Parker for Chairman in Democratic Convention Fight
June 25 1912 Baltimore Parker named temporary chairman by the national committee defying W J Bryan who vows to fight Parker on the floor tomorrow to rally progressives Bryan may enter the race if no other progressive is found The Nebraskan looms as a dominant figure shaping future nomination prospects and potential Clark Wilson coalition efforts are discussed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Alton B. Parker
New York
W. J. Bryan
Parker
National Committee
Bryan
Clark
Wilson
Lordsburg Beats Duncan 7 to 0 in Junction City Clash
Duncan squad suffered a lopsided 7 to 0 defeat at Lordsburg in Junction City last Sunday. Earlier Duncan defeated Franklin on the Franklin diamond. A later write up from a local fan arrived too late for publication.
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Duncan
Junction City
Franklin
Lordsburg
Franklin Diamond
N. B
Extra Session Adjourns Phoenix at Noon
The legislature adjourned at 12:30 today after an extra session. E L Spence of Steeplerock Development visited town on business. Mrs Mary Gandolfo, formerly Miss Mary Windham, visits her sister Mrs Chas C Martin and friends. I F M E Campbell expand their Duncan store with a large addition fueling local growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
E. L. Spence
Steeplerock Development Company
Mary Gandolfo
Miss Mary Windham
Chas. C. Martin
I. F. & M. E. Campbell
Duncan
Campbell Mercantile
Taft and Sherman Again Republican Nominees
Taft received 561 votes, 21 over the necessary total, confirming the Republican ticket with Sherman as the other nominee. The report notes strong party support and a clear win in the precinct count.
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Taft
Sherman
Roosevelt Ewe
la Follette
Cummings
Hughes
Sherman Seem
Borah
Merriman
Hadley Neem
Beveridge
Governor Hunt vetoes prize fight bill in Arizona
Governor Hunt returned Senate Bill 40 with disapproval. The act would amend the penal code to permit sparring and boxing exhibitions with license revenue for roads. He objected to permitting prize fights, citing longstanding prohibition and public safety concerns. Local notes mention upcoming boxing contest in Duncan between George Sloan and Orris Phillips, plus community news.
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Hunt
Phoenix
Senate
House of Representatives
Arizona
Territorial
Commonwealth
Duncan
George Sloan
Orris Phillips
Duncan Hall
Mister Johnsing
Mills Resigns to Lead Inspiration Consolidated Copper
Charles E. Mills, longtime Detroit Copper and Phelps-Dodge executive, is named general manager of Inspiration Consolidated Copper at Miami and will assume duties in July. His Morenci leadership boosted Detroit Copper Mines, and his appointment signals strong plans for Globe district mining expansion.
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Charles E. Mills
Detroit Copper Company
Phelps-Dodge
Morenci
Arizona
Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company
Miami
Mr. Mills
Detroit
Mills
Inspiration Consolidated
Bisbee
Ben and
Lewis Williams
Yavapai County
W. O. “‘Buckey
O’neil
Cuba
Globe District
Roosevelt Seeks Broad Backing After Nomination
Roosevelt accepted an independent presidential nomination after the Republican convention. He appealed to voters across party lines to unite with the founders of the new party, emphasizing a cardinal principle: thou shalt not steal.
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Rooevelt
Roosevelt
New Party
Opposition to Retrogression in Arizona Progress
A persuasive missive argues that Arizona should not reverse its forward path and retrace a long abandoned route. The writer warns of near unanimous public condemnation from progressive citizens and broad national criticism if such a backward step is taken and urges continued progress.
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Arizona
Assessment Roll Totals for Greenlee County in 1912
Assessor James H. Kerby completes the 1912 assessment of Greenlee County and the roll is open for taxpay er inspection at the Clerk of the Board. The Board of Supervisors meets July as a County Board of Equalization to hear complaints and adjust the roll. Last year’s total was 7 250 869 dollars, with an increase of about 4 million dollars this year. Major taxpayers list follows.
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James H. Kerby
Greenlee
Board of Supervisors
Farmers ask why valley potatoes fail to meet home needs
A local note discusses E. W. Taylor shipping potatoes in carload lots and questions why valley farmers have not shipped a carload for two years. The piece suggests spud shortages at home and contrasts shipments abroad with local production.
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E. W. Taylor
Twin Peaks Company Buys Auto for York Mining Route
The Twin Peaks Company has purchased an automobile used between the mining camp and the York station where its store is located. The vehicle arrived in Duncan on Sunday and promises notable time savings and convenience.
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A. N. Newhouse
Twin Peaks
Duncan Lumber Company
Cedar Rapids
Twin Peaks Company
York
Duncan
Clark Case Dismissed in County Funds Misappropriation
The case against Ben R. Clark, accused with Detroit Copper Co. of misappropriating county funds, ended with two hung juries and was dismissed in Superior Court by Judge Shute. Clark paid $1,437 to the county, admitting a shortage but denying intentional wrongdoing. District Attorney Crosby urged dismissal after concluding conviction was unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben R. Clark
Detroit Copper Co
Superior Court
Shute
Crosby
Clark
Guardian
Cobb Appointed State Engineer
Governor Hunt sent to the senate the nomination of honorable Lamar Cobb for state engineer. Cobb from Greenlee county and Clifton resident is a prominent political figure. He previously sought a congressional nomination, losing to Carl Hayden.
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Hunt
Senate
Lamar
Cobb
Greenlee County
Clifton
Carl Hayden
Arizona
Georgia
Zack Lamar Cobb
West Texas
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Georgia Peach
diamond.Gazette
Ollie Phillips Revisits Llano County Home Place
Ollie Phillips, early locator of Apache Box Gold Field, returned from a month in Llano County Texas. He found crops fine and the home community changed though roasting ears and fresh butter pleased him. He slept in his birthplace bed, sat in his grandmother’s chair, dined at the old family table, and swam in the creek’s swimmin hole.
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T. Ollie Phillips
Apache Box Gold Field
Old Home
Llano County
Texas
Phillips
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W. H. Taft
James Sherman
Gov. Hunts
Joe McAlister
Hurley
New Mexico
Joe
Fred Heglan
Apache Box
Jack McAlister
Lem Spaw
Burke-Goodspeed
Lem
Almeda Tomlin
Silver City
John K. Bullard
Robert Sessom
George W. Johnson
Rosal K. Acuff
M. E. Church
Gila Bend
Dave Williams
Mrs. Cameron
Wade Hampton
Hampton
White
Duncan Bridge
Harry Fidler
Burtcher
David Davis
Mr. Davis
Billingsley Desert Land
Christian
B. R. Lanneau
Mr. Lanneau
A. C. Hospital
Bank of Duncan
C. E. Mills
Detroit Company
Great Western
J. H. Kerby
Greenlee Valuation
A. C. Co. Ltd
D. C. Co
Shannon Copper Co
New England Co
Tere Ween
Clifton Copper Mines
Hampson Cattle Co
Morenci Water Co
Henry Hill
George Webster
Foster & Day
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