Tombstone Men Strike Option on Mining Group in Dragoon Mountains
County Auditor Charles Purdon has taken a two year option for $30,000 on the Abril Herrera mining group in the Dragoon mountains near Tombstone. Work is to start within 60 days with four men employed for the life of the lease. The six to eight claims have seen surface sulphide and carbonate ore. development has used tunnels with shallow depths. Colorado parties may arrive to operate, which would benefit Tombstone by supplies, shipping access, and local spending. Escrow papers are held by the First National Bank of Tombstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Purdon
Abril Herrera
Dragoon Mountains
Slavin Guleh
Dragoons
Mole Fase
Frank Abril
Messie. Purdon and Hart
Colorado
Tombstone
First National Bank of Tomtatone
Territorial tax levy fixed for Arizona 80 cents rate
Territorial board of equalization set an 80 cent tax levy for territorial purposes in Arizona. The move follows a forecasted war impact and aims to cover the coming year’s departmental needs. With estimated territory property values between 52 and 53 million dollars in 13 counties, the levy would raise about 806 dollars, while separate levies fund bond interest for counties and cities.
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Territorial Board of Equalization
Arizona
Railroad Saloon Statute Case Pending Appeal
The Phoenix Venocrat case involves attorney KE Marke returning from Kel tin to appeal to the district court. The case concerns a saloon keeper fined $19 for maintaining a saloon within six miles of a railroad construction camp. Proceedings were postponed pending the appeal under Arizona law limiting saloons near railway works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Atetorney KE Marke
Keltin
Arizons
Emi
Taft to Visit Arizona for Grand Canyon Tour
President Taft plans a trip to Arizona on October 1 to view the Grand Canyon and meet Governor Sloan in Phoenix and Prescott. Sloan will urge the president to spend more time in the territory on the eve of statehood to learn about its needs and opportunities. The itinerary may include additional Arizona sites and other officials may accompany the tour.
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Sloan Wi Anorty
Washington
Lalt
Arizona
Grand Canyon
Sloan
Taft
Grand Canyor
Sloan Wil
Pheenix
Prescott
Will Exhibit Arizona Ores at El Paso Fair
DJ Roberts ore buyer in El Paso writes from that city about the El Paso Exposition in November. The event runs through the evening of the tricadds and will feature mining as part of a broad display including automobiles agriculture machinery and other industries. The Arizona vice presidents include Mille Tombstone Randolph Nogales Powell and others with Cananes and Douglas also represented among the vice presidents. John Mayatt is president and C Rous Jr secretary of the fair association.
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DJ Roberts
el Paso
Ameliere
Arizona
Emerting
Arena
Ruterts
JJ Ortesier
Seni
Freght
Alrelipe
Bacetall
Mille
Morenci
Tombstone
Epes Rantolph
Tucson
Titcomb
Nogales
LW Powell
Bistee
Hoval South
Glote
Holt Hindman
Bowin
Ir LD Ricketts
Cananes
Se Jn Douglas
Naconsa
Prescott Sheriff Targets Gambling in Wake of Public Sentiment
Yavapai Sheriff Jim Smith sued Prescott gamblers after a crackdown on illegal gambling following Arizona censure and an attempt to open games in Prescott. He raided a hidden blackjack room near Birch Bros. restaurant, arresting Bob Birch who pleaded guilty and paid a $100 fine.
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Arizona
Prescott
Sherif Jim Smith
Yavapai
Birch
Justice McLane
Phoenix Democrat
Mark Twain Cousin in Arizona Claims Relation
Clemmons, a maricopa resident and alleged cousin of Mark Twain, lives in Maricopa while severely crippled from a Cananea mine fall. He recalls early Salt River valley activity, says Twain was his cousin, a claim the Phoenix Gazette notes with cautious interest.
