Remarkable Feat in Air Navigation
W E Anberger plans a 1004 mile flight from Columbia South Carolina to Hancock Michigan as part of a 26 hour endurance test aboard his self powered Aeroplane. The project aims for July exhibition flights in Bapcock Michigan during the Copper City Semi Centennary events. Anberger seeks government backing of 10000 dollars and promises a safe performance with limited fuel stops and potential ocean to ocean crossing in the future.
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Verger
Columbia
S. C
Hancock
Jossenbereer
Michigan
Berger
Niagara Falls
Lake Ontario
Ocean
Ich
Arger
Solomonville Business Manager Involved In Afternoon Collision
William F. was manager of a local business in Solomonville when his vehicle collided with another while driving around town. He was uninjured, and the scene showed only minor damage as reported by the ad Bull
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William F
Solo‘hile
S. C. Co
Woods Loses Mandamus Suit Over Graham County Schools
Supreme Court in Phoenix orders a writ to compel J A Woods to turn over school office books to probate Judge Bunch. The decision clarifies Graham County’s status as a second class county with no separate school superintendent, affecting teachers and officials statewide.
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J. A. Woods
Graham County
A. C. McAlister
Bunch
Supreme Court
Phoenix
Graham
Woods
Card of Thanks for J. T. Hildreth
We thank all who aided us after the death of our father J. T. Hildreth. We deeply appreciate the kindness shown by the Duncan community. J. A. Hildreth and wife.
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J. T. Hildreth
Duncan
J. A. Hildreth
Carter Harrison Re-elected Chicago Mayor For Fifth Term
Five times mayor Carter Harrison wins re election to lead Chicago marking a fifth term. His father presided as mayor of Chicago prior to his tenure.
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Carter Harrison
Chicago
Timely Warning of War Tales Across the Rio Grande
A poem portrays soldiers pursuing fortune in the Mexican war and capture in ragged bands. A boy longs to fish while a father urges him to stay and hoe, implying danger and warning. The piece contrasts glamour with grim reality and restraint.
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Mexico
Rio Grande
Maricopa County Democrats repudiates Arizona Democrat paper
The Maricopa County Democratic Central Committee adopted resolutions to strip the Arizona Democrat of the Democratic name and replace it with a Pacific Gas and Electric heading. The action, supported by about 30 of 35 members, aims to unite progressives and push self government for Arizona while signaling the paper has become a journalistic barnacle.
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Arizona Democrat
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Pacific Gas Company
Democratic Central
Maricopa County
Pacific Gas
Democratic Central Committee
Democratic Party of
Phoenix
James T Hildreth Dies After Long Illness
James T Hildreth died Monday at six am at his son J A Hildreth’s home after traveling from California for medical treatment. Born in Indiana in 1842 he was 69 and served three years in the Civil War with a disability pension. He leaves six children and his wife predeceased him. body sent to Clifton for embalming and Safford burial.
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James T. Hildreth
J. A. Hildreth
Mr. Hildreth
California
Duncan
Indiana
Clifton
Safford
Duncan Loses a Splendid Family
Mr and Mrs Bart Tipton plan to leave Duncan after twenty years of residence. They toured southern Arizona seeking a new location and have sold nearly all possessions. Tipton will move to Lowell Arizona to start a new business, followed by his family in coming days. The Tiptons are highly regarded and their absence will be felt by friends and neighbors.
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Bart Tipton
Duncan
Arizona
Tipton
Lowell
Neigbors
Betts Henderson Buried After Fatal Horse Fall
The body of Betts Henderson was shipped to Los Angeles for burial. He was an old time cow man, well and favorably known, who died when a horse he rode fell. His family has long called Los Angeles home. Henderson left many friends and readers of the Arizonian, valued for his broad mind and experience.
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Betts Henderson
Los Angeles
Mr. Henderson
George Kalar Returns From New York Visit
George Kalar of the Shamrock mining company returns Sunday afternoon from New York after weeks of talks with company heads. The Newark New Jersey office is led by president Louis D Horrigan. Work will start immediately on the Shamrock property with a new crew, including John Clay who has joined the company.
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George Kalar
Shamrock Mining Company
New York
Champ Clark elected Speaker with unanimous Democratic support
Washington reports Champ Clark won the Speaker of the House election by the full Democratic vote marking the fifth unanimous endorsement by his party and the first time a Democratic Representative was the unanimous choice for the post. His influence grows though some criticize committee assignments.
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Washington
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Committee On
Local notes from Campbell’s and nearby towns
Hay for sale at Campbell’s with hats coming soon. Duncan visits by Greenlee’s sheriff I B English and wagon ads for Studebaker via E W Taylor. Ed Newhouse moves to Bart Tipton residence. A A Myers in Duncan on business. Sale items: buggy harness saddle bridle 30-30 rifle. Edith’s prayer joke at Sunday school. Gus Hobbs moving family back to Lordsburg. E W Taylor and brothers in Douglas on business. Uncle John Evans in poor health at son John’s north of town.
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John Evans
John
A Look Back at 1886 A World Transformed
The Forum reflects on 1886 noting Grover Cleveland and Queen Victoria, kings and emperors, and a world reshaped by war, science, and mass growth. It highlights population shifts, wealth, imports and exports, and innovations from Edison and new technologies to aviation and telegraphy.
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Grover Cleveland
United States
Victoria
William I
Francois Paul Jules Grevyth
Humbert I
Italy
White House
Kaiser
United State
Spain
Philippines
Edison
New York
San Francisco
Union
Studebaker Wagon Leads to Local Sales and Notices
A local notice column reports a Studebaker buggy ad from E. W. Faylor and dressmaking services by Mrs. J. F. Johnson in Duncan Arizona. It notes W & FP Shriver’s stationery visit, John Clay returning from Hurley New Mexico to take a job with Shamrock mining near Steeplerook, and Joe Elledge noting the school bond election passed 18 to 4. Chas Sands travels to Clifton, selling goats to Clifton, with J H Lacy and son visiting Hurley, praising progress and local work.
Capitol Fire Destroys Part of New York State Building
Albany reports a massive blaze at the New York State Capitol burning the west wing after starting in the assembly library. Firefighters battled the flames as guard and police watched, with 5 million dollars in repair costs and missing night watchman Samuel Abbott.
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New York State
Assembly
Samuel Abbott
National
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Bapcock, Mich
W. E. Anberger
Jossenberger
Aeroad
Hancor” Club
Jessener
Ent
Solomonville
Maricopa
Campbell’s
Greenlee
I.B. English
Studebaker
E. W. Taylor
A. N. Newhouse
A.A. Myers
Lordsburg
Edith
Gus Hobbs
Mr. Hobbs
E.W. Taylor
Greenlee County
Douglas
A. J
E. W.faylor
J. F. Johnson Duncan
W& FP
Shriver
John Clay
Hurley
Mr. Clay
Steeplerook
Joe Elledge
Franklin
Chas. Sands
Gatta
Jake
Mr. Lacy
Phillips
N. Y. State Capitol
Albany, N. Y
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