Mining Claims Change Sparks Statewide Work Crisis
In Cochise County and across Arizona the December 31 deadline triggers a loss of about 6 percent of mining claims due to a required new assessment. Years of wartime exemption ended, forcing costly rework and eroded prospecting activity as investors seek to hold blocks while labor and funds run tight. A countywide shift in location notices and looming costs threatens forward mining development and regional economics.
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Douglas
Cochise County
Officials swoop on Naco Sonora saloons to close doors
Authorities ordered all saloons in Naco Sonora shut, citing enforcement of prohibition era rules. Local reports say the crackdown began at dusk with police securing entrances and dispersing patrons amid confusion about duration and legal basis.
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Naco Sonora
Tax cancellations amid Mexican period debts stated
The message notes that firms owing taxes before January 1 may receive cancellation from Mexico. It explains extended deadlines for tax payments in three installments and mentions refunds for damages tied to revolutionary activities, with dates extended to February 6, 1921.
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Mexico
Missing Lowell Man Located in Nevada
According to 20 telegraphic advices received this afternoon from Bisbee 4H Elliott whose mysterious disappearance from the Warren district several days ago had baffled the ef forts and ble friends was located at Las Vegas Nev This information was received by Deputy Sheriff O A Ash of Lowell in a telegram from Sheriff Sam Gay Elliott is said to be suffering from lost identity and had been wandering at random about the country since his disappearance from Lowell His wife is ill and confined in Copper Queen hospital at Bisbee
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Bisbee
Elliott
Warren
Las Vegas
Nev
O. A. Ash
Lowell
Sam Gay
Hi Law
Copper Queen Hospital
Mexican Held for Investigation in Peddling Goods Case
Tentatively held on a charge of peddling goods without a license, Dedra Leet was brought to the county jail today. Deputy Hud Kelly of McNea reported a delay in confirming evidence and described confiscated items including dresses and shoes as part of the probe into peddling to farmers in the Suipter Springs valley. Authorities continue investigations to determine origins of the goods and any ties to other suspects.
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Dedra Leet
Hud Kelly
McNea
Ned
Thur Leon
Aqen
Suipter Springs Valley
Kelly
Amd
de Pee
El Paso to San Diego Race Planned for February
A tentative El Paso to San Diego race is announced with a first prize of 15,000. The route goes via Tucson, Ajo, and Yuma, avoiding Phoenix, and would finish in San Diego on Washington's Birthday. The event is to be run under ASA sanction and rules.
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Ha Paso
San Diego
Phoenie
Phoebia
Washington
Holbrook to Jerome Adamana reach 2080 foot depth well
In a test program the Holbrook Jerome Adamana project reaches a depth of 2080 feet. Peoria oversees rush construction of two new rigs to meet upcoming seasonal demand and expedite operations.
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Peoria
R R Rate Order May Be Made Effective
Phoenix bureau reports the Arizona Corporation Commission urges early effect of rail rate rulings within the state and shows cause orders against railroads for interstate rate control. The commission states it gained authority after September 1 to enforce its orders by October first. Cases concern class and distance rates from 1918, previously unenforceable under federal control.
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Phoenix
Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
Arizona Corporation Commission
Sestertay
Arizona
Ission
Tombstone Floriculturists Stage Benson Exhibit Rules
Tombstone gardeners are invited to enter at the Cochise County Fair in Benson on October 7 and 2. Steve Mc Miller, a horticulture expert and superintendent, published regulations for entries. Exhibits must be ready by 9 am October 2, grow at least one specimen, and displays may include up to 12 flowers with proper labeling and ribbons for winners.
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Cochise Couny
Tombstone
Cochise County
Mane
Squabble Over 44 Males To Be Aired Today
Reported dispute involving 44 male witnesses to be aired in Prescott Court. Testimony by Tomorroe and others continues, with Maddack and Whitney among key figures. Aubrey Investusant Co. led by A. (A.) Joana, president of the state senate, connected to contract testimony.
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Prescott
Steg
Pater
Maddack
Hirvate
Phoenix
Lavaie
Whitney
Olds Commission of State IV Illuilors
Aubrey Investusant Company
A. Joana
Ast State Senate
Seven Alleged Gamblers Held in Rabid Night Arrest
Seven men were reportedly taken into custody after a late night gambling raid. Authorities state the arrests occurred at a basement location connected to Bollea Mecy Bowden then moved to a street area near Siuske Monee. Early reports indicate involvement of local figures and a chef.
