Cheer Up and Court Confirms Not Guilty Verdicts
A dense district court report recalls a trial calendar with cases from Lowell and Bisbee, including the acquittal of Territory defendant in a murder case and the verdicts on robbery and desertion matters. The text blends a morale-boosting aside with lengthy docket details, jury empanlements, and rulings in several criminal matters.
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JD Lee
Jack Davis
Lowell
George Nealesaked
Hve
District Court
Dee Thomas
Grant Grant
Rae
W. R. Turvey
Wwe
Belen Ramirez
Hermanous
Amillo
Biter
Telay
Elwareth
Ann Pirrong
Jacob Pirrong
Stallings Ve
JN Gaines Ve Grosse Stable
William Williams
Harry Hickman
Davie Et al
Lee Ray
Billy Williams
Ope J. T. Palmer
Yuma
Jerry Conshaw
Williams
Hickman
Ross Davis
J T Norton
Harry LeRoy
Hickman Cave
Messrs. Gilmore, Williams and Cunningham
Thief Chases Score But Returns With Mere House Certificate
A diligent robber, after a bold attempt on a roll of cash, ends up with only a house certificate as the apparent takeaway. Police caution may follow as investigators review the feeble result of the night’s crime.
Twelve Men Who Didn't Read The Thaw Trial Account
District Attorney Jerome seeks twelve men who did not read the first Thaw trial account. If found, they may prove to be the only sensible men in New York.
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Jerome
New York
Rockefeller Jr Returns To Bible Class To Stop Decline
Join J Rockefeller Jr has been compelled to return to his Bible class which he gave up previously to prevent it from going to pieces. There was no one else who could talk so convincingly about the sin of covetousness.
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J. Rockefeller, Jr
Household bills stay high despite food price drop
Advice from diverse sources suggests food prices will fall soon, yet household expenses are likely to remain high enough that families will still feel the pinch.
Bank Shielded by Cashier Ed H Easton in Herechcriffe
Ed H Easton, cashier of the State Bank of Herechcriffe Illinois, reportedly shielded the bank during a disturbance. The bank carried a deposit of 150000 in good condition according to early reports.
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Ed H. Easton
State Bank of
Herechcriffe, Il
Boring for Oil in Graham County
Boring for oil in Graham County has not sparked excitement despite optimism from Safford visitors. The test well, down 1483 feet, is cased with 4 inch piping and progressing at about 50 feet per day, having drilled through yellow gumbo to brown shale and lime rock before entering gumbo with possible sand bed cap.
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Safford
Graham County
Safford County
Arizona
Demand for Currency Forces Gibson Mine Shutdown
The Gibson mine near the Globe Silver Belt area nearly closed Saturday night as seventy of eighty workers were discharged. The stop came not from copper prices but from a demand by workers for currency, an official said, even though thirty to forty tons were shipped daily to the Dominion smelter.
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Gibson
Ne Ar
Mays
Globe
Theid Dominion
Judge Nave Sentences Burgess to Life For Murder
Wealey Burgess was sentenced to life imprisonment in the territorial prison by Judge Nave at Globe after a jury found him guilty of second degree murder. Burgess, a barber by trade, shot Juan Cabrera during a dispute over cards at Pinto Creek two months earlier. Cabrera, a Mexican, was killed instantly and Burgess claimed Cabrera threatened him first and tried to force violence.
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Nave
Globe
Wealey Burgess
Territorial
Burgess
Jim
Burgess, & Negr
Pinto Creek
Juan Cabrera
Cabrera
Will Preserve San Xavier Mission Near Tucson
A Washington dispatch reports Arizona lawmakers moved to preserve the San Xavier Mission near Tucson. The text also notes a second Arizona resolution to empower Phoenix to refund its indebtedness.
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San Xavier
Washington, D. C
Arizona
San Xavi Mission
Tucson
Phoenix
S. P. Had a Small Wreck
A Southern Pacific freight train was wrecked yesterday at Patano when a carload of bananas jumped the track. The main line was not tied up, however, as the accident occurred on a siding.
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Southern Pacific
Patano
S P Introduces Howler Telegraphones on Tucson Division
The old magneto telegra phones on the Tucson division are replaced with Howler phones. Howler instruments are installed in all stations and cabooses, enabling trainmen to contact division and telegraph offices anywhere on the line. The Democratic National Convention will be held in Denver July 7.
