District Court Proceedings and Murder Case Update
Thursday court session continued with a special venire and panel of jurors for the Territory v J P Chase murder case. Depositions were denied and the trial schedule remains unsettled as prosecutors rest and defense presents. Two divorce decrees were granted, and potential perjury issues loom as Lowell gambling and Fernandez murder cases are lined up for tomorrow.
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Etepe
Lowell
Fernandez
Chase
Features of the Statehood Bill and Its Provisions
The Hamilton statehood bill bars ratification elections until the November after a constitutional convention and sets a 30 day minimum before state officers can be elected after ratification. Described as an administration measure, it is said to be drafted by President Taft with Secretary Ballinger and Attorney General Wickersham to address prior objections and pass Both houses with little amendment.
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Hamilton
Taft
Interior
Ballinger
Wickersham
House
Senate
Doings in Cochise Courts of Record
Doings in Cochise Courts of Record list actions including Solomon-Wickam company debt suit against Howle-Hammas Gold Mining, Provident Mutual Building & Loan foreclosing mortgage, probate orders in several estates, and a new boiler addition to the Copper Queen central power house at Bisbee.
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Cochise
Solomon - Wickam Company
Howle-Hammas Gold Mining Company
Provident Mutual Building & Loan Association
Antonio Maza
Harry van Alen
Abilene Guiterd
Louie Thomas
Schmmvtistor
Mack & Pearson
Copper Queen
Bisbee
Generals vie for Army Chief of Staff post in April
The War Department eyed April as the time to name a new chief of staff to succeed Gen. J Franklin Bell. Candidates include Gen. Arthur Murray of coast artillery and Gen. Leoused Wood, Gen. Win W. Witherspoon, and Gen. Wm. H. Harding, with Murray favored by some observers. The decision excites officers who link the army’s welfare to the chosen successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Franklin Bell
War Department
Arthur Murray
Onabt Artllery
Ead
de Well
Tait
General Murray
Arizona
Heiss
Judge F . Dean
Tomlatone
Murray
Coast Artillery
Bell
Leoused Wood
de Tol
Department of Luzon
Gener Win W. Witherspoon
Staf
Prehistoric Relics Found in Arizona
Workmen excavating for the Santa Cruz river dam near Seguirre ranch uncover a cache of ancient stone implements, axes, utensils, and water vessels. Placed five to seven feet underground, the artifacts suggest a much older culture than Mexican ollas, indicating a prehistoric race in the Santa Cruz Valley.
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Santa Cruz Valley
Santa Cruz River
Seguirre Ranch
Many Settlers Coming Into the County
Settlement of Sulphur Springsvale Jey lands grows as thousand new homesteaders from Oklahoma Kansas and New Mexico prepare to settle government land near White water and Tyler. They plan dry farming with small frame houses and soil treatment before the rainy season opening next July. A critic notes early boosterism and asserts camp development will yield large ore deposits as mining firms preserve reserves.
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Sulphur Springsvale
Jey
Whitewater
Tyler
Clouthier
Oklahoma
Kansas
New Mexico
United States
Courtland
Phoenix
Douglas Diapatet
Funeral of Thomas Pidwell Follows Local Rites
The funeral of Thomas Pidwell was held in the afternoon, conducted under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias, a largely attended ceremony with mourners from Tucson and other parts of the county. Floral offerings covered the casket as the devoted husband and father was laid to rest, with sincere condolence extended to the bereaved wife and children.
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Thomas Pidwell
Tarbel
K of P
Tucson
Fesroe
Gleesw
Apa
John Hays Hammond Sued for Large Sum in Mining Dispute
Farsdena dispatchinys reports LP Hanson, a wealthy mine owner, sues John Hays Hammond and John Hobte of Denver to recover a half interest in 115000 shares of Tony Tel Mire Co. of Gold Rone Aris. Hanson claims he and attorneys helped obtain possession of Blue Ridge Mining company stock and quash claims against Tom Reed. He alleges Hammond and Hobbs received 195009 shares for settlement and 20000 shares were given to Blue Ridge stockholders. 115000 shares remain with Hanson and his lawyers, now attached.
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Farsdena Dispatchinys
Hanson
John Hays Hammond
John Hobte
Denver
Tony Tel Mire Co
Aris
Ransor
Hammond
Hobbs
Blue, Ridge Mining Company
Prock
Tom Reed
Hammond and Hobbs
Tom Reed Company
Bue Ridge
Attoneys, McNutt and Hannon
Los Angeles
Heney files suit over Tibet case against Crocker
Angeee dispatches report J Heney travels to Arizona to pursue a 250000 suit. Heney claims Crocker attacked his integrity as attorney. Tucson Citizen notes Ben Honey’s departure and plans to head to Patagonia for mining business with a return soon.
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Ange'ee
J. Heney
Arizona
Tibet
Woh
Crocker
Heney
Tucson
Honey
Ben Honey
Ben Hem
Patagonia
Bright Outlook for the Future in Copper Industry
James Douglas and Dr J D Ricketts acquire copper property from F C Bostwick and associates for a six figure sum. The deal signals strong confidence in copper prospects and reflects the authors’ status as authorities in the copper world. Copper stocks have been in demand for months, and further purchases suggest continued mining activity in the Southey region.
