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Newspaper
Benson Signal
Location
Benson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1916
Page
4
The Benson Signal warns readers of threats from “venal” press against Gov Hunt and urges precautions for a northern road trip toward Pool and Redington. It advises travelers to carry tools and blasting materials for potential road work on the return trip.
Doane Merrill a Benson resident with thirty years in Arizona and twelve in Benson is the Republican candidate for state auditor. He is described as highly qualified and widely supported in his home town and Cochise County. Also notes a detachment of Ohio infantry traveling by train through Benson en route to Nogales and a land entry amendment expanding 1909 homestead rights for smaller entries with residency requirements and soldier hardship safeguards.
The text argues Governor Hunt deserves a fourth term for raising mining property valuations to fund taxation, while opposing candidate George A. Olney is tied to copper firms and would ease their tax burden. It notes overall tax costs rose despite rate cuts, compares territorial rates to current costs, and mentions business support for economy. Also cites railroad valuation increases and Mexican Pacific rail lines under operation near Nogales.
A Phoenix newspaper excerpt notes Doane Merrill’s candidacy for state auditor. Merrill, a Benson resident of Cochise County, has 12 years in mining mercantile agriculture and banking. He helped organize Cochise County Taxpayers Association and has over 36 years in Arizona public life.
The Phoenix Republic argues that the state board of control, consisting of the governor, state auditor, and a citizen member, handles purchases contracts and state institution oversight. It warns that abolishing the contract system places work on individuals, requiring vigilance to protect taxpayers and bank depositors alike.
An opinion piece argues for Torrens title reform to replace abstract-based real estate transfers. It notes errors and costs in current methods and cites foreign and domestic adoption. The piece urges voters to back legislators supporting Torrens reform. Globe justice Hinson Thomas reportedly holds a Pacific coast marriage record with 1427 unions.
Public notice to purchasers about sale and transfer restrictions on parcels in Cochise county Arizona under an agreement dated March 12 1900 between Juan Cruz and J M Castaneda. Instrument on record in Cochise County Recorder. Dated Benson October 25 1912. M F Castaneda administrator of estate of J M Castaneda.
Sarah Martineau of Benson Arizona, who entered Homestead on November 27 1912 for fractional Section 9 Township 17 South Range 19 East G and S R Meridian, will prove up on September 1 1916 before U S Commissioner H G Brown Witnesses R K L McCall D C Naegle Leo Martineau and Verne Martineau all of Benson Arizona First pub July 29
Guadalupe Parada of Benson Arizona files notice of intention to make final three year proof on land described in Homestead Entry 022689 Section 11 Township 168 Range 19 E GSRM. Hearing set before H G Brown U S Commissioner Benson on August 28 1916. Witnesses Marcus Pechaco Pancho Lopez Tonislato Saiz and Charles Barrolen all of Benson. Thomas F Weedin Register. First publication July 29.
State of Arizona will hold a public auction on September 19, 1916 at 10 a.m. at the County Court House Tombstone to sell 640 acres of designated school land in Sec 32 T16S R22E with no improvements. The land is appraised at 1920 dollars. bids below appraisal not accepted and the state may reject any bid. Information from the State Land Department Phoenix. First pub July 15 1916. Last pub Sept 16 1916.
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