Water Rights and Acequia Labor Rules
Territorial law outlines public rivers and acequias rights for irrigation in Arizona. It mandates labor duties by landowners, overseer elections, water distribution, and penalties for noncompliance. The piece also notes brighter prospects for silver, talk of a bimetallic standard, and political notes on nepotism laws and a railroad indictment.
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Arizona
Germany
France
United States
C. P. Huntington
Southern Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Peace envoy shot in Japan and other historic notes
Li Hune Omane, Chinese peace envoy to Japan, is shot in the face by a Japanese prankster. The wound is described as slight. Silver prices rise past levels last seen after the Sherman act repeal. A Texas bill proposes a $50 annual unmarried men tax, exempt if a reputable woman attests regular marriage proposals. The Courier advocates direct popular votes on national questions to limit legislative corruption.
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Li Hune Omane
Japan
Texas
Courier
Prescott Courier
Mineral Claim Location and Proof Standards
The text outlines that final proof may be submitted under a statutory pre emptor time and Rule 53 lets claimants present proof during proceedings without losing rights. It notes an actual mineral discovery is needed for location and that on agricultural land a mineral location overcomes slight presumptions and shifts the burden of proof to challengers.
Tempe Lodge Thanks Tempe and Mesa Citizens
At a regular session Tempe Lodge No. 10 A O U W unanimously adopted a resolution thanking the Board of Trade and other Tempe and Mesa citizens for aiding in entertaining visiting brothers on the 14th inst. The lodge especially notes the bountiful spread provided by Mesa residents.
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Tempe Lodge No. 10
A. O. U. W. Record
Mesa Free Press
Tempe
Board of Trade
Mesa
All kinds of washing and ironing promptly and neatly done
A local laundry offers prompt washing and ironing services at reasonable rates. The ad promises neat work and quick turnaround for garments and household textiles.
Digest of Land Decisions
A Washington D C land attorney notes that pending adverse proceedings suspend the running of certain land actions. The digest outlines how appeals and filings affect official timeframes and passage of rights as cases move through the system.
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W. D Harlin
Washington, D. C
Lost mules near Phoenix offer reward for return
Twenty dollars reward for two black horse mules branded B on left shoulder one a stallion and one with a mule shoe brand on left hind leg. also a dun mare mule branded C B on left hip and A on hip. Ages 10 to 12. Return to John Baker six miles west of Phoenix.
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John Baker
Phoenix
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D. Morton
A. P. Shewman
Morton & Shewman
Water and Water Rights
Alkire Dry Goods & Clohing Co
Aundaty
Robson St
Main
Hardware and Grocery
Myers
Wretinhne Deake
Santa Re
Sx. Louis
Eawsas
al Gr
IM Paso
H. Morehouse
el Pate
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