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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
2
Classified note details newspaper management and mail terms. Mentions Duke Advert's Agency locations in Los Angeles and San Francisco. A dismissive remark about Dr Cook is included as a quoted aside.
A Morenci observer warns that continued homicides and crime could justify constructing a jail surrounding the town. The remark reflects rising violence and concerns about public safety.
A Georgia boy has been paroled after serving two years for stealing a bottle of pop. It is understood, however, that this dangerous criminal will be watched closely.
The statement argues that erasing punishments breeds lawlessness and crime, harming state development. It warns that mercy without limits could backfire, creating a lasting reproach to government and retarding progress.
With abundant water in the ditches and stock in good condition the Gila Valley district expects its most prosperous year ever. The outlook is bright, and happiness shows on the faces of the people.
The Morenci crime report for the week lists two homicides one death by own action the dynamiting of Father Call's residence and the firing of bullets into Justice of the Peace J M Lally home. Local authorities pledge to root out offenders and bring them to justice in Greene County.
The piece argues Mulhall may lie yet the investigation will yield results and the lobby must end. It recalls 20 years ago it was nearly impossible to convict those tied to big business, but now some remain jailed, signaling growing public justice and hope for stronger laws and courts.
The bill now in both houses of Congress aims to take finance out of private hands and place banks under government control. It promises automatic money expansion tied to business needs, a move praised as a solution to the nation’s greatest problem and beneficial to legitimate businesses under state oversight.
The article lauds Duncan and the Gila valley as rival Southwest settlements with ample water and rich soil. It cites Deming’s revival under irrigation driven by the Chamber of Commerce and urges rapid growth to attract capital and settlers. It notes large irrigation pumps and two 10,000 acre tracts being developed, spurred by the chamber’s efforts.
Arizona banks show strong growth with total resources rising from 29.31 million to 37.07 million and deposits increasing from 23.39 million to 30.18 million between last year’s June 14 and this year’s June 4. The state lists 56 banks, with capital stock totaling 3.04 million, and highlights Duncan Bank as a notable local standout.
For sale as 110 acres one mile from Duncan with about 75 acres under cultivation. Includes a four room residence, barn, and a good well with pure water free from alkali. Fronts the public road to Clifton. For details and prices write L Grangetto, Duncan Arizona.
Col G W Goethals chief engineer of the Panama canal announced that steam shovel work in the Culebra cut will be conducted on the assumption that Gamboa dike will be dynamited October 10. The dike’s destruction will flood the cut and connect the Atlantic and Pacific, though actual navigation may not start soon.
El Mocho Martinez leads bandits in western Chihuahua with operations near Madera lumber camp. American cattleman says Martinez helped spark the 1912 Juarez garrison mutiny and now seeks money from local workers. John Parks, a U S butcher at Madera, was wounded with a sword and ears cut. Amer rancher Ben Griffin was killed near Chuichupa by the same group, according to C S Smith who arrived in El Paso in injured condition after walking from Madera.
A historical telephone directory listing numerous entries by surname and business type. Includes J W Akers Sub 50 Allen J M B Main 191 Bank of Duncan Main 291 Duncan Hotel Main 231 Duncan Lumber Co Main 281 and many more, with subs, mains, and ranch entries across Duncan.
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