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F.C. Bostwick
James Douglas
J. D. Ricketts
Southey
Sudden Death of Esteemed Young Lady in Temple
Word reached the city last night announcing the death of Mrs Clara Keach at Temple Texas where she had been visiting grandparents for several weeks Her mother Mrs WG Gilmore joined her recently The community was shocked by news of the young lady s passing following a recent surgical operation and her untimely death was mourned by many friends in Usis city
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Clara Keach
Temple
Texas
WG Gilmore
Usis City
Mus Reach
Funeral of Thomas Pidwell Shocks Community in Douglas
John Pidwell arrived from San Diego to attend his brother Thomas Pidwell’s funeral. Nate Hawke and wife came from Tucson to share in the loss, noting a deep personal bond in business. An elderly observer in Courtland claims to read the weather by signs, doubting meteorological forecasts.
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John Pidwell
San Diego
Thomas Pidwell
Nate Hawke
Tucson
Thomas Pidgell
Hawke
Mr Hawke
Ryan Trial Ends Abruptly Amid Guilty Plea
Los Angeles report states Albert Ryan’s murder trial collapsed and he pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the killings of Otto Miller and Harry Snider. Former Western Federation of Miners organizer in Arizona, Ryan had pleaded insanity at opening. a special jury found him sane, with possible death or life imprisonment. He was a known figure around Hisbee and mining camps in Arizona.
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Los Angeles
Albert Ryan
Ryan
Otto Miller
Harry Snider
Arizona
Western Federation of Miners
Died as Result of Severe Burns in Arizona Incident
James Stewart, inmate at Yavapai county hospital, died after burns suffered November 1 when kerosene was poured on their feet and ignited while sleeping in an abandoned Al Fork shelter. Stewart, 51, formerly a British Columbia mine owner, had traveled from the west with two companions toward Prescott. McCormick, his injured associate, survived. Names of the attackers are unknown. criminal charges are anticipated. Joe Bush, Turner aviator, named chief surgeon at Cummings meat market.
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Journal-Miner
James Stewart
Yavapai County Hospital
Rad Fuk
Prescott
al Fork
McCormick
Bie
Stewart
McCormic
Epen Stewart
Lontire
Scotland
Tas
Joe Bush
Turner
Cummings
Mr Bush
Cochise County
Territorial items of interest condensed
Extensive development work begins on Western Mines Development Co. property near Bouse 25 miles away. Reports say Phoenix Eastern railroad and Christus will be completed in less than three years. Copper deposits of 10 percent found at Great Western Copper Co. Mary shaft Courtland. Andy Curtin returns to Yavapai County to settle. Scandinavian Society of Bisbee to observe national customs at Christmas dinner. New machinery ordered by Calumet & Paradise Co. for Old Leadville property in Chirkshee mountains. Blue Rock Gun Club Tasson to meet only first Sunday monthly. Government workers decorate Southern Pacific offices with Yama citrus fruit and Egyptian cotton during Christmas. Chinese gambling cases dismissed by Judge Campbell. Tucson chain gang cleaning city, may take over a month. Bisbee to host Bloomer girls Sunday. Bisbee merchants urge two-night police presence. Knights of Columbus entertain 10 visiting brethren. 21 candidates received degrees. Douglas beats Bisbee in first Bisbee-Douglas bowling trophy game. Large water flow at San Francisco mine Cedar Mohave county. Colorado River Dredging Co. to suspend operations after no profitable sand bars found. Tucson Council plans public playgrounds and street improvements next year. Keflugio Rivers dies of heart disease while dressing. Arizona Golf Association to include Tucson Phoenix Douglas Bisbee El Paso representations. Swatwka mine to resume silver work with Black Warrior and Silver Prince. Bailiff Neustatter bitten four times by vicious dog in Tucson court. Johnstone of Phoenix injured after auto overturn near former. Union High School board in Yuma pays $1060 for a lot for future high school building.
County Seat Removal Ghost Again Appears
The Douglas Daily Dispatch mocks rumors of moving county seat as sham, noting progress fantasies from a copper era editor. It condemns attackers of Douglas and Bisbee, urges caution by taxpayers, and defends Tombstone’s status while urging restraint amid sensational talk.
Special Rates for Arizona Exhibits
The Los Angeles Chamber of Mince receives Joint and Local Freight Tariffs from the Pacific Freight Tariff Bureau offering free freight transport of ore rock and stone specimens to packages for exhibition. Shipments accepted from all points in Arizona California Nevada New Mexico Utah as well as Sonora and Sinaloa Mexico.
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Los Angeles
Mining activity rises in Catalina and San Pedro ranges
An uptick of development at many old mines in the Catalina mountains and along the San Pedro is reported. Amey Deaner, a Yavapai County pioneer who planned Verde Valley's first orchard over 25 years ago, died last week.
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Catalina Mountains
San Pedro
Amey Deaner
Yavapai County
Verde Valley
Cochise County Deeds Include Bisbee and Douglas Transfers
Record of multiple property deeds in Cochise County transferring lands and rights among parties in Bisbee, Douglas, and surrounding townsites. Transfers cover parcels in the Howles Madlen Halstead addition, Five acres at Courtland Townsite, Great Western townsite, and others. Also notes right of way for the Mexico and Colorado Railway and mines in the turquoise district.
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Courtland Townsite and Improvement Company
Harris
Great Western
Courtland
Lee H Whitting
Mexico and Colorado Railway Company
Ateip
Inod
International Land and Improvement Company
Breme
Clawson
Douglas
Friday Father Meurer to Lead Tombstone Services Sunday
From Bisbee to Tombstone Friday, Father Meurer is expected to arrive for Catholic church services on Sunday. Once known in Tombstone, he will be warmly greeted by locals.
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Father Meurer
Tombstone
Bisbee
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