Leadville Group Mines Sold Near Tombstone
The Leadville group of mines near Gleeson, about 18 miles northeast of Tombstone, was sold under bond to John Gleeson for reportedly 400000. A 25000 down payment was made via the First National Bank of Tombstone to owners Wm Holmes H T Fitch and W A Storbeck. The property, opened to 300 feet with drifting, promises immense copper sulphide reserves and aims to ship ore to El Paso Smelting Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Leadville
Gleeson
John Gleeson
First National Bank of
Wm. Holmes
H. T. Fitch
W. A. Storbeck
Guggenheim
Phelpe- Dodge
el Paso
Bank and post office changes in Arizona items
Items note receivership appointments for Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Los Angeles and Mechanics- American Bank of St Louis as agents for National Bank of Arizona. Percy P Percival receives a monthly pension of 21.4. Charles N Moore awarded an oil burner patent. Post offices in Riggs and Auleman, Yavapai County, discontinued with mail redirected to Hot Springs and Camp Verde respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchante National Bank of
Los Angeles
Mechanice-American Bank of
St. Louie
National Bank of Arizona
Percy P. Percival
Charles N. Moore
Riggs
Yavapai County
Hot Springs
Auleman
Camp Verde
Reopening of Original Workings by Copper Queen Co
The Bisbee Miner notes ongoing lower grade ore extraction at Copper Queen Company mines after months of experiments prove mass ore in early workings is now valuable. A track is laid at the old Queen incline and heavy loading of ore shifts to the Douglas smelters for flux value. Also reports dispute Governor Kibbey signing a mining fraud bill. Phoenix Republican says no bill passed both houses or reached the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee
Copper Queen Company
Worthing
Old Queen
Douglas
Ernor Kibbey
Phoenix Republican
Council
Who Says the Cow Boy Has No Show
A quirky notice describes a 23 year old actress Mise Mae Landers seeking a refined cowboy via a letter to a Tucson editor, lampooning romance in the Southwest. It notes cowboys as “gentlemen” who may swear, gamble, and attend stag parties, with the humorous claim women summon courteous conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxree
Mise Mae Landers
Postoffice
Larkspur
Cal
Montezuma's Well An Arizona Wonder
A fragmentary description locates Montezuma's Well twelve miles from Camp Verde Arizona as a basin five to six hundred feet across with steep inner walls leading to a water filled center. A writer from Science speculates the bowl formed by roof collapse of a limestone cavern, noting a similar hollow at Coon Butte with a surrounding ridge and no current water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Absat
Camp Vend
Arizona
Montezuma's
Coon Butte
Gedl Wiote
Civil Service Exam Announces Stenographer Clerk Vacancy
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a April 30 1907 examination to select eligibles for a stenographer and clerk male position at 1209 dollars yearly in the Collector of Customs Nogales Arizona with possible vacancies in other branches. Men 18 years or older may apply at once to the secretary of the examining board at the custom house Nogales Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Nogales
Arizona
Board of Examinere
Custom House
Nocales
Randolphs describe line to Nacozari Douglas area
The Cananes Herald quotes Col. Epes Randolph saying the Southern Pacific extension up the Yaqui river to Nacozari is being pushed quickly. From Nacozari it will reach a connection near Douglas, with Col. W C Greene building a line from the Sierra Madre Greene Golf Silver roads to meet an extension coming from Cananes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cananes
What Uncle Sam Pays Toward Arizona Indians
Government figures list 1900s era appropriations for Arizona Indian services. Funds cover Indian agents at San Carlos, education for Pima and Apache groups, Phoenix and Fort Mohave schools, Truxten Canyon pupils, and general Indian service costs. A $300,000 irrigation-use option for Pima lands is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Arizona
Pima Agency
Fort Mohave
Phoenix
Arizena
Truxten Canyon
Indian Service
Secretary of the Interior
Cattle Buyers Seek Feeders in Jerome District
John Norton the largest cattle feeder in the Sais River Valley and Mc Dwight B. Heard arrived in Jerome to secure feeders. They contracted for about a thousand head of two and three year old stock from Mayer Agua Fria and Cherry Creek districts for May and June delivery. Prices offered were 16 19 and 23 for feeders, but no stock could be secured north of Aultman, signaling rising cattle prices alongside hogs and a lengthy wait for prices seen in 1905 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Norton
Sais River Valley
McDwight B. Heard
Heart-Bett Ranches
Jerome
Mayer
Agua Fria
Cherry Creek
Verde Valley
Aultman
Jerome News
Arizonan Returns From Washington
