Speculation and politics echo through a distracted era
A jumble of letters cites Mrs. Sage wealth, vice presidential rumors, secretary Loeb possible resignation for a Washington street railway post, a Pennsylvania tin mill restart, and calls to count the Go od Vows movement. It notes Cuba’s future independence, Jack London’s socialist figures, a school superintendent replaced for inefficiency, and uneasy naval fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Loeb
Street Railway System
Astronomer Lowell Sued Over Desert Land Claim
Prof Percival Lowell faces a lawsuit filed by Mirolgh Town Attorney George W Glowner over TS acres of valuable land adjoining the Lowell Observatory estate. The suit asserts ownership of land now laid out as townsite blocks, with park area disputed, valued at 25 000 to 30 000 dollars, as the theory of Mars like desert spread lingers in scientific circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mare
Percival Lowell
Earth
Mirolgh
George W Glowner
Lowell
Mars
Glowner
Tims
Patent Granted to Tombstone Man Extends fire safety device
Tombstone inventor C F Tarbell received letters patent for an extensible water column or pipe with telescopic design aimed at fire departments. Early inquiries from manufacturers suggest potential nationwide adoption and significant financial return. Meanwhile, railroad bed work continues in Jalisco with Mexican Engineering & Construction planning expansion from 480 to 1,000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Turbell
Tarbell
Southern Pacific
Randolph
Tacwon
Guaymas-Guadalejnra
Jalisco
Mexican Engineering & Construction Company
Some Pertinent Pearce Paragraphs
Pearce Aris January 20 1908 summary notes a successful Christian Endeavor social with abundant provisions and attracti ve exercises by the youth. A. Y. Smith plans an addition to a residence with Frank Sharkey handling the work and a Mexico trip after completion. Rev Geo A Chatfield preaches at the schoolhouse Wednesday eve ning. Ball announcements for Saturday February 22 with Germon Yostere and Fort Huachuca band expected to provide entertainment. Colds run high. Dr Heiges treats serious cases. A. Guitara improves after health trip to villages. Copper Belly force to be increased per Gle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Y. Smith
Frank Sharkey
Mexico
Geo. A. Chatfield
Congregational Church
Yaqui Indians Extend Attacks Across Sonora Regions
Reported by arriving travelers Yaqui depredations have escalated beyond Hermosillo and Ceres districts, spreading into Alamos Samaripa Moctezuma Arizpe and Magdalena areas while renewed violence continues in Guaytian and northeastern Sonora amid a stalled Holbrook Fort Apache railroad proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudiane
Sonora
Ymas
Hermoaillo
Cres
Guayttian
Ther
Alamos
Samaripa
Prizes Aimed At Arizona Farmers At State Exhibition
The National Irrigation Congress board pushes to award at least 15000 dollars in cash and trophies for exhibitors from all states and territories under reclamation. It already offers 500 dollars for best collective exhibit of crests from Arizona and New Mexico, provided by the American Fuel Company of Denver.
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Board of Control
National Irrigation Congress
Anch
Industria
Irrigation Congress
Cerest
Arizona
New Mexico
American Fuel Company
Denver
Colorado
Arizona Statehood Urged by Vermont Jurist
Hon Hamilton Peck, veteran jurist of Vermont and friend of Arizona, praises the Prospector and Epitaph. He urges Arizona to become a state, arguing self government is divine right and that territory status hampers progress. He asserts Uncle Sam should grant statehood to unite the two oceans’ lands on equal footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Peck
Vermont
Arizona
Puostrerox
Sam
Prominent Mining Man In Tombstone Visits Mining Matters
Mr CS Hooper of Deaver Colorado arrives in Tombstone to discuss the Graliao Steamship and Lumber Company interests across Arizona and the Southwest. He traveled with Wille Simpson to Patagonia to inspect mining properties for the company and will report on the Simpeon group in Santa Cruz county. He is a veteran mining figure with over twenty five years in the field and departs tonight for Los Angeles to file his report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cs, Hooper
Deaver
Coloado
Tombstone
Hooper
Graliao Steamship and Lumber Company
Los Angeles
Arizona
Southwest
Wille Simp
Patagonia
Simpeon
Santa Cruz County
Cananea to Resume Operations by April Fifteenth
W. Greene, en route to Chita, said Cananea preparations are progressing and the company plans to restart by April 15. Many workers are overhauling machinery and refitting furnaces to boost smelting and reduction work.
Copper furnaces expanded in Douglas to thirteen units
Copper Queen company and Calamet Arizona will start new copper furnaces in Douglas tomorrow. The two new furnaces bring the total in operation to thirteen, the most ever in the city.
