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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1916
Page
12
The Benson Signal criticizes the Arizona press for attacking Gov Hunt and notes the campaign’s tense mood. It urges auto drivers heading north from Benson toward Pool and Redington to carry road-work tools and supplies for possible delays on the main road.
Doane Merrill of Benson, long time Cochise County resident and Republican candidate, is described as highly qualified for state auditor and likely to receive heavy support. Also noted are troop trains through Benson on the Benson Nogales line and an amendment to the Enlarged Homestead Act allowing additional land entries under specific conditions.
Governor Hunt supporters claim a fourth term would raise mining property values for taxation and curb copper company tax avoidance by Olney. The article notes Olney also pushed up valuations for railroads and that under Hunt taxes rose despite new revenues. It argues overall tax burdens rose, while rates fell only modestly, and favors government economy. Also reports on Southern Pacific Mexico rail lines near Mazatlan and Nogales Vidette details.
The Phoenix paper notes Doane Merrill of Benson Cochise County joins the Republican slate for state auditor. An experienced miner merchant farmer and banker, Merrill co founded Cochise County Taxpayers Association and has 36 years Arizona residency. He is an expert accountant and bank supervisor well suited to the auditor role.
The article describes how the Arizona board of control, including the governor, state auditor, and one citizen member, manages state bank deposits, contracts, supplies, and construction. It emphasizes the need for scrutiny and prudent oversight to protect taxpayers from costly mistakes.
A discussion urges adopting Torrens titles to reduce errors and costs in real estate Registration. State backed title guarantees replace abstracts and may be pushed in the next legislature.
Public notice to buyers of N E 4 of SE 4 Sec 10 and NW 4 of SW 4 Sec 11 Township 17S Range 20E Gila and Salt River Meridian Cochise County Arizona. Sale subject to Juan Cruz and J M Castaneda agreement dated March 12 1900 on record in Cochise County Recorder. Benson October 25 1912 M F Castaneda administrator of estate of J M Castaneda.
Sarah Martineau of Benson Arizona intends to make final three year proof to establish her homestead claim for 1 ½ acres in Section 9 Township 17 S Range 19 E G and S Meridian before H G Brown U S Commissioner at Benson on September 1 1916. Witnesses are R K L McCall D C Naegle Leo Martineau and Verne Martineau all of Benson. First pub July 29.
Guadalupe Parada of Benson Arizona filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on land described as W% NW NEM NW NW NEX Section 11 Township 168 Range 19 E G S R Meridian before H G Brown U S Commissioner at Benson on August 28 1916 Witnesses named Marcus Pecha co Pancho Lopez Tonislato Saiz and Charles Barrolen all of Benson First publication July 29 1916 by the United States Land Office Phoenix Arizona Thomas F Weedin Register.
Public Land sale notice from the State Land Department announces on September 19, 1916, at 10 am at the County Court House Tombstone the auction of 640 acres in Sec 32 T16S R22E with appraised value 1920 dollars. Bids below appraisal will not be considered and the state reserves the right to reject all bids. Details from W A Moeur. First pub July 15, last pub Sept 16, 1916.
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