Plan to pave Oracle road seeks federal aid and county funds
Baker proposes paving Oracle road from Tucson city limits to the Rillito River as a state highway and federal aid project. He aims to secure State Engineer Holmquist and federal highway expert Whebler approval, noting $40,000 available in county funds and showing the project as a model for permanent improvements.
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Mesa
Rillito
Pima
State
Baker
Holmquist
E. S. Whebler
Wig
Albuquerque
Washington
Phoenix
Tetpe
Oracle Road
Tucson
Bisbee
Doneglas
Globe
Miami
Central Avenue
Orange Groves
England to release ships from requisition on March 1
The shipping controller announced that ships completing voyages on and after March 1 at ports in the United Kingdom or abroad will be released from requisition except where required for government purposes or special conditions. Ship owners may employ their ships from that date with licenses, excluding vessels wholly used by naval and military services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londen
Billah Shins
United Kingdom
From the Grand Canyon to the Mexican border
Miss Ethel Hutcheson aged 25 declared insane after influenza siege found by sheriff near Forty-four ranch Sulphur Springs valley in Bisbee she will face lunacy commission in Tombstone. Cananea Consolidated Copper denies shutdown plans. expect only staff curtailment leaving about 1500 men idle. Clifton highway work to start within 60 days per telegram to W B Kelly from US Merriet Highs engineer Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee Gire
Hills
Bisbee
Sulphur Springs
Ethel Hutcheson
Forty-four Ranch
A. Hutcheson
Servess
Arizona
Hutcheson
Cananea
Cananea Consolidated Copper Company
Clifton
Clifton Springervile
Metcalf
W. B. Kelly
Tieensee County Champer of Commerce
Merriet Highs
Denver
Mexican Bandits Kill Chinese Storekeeper near Cananea
Two armed Mexicans robbed a store owned by Chinese proprietors on the Sonora river 30 miles south of Cananea. One proprietor was killed and the other badly wounded. bandits fled northward and were said to have rested at Ojo De Agua before officers pursued them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee
Sonora
Caranea
Cananea
Ojo de Agua
Sedillo Wins New Mexico House Speakership at Santa Fe
The New Mexico Legislature opened at noon in Santa Fe with Antonio A. Sedillo of Albuquerque elected speaker of the house. Major W H Liewellen, Sedillo’s opponent, backed the nomination. T J Robertson of Union County, a Democrat, received ten votes. Lorenzo Delgado chosen chief clerk of the house. John S Clark of Las Vegas elected president pro tem. John J Kenney of Santa Fe named chief clerk for the senate.
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New Mexico
Santa FE Santa FE
N. M
Senate
House
Antonio A. Sedillo
Albuquerque
Major W. Hi
Liewellen
Sedilio
T J. Robertson
Union County
Lorenzo Delgado
John S. Clark
Las Vegas
Isaace Barth
John J. Kenney
Santa Fe
Missing El Paso Banker Sparks Police Search
No clue to the whereabouts of Fr J Stafford cashier of American Trust and Savings Bank missing since last Thursday. He vanished Tuesday afternoon while headed to Deming or on private business. Officials say his accounts are correct and believe health issues may have caused temporary derangement. He may be traveling to Lake Charles Louisiana, his former home.
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EL Paso
Tex
Fr. J. Statford
American Trust and Savings Bank
Robert Moore
Douglas. Ariz
Stafford
Lake Charles
Two Young Men Believed Draft Dodgers Held at Yuma
federal agent T R Powell arrests two men thought to be Phil Bergdoll's sons of Philadelphia touring the nation in disguise since May 1918. They work picking cotton in Yuma valley and match government descriptions as draft evaders. aliases George Funkener and Chas Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuma Yuma
T. R. Powell
Federal Secret Service
Philadelphia
United States
Yuma Valley
Phil Bergdoll
Peredoll Brewing Company
Evadine
George Funkener
Chas. Edwards
Gazette to Raise Subscriptions Amid Paper Costs
The Arizona Gazette announces a forthcoming subscription increase from $6.00 to $7.00 per year due to rising print paper costs. Once the lowest in the state, the paper reluctantly matches rising industry prices and raises its rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona Gazette
The
Gazette
Cattle Buyers Show Interest Amid Snow and Price Uncertainty
At the Blevins Murchison office in Douglas two cattle buyers, J. Hall of El Paso and Frank Douglas of Tipton Wyoming, visited Clifton and the region. Hall said immediate purchase is likely given uncertain spring prices, while Douglas plans several weeks in Arizona and will feed cattle in Wyoming and Montana after a recent purchase of 2000 fat cattle last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Frank Douglas
Tipton
Wyoming
Man Posed As Roosevelt Impostor Arrested
A man in Santa Fe New Mexico was arrested after posing as Assistant Secretary of State and as President Roosevelt. He claimed ties to the state department and to the New York mayor’s son, and he admitted to the impersonation amid a meteoric Southwest career rumor.