Captain McKittrick a long time Arizona cattle leader visited Douglas then El Paso, after returning from Washington at the president's request. A veteran of the Spanish American War and relative of General Shafter, he is praised for raising the first U S flag over San Juan Hill and is linked to Governor Roosevelt era circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain McKittrick
Tombstone
Douglas
Walter Douglas
el Paso
Territory
Arizona
California
Douglas Dispatch
Arizona Man Finds Trouble
John Cole, who gave his address in Phoenix, was charged in Cincinnati with writing improper letters to Hylea Ged eon and Nellie Kurchareka ages 14 and 13. They answered an advertisement for a scenic theater production and left Pittsburgh to join him in Cincinnati. Police took the girls into custody. Cole returned and admitted writing the letters. He will be turned over to U S authorities. In Phoenix, Cole was once a principal, but the description in Cincinnati does not fit. The incident is viewed as a likely mistake, given Cole’s reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
John ©. Cole
Phownix
Pitteburg
Cole
Cincinnati
Hehwil
United States
Phoenix Republican
John
Phoenix
Aa Cole
Calumet & Arizona Excellent Showing Of Calumet & Arizona
Calumet and Arizona Mini company reports December year results. Gold and silver ounces totaled 255488 with production 5,098,002. Dividends paid were 2.4 million with 985 employed and a 13 increase. President Briggs notes potential new Arizona properties costing 1.575 million, payable over time. Cash and securities stand at 3.725 million versus 1.491 million prior year. Liabilities 4.006 million vs 2.495 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet & Arizona Mini Company
Briggs
Hir
Ariazona
Exenes
Arizona Moonshiner Faces Federal Prosecution in Globe
In Globe next November a federal jury will decide if Peter Swanson sold illicit spirits in Eden near Fort Thames without a government license. Swanson ran a social hall and sorghum spirits operation, claiming legality but failing to post a $1,500 bond as the case awaits grand jury action and evidence is held at Safford. United States Attorney Alexander leads the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Peter Swann
Eden
United States
Alexander
Swanson
Fort Thames
Safford
Henew
Busy Scenes at Mowry and Alta Mines in Arizona Districts
J X Curtis returns to Tucson from Patagonia and Alta districts as ore remains from a 14 foot level body about 100 feet wide. Stoping on the 300 foot level begins with 200 men employed. A 100 ton furnace and a 130 ton concentrator process ore grading over 20 percent, with high grade lead and copper ore shipped toward Patagonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. X. Curtis
Tucson
Mosty
Patagonia
Alta
Astec
Santa Rita
Alta Mine
Et ‘Ano
Ming
Arizona Tracks Crowded With Freight Cars Amid Delays
The Arizona freight system reports 1,000 carloads tied up, with goods bound for San Francisco, San Jose, and other points. California line bottlenecks and war-related issues delay movement, filling local yards and several points such as Yuma and Gila Bend. once California lines recover, freight will resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhe Ticson
Francisco
San Jose
California
Aleo
Yuma
Gila Bend
Southern Pacific
Our Railway Progress and Trade Prowess
Our article notes rapid U S railway growth surpassing England and expanding world reach for locomotives and cars. It touts Horster’s Stomach Bitters as a leading medicine for stomach liver and bowel ailments with a claim of proven efficacy and approval by drug commissioners. Col W C Greene and a four person party arrive in Canada on business after visits to Los Angeles and California points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
W.C. Greene
Canadea
Colonel Greene
Los Angeles
California
Damages Sought by Porspective Wives in Railroad Death Suit
Sue E P and S W widow Kate Kurtle and two other claimants sue El Paso Southwestern and others for 48000 dollars after Robert O Myrtle died when a train struck his car at the Texas & Pacific crossing on St Louis Street around November 18 1906. They argue defendant carelessness caused the fatal collision. Local notes mention mining prospects near Hoschucs mountains and a Tombstone visit by Charles Riggs and his comedy troupe with a photo souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Kurtle
Robert O. Murte
Murtle
Robert O. Murtle
el Maso & Southwestern Et al
Robert O. Myrtle
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Texas & Pacific
el Faso Southwestern
St Louie Street
Martie
el Paro
Herald
Rev J W Rich Leaves for California Next Sunday Pulpit Unoccupied
Thursday's Daily notes Rev J W Rich plans to depart for California in the morning leaving the Methodist pulpit vacant next Sunday International Correspondence School representative E P Grindell is visiting Rock's store exhibit. Weather observer A Moagland at Huaenuca reports Marcel 27 clear days four cloudy days and 8 tenths inch precipitation. Sheriff White compiles 39 prisoners for grand jury duty. Lottie Hater of Bisbee and Mrs Hopkins visit Tombstone locally. Mrs Hoagland and Reach remain in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rich
