Territorial items of interest condensed
Dreamland theater in Globe destroyed by fire on Tuesday, with four nearby residences damaged and two ignited by embers. Land deals near Prescott involve 32,000 acres purchased by Col K P Thayer and Rep James E Watson for a dam on Willow Creek, creating a 110 foot high structure and a 5000 acre foot daily canal. In Tucson Randolph offices report railroad track work from Tucson toward the coast to resume next spring. Indian affairs suspend J B Alexander and aides pending inquiry at Sacaton. Gregory lodging house in Phoenix burned, killing guests in 25 rooms, loss about 6000. Yequi dance near Tempe drew large crowds, with peculiar customs noted. Dominican mission in St Marys Phoenix to last two weeks, Rev Brockbank and Rev O’Brien leading. Oaste editor reaches 63, Civil War pension eligible. Bernado, actress, visits mission. Chinatown raid leads to opium smuggling indictments, Dick Louep prominent. Phoenix council to address sewer rent nonpayer. Velas and Saldate sentenced to life for murders of three Nogabe Chinamen. Phoenix Board of Trade elects McClintock. city bonds sold to Cincinnati firm. Warren district inoculation drive targets 200 men for typhoid immunity.
Cochise County Population Figures from Thirteenth Census
Population figures for Cochise County Arizona and its minor civil divisions are listed from the Thirteenth Census official count. Districts and precincts include Bakersville, Bowie, Brookline, Curr Canyon, Cochise, Copper Queen Ranch, Dos Cabeza, Dorado, Fairbanks, Forrest, Fort Bowie, Hereford, Huachuca, Johnson, Lowell, McNeal, Naco, Paradive, Pirtle, Portal, San Simon Valley, Tombstone areas, Warren, West Huachuca, Waitewater, Willcox, Benson, Bisbee, Courtland, Douglas, Gleeson, Pearce and remainder of county with varying counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochier
Arizona
Cochise County
Bakersville
Bowie
Brookline
Curr Canyon
Cochise
Copper Queen Ranch
Dos Cabeza
Don Luis
EE Dorado
Fairbanks
Forrest
Fort Bow Hettern
Hereford
Huachuca
Johnson
Lowell
McNeal
Naco
Paradive
Pirtle
Portal
San Simon Valley
South Bieber
Tombatone
Tombstone Sity
Upper
Tombstone Canyon Dist
Warren
Ea West Huschuca
Reeinet
Waitewater
Willcox Provinct
Benson
Bisbee
Courtland
Douglas City
Gleeson
Pearce
Dies Of Wounds Received At Agua Prieta
George L. Puckett died Tuesday morning from wounds suffered in the Agua Prieta firefight. He had been visiting Gleeson and went to Douglas last Thursday seeking work. He supported the insurrectos and crossed the line Monday into rebel trenches, where he was wounded and killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Puckett
Agus Prieta
Young Puckett
Gleeson
Douglas
Forest Fire Threatens Tombstone Water Supply Area
A fierce forest fire roars in the Huachucas near Hunter's canyon threatening the Tombstone water supply watershed and timber range. Troops from Pt Huachuca have been called to fight the blaze as observers note heavy prior timber damage and uncertain origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Hunter's Canyon
Escyon
Ramary Canyon
Hurchuca Water Company
Water Company
Huachuca
Pt Huschuca
Fourth of July plans aim to break records in Tombstone
The board of trade will discuss preparations at its next meeting as the county seat braces for a record breaking Fourth of July. Social notices include Mr and Mrs George Walee returning from California and planning to settle in Tombstone, a quiet Agua Prieta scene, Decoy Twomey funeral set for tomorrow, Rev P H Bodis to preach near Sunday for, and D L Cummings winning the county hitless'e auction for 91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebec
Board of Trade
District Court
George Walee
California
Tombstone
Decoy Twomey
P. H. Bodis
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sundey Fora
A Ride Across the Sulphur Spring Valley Speciety
A descriptive note highlights spring flora and fertile plains in Sulphur Spring Valley with plowed fields and fragrant Chiricahua mountains. It mentions mining activity near Pearce with Los Angeles and San Francisco capitalists, plans for a small mill at Gold Queen Courtlach, and the relocation of the Great Western line’s property as areas show signs of revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiricabus