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Douglas
Copper Queen Company
Calamet & Arizona
Cala Met & Arizona
Copper Queen
Anucan Gold M&M Co leaders and local notes stir Eddy city
Thursday’s Daily reports General Manager Wyatt of the Anucan Gold M&M Co visiting with his wife from Low Angvier. Various residents travel, attendings, and court matters noted including Judge Dean at the Supreme Court in Povents, and a potential shooting report near Clereford uncertain. także regional business updates and updates on local figures such as Miller, Wolcott, and Hodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt
Anucan Gold M&m. Co
Low Angvier
Oliver Hetges
Bistee
Dean
Povents
Supreme Court
WG Gilmore
Misbee
Tegal Boninote
Chinamen Arrested On Board Train
Immigration inspectors arrested two Chinese men in El Paso who were to be placed on a Pullman car heading for Arizona as part of a suspected scheme to smuggle Chinese across the international line. The plan allegedly involved using a conductor to move them beyond the district then rely on fraudulent papers to evade officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Line
United States
Harrie
Porlman
el Paso
Arizona
Tombstone Eyes on Trial and Trouble in 1900
The town prepares for a high profile probate case and a major trial tied to Mexican revolutions, with US officials expected to oversee a lengthy, thirty day proceeding. Local reports from Tombstone and Tucson note burglaries, shootings, and arrivals while residents monitor the evolving legal events and health news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Tombatone
Topsy Turvey Social a Grand Success
The Topey Turvy social hosted by the Methodists at Rev. Mir. Alba residence drew large attendance. Guests enjoyed a contiqued round of merriment and sociability with refreshments and novel surprises. Another social by the Indies is planned with anticipation.
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Mir
Alba
Topey Tursay
Indies
Scathing Public Examiner Report on Cochise County
Public Examiner Foster filed a report with Governor Kibbes concerning Cochise County. It cites inaction by the district attorney's office on appeals and improper claims for fees, with cases delayed or ignored to secure trials in other counties. The bond is questioned for allowing irregular and tax-disregarding claims. The board will consider the report at Monday's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Cochise County
Kibbes
Board of Supervisors
Ths
Ancient Turbine Engines and 19th Century Health Tonic
A discussion of a 2600 year old turbine steam engine linked to Mauretania speed feats and a claim of cures from Hostette's Stomach Bitters. The ad promotes the tonic as purely prepared for stomach liver kidney and bowel ailments, urging readers to obtain a free Almanac. It also notes local civic renovations and efforts to organize militia in Benson with Colonel J H McClintock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauretania
Atlantic
Planning to Gamble In Old Mexico
Planning to gamble in Agua Prieta cites plans of notable men across the border. Applicants seek a concession to operate gambling under Mexican law with Comisaria Varquez of Agua Prieta awaiting a decision. If granted, one applicant would receive all concessions, signaling a potential gambling boom despite prohibitions except during festas. A civil service exam for a customs inspector position is announced with pay at five dollars per day.
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Aurovel
Agua Prieta
Comsaria Varquez
Agios Prvts
Douglas
Americ
F.S. Douglas
Spear
White House
Caloon
Casper
Deeland
Customs
Summons for Cochise County Court Proceeding in Territory
The Second Judicial District of Arizona Territory issues a summons requiring the defendant to appear at the Cochise County court in the Territory of Arizona. The notice, dated January 8, 1886, names the plaintiff and counties, sets a twenty day response window after service, and warns of default judgment if ignored.
Lawsuit Notice in Cochise County Court 1904
Gist region notice informs Ayuind defendant to answer twenty days after service or default will be entered. Complaint filed in Second Judicial District Court of Arizona Territory Cochise County. Philo Wiles Deputy Clerk signs. first published January 1 1904.
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Ashona
Arisuna
Cochise
Arhens
Cochile
Jan Wry
Philo Wiles
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell Sage
New York
Pennsylvania
Gov. Hughes
New York State
Taftin
Ohio
Walter Wellman
Waller
Congress
Pri
Cuba
Jack London
London
Sante Ite
de BB. Ferrin
Tucson
Perrin
Williams
California
Dr. Perrin
Cochiee
Santa Cruz Coantise
Col
W.C. Greene
Ste
Perris
A. Guitara
Mite
Uncle Sam
Figus
Atgona
Phoenix
Tusson
Bisbee
Toes
Williame
Winslow
Kingman
Beneen
Holbrook
Fort Apacho
Levi Strauss
Ore & Gas
Herve
Cananea
Kellogg
Chino
Csl
Arcedie Viola Provencal
Chee Foster
Hame
Hew Heney
Freirbank Commercial Co
Morris Mattner
Pirties
Gaines
Ingeiope
St Paul's
Gail
Burt Macie
Me Hugl
Porter
New York City
Hunchuca Water Co
Atlantic City
Mre
H Hodges
Singer
Portlan
Oregon
Geurey Bo Wilcox
Hae
Soph
Salt River Valley
Lait
Clereford Arsine
Sher H
Wii Simmons
Biskea
FN. Wolcott
General Merchandmen
Usk
Phoeis Republican
Lewis Wolstey
Arigoas
Gila Bend
B. Soto
Prince O Willcox
Carey
Pit Tack White
AW Smith
Tnow
Urs Caven
Brige
Tiehee
Eatle
Topsy Turvey’’ Social
Benson
Biabeo
J. H . McClintock
N.G. A
Old Mexico
Thuiet
Anaoea
Cockine
Die
Terriocy
Cighine
Kiky
Ationaie
Cochives
Anh
Coctlee
Araona
Mand Tare
Vehime
Lind
Sine Bendad
Geo
B Wilcox
Depa Furst Publication Jaduaty Roa
Arisona
Arwona
Treassier and
BaGicu
Armame
Hetsgna Paboeuiten
Antona Tt
Cothise
Ean
Geo. H. Wilcox
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