Bandhead Convoy Passes Tombstone on Long Transcontinental Tour
The Bankhead National Highway convoy entered by the War Department and arrived in Tombstone around 10 am after a 2300 mile leg from Washington DC. The 18 officers and 160 men travel in 7 touring cars, 1x motorcycles and 48 trucks, fully equipped as if for war, with tents, shops, and medical units. Led by Maj. Jao. F Franklin and J. A. Roundtree, the group was greeted by local officials and schoolchildren, toured Allen Street and the Schieffelin Monument, and praised Arizona roads and scenery while noting future hops toward Benson and Marties Ranch.
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Tombstone
Washington
Los Angeles
Washington, DC
Death News for Mrs Melvin Swain in San Francisco
Mrs G H Swain and daughter Anne receive telegram announcing the death of Mrs Melvin Swain in San Francisco at 4 30 am after a brief illness The body will be brought back to Douglas for burial Mr Swain will accompany the body The deceased was married to Melvin Swain and the couple had spent a brief honeymoon in Douglas before moving to San Francisco where he operates a large garage business with his brother Ray Swain The news comes as a surprise to relatives in Douglas and funeral plans are in progress
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G .H. Swain
Annne
Melvin Swain
San Francisco
II Dodglas
Mr. Swain
Swain
Douglas
Dr. Heese
Ray Swain
Naval Service
Samo
Alfred Paul
August Report of Cochise Far Advisor
The August report by County Agricultural Agent CR Adamon notes four days in the county inspecting orchards and walnut grafting in Huachuca Mountains. Frosts and drought hurt crops, especially peaches and apples, with 60 percent loss observed. Gilchrist of the U.S. Biological Survey visited two days on rodent control trials using a promising new poison mix achieving high efficiency.
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CR. Adamon
BA. Crider
Horticultur
Seveli
Huachuca
Liedermans
A Gilchrist
U.S. Biological Survey
Cri
Three Men and Moonshine Stills Seized in Arizona Raids
Deputy Sheriff P Meta and deputies Beckham and Sabin confiscated three moonshine stills made from milk cans and two gallons of crown whiskey in Tempe and Mesa. Suspects Ascuncio Susuado and Nicolas Dara do were arrested with a still. another suspect remains jailed in Mesa. two men were brought to county jail.
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P Meta
Beckham
Depuy
Tempe
Maguis Pasada
Alma
Ascuncio Susuado
Nicolas Darado
Mesa
Mexican Cities Seek Old Freight Rates Return in Nogales
September reports show Nogales and Hermosillo business groups pressing for a restoration of the Sonora Mexican freight rate to prewar levels. Gov Borquez and officials wired President de la Huerta after a conference with traffic experts. local merchants and farmers warn of financial losses if higher rates are imposed. Copper mine activity and planned dynamite plant projects, alongside Yuma cotton growers bringing in pickers from Mexico, illustrate regional economic tensions.
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Comree
Loth Nogales
West Coast
Riance
Roras
Henson State
Yuma Valley
Old Mexico
Canvass Needed to Settle Primary Election Result
Prescott September 17 The official canvass of Yavapai county primary votes was required to decide at least one county nomination contest. The board of supervisors had completed the canvass except for one precinct where only unofficial returns were received.
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Prescott
Yavapai
Ben
Board of Supervisors
State Commission to Hear Complaint on Loading Charge
Phoenix September 16 The Arizona Corporation Commission will hear Santa Fe Railway Company seek authority to apply a fifty cent loading charge per car on all livestock shipments excluding those from or to public stockyards. The petition also requests a blanket fifty cent charge for attended and unattended stock at various locations. The hearing is among three rate cases to be heard tomorrow, including intrastate freight and messenger rate increases.
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Santa Fe Railroad Company
Arizona Corporation Commission
Bie
Corporation Commission
Arizona
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Commission
Petitallers
Treati Fits
Wegetabies
Shastuck Arizona Copper Company
Bisbee
el Paso
Souny
State Board Meetings To Address Arizona Teacher Shortage
Phonien Sept 18 The state board of education will hold a meeting here to discuss the shortage of teachers in Arizona. Superintendent Case announced the session and noted plans to consider temporary teaching certificates to ease the gap, though board members favor avoiding emergency measures if possible.
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Phoenin
Arizona
Edic Ratun
O Pak
Auto smash on hill near Y building causes damage
A Ford truck driven by Huck Connolls collided with a Chevrolet touring car driven by Ray Okerstorm on a hill west of the Allen block. The Ford tore off both rear wheels while the other car suffered a dented guard but no injuries occurred. The bakery wagon parked on the street at the hill foot blocked room to turn.
Bygone Campaigns Spend Little in State Races
Final expense reports filed with the secretary of state show many candidates spent little or nothing on campaigns. Notable items include Joseph W. Smith spending 30 cents on postage, while others like Rudolph Kuebler and J. W. Boapurez reported larger sums. Several races saw minimal costs, with several nominees running essentially debt free, and a few expenditures exceeding $400.
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Phoenix
Jos
W. Smith
Belle Craig
John J. Gust
James P. Boyle
Telegraphic invitation to Mayor Plunkett on Ireland inquiry
A telegraphic invitation was received by the city administration inviting Mayor W H Plunkett to join a committee of Americans for an impartial investigation of reports of atrocities in Ireland to sit in Washington or elsewhere.
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Phoenix
W. H. Plunket
Serge
Washington
Ireland
Cty
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