Sheriff Fees Under The New Regime In Arizona
In the wake of Arizona’s statehood the sheriff will collect specified fees. Fees include 1.50 for serving civil summons, 0.50 for summoning witnesses, 2.00 for writs of attachment or garnishment, 0.50 for each writ of possession, and 0.75 juror fees in district court trials. Other charges cover bonds, executions, sales postings, and deeds to purchasers under execution.
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Arizona
State
Re- Snm Vosses
Dacys
Roosevelt’s Campaign Surge Ahead Of Chicago Convention
Roosevelt announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination amid strong club support in Douglas. Democrats reportedly sought entry to the Roosevelt club as the stampede strengthens, signaling Taft’s likely defeat at the Chicago convention.
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Teddy
Roosevelt
Douglas
Taft
Chicago
Wilson Wins Half of Oklahoma Delegates
In the state convention of Oklahoma Wilson and Clark split the 20 delegates ten each. The result is seen as a victory for Governor Wilson as Oklahoma was believed to lean toward Clark. Many Missourians in Oklahoma suggest Clark had local strength, while Wilson is distant from the state.
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Oklahoma
Wilson
Clark
Ring Up the Curtain for Arizona's 1912 Entry
Prose poem-style declaration from Clifton Arizona dated February 14 1912 celebrates Arizona becoming a state. It speaks of unity faith and national pride with religious fervor urging the world to witness a “scene of bright and pure” as Arizona proclaims its entrance and a common cause guided by God.
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Arizona
Nations
Quote on recall right and people electing officials
Governor Folk warns that the same logic denying recall could be used to deny the people the election of their officials. He frames the issue as a defense of public sovereignty and accountability.
First Marriage Ceremony by Superior Judge McAlister
Superior Judge A G McAlister performed his first marriage ceremony since taking the bench. The couple were Eugene Higgins of Fort Apache Navajo county and Miss Bessie Rathbun of Pearce Cochise county.
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Superior Court
New State
Eugene Higgins
Fort Apache Navajo County
Bessie Rathbun
Pearce
Cochise County
Graham County consolidates justice precincts
The Board of Supervisors met Monday to consolidate the San Jose and Solomonville justice precincts with the office at Solomonville. Justice W. W. Polley will preside, and W. A. Bennet resigned from San Jose to become under sheriff. Bulleting note.
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Board of Supervisors
San Jose
Solomonville
W. W. Polley
W. A. Bennet
Bulletin
Arizona Democratic Primary Set for May 24 Across Six Districts
The Arizona Democratic committee districted the state into six regions for the May 24 presidential primary to choose Baltimore delegates. Voters select first second and third choices under a preferential system. County central committees run local polls and certify results to the state committee.
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Arizona
Baltimore
State
Democratic Committee
Court House Superintendent Discharged by Board
At a Board of Supervisors meeting the services of J A Farrel as superintendent of construction were dispensed with. The board intends to have Mr Heick take charge of the court house project. Farrel says he will continue duties per his contract with the old board and will sue to enforce it if needed.
Murderers of Silver City Men Caught While Escaping to Mexico
Silver City New Mexico February 24 the two bandits who robbed Mogollon Mercantile and killed C A Freeman and a clerk named Clark surrendered about 35 miles from town after a three hour battle in which one bandit was killed The surviving boy named Rodriguez surrendered and was brought to town by Sheriff McGrath last night He refused to talk Police found three thousand dollars in greenbacks on the Mexican killed bandit They were identified as woodcutters and were trying to flee into Mexico when captured
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Silver City
N. M
Mogollon Mercantile Company
C. A. Freeman
Clark
Here
Rodriguez
McGrath
Mexico
Work Ahead For the Superior Court
About twenty five criminal cases sit on the docket including several murder charges. Twelve major offenders await trial in Solomonville jail while others are out on bail. Judge Laine has not summoned a grand jury. The civil docket will be long with several important cases.
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Solomonville
Laine
County Suit to Collect Taxes Against Arizona Copper Co
Greenlee County sues to collect unpaid taxes from Arizona Copper Co in Superior Court. The action tests the accuracy of the assessment, which the company demurs to. Part of the tax has been paid. the remaining amount is disputed. Ling and Stoneman represent the county with McFarland and Hampton for the defendant.
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Greenlee County
Webster
Arizona Copper Co
Ling and
Stoneman
McFarland and Hampton
Hampton to sail for Honolulu on extended vacation
Honorable John R. Hampton plans a several week sea voyage starting Saturday with a San Francisco departure. The trip may reach the Orient and follows medical advice for his recent poor health. In Greenlee County many friends hope the voyage brings him improvement.
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John R. Hampton
San Francisco
Honolulu
Orient
Attorney E E Wall Bound Over To Grand Jury
E E Wall of Clifton, charged with uttering a protested check, was brought before Justice Moder. He was bound over to appear before the grand jury under $500 bond, which was furnished.
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E. E. Wall
Clifton
Justice Moder
Cobb's Appointment Pleases Democrats
The appointment of Lamar Cobb of Clifton to the position of State Engineer by Governor Hunt is praised as one of the best possible choices. Cobb is described as fully qualified to fill the post.
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Lamar Cobb
Clifton
Hunt
Cobb
Bulletin
Mexican Trouble Causes Alarm Along Arizona Border
Governor George W. Hunt reports unsettled conditions along the Arizona border with Mexico. Outlaws stole livestock near Douglas and a ranch was robbed near the line, with a shooting near Elias. He urges Secretary of War to send cavalry patrols to deter further outrages.
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Arizona
Mexico
Douglas
Cochise County
Senor Elias
Agua Prieta
Road Meeting Advances Prospect to Apache Box Gold Field
A Sunday session formed a committee to locate a road to Apache Box, the gold strike site. G. W. Phillips Jas Parks and B F Billingsley led the group. They surveyed Monday and Tuesday Ike Harcrow arrived with teams and crew. About $500 was raised for the effort.
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Apache Box
G. W. Phillips Jas
W. Parks
B. F. Billingsley
Ike Harcrow
Postmaster Resigns from Clifton Office
W. F. J. Weiss resigns as Clifton postmaster due to ill health and will leave once a successor is appointed. Weiss earned praise for service and pushed for a new post office building. Candidates include C. C. Saliers, E. J. Lehman, Howard M. and others. Lehman reportedly has Republican endorsement.
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W. F. J. Weiss
Clifton
Post Office Department
Weiss
Clift
C. C. S$lers
E. J. Lehman
Howard M
Lehman
County approves contract for Arizona magazine ad
By motion, the board authorized a contract signed by the Chairman with Arizona magazine in Phoenix for a half page advertisement. The one year run costs 600 dollars to be paid from the immigration fund.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Arizon
Immigration Fund
Bulletin
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