Will Strengthen Arizona Levees Amid Yuma Threat
A War Department report from Los Angeles recommends immediate strengthening of Yuma area levees on the Gila and Colorado rivers due to rising water from the Yuma irrigation project. The Reclamation Bureau dam raises water pressure, prompting action. Delegates Cameron and federal authorities expect rapid work and later seek congressional funds.
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Washington
War Department
Engin
Los Angeles
Gila
Colorado
Yuma
Reclamation Bureau
Cameron
Emery
Congress
Easter Services Across Local Churches Highlight Music and Programs
The Congregational church outlines Sunday services with morning and evening worship and Easter music selections by the fall choir including Hosanna to the Son of David and Christ is Risen. The Methodist church lists Epworth League at 7 pm, prayer meeting at 7:30 pm, and Sunday School at 9:00 am with an open invitation to attend. The Catholic Church offers Mass times at 6:00 am and 9:90 am with Sunday school at 10:30 am and Rosary plus Benediction at 7:49 pm. An advertisement promotes Manzan Pile Remedy promising immediate relief for piles at 30c, sold by Frank Yaple.
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Son of
David
Christ
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Wed Heart Catholic Church
Sa. mi
Frank Yaple
Explanatory and For Justice Defends Benson School
County School Superintendent EA Stover told a Bisbee reporter the recent Benson school trouble report was misleading. He notes schools closed for one day and then returned to normal, while Mrs Mary Burke denies any unruly pupil issues and contends the report should not have been publicized.
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Mary Burke
Benson
EA. Stover
Rcent
Bisbee
Burke
Probate Court Doings On Three Estates Reported
In the matter of the estate of Con D Sullivan the court appointed Wm Davis Chas Malcom and Mack Cleveland as appraisers for the paid senate. In the estate of H B Witherell an order sets April 21 1909 at 10 am as the hearing day for final account. For the estate of D O Chapman the court modified the prior distribution plea declaring the January 30 1908 distribution void and ordered a new distribution.
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Con D Sullivan
Wm Davis
Chas Malcom
Mack Cleveland
Senate
H B Witherell
Chapman
Metz Returns From Douglas After Sperry Death Inquiry
T Metz travels from Douglas to Bisbee for Sperry death funeral and tells Miner reporter Sperry did not die by his own action. He says Sperry slipped from shaft edge in Courtland during strong wind and fell accidentally. Also mentions Gabriel B Pope, detained from Trinidad by relatives, insane seeking ranch to feed sheep alleging world ownership. Denver exam finds him incurable.
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T. Metz
Bisbes
Douglas
Mots
Sperry
Great Western
Courtland
Bisbee
Mperry Wa
Gabriel B Pope
Sante Fe
Trinidad
Colorado
Denver
Territorial items of interest and local developments
The Dispatch notes Dr. James Douglass's late spring visit linked to a potential annual dollar dinner by the Douglas chamber of commerce and mines. It reports Forest Supervisor Drake receiving seedling pines for planting across the Coconino forest reserve and highlights Laguna dam’s successful completion as a major engineering feat. It covers plans for a grand colonization project by George H. Maxwell in Salt River valley via H. S. Latham company land purchase near Scottsdale and Rural Home Association subdivision. Also includes local advertisements for cough syrups and medicines and a note that board at the National Restaurant starts April 16 at $1 per day.
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James. Douglass
Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Mines
Dispatch
George H. Maxwell
Salt River Valley
Saya
CAME FROM COCHISE CAME FROM COCHISE
A Coast press account credits the Los Angeles Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals with halting a cattle shipment from Cochise County Arizona en route to California. Captain W. H. McKittrick, a major Arizona stock owner, allegedly owned the cattle. The piece notes compassionate intervention by humane workers.
