Nogales Sees Surge of Slacker Suspects at Border
Tucson dispatch reports Nogales as a focal point for slacker arrests from across the United States. H. B. Mack says border officers are overwhelmed as detainees are sent to Tucson and other counties for confinement, with suspects from Beach Creek Pennsylvania and San Jose California among the recent train arrests.
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Mr. Mock
Nogales
van V. Curts
Tucson
Arizona
Mexico
Canada
Mack
Beach Creek
Pennsylvania
San Jose
California
Battle Creek
Mich
United States
After the Captains and the Kings Depart
In Cochise County the draft flies under public warmth as Ray Krebs, county recorder, recalls labor for the draft with praise for women. He credits local ladies for celebrations and moral support that spurred soldiers, noting exemptions faded as honor rose. Kerrbs: “Women’s kindness and admiration send the boys to war with a light heart.”
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Cochive County
YMC
Ray Krebs
Captaing
Krebs
Recorder
Cochise County
Shooting Scrape at Jerome Jerome
Three shot were fired from a 48 calibre revolver during a quarrel between four Austrians near the Dicus garage. No one was injured. The dispute, tied to a labor conflict, led to arrests of Destics Gerknioch and Stulich and the capture of the shooter, Ketehananda, by Constable Brad Larremore. All four spent the night in jail and were arraigned, with bail set at 100 each for next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome
Dicus
Steve Ketehananda
Destics
Gerknioch
Stulich
Ketehananda
Brad Larremore
Jerome Verde
Frank Smith
Ten O'Lock
Fall work of Arizona Antituberculosis Assn begins with new secretary
Miss Carol F Walton arrives as Executive Secretary from Michigan to organize Arizona groups, educate the public, and plan local tuberculosis work. She seeks contact with clubs, societies, lodges, and other organizations, with temporary quarters at 219 Goodrich Building.
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Arizona Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Carol F Walton
Arizona Ant Tuberculosis Association
Miss Walton
Arizona
Alias Walton
Goodrich
Prescott man named merchant representative for Arizona
Washington reports H D Aitken of Prescott Arizona was appointed merchant representative of the food administration today. Prescott dispatch notes Aitken has thirty years in merchandising and is said to have special knowledge of western food market conditions.
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Washington
H. D. Aitken
Prescott, Ariz
The
Food Administration
Prescott
Merchant Food Administration
Arizona
Arizona Game Law Clarified for Boys and Rabbit Hunters
State Game Warden Joe V Prochaska reports that boys under seventeen born in the United States may hunt rabbits only when accompanied by a licensed hunter. No license is needed for rabbits by others, but minors must be supervised. Adults hunting rabbits without a license are suspect and may be prosecuted. Vermin control in Huachuca Mountains requires a license.
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Joe V. Prochaska
Arizona
United States
Huachuca Mountains
Former Tombstone Man Dies in Auto Crash
Joe Padfield aged 70 formerly of 20 North Fremont Avenue died almost instantly when his car overturned on Santa Monica Boulevard near New Hampshire Avenue. Mrs Ella Comiskey 47 was seriously injured with a compound fracture of the right leg. Padfield’s car swung in front of a streetcar and overturned after a sharp turn. Mrs Comiskey resides at 4150 Munroe.
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Los Angeles
Tombstone
Joe Padfield
CL. Cummings
Joseph S. Padfield
North Frenont Avenue
Ella A. Comiskey
Comiskey
Munroe
Padfeld
Santa Monica Boulevard
New Hampshire Avenue
Padfield
Mining engineer receives captain’s commission orders
Vo G Mellgren, a local mining engineer, was telegrammed yesterday to report at once to Fort Leavenworth Kansas for thirty or sixty days training after which he will be sent to France or the Russian front to serve in the engineers corps. He passed a rigorous examination among many applicants and soon received official acceptance and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Mellgren
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Engineer's Corps
Meligren
France
Jury Venues Reported For Superior Court Trials
Two special venues were reported this morning for the Superior Court. A third venue, 3%, was ordered drawn and handed to the sheriff to subpoena for the 28th. All jurors were excused until tomorrow morning due to a postponement of today’s trial date.
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AMI
Slacker Seen As Joke By Arrested Man
Alfred B. Johnson of Los Angeles was arrested in Naco by a Justice Department agent for failing to register for the selective draft. He is jailed, insisting no crime was committed, saying he traveled in Mexico since May 12 for pleasure and adventure.
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Douglas
Alfred B. Johnson
Los Angeles
Naco
Dasprit
Department of Justice
Johnson
Mexico
Contingent Ordered to Prep Next from Douglas
Clerk Ray B Krebs of the Local Exemption Board reports receipt of orders from Col Breen for a new contingent representing 40 percent. Arizona disbursing clerk Breen begins work, with notices to follow. The group will depart Douglas on the 2nd, report for entrainment, and local citizens plan a farewell entertainment.
