Irrigation schemes and local news from Tombstone era
Florence Arizona October 3 1901 editors discuss water for Indians and irrigation on Gila River at Las Carlew. Los Angeles Times calls it mercy and justice. Reports Hoosman Harriman plan and reactions to Arizona New Mexico statehood prospects and Rough Riders presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uspouwreniy
Gila River
Las Carlew
Arizona
Los Angeles Times
Turnopeke Journal
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Letter from Congressman Smith sparks valley issues
The piece reprints a letter from Delegate to Congress Mark A. Smith urging federal action. He calls for a Gila river reservoir to reclaim desert lands, deep artesian wells on public lands, and Colorado River navigation improvements below Yuma to protect agricultural areas. The column praises Tucson Citizen editor O'Brien Moore and Arizona Kicker for strong editorial voice.
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Tue Taruse
Congress
Mark A. Smith
Mark
Bisbee Review
Mark Smith
Gila River
Colorado
O'Brien Moore
Tucson Citizen
Arizons
Tamune
Moore
The
Citizen
Aleyssin
Arizona
The Case of Judge Humphreys Editorial Congress Hawaii
Tax Springfield Republic, influential in the United States, reprints in full a leading editorial on The Case of Judge Humphreys. It chronicles his rise from obscurity to airmarked national reputation, praised by President Roosevelt and the Attorney General for fidelity and integrity, and notes support from Arizona friends as he pursues American governance in Hawaii. The piece also mentions a critical communication by Orta Hesiamen about the Florence Mayor and Common Council quarantine actions, and reports a San Francisco strike settlement between Employers' Association and Amalgamated Union with resumed business.
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Springfield Republican
United States
Judge Humphreys
Humphreys
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Roosevelt
Hawaii
Arizona
Orta Hesiamen
Common Council of
Florence
Tutone
San Vrascisco
Employers’ Association
Amalgamated Union
Tribulations of s Corporation in a Western town
The piece reports on a contested incorporation in a Western town, noting business opposition to a license, a court case with a writ of habeas corpus, and a flaw in the ordinance prompting a new one. It also covers a smallpox quarantine under Dr. Brockway, the county’s duty, and derisive commentary on local governance amid reform tensions.
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S Corporation
Provence
Adamsville
G. E. Angulo
Tempe
Clifton
Tucson
George M. Brockway
Nealth
Florence
Tamas
Pinal County
Oracle News: Mines Prospects Bright Amid Local Activity
Prom Tucson Citizen reports optimism for resuming work at the Condon mines with Frank Heilig in charge. T. G. Condon plans mid October arrival to arrange reopening. Lake Turnbull and Steve Ramadell in Tucson buying provisions as to run the mine. E.S. Dodge oversees adjacent claims in the Galiuro mountains. B.Y. Ray to Oracle for a two month stay. Captain N. P. Allen still confident about prospects despite a negative expert report. Numerous Tucson visitors and locals involved in business, law, and medicine. notable moves include J. C. Trost at Mountain View, Dr. Quarle from Denver to replace Dr. Patton, and T. S. Bunch heading to Safford to practice law. The Flagstaff Sun notes a Navajo blanket sold to J. P. Welles of Tucson. Bisbee Review cites failed naval academy exams due to physical defects.
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Condon
Frank Heilig
T. G. Condon
Arizons
Lake Turnbull
Steve Ramadell
Tucson
E.S. Dodge
Galuiro Mountains
Princess Mining Co
B.Y. Ray
Oracle
Ella
N. P. Allen
Eureka Development Co
Canada del Oro
Quarle
Denver
Patton
Mountain View Hotel
Irrigation Leaders Report Hopeful Roosevelt Talks
George L. Maxwell executive chairman of the National Irrigation Association met with President Roosevelt and said irrigationists have reason to be hopeful for assistance in the current Congress session. Maxwell called the President highly enthusiastic about irrigation projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Times
Wasuixetos
George L. Maxwell
National Irrigation Association
Roosevelt
Maxwell Snys
Tombstone Mines Reopen Under Gage and Stuanton
Mr E B Gage and superintendent Mr Stuanton have inspected the Tombstone mines and praised progress. The shaft reaches about 450 feet as work rushes toward 600 feet where water and ore will be encountered. Pumps and a 500 horsepower boiler are en route, enabling systematic exploitation and a large labor force.
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E. B. Gage
Tombstone
Stuanton
Congress
UN. S
Fine 160 Acre Farm Near Tucson With Water Right
Agricultural advertisement offering a 160 acre tract four miles from Tucson Arizona with an exclusive water-right. The seller Andres Rebiel invites inquiries for easy terms and practical farming opportunity to save money in marketing.
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Tucson
Andres Rebeil
Arizona
Price Receives Commission as Surveyor General
Hugh Price is commissioned as surveyor general of the territory in a document signed by President Roosevelt, among the early actions of the new administration. The St. Louis World’s Fair government building will span 100000 square feet and house the largest exhibit yet staged by the government at the exposition.
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Lewis
Mexico
Republic
Court House
Prospector
Hugh Price
Territory
Roosevelt
St. Louis
Government
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Florence Tribune
Unas
D. Rept
FP. A. Newell
Washington
Dec
Kitchenner
EB. A. Hamman
Great Harriman
Southern Pacific
Julies Krottschnitt
Tus
Phoenix Hersid
Joe Alexander
Rough Rider
Uxport
Phoenix
Evan Galleyville
Curly Bill
Songsters
Galleyville
Galleyvil
Ine Bisbee
el Paso
Phelps-Dodge
Phelps, Dodge & Co
Southwest
Douglas
Schuster
Bo. Whitesides
Nogales
Dhese Barts
Sindt
Piss
Santa Cruz
Pinal
Coohise
Yuma County
Angus
F. Yule
Adais
S. M. Woodward
Howard J. Hall
M. Walker
Charles i. Tully
Lizsié Borton J
Ida Reed
Teachers’ Institute
Oracle News
Bunch
Safford
Flagstaff
Mr. Bauch
Babbitt Bros
J.P. Welles
Flagstaff Sun
Bisbee
Naval Academy At
Anovapolis
Pacific Coast Syrup Co
Sansome St
San Francisco
Teddy
Maxwell
Ieselers Joseph Spinas
Aquiles Arriola, A. Arriola & CO
Tombstone Mines
Gambina
Shaft
Consolidated National Bank
Taylor Brannaman
Main Street
Wah Kee
Barker's
Antonio
General Merchandise
9Th and
Bailey Streets
Herr Pectoral
the Valley Bank
Phgqnix
Wa. Dentury
Esports
Hoan National Bank
Misha Califorsia Benik
Californte
al Banik
Low Rugetess Bank of Arizona
Bressott,Arisona
Geo. M. Brockway
Telephone No
G. Keating
W. Hardy
C.R. Michea& Co
C. E. Angulo’s Meat Market
Florence and Kelvin
Daily Stage
Chas. R. Goodin
Florance
Kelvin
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