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Caxovas premier of Spain assassination reported by a Neapolitan anarchist. Yuma county canal project to reclaim 150000 acres with convict labor. Tempe Kyrene rail washouts and Southern Pacific damage. Nogales Vidette, Frank King in charge, praised for brisk news and editorials. Klondyke rush could transform Arizona into a top gold region.
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Caxovas
Spain
Yuma County
Vidette
Nogales
Frank King
Prof C O Anderson and the Holbrook Argus tenure
The Holbrook Argus editor Prof C O Anderson is praised for building a top territory newspaper and possibly earning substantial income. The new governor begins public business with careful expeditious handling, signaling an administration focused on economy and honesty in public affairs.
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C. O. Anderson
The
Holbrook Argus
the Argus
Territorial Board of Equalization Protects Taxpayers
The Tax Territorial Board of Equalization carries out its duties in a businesslike manner aimed at safeguarding the public tax interests of the Territory through its actions. The Herald notes the board’s focus on taxpayers and responsible governance for all concerned.
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Tax Territorial Board of Equalization
Herald
Ox to Klondyke inspires miners of old Alaska tale
The watchword Ox to Klondyke stirs miners as they face hardship, likening gold rush fortunes to the grim fate of Napoleon's soldiers in Russia. The text foresees many gold hunters suffering and skeletal remains bleaching under Alaska snow.
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Moscow
Russia
Alaska
Mystery light over Tombstone reported by residents
The August 7 Prospector notes a bright yellowish light seen around 8:30 to 9:00 PM moving west overhead at high altitude. Described as very bright with periodic red acerbations, observers likened it to a fast passenger train in speed and mystery.
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Tombstone
Territory to cede prisoners for canal work to Arizona Improvement Company
Governor McCord will order territorial prisoners turned over to the Arizona Improvement Company once the contract is amended. The prisoners will work on a large canal project from near Castle Dome to the Mexican line, about 40 miles in length.
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Territory
State of Arizona Improvement Company
McCord
Territorial
Castle Dome
Mexican Line
Troubles of Klondyke Miners Face Harsh Alaska Trek
A letter from the Klondyke region outlines perils facing prospectors en route to Alaska gold fields. Travelers endure blizzards on the Chilkoot range and treacherous river routes with rapid canyons, whitewater, and deadly drops. Mosquitoes torment crews, forcing many to abandon the quest.
Missionaries Spread Hope in Mississippi Report
A letter from Mesa boy describes a mission trip to Mississippi begun April 19 in Chattanooga. Geo A Macdonald and others join a brave group led by F T Pomeroy, laboring in Winston County and nearby areas with growing success and fraternal ties among locals while resisting vice and spreading Christian truth.
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Geo A. Macdonald
L. R. Lewis
L. Dana
Ellis Johnson
M. C. Phelps
Joseph Broadbent
D. CO. Babbitt
God's Vineyard
Chattanooga
Tenn
E. 8. Kimball
Babbitt
Louisiana
Florida
M. O. Phelps
Alabama
Joseph Broad Kent
North Carolina
George Macdonald
Little
Christ
Mesa
Couple Wed In Mesa As Judge Rejoins Iron’s Ranch Visit
Miss Annie Whitlow of Mesa and Mr. J. E. Arthur of Florence wed Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s parents home with Judge D. A. Spragg officiating. The newlyweds depart for Tempe and Santa Monica before settling in Florence. Judge Newell returns from Iron’s ranch where he spent a week, joined by his daughters Wilbur and Abell and others after a month’s outing.
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Annie Whitlow
Mesa
J. E. Arthur
Florence
D. A. Spragg
Mrs. Arthur
Tempe
Santa Monica
Judge Newell
Iron
Are
Wilbur
Miss Abell
Geo
Everett Wilbur
Prof. Lowry
Letter from James Stevens greeting from Bald Mountain
The letter dated Bald Mountain Colorado describes Stevens returning home after recovery from an accident. He recalls travel details including Phoenix Mesa Denver and Black Hawk and notes a large welcome at Black Hawk. He thanks Mr Merrill and Mesa residents for their kindness and reports mining activity remains lively. He expects to regain his strength and looks forward to continued progress.
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Lot Merrill
James Stevens
Bald Mountain
Colorado
Phoenix
Mesa
Denver
Black Hawk
Memorial plan for compulsory marriage proposed by Boston reformer
Charlotte Smith advocates Congress action to enforce marriage, establish national matrimonial bureaus, and investigate women workers. She calls for tariff related wage cut investigations and proposes 100000 women to reach Alaska with ammunition and rations for 12 months, plus a No Man's Territory.
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Charlotte Smith
Boston
Congress
Alaska
Seventh biennial Harlan family reunion in Westchester
The Harlan descendants, over thirty thousand strong from New England to California, will gather for a large reunion in Westchester next week. The family traces to George and Michael Harlan who arrived with Quakers in 1687, with Justice Harlan of the U S Supreme Court among the notable members. Previous reunions were in St Joseph and Richmond Indiana.
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Westchester
United States
George
Michael Harlan
New England
California
Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
St. Joseph
Richmond
Ind
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