Striking hoax and arrest span two nations in work missive
Thirty thousand handbills calling for a general two week strike were seized in Ariz on Sept 1. Walter H. Johnson was arrested by federal and city authorities amid reports the leaflets demanded release of Mooney Haywood and others. Johnson later endured tar and feathering before aiding a flight to Phoenix.
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Jerome. Ariz
Walter H. Johnson
Hasdbills
Thomas J. Mooney
Wm. D. Haywood
IWW
Chicago
Johnson
Bisbee
Ariz
Osborn
Delfway
Country Club
Johnann
LWW
Government urges brief communications by mail in Liberty Loan drive
A San Francisco letter from Chairman Lynch directs Liberty Loan committers and banks to favor mail over wires to cut government costs during wartime. It advises brief telegrams with words rather than numbers, and notes cheaper night rates when possible.
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Liberty
Lynch
San Francideo
Feder Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Liberty Loan General Executive Board
Outbreaks Reported at Arizona Reform School
Wilcu a reports two outbreaks at the State Industrial School at Port Grant near Wilcua. In the second incident eight youths overpowered a guard and escaped using his keys. Four escapees were from Globe, including George Tewksbury, son of a Tonto Basin feud figure. others were mainly Mexican youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcua
Port Grant
Globe
George Tewkbury
Letter From Francis Heit From Over There In France
Francis Heit writes from France during World War I detailing arrival in Europe via England, admiration for French towns and people, and the aid from YMA and Red Cross. He notes enjoying American books, newspapers, and a battlefield newspaper for soldiers, and asks for prospects to be sent to his 319 Field Signal Battalion address in France via New York. He extends best wishes to family and friends.
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France
England
Mme
Warne
Red Cross
United States
AELP
Ming
Weil
Clore
Francis
Fravcis Helt
Field Signal Battalion
American Expeditionary Forces
New York
Pene
Resolutions Seek Government Aid for Gold Producers
Spokane reports the Northwest Mining association conference adopted resolutions urging government support for gold producers. They seek a gold bounty, priority for mining machinery and supplies, restoration of prewar freight rates, government labor assignment to gold mines, road and trail construction to mines, and financial aid approved by special examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Conference of Mining Men
Alaska
British Columbia
Northwest
Former Arizonian faces federal charges in California case
Former Arizonian Phil McLaughlin, once active in the L W circles, is jailed in Los Angeles on a federal indictment. The grand jury in Sacramento charges him and others with incendiarism acts targeting hay and grain stacks, destroying thousands of dollars in farm products. Bond set at 19,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
Phil Mclaughlin
Arizona
L W
Los Angeles
United States Grand Jury
Sacramento
L W. W
Fresno
Meaughtin
Rationing of Sugar on Honor System Now Ends
Sugar rationing in Arizona shifts from card to honor certificates. Dealers must verify new patrons and limit purchases. the state food administration urges strict adherence. The plan removes weekly card limits and assigns dealer responsibility for fair distribution, with certificates readied for merchants and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Food Administration
Flagstaf
Indemnity Land Selections Listed by Phoenix Office
The United States Land Office in Phoenix Arizona announces selections under the indemnity land acts. The list specifies township range sections and lots for various lands with serial and lot numbers, dates, and official actions by Register Irvin and Receiver Scott White.
Indemnity Land Selections Notice at Phoenix Arizona
Notice in the United States Land Office Phoenix announces indemnity land selections under the 1810 act. It lists numerous townships ranges and sections with parcels sought for selection, including lands in T16S R21E and T16S R22E. Protests or contests during the publishing window may be filed with Irvin, Register, and Scott White, Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eytinge Phoenix
Canada
Louis Victor Eytinge
Maricopa
Florence
Acorn
Chicago Paper Company
United States
Eytinge
Mortimer Company
Arizona
State of
Phoenix
Irvin
Scott White
Land Office notice of land selections and protests
United States Land Office Phoenix advertises claims under the congressional act dated June 2. Notices list tracts in T18S R22E and T16S R21E with sections 25 14 and others. Protests or contests must be filed within five weeks and copies sent to the General Land Office. dated June 25 1881.
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U. S
Arizona
General Land Office
Phoenix
Tis
G&s
RMD
Go & RM
General Land , Office
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Ariz. Reform School
Heit
Seaman
Jerome
Richard W. Krammt
California
Cladalsmelter
A. Hoedecker
Turner, Arna
Advatwd
Wantland
Beach
Ridge Ride
Kansas City
Missouri
Congress
United States Land Office
State of Arizona
S. KR
Aliona
J. 1. Irvin
Register
ACT OF Congress
Tavin
Bats
United State Land Office
Sts
RSE
EL Aml
Oower
Elz Bly
T. Ean
OTIS
Lote
Wwe
Moss
Osnes
Isis
Ste
Ely
eIess
Ely SW
Pheenie
Phoenix, Arizona
Tate of
Liss
St. Ney
John Bo Irvin
Revelver
United States Land Offices
Phoen
John L. Irvin
Lota
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