Investigation of Mining Promotions Sparks Arizona Hearing
A joint legislative inquiry in Phoenix questions the Arizona Corporation Commission over mining promotions and the Blue Sky Law. Representatives and senators probe permit issuance timing, while a resolution slows hearing of investment permits by seven days. Ten legislators hold stock in a rival concern linked to Ray district properties.
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Phoenix
Corporation Commission
Eeaetetia
Witeh
Cad-Sur
Welling
California Corporation Commission
Ray District
Tucson Pioneer Dies Suddenl y
Toward Thomas Newett, a longtime Tucson resident and pioneer, died suddenly from heart trouble on South Third Avenue. A Liverpool, England native aged about 60, he lived in Arizona for several decades as a trader, miner, prospector, and grubber. He was an Elks member and is to be buried by Realty Undertaking.
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Thomas Newett
Reaity Undertaking
Ooony
Tobacco Raisers Get Biggest Prices For Record Output
Kentucky farmers who grow about one third of U S tobacco and a tenth of world output are marketing a record crop at high prices Quality is unusually high with leaf grades and poor grades selling well Demand for lower grades fuels bidding Pryor leaf now averages around 12 cents a pound with isolated sales up to 30 cents A large share of the crop moves through small loose leaf warehouses and breaks on Louisville and Cincinnati markets
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Louisville
Kentucky
United States
Kentucki
Owensboro
Thesemaller
Cinetanati
Wilson denies veto on waterpower bills false reports
Washington January 19 President Wilson went to the capitol and met with senators for about two hours. He said he merely came to discuss the legislative program and urged passage of bills in his annual address. He denounced reports that he would veto either waterpower bill as false and disruptive to Congress.
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Washington
Wilson
Capitol
Absence Leaves Extended for National Guard in El Paso
El Paso January 19 all leaves of absence granted to national guard officers and enlisted men in this district have been extended twenty days by the war department. It is understood the same order has been sent to all commands in the southern department.
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EL Paso
National Guard
War Department
Hwee
Death of Ricaud Told by Refugee in El Paso News
A Spaniard who arrived from Parral confirms the killing of Ansander Ricaud a French citizen living in Parral. He was captured by Villa followers on November 5. Dr Thomas Flannagan an American physician at Parral died after 30 days in hiding and exposure.
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EL Paso
Interstate Trap Shoot Scores From 1916 Report
Pittsburgh January 19. The Interstate Association released its 1916 season averages from over 16 000 shooters in registered meets. Amateurs led by Fred Harlow Newark C .9771 and Homer Clark Alton Ill .9800 in single targets while F M Tirol Vancouver Wash amateur and C G Spencer Louis Mo professional topped double targets with .750 and .900 respectively. A minimum of two targets or two tournaments set the averages. Top ten in each class listed.
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Pittsburgh
Interstate Association
Fred Harlow
Newark
Homer Clark
Alton
Ill
F. M. Tirol
Vancouver
Wash
C. G. Spencer
Louis
Harlow
Fred Newark
Arie
Thomasboro
Henderson
Lexington
King
Delta
Cole Zon
Richardson
A. Dover
Konser
Cincinnati
Tece
Prendergast
enton-Ctty
Penn
Cole
Doulle
Troeh
Noel
Nashville
Tenn
Sean Dering
Guy
Columbus
Wis
Ivasono Jones
Macona Itelen
Plum
Atlantic City
N. J
Rosebergy
Chicago
Hawkins, Jr
Haltimore
Geo Nicola
Kansas City
Powers
C_M
Spencer
St. Louis
Clancy
Crosby
WR C Pallon
Marshall
T. Amn
Killam
Art St. Louis
Huff
Walter
Macon
San Antonio
Tex
Arizona Law Amendments Trigger Party Ballot Reform Debate
Phoenix reports Rep. Baxter introduces four bills to fix election laws and prevent invalid amendments. Discussions detail separate ballots for titles and full text, potential referenda, and the need for two thirds votes. Walton and Goodwin add notes on printing and irrigation funding. senate adopts a sweeping anti gambling bill amid pension debates.
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Phoenix
Baxter
Maricopa
Reo Gee
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Judiciary
State Tax Commiss
Mr. Baxter
Baxter Hs
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Walton
Thomas P. Walton
Watton
Haxters
Streight
Goodwin
Senate
Bh Regerkai
Thomas E. Farish
Prescott
McCormick
King Woolsey
Arizona Volunteers
House
Rutherford
Arizona
Campbell
Roberts
Advertisers Tactics and Lobbying Rules Debated in Meeting
The meeting discussed advertising ethics with Mr Hall proposing a “Print ers Ink” bill and other anti misrepresentation measures. Legislation on lobbying abounded as Mr Claypool pushed tighter rules and penalties for attempting to influence legislation. The session adjourned amid protest over Admiral Dewey’s death memorial handling.
Dickens denied new trial in father murder case
Rienzi C. Dickens was denied a new trial today in Boulder Colorado after his conviction for murdering his father. A sentence of 18 to 27 years in the penitentiary was imposed.
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Boulder
Colo
Rienzi C. Dickens
Musterole Relief for Rheumatic Aches Ad for Pain Ointment
An advertisement promotes Musterole as a mustard ointment for rheumatic pain. It claims quick relief from twinges and stiff muscles and lists uses including chest pain, neuralgia, sprains, and headaches. The copy emphasizes skin safety and modern plaster replacement.
Robbers Killed in Bank Raid Pursuit Near City
A group of 19 men returning from a search for alleged bank robbers found the bodies of Poe, Will Hat? and Harry Wart about a mile south west of the city. The armed pursuit occurred around noon after leaving here early in the day.
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Oia
Hear Poe
Will Hat
Harry Wart
Knife ad touts brisk edge blades at Ronstadt Co
A compact notice promotes pocket knives with sharp blades sold by F Ronstadt Co Shoeup. It highlights strong edge performance and reasonable pricing aimed at quick sales.
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F. Ronstadt Co
Memory of Seats Honored in Solth Anniversary
A flawed record notes a local anniversary commemorating the memory of seats and a tenth anniversary birth observed with ceremonies. Secretary of War Baker spoke at the Wallington and Lee University ceremony in Lexington.
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Solth
Hichwond
Berhert
Lees
Baker
Wallington and Lee University
Lexington
Insurance in all branches by the strongest companies
Fragmentary note mentions insurance offerings and a reference to W. Bh. Murphey near Congress, with numbers 1265 87 92. The readable text hints at a general statement of insurance coverage across branches and links to a person and location, but specifics are unclear.
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W. Bh. Murphey
Aor
Weet Congress
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Teta
Mr Regers
Pointer
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Hb A Stewart
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Maricope
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Almom
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Dewey
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Nea
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MAZDA
Jess Apone
Tucson Gas, Electric Light and Power Co
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Opera House
Whaaam Pox
Bertha Kalich
Stuart Holmes
Helen Sterling
George Howard
Howard Robert Sterling
Helen
Howard
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