Territorial items of interest condensed
A long list of local notes from Prescott and surrounding areas. Illness from eating tongue sandwiches. Territorial tax needs $740620. Mines, bullion, and shipments. accidents in rail and mining work. roads funding. labor union activity. local elections and other community updates. Notable names include Hen Hartwick, Arthur H. Thompson, B. L. Lunceford, George Rohurnick, Frank Carter, Claud S. Pugh, and J. Gonzales. The report reflects early 1911 Arizona mining, infrastructure, and public safety concerns.
Local News from Tombstone and Surroundings
Thursday's report covers visits and arrivals in Tombstone including MT Fisher and wife at the Fisher ranch, Win Cavansgh returning to Nogales, Wa Goodman in town, and William McPherson traveling to Los Angeles. Also noted are marriage license news, Grace Lamry’s return from Douglas, Mrs. Lewry’s foot injury, and legal notices involving Attorney C. Anderson. Additional items include Sage Hill health updates on George Stafferty, Pete Hook’s arrival from El Paso, and Assistant District Attorney E J Flanogan handling criminal cases ahead of the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Flanoigan
Bisbee
Williams News
Nelson
Arizona
Tombstone Eagle Prize Winner Revealed
Oureagle, described as the largest in the state, received favorable notices from papers of the new state. From his perch in Toiltrode he set up the loudest scream upon hearing joyful news. The Prospector eagle easily took the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oureagle
Prospector
Political Slates and the Primary System
Political slates are being prepared for state offices under the primary system. Any voter may run if he gathers the required petitions, and forming slates is harder than in the past.
Douglas International hints at Cochise candidate for state legislature
The Douglas International suggests that The Prospector may pose as a Cochise candidate for Arizona's first state legislature. The transition from a baby show judge to legislator is noted with humor as the paper declines to comment further for many reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas International
Prospector
Arizona
Statehood calls to office in Arizona patriots rally
The piece notes Arizona patriots view statehood celebrations as a call to office with Democrats guiding the new ship of state. It mentions a Daniel figure as judgment aligned with the moment. A New York court allows force in collecting a bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Patriots
Arizona
Democrats
Daniel
New York
Passing of Former Tombstone Resident Wm J Slaughter
Wm J Slaughter died in Doucine Wednesday after a three year illness. A Tombstone native, he spent his school days there and achieved success in commercial life. Friends mourn the loss as tuberculosis ended a promising career. The Protractor joins the bereaved family in extending condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm J. Slaughter
Dougine
Tombstone
Seieuaheee Witios Sean Po Dae Paes Regen
Fragmentary OCR text provides limited readable facts. The piece mentions names and places in a garbled form without clear event, date, or outcome. Readers should consult the original page for coherent details and context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seieuaheee Witios Sh
Sean Po — Dae
Paes Regen
Drink Poisoned Beer Fatalities At Cabin
Two men known as Tin One Johnny and William Miller are found dead in a cabin near Went Peecott. The victims reportedly drank beer poisoned by a goe fruit poison, with one dying painlessly and the other likely in the same manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iort Organ
Tin
Johnny
Willismn Miller
Went Peecott
Heth
Well Completed At Poor House
The county poor farm well is finished and accepted by the overseers. Contractor Moeckey completed the contract, and the well reaches 700 feet in depth with water within twenty six feet of the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euperreors
Moeckey
Ore Shipments Rise in Tombstone Mining District
Steady ore flow continues under Tombstone Consolidated Mines Co. with shipments from Oldean and other mines increasing. Superintendent Douglas Gray oversees one hundred tons daily planned for three major smelters, signaling growth and possible new Colorado miners joining the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Chlriders
Tombstone Concalidated Mines Co
Uly
Douglas Gray
Kapran
Douglas
Colorado
Eichers
Needle Ends Long Journey in an Odd Tale
A strange old needle, lost for years, resurfaces in a tale from Alieata City Vicery. Bit nitand C Gaskill recall the tool found after a child’s fall and a long memory search. The needle’s journey spans a decade, finally reappearing amid medical and personal hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alieata City
Naina
Lightning Strikes Couple During Storm in Miami
A couple were struck by lightning near their tent as a storm roared through Miami. The man, Joe Tynan, and his spouse were knocked down as floodwaters flooded the area, with Tynan needing assistance to free himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Ratton
Burt Willreeuser
Tn Tower
Miami
Joe Tynan
Electric Headlights For Locomotives
Locomotive units of the Pacific company are to be equipped with electric headlights for safer night operation. The system replaces oil torches with electric illumination controlled from the engine cab, reducing the need for hand lighting during night fueling and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locompreree
Soutss Oo Paeile
Sacramento
Arizona's Wealth Over 92 Million in Territory Plans
The territorial board reports assessed property valuation in Arizona at about 94.32 million dollars an increase from prior figures. Kaneany City dispatches note a possible Monday strike by railway workers tied to the Hareiman line affecting 25,910 men, with rail traffic feared to halt if the order is issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territorial Board
Alierna
SUL Bs
Ieet Post
Kaneany
Mahimiete
Hareiman Linae
Brief Session of District Court Notices September 5
Word from Associate Justice Fletcher M Dean to hold a district court session in Torrst on Thursday September 5 for legal business. Matters include a citat ion case to prove cattle ownership seized by Cattle Inspector Porter Mc Donald and a habeas corpus matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrst
Triat
Fletcher M Dean
Douglas
District Court
Turaday
Porter McDonald
Unclear OCR Records Mixed With Names and Places
The fragmentary text lists names such as Korot of Bieter and Edward Wilen, with references to legal figures, locations, and events. It mentions a petition, a copper company, and a hospital, but the garbled OCR prevents a coherent single event.