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Rohetr Roosevelt
Santa FE Santa FE
HR. Jr
Noguir- Arie
Southwest
Overwell Breckenrides
Liant
tHioward Gaynor
Tate
New York
Grege
Denver
State Department
Caniain Poorrevelt
Coal company ordered to refund coal overcharges
The care fuel administration ordered the Capital coal yard of Santa Fe to refund all purchasers of certain coal for overcharges. The company must comply with the order by January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care Fuel Administration
Capital Coal Yard
Senta Fe N. AM
Arizona Troops to Be Demobilized at Camp Biene
Troops from Arizona New Mexico and West Texas will be sent to Camp Biene for demobilization. About 1500 have arrived and are being mustered out as papers are prepared. A school for mustering out officers is underway to handle the expected discharge rush from France.
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Arizona
EL Paso
Fort Bliss
Tex
Newport News
France
Messco
Albuquerque
NooMee
Fiora Cooper
Love
Zuni Mountains
Grants
N. M
Miss Coote
Raten
Grent
Shea takes charge of the Stionerrs Home Prescot
Geo A Shea assumes control of the Pioneer home amid a leadership dispute after Captain Ignal declined the superintendency. Inspecting the premises, Shea signals plans to guide the institution. Judge Sheets praises his qualifications and expects the home to prosper under his administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Shea
Prescot
Nitteman
Ignal
Thome
Rostadt’s Figure: New Store Offers 10 Percent Cash Discount
A local advertisement touts savings on hardware auto supplies machinery saddles and pumps. Customers may receive a 10 percent rebate when paying cash at F. Ronstadt’s shop. The message references Rostadt and urges quick purchases of listed items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rostadt
F. Ronstadt
Sage tea remedy for gray hair and scalp care
A readable fragment discusses sage tea as a cure for gray or fading hair. It mentions preparing a mix and potential added ingredients, noting the historic claim and cautions about effectiveness. The text is inconsistent and garbled with multiple misspellings.
Hearings on Werndrick bill cite Swift & Co letters
Francis J. Heney testifies before the senate agricultural committee, detailing letters from Henry Veeder of Swift & Co. about sending meat to Rep. Mann and recounting lawmakers’ reactions to the Borland resolution. He accuses the packers of large advertising campaigns to mold public opinion and of dominating financial interests through stock and utilities control in multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicaco
Henry Veeder
Swift & Co
Francis J. Ene
San Francisco
Senate Aerieuwlthral
Heney
Federal Trade Commission
Veeder
Swift
Commission
Mann
Hlinois
House
Borland
Cailin
Seaker
Fedeal Trade Commission
Wison
Chamber of Commerce of the United State
Nautical Activitie
Norris
Toventistation Swift & Co
Pir
Chicago
Archips
Kenon
Iowa
Sioux City
Kansas City
Armours
Armour, Swift
Morris
Kenyon
Caer
Congressional Record
C. M. Livnton
Washington *Ank
Armour
Cartin Jinen
Eversman
Theepublican National Committee
Packers
Armour & Co
On& Co
Westing
Batacor Boudeces
Hemi & Pachers
Logan
Hurley
Europe
My. Pluffey
Navy hears Ford Eagle patrol boat contract details
Associated Press report from Washington notes Rear Admirals Taylor Griffin and Faris testified before the Senate Naval Committee on Ford Motor Company patrol boats. Ford proposed 1917 watercraft to combat submarines, with 12 ships under a cost plus plan at a tentative price. Government funds and profits sharing were discussed, including Ford returning his share of Eagle boat profits to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wir
Washington, Jan
Taylor, Griffin and
Faris
Navy
Ordnater
Senate Naval Committee
Taylor
Ford
Senator Lodge
Ford Company
Eagle
Admiral Taylor
Witch
Swanson
Hiears Ford
Eagle Boats
S.os
Casee
Hotel Arrivals Listed From Various Cities
A long hotel arrivals list notes guests from Los Angeles El Paso Bisbee Nogales Phoenix San Francisco and other places. Names include Ralph Converse A J Lane J F Challenger W J Doran H W Brown J G Hannen Gus K Cook and many others with accompanying cities and destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rita
W. BK. Goring
Warren
G. H. Daily
Silverbell
J. Jowe
Nogales
J. G. Hannen
Rosemont
J. M. Harlan
St. Joseph
Liminez
Mrs. J. Alvares
J. H. Parmiosa
Phoenix
Douglas
H. J. Letts
Beaver
Joseph Hansen
Courtland
Gus K. Cook
Los Anes Iles
A. Valjean
Bisbee
C. M. Roberts
Willcax
C. C. Gostile
Nogates
H Milo Napp
San Francisco
F. E. Foster
Gila
N. al
G. James
Louisville