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Ray B. Krebs
Col. Breen
Arizona
Douglas
Vacations and daily notes from Tombstone reporters
Clerk J E James and Deputy Chas Allen began vacations this morning. Allen heads to Oregon for business and pleasure. James rests at home with Mrs. Wilson assisting. Julia Axtell returned from Bisbee. 25,000 pounds of Cochise County wheat bought by Reeves for local trade. Captain Randolph visited Tombstone with his family. Denny and Jarvis summoned for jury duty for two weeks. Kingsbury goes to Bisbee. Murphy from Bisbee Review visits Tombstone. Fort Huachuca trip by Gardner, Evans, Wynn. county engineer Ryan and Whelan visit Tombstone for road work. Bridge below Benson inspected. bids rejected. new specs to be drawn. J N Gaines returns from Douglas. Ringling Brothers circus praised. Mrs Hitchings returns to Tucson. daughter resumes studies.
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Superior Court
J. E. James
Chas. Allen
Allen
Oregon
Mr. James
James
B. Wilson
Julia Axtell
Bisbee
Reeves
Cochise County
Mack David
San Pedro
Helen Frost
Moore
W. M. Randolph
Gunker Hi
17Th Cavalry
Tombstone
Woolery Cottage
Ninth Street
Denny
H. J. Jarvis
Benson
Murphy
Bisbee Review
Mr. Murphy
Phoenix
A. H. Gardner
Huachuca Water Company
Phoeix
Fort
H. J. Evans
Mounton States Telephone Company
W. J. Wynn
Bunker Hill Mines Company
Fort Huachuca
Dick Ryan
P. R. Whelan
A.C. Karger
Board of Supervisors
Las Pedro
Ryan
Karger
Bisbee News Briefs Highlight Local Court and Health Updates
Attorney W G Gilmore recovering after surgery at Copper Queen hospital with no complications expected, visiting Douglas with Dr Randolph, coast trip returnee Fast Flach resumes store duties, and Bisbee court hears State vs Mike Mattich burglary. Local notices include Lessie Lee visiting Bisbee, Ray Krebs on draft business, Paradise constable John Underwood with bond, and deserter Frank Brannan arrested near San Diego. Deputy Bowden injured. Van Meter in Tombstone for car work.
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Bisbee
W. G. Gilmore
Copper Queen Hospital
Gilmore
Douglas
W. M. Randolph
Miss Carry
Randolph
13Th Cavalry Medical Corps
Tombstone
Venice
Calif
Mike Mattich
John Underwood
Ben Hall
Paradise
Mr. Underwood
Aquar
Percy Bowden
Cousins
Gleeson
van Meter
Desearter
Frank P. Brannan
2Rd. Coast Artillery
Fort Rosecrans
San Diego
Gannon and
Howe
U.S. Army
Records of Cochise County wills and notices in Douglas
A compiled page lists warranty deeds, chattel mortgage, satisfactions, and various probate actions from Cochise County. It includes transfers of land in Douglas, livestock liens, auto purchases, and multiple court suits, with dates around 1917. Special trains at Camp Funston and John K. Redmond’s call to military service are noted.
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Warren
Thomas EB Baker
A.W. Sherman
Cochise
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Mecca
H. B. Mack
George Desties
P Gerknioch
George Stulich
Charles G. Ofiel
Nacoxari
Sonora
Sheriff's Office
Uncle Sam
Nacozari
Joan D. Battertessa
Sheriffs Office
Camp Funston
Guaymas
Stae
Funston
Fort Riley
Kan
J Alr. Silberberg
Large Feather Concern
Kansas City
Ragsdale
Thos. Doyle
Robinson
Thomas Maddern
Ed Hall Bisbee
Zamora
Slacker
J.T. Kingsbury
MAN Here
WM. Johnson
J. N. Gaines
H.R. Hitchings
Bridge
Mise Lessie Lee
Distee Taat
Dr. Hont
Ida Klein
KG. Farris
Thomas Yelland
Dannelley
Jocker Mo
Virgil MH. Grimsley
Crynellis Ledasters
D. N. Brown
John E. Lane
Ramona Castro
Alfredo Castro
A. J. Keun
Lyman Hi. Hays
Cobriza Mines Dev. Co
Nellie Lemons
Rose H. Busby
Gottleis Zotner
Wiliam Leggitt
Ivy Leggitt
Emma Matthews
Eric Matthews
Louise Marie House
Fred E. Cadwell
John J. Pizgibbons
Charles Strong
Dan B. Seed
Susan S. Coryell
Benegino Valenzuela
Junction City
National Army
Missouri
Colorado
New Mexico
Nebraska
South Dakota
John K. Redmond
Florence
Mr. Redmond
Redmond
Jess
Gisd
Banking, Savings, Carizona
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