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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1928
Page
3
Tucson police say the slaying of auto dealer O. S. Mize was committed by a criminal ring. Threats and a caller promising information followed the murder as investigators hint at money and influence behind the crime and a possible arrest of a wealthy woman.
Tucson will be a flag stop on the planned Los Angeles to El Paso service beginning January 1. Daily coast to West Texas flights will start between the first 15 days of next month. Pilots will fly to Phoenix and passengers transfer there with relief pilots returning. flag stops include Yuma and Lordsburg.
United Verde Copper Company of Jerome Arizona bought 1000 acres of virgin copper land in northern Sonora about 150 miles from Nogales. The deal marks Verde’s entry into Mexico and the first use of electrical prospecting there. The company plans a smelter and a railroad spur to move ore to Nogales.
J H McClure is appointed to the general and passenger agency for the Southern Pacific lines in Arizona, effective January 1, succeeding the late K J Fenchurch. The assistant agency post he held has been abolished. The promotion was announced by wire to Phoenix after the appointee arrived from Santa Barbara California.
The Treasury reports one of the largest refunds to estates goes to Isabella Shattuck's estate of Bisbee Arizona valued at 33506 while audits uncover errors in returns and assessments. Nearby the Superior Brodie Block on Magma Avenue is being converted into an apartment building with modern fixtures.
Three Pay N Takit employees Miss Clara Van Atta Roy Van Leer and Frank Gallezo received Christmas bonus checks of 168.00 each on December 24 for long service. The firm grants annual bonuses to workers with at least one year of service Miss Van Atta also received a similar bonus last year.
A western irrigation bloc interrupts Arizona legislative sessions delaying action on the revised code. A new conference committee will submit irrigation laws for possible insertion, with sessions expected to continue at night to finish business.
Arizona moves to apply state sovereignty to game laws including deer killing in Kaibab and other national forests. Senator Henry F. Ashurst will submit an amendment to Congress at Governor Hunt's request. The governor sent the proposal regarding the June 29 1926 act to the state’s national representative today.
Arizona Colorado River Commission meeting in Phoenix was postponed to Friday as a special committee will handle the Boulder dam bill. Mulford Winsor, secretary, said the panel will study the Swing-Johnson bill before reporting to the Senate.
The city reports an average rise in industrial activity and employment this year, attributing gains to improved local conditions. Officials highlight stronger hiring in key sectors and broader business optimism compared with the past several years.
Colorado Springs residents prepare to climb 14 109 foot Pikes Peak in harsh winter conditions to induct C W Penland into the Adaman club. Twelve climbers will face 10 to 60 foot snow banks and a 60 mile gale at Windy Point as they reach the summit and ring in the new year with rockets and a giant flare.
Dale Eckenrode of Leuppy Arizona bought a new Chrysler coupe from Winslow Motor company on Wednesday. Dolph Treat of McNary purchased a new Plymouth sedan from Winslow Motor company. Visitors include G M Hathaway of Salt Lake City visiting relatives, Mrs L H Wolfe and son in Los Angeles, and Russ Tom Quebeaux en route to Phoenix. Several residents ill with influenza and travel to Tucson Pinetop White River and Albuquerque are noted.
The middle Rio Grande conservancy project will hire 500 to 1,000 men for four years of construction. Chief engineer J. R. Burkholder said most workers will be state recruits with some experienced outside help. Construction starts within two months.
Local notices report Joe Daze returning to Long Beach with daughter and sister after holidays with parents. Frank Mazza infirm with influenza at 522 Colorado. H L Lambert back from Los Angeles with family. R L Metcalf back from Phoenix. Mrs Phil Robinson and W A Robinson’s nephew arrived in Winslow to be with her son Dr W A Robertson. Charles Miles back to work. W T Gates and wife motor to Winslow from Holbrook. D W Henderson visiting family from Phoenix. O F Gray back from Flagstaff on Santa Fe business. Missionary society to meet at 2:30 with Mrs William Russell. Mr and Mrs Pred returned from Asheoe. John W Shoulders returned from Flagstaff to visit friends. R E McCarty, Santa Fe division superintendent, back from Seligman.
San Francisco actor Billy Dodge died suddenly Sunday afternoon as he performed a last leading role on a chapel stage set at the Phoenix Theatre in Frisco. About 1,000 spectators attended the Sunday show as his body was cremated and his ashes will be sent to San Francisco. He leaves a widow and two small children.
In Tucson Arizona a Black man was apprehended by a city detective for fleeing escape from a prison. Authorities note conflicting reports about alleged horse theft and weapon use by Davis and another prisoner, with denials on the early prison rumors.
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