Suarie
Pennsylvania
Matley
Cochise
Pearce
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Florine
Commonwealth Extension
Courtlach
Great Western
Jan
Arizona Churches Unite to Fight Tuberculosis
In a united effort churches across Arizona will devote the Sunday of April 30 to readings against tuberculosis. Ministers from many churches will deliver sermons and lectures filled with facts on causes, prevention, the disease’s course, and national efforts to combat TB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ari
Stuberculos
Come Across Line to Escape Rebels
Reported escapees from an insurrection fled toward the Orient but feared capture. Seven Chinese men were taken near Naco and Lewis Springs and brought to Tucson late Monday. They will likely receive a sentence today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Naco
Lewis Springs
Tucson
Retired Mexican Border Rebels Captured Near Hereford
One Chinaman captured by Inspector Heath near Hereford as six more were rounded up by Inspector Jef Mil top in the Lowia Spring vicinity. The men, some of whom were English brewers, said they crossed the line to escape the insurrection and feared death if they remained on the Mexican side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipepector Heath
Hereford
Jef Miltop
Lowia Spring
Counterfeit Coins Reported in Arizona and Texas
Tombstone reports counterfeit half dollars and quarters circulating in southwest Texas over three months. Soldiers and others warn of highly convincing fakes that pass the eye but fail resonance tests, with thousands suspected in circulation across the region and possibly extending westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Texas
Arizona land rush climaxes with young marriage and death
A young man under twenty one sought a homestead in Douglas but could not qualify as head of family. He quickly married, then died on a 160 acre tract of land, marking a peak in the current rush for Arizona land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglat
Mexico to Establish Dry Farming Experiment Plan
Mexico moves to create a system of experimental dry farms under federal control. A division chief confirms a program headed by officials from the Dry Farming Congress to field tests in Sonora starting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Zheng
Remoue Interlucioe Etrife
Laure Viates
Divisson
Department of Fomento
Dry Farming Congress
T Ccntive
Br. Log
Romuly
Tombstone Chosen as Safest County Seat Now
Letter from W. Shilliams argues against moving county seats to Benson or Douglas. He praises Washington’s veto on a court house removal bill, warns of gunfire risk from Mexico and civil unrest if moved, and endorses Tombstone as the permanent seat for stability and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengon Arizons
ILI
Washington
Court House
Douglas
Bisbee
Federsie
Sourredos
Mexico
Washington, DC
Nogales
Wearn
Benson Ae
W. Shilliam
Mexican Federals Establish Camp on Boo River Near Yuma
Information reaching Yuma reports Gomel Mayor authorities establishing a camp on the Boo River with a force of 350 men and 150 non combat personnel. The report notes the presence of federal troops and a sizable support contingent in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomel Mayor
Boo River
Yuma
Grand Lodge Officers Elected at Annual Convention
Grand master A A Ferguson of Douglas heads the officers slate for the Grand Lodge. Other posts filled include Deputy grand master R J Longmoor Mees grand warden J M W Moore secretary George A Mints of Phoenix and treasurer A Anderson. Representatives J A Lass leay and WE James from Citton and Phoenix respectively. N A Morford AW Smith and LE Rice named trustees. Morenci designated for next convention in 1912. Ferguson marks his 17th consecutive term as grand secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phownix
AW Smith
Tucson
LE Rice
Morenci
Miots
Douglas
Convention City
