County halts road work amid cost concerns and federal aid talk
County supervisors confirm stopping all county road work funded by state road tax due to overspending and lack of value under state engineer Thomas Maddock. They accuse inflated prices, such as wholesale costs for matches, and express willingness to cooperate with the state engineer to secure possible federal aid for outlined projects. New Cornelia flotation plant advances with a 5 top mill, experimental plant, and substantial blasting work, overseen by superintendent Jas A Potter as machinery and ore processing ramp up.
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Douglas
Thomas Maddock
Board of Supervisors
CB. Adams
M. Roberts
Malock
Roberts
Supersditare
Ajo
Comnena Copper Company
Ajo Copper News
Allon Auil
Matte
Jas A. Potter
War Dept Halts Motor Equipment Distribution to Arizona
The War Department stops further distribution of motor propeller vehicles and equipment to states and counties in Arizona. The Arizona State Highway Department, with other states, pushes for decisive legislation to authorize distribution of remaining motor equipment for road use. Arizona hoped for 400 vehicles but has received 62 trucks and 12 tractors, risking no allotment for counties if the halt persists.
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Ariz
Phoenix
War Department
Arizona State Highway Department
Highway Departments
State Highway Department
Villa Starts Lower California Revolt Against Cantayuma
Discontent within Gov Esteban Canta forces at Abgodones in Lower California near the Hine sparked a small insurrection. Thirty Mexican soldiers were killed, Captain Jose Torres commander of the Algodones garrison, and Lieutenant Cortes, second in command, stole 35 more cars returning from there tonight.
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Villa
Lower California
Canta Yuma
Esteban Canta
Abgodones
Jose Torres
Algodones
Cortes
Discharge of SAZONA VEN at Fort Bliss noted in roster
Arizona members of the unit tied to Hoboken origins are listed among those to be discharged at Fort Bliss. The group includes A. Boclnas Merman Manche and many others from Phoenix Mesas Cofton Bisbee and Tucson among veterans formerly with the First and Third Divisions who endured heavy combat in France.
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Sazona Ven
FT. Bliss
Phoenix
Sep
Ficona
Hoboken
Campbell
Rocky Mountain Club of of New Mexico
Artes
Cory Second
Arizona
Companere
A. Boclnas
Lit Springs
Merman J. Manche
Phoens
Willams Hobe
Robert A. Miller
Mesa
Paul Taylor
Cofton
J. F. Mair
Bisbee
George R. Hel
Buckeye
Robert Chasen
Wilcox
Eldndge
Chanter
Williem T. Bradley
Mera Vista
Ho DL. Davis
Hackberg
Philip Tenth
Lowell
WG. Elenick
Ramon A. Senna
Florence Jain
Pacho
Tucson
Charles BR. Co
Rattlesnake Bite Not Fatal to Woman in Kingman
Ada Chapman was bitten by a rattlesnake on her leg at their Big Sandy home as she and her husband moved in the yard at dusk. Her husband cut the wound and sucked out venom while K Petty and Ed La Ferriere aided. she is recovering with no serious effects expected.
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Kingman
Ed. la Ferriere
Mrs. Chapman
Henry Bacon
Hackberry
Grand jury to study city county gambling conditions
Phoenix reporters say a new grand jury will be sworn in at 9 30 Wednesday morning to investigate gambling conditions in the city and county. The move signals the start of a broader probe into local gambling activities and related issues.
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Phoenix
Rerequired Subjects Change in Schools in Phoenix
The state board of education adopted a new course plan for junior to senior high grades. It outlines required subjects by grade levels from seventh through twelfth, with core English mathematics science and hygiene in lower grades and electives including languages, manual training, agriculture, commerce, and music in upper grades.
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Phoenix
Woacd
Caprio
United States
Judge Owen T. Rouse Dies of Paralysis at 76
Tucson reports Judge Owen T. Rouse former state supreme court justice and area pioneer died at 1:30 AM at age 76 from a paralysis stroke. He collapsed in his office after returning home Saturday noon. Funeral plans pending arrival of relatives from Oakland. He was a past grand commander of the Knights of Templar and survived by his wife. his son predeceased him.
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Tucson
Owen Rouse
State Supreme Court
B H
Charlie Diets
Rouse
Dietz
Judge Rowse
Rowse
Oakland
Cal
Masons
Judge Rouse
The
Knights of Templar
NOGALES WOMAN TAKEN BY RESTO SOLDIER
NOGALES Ariz Sept 9 Military and civil authorities report that Mrs John McPherson was abducted from her home Saturday night by a Resto soldier. She was carried to the woods and injured, then returned home an hour later. Her three children alerted neighbors who notified police and militia. guards were deployed to locate her assailant. Mrs McPherson can identify the attacker and will be produced before the regiment once she is calmed. A thorough check is underway.