California
Methodis
E.P. Grindell
International Correspondence Setioot
Scranton
Rock
A. Moagland
United States
Buresti
Huaenuca Reservoir
Marcel
White
Mise Lottie Jones
Bisbee
Mes. Hopkins
Undersherit
Marriage Licenses Recently Issued in Arizona Region
The Probate Court issued several marriage licenses recently. Jobo Ortega and Clu Flutes, both of Douglas, are to wed. Joho Pinsilua and Augusta Lai tinia, both of Bisbee, plan marriage. T. M. Bowles and Trudy Pellows, both of Blates, are to wed. Fred W. Pheby of Tombstone to wed Dot Hull of Doc Luis. Albert G. Martin to wed Edith Gable, both of Bisbes. Lande Foster to wed Leo Cumins. St. Gage to wed Willa Mc Elroy, both of Bisbee. T. dudie to wed Annie Hyvidberg, both of Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid Jones
Jobo Ortega
Clu Flutes
Douglas
Joho Pinsilua
Augusta Laitinia
Bisbee
T. M. Bowles
Trudy Pellows
Bots
Blates
Fred W. Pheby
Tombstone
Dot Hull
Doc Luis
Albert G. Martin
Edith Gable
Bisbes
Lande Foster
Leo
Supervisors Act on Pipe Line Petition and Depository Bonds
The board granted H. E. Baemleing permission to lay a pipeline in the Queen and Fittle additions to Douglas. Bonds of five banks named county depositories were approved. County Surveyor McNeish reported securing the right of way for the Benson to new bridge site, settling the dispute in that area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Euperviesre
H. E. Baemleing
Queen
Douglas
McNeish
Benson
Health of Arizona To be Safeguarded
Dr. J. W. Coleman appointed by Governor Abbey as superintendent of public health in Arizona. He mails letters to county boards urging active cooperation to guard health, coordinate against contagious diseases, and prevent spread. The Arizona Board of Health includes Governor Kibbe y, Attorney General Clark, and Dr Coleman. A freight wreck near Patagonia on the Southern Pacific blocked the line, but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Coleman
Negsles
Southern Pacific
Patagonia
Barro
Noone
Indies prepare surprise event at Congregational church
From Friday's Daily the Indies of the Congregational church plan a New Years surprise for Paretey evening. A "Littecomer Skil" will be at the church with refreshments to follow. Admission is 25 cents, including refreshments, and the public is invited. Sheriff White reports saloon license payments increasing county revenue, with about 100 licenses paid so far and more expected, likely bringing in around 40 000 before all licenses are in. George Kellum of Bowie secured the first license, and about fifteen saloons have closed under the new law leaving roughly 140 to 150 still operating under the old regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
White
George Kellum
Bowie
Old
Tombstone Minstrels set for April 11 performance
Local Minstrels announce the third annual Tombstone Minstrels show on Thursday April 11 at Sehiefoltu. The program features a 15 voice chorus with Prof. Kal Joyce leading an augmented orchestra, a four piece skit, an illustrated song, and a burlesque on local affairs with a satire finale introducing Alice the Girl in the Sted Drees, plus a chorus of 20 voices. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at Werelock Beach Sitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehief—oltu
Tombstone Minstrels
Kal Joyce
Alice
Sted Drees
Operon
Werelock
Admiration For Industrial Pluck From Tombstone Mining Chief
Hon E B Gage president of Tombstone Consolidated Mining Company visited Douglas on his way east. He is a modest and approachable gentleman who grants newspaper interviews. The company’s rehabilitation efforts in the Tombstone district earn respect from the mining world and inspire admiration for industrial pluck and determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B Gage
Tombstone Consolidated Mining Company
Douglas
Tombstone
Diepateb
Southern Pacific Expands Labor Force in Mexican Projects
Southern Pacific reports larger scale operations at Cananes Yaqui River and Pacific lines near Guaymas. About 2000 to 2500 laborers are employed in gangs clearing brush, building roadbeds, and laying track. 500 to 1400 teams toil daily with predominantly Mexican peons from Sonora and Sinaloa. Yaqui workers are few, while many Japanese and Aureina laborers are en route from the Far East to Mexico.
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Southern Pacific
Cananes
Yaqui River
Sonora
Sinaloa
Mexico
Guaymas
Far East
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. Q
Edilor
Tucson Cirnan
Knights of the Muddle
Knight of the Southwest
Civil Service
Randolph
United Later
San Carlos
New Mexico
Arizonan
Washington
Calumet
Mowry
Sue E. P
S. W
Hoschucs Mountains
Santa Cruz County
Misersle
Charles Riggs
Riggs Magieal
Lcraletone
Toxnstone Errrors
Mose Lottie Hater
Chic Arse
Bacon Hospital
Douglas Gray
el Paso Emerter
Tobstone
Mr. Gray
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