M.G. Hamlin
Puerto
Oswald Knapp
Sebern
KC. Noble
Houston
Chas. T. Tell and
Society Notes of Names and Places Across The West
A fragment lists numerous individuals and locations including Edward Waas Danver Raymond Crow Excelsior Springs Charte FE Minon Oklahoma City Giens Alten Los Angeles W. H. Smith Nogales Hil H Purdy El Paso Villette San Francisco A M Meston P M Minke Ruby N Johnson Benson J G Martin Portello V Reister Silver Bell and family in Ajo, hinting at a social or business directory row.
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Heide
Edward Waas
Danver
Raymond €. Crow
Excelsior Springs
Chartes FE
Minon
Oklahoma City
Giens Alten
Mater
Los Angeles
W. H. Smith
Nogales
Hil H. Purdy
el Paso
VY. Villette
San Francisco
A. M. Meston
P. M. Minke
Ruby
Ariz
N. Johnson
Benson
J. G. Martin
Poertello
V. Reister
Silver Bell
Irs
Fred Wright
Ajo
Congress F M Ewing and associates listed across multiple cities
A dispersed roster lists individuals including John Birec San Francisco D L Morrill Chicago Charles A Heckman Covington Kvy Oklahoma City Robert L Parker Phoenix and others in cities such as Los Angeles Tucson Fort Huachuca San Simon and Montreal with various spellings and affiliations noted.
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Congress
F. M. Ewing
Phoenix
John Birec
San Francisco
John Snyder
Alamogordo
N. M
D. L. Morrill
Chicago
Charlies A. Heckman
Covington
Kvy
Charles R. Dean
Okahoma City
Robert L. Parker
U. S. Severance
D. C. Johnson
Oklahoma City
D. C. Burkitt. Oklahoma City: H. F E. Zurcher. Los Angeles: James N. Corbett
Tucson
H. C. Wikoff
J. B. Hanecock
Los Angeles
J. P Robinson
Jim Culver
Montreal
Canada
J. G. Martin
Pocatello
Idaho
City Council to Discuss Krebs Financial Report at Mid Month
City Anditer Krebs prepared a financial report to be reviewed by the city council at their mid monthly meeting on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Clara Meyers of Phoenix proposed forming a motion picture company to film Arizona history. She urged Tucson, Phoenix, and other cities to subscribe large stock amounts while she would serve as promoter only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Anditer Krebs
City Council
Hts
Clara Meyers
Phoenix
Chamber of Commerce
Arizona
Tucson
Hunger Rioters in Petrograd Fire on by Bolsheviki
Ten thousand hunger stricken marchers in Petrograd protested for bread on Saturday and Sunday. Bolshevik troops reportedly fired on the crowds, who were urged to shoot themselves. Roads are reported blocked and underground lairs home residents. Police allege plots of insurrection by propagandists disguised as referees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Bolsheviki
Associated Press
Stockholm
Bolshevists
Hearing Delayed for Six Smuggling Suspects
The hear ing on arms and ammunition smuggling into Mexico was postponed two weeks at the government’s request. Ro RR. Kores was admitted to bail, the other five remain jailed. A butcher knife found in the county jail page shows a saw being manufactured as part of an escape plan involving Everett Huskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Kores
Everett Huskey
Martial law looms as Argentine Senate debates bill
Associates Press leDes wire reports that Argentina may declare martial law nationwide today if the Senate approves a bill passed by the Chamber. The situation centers on emergency authority and the government’s response to unrest as the vote unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associates Press
Buenoqs Aires
Senate
Chamber of
PUN
Mumford Wins Faire Case Over Olive Camp Tram Title
Frank Mumford of Philadelphia led a case against Joe Pillines and others in the superior court. The jury decided for the plaintiffs on the quiet title suit concerning two tract claims in Olive Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mumford
Frank Mumford
Philadelphia
Joe Pillines
test @uiet
Olive Camp
Vote on Suffrage Delayed Indefinitely in Senate
In Washington on Jaen 15 the senate postponed a vote on the women suffrage horien hatipman Jones of che. The political dispute stalled action as lawmakers debated constitutional questions and procedural hurdles delaying any immediate decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Jaen
Senate
Hatipman Jones
Che
Thorn argues for return of railroads to owners and officers
Thorn counsel for Associated Railway executives presses Interstate Commerce Commission to end federal control. He warns five years of federated management may be enough and questions the constitutional basis for ongoing control. Proceedings continue with Walter Hines slated to take a lead, likely Monday.
