Strange Romance Ends in Death in California and Phoenix
Alfred Scott a young Indian who wed May Grace a Phoenix white woman died at Fort McDowell and his funeral will be held after remains reach Mer ryman Moore undertaking in this city. The couple married in Los Angeles and returned to Phoenix where Scott lay ill with consumption. May Grace taught Indians at McDowell and cared for him during his illness. She has traveled here for the funeral and remains heartbroken by the outcome.
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the Gazette
Alfred Scott
Phoenix
Los Angeles
McDowell
Sheriff Hunt Balks Yaqui Ammo Plot
Sheriff Hunt received a governor’s request to thwart a reported band of forty Yaquai Indians on an ammunition run. The governor sent similar letters to southern sheriffs, citing authorities. Dealers avoid arming the Yaquis, despite past accusations of illicit shipments.
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Sonora
Great Mine Engineer Visiting Dragoons
The private car of John Mays Hammond, renowned mining expert, was sidetracked at Dragoon and he and his party have entered the mountains. His visit is considered significant as it may indicate export of Dragoon properties and would greatly aid Cochise county mining interests.
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John Mays Hammond
Dragoon
Every Watch Is a Compass
A jeweler explains how to use a watch as a compass by aligning the hour hand with the sun. The south lies midway between the hour hand and XII, with examples showing 4 o clock pointing toward II and 8 o clock pointing toward X.
Citrus Shipments Reach Sixty Cars a Day
Orange shipments through Benson and El Paso are higher than any winter, with the eastern division averaging 60 cars daily. Celery movement remains light, with only a few cars passing through the city each month.
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Benson
el Paso
Southwestern
Apache Tribe Faces Move Toward Arizona Reservations
Apache scouts complain after To klon nen’s Arizona inspection, fearing loss of 32 000 acres and liberty. Tribal council to debate future steps while Washington politics delay statehood talks and possible Foraker amendment reinstatement looms.
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Lawton
Oklahoma
To-klon-nen
Arizona
Klon-Nen
Taylor
Therritory
Fort Sill
Toklon-nep
Geronimo
War Department
Aritons
Tokinnen
Porter's Crime On Night Train Leads to 10 Year Sentence
William Thomas a Negro awaits departure from Maricopa jail to Yuma to begin a 10 year term for attempted criminal assault on Miss Lucilla Darby of Oakland California. The offense occurred on a fast moving train through Arizona while Thomas served as porter aboard the Santa Fe California Limited.
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Phoenix
William Thomas
Maricopa County
Yuma
Lucilla Darby
Oakland
Cal
Los Angeles
Arizona
Santa System
California Limited
Miss Derby
Thomas
Grist of a Dead Man Found in Grand Canyon
R H Cameron reports a badly decomposed man’s body found near the Grand Canyon river by C C Spaulding and Howard Noble while prospecting. The clothing suggests a nonviolent death. overcoat contained March dated newspapers from Los Angeles and San Francisco. mittens nearby.
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R.h.cameron
Flagstar
Grand Canyon
Canyon
C. C. Spaulding
Howard Noble
Los Angeles Times
San Francisco Examiner
Tucson Daily Notes On Local Appointments And Marriages
Undersheriff Wallace returns from Los Angeles on sheriff business. Attorney Sir Williams arrives from Farbank via Negeles. J S McNewh, Bisbee city engineer and county surveyor, in Tucson on business. Capt Kelton visits regarding Old Glory near Tombstone. General Wardwell and wife head to Santelle California for the soldiers home. E B Gage and W O N Robinson of Lombstone Consolidated leave for San Francisco to open business. Lt Thiers M Conn or and others reach agreement with Captain J H McKittrick to sell four mining claims in Turpids district, bond set at 1000 per claim. Four marriage licenses issued in probate office with names listed.
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Kelton
Old Glory
Tombstone
Tucson
General Wardwell
Santelle
California
Thiers
Mc’onnor
J. H. McKittrick
Turpids
Capt McKittrice
Mexico Eyes Sale of Lower California to United States
Official circles report open negotiations toward selling Lower California to the United States. Interest is strong in the peninsula with mining firms, many American operated, eager for U S stewardship. A Boston firm is a major landholder while foreign ownership dominates industries and land. Pearl fisheries on the eastern coast are controlled by a British company.
