L. F. Vaughn Epiror Wednesday Apr 17 1912
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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1912
Page
2
Roosevelt Conflagration Brought Under Control
At press time the Roosevelt fire was contained. No injuries reported and firefighters continued to monitor hotspots. Local authorities urge residents to avoid the area while embers cool and assess structural damage.
Beef Trust Prosecutors Miscast in Case Against Steer
Prosecutors pursue a case against a steer seen as emblematic of the Beef Trust. Critics argue the legal action targets a symbol rather than concrete fraud, highlighting disputes over authority and evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beef Trust
Democrats Embrace Theodore Roosevelt View on Taft Re-election
Democrats concur with the former president that it would be unwise to re-elect William Howard Taft. The stance aligns with Roosevelt era caution regarding Taft’s potential continued tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R
Taft
Col Roosevelt Reemerges as Noted Figure
A historic figure formerly known as Sam is gaining attention under a new persona described as I was, signaling a shift in public perception and a notable rebranding of the individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Roosevelt
Sam
Becoming Unpopular and the Fear of Losing Friends
A reflective line notes many paths to being unpopular and questions how anyone maintains friendships. It suggests social dynamics, popularity pressures, and the difficulty of sustaining personal networks amid changing opinions.
Smashing Windows and Political States
A wry remark questions English women's zeal, linking window smashing to bold political actions. The line critiques fervor in social protest and its implications for national statecraft.
Roosevelt Reverses Course on Choosing a White House Successor
The article notes Roosevelt’s firm reversal on his earlier stance and that he now rejects the idea of appointing a successor in the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
White House
Colonel vows to press on as convention clash looms
The speaker argues two conventions could be held in Chicago if every state sends a contesting Republican delegation. He predicts the Colonel will stay campaigning, ensuring that if the nomination seeks him it will seek him there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Icycle
Governor Wilson Gains Pennsylvania Delegation for Baltimore
Governor Wilson secures 76 delegates from Pennsylvania to the Baltimore convention. New York's strong delegation remains uninstructed and likely to support Wilson when the moment arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
New York
Whipple Proposes County Free University Scholarships
Mr. Whipple of Greenlee introduces a bill granting each county a free university scholarship. The measure mirrors similar laws in many eastern states and aims to broaden access to higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whipple
Greenlee
State bill proposes county districting for supervisors
Mr Lynch of Graham introduces a bill to divide counties into three districts by population and valuation for electing supervisors. Each district would elect one member for a six year term, aiming for equal division and representation.
Six year terms urged to lengthen county government
The author argues for six year terms for all officers and recalls a prior push for supervisorial districts. They claim longer terms will improve representation and bring government closer to residents, advocating four year district divisions and urging the bill’s passage into law.
True Democracy Through Woman Suffrage Question
The writer argues for asking women themselves to decide on suffrage. If a majority oppose ballot rights, don’t grant it. if a majority favor it, let all voters decide. The piece frames majority rule as the essence of true democracy.
Ten Senators Block Arizona Women’s Vote Claim
The writer denounces ten Arizona senators for ruling that women must not vote, arguing representatives overstep by deciding such a major issue without asked voter input. It condemns the power grab as usurpation and urges returning the question to the electorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Democrats urged to rally behind Governor Wilson in 1912 race
The piece describes Harmon Clark and other leaders coordinating to block Wilson’s nomination. It claims they aim to pool against Wilson, aiming to negotiate a deal to deny him the first ballot victory, with Champ Clark acting as an inadvertent participant. It urges Democrats to unite behind Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Harmon
Champ Clark
Clark
Indiana
Marshall
Oscar Underwood
Governor Hunt Wins Veto Key Kelton Bill in Arizona
Governor Hunt secures approval from Arizona voters by vetoing the Kelton bill. He argues the referendum embodies a vital constitutional principle and should not be overridden by whim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Arizona
Kelton
Recall Threats Rally Voters in Several Arizona Counties
The passage notes recall momentum across the state with unease in Maricopa and Graham counties. A legislature member who backed the Kelton bill faces a recall petition after Governor veto opposition. Graham lawmakers are busy explaining their votes amid recall chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maricopa
Kelton
Old
Graham
Whipple bill aims to raise county salaries statewide
Mr Whipple of Greenlee introduced a measure to pay the county chairman 100 dollars monthly and fix other salaries by the boards of supervisors. Critics warn the bill would lead to reckless expenditure and graft, stifling taxpaying enterprises and doubling incentives for office holding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whipple
Greenlee
Board of Supervisors
Boards of Supervisors
SP Block Signals Drive Safety Record Across Main Line
San Francisco reports Southern Pacific has bolstered safety with automatic block signals covering over 3000 miles of main line and second track, now representing about three quarters of the system. The US rail network sees 40 percent of its block signals on SP, with rapid year by year growth since 1902. The next National Corn Exposition in February 1913 at Columbia, South Carolina, will showcase broader efforts, with South Carolina appropriating 40000 dollars for exhibition expenses.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific
United States
Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Dixie
The World's Most Perfect Corn Contest Details
The article describes Tiffany of New York earning $1,000 for a corn sample used in cornflake development. It notes Kellogg as originator and president of Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake Co which requires ten thousand bushels of corn daily. The Kellogg trophy offered for the best single ear of corn until won twice by the same producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffany
New York
Kellogg
Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake Co
Kellogg Trophy Ear of Corn Trophy Winner 1910
The Kellogg trophy awarded in 1910 at Columbus Ohio went to R A James of Charleston NL for a fine Reid's Yellow Dent ear. The ear was praised but not as perfect as the original ear known as the best ear of corn ever grown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
Columbus
Ohio
R. A. James
Charleston
Reid
A Reason Why Lawyers Miss Heaven and Hell
A satirical verse by an editor describes lawyers foreseen to be barred from heaven by Saint Nick and God, arguing that serving poor clients and handling tainted cases leads to hellish punishment for legal practitioners. It laments liars thieves murderers amid legal battles and calls out the moral toll of practicing law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nick
Heaven
Satan
Dog Tray
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Superior
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E. V
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John D. Patty
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Levi Strauss & CO
MFRS
the Bank of Duncan
B. R. Lanneau
John Evans
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American Surety Company of
Fireman’s Fund of
Arizona Fire Insurance Co. Notary Public and Conveyancer
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Peacee Manufacturers
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J. L. Mead Cycle Company
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Mercantile Institution
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J. F. McGrath
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