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Newspaper
Duncan Arizonian
Location
Duncan, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1911
Page
2
Publication details reveal a 1911 newspaper issue printed on Wednesday September 13 with subscription pricing at $2.00 in advance. Editor L F Vaughn is named. the paper is noted as a second class mail matter.
National Duncan precinct listing shows Jno K Bullard remains Duncan Justice of Peace with R8 Stewart Duncan-7 serving as constable in the directory entry. includes local administrative titles and names.
H. L. Pickett of Tombstone Arizona declares candidacy for United States Senator subject to Democratic primary selection. He expresses support for direct popular vote to choose the first senators. August 30.
Southern Pacific engines are being equipped with electric headlights. The system, invented by a Sacramento company employee, uses a small turbine engine and generator to produce thirty volts. It powers the head light, classification lights, and other cab lights, controlled by a switch. It replaces the old oil torch used at night for oiling.
William Jennings Bryan attacked secret caucuses and Representative Underwood of Alabama announced he would favor abolishing star chamber sessions when Congress reconvenes in December. Underwood also urged full publicity for caucus proceedings to improve legislation and the administration of laws.
The New York Sun letters page reports Indiana editors backing Governor Thomas R. Marshall for president, calling Indiana populous prosperous and plutocratic. The piece mocks the Hoosier Schoolmaster and notes Indianapolis growth as part of the political tone.
The piece argues against Governor Marshall as a presidential candidate citing his lack of preparation and the risks of a tenderfoot run. It supports veterans stepping forward and favors candidates from Arizona to avoid Wall Street corruption, while acknowledging proprieties and personal responsibility.
The Texas Senator Joe Bailey announces he will not seek re election a move critics say stems from waning influence. The piece blames Bailey for voting against Arizona Lorimer platform measures and backing saloon interests prompting ridicule and a resignation timing cited as a public power shift.
Governor Folk gave initial official support on June 22, 1906 for a cross-state highway. The plan followed the distribution of about 450 000 dollars in federal wartime loan repayments to counties, with Folk hoping for a macadam highway from Kansas City to St Louis within his term.
Critics condemn President Taft for vetoing Arizona statehood while praising a New Mexico constitution provision that blocks amendments. They call his concern for minority rights selective and accuse him of ignoring broader minority and majority rights.
The Columbus Ohio Citizen notes four cabinet officers campaigned in the state to push Taft support, but Ohioans rejected Taft’s tariff deals with Aldrich and his trust-like actions. It states Harmon’s re election as governor does not imply presidential endorsement, and warns NY press will glorify Harmon as the man who beat Taft.
A Chicago Record Herald dispatch reports Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin refusing a White House meeting with President Taft. Norton invited a conference on judicial appointments. LaFollette sent a personal letter instead, saying no contact for eighteen months. The letter and related notes were released after Taft purportedly asked for a visit.
The son of General U S Grant, a San Diego prominent, helped found the city’s growth. He built a premier hotel and now backs the Panama California Exposition with a directors board full of millionaires and strong business leaders. The drive behind the exposition shows the talents and energy of its supporters.
A neighbor in Manville Wyoming says Mrs W P Spaugh was told Dr King’s New Life Pills cured her kidney trouble and made her feel like a new woman. The ad claims relief for stomach liver and kidney issues and prices the remedy at 25 cents at all druggists.
The ad notes John Jacob Astor bought waste land on Manhattan Island and sold it as improved property to invest in more waste land beyond development. It promotes a tract in the New York City Long Island Resident District forty-two miles from New York on high ground, one to four miles from the ocean, plotted in 25 by 100 foot lots and offered at 50 dollars per lot. A N Taylor at 50 Broadway, New York City is the contact.
Willis W. Holder of Sheldon Arizona filed Final Commutation Proof for Lots 2 and 3 Section 21 Township 7 South Range 31 East G and S R Meridian. He will present witnesses John K. Chilton Henry B. Harris Samuel L. Daniels and Charles C. Edwards of Sheldon at Duncan Arizona on September 11 1911 before U S Commissioner J L T Watters. Frank H. Parker Register. Ist pub Aug 9 1911.
A sales pitch urges stopping work as doctors order failure risks, presenting Electric Bitters as a remedy to restore tone, strength, and vigor. It claims rapid benefit from the first dose and guarantees satisfaction with bottles priced at 50 cents at druggists.
40 acres with 25 cultivated and 20 acres well set to alfalfa. Hay valued at 1000 dollars sold in one season. No Johnson Grass, good water, four shares in a top Valley ditch. Includes iron hay dam horse shed corral and listed farm equipment. Terms partly cash with balance in one or two years. Exclusive agent L F Vaughn Duncan Arizona.
For sale in Clifton Arizona the Massey property includes three lots and two dwelling houses. Bert Massey acts as agent for Duncan and the listing notes the property components and contact.
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