Tomberene Troop Plans Peace Meeting For Scouts
The Tomberene troupe of Rey scouts of America schedules a peace meeting Sunday at 3 PM at Congregational Church. Program includes several musical numbers and an address on Peace Scouting by Rev Herbert Deck. Delivers a talk on the Boy Scout Movement and hopes for a greeting letter from foreign nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Scouts of America
Congregational Church
Herbert
Telin
Scouts
Rome
Scoute of Foreign
Iande
Tomtetune Troup
Boy Scout
Aquebec
Canada
Tombstone
Seature Tite
Hoy
Passing of a Former Tombstoner Denny Twomey
The death of Denny Twomey, from heart failure, shocks Tombstone residents. Highly regarded, he spent his youth in Tombstone, with memories of early life and ambitions shaping a life once celebrated by public esteem. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family in this sudden loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Twomey
Dewcy Twomey
El Paso and Southwestern Plans Extension to Tucson
El Paso and Southwestern railroad management reveals a map of its contemplated right of way to Tucson. The filing indicates the extension is definite and that legal proceedings are prepared in advance of construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso and Southwestern Railroad
Ihs
Tucson
Iiv
el Paso and Southwestern
Secretary of Arizona
Illegal liquor licenses exposed by city marshal
The Globe city marshal identified major parties involved in illegal liquor licenses. Emphasis was placed on the illegality of selling liquor to townspeople and drunkards. Names of several identified habitual drinkers were posted with keepers cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Shete
Globe
Local notes from Tombstone area parish and school events
The Sunday school plans a Children's Day program for May 21 with Superintendent E H Reeves naming a committee including Mrs J A Rockfell and Rev Deck. Tombstone public school ends the year with a summer break starting May 26. commencement at Central School in late May. Elke lodge dance postponed to May 27 in memory of Denny Toomey. Miss May Chamberlain returns from Nogales where she covered the district court. Mrs Harry Eckerman and Mrs Axtell visited Bishops. Jobe Rock showcases new summer dress goods in the window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Church
E. H. Reeves
Mra. J. A. Rockfell
Deck
Central School
Elke’ Lodge
Bisbes
Denny Toomey
Mies Siay Chamberlain
Nogales
Diestrict
Death of an Infant Child
Mr and Mrs Ed Huston mourn the loss of their three week old infant child who died last evening The funeral service was held at the house at three this afternoon with Rev P H Bodkin of the Methodist church officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Huston
P. H. Bodkin
Methodist Church
Sword Proved to Be Mightier Than Pen Debate Result
In a high school debate this morning the topic resolved that the pen is mightier than the sword. Mrs Lillian Choate and Jesse Sand argued for the pen while Norman Abell and Dedridge Ivey defended the sword and won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Choate
Jesse Sand
Norman Abell
Dedridge Ivey
Rev Bodkin speaks at Central High School address
The Rev. P. H. Bodkin of the Methodist church visited Central School this morning and addressed the High School pupils and others in a moving and profitable manner. The girls enjoyed the talk and called for a return visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Bodkin
Methodist Church
Tombstonites Attend Funeral for Denny Twoomey
Denny Twoomey funeral drew many Tombstone residents with officials like County Recorder McDonald Probate Judge Goodbody Undersheriff Hopkins Deputy Sheriff Waio Chief of Police Hrevin and District Attorney Williams among those traveling to Bisbee. Friends sent tributes for those unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee
Denny Twoomey
McDonald
Goodbody
Hopkins
Waio
Ponicey Hrevin
Williams i
James Marra
Miss Cowan Retains Progressive Whist Club Crown
