Daggett gateway hearing on cattle routes to northwest feeding grounds
Arizona cattle growers urge ICC examination of rail routes to move fattened cattle from Arizona to the northwest via the Daggett gateway. They name Southern Pacific Santa Fe Arizona Eastern Salt Lake Route Oregon Short Line Union Pacific Northern Pacific and argue the Daggett path shortens 700 miles from Phoenix to Butte and reduces feed losses. The group contends Arizona could finish 200000 head yearly under favorable conditions if shipping is economical.
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Phoenix
Northwest
Arizona
Cattle Growers’ Association
Henry Keene
Interstate, Commerce Commission
Federal Building
Southern Pacific
Senta Fe
Arizona Eastern
Salt Lake
Oregon
Daggett
Cal
California
Texas
Middle West
Butte
Mont
Denver
Trade committee plans two day excursion to boost fair
Douglas plans a two day motorcade up the valley to Willcox and Cochise County towns to advertise the county fair set for November 17 to 19. Douglas chamber of commerce chair William Alberts announced the effort to involve farmers from Sulphur Springs valley and Cochise County fair officials. Buxton and Smith Co. will provide cold storage for fruit and vegetable exhibits in Douglas.
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Douglas
Th Valley
Willcox
Douglas Charber of Commerce and Mines
Wiam Alberts
Alberts
Cochise
Douglee
Sion
Buxton and Smith Company
M. C. Hankins
Cochise County
Extension of Southern Pacific de Mexico to Guadalajara Planned
Sept 21 report states the proposed extension of the Southern Pacific de Mexico lines into Guadalajara would give a direct rail link to Mexico City and benefit Tucson as a distribution center. HB Titcomb, new president of Randolph Enterprises, announces offices will remain in Tucson and personnel unchanged. Titcomb will move to Los Angeles briefly before settling in Tucson as permanent head.
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Tucson
Southern Pacific de Mexico
Guadalajara
Mexico City
HB. Titcomb
Randolph Enterprises
Titcomb
Col
Epes Randolph
Arizona Eastern
East Coast Oil Company
Mex
Ater
Colonel Randolph
Tudsor
Randolph
Phoenix bids opened for Union Station project
Phoenix plans a new union depot for Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Arizona Eastern railroads with bids open in Los Angeles September 20. The $800,000 structure will start after contract award and site purchase, with ground breaking soon after. Construction aims for rapid completion and early operation.
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Phoenix
Los Angeles
Phoenix Builders’ Exchange
Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe
Arizona Eastern
Rough road to Charleston to be cleaned after storms
County Engineer Sid Smyth says the Charleston road is rough due to late storms. He will deploy crews soon, likely pulling men from the Bisbee to Tombstone highway once the state fixes a new equipment shed. Douglas east road may see movement and a Phoenix-bound rush is anticipated soon.
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Sid Smyth
Charleston
Bisbee-Tombstone
Douglas East
Phoenix
Wool Growers Charge Rates Too High
Phoenix and Holbrook based complaints spotlight freight charges on wool shipping. Apache Railway Co. ordered to answer within ten days. Separate filing accuses municipalities of Arizona of avoiding premium taxes via occupation taxes on agents, referred to the attorney general for opinion. Three Mexicans arrested with liquor face trial. horse and wagon confiscated.
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Phoenix
Apache Railway IH Company
al Ft
Cooley
Holbrook
Corporation Commission
A.B. Shuster Company
Arizona
Attorney General
Chas. Morgan
Cochise
Juan Moreno
Apolonio Mora
Mi Uel Mores
Foreign silver and Far Eastern rates rise to high levels
Foreign silver markets show renewed strength with Shanghai bidding up to 76 and Bombay Calcutta quoting high at 27 and 25. New York bids 65 34 cents on foreign origin silver as London stays quiet amid higher prices. Factors include French bank failure affecting China, Chinese banking group activity, and Shanghai mint expansion plans. US trade with Calcutta grows while federal purchases lift domestic silver demand. total US purchases near 42.8 million ounces.
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New York
China
India
Shanghai
Bombay
Calcutta
London
Bungie Industrielle de Chine
Far Eastern
San Francisco
Denver
Federal Reserve
Mysterious disappearance of Weilborn Dillon in Yuma
Weilborn Dillon, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Dillon of 334 Tenth Avenue Yuma, vanished Sunday after declaring he would stay up to finish a book. He was seen Saturday afternoon in downtown Yuma and planned to start high school Monday. Police and sheriff’s officials aiding the search. Dillon is 6 feet 1 inch, 158 pounds, light hazel eyes, medium brown hair.
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Yuma
Ariz
Young Dillon
Dowstown
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Yuma For A Number of Years. Police Authorities and the Sheriff's Office
Dillon
Iusider
Real Be
Mily
Record enrollment surges at University in Sept
Tucson report shows 943 students registered by end of fourth day exceeding last year's figure by 111. Registrar Neal expected 10 percent rise, but actual numbers surpassed this. Full day devoted to registration. no classes held. President von KleinSmid announced the change at morning assembly. Neal predicts total will exceed 1,060 by week end as new applicants arrive.
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Tucson
Nea
Prudent
von KieinSmid
Neal
Roads booster visitor in Nogales and area progress
A. H. Gardner of Tombstone, head of Huachuca Water and Old Spanish Trails, visits Nogales to inspect Santa Cruz road work toward Colta and Patagonia. He notes Cochise side to Sonoita nearly finished and praises Santa Cruz County progress, citing strong state road development and rapid construction. Gardner, a noted Arizona booster, highlights eastern speeches and local business talks with F. Moreno and others.
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Nogales Nogales
Ariz
A. H. Gardner
Tombstone
Huachuca Water Company
Nogales
Gardner
Bia Ieite
Santa Cruz County
Colta
Patagonia
Cochise County
Sonoita
Fle
Nogales Vial
Mr. Gardner
Arizona
United States
Business Conditions in State Improving
Douglas Sept. 22 report notes improving business conditions across the state with signs of gradual recovery. Officials cite steadier trade, rising demand, and cautious optimism among merchants while warning of continued weather and freight delays impacting shipments.
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Douglas
Arizona Rifle Shots Expect Sixth Place
Sept 22 Arizona representatives at Camp Perry Ohio progress report shows a poor mid shoot. The Arizona team hopes to place near sixth in the national match. Marines lead with best scores. Arizona roster includes eight from Douglas. two top shooters were unable to attend, hampering the squad.
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Douglas
Arizona
Camp Perry
Ohio
United States
Marine Corps
Marines
Infantry
Cavalry
Navy
New York National Guard
Massachusetts Rhnemen
UN Uie
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Phoenix Union High
Joe Doran
Yatr Grounds
Weste Verter
Benson
the Bank OF Security and Service
New Mexico
FV. Moreno
Pinson
J. Penney
Chevrolet 490
Tombstone Auto CO
Tombstone, Arizona
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