State Officers List From Arizona Constitution
The Arizona constitution outlines offices including Governor Secretary of State State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Superintendent of Public Instruction Supreme Court Justices Clerk of Superior Court and other positions. It lists salaries for many posts and notes legislative members and county officials with specified pay.
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Arizona
Atereamurer
Paule
Supreme Court
Superior
Econgey
House of Representatives
Cookine
Eupervisore
Troseorer
Artessor
First Step in Douglas Post Office Condemnation
US Attorney Jeph E Morrison files district court proceedings for the Treasury to condemn land for the Douglas post office. Cop: Px Queen Co and International Land & Improvement Co of Din named as defendants. Government appropriation cited at 150000 with land value listed at 14000. Proceedings seek to acquire title as the initial step for a public building project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jeph E Morrison
Treasury Department
Cop: Px Queen Co
International Land & Impovement Co
Din
Douglas Postattios
Aequire
Douglas
Oil Expert Charles Mitchell Leaves for Arizona on Company Business
Charles Mitchell, a San Francisco oil expert and officer of the Arizona Oil company, departed today for Tongia on company business. The firm has lost original holdings in new oil fields about fifteen miles west of Tombstone and expects results soon. Mitchell remains optimistic about the property's eventual outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mitchell
San Francisco
Arizona Oil Company
Tongia
Tombstone
Mitchell
Unclear OCR narrative hints at a legal case or street scene
Fragmented text describes an investigation and a court scene with references to a judge, authorities, and a suspect. It mentions a youth, alleged offenses, a police inquiry, and a potential arrest though details are garbled and difficult to parse.
Champion Goes To Tucson
Ed Huse welterweight title bid described as a major gain for a Tucson outing. Name mixups and unclear events cloud the report, but it notes a champion aiming for success with plans for a return and possible contenders like Varney in a crowded field.
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Tiesn
Peek
Mat
Tomlsssunien
Sxversl
Ostriches Killed by Lightning in Biker Valley
The article reports the first documented incident where ostriches were struck and killed by lightning at a ranch in the Biker Valley. The event occurred during a storm as the birds sought shelter, with carcasses found minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fareren
Sear
Marne
Ralstog
Biker
Building 10 Miles More Opens Rich Agricultural Region
The project creates access to a fertile area in the state, opening up agricultural and monumental sections for development. Officials note the route will stimulate growth and connect distant communities, boosting regional economy and resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallgoad
School Bond Election Notice for District Three
The trustees announce a bond election on September 14, 1901 in Hetford, Arizona to raise funds for a new school building and ground improvements. Eight hundred dollars issue with 6 percent interest, payable in gold. polls open 10 am to 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seard
Eshoul
Cochiee
Azaona
Heteford
Guy Carleb
Hebert Reay
C. Modhinston
United States
Avovries
Tereford
Arie
Singurt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lee Ang
Hen Hartwick
Phoenix
Territorial Board of Equalisation
Billy Murph
Ie Taid
Arthur H. Thompsen
Biet
Prescott
San Diego
Mark Kurtenshne
Coconino County
B. L. Lunceford
Tom Reed Gold Mines Company
Batcock
Keown Pool
Bell Thunday
Washington
E.R. Kethherside
Yume
Chicago
Aiheon
The
Arizons Good Roade Association
Frank Carter
Mercy
Southwest Indian Mission
Harvey
Santaloupes
Santem
George Rohurnick
Mesa Hotel
Bennitt
Central Labor Union of
Globe
Williams
J. Gonzales
Bellomont
Mis Okull
Mexico
Board of Supervioors of
Coening County
Williams Grand Canyon
Grand Camoon
Preenott
Ash Fork
Cosoning San
Santa Fe Bergere
Prexcott
Ble Lynch
Board of Supervisors
Lee
J Land Station
Woolery
Colerie
Cne Meek
MT Fisher and Wife
Fisher Ranch
Fairbank
Win Cavansgh
Nogales Thin Cerong
Thin City
Wa Goodman
William McPherson
Los Angeles
Pete Boarch
Kate Stipovich
Biebre
Grace
Lamry
Lewry
Trent
C. Anderson
Focal Bar
Willcox
Anderson
M.D. Scribner
Bilon
Mississippi
Scritt
New Ori
Scruiner
Tombstous
George Stafferty
Copper Queen
Hisber
Bret
Raderty
Pire
Pete Hook
el Favo
Hook
Cansne
H. E. Berper
Sud Mies Humphrey
Cochise Stronghuld
Indian Fort
Tombstone Eage
Korot
Bieter
Edeard
Tomttou
Sayernteudiut
Atom Booth
Cbek
Amivlier City
Yelentay Witer En
Deapien
Eliecowetet
Gerialu Sehigliande
Monnitaine
Ateerney
Hames Barrott
Dragocn
Valiable
Sareeyor Dok Wachwara
Dow Cabeesh
Ators Tin Bide
Heen
Cursey
Dertare
Priouities of
Magerte Copper Company
Dlatevit
John S. Wallinece
Wilber
Feenie Tink
Bedlinog
Hing Summers
Stae
Tidus
George ReMforty
Keterty
Ge An]ernor
Eapers. Ier
Fine Eines
Wily
Bonen
Tucson
Welch
Johns
Robert Reay
Board of Trustees of School District Number Three
Hervford
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