Editorial Briefs Highlight Mining and Gambling Issues
Cochise county remains leading in mining and cattle, while court rulings on nuisances and theatre behavior spark debate. Salton Sea is forecast to evaporate by 1925, Prohibition trends rise, and Prescott officials face scrutiny over gambling tables. Governor Sloan urged to enforce laws and curb lawbreakers in mile high Prescott.
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Iowa Court
Prescott
Arizona
Tug Prospecton
Sloan
Opening of Reservations Sparks Claim to Public Lands
An impressive lesson on dwindling public lands for homesteads shows a scramble to settle Spokane, Couer d Alene and Flathead reservations. The article notes vast unentered county land, water supply development, and farming methods transforming barren deserts into productive acres as agricultural settlers surge. Tie Prospector forecasts Cochise county becoming a top western agricultural region within a decade.
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Spokane
Couer d'Alene
Flathead
Tie
Prospector
Cochise County
Tombstone booster press celebrates town’s growth and future
The piece lauds Tombstone Cochise County and the territory as a thriving community. It traces the Errrarn press lineage from early days to modern growth from 40,000 to 290,000 residents and predicts statehood and regional leadership. It extols ongoing civic spirit, prosperity, and prospects for Tombstone’s ascent in the Southwest.
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Tombstone
Wrexty
Eriraru
Cochise County
Issa
Evrrarit
Southwest
Profitable Industry Is Chicken Raising in Sulphur Valley
The Douglas Dispatch notes a profitable chicken raising industry could yield about 120000 annually for Sulphur Valley homesteaders in Cochise County. It cites 3024000 eggs imported yearly and 432 homesteads each planning to raise poultry, with potential income far outweighing costs and ample space for coop and range.
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Sulphur Spring
Cochise County
Douglas Dispatch
Coshire County
Dispatch
Sulphur Valley
Hot Joke From a Warm Place in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Record reports a humorous item from Phoenix noting Arizona’s heat. Weather observer 0 S Landi recalls Phoenix summers as hotter, a druggist mentions a man’s tooth melted by heat, while the Phoenix Gazette mocks the joke. A prismatic ridewalk planned for the Noble building in Phoenix will cost about 5000 dollars and promises brighter basement lighting by diffusing light into corners.
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Phoenix
Fort Worth
Texas
Aziz
Rome
Harry Applegate
Frisco
Noble
Arizona
Large air compressor to aid Tombstone mine pumps
Messrs E I Gage WF Staunton and Arthur N Gage visited Phoenix to discuss buying new machinery for the Tombstone Consolidated Mines. They aim to install a massive air compressor to power sinking pumps removing water, with expansions at the BOW-foot level and a new concentrating plant likely in the future.
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Gage
Staunton
Arthur N Gage
Phoenix
Tombstone
Phoenix Republican
FM Murphy
Tombstone Consolidated Mines Company
Gee
Sasco
Short Course in Agriculture at University of Arizona
The Prospector reports a special Arizona University of Arizona short course in irrigation farming in Tucson. It serves home seekers, offers a brief introduction to science and acts behind farming, and trains young men for higher skilled positions with rising opportunities in Arizona irrigation projects and USDA and private ditch companies.
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University of Arizona At
Tucson
Arizona
Weilwn
U.S
Targeitch
Arwense
Copper production totals shown for July at local smelters
The July copper output reports Calumet and Arizona smelter 4,20,060 pounds and Copper Queen smelter 8,640,000 pounds, amounting to a total of 12,900,000 pounds. City Attorney Fred Sutter arrived in Tombstone today from Bisbee.
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Calumet
Arizona
Douglas Dispatch
Fred Sutter
Tombstone
Bisbee
Alfalfa Flour A New Experiment at University of Omaha
A University of Omaha report describes alfalfa flour as a substitute for grain flour in bread making. The ground alfalfa meal is bleached to a creamy tint, producing loaf with a brown color and pleasant appearance. Study notes palatable results in bread and other dishes tested by students.
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University of Omaha
Nebr
Railroad survey from Winkelman to Benson rumored
Rumor from the Florentine Bridge cites Southern Pacific likely surveying a Winkelman to Benson rail line. If true, Pinal County gains a rail outlet on the San Pedro, enabling rapid development of mineral resources along the river between Winkelman and Bericon after completion.
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Florence Brvde
Pac Fle Carneyore
Winkelman
Benson
Pinal County
San Pedro
Hoses
Winkeltoun
Bericon
Check Artist Preys on Tucson Merchants
A gray-haired man with a small gray goatee defrauded Tucson merchants of about 135 dollars using bogus checks issued in the fictitious names Black Gray Green and White. Officers seek the unidentified man who cashed the first check while the other four were returned marked no account. The fraud involved a Consolidated National Bank account in the name ER Wilson with no real funds on Saturdays.
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Tucson
Consolidated National Tank
Ma Ade
ER Wilson
Applicants for Citizenship Papers Hearing Set
The court fixed final hearing for citizenship papers in November. Eight applicants remain, with three newly posted names Frenk Barna from Hungary now residing at Bistro arrived in the U S in 1806. William J Berner from Germany living in Rampey Canyon Huschuea mountains arrived in 1457 at Tia Juana California.