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Movelas
Sveuoe
Bollea Mecy Bowden
Siuske Monee
Bevtern Teach
Mleronth
Streete
Mystery shrouds disappearance of man in Lowell
The case centers on J H Elliott Jr a railroad foreman at Copper Queen concentrator in Lowell last seen visiting his wife at Copper Queen hospital after he vanished. Sheriff investigates noting he is not the same J H Elliott a nationally known railroad man.
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MSBEE
J. H. Elliott, Jr
RE. P. Ts.w
Lowell
J. H. Eilfott
Sheriff S Office
Hearing to Lower Cement Freight Rates in Phoenix
Sept 14. An Arizona Corporation Commission and Phoenix Chamber of Commerce traffic bureau hearing before Examiner H C Keene of the Interstate Commerce Commission addressed lower cement freight tariffs to Arizona and California points and El Paso Texas. Morning and afternoon sessions, heavily attended, were held in the federal courtroom with railroad officials offering evidence they claim justifies revising tariffs. All evidence will be submitted to the Interstate Commerce Commission for a ruling.
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Phoenis
Arizona Corporation Commission
Traffic Bureau
Chamber of Commerce of
Phoenix
Arizona
California
el Paso
Tex
H.C. Keene
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce
Citizenship Examinations Shape Los Angeles Case Outcomes
In Superior Court Judge A Lockwood's presence US naturalization examiners rejected two applicants for lack of knowledge of the Constitution and one for prior membership in a WWI group. All others passed. examination concluded shortly after 4 pm. Rodriquez, a Spaniard living in Blebee, was denied for WWI affiliation though he later left the organization.
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Naturalization
Blebee
Afcase
Anderson
Bieber
Beleving
Perticipais
Catton
Judes Lockwood
Genets
Crag
Rodriguez
Organication
Eitiger
Arizona Ostrich Heads Good for War Saving Effort
The article notes a revival of ostrich farming in Arizona as war demands boost the value of feathers. It recalls past abundance in Maricopa County and the Pan-American Ostrich Farm at Cashion, contrasting Arizona with California’s prominence in ostrich production.
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United States
Ariz@ma
Maricopa County
Ome
Cashion
Arizona
Hower
California
America
Husband Tells of Killing of Wife in Camp
Tucson September 16 The body of Mrs George F Moore accidentally shot and killed by her husband in their Santa Cruz camp opposite Bill to Tuesday night was shipped to Los Angeles. The husband, a toll station worker, testified at a county attorney office proceeding stating he woke to find his wife and shot her with his pistol. He claimed the weapon discharged accidentally as he investigated a glint in the brush. Her burial will be from relatives in Los Angeles.
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Tucson
George F. Moore
Santa Cruz
Billi
Los Angeles
Mallest
Kirk T. Moore
Lnge
Moore
L Pease
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Douglas
Pheonix
Nogales
Nobles Station
Farlow
Hhes
Moon
Burglary at Wooton Hardware Store
Thieves raided Wooton Hardware in Bisbee overnight entering from the rear and stealing merchandise valued around 8500. Night Watchman Thomas knew nothing until the shop opened and officers chased a clue but fingerprints were absent.
Ex Confederate Soldiers to Get Special Ry Fare
Tucson report says members of the United Confederate Veterans and their families can travel to the Houston reunion by Southern Pacific at one cent per mile each way. This rate applies for October 8 to 9 and is announced by SP agents.
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Tucson
Sept
Houston
Tes
HS. ‘Pooper
Fredaht
Ker
Southern Pavitic Railroad
Driver Drowns After Ferry Boat Runinto River
A man named Joseph Hrawentck drove a car onto a ferry boat and into the Colorado River at Ehrenbers. He vanished beneath the waves as the ferry teetered near the shore, with the accident causing a crowd to gather and authorities to investigate the strange incident.
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Phoenix
Joseph Hrawentck
Townsend
Colorado
Ehrenbers
Aterett
Welcome Home Middies From Naval Academy Cruise
Honolulu greets Mi dship midshipmen and reservists arriving after a cruise from the United States Naval Academy. About three thousand sailors visited Oahu, enjoying banana statues, pineapple groves, Waikiki Beach, and views of Diamond Head while wearing leis. The article notes their healthy appearance and the Horsley Island scenery as Honolulu lines welcomed the visiting sailors.
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Navel Academy
Annapolis
Mid
Pacifte
Admapouls
Honolulu
Oahu
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