Outlaw Parker to Face Murder Trial as Arizona Talks Rail Plans
The Arizona nomination discussions continue as the Senate Committee on Territories weighs Col McCord’s case amid sniping accusations. Governor Franklin is expected to be confirmed. Meanwhile the Silver City Eagle notes a possible Phoenix to Globe rail link, boosting coal fields and Gila valley access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Territories
Arizona
Col. McCord
Phoenix
Silver City
N. M
Eagle
Atlantic & Pacific
Santa Fe
Glebe
San Carlos Reservation
Globe
Gila Valley
Arizona law shields murderers from punishment
The legislature allegedly passed a bill shielding murderers in Arizona from murder charges by forcing trials for manslaughter. Governor Franklin signed it, with critics labeling it a disgrace and calling for full disclosure. Tombstone court records note two killers escaping the gallows under the Norton Wilson Franklin law.
Notable Arizona Law Criticized by Star Opinion
The Star accuses Legislative Councilman Norton Attorney-General Wilson and Governor Franklin of protecting numerous murderers from the gallows through a new law. It warns the Norton-Wilson-Franklin act will cause more harm than any prior legislation benefiting criminals in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ible
Nobir Graves
Legislative
Governor's Office Attacks Wilson Over Washington Trip
A disputed transit of power sees Attorney General Wilson travel to Washington on territory funded business related to the prison contract case and an appeal from Arizona. The move aims to thwart Col. McCord while funds are criticized as territory payroll gimmickry. Republicans voice sharp critique of Wilson and the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of Arizona
Franklin
Col. McCord
McCord
Pennsylvania Avenue
Arizona
Territory
Arizona corporate pledge and notarized acknowledgment
The document records a May 7 1897 pledge by A J Chandler C L Atkins and H B Peterson regarding exemption of private property from corporate debts. It includes acknowledgment before A P SnowMan Notary Public Maricopa County Arizona Territory with seal and commission details.
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Taretrony
Arizona
Maricopa
P Shewman
Territory of Arizona
J Chandler
C L Atkins
H 8 Peterson
Undertaker William Passy Offers Coffins and Repairs
WM. PASSEY undertaker advertises imputed coffins and caskets always on hand with coffins made to order on short notice. Furniture repaired and job work done at live and let live prices.
Mesa Hay and Grain Company Incorporation Heads
Articles of incorporation declare Mesa Hay and Grain Company to be formed in Maricopa County Arizona by AJ Chandler C L Atkins and H S Peterson. Capital stock set at 10000 dollars. three directors named with officers to be chosen by them. term twenty five years. business includes buying and selling hay grain alfalfa and related activities with real estate and debt pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AJ Chandler
C L Atkins
H S Peterson
Maricopa County
Arizona
Territory of
Mesa Hay and Grain Company
Mesa City
Maricopa
Territory
A J Chandler
Peterson
Train Schedules From Ash Fork To California And East
Trains leave Ash Fork for California at 6 50 and 7 20 PM arriving Los Angeles next afternoon at 1 40 and San Francisco the following morning at 10 45. Eastbound departures from Ash Fork at 6 25 AM and 9 12 PM, northbound from Phoenix at 9 00 AM and 7 30 PM. Prescott northbound arrivals 8 32 PM and 2 20 AM, Ash Fork northbound 6 20 PM and 5 40 AM. M Murphy president and general manager Prescott R E Wells assistant general manager Phoenix.
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California
Ash Fork
Los Angeles
San Francisco
East
Phoenix
Prescott
Arizona
Grand Canon
Ooorado
Petrified Forest
Great Pine Forest
Great Salt River Valley
United States
Canada
Mexico
Jerome Junction
AV & P 2
Jerome
Skull Valley
Congress Junction
Congress Gold Co RR
Congress
Herqua Hala Station
Yarme
M&pr R
SAVRR
Mesa Florence and Globe Stage Train Schedule
Three weekly round trips operate with no night travel. Depart Mesa Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at 5 am, stop Riverside, and reach Globe by 6 am the next day. Returns Globe at 1 am on those weekdays, arriving Mesa at 6 pm the following day. Agents listed: C C Hocket Johnson Bros Mesa Louis Sultar Globe Re Stevens Florence L W Collins Phoenix.
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Riverside
Mesa
Globe
C C Hocket
Johnson Bros
Louis Sultar
Re Stevens
Florence
L W Collins
Phoenix
Morton and Shewman Firm Seeks City Positions
A terse notice announces Morton and Shewmans appeal for public roles with prompt collection of fees. The City Attorney in office is noted with positions taken and applications filed, in Arlington area.
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Mesa Free Press
D Morton
P.shewman
Morion & Siewman
Pubiisnées
Fripar
Hoy
T. J. Wourflry
Parrker
Tombstone
Norton-Wilson-Franklin
Alekire. Co
Washington St
Bargais
Ch.ndler
Aral
L. Atkins
S.all
A. P. SnowMan
WM. Passey, Undertaker
Mesa Hay & Grain CO
Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoeni
Santa FE System
Isiar
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Louis
Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix RE
Geo. M.sargent, G.P A
F M Murphy
Pres
Prescot
R E Wells
Phoenx
Mesa, Florence & Globe Stage Line
United States Land Office
Tucson
Vic F. Harmon
Tempe
Arigona
District Court
Said
George Drew
Fred C Wicks
Thomas Anderson
Mega
Elling Olsen
Morton & Shewman
Attorneys-at-Law
Wiis
Aryublic
Arlington
City Shaving Parlor
V. WV
Wright
Paeets & Shuey
P. Mets, Proprietor
Weber
Webe
Gray
D. H Kleinman Bros
Threshin
Johnson, Drew& Co
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