04 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1911
Page
1
Local items detail travels and business from Sheldon, Safford, Clifton and Duncan. Names include R Sexton I F Campbell Prof Wiggs Maud Casper J McAlister B Adams T Thames D Jordan A Powell Carl C Sellers Major Lattin H R Sullivan and others. A school board vacancy follows Wiggs resignation and a phoenix hearing on Wiggs case is noted.
Rancher John D. Patty of Squaw Creek seeks the sheriff's office on the Republican ticket. He has served as constable and deputy sheriff in the Clifton precinct and remains a rancher at the upper county. So far no Republican challenger has entered the race. His friends will mobilize immediately to secure his nomination.
The Tucson man Hon Eugene S Ives is announced as a Democratic candidate for United States Senate. The notice says he spoke in Duncan Clifton and Morenci and aims to keep support and expand followers, with his platform to be printed next week for readers in this and Graham counties.
I B English announces candidacy to succeed himself as Greenlee County sheriff. He notes one year in office with deputies killed and a jail break blamed on luck, asking voters to judge his record fairly and stand by his friends.
L. F. Vaughn editor of the Duncan Arizonian toured Clifton early this week and announced his candidacy in the Democratic primaries for a representative seat from Greenlee county in the state legislature.
A Clifton delegation led by Mat Danehauer and joined by Pete Riley H Ogle Tunis and L J Turney heads to Prescott for the Good Roads Convention. Dell M Potter and others from southern Arizona towns attend Chicago convention where a telegram cites unanimous endorsement of a transcontinental highway from New York to Los Angeles via Chicago Kansas City Santa Fe Trail to Santa Fe New Mexico Phoenix and Los Angeles.
The Duncan School notes for September record 19 teaching days, 114 total enrollment with 64 males and 50 females, average daily attendance 91, and average belonging 963. Tardinesses counted 16 with attendance percentage 94.3.
Admiral Schley died of apoplexy in New York today. News details note the sudden event affecting the Navy and national figures. The report confirms his sudden death and provides brief context on the incident.
Harry Fidler has purchased the Burnham shop and will operate as Duncan's only tensorial artist. He moved the Burnham shop to his stand to cater to the public’s wishes.
E W Taylor reports selling 2400 fruit jars this season to valley residents for home canning. He notes that nearly every home you visit can provide wholesome meals from home canned goods for the coming year.
Mrs Lenna Hale, a postal clerk, visited Deming to see Ringling Bros show and returns to work. Hon Eugene Brady O Neil travelled through Duncan from Greenlee county during his Senate campaign and expects strong support. W D McKeehan and family came home Friday from a mountain trip of one month. The party reports good rest and wellness with a light deer season remark.
The Arizona incumbent and former Territorial legislator Eugene Brady ONeil of Phoenix announces his bid for the United States Senate. He is described as progressive, a strong campaigner, and a familiar figure in Clifton Morenci Duncan and Yuma, with prior service in the Territorial Upper House and advocacy for statehood. A personal letter from Congressman Fowler lauds his campaigning ability.
Morenci resident G H Thompson known as Gid runs as a Democrat for sheriff. He withdrew three years ago to support party harmony and has served as Road Overseer and Jailor, described as a hustler and live wire who will campaign to December 12.
A freight car wreck on the A. and N. M. last Saturday evening delayed the Sunday morning passenger by several hours. The incident could not be cleared in time, but no injuries were reported.
B F Billingsley traveled to Clifton Sunday to be present at the quarterly meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Special to Arizonian Col H L Pickett spoke to a large Morenci crowd after visiting concentrators shops mills and stores. He urged Democracy and confidence in his candidacy with Morenci boys likely to remember October 24 as a key date.
At the Seventh Annual Arizona Fair in Phoenix the dates move to November 6 to 11. Voters step back as debates give way to livestock concerns with sheep cattle horses and mules and pigs and poultry drawing attention. Race horse talk thrives and the dope sheet becomes a key reference for horse records. Fair week nears and Arizona politics gives way to a full week of agricultural exhibition.
Garie L. Crawford, Morenci deputy sheriff under Sheriff English since January, seeks the Democrat nomination for County Superintendent of Roads. A Clifton native now living in Morenci, he is a known local figure who plans to meet voters before the primary and present his qualifications.
An official announcement supports Wofford L. Alston of York for the Democratic nomination to Greenlee County Superintendent of Roads. Alston is described as a longtime valley resident, practical, and a loyal Democrat who pledges full-time effort to improving road conditions.
Assessor Kerby a Democratic candidate for re election visited the valley today outlining his plans for continued county leadership and urging voters to support his campaign.
Eugene S. Ives of Tucson Arizona announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the United States Senate subject to the voters at the primary election on October 24 1911.
County Clerk Superior Court announces candidacy as a Democrat for the office of Clerk of the Superior Court in Greenlee County. He states qualification and intent to run in the Primary Election on October 24, 1911, subject to voters.
Wofford Alston of York Arizona announces candidacy for nomination to the office of County Superintendent of Roads in Greenlee County subject to Democratic voters at the Primary Election held October 24 1911.
A Democrat candidate declares intent to run for Greenlee County Supervisor in the upcoming Primary Election on October 24, 1911. The statement is signed by Minor Simms and Wade Hampton.
The notice announces E. V. Horton seeking reelection as County Attorney after a year in office on the Democratic ticket. It notes his clean record and public recognition, mentions no current opponent, and suggests he is likely to face no challenger in both primary and general elections.
John R. Cromb known as Johnny Cromb is a Democrat candidate for Supervisor in Clifton Greenlee county. A long time citizen and businessman he is described as loyal and not a politician or office seeker. The notice urges careful consideration of his bid for the board.
James Harvey of Clifton announces his candidacy for County Assessor subject to Democratic primary voters. A seasoned local businessman, he pledges a square deal and is popular with residents, noted for party loyalty and work for nominees. This is his first bid for public office.
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