical. The attackers allegedly stole the officer's pistol and horse and headed toward Mexico.
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Douglas
Ross Broor
Mexico
Investigation into Arizona food prices shows results hoped
Tucson reports no current funds for a national food distribution inquiry though a proposed congress bill may delay action. County attorney funds the effort with board-approved money. federal and U S attorneys supply investigators. The study covers wholesalers, retailers, meat markets, hotels, restaurants, dairies and bankers in Pima County.
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Tucson
Natonal
Congress
United States
Board of Superessors
Cousins Plan to Wed Despite Relatives and Law
In Phoenix Sept 13 Carl Baker and Margaret Shaw sought a marriage license. The couple aged 21 and 19 appeared regular until the bride’s brother interrupted, arguing cousins cannot wed. He rushed the minister to stop the service. the couple said they will marry despite the law, outcome not known.
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Phoenix
Carl Baker
Margaret Shaw
Removal of Old Governor's Mansion Not Authorized
Phoenix reports Attorney General opinion confirming that removing the old governor's mansion at Prescott would violate the 1919 law and its intent to restore the building. The matter arose from Prescott Legion plans for a Victory memorial and civic center with a new structure on the grounds. Governor Campbell was advised of the ruling following an inquiry prompted by the Prescott letter.
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Phoenix
Prescott
Campbell
Jones
American Legion
Deportation Trials Stir Speculation in Bisbee
In Douglas on September 15, speculation grows over the fate of deportation charges against LW leaders from Bisbee. Authorities anticipate at least 250 defendants to face superior court trials after examining trials. Estimates say over 1,200 involved in the July 12, 1917 round-up in Warren district.
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Douglas
LW. W
Bisbee
Warren
Ting
Tombstone
Picked Up Runaway Boy Wanted in Phoenix
Chief Deputy Sheriff Geo Henshaw arrested Leon Tepalli a Phoenix youth after a routine check matched a Phoenix missing person notice. Tepalli, age 16, had run away to see the world and work, having worked at a Sulphur Springs valley road camp before coming to Tombstone. authorities say he is not of bad character.
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Geo. Henshaw
Leon Tepalli
Phoenix
Mr. Henshaw
Ben
Sulphur Springs Valley
Tombstone
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A. H. Gardner
Cochise County Highway Commission
Tombstone-Benson
Pearce-Cochise
Douging East
Ehis
Cans
Rob Douglas
Pima County
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