Water and irrigation ambitions shape Arizona policy
Florence editorial notes urge federal action on Gila River dam to bring arid lands under cultivation and aid stranded Indians. It cites Los Angeles Times and Washington Post writers praising national irrigation as essential for Arizona’s growth and prosperity, with ongoing legal fights over Florence incorporation and mining updates amid broader regional news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gila River
San Catlon
Arizona
Los Angeles Times
Mammoth Mines Receivership Aims at Stable Title
Senator Blair says Mammoth receivership seeks a solid title and property improvements to cut operating costs. Plans include an electric power plant near Tucson to power the mine and sell excess juice to local manufacturers, with location near Southern Pacific tracks. Also notes McCarty and wife arriving in Flagstaff to aid east museums with wildlife finds. Sidney M Smith elected president of Maricopa Phoenix & Salt River railroad in San Francisco, with Peyton and Dodentoff guests in Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom
Tucson
Mammoth
George P. Blair
Joog Ago
Blair
Electrie
Catalinas
Southern Pacific
Maricopa & Phoenix & Salt River Railroad
San Francisco
N. K. Masten
Sidney M. Smith
El Paso Roads Aimed At Arizona Southeastern Line
President Douglas outlines $2,000,000 railroad investment in El Paso. City grants right of way for the Arizona Southeastern railroad to build toward El Paso with a franchise for a new line under its charter. He says offices, depots, a possible smelter, and a refinery may follow. the road will cross the Rio Grande river bridge to start, with completion aimed for mid year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Southeastern Railroad
Herald
Arizona Southeastern Railroad
Franklin
Main Streets
Arizona Southeastern Railroad of Texas
el Paso Terminal Association
Douglas
Rio Iaode
El Paso Faces Rail Conflict and gambling notes
The week brought turmoil in El Paso over the location and rights of the Bisbee railroad with Phelps Dodge pressing for Franklin street access while residents and other railways resist. City council leans, then hints at compromise as pressure mounts. The piece also notes Monte Carlo gambling reports showing big expenses yet steady profits and warns that gambling temptations endure until government action closes similar venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wishee
el Paso
Bisbee
South Western Railroad
Arizona
Phelps Dodge
Franklin Street
Bisbee Road
Phelps, Dodge, & Co
Rio Grande
el Pesu
Monte Carlo
Itsanpusl
Monaco
Hamburg
Baden Baden
Judge Renshall of Port Thomas in romance and danger
Correspondent recalls Judge Louis Renshall a longtime justice of the peace at Port Thomas. He survived the Custer massacre by being mistaken for a fellow American, then carried news to Buffalo Bill Cody. The article notes his striking looks, longevity in marriage, and modesty despite thrilling adventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Renshall
Port Thomas
William Fr. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Gay
Hercules
Weiter
Market for Indigenous Arizona wildlife and other notes
The Coconino Sun item lists high prices for wildlife and reptiles to be sold to colleges, museums, and parks, with John McCarty of Flagstaff as the collector. It also mentions Major McClintock’s call for a regiment reorganization in Colorado Springs, a note on the Las Guasimes battle anniversary, and a mining company purchasing hay in Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Incorporation of
Florence
Donn
Board of Supervisors
Jesse Hardesty
John C. Harris
Greens Consolidated Mining Company
Philip Berdeheimer
le Cangnes
Smithsonian Institute
Bronx Park
New York City
John McCarty
Flagstaff
Ariwok
Arizona
McClintock
Association of Roosevelt's Hough Riders
Colorado Springs
Las Guasimes
Cuba
Greene Consolidated Mining ‘Company
Phoenix
Bisbee
Incomplete Bank List Fragments Mention American Exchanges
Fragmentary OCR notes mention American Exchange National Bank with references to California and San Francisco, plus Chicago Los Angeles Bank of Arizona Prescott Arizona and other institutions. no clear event or outcome provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onder American Exchange National Bank
N.Y. Cate
Ingio-Calfornia Bak
San Francisco
Roratns ‘Am
Exchange Nat'l Bank
Chicago
Los Angeles
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Florence Tribune
Lishine CO
Theate
Prof
PH. Newell
Washington
Bissee
King Solomon
Tuenk
Tie Tuuenk
J. H. Hamill
Globe Silver Belt
Aylain
Plorenze
Univerus
Tarun
Chronicle
Buzzard’s Bay
O'Brien Moore
Tle
Johnny Behan
Hughes
The
Star
Honton
Home Market Club
Congress
Arriona
Harry West
Washington Post
Jeandom
Mammoth Mins
Mr. McCarty
Zoological
Plains
Lagstaff
Thomas G. Peyton
Pinal County
W. DD. Dodentoff
Phoenix Herald
EL Paso Road
Tucson Cuisin
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co., Props
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
Thesr
Wasr & Tucax
Obis
Walpine
Kiysas & Magvis
Obie
Hull
Pacific Coast Syrup Co
Sunsome St
Sarsaparilla
Lowel
Mass
Micarty
Indiapolis Journal
Wo. Cuntery
M. H. SumaMax
M. W. Musemana
Florence Lodging House
L. K. Drais
Freeman
WM. C. Davis
Consolidated National Bank
HB. Tenney. Cashier
Colorado State School of Mines
Ing Engineers
Antes
Ant
D.saniynam
Aes
Kampa St
Denver
C.R. Michea& Co
General Merchandise
Geo. M. Brockway
Antonio
9Th and
Bailey Streets
Marcus A. Smith
Attorney AT Law
Pipal
Graham
Gila
Noveltie
J.C. Keating
C. W. Harry
Florance
Banculo
Main Street
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