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City of Mexico
Lower California
United St
la Paz
Such & Trans
Stars and Stripes
Boston Corporation
Lower
California
Investigation into Bisbee mining claims foresees land fraud links
Government probes into land frauds focus on patented mining claims at Bisbee. Authorities suspect claims were struck to sell as town lots rather than for mineral use. An agent works in the recorder's office tracing entries and has visited the US Commissioner’s office. He inquires into recent entries in Sulphur Spring Valley and plans visits to Douglas and Bisbee offices.
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Bishee
Recorder’s Office
Sulphur Spring Valley
Douglas and
Bisbee
Cupid’s Friday docket lists six marriage licenses issued
Six licenses were issued in the probate court with one delayed public release until Monday. Couples: Chaco Martines and Luins Lopez of Pearce. EO Cobb and Lelia Back of Bisbee. Manuel M Brown and Placido Pena of Douglas. Miguel Pacheo and Baceliza Salazar of Benson. Heliodora Rivera and Junoa Celaya of Bisbee. New cases include Margaret Hanson seeking a divorce from Andrew Hanson on desertion and non support. WG Medigotich sues George McGillivary to quiet title. A deputy’s telegram says Collins will arrive tomorrow.
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Cupid
Probse
Chaco Martines
Luins Lopez
Pearce
EO Cobb
Lelia Back
Bisbee
Manuel M Brown
Placido Pena
Douglas
Miguel Pacheo
Baceliza Salazar
Benson
Heliodora Rivera
Junoa Celaya
Margaret Hanson
Andrew Hanson
Medigo Tich
George McGillivary
Capture of Cottine and court happenings at Tombstone
Reports detail the capture of EL Paw W Collings at Wells Fargo for transport back to Tombstone without extradition papers, and a flat outcome in a sensational case in Judge McFarland's court. Other items note smuggling charges, court sessions rescheduled due to Judge Dean, and local bond signing for Douglas school district.
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Sherif
EL Paw
W Collings
Wells Fargo
Willng
Tombstone
Sherif Bennett
Pase
el Paso
Douglas
Cash Falls
Los Angeles
Yaquis Mobilizing in State of Sonora
The article notes Yaqui mobilization in Sonora as conflicts rise with Mexican troops. It mentions attacks on ranches, killings, and a veteran frontiersman sense of enduring hardship, highlighting prospect of mine development and regional unrest near the Yaqui River.
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Sonora
Industrial School a Busy Institution
Visitors Hon Eugenio H GayonofC and Interpreter Lartien toured Territorial Industrial School in Besnox Arizona. Captain Stone explained strict military discipline, daily routines, and student work from brick making to gardens. Superintendent Mahoney plans a brick laundry, legislature relief sought. Gayon noted school efficiency and planned Cananea municipal school house.
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Besnox
Arizona
Eugenio H. Gayonofc
Lartien
Territorial Industrial School
Stone
Supt Mahoney
Gayon
Cananea
Jos Busu
Lawmaking pauses for poem praising Arizona in House
A Washington dispatch reports members of the House paused national business to read a poem by Charlotte M. Hall extolling Arizona. The verse received loud applause as Captain Kelton returned from a mining trip to Boston.
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Washington Dispatch
House of Representatives
Charlotte M. Hall
Arizona
Easter Tide Displays Bright Windows Across Town
Easter decorations bloom as children press to shop windows to glimpse eggs toys and bunnies while parents juggle chores and tours. A University of Arizona mining party tours Tombstone Consolidated properties and plans stops in Globe Clifton Morenci returning after three weeks. travelers include Mesers Gebb Clegg Kilgore Beye Moore Holly Professor Tolman and Dv Jedhmut.
