Territorial topics cloudcroft and area improvements
Cloudcroft area reports two block long drainage and grading works on Chipmonk avenue opposite several residents. Project costs about 150 dollars and enjoys strong local interest. The region also notes weddings, real estate moves, and economic optimism across Farmington Aztec Durango and Alamogordo with rail, mining, and fruit crop activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizsine Evans
James Canon
Cloudcroft
Alamogordo
Reeves
J. H Laitz
Vernon
Texas
Animas valley future prospects praised for railroad potential
The article notes the Animas valley north of Benson along the San Pedro River as a prime railroad site with growing water supply and expanding valley. It mentions Santa Fe acquiring right of way and a Phoenix to Gila valley line. copper ore and coal belts lie dormant awaiting transport. It details Elmer and Kelvin area deals, $95,000 purchases, and large copper claims, plus strong cattle outlook due to better watering and grazing. Cattle herds prevail as rains boost water, with stockmen optimistic. It also covers Taos Valley fruit production, with Rev. J L Shively praising exceptionally large peaches and pears, cereals strong, apricot crop weak.
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Benson
San Pedro River
Gila
United States
Santa Fe System
Phoenix
Gila Valley
San Pedro
Arizona
Kenson Press
Taos Valley
J. L. Shively
St. John’s Methodist Church
Santa Fe
Espanola
Shirley
Fruits Enthrall Local Dealer With New Mexico Trip
The author praises peaches and pears noting the apple crop is promising. A local dealer placed an order after the chat, calling the fruits luscious. Also reports a gun incident where Charles Easley discharged a bullet from his hip pocket but is expected to recover and be moved for care if possible.
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Promis
New Mexico
Nola
Nogales Fr
Tucson
Shot in the shoulder during hunting near Midland
Oscar Bell of Carlsbad received a letter recounting an accidental shooting near Midland involving Chas Harron Crutcher Woolridge Harry Tolbert and Charley Bell. A weapon discharged wounding Char Bell in the left arm. Oscar was told not to travel as the injury was not serious and no arm loss risk.
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Oscar Bell
Carlsbad
Char
Midland
Oscar
Chas
Harron
Crutcher Woolridge
Harry Tolbert
Charley Bell
Young Bell
Apache Indians Killed by Lightning
Three members of the Indian police on the San Carlos reservation were struck by lightning during a Saturday storm. Aaron Burr, Sam Kitso, and John Arthur died instantly while sheltering under a mesquite tree with five companions. They were buried at the agency in coffins per white custom.
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San Carlos Reservation
Aaron Burr
Sam Kitso
John Arthur
Electric railway franchise bids in Phoenix area
S 8 Green and 8 5 Scull applied to the board of supervisors in Phoenix for two rail franchises one to Glendale eight miles away and another to Buckeye thirty miles distant The promoters plan a broad gauge electric road intended for both freight and passenger traffic to serve the two suburban points.
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Green
Scull
Board of Supervisors
Phoenix
Glendale
Buckeye
Oth Pointe
Roswell Gambling Clampdown Leaves City Unopened
Roswell gamblers remain inactive since Monday with no permits issued for games within city limits. A territorial license holder operates two miles away. A party of sportsmen visited the licensed venue and escorted a wealthy young Ohio visitor, who was intoxicated before departure and later tipped the town with an improbable win.
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Roswell
Territorial
Ohio Willionaire
Santa Fe Knights of Pythias Elect Officers
Santa Felodge No 2 Knights of Pythias elected officers for the ensuing term. Paul A F Walter was reelected chancellor commander. J Lo Aimmier Nah was chosen as representative to the grand lodge to meet in Albuquerque. The new staff includes Chancellor Commander Paula F Walter and Wendell V Hall as vice chancellor.
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Santa FE
Knights OF Pythias
Santa Felodge No. 2
Paul A. F. Walter
J. Lo Aimmier
Nah
Grand Lodge
Albuquerque
Paula
F. Walter
Wendell V. Hall
Kibbee y to resign in Tucson report
A Tucson based Phoenix Enterprise dispatch reports Governor Kibbey will leave office at year’s start and John H. Page the current auditor will succeed him. Page is a friend of Supreme Judge Edward Kent and is said to hold the post through Kent’s influence.
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Kibbey
Tucson
Phoenix Enterprise
John H. Page
Page
Supreme
Edward Kent
Kent
Mexican consul shot in Patagonia near Tucson
Arturo Ellas Mexican consul at Tucson was accidentally shot and seriously wounded the other night at Patagonia near Tucson. A revolver of large caliber discharged while in a stopping position, causing the injury.
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Arturo Ellas
Tucson
Patagonia
Senator Long Has Annexation Scheme In New Mexico
Hon U S Bateman of Roswell received word from Senator Chester I Long of Kansas that he would give careful attention to annexing that section of New Mexico to Texas The matter is debated in the Senate with joint statehood defeated and statehood under conditions urged by the last Congress favored by Long Also Senator Allison of Iowa opposes the proposition saying Texas is big enough and territories should join the Union now
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Long
U. S. Bateman
Roswell
Chester I. Long
Kansas
New Mexico
Texas
Senate
Arizona
Atnator Allison
Iowa
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San Juan County
Fruitland Tribune
Farmington
Bank
Hubbard
Allen
Main Street
Durango
T. F. Rountree
Kerr
Alexander Ormand
Capitan
Rountree
Oster
el Paso & Southwestern
Coalera
Henry, Sevier
Campbell
Fort Stanton
Colorado
Jewett
Cedar Hill
San Lule
Antonito
Pierce
Hell
J. B Wharton
Anton J. Conry
Ed Settles
C. J. Martin
Happy Hollow
Adolfo Gallegos
Big Spring
C. R. Jones
Fred Braun
Stern & Nahm
Las Vegas
Jose Santiago Duran
Joe Brown
Wright
Liborio Lucero
B. F McLaughlin
Alamogordo Sheep Company
Tulingin
James T. Boatwright
Los Tanos
Santa Rosa
Davis
San Juan
A. P. Frederick
Waring
F. C. Dezendorf
General Land Office
Aztec
Dezendorf
Animas Valley
J.C. Erman
Nogales
Hermosilio
Globe
Kelvin
Pinal County
Erman
Globe Silver Belt
Milwaukee
Consolidated
Surburg
Moet & Chandon
Mitchell
Jersey
J. S. Chandelario
J. F. Analia
John K. Staufitski
E. Lucero
Fred Seigner
Jose Valencia
George Dietzel
Charles F. Easley
Denver
Rio Grande
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Pullman
S. K. Hooper
G. P
T. A
Colo
S. Barney
New Mex
Santa Fe Central Railway System
Sunshine
Torrance Gateway
Torrance
N M
Chicago, Rock Island & Pasittc
Kennedy and
N. M
Atchizon, Topeks & Santa Fe Railway
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacisway
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