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Mark Twain
Maricopa
Salt River Valley
Clemmons
Mark Twam
Clemens
Board of Supervisors
McCrackeo
Mohave County
Phoenix Gazette
Twain
Hich
Cananea
Two Men Killed In Cold Blood In Bisbee Paper Office
A former business manager and a fellow operator were murdered by a striking printer at the Bisbee Review office. The assailant, William Vankack, shot Hoy and Bockholt at close range after entering the front door. A reporter and an officer were wounded during the ensuing chaos as the killer fled through the press room. He was captured and jailed, with officials pledging vigilance against possible retaliation. The incident stems from printer strike tensions at Bisbee Plankuck. The union denounced the act as abhorrent and condemned the violence.
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Korty
Fly
Reviee
Bistow
Aes Troy
W Nam Bockbult
Grinter
William Vankaek
Tumberone
Will White
John “Newell
Bisee Plankuck
Woodmen of the World Lodge Holds Regular Meeting
A Woodmen of the World gathering at Camp Wood No 13 drew about fifty attendees. Austin W Brown and Henry Davie were initiated, with officers including Fast Consul Paul Smith and Grand Lodge Rep Harry Shore. A Washington disaster note reports Delegate Cameron heading home to reach Arizona by August 201b.
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Woodmen of the World
John Callom
Austin W Brown
Henry Davie
Paul Smith
Harry 5Ion
George Staley
M J Coogan
C P Borrowdale
Waterman
Hal Smith
F W Jones
Grand Lodge
Harry Shore
Washington
Cameron
Arizona
Agguet
County Official Records Listing Transfers and Mortgages
A garbled compilation shows numerous property transfers and mortgage actions in Douglas and Warren districts. Names include JH Meyers, B Carer, MP Borrego, Hirst, Cathey, Bank of Bebees, Alice Le Wastin, Jobo Williams, Arizona Trust & Bank, Nannie A Ricketts, Clara A Hoerecke, Dragoon Cattle Co, First National Bank of Douglas, KS Blaine, and SN Cathey among others.
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WM Rangio
M O'Neill
Tor
Wareron
MD Lobbet Arte
Wekewen
Doulas
JH Meyers
B Carer
Warren Diets
Catheyet
Satisiaption Mortgage
Arizona Trust & Banking Co
Tom J Donohoeron
Douglas Norton Morgan Conneal
Nannie
Ricketts
Willeex
Eee
Norton Morean Commercial Cote Roe
Kickers
Clara A
Hoerecke Te Dragoon Cattle Co
Histee
Johnson
First National Banke of
Douglas
Blaine Enthal
Lemonment
Brags
Gro
Nolan
Vingte
SN Cathey
Arrore
Territorial Items Of Interest Condensed
Territorial items include a libel suit by Dr WH Cokely of Yuma against the Esaminer over a published article. Notes mention a local option election, a 1-year-old seized child recaptured near Serseblight, and assessed county values. Other items cover a mortgage, streetcar plans, a county fair, a Kansas City bound worker injured near Tucson, and Tucson Labor Day plans.
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WH Cokely
Yuma
Statehood Talk and Campaign Hopes Highlight District
A New Mexico discussion with Lee Arhott shows statehood for the territory not debated as the president assumes Congress will honor the pledge for Arizona and New Mexico. The president plans stops in both territories during an upcoming trip. The Douglas Dispatch lauds Sulphur Springs and nearby mineral areas as pivotal to the region’s future. A court hearing in Justice Irwin’s court revisits the elopement case of 16 year old Eva Bryan and George Croa. Cruz faces child stealing charges with a 250 bond set.
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Diputch Eaye
Provident
Tong
Lee Arhott
New Mexico
Congress
Arizona
George Croa
Eva Bryan
Justice Irwin
Cruz
Arrested as Revolutionists in Texas Case
In San Antonio two men Colonel Range and Thomas Serabia were arrested on charges of violating U S neutrality laws. Weapons papers and uprising documents were found at a house. Range admitted fighting in Mexico but denied involvement in the revolution plot. Sarabia is editor of a Mexican liberal party newspaper in Austin.