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Coast
Los Angels Society For the Prevention of
Ths
California
Good Samaritans
Cochise County
W. H. McKittrick
Arizona
Captain McKit
Cattle Rescue Moves Under Crowded Range Strain
Captain McKittrick cites drought and feed scarcity as causes. Distressed cattle were loaded aboard ships and sent to grazing grounds to a more humane response than slaughter. He holds mining interests in Cochise County and Dragoons and seeks humane society protection and damages through California attorneys.
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Tombstone
McKittrick
Cers
Cochise County
Dragoon Mountains
Humane Society
California
Two Afflictions to Create Sorrow
Deaths reported in the city as James C. Kaylor a lather from the family of Mrs Jack White and Mrs M Davis died after a prolonged illness at his daughter Mrs Davis residence. He was 16 years old and had lived in the territory for years, recently from Phoenix. Funeral is set for tomorrow. Separate notice from Reno New showing Marion Murphy Sheriff White’s niece died yesterday. Prostrate Providence extends sympathy to the bereaved families.
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James C. Kaylor
Jack White
M. Davis
Mra
Davi
Phoenix
Reno
New
Marion Murphy
Reward Offered by Governor in double bounty case
A $250 reward was posted by Governor Kibbey for the arrest and conviction of Dave Roberts, alleged murderer of Don D. Sullivan in Graham County near High Creek, February 22. Sheriff and district attorney seek capture within six months and 60 days to claim. Graham County Supervisors add another $250, making $500 total. Sheriff Anderton issued circulars describing Roberts as about 29, 5'11" to 6' tall, 160–170 lbs, with gray eyes, and a quick step. he operates in Cochise and Graham counties Arizona and has a goat business background.
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Kibbey
Dave Roberts
Don D. Sullivan
Co~chise
High Creek
Graham County
Gra
Ham County
Anderton
Con Sullivan
Roberts
Cochise
Graham Counties
Arizona
Organize New Arizona Board Members Named
The territorial Embalming Board met in Phoenix to organize with C. C. Parker of Tucson as president HM Moss of Prescott as secretary and L Easterling of Phoenix as member. Regular meetings set for the second Monday in November with place at Phoenix. special sessions may be called after fifteen days notice. By laws were adopted.
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Phoenix
C. C. Parker
Tucson
HM. Moss
Prescott
L. Easterling
Hased
Mining Work on the Hill at T C M Co Reveals Rich Ore
Development at the T C M Co on the hill shows a large high grade ore body at the 700 foot level of the pump shaft with gold silver and lead values. Silver Thread shows strong lead and silver grades with new ore bodies opened in virgin ground. North West shaft has new ore bodies and shipments to El Paso mills. West Side work, Tribute shaft and drift connections are planned along with drifts and crosscuts on multiple levels. Experts hired by John Hays Hammond support the ore trend toward the west and north, while arrangements with Pueblo Melting and Refining will handle lead ores rich in zinc for better returns.
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T. Co
North
el Paso
West
Tombatone
John Hays Hammond
Pueblo, Bmelting and Refining Company
Dow
Kibbeys Future Plans and Career Move
Governor Kibbe said he has not been told when he will be succeeded by Governor Sloan. He expects a prompt departure from office and plans to resume law practice with Abbey Sennett Bennett in Phoenix where he has been a passive member during his term.
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Kibbey
Phoenix Republican
Sloan
Ship of State
Livestock Sanitary Board Faces Staffing Struggles
The Livestock Sanitary Board contends with ranger layoffs after a repeal, leaving inspectors short as counties await appointments from supervisors. The piece notes a chicken dinner event at National Restaurant and signals local baseball reorganizations amid rising county pennant fever.
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Tombetone
Lower Summer Excursion Rates From Arizona Inland Points
Reduced summer excursion rates to eastern points from Arizona will be 8 to 12 dollars lower than previous years. Ticket sales at the reduced prices begin soon. The change follows a new rate system basing fares on points between the coast and El Paso with El Paso as the bearing point instead of Los Angeles.
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Arizona
el Paso
Los Angeles
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County Rangers
Boards of Supervisors
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