Arizona politics and railroad news in a hectic press review
A sprawling patchwork of political maneuvering, bond debates, and railroad prospects dominates. Reports discuss registration for a Phoenix special election, looming bond decisions, Senate battles over naval appropriations, and local figures like Buckey O’Neill. It notes potential McKinley nomination, Congress adjournment hints, and railroad talks linking Santa Fe, A&P, and new routes across Arizona. Also covered are commissions, a Globe mine accident, Bisbee Republican activity, and national statehood chatter for New Mexico and Arizona, with local commentary on population and infrastructure.
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Bnd
Arizona
Santa Fe
A. S&p
Elue Ge
Santa Ma
California
Optifornia
Southers
Tragic Fatality on Tempe Train Involving Child
A coroner jury reports J Roe Young Jr. of Sacaton Arizona died May 11 1896 after a cattle car collided with a passenger box car on a Tempe line. The boy stood near the baggage car doorway when the cattle car struck the train. His head was crushed under the wheels. Conductor John Young his brother and the bereaved father in Sacaton are greatly distressed. The accident raises questions of safety on the line and company negligence is alleged. Also noted: two Mexican men murdered near Nogales after a long trek toward Guatemala.
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Little J. Roe Young Jr
Tempe
Mesa City
Phoenix
Indiana
Sacaton
Conductor Young
Sadopponite
John Young
Mr. Young
Strees
Oliver Bewley
J. Row Young, JR
J. Roe Young, Jr
Pima County
Arizona
Jam Pe
Marioups County
S.R. V R. Ry
M. P
S. KR. VR
Tent
Aca
Mtr
G. Aspen
Tros. J. Goonwix
Wa. Pennows
J. A. Dexne
B. N. Manstonzzo
Mexico
Hexmosnre
John Laboer
Worrest Mose
Nogales
Guatemala
Grand Jury Called and District Court Actions List
The Grand Jury was impaneled and the docket called in district court with Walter Taibor and others named. Foreman WS Pickerel and bailiffs DN Ambler Tom Eldere and W McCupock appointed. interpreters Owen and Spanich named. Several cases were dismissed or disposed of including Canavan v San Francisco Bridge Co and Root v McLaughlin. Glen dale notes report cattle shipments over a thousand head this week from Greypave and rising railroad activity and fruit shipments, plus local civic notices and county movements.
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Judge Byker
Walter Taibor
FC Norris
Neil Osburn
H H Willy
Thos Coartleze
HO Rogers
J Harper
Wa. Bileworth
J A Stewart
Wot
Wiltiame
BM Shermar
A V Cosner
B McCrary
J L. Gent
F Leonard
E .Yt Anderson
WS Pickerell
PW Baer
Paddock
Tompson Walker
Ed Banner
WS Pickerel
DN Ambler
Tom Eldere
W McCuptock
John K Owen
Manuel Garcia Spanich
Canavan Va
San Francisco Bridge Company
Tion Benfort Va
Warren
Ossturtevant
Mary Green
Root
McLaughlin
Man
Grey
Busch
Carey
Hurley
Sheriden
Coat
Lyrell
Arizona Soap Ce
McKenzie
Averish
Averich
Valley Bank
Newman Et al
Lally
Powler Co
Glenda Oles
Methodist In Council Addresses Union With Methodist South
In Cirverasp May 9 the Methodist Epigraphal Conference discussed consolidating with the Methodist Episcopal Church South and with the German Wesleyans. A resolution to invite union next year was adopted. Other actions included sympathies for Cubs and a strong anti liquor sermon contrasting Bacchus with moral reform. The session adjourned after a week of debates and sermon, with notable remarks on temperance and church unity.
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Cirverasp
Merritt Haorlburt
Wilmington Conference
Monroe
M. E. Church South
Broadbeck
Methodist Episcopal Church
Weslyans
Methodist Church
Enghab Weslyans Society
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Union
Cubs
Vonfarenca
Florida
God Templar
Christian Church
Order
Oxburn
Brechus
Poe
United States
Moloch
Bacchus
Bus
Order of Good Templere
Russians seize Oberoo amid British claim fight
Special from Jeonghai reports Russians through an American agent named Smith have seized the disputed Oberoo territory, with six Russian warships present and American vessels Detroit Yorktown Olympia and Machias nearby. Chefoo is in turmoil as Russians also seize twelve British concessions amid treaty violations. The Globe warns the action defies laws and treaties and Britain regards it as unfriendly. Mining interests surge in Alaska as 2,500 miners arrive with reports of rich finds at Cook Inlet and gold yields rising. United States Marshal Williams visits San Francisco as a strong mining season begins.
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Detroit
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Machias
United States Navy
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Globe
Shanghai
Loy
Great Britain
San Fran
United States
Marshal Williams
Sitka
Alaska
Alasks
Cook's Inlet
Yast
BOND INVESTIGATORS Fhe Committee Appointed in the Senate Today Wasamoron
A Senate committee session named a sub-committee to probe the pond satus under the Paff r resolution. Members Harris West Walthall Democrate Pist! Republican and Jones of Nevada Populiar Karl's Clover Riot Test a cure for Headache and Nervous Disease touted as fast relief, available at Keefer's Pharmacy. Also included are real estate transfers and local notices from May 9 with various deed filings and settlements. A section on household advice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Shiloh's Vitaliser, with Keefer's Pharmacy listed for sales. The Pacific Health Journal cites advice on treatment and a note on a Phoenix mining claim. The conference section outlines an Importer Pension Present at Onavenana with constitutional committee rules and voting procedures.
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Shysacate
Morrrill
Harris
West
Walthall
Jones
Nevada
M. Ib
Onavenana
MFE
Ray
Munger
Chicago
General Conference
Committee On Constitution
Jameson Raid Fails Under Rhodes Influence
The Daily Courier confirms Jameson’s raid into the Transvaal failed, blamed on Cecil Rhodes pushing reformers to revolt under the Union Jack. The plan to proclaim Charles Leonard as president and John Hays Hammond as U.S. attorney was not pursued, leaving Jameson’s faction defeated. Market notes follow with silver and lead prices.
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Cecil Rhodes
Loxpox
Daily Courier Today
Jameson
Osvaal
Charles Leonard
John Hays Hammond
Jamecos
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