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Nogales
Ariz
John McPherson
Weekly Industrial Review from Arizona Labor and Projects
Industrial notes from Phoenix, Prescott, Nogales, and other Arizona towns survey $20,000 home sorting, $30,000 land survey, state land commission levies, and upcoming Norther state fair. Reports cover rail yard congestion, mine activity, silver strikes, road and public works funding, auto fleets, and irrigation prospects across Chandler Phoenix Nogales Hackberry and beyond.
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Chandler
Nhow House
Phoenix
State Land Commission
Prescott
Nogales
Springerville
Tleson
Geater
Kingman
McCracken Mill
Hackberry Mill
Prosta
O. D
Hackberry
Senate
Tucson
Avisa
Care Eat
Miami
Inspiration Copper Company
Wickenburg
Randsburg
Desperado Renteria Shot by Capt Matlack Across Rio Grande
Marfa Texas river report says bandit leader Ren taria brother of Jesus Rentaria was killed by Captain Leonard Matlack after a rifle draw near Candelaria across the river from Texas. A separate dispatch claims troops under General Antonio Prumeda captured eight Villa rebels, 40 horses and saddles near Piedra Aman, Chile.
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Marfa
Gregoria, Rentaria
Jesus Rentaria
Harold
G Peterson
Paul H. Davis
Mexico
Leonard Matlack
Candelaria
Texas
Renteria
San Antonio
Chil
Rio Grande
Matlack
Antonio Prumeda
Piedra Aman
Chile
Youthful Deprecator Gaught In Douglas
Raymond Paul Harghey, aged 14, is taken to Tombstone by county probation officer G Hirst to stand in juvenile court for a nine count burglary. The youth confessed after being brought from Camp Harry Jones to the Douglas police station following an accidental capture at 4520 Ninth Street.
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Douglas
Raymond Paul Harghey
Tombstone
G. Hirst
Superior Court
Ise Department
Douglas Traction
Thompany
Fir Patton
Fee
Patton
Harry J. Jones
Beefy
Dotte
Arizona Rural Schools Face Early Closure Without Teachers
A Sept Calers report from Arizona notes a national supply of teachers is arriving but many rural schools may remain closed at season start. C. Case says requests from counties show a shortage. Solomonville faces hard times as the state seeks instructors for country schools. He offers to place available teachers in cities.
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Phoenis
Arizona
C. Case
Solomonville
Boxing Carnival Carded In Benson
Sept 10 note the amusement feature of the Cattlemen's convention in Benson will stage a boxing carnival Saturday night. AL Mannes of Tucson vs Ralph de Motte in a two round bout, plus two other four round matches. Also planned are cowboy sports, a baseball game and dances.
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Focal Mitt Ar
Suspected Safe Crackers Face Police Action in Bisbee
Sept Mo New developments expected in the burglary case as police pursue suspects. Chet Moon, taken into custody Monday, remains in jail awaiting trial. Bond set at 5600. defense attorney Williams and McKelligan for the state. Moon faces charges of burglary and something involving alibis. Police have sent Moon’s fingerprints to army experts for comparison with prints found on the safe door.
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Wiliams
Atirocy
Moon
McKelligan
Burghery
Itie
Pollor
Leavenworth
Che Aperte
Mohave County Wins Tax Suit Over The Kins Mercantile
The Mohave County tax case in Prescott court concluded with the county prevailing against The Kins Mercantile Company. Judge Rivers presided as the trustee’s and county’s arguments centered on the county’s right to full cash value oppose the federal appraiser’s valuation. Attorneys Townsend Stockton Craig and others represented Mohave County and the Trustee respectively.
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Sawtelle
Prescott
W. HL
Ding
Kins Mercantile Company
Iter
Iene
Dutanty Wey Wd
Mekave
Townsend
Stockton
Craig
Sterner
Phoenix
Attempted Jail Break Caught by Sheriff
In Phoenix a 16 year old juvenile prisoner Remundo Osorio was seen attempting to escape from the jail. He dangled from a window and used a blanket rope, but was spotted by Sheriff Montgomery. He is placed in the juvenile cell and to be sent to Fort Grant Industrial School for serious thefts.
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Phoenix
Sept
Remundo Osorio
Fort Grant
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