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San Antonio
Tex
Saya
United States
Range
Thomas Serabia
Mexico
Rangel
Lasteum
Sarabia
Austin
Liberal Party
Thomas Sarabia
Manuel Sarabia
Tucson
Dewnpaper
Canada
Local notes on visits, marriages and court action in Tombstone
Goodbody noted for OM matters during action at court. Mise Cantrell joined Douglas morning visit to friends. Wham Gray from Fairbank ranch visits. George M Land returns to Vearce home. Mire James F Duncan plans Chicago trip next week. Tombe stone visitor Tombe stone arriving. tanistedo Varela sues wife Francisca Escavera Varela for divorce in district court. Pearce resident plaintiff, Yama, ningham & Kiges attorney for plaintiff. Two marriage licenses issued in probate court: James O Brealey and Permelia Plumb of Douglas. Robert J Brown and Margaret J Fogle of Bisbee. Myrtle Beers travels to Safford. Louis Musso leaves for Bisbee. WG Gilmore and daughter to return from California next week. County bridge at Herford washed out and closed. repairs planned. Clerk HE Berner to return from Douglas on official matters. Alfred Paul in Tombstone on mining business. Rev W Meyers to come from Louisville to fill church next Sunday. County Recorder Melionaid residence replastered. L Rockfellow returns from Sante Martare with daughter. feeling better. Phoenix bartender mocked by Lincoln cent. rare pennies noted.
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Wham Gray
Fairbank
George M Land
Vearce
Mire
James F Duncan
Chicago
Eute
James O Brealey
Permelia Plumb
Douglas
Robert J Brown
Margaret J Fogle
Bisbee
Board of Supervisors
Herford
HE Berner
Arizona Bankers Meet in Globe for November Convention
The Arizona Bankers association plans its annual convention in Globe during the third week of November. A prominent California banker may be invited to speak on banking matters as the group discusses financial issues. Bisbee banker Mr Cunningham is president, with J M Ormsby of Tucson as last year’s holder of the office. The association will elect new officials and rotates the meeting city each year.
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Arizona Bankers Association
Globe
California
Cunningham
Bisbee
Asociation
J M Ormsby
Tucson
Notice of annual meeting of stockholders of Arizona & Colorado RR
Notice states the Arizona and Colorado Railroad Company stockholders will meet at the company office in Tucson to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and conduct other business as needed. Dated Tucson July 1909. Secretary Chase Walker. First publication August 1, 1909.
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Arzona & Colorado Railroad Company
Tucson
Arizona
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Casspe
Tomtetone
Tucton
Huy
Hockball
Wilmoth
Bisbee Afternoon
Inter- Union
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Jrrome
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Grabau
Harel Prev
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Flegetad
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Serseblight, Nee
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Thomas
Pear Bester
Bank of Douglas Tod A
Finney
Pose
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Ea Te
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Nibart
Fromate
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Ainever
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PG Wayatt
Carpenter
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Saturd
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Charles Schutze
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Wiley
Calfornm
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Courtland
Arthur J Henedict
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Dougive
Nooo
Charles Davis
San
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Sam Watt
Joe Hood
Tombetane
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Binbee
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Mie
Bert d Macia
Me'sin Swain
Los Angeles
Tday
JF Parser
John J Newell
Naco
CW Lates
Jones Padeck Tea Company
San Francisco
Tomb Stom
Ers
Nellie Fowler
St David
Pearch Ani
Charles W Hicks
AH Gardner
Hancheea Water Company
William Hicks
Bichee
de Thomas Winders
Mat Bowman
Sulphur Spring Valley
Jose Maria Beldeia
Daniel McFarland
Ngngto
al Turner
San Pedro
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Pete Musso
Sam Wiletts
Frenk Earle
el Pasomelter
Hershell Mining Company
AW Smith
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Europe
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J McHugh
F E Coles
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Berner
Board of Supervisor
Cochise
Goodbody
Mise
Cantrell
Bartlett
Tombestone
City
Tanistedo Varela
Francisca Escavera Varela
Pearce
Yama
Ningham & Kiges
Myrtle Beers
Safford
Louis Musso
Aie WG Gilmore
Alfred Paul
W Meyers
Louiaville
Melionaid
Toughnut Street
L Rockfellow
Sante Martare
Cal
Chase, Walker
Firet
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