Arizona Statehood Prospects Amid Recall Debate
President Taft signals no disapproval of Arizona's constitution as Owen proposes statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. The plan would require public ratification of the judiciary recall by the first legislature, a move praised by recall advocates and cited as shifting opposition. Cameron, initially warning against ratification, now supports the statehood measure, highlighting political maneuvering ahead of 1909 goals.
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Taft
Arizona
Owen
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Congress
Cameron
Duncan
The Tinted Easter Egg A sly shell warns buyers
An allegorical Easter egg speaks to shoppers about deceit in egg advertising. It jests on mislabeling as Newly Laid while urging restraint and reflection before cracking the artful shell. The poem cautions that some eggs may imitate masterworks yet hide humble origins.
E F Dallas Dead Veteran Settled In Arizona
Erastus Fletcher Dallas born in 1838 in Ohio died in Safford at 73. Civil War veteran who farmed in Illinois before moving to Arizona eleven years ago, first near Safford then Duncan where he owned land later sold by his son Charley.
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Mr. Dallas
Safford
Erastus Fletcher Dallas
Ohio
Illinois
Arizona
Duncan
Charley
District Court Opens in Greenlee County April 17
The first term of District Court for Greenlee County convenes next Monday April 17 in Clifton with sessions at the Armory on Hill's Flat. The criminal calendar is light, though five homicides since the county's formation have avoided court, two in Duncan, one in Clifton and two in Morenci. The remaining criminal cases are minor.
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Greenlee
Clifton
Hill
Duncan
Morenci
Duncan Public Schools Ending Term With High Attendance
Four weeks remain in the term as Duncan schools near summer. Attendance is strong and progress steady, with teachers lauded for high quality work. The article emphasizes the difference between teaching and keeping school and frames Duncan as a leading progressive teaching school in Arizona.
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Duncan
Arizona
Southern Arizona Presbytery Meeting Set for Duncan
The Southern Arizona Presbytery will convene in Duncan from April 21 to 24. Rev Watt leads local planning with programs printed for districts and attendees. Notable speakers include Rev H Cory Globe and Drs Cook Heinhom, with Duncan urged to host visiting pastors and church members.
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Southern Arizona
Duncan
Mr. Watt
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Arizona
Rev. H. Cory
Globe
Krrchbaum
Morenci
F. ©. Reid
Phoenix
Ten Thousand Grain Bags Ordered by E W Taylor
E W Taylor arranged the purchase of ten thousand grain sacks for the valley's upcoming crops. Last year he paid farmers in cash for their grain and carried it over, providing both a strong home market and a cash market for producers.
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E. W. Taylor
Spinsters Convention Caps Fun with Presbyterian Aid
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church for the Spinsters' Convention announce an upcoming entertainment. Committee leaders Mrs J A Hunter and Miss Fisher head the event, promising a lively program and strong team effort for a successful affair.
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Presbyterian Church
J. A. Hunter
Miss Fisher
Record-Setting Divorce Docket in Tombstone April Term
Tombstone Arizona reports the April term of the district court will be one of the heaviest on record with a 222 page calendar and 426 cases set for trial. If carried out the court may stay in session into July or August and includes 58 divorce actions.
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Tombstone
Ariz
Prospector
County appoints Immigration Commissioner in Yavapai
Prescott Arizona April 6 at a meeting of the board of supervisors M A Fraser was appointed commissioner of Immigration and an apportionment of 1000 was made for publicity purposes The new County of Greenlee may profit by the example of Yavapai County with Ben M Crawford of Clifton as booster and the board likely to provide him ample funds to do a great and lasting good for Greenlee
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Prescott, Ariz
Board of Supervisors
Yavapai County
M. A. Fraser
Greenlee
Ben M. Crawford
Clifton
Twin Peaks Mine hailed as a future Arizona giant
E W Taylor of Greenlee County toured the Twin Peaks Mining property and praised rich ore veins in 200 foot shafts and 75 and 210 foot drifts. He predicted the mine could become one of Arizona’s biggest mining companies as development advances. Joe Fraser, Twin Peaks financial agent, and Walter Hutchins of Cedar Rapids visited Clifton area to assess ongoing work.
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E. W. Taylor
Greenlee County
Twin Peaks
Arizona
Taylor
Joe Fraser
Twin Peaks Mining Co
Clifton
Walter Hutchins
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Stork Train Delivers Fine Boy to Duncan Couple
A special passed through Dun three weeks ago and left a fine boy at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack McAlister. The birth was not reported to the ARI ZONIAN due to the telephonic network, until the young man visited the editor yesterday to announce his arrival and future plans.
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Duncan
Jack McAlister
Arizonian
Wire stocks head to save you money at Taylor’s
A car load of barbed wire baling wire chicken hog and many other kinds will be in stock soon at E. W. Taylor’s. He is buying in wholesale quantities to offer savings on wire nails staples and more.
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E. W. Taylor’s
Bounty Rule Set By Graham Board of Supervisors
The Graham county board at its April meeting passed a rule halting bounty payments on pelts unless the claimant is present with two witnesses who must be present to testify to the killing under law. The order takes effect May 1 1911. Greenlee County has not issued bounty payment orders.
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Board of Supervisors
Greenlee County Board of Supervisors
Colonel J. F. Wilson Dies in Prescott
Colonel J. F. Wilson of Prescott died at his home last Saturday. A former Delegate to Congress and former Attorney General for the Territory under Governor Franklin, he was a native of Arkansas and long active in Arizona politics. He was mentioned as a candidate for the U S Senate.
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J. F. Wilson
Prescott
Wilson
Congress
Territory
Franklin
Arkansas
Arizona
United States
Two Men Die in Morenci Pistol Duel
In Morenci, Len Scott and George Johnson, both officers, were shot and killed in a dawn pistol duel after a night raiding Chinese hop dens. The two men argued near a New Town saloon following a long standing grudge. Scott, a former deputy sheriff and recent cattleman, leaves Texas roots and Carlsbad, New Mexico, behind.
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Morenci
Len Scott
George Johnson
Scott
Johson
Johnson
Squaw Creek
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Greenlee County
Local Option Vote Sparks Phoenix Campaign
Voters in Phoenix will decide on local option next Tuesday the 18th. The press shows lively interest with the Republican and Democrat backing the saloons while the Arizona Gazette supports local option and the battle grows intense.
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Phoenix
Republican
Democrat
Arizona Gazette
Colorado Springs backs liquor by charter plan
Denver April 5. In a move aimed at thirsty tourists the city of Colorado Springs reversed its prohibition stance by a 932 vote favoring restricted liquor sales. Established hotels clubs and drug stores will be allowed to sell liquor under a charter while saloons are permanently barred.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Mrs J L T Watters Returns From Pleasant Los Angeles Visit
Mrs J L T Watters came back Saturday from Los Angeles California after a pleasant visit with friends and a vacation. The report notes much rain in that area and that Duncan looks good on return. Duncan Lumber Company manager J R Fowler shipped mining timbers for the American Exploration Company at Clear Lake. Rev J Craig Watt plans a gasoline engine for pumping at his homestead across the river, a fine 8 H power engine costing 77 50 with five year guarantee and installment plan. Freight was 9 dollars.
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J. L. T. Watters
Los Angeles
California
Duncan
J. R. Fowler
Duncan Lumber Company
American Exploration Company
Clear Lake
J. Craig Watt
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District Court
Southern
Spinsters’ Convention
Stork
Graham
People’s Drug Stores
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