Miss Sadie Cowan won ten of twelve games to retain the club championship at last evening’s Progressive Whist Club gathering. A tie for the “baby” prize between Miss Cantell and Mr Telin was shared, and Mr and Mrs Lee Horchowena hosted a delightful evening with decorated parlors and fragrant roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Cowan
Mert
Canteell
Telin
Lee Horchowena
Cob at Friday Exom Recap
Fragmentary sports note lists players Benedict Cantrell Giddings Ed Hicks Von Kuchentecker Waeroer Telio and others after a refreshment break. The text is garbled with names and terms, making a coherent event unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Cantrell
Cae
Giddings
Moontreemaren
Ed Hicks
von Kuchentecker
Waeroer
Telio
More Troops for Agua Prieta Reported Arrival
A Nogales dispatch says eight federal troops with horses will travel by special train from Turin to Agua Prieta to reinforce the garrison. Forty federal soldiers are expected on the morning train to enforce the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turin
Aga Prieta
Agua Prieta
No Fighting at Juarez Reported After Ultimatum
El Paso dispatch notes no fighting at Juarez by 4 p. m. despite sensational rumors and hourly attack reports. An ultimatum from Matero promised attacks by 3 p. m. today, but no combat had occurred at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Juarez
Matero
Trains Carrying Iowa Troops to Arizona Frontiers
Three oilized trains from Fort Des Moines Iowa head to Arizona stations to protect American interests during the Mexican war. Each train carries about twenty men and equipment with mounts wagons and baggage. One train aims for Douglas while two target Fort Huachuca and Nogales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.P
Arizona
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
Mexico
Jmen
Douglas
Fort Huaschuce
Nogales
Pleasant Farewell Musicale Honors Hazel Yoko
A high school musical club hosted a farewell musicale for Hazel Yoko and her brother Walter Yoko who depart for Nevada. Mise Lilian Choate organized the event with guest performances and a chorus rendition of So Long Hazel. Attendees included Ollie Fowler, Do Fowler, Iria Meade, Hazel Yoho, Lillian Whoate, Jesse Sanders, Ernest Ivey, Willie King, Walter Yobo, and Arthur Harwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Lilian Choate
Mise Hazel Yoko
Walter Yoko
Nevada
Mies Yoho
Mies Choate
Hazel
Ollie Fowler
Do! Fowler
Iria Meade
Hazel Yoho
Lillian Whoate
Messra Jesse Sanders
Ernest Ivey
Willie King
Walter Yobo
Arthur Harwood
New Cases Filed In Both Courts Incomplete Estate Orders
New cases filed in both courts include the estate of William Storbeck with an order appointing Marthe Storbeck as administratrix and a decree settling the account and distributing the residue, cash on hand and specific land. Other estates and guardianships are listed with various dates for bearings, letters, and appointments, including Julius Krentz Dan H Faulk Maxgte Sandstrom and John Kowalski. The notices show appointments, bearing petitions, and show cause orders across multiple estates and guardianships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Storbeck
Marthe Storbeck
Sarah Frowd
Ellen Bonde
Alfred Bonds
Tombstone
M Grimes
C Fendereon
Julius 1
Krentz
Joseph G Krentz
Dan H Faulk
John J.bowen
John Kowalski
Maxgte Sandstrom
Fred Sandstrom
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Dreamland
Aurops
Lonesome Valley
Prescott
Caetero
Col K. P Thayer
James E. Watson
Indiana
Willow Creek
Randolph
Saca—ton
J. B. Alexander
Department of Indian Affairs
Gregory
Phoenix
Tempe
Barelwaye
Eseter
K. 5. Brockbank
J. D. O'Brien
St. Mary's Church
Phoeviz
Oaste
Mme. Bernhardo
Deeatisle
Dick Louep
Chinatown
Harry Creighton
United States
Alexander
Velas
Saldate
Bostmaster
James H. McClintock
Ebossa
Phosvix Board of Trade
Fee
Phorwix
Uoerd
Tuprivinore
United State Tank Trust Company
Cincinati
Warren District
F. Williams
Tucson Star
Morea Prieta
D.L. Cummings
C. C. F. Grand
Boy Scouts
Peace Meeting
S. W
Vauit
B Bus
Howsll Und Demarest
Roperty
Harry Eckerman
Axtell
Bishes
Jobe Rock
Miss Cowan
John F White
Jesse Moore- Aunt Company
Harts
Seavant
Letson
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