16 Americans Are Murdered By Mexicans
Seventeen Americans returning to their mining camp near Chihuahua were seized by bandits and killed after being robbed and stripped of clothing. The victims, employees of Cusihuirachic Mining Co, traveled under supposed military protection. Noted individuals include William Wallace and Charles Wadleigh of Tombstone, Alexander Hall of Douglas, and Mrs. Doxey and Mrs. Deer of Willcox. The incident may prompt U.S. diplomatic action against Villa forces if confirmed.
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Chihuahua
Chihuahua City
Jose Rodriguez
Holmes
el Paso
Cusihuirachic Mining Company
Mexico
William Wallace
Charles Wadleigh
Tombstone
Alexander Hall
Douglas
Mr. Thompson
Doxey
Deer
Willcox
Villa
United States
Road Work To Be Continued In Benson St David Route
Road work to be continued with C F Mesa calling a road meeting to start the project. The Benson to St David district roadway is to be started and completed to connect with the highway, Curtis Flat to be finished soon by local people. General Huerta Ex Dictator of Mexico died at Fort Bliss of liver sclerosis, surrounded by family and servants. arrangements are being made for burial in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochise
Santa Cruz
A. I. Paschall
C. F. Mesa
Teans
Benson
St. David
Curtis Flat
General Huerta
Mexico
Fort Bliss
Big Dance Hosted by Interstate Surveyors in Benson
A dance at the Rink Auditorium hosted by the Interstate Commerce Surveyors drew about 75 attendees from Benson and nearby towns including Tombstone and St. David. Ivey Brothers Orchestra provided the music, and the evening ended with a lavish lunch prepared by the surveyors’ chef, marking a notable social success with dancers leaving at two a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rink
Interstate Commerce Surveyors
S. P
Benson and Vicinity
Tombstone
St. David
Ivey Brothers
Pomerene Items From Special Correspondent
Dr Thompson visited the district for professional calls. Hirshd Tomas new house rises with roof underway. Light snow and wind hit Tuesday as canal cleaning progresses. Ensen canal largely cleared by slushing machine built by S J Johnson. Elisha Thomas seriously ill with grip. Road work southwest of the schoolhouse continues with crews and teams listed. Lunches provided by several local women. a Benson subscription drive aims to fund culverts and other cash needs.
Mail Order Houses Ruin Farmers Says Letter Series
An Iowa farmer laments mail order houses draining small towns and farms. He recalls starting with $50, eighty acres, and local credit, then watching town commerce fade as catalogs drew business away. Merchantry declines, schools and services suffer, taxes drop, and depots see only mail order packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idwa
Kowa
Dragoon Arizona Advertises Transit and Wells Bids
Dradozin Johnson Auto Stage Line offers prompt service meeting every train at Dragoon. Mare price 1.50. E G Adams, proprietor, Dragoon, Arizona. Wanted bids on two wells on San Juan ranch with four inch casing and 34 inch bit finished. Bids close January 15, 1016.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dragoon
Adams
Ariz
San Juan Ranch
Distant Farm Property Devalues Over Nine Years
The speaker laments a farmland sale, noting land once worth 195 dollars per acre would now fetch 167. He cites distance from towns as a farmer deterrent, desires proximity to schools and churches for children, and admits losing 5 600 dollars over nine years by helping to pull the town down.
Business Growth Prompts New Blacksmith and Auto Shop
Mr Holloway expands beyond his old quarters on 5th Street near the K of P Hall. He and partner Mr Weigand will run general blacksmithing and auto repairs. Holloway is an experienced mechanic. Weigand a top blacksmith. Nearby thieves hinder progress as Virginia mine crew loses tools and supplies to thefts.
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Mr Holloway
5Th Street
K. of P. Hall
Mr. Weigand
Mr. Holloway
Holloway
Benson
Frank Massoletti
Virginia
El Paso Martial Law Reported Amid Street Fights
A unit of about fifty soldiers aided police in El Paso searching for Mexicans. Citizens report street brawls between Americans and Mexicans, with ambulances and medical crews rushing to scenes. Reports of raids, detentions, and a provost guard detachment from Fort Bliss accompany rumors of broader anti bandit actions and movements by Villa adherents.
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EL Paso
Tex
Villa
Carramza
Chihuahua City
Trevino
San Ysabel
Hig
Chihuahua
Fort Bliss
Mining District Prospecting Discouraged by Report
A cautious report warns prospectors and investors against mining in the district noting discouraging indicators and uncertain returns for potential operations amid fluctuating ore values and local conditions.
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Huerta
T. H. Denney
the Gem
Denney
Moss
Arizona
Martinez
Surveyors
Pomerene
Dr. Thompson
Hirshd ‘Tomas
Ensen Canal
8. J. Johnson
Elisha Thomas
Lynth
Levi Lolgreen
Perry Tryon
W. E. Williams
D. Sabin
C. H E. Goetz
Chas. Sherman
Wallace Curtis
Levi Lofgreen
J. Johnson
M. P. Cosby
Jess McNeil
A. W. Sherman
Geo. Scott
W. B. ‘Sherman
Ralph Imme
Mesdaniel
Chas, Sherman
W.W. E. Williams
N. P. Lofgreen
W. B. Sherman
M.P. Cosby
J. R. Cosby
L. T. Coons
M. F. Sherman
WW. Curtis
Dradozin Johnson
Oht
Bank OF Benson
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