Nine Men Killed as Ore Carts Dash on Coronado Incline
A concealed drawbar flaw caused a break that released a cable during lowering on the Coronado incline of the Arizona Copper Company. Nine men died instantly and seven were slightly injured. funerals held in Lifton and Morenci. Names listed include Sansom, Anthony Senater, Metcalf, Jones, Gardwell, McCann, Johnson, Oropesa, Rico, Mascucco, Carducci, Supt. Scott, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado Incline
Coronado
Arizona Copper Company, Ltd
Sansom
W. M. Anthony Senater
Metcalf
EK. M. Jones
Clifton
G. W. Gardwell
John McCann
C. E. Johnson
Morenei
Pedro Oropesa
Julian Rico
Mascucco
Morenci
Carducci
Duncan Valley Promises Prosperity In Arizona Farming Belt
The Duncan area in Greenlee County Arizona touts rich soil and a healthy climate with irrigation from gravity canals along the Gila River. It highlights six or seven features including fruit crops onions and cabbage yields, a population of about 500, schools, churches, rail service, low taxes, and growing communities at Franklin Sheldon York Guthrie and Duncan with plans to extend a rural route and utilities as the Arizona Copper company smelts new ore and powers Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Duncan
The
Nile
Clifton
Morenci
Gila River
Presbyterian
M. E. South
United States
Franklin
Silver City
Grant County
New Mexico
Duncan Valley
Gila
Richmond
San Antonio
24 Ranch
Up River
Sheldon
York
Guthrie
Lind Mission to Mexico Shows Peace Mediation Hope
Ambassad or Wilson appoints ex Governor Lind of Minnesota as personal president’s representative to advise the Mexican Embassy. Press sees it as evidence Wilson still seeks peaceful mediation despite Huerta’s leaders’ hostile reception. Officials warn Lind lacks formal status, raising diplomatic risks and questions about legality and obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
John Lind
Minnesota
Mexico
Huerta
Mr. Lind
Lind
Mexico City
United States
Birdno Named Receiver at Land Office in Arizona
John J. Birdno, appointed by President Wilson, becomes receiver of the land office in Arizona. Thomas F. Weedin is the newly appointed register. Birdno, a Graham county figure with a long career in Safford and Phoenix, founded the Graham Guardian and previously served as Graham county assessor, championing higher taxes on Clifton Morenci mines and enduring a drawn out conflict with the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Birdno
Wilson
Thomas F. Weedin
Arizona
Gila Valley
Territory
Phoenix
Safford
Graham Guardian
Birdne
Graham County
Clifton-Morenci
Board of Supervisors
No Place For Nervous People In Mexico
Buckeye Valley News notes the uneasy mood in Mexico City under Huerta with daily reports of battles and rising tension for foreigners. The piece warns American travelers and residents that political volatility could disrupt life and a safe trip to Mexico is uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mexico City
Tainty
Huerta
Washington
United States
Buckeye Valley News
Longtime Graham County Democrat Leader Retires to Phoenix
Birdne led local and state Democratic organizations for decades. He notes limited success against Republicans for federal offices and may settle in Phoenix for four years or permanently. Local notes detail visits, trips, dances, shipments, and union meeting activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdne
Graham County
Democratic Central Committee
Democratic State Central Committee
Birdno
Phoenix
Unclear Named Individuals Across Cities
A fragmented OCR list shows names and cities including C. T. Nickenhiser Los Angeles California L. Gillon El Paso 3 L. Clark and wife El Paso J Moody Clifton L. N. Gleacson Chicago Will R. Hill Chicago F. W. Miller Greely Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Nickenhiser
Los Angeles
Cal
L. Gillon
el Paso
L. Clark
J. &. Moody
Clifton
L. N. Gleacson
Chicago
Will R. Hill
F. W. Miller
Greely
Coio
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Lifton and
Scott
Coronado Mine
C. W. McLean
A. W. Liddell
J. B. Downey
Mark Reimetrett
ADP
Duncan, Greenlee County, Arizona
Arizona Copper Company
Percale
Calico’s
Land Office
Graham
Charles E. Arnold
California
Southern Pacific
Bob Goule
Lordsburg
Johnie Clay
Balkin
Nyx
Florence
This
City
Inez Clay
Frank Watson
Copper Era
J. C. Ward
Brady Texas
Methodist Church
J. V. Parks
Laura Frost
Mrs. Scott
Douglas
W. W. Wilkey
Arizonian
J. W. Parks
Fredina
Dr. Moore
Kathleen
Horseshoe
Mountains
J. R. Fowler
Eleanor Johnston
Steeple Rock
George Spillers
Wilson Liverman
Duncan Hotel
L. E. Penn
Steve Corley
Steeplerook
N. Mex
W. M. Bingham
van Croft
Frank Willis
Corsicana
Texas
D. E. Spillers
Will Tippets
Plummer Tippets
McKeehans Ranch
May Manton
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