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Frenk Barna
Reakncrs
Hungary
Bistro
United States
New York
William J Berner
Hanover
Germany
Rameey Canyon
Huschuea Mountains
Tia Juana
California
New Postmistress and Pension Grants Noted
A Washington dispatch reports Ethel Mahern appointed postmaster at Pearce replacing B Plumridge who resigned. It also notes a $12 monthly pension granted to George W Ingersoll of Quartzsite.
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Washington
Ethel Mahern
Pearce
B. Plumridge
George W Ingersoll
Typhoid Outbreak Strikes Benson Prominent Resident Hospitalized
Wels Fargo agent Steve Roemer of Benson, a former territorial legislator, was rushed to St Marys hospital after contracting typhoid fever. A second Benson patient with the illness arrived the same day. Doctors warn the Benson outbreak is worsening with nearly fifty cases reported and some residents avoiding medical care.
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Steve Roemer
Wels Fargo Company
Benson
Polisica
Legislative Council
Tacton
St Mary's Hospital
The
Star
Roemer
Benton
Godfrey
Territorial Health
Tucson Star
Eto
Great Western Co. to Ship Courtland District Ore Soon
The Great Weaters Mining company plans ore shipments from two Courtland district halts once tracks to Mary and Humboldt shafts are finished by the Mexico and Colorado railroad. Initial ore will head to the El Paso smelter, surprising many who expected Douglas smelters to receive it. El Paso bid higher and showed eagerness to secure the Courtland ore, amid local smelter willingness to favor El Paso’s needs.
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Great Weaters Mining Company
Courtland
Ehalce
Mexico and Colorad
Mary and Humboldt
el Paro
Douglas
el Paso
EU Paso
el Pago
Daniels Resigns the United States Marshalship
United States Marshal Ben Daniels has resigned and his resignation was accepted in Washington effective September 30. He becomes agent for the Menominee Indians in Wisconsin, a post with a salary similar to his current marshalship. A Overlock is named to succeed him, with confirmation expected this week. headquarters may move from Tucson.
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United States
Ben Daniels
Washington
Daniels
Wisconsin
Territory
Tucson
Douglas
Tait
Overlock
Senate
Marshal Daniels
Roosevelt
Taft
Datiels
Storm repairs under way in Tucson and Prescott washouts
Tucson begins spending substantial funds to repair storm damaged streets. Prescott reports dangerous washouts that have made roads impassable in and near the city, highlighting widespread transportation disruption.
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Prescott
Doctors and medicine in ad pitch for Ayer products
A vintage medical ad urges readers to consult their doctor and trust physician endorsements for Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and Ayer's Pills while noting the products contain no alcohol and urging readers to ask their own doctor about use and safety.
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Ayer
Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Local officials report July treasury balances and court notices
County Treasurer Hick's July report shows receipts and balance, with $55,889.38 total for July. Bids for duplicate assessment rolls to be opened August 1. Probate court issued two marriage licenses James Cunningham and Nora A and MS Renters and Mionie Ragovich. Various residents travel for work and visits. Mayor Neale returns to Bisbee. others depart for Courtland Los Angeles Globe Hereford and Chicago.
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Chester Fearing
Theper
Queen Company
Hick
Treasury
Curti—Gillerma Vijory Arso
Tombstone
James H Cunningham
Bisbee
Nora A
el Peto
Texas
MS Renters
Mionie Ragovich
Cochise County Tax Rate Set To Rise For 1909
Cochise County tax rate likely to top $2.25 for the coming year, with the territorial levy at 82 cents and local school demands near £100,000 driving the increase. The Board of Supervisors plans to meet on the 16th to fix the rate.
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Cochise County
Eupervinara
Board of Control
Board of Supervisors
Dr Sloane Weds Mire Jennie Whitcomb In California Ceremony
Dr Sloane departed Sunday for Los Angeles where he married Mire Jennie Whitcomb on Tuesday at Emanuel church. The celebration followed at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple visited Santa Barbara then headed to Seattle. Courtland Arizona papers note Sloane’s popularity and extend congratulations. Also, cantaloupe season in Salt River valley nears end with last shipments expected August 4.
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K F Sloane
Los Angeles
Jennie Whitcomb
Emanuel Church
Parente
Santa Barbara
Seattle
Sloane
Courtland
Tombstone
Tk Paosrector
Salt River Valley
Tia
Mining Bond Notice for Arizona Claims in 1008
Miners bonded several claims to W C Humphrey at Doogles Arizona on June 10 1008. Claims Geronimo Lite de Jap Little Hope Homestake and Headhigh located in Turquinee Mining district Cochise County. Undersigned not responsible for labor supplies or contracts during the term. Dated June 10 1008.
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W. CG. Humphrey
Doogles
Arizona
Geronimo
Little Hope
Turquinee
Ing Distict
Cochise County
Seid
W. C. Humphrey
Seigne
D.W. Bnow Ta
Bow
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Albert M Sames
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Ls Angeles
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Boquillas Land & Cattle Company
Hie
Bailie L McKinney
BB McKinney
A H Emanuel
Globe
Emanuel
Martin Costulo
Theron
Onnes
O'd Pueblo
Geoge B Wilcox
Hereford
George H Neale
Williams
JD Ivers
Chicago
Arlington Hotel
Dr. Sloane
Banks of Benedicts
Cardus
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Tampa
Johnson
Cardui
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