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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
2
Advertisement notes subscription price of two dollars in advance. Identifies L. F. Vaughn as editor for the Duncan Arizona publication dated Wednesday May 29 1912.
The report notes Arizona runs its inaugural presidential election as a Democratic primary with the outcome hinting at continued momentum for the challenger who defeated the incumbent in a previous contest.
Arizonans express discontent with President Taft citing repeated unfair treatment toward Arizona which has fueled strong contempt for the current head of the Executive mansion, despite support for Roosevelt’s leadership.
Assistant Superintendent Case selects Prof. E. C. Bunch as the new assistant, a well known Clifton principal and brother of the late Judge Thomas Bunch. Bunch brings decades of Arizona teaching experience from Phoenix to Glendale and Apache County, and has served in the twenty fourth legislature. The Arizona Democrat lauds the appointment as admirable and creditable, noting his Democratic affiliation and educator credentials.
Hon George Michelson of Yuma selected as secretary of the State Democratic Party in a move viewed as a capable appointment. He is expected to organize party records and coordinate campaigns across the state.
Governor Hunt appoints George Michelson to a six year term on the State Tax Commission. He resigns from multiple Yuma posts and plans to relocate his family to Phoenix, pledging to uphold the commission motto Equality in his public service. The later note reports his resignation from the Tax Commission after being elected President of the Yuma National Bank, with Apache Box mining talk closing the item.
The article describes a gold bearing canyon split into two mountains where gold appears at every drilled point. Explorers climb boulders and ladders to reach work sites while spring water and rugged cliffs enhance scenic value. After a $200,000 sale, mining interest surged as gold was proven.
Roosevelt leads Ohio by about 50,000 with Taft conceding the state and 15 of 21 districts. Roosevelt likely to secure at least 36 of 48 delegates on the Chicago first ballot. Also homegrown ads for farm land, furniture, and multiple sale listings appear, including 16 inch John Deere plow and Jersey cows for sale. Local notices promote rental rooms and various sale items from L. F. Vaughn and the ARIZONIAN listings.
Church services will be held every Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 10 a m Superintendent is L R Dykes Long services every Wednesday night All are invited to make this church a home J Craig Watt Minister
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