Morenci Deputies Killed in Arizona Mountains
Morenci deputy sheriffs Alberto Munguia and John Campbell were shot above Morenci near Eagle Creek by highwaymen. Authorities suspect outlaws hunted deputies, with no arrests yet as search parties scour the mountains. The bodies were brought to Clifton, recalling a prior fatal shooting between Deputies Len Scott and George Johnson in New Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberto Munguia
John Campbell
Morenci
Eagle Creek
Assins
Patty
Clifton
Len Scott
George Johnson
New Town
Local news items from Duncan and surrounding towns
A dense list of notices and short notices from Duncan Arizona and nearby towns includes sales ads for Indian Runner ducks and cedar posts, travel notes, dressmaking and shoe offers, visits from Franklin and Clifton, road and depot plans, sales pitches for new fall goods, and social notes on residents' movements, business openings, and a ball game result.
Campaign Openings in Duncan Highlight Voter Referendum Issues
In Duncan last Friday night Senator A. A. Worsley and Speaker Sam B. Bradner led a campaign event discussing November referendum questions. They urged adoption of measures on Electric Headlight law freight car limits three cent car fare and a constitutional amendment to allow industrial pursuits. Worsley delivered a hour and a half appeal praised for its clarity while Bradner addressed the voting audience on the referendum topics and the broader trust and public welfare concerns. Woman suffrage and judiciary recall were noted as topics for specialists to address later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
A. A. Worsley
Tucson
Sam B. Bradner
Phoenix
House of Representatives
Bradner
Worsley
Door Check patent promoted by Luther Green in Arizona
Luther Green a known promoter in Greenlee and Graham counties markets a new door check device patented by John L Spoon of Miami Arizona and made by Hoeft Company Chicago. Patent 1 002 328 marks a simple effective fastener for door bottoms that holds doors at any position and doubles as a wind regulator and night lock when raised. Green the general agent plans agency expansions and has appointed J Hunter Spoon as agent for Greenlee County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Green
Greenlee
Graham
John L. Spoon
Miami
Arizona
Hoeft & Company
Chicago
Green
Fortune
J. Hunter Spoon
Greenlee County
Mr. Green
Jordan Gardner Wedding Solemnized at Gardner Home
A wedding ceremony was held Sunday at 2 PM at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Gardner, with D B Jordan and Nina Gardner as contracting parties. Rev Acuff officiated as guests applauded and rice showered the couple before they departed for Clifton.
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W. K. Gardner
D. B. Jordan
Nina Gardner
Allison
Ventura
California
Acuff
Methodist Church
Clifton
Mrs. Gardner
Miss Allison
Rev
el Paso
Gardner
Excursion Offer For Wild West Show To Clifton
The A. and N. M. Railroad announces excursion rates for a Wild West Show trip with seventeen cars to Clifton on Friday October 4. Round trip fare is 1.30 dollars for adults with children under twelve at half price, effective October 3.
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A. & N. M. Railroad
Clifton
Democratic Committee Organized in Clifton Meeting
Pursuant to a call by Chairman Duncan McNeil the newly elected Democratic Committeemen met at Democratic Headquarters in the Central Hotel building Clifton and organized for the present campaign and next two years. Duncan McNeil chairman. J J Kelly secretary treasurer. members include W B Kelly L J Owens J N Callicotte L F Vaughn. Executive Committee has one member per precinct with Clifton and Morenci having three each. Jas V Parks designated to represent Duncan precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan McNeil
Democratic
Central Hotel
Clifton
J. J. Kelly
State Committee
Clifton W. B. Kelly
Clifton L. J. Owens
Morenci J. N. Callicotte
Metcalf L. F. Vaughn
Duncan
Thatcher man installs Acetylene lighting in Duncan spotlight
Luther Green of Thatcher has spent days in Duncan installing Acetylene lighting. Clay and Tipton are among local firms upgrading their buildings with these plants. Green has operated here four years, selling new plants each trip, and attributes steady demand to the lights’ reliability and value. He also emphasizes ongoing advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Green
Thatcher
Duncan
Clay & Tipton
Mr. Green
Green
Greenlee County Board declares liquor sale permitted in Justice precinct two
The Greenlee County Board of Supervisors orders that after counting votes 94 against and 43 for prohibition in Justice precinct two the majority favored sale of intoxicating liquors. The former Graham County prohibition order is set aside and liquor sales are permitted in that precinct until a legal election otherwise determines. The decision is published in the Duncan Arizonian for four weeks.
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Greenlee County
Arizona
Justice Precinct
Prohibition
Justice
Board of Supervisors
Graham County
Said
Gila River
E. G. &Srpm
Said County
Duncan Arizonian
Duncan
Governor Hunt Calls for Public Funds for Wilson Marshall
Governor Geo W P Hunt of Arizona issues a circular urging citizens to donate to the Wilson and Marshall campaign. He notes Governor Wilson will not accept corporate contributions and appeals for popular subscriptions to support the next president of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. P Hunt
Arizona
Wilson and Marshall
Wilson
Hunt
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
Wilsons
Wilson and Marshall Clubs
United States
Geo. W. P. Hunt
1912
Teddy Roosevelt Walk on East Lake Water Not Delivered
Theodore Roosevelt failed to walk on the water of East Lake during a Phoenix visit despite billed promises. A hand bill by the Bull Moose Entertainment Committee claimed a 5:30 p.m. water walk and a final Salt River performance on November 5, 1912, but the act did not occur.
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Teddy
East Lake
Theodore Roosevelt
Phoenix
Entertainment Committee
East Lake Parl
Salt River
Bull Moose Party
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Bessie Clark
Bank of
The
Red Rock
W. T. Gale
Franklin
Frank Dees
E. W. Taylor
H. H. Tifft
Sheldon
Seth Hoops
Lower Valley
Jasper Gale
Gooch
Arizonian
Jas. V. Parks
Chas. Allen
Lila Moore
Senator Worsley
L. F. Sweeting
E. W. Taylor’s
J. H. Spoon
L. F. Vaughn
Democratic Central Committee
L. J. Turney
Los Angeles
I. M. Harcrow
John K. Chilton
Wade Marshall
Shannon
L. P. Miller
Oklahoma
John Gooch
Bart Tipton
John Clay
John Hagan
John D. Patty
J. W. Burke
Murbail
Rosal K. Acuff
Hardin Hotel
Lordsburg
City Meat Market
Duncan Hotel
Mr. McDonald
G. W. McDonald
New Mexico
Homer. J. Howard
Halbert
Central
J. E. Collis
Safford
Lee Wright
J. H. Gooch
Mr. Gooch
Mr. Burke
J. F. Fraser
Twin Peaks Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mr. Fraser
Gus Hobbs
Jack Page
Jordan-Gardner
Democratic Committee
Order of the Board of Supervisors
Wade Hampton
A. L. Terry
State of Arizona
County of
Gov. Hunt
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