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Buster
Santa Claus
Clase
University of Arizona
Tucson
Tombstone Consolidated Company
Arizona
Douglas Histee
Cananea
Globe
Clifton
Morenci
Tria
Mesers
Gebb
Clegg
Kilgore
Beye
Moore
Holly
Profesora Tolman
Dvjedhmut
Pary
Benson
Friday Visitors and Local Notables Stop in Bisbee
From Friday's Daily Jos Malheim of Bistee was in the city on a short visit returning this morning. W A Bateman and Willy of Howson Michigan were in the city. Sweeney, Grad Matter of the Order of Eastern Star observed. Mis dus Marie left this morning, will stay a few days as guest of Miss Monell. County Surveyor NeNeieh returned home in Bisbee after a stay here. Ex Probate Judge C. Jostwick of N comin today on le geathers. Treasurer Gainestus returned to Douglas on business. Doc Goodwin, cattleman now in Santa Rosa County, announced candidacy for sheriff of San Cruz County. William for San Francisco this morning to visit family. Jas Hagan left yesterday for Bisbee on business. Gordon of Bisbee spending days here. Iron worker in improved condition and hopeful for return. TA Lewis a show drummer from St Louis in Bisbee. Parsons a commercial man from San Francisco in town. JC Radicate and Wm Brakefick of Herefons in the city.
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Green
Bush
Nicerar
Pontia
Burts J
Arizona
Mule Mountains
San Pedro
Mr. Bush
Sonora
Parsons
San Francisco
JC Radidate
Brakefick
Sf Herefons
Possible Colorado and Arizona railroad link eyed for coal markets
Reported plans foresee a Colorado & Arizona line joining Southern Pacific and Union Pacific branches to resume work when snow melts. Exact joining point unclear, with Globe or Deming among possible sites. Construction halted by last winter snows near Durango while Farmington Colorado progressed. completion would access Durango coal fields and lower winter heat coal prices.
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Colorado & Arizona Railroad
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Globe
Gila Valley
Deming
Durango
Farmington
Colo
Arizona
New Mexico
Oath of Senior Partner Filing in Toledo Firm
Frank J Cheney, senior partner of F J Cheney and Co, swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each in presence. Dated December 6, 1886, before Notary A W Gixasos. Also mentions internal Catarth Cure and Wesey Co testimonials.
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Frank J. Cheney
F. J.cheney & Co
Toledo
Fim
A.W. Gixasos
F. J. Wesey & Co
Yaqui Indians Said Crossing Line Prompt Treated Alarm
Reports from Nogales and Fort Baja indicate Yaqui bands, about forty strong, may have crossed the international border into Mexico and entered the Pajarito mountains. Ranger Sergt Olds was ordered to move with troops to verify the rumors as Colonel Steadman arranged transfers from Fort Bunchuea to the mountains.
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Arizona Ranger Iy
Douglas
Pajarito Mountains
Cental Sonora
Sergt. Olds
Rangers
Nogales
Pajarites
Fifth C Cavalry
Fort Bunchuea
Steadman
Fifth
Japan rises among world powers amid war gains
The note highlights Japan as a rising great power after a swift two year period and recent successes in the war with Russia, noting international attention and influence on global affairs. It also advertises Hustetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for indigestion and related issues, claiming broad benefits including liver tone and blood purification. It urges careful use with a private stamp on the bottle.
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Japan
Russia
Bold burglary hits U.S. Marshal in his own den
The tale reports a burglar entering the home of Marshal Daniel during the early part of the week, conducting a casual tour of the house before entering the marshal’s room and stealing about fifty dollars from his trousers. The incident is described as a brazen act of theft committed in the marshal’s private space.
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Daniel
Burelar
United States
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E B Gage
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Jett Milton
Immigration Service
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Dean
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Wilcox
ER Carson
Interior Department
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Board of Supervisors
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George W Vandermark
Sam and Hen Frankenberg
Arizona Noble Duke Gold and Copper Mining Company
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Bateman
Wily
Howson, Michigan
Sinit
Doug
Sweeney
Order of Eastern Star of the
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NeNeieh
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Gainestus
Doc Goodwin
Willeax
Santaraz County
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St. Louis
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ToLevo
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