County Seat Removal Debate Draws Warren District Action
The Warren District Commercial Club opposes hurried county seat removal and urges a district site be put to a vote. A city meeting at City Park will organize committees, seek petition signatures, and inform residents in Warren Lowell Bisbee about sites in Warren, Lowell and Bisbee.
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Warren District
Bisbee
Douglas
Warren District Commercial Club
Warren District Club
Warren
Commercial Club
Lowell
Oldest Cochise County Newspaper Adverts Tombstone AZ
An archival offer from Tombstone Arizona proclaims the oldest Cochise County newspaper with office or mailbox mention and a subscription rate note. It lists mail matter class and advance payment terms for single copies and future issues.
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Cochise County
Tombstons
Arizona
The Housewife's Part in Sugar Saving Effort
The article urges housewives to lead a three step sugar saving program as shortages bite. It stresses personal duty, voluntary family limits, and conservation awareness to sustain nutrition and support national needs during wartime shortages.
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Mrcore
France
Italy
Java
Hany
Arizona's Promise in Copper Strength and Unity
The article extols Arizona as a thriving state with unlimited resources and progress aided by cooperative spirit. It highlights high per capita savings, vast copper wealth, and strong labor participation, claiming Arizona leads in wartime industries and national stature.
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Arizona
United States
Ames
Mmn
War Charity Drive Seeks Unified WWI Relief Appeal
The President urges seven army welfare agencies to unify their forthcoming public solicitation into a pro rata appeal. The goal is to coordinate resources, reduce waste, and emulate wartime efficiency. Although factions operate separately, the new plan aims to streamline fundraising across benevolent efforts.
Secretary McAdoo Opposes New Public Building Projects
A wartime memo from Secretary McAdoo urges strict economy in public and private building to conserve labor and materials for war needs. Only essential constructions for health, sanitation, or national welfare should proceed, while comfort-driven projects should be deferred. The note also notes dove season timing and quail hunting opens October fifteenth.
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United States
Letter fragment from W G McAdoo and Frank W Conner
A clipped letter fragment shows W G McAdoo and Frank W Conner signing a correspondence. The incomplete text references guidance on proper course and includes their names and affiliations with American Lumberman in Washington D C.
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W. G.mcadoo
Frank W. Conner, Esq
American Lumberman
Washington, D. C
Treasury Secretary McAdoo Warns Against War Building
The Treasury Department head urges curbing public building contracts during the war. He notes contracts should be let only when absolutely necessary and warns against using materials, labor, or credit for home building unless there is a real shortage for war workers.
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Treasury Department
McAdoo
Bisbee County Seat Fight Draws War Time Debate
Bisbee resists Douglas bid to move the county seat, arguing bonds await postwar approval. Voters and workers cite patriotism and fair play as influential figures like William McAdie express doubts about timing. Community behind Warren District stresses existing courthouse work and local road progress as key factors.
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Sim
Tim
Warren
Douglis
Wilson
Treasury
William McAde
Hirstone
Jhares
Bistauthstane
Bishee-Douglas
Capital Issue Committee
War Industries Board bars nonessential construction new court house
Phoenix report states the War Industries Board will require government permits for all but essential building, with State and county Councils of Defense authorized to review and approve or reject proposals. Process outlined: applicant submits under oath, local defense representative investigates, state council reviews, then forwards to the war board for final permit decision. Also notes Allied movements toward Metz and anticipated return of control to France.
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Phoenix
Ariz
War Industries Board
State Councils of Defense
County Councils of Defense
Defense Councils
Council of National Defense
State Council
Priorities Division
The
State Council of Defense
Scarcity of Miners Put Pressure on Arizona Mines
B F Jones returns from six weeks in Phoenix and Chicago where he watched the World Series. He reports Phoenix prospering from high cotton value and notes a severe labor crunch at United Arizona mine in Yavapai County. Miners are scarce as draft shifts peak, pay rises fail to lure workers, and some mines may close.
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Jones Douglas
B. F. Jones
Phoenix
United Arizona
Yavapai County
Chicago
Boston
Windy City
United Arcada
Mr. Jones
Jones
Theft of Horses Charged to Two Men in Arizona
William R Harrington and Robert Oakes are charged with felony theft of two horses and saddles from the Cowboy corral in Casa Grande. Deputies OtNell and Weaime, aided by county attorney, tracked them to Nogales. A shotgun and cooking utensils were also stolen from a Casa Grande house. The horses were found exhausted and were to be pastured before returning to Phoenix.
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Phoenix
Wiliam R. Harrington
Robert Oakes
J. E OtNell
Casa Grande
Wea
Harrinton
Dukes
Coboy Corral
Nogales
O'Neill
O Neill
Arizona Weekly Industrial Review mining and transport notes
First dividend of 20009 de cleared by Vuoca Tungsten. Cars ship net 40000. Goldroad discloses tonnage of Nightgrade ore. Yoma samples from two holes Reid Clontine assay from 49 to 510 ton. China Home Oil company operates 24 hours daily down seven feet. Yoma work on Arizona and San Diego railroad now nearly completed. Jerome to build city halt and provide fire protection 10000 bond issue required. United Verde Smelter output 44. Arizona Commercial discov ers fine body sulphide at Hiyot level. Kingman United Eastern shipping 240900 monthly to San Francisco. Safford County road Cork Station to Fort Thomas to be repaired. Local later claim wages not.
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Vuoca Tungsten
Reid Clont
China
Yoma
Arizona
San Diego
Jeromie
Jerome
United Verde Smelter
Arizona Commercial
Supering
Heston Comper Company
Kingman
United Eastern Shipping
San Francisco
Safford
Cork
Fort Thomas
Registration Near 17 Million Manpower Estimate
Washington dispatch reports from populous regions show manpower registration not yet exceeding the 17,000,000 estimate as expected. Provost Marshal General’s office notes the figure may rise but remains within projected bounds. Local readings suggest a slower pace in some districts and a cautious national outlook.
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Washington
Bridge Fire Destroys Major Trestle on Copper Hill Spur
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the greater part of a 345 foot trestle 29 feet high on the Copper Hill spur of the Arizona Eastern railroad near Globe. The blaze caused extensive damage to the structure, with authorities investigating the cause and assessing impact on rail traffic.
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Globe
Copper Hill
Arizona Eastern Railroad
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