Benson Signal Reports Border Crises and Rail Plan
The Benson Signal notes ongoing border crises and announces a tomato crop ready cannery action. It reports Nogales Oasis citing Phelps Dodge plans to extend the El Paso Southwestern Railway into Sonora toward Gulf of California via Cananea and Imuria, with Mexican concession applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Phelps, Dodge & Co
el Paso & Southwestern
Sonora
Douglas
Tidewater
Gulf of California
Cananea
Imuria
Benson Eyes Smelter Restart and Local Self Help
A Benson revival of the old smelter is rumored after a visit by an American Smelting and Refining Company representative to Patagonia. District shippers are urged to use the plant if it reopens, though locals stress self-reliance and industrial initiative. The column also questions Arizona’s state flower, noting the cactus was replaced by a rose in law, then humorously reconsiders the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
American Smelting and Refining Company
Patagonia
Santa Cruz Patagonian
Patagonian
Arizona
Chamber of Commerce
Douglas — International
Harold Bell Wright Returns to Oracle Retreat
Famous novelist Harold Bell Wright has returned to his Catalina mountains retreat near Tucson in Oracle. He arrives to host and establish a camp near his home for visiting friend Dr. Williams of Pittsburgh and his family.
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Harold Bell Wright
Oracle
Tucson
Catalina Mountains
Dr. Williams
Pittsburgh
Olney Denies Slate Claims In Arizona Gubernatorial Fight
The Phoenix report states Geo Olney denies forming a slate of candidates endorsing his platform. He says he runs his own campaign and will govern for all people if nominated, opposing special legislation including mine tax favors. Other sections remark on Florida settlement, National Guard tales, and Benson Lumber Co. listings.
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Phoenix
Geo. Olney
Olney
Ulney
Democratic Party
State of
Arizona
National Guard
Grand Avenue
National
Looking for Utopia in a Washington–Florida climate dream
The piece contrasts a traveler’s dream of an ideal land with reality. It notes Seattle readers live in a favorable climate with mild summers and winters, limited cold, and a healthful atmosphere. It then mentions forest clearing, land development, and Florida attracting winter visitors from the North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
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C. L. Rucker
Mexican Border
Benson Lumber & Commercial Co
Seattle Post
U. S. Land Office
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Hampton & Arnold
Noll
Home Realty Company
W. L. Patteson
San Pedro Sts
H.w.etz & GO
Hiwo & CO
General Merchandise
Oy RP
Benson Drug Store
H. Walker
Proprietor Drugs
Bank of Benson
A. G. Suir
M. W. Smith
Ben J. McKinney
A. H. Wien
Henry W. Erz
Jo H. Gretzwitner
Leopold Maier
Chas. E. Goetz
P. W. Hamilton
M. Mejia
East Fifth Street
Benson, Arizona
Schiller
America
Arizona Points
Umblers
Schiller Bros
Kansas City
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