Mining Work on the Hill Promises New Depths for Tombstone
The T. M. Co. advances with the tenth boiler in place powering a 2,000 horsepower system and the largest air compressor in the territory. Unwatering and rehabilitation of the Tombstone district drive forward amid losses and costly setbacks as crews expect to reach the flooded 1,000-foot level within sixty days, enabling deeper exploration and new district glory.
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Tombstone
Pum
Arizona
Phoenix Council to License Chauffeurs
Phoenix may pass a city ordinance to license chauffeurs and form an automobile board. Only licensed drivers with four years of experience would be permitted to hire out. Also note a complete change of program at the Schieffelin for Sunday night with new effects at 7 43 p m.
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Phoenix
the Schieffelin
Farewell Party for C. P. Borrowdale Family
A farewell event at the Congregational church honored C. P. Borrowdale and family as they depart Tombstone for Everett Washington. Friends expressed regret at the move but offered best wishes for their future. Borrowdale, a prosperous local merchant, longtime booster of town efforts, leaves behind many esteemed associates and memories.
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C. P. Borrowdale
Congregational Church
Borrowdale
Lomistone
Everett
Washington
Tombstone Team May Enter Contest
The Tucson and West Coast of Mexico railroad opening celebration in Tucson on May 5 6 7 1910 will feature a Grand Carnival staged by University of Arizona students. Amusements officials plan a contest between the Tucson Fire Department and other territory fire departments with a $200 prize for best firefighters. Tombstone may send a testing team if races are included.
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Tucson
Tucson Gre Department
Douglas Gre
Tombstone
School Children Free Tonight at Schieffelin
The Schieffelin hosted a program last night with Mr George Gideon providing music. Despite weather, a good attendance yielded free admission for school children and an announcement that the show would be repeated tonight.
Arizona Statehood Prospects Warm in Capitals
A Washington dispatch reports Arizona and New Mexico statehood support is strong. Senators and congressmen favor Beveridge and Bailey backed bills, with no expected opposition. Leaders say the measure should reach adjournment with the calendar ready when Beveridge is present.
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Washington
Friends of Arizona
New Mexico
Shoream
National
Friends of Statehood
Senate
Beveridge
Singles and Doubles at Schuster Park Contest
A baseball game between the single and married men teams is set for tomorrow afternoon at Schuster Baseball Park. Some singles wish to join the married side, hoping to marry someday, and Captain Smith may use them as substitutes to cover for injured teammates. The battlefield promises excitement and amusement.
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Schuster
Smith
Death of Frank Aley Arizona Writer and Miner
Frank Aley, noted Arizona lawyer writer and mining promoter, died in Douglas after a fall from a horse on Thursday night. He had resided in the territory for nearly thirty years, was famed for his mirthful writings and verse such as Down in the Deep Dark Stope, and leaves surviving brothers and sisters in Kansas. The Prospecton editor mourns a valued friend and contributor.
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Frank Aley
Arizona
Tie
Alay
Paacific Southwest
Camp Fo
Pxosixcron
Kansas
Arizona News of Interest Highlights April Events
The Maricopa county grand jury convenes April 18 as Cochise county does. Fort Whipple faces Phoenix on April 17 at the Capital City. Tempe Rebekahs plan an Old Maid Auction April 16 evening. Arizona Bankers association meets in Phoenix today. Sixty to seventy University of Arizona cadets return from Sabino canyon camping. Hardwick hotel Phoenix sold for 15000 to Nelson Bradley. Postoffice Inspector Dasiain in Winslow seeks new post office site. Territorial Engineer Giraud predicts 3500 miles of first class highways to Arizona in coming years. Chief Wickee, Moki Indian, killed by a Santa Fe passenger train near Winslow. Publication "Stepping Forward" to be monthly booster in Douglas. David Scull’s son killed by train near Phoenix. Rant Bros. to move operations back to Mexico for Southern Pacific work resumption. A white plague charity hospital for Pennsylvanians planned by Hard Opie of Tucson costs 100000. Mojave county anti saloon protests against new licenses. Colorado River at Fort Mohave near last year high. a new record likely. Phelps Dodge annual copper ore content stands at 146 pounds per ton. Tombstone schoolchildren admitted free tonight to Schieffelin show. Samuel of Pozen tease ends with misfortune.
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Fort Whipple
Phoenix
Tempe Rebekahs
Oil Line Would Reach Cochise In Planned Arizona Route
Promoters of the California Arizona Pipe Line plan a week of definite announcements. The main line from Kern County to Arizona would serve mining districts and reach Cochise County with Tombstone, Bisbee, and Douglas as key points. Early demand is estimated at 10 000 barrels daily, expandable to 20 000, with potential sales to Santa Fe and western Mexican railroads. a 90 cent saving in transport is noted.
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Kern County
Arizona
Cochise County
Tomb
Stone and Bisbee
Douglas
Bakersfield Echo
L. P.st Clair
Santa Fe
Mexico
St. Clair
Ripley
Railway interests push toward Tucson extension
Advices from Tombstone indicate agents of the El Paso and Southwestern Railway are already in Tucson examining lines to build without delay. Reports say two men from Rock Island and the Southwestern spent much of yesterday soliciting business for the Tucson route.
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Tucson
Tombstone
the Star
el Paso & Southwestern Railway Company
Rock Island
Fl Paso & Southwestern
Southwestern
BR. KR
Leeds
Krek Island
Haynes
Leave for Los Angeles Their Future Home
Mrs JH Berndt and daughter Ellen and Mrs Gelerm, mother of Mrs Berndt, depart tonight for Los Angeles to settle there. Farewell gatherings marked the departure with many regrets. Mrs Berndt, active in the Woman's Club, leaves Tombstone with numerous friends and fond memories. Mrs James Reilly, widow of Judge James Reilly, arrived from Los Angeles to manage estate matters and interests.
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JH. Berndt
Ellen
Gelerm
Berndt
Los Angeles
Portien
Woman's Club
Tombstone
James Reilly
Inter
Recovering from Appendicitis After Severe Illness
Walter Melgreen returns from Courtland visiting his parents and recovering after a month bedridden with appendicitis. He recently underwent drastic surgery and is now rapidly recuperating as friends extend congratulations on his safe recovery.
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Walter Melgreen
Courtland
Teddy
Barrow
Board Fails to Appropriate for Transcontinental Tour
At a board of supervisors meeting last night a proposal to allocate 2000 for advertising the transcontinental automobile tour by Morfoot and Ferguson of Bisbee was not approved. A letter from County Immigration Commissioner WP White said another plane in his department would use nearly all the legal appropriation, so the matter could not be acted on and the order was made.
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Supervisors
Messrs Morfoot and Ferguson
Bisbee
WP White
Exodus of Local Antlered Herd Heads to Ceremonies
About 25 elk left Tombstone today by train and auto for Bixtee to attend ceremonies tied to converting Tombstone fawns into the mysteries of Kirkdom. The innocents were handcuffed and shackled and what will happen to them remains unknown. They bade farewell to families with misgivings but courage.
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Tombstone
Bixtee
Eirkdom
Heavy Tombstone Rain Feels Like a Welcome Soak
An extended downpour drenched Tombstone last evening with heavy rain for a time. Reports from the big valley suggest the rainfall was widespread in the area.
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Min
Tombstone
Big Valley
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