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Washington
Thorn
Interstate Commerce
Ers
Feder
Congress
Reilroads
Cong
Fed
Smith
Walter Hines
War casualties rise as figures chart overseas losses
Officials release casualty totals showing 42 211 American soldiers killed or wounded overseas while 1% of the army remains in France. No final arrangements yet on transferring stock to foreign governments as authorities plan subsequent actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Christiaa Ato
France
National Retail Clothiers announce no price advance this year
Members of the National Association of Retail Clothiers open a peace-time readjustment conference in Chicago and declare there will be no rise in clothing prices for 1915, with price levels similar to those of 1914 likely to hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jan. T
Nationaliiation of Retail Clothiers
Governors of the Noc- Yar election hosts bigger events
At a recent meeting the heart of Governors approved expanding steps to improve activities. A lively entertainment committee was appointed and plans for a smoker and an evening of home talent were outlined. Public meeting bans were lifted and more such events are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart of Governors
Noc- Yar
Pilarre
Death of Mrs Munson in North Wayden due to influenza
Mrs R B Munson died at her home in North Wayden on Friday January 11 from influenza related pneumonia. Arrangements for the funeral were postponed because her husband had not yet arrived. Mr Munson is also ill with influenza and is being cared for at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Munson
North Wayden
Fria
Munses
Mumeok
Seturc
Mrs Moorehead Ill With Fever At Home
Mrs Moorehead is ill with fever at her North Flay home. The report notes she is resting and receiving care from family. No other conditions or dates are provided.
Hope Rebekah Lodge officers for January meeting
The Hope Rebekah lodge held its January 3 meeting with Mrs Kinby Mastoo02 acting as installing officer. Mrs Ella Porter was installed as No. Crand with Miss Luciel Summer as vice grand, Miss Grace Page as secretary, and Mrs Marble as press. Refreshments followed the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Rebekah Lodge
Kinby
Death of Lee Part Noted by Distant Friends
Friends mourn the death of Lee Part who died January 10 after several weeks of illness. He was from Davis County Texas and left a will for funeral arrangements. His father and four brothers survive him. The body was moved to Phoenix for burial with a funeral at home and a sermon by Rev E E Dagley. Interment followed at Winkleman Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Phoenix
Palmer
Bear
Davis County
Tex
Hoenix
E. E. Dagley
the Winkleman
Visit to Phoenix Ajo Discussed By Mr and Mrs Harden
Myra James Stewart, former Roxie Sturgeon, was seen visiting Mr and Mrs Fey. The trip to Phoenix for a tea visit was affected by flu conditions before she plans to return to Ajo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iss Myra
James Stewart
Roxie Sturgeon
Harden
Mrs.Fey
Phoenix
Ajo
Audit team from New York arrives for general review
E. M. Wood and Mr Tarbes arrive from New York to conduct a general audit of accounts. They landed January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Wood
Mr. Tarbesters
New York
Influenza Cases Improve as New Strains Are Monitored
The report notes children of F J Tuck and Nex, plus Prolls' son, show improvement after influenza exposure. Earl Williams faces danger as pneumonia develops post flu. New cases rise but no fatalities yet. officials expect containment with precautions.
Notice of Intention to Stock of Goods in Tucson
Notice states intention to sell entire stock of goods at 1914 E. Street Tucson Arizona for cash on January 26. The sale is conducted by Abraham A. Jonas and Jona Peters in Arizona County. Dated January 14, 1919. The instrument was acknowledged before me by Peters and Jona Peters.
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Tucson
Arizone
Paris
Carson
Abraham A. Jona Peters Stave
Arizona
Peters
Jona Peters
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