Local Notices Highlight Town Aflame With Dances and Commerce
Local and personal items list visitors and residents in Duncan including E. Harry Martin from H-Y ranch and J. K. Chilton on business. Notices advertise two residences for sale, seed and garden supplies at E. W. Taylor, plus theater and hotel activity. A Fourth of July celebration at Apache Box, a big Hobbs Hall dance, and a ball game between schoolboys and the Far team are noted, with civic mentions of petition drives and local hires.
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Hobbs Hall
Duncan
Ballot Deadlock Deepens at Baltimore Convention
In Baltimore at the convention hall on Tuesday July 2 the deadlock over the presidential nominee stretched past midnight with adjournment to noon. Woodrow Wilson advanced to a high mark of 5014 on the thirty ninth ballot while Clark fell to 422 as Wilson surged.
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Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Clark
Wilson
Tae Pete Restaurant ad promotes cheap meals and clean premises
An old classified style ad for Tae Pete Restaurant Lee and Slater, props offers regular dinners for 35 cents, breakfast and supper at any hour, emphasizes cleanliness and invites calls for convincing proof.
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Tae Peat
LEE & Slater
Lease and Bond on Steeplerock Mining Claims
The Stove Corley group of mining claims in the Steeplerock district has been leased under bond for $200,000 to Messrs Phillips and Craig. The claims are deemed highly valuable, with Corley previously holding them at $500,000.
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Stove Corley
Messrs
Phillips and
Craig
Steeplerock
Corley
Convention Purges Itself of Wall Street Odor Says Bryan Leader Rise
Md June 27 The reaction has set in the tide has turned delegates have heard from home The surrendering of the convention to a temporary Wall Street organization has boomeranged Progressive Democracy benefits The tobacco trust led by Ryan and Hearst are exposed Champ Clark weakness Woodrow Wilson strength Bryan the Great Favorite Bryan will share responsibility for Ryan and Murphy He will stand as patriot and true Democrat and force purge of Wall Street
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Baltimore
Champ Clark
Wall Street
Tobacco Trust
Ryan
Hearst
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Clark
Bryan
Champ
Murphy
Tiger and Hound Dawg Lying Down to Gether
Baltimore June 29 New York limited by votes shifts support in the Tammany Clark trade. Clark gains some pledged delegates but is seen losing ground as more than a third of delegates resist the Clark nomination. Clark leaders consider abrogating the two thirds rule to salvage support.
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Baltimore
New York
Clark
Parker
Official Explanation of New Homestead Law
The United States Land Office at Phoenix announces a three year homestead law with a new proof requirement. Entrymen may elect to prove up under the old five year law if they notify by registered mail within 120 days of June 6, 1912. The three year law requires three years residence and cultivation goals, with continuous absence limits and defined proof standards, while the old law remains available for those who opt in time.
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United States Land Office
Phoenix
Arizona
Land District
United States
New Law Details for Homestead Entries and Proofs
The article explains the new law affecting homestead entries and proofs. It covers heirs, final proofs, commuting proofs, and citizenship requirements. It notes three years of actual residence with five months per year not deducted, allowing seven months yearly residence to satisfy the period.
Wescott Nominates Wilson at Camden Speech
Former Judge John W. Wescott of Camden New Jersey nominates Woodrow Wilson at a Baltimore convention praising New Jersey's emancipation and urging voters to choose a practical, principled leader over mere rhetoric in a debate on national morality and platform fidelity.
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Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
John W. Wescott
Camden
N. J
Wescott
America
Strayed Mare Report Near Duncan Arizona in 1912
Strayed or stolen about June 10 1912 one dark iron grey mare three years old unbranded with a scar on the back part of the left front leg below the knee and with a light mane and tail disappeared and has not been seen or heard of since. A liberal reward will be given for the return of the animal or for information leading to possession J R Beavers Duncan Arizona.
Fourth of July Games and Contests Set for Lordsburg
Tomorrow features horse racing foot racing roping contests and two big dances in the town. A large crowd is expected for the Fourth with no major preparations yet noted. The ball game will pit Lordsburg against the home team twice.
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Lordsburg
Big Bullion Delivered to Bank Vault for Mint Transport
A 47 pound gold bar about 15 inches long was delivered under deputy sheriff Charles Edwards to the Bank of Duncan vault. On Monday it was handed to Express Agent Mr Q Oberholser and began its journey to the mint. The bar was cast by Clear Lake Mill and drew crowds at the bank as witnesses asked to view and lift the treasure.
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Chas. Edwards
Bank of
Duncan
Q Oberholser
Clear Lake Mill
Corley Handles Mining Interests at Steeplerock Visit
Stephen D. Corley of Silver City has been spending time at Steeplerock to oversee mining interests and came to town for a few days on business.
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Stephen D. Corley
Silver City
S Teeplerock
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Red Rock
Harry Martin
H—Y Ranch
John K. Chilton
A. E. Hobbs
W. D. McKeehan
J. C. Phillips
E. W. Taylor’s
J. C. Gatti
Vetran
Clifton
E. W. Taylor
McAlister
Apache Box
W. D.mckeehan
Ke Keehan-Martin Cattle Ranch
Ideal Restaur
A Sheely
Strong
Oklahoma
Gardner Hotel
Dora Beavers
Central
Esther Chilton
Ollie Phillips
Ralph
W. P. Craig
Bisbee
Reece Webster
York
George B. Gamble
Board of Supervisors
C. P. Dunn
California
E. L. Spence
Canada
Mr. Spence
West Merigomish
Nova Scotia
H. H. Tifft
Sheldon
Morenci
Metcalf
Blue Steel
Chilton
Franklin
Day
Coronado
Guthrie
Toledo
Eagle
Institute
J.W.A
Zack Lamar Cobb
el Paso Herald
Tiger
Hound Dawg
Tammany
U. S. Land Office
Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
J. R. Beavers, Duncan Ariz
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