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Tucson
S. P
Denver
Interesting forecast by Fitz Mac on Arizona copper output
The piece, attributed to Fitz Mac, forecasts Arizona copper production for 1907 near 282 million pounds, slightly below 1906 but still leading world output. It cites Montana at 252 million and Michigan at 251 million, notes non compulsory curtailment in Arizona, and suggests Arizona could earn fair dividends selling copper at production cost parity with Montana and Michigan.
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Pitz-Mac
Arizona
Michigan
Montana
Michigen
First White Man In Arizona Pioneer History Featured
The West Coast Magazine prints Arizona frontier saga starting with Paulin Weaver and Kit Carson and Captain Joe Walker. The December issue begins a multi part series on Arizona pioneers, with readers invited to subscribe by mail.
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Arizona
Paulin Weaver
Hudson Bay Company
Kit Carton
Joe Walker
Graton Company
Low Angelee
Cal
West Third St
Los Angeles
Arizue
Arizona Cattle For California Shipment Report
Recorder Frank Treat returned from Calatasas where he arranged 873 head of cattle for shipment to California. The cattle from Tos Wise James Harrison and D Rigg were consigned to W B Rees San Marguerita CA. The train had 22 cars, among Santa Cruz county’s largest shipments in years.
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Frank Treat
Calatasas
California
Tos. Wise
James Harrison
D. Rigg
W. B. Rees
San Marguerita
Santa Cruz County
Tucson
Attorney Is Called to Gila County
The Phoenix Democrat reports that former Arizona Chief Justice A. C. Beker received a telegram from E. E. Eilingwood, counsel for Phelps-Dodge interests, asking him to go to Globe to assist in the defense of Phelps-Dodge officials indicted by the federal grand jury for alleged coal land dealings. Troops remain near the Combination mine at Gold Field with work reportedly starting but few laborers at present.
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The
Phoenix Democrat
Save
A.C. Beker
Arizona
Ths
E. E. Eilingwood
Phelps-Dodeo
Globe
Phelps-Dodge Company
Mining and court activity greet Tombstone visitors in town
Thursday's Sime Gallen returned from Parc adie and met with Charles T Conne the Chinese inspector and interpreter. Tombstone sees visitors Sid Harris and wife of Lowell and Joe Boyle among witnesses for the district court. Bisbee mine operators anticipate a sharp rise in copper prices as 1908 assessments loom and trials proceed.
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Sid Harris
Lowell
City
Billy Williams
Bisbee
Summons in Cochise County Arizona Territory Court Action
The Territory of Arizona announces a summons in the Second Judicial District of Cochise County. Manuel Lopez and unknown owners of Lot 8 Blackstone City face a district court complaint and must answer within twenty days of service or thirty if served out of county. The notice is signed by Judge Ge0 B. Wilcox in Tombstone.
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District Court
Territory of
Arizona
Anard
Cochiise
Sui
Anata
Cochise
B. Wilcox
Renga
Cache
Cochine
Clk
Pixtret
Territory
Swesnd
Arisoma
District Court of
Second Judicial District
Cochive
Notice to appear in district court of Cochise County
Territorial court summons requires defendant to appear in a civil action brought by J N Gaines treasurer and tax collector. The message sets 20 days after service within county or 30 days otherwise. dated December 15, 1907, with court seal.
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Artaoma
Cochise
Arsoca
J. N. Gaines, Treabrer
Ea-Utholo
Arona
Tombstone Gossip and Courtroom Echoes From Friday’s Dally
Constable Young Davin arrives with a prisoner for the county hastile. FG Baker of Pardise stands as court attendant while Wil Hart of Patagonia visits on business before the district court. Notables peep in as attorneys and judges mingle with locals in Tombstone and nearby towns.
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Young Davin
Pirtlesville
Hastile
FG Baker
Pardise
Wil Hart
Patagonia
District Court
Notice of stockholders meeting at First National Bank of Timberone
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Timberone will be held at the bank on Tuesday, the ninth day of January, for the election of directors. The place and date reflect the bank’s annual schedule and the action required by shareholders.
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Washington, D. C
First National Bank of Globe
First National Bank of Timberone
P. I
Jane Laney
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