Adams Fate in Hands of Jury in Murder Trial
In Turner, Cade Adams faces a murder trial for the killing of W J Braner on November 23. Witnesses described a tragic, drunken altercation. Adams testified he did not know the dead man and had been intoxicated since a 1904 pistol blow in Tucumcari. Experts debated insanity tied to alcoholism as prosecutors and defense argued for punishment or acquittal. The jury later returned a verdict of murder in the second degree.
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Cade Adams
W J Braner
Turner
Tucumcari
Adams
Gret
Hoghart
Murry
A R English
Spineless Cactus a Good Food for Human Needs
Spineless cactus touted as a drought resistant fodder and potential human food. Proponents claim cattle and poultry gains rise with cactus feed, citing Luther Burbank's work on the plant and its resilience.
Arizona Women’s Club Likes Tol Punishment Reform
At the morning session of the convention of Woman's clubs in Douglas yesterday a resolution to abolish corporal punishment in Arizona was tabled by a large vote. The action goes against Governor Hust's position and his recent urging for change in the legislature's extra session.
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Convention of Woman's Clubs
Douglas
Ariscos
Hust
222 Autos in Cochise County and Banner County totals
Fragmented OCR item lists counts of automobiles in Cochise and Banner counties, with cities such as Willcox Courtland Dos Cabesas Dragoon Pearce Pirtleville San Bernardino Gleeson Benson Bowie Tombstone Bisbee Warren and Tombstone figures. It advertises a sales agency in Phoenix, urging readers to write for information.
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Cochise County
Banner County
Willcox
Courtland
Dos Caberas
Arizona
Dragoon
Pearce
Pirtleville
Wocume County
Dougies
Bisbee
Warren
Tombstone
Sunday In Tombstone Churches Masses and Services
Sunday morning mass at 8:00 and 9:00 in Mexican and English with a sermon and Benediction after the second mass. Sunday School at 10:00, Epworth League at 7:00, preaching at 11:00 and 7:30 p.m. with “Glimpses of the Transfiguration” and “That Young Man” topics. Various pastors invite all to attend and join Christian Endeavor.
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Epworth
Tsvon Onto
Cw, Duxcax
Arizona Arbor Day Proclamation 1912 by Governor Hess
Proclaims February seventh and April fourth 1913 as Arbor Day in Arizona with observances in multiple counties. Advises schools to dedicate time for tree, shrub, vine and flower planting to beautify grounds. Urges public and private efforts in forest and orchard horticulture and appropriate commemorations. Dated January twenty fifth, 1912, Phoenix. Seal affixed. Signed by Governor George W. P. Hess and Secretary Stoxey P. Ospe nS.
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Arigone
George WP. Hess
Ari
Coobiee
Greenlee
Maricops
Pima
Pinal
Santa Cruz
Yumea
Arizona
Phoenix
Capital
Gro
W. P. Bunt
Stoxey P. Ospens
Estate hearings set for Feb 13 in multiple cases
New est McLevy and guardianship petitions for Terrebonne minors slated for Feb 13. Anderson estate also schedules a Feb 13 hearing on petition. Notes indicate ongoing proceedings and multiple petitions before the court.
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J McLevy
Terrebone
Petion
Anderson
Tombstone Town Topics Tersely Told
Dr C Powell of Bengon visits Tombstone on brief stay. Secretary J N Gaines of Cochise Taxpayers association left for Douglas on association business. Wm Garrett excused from jury service and returned. Miss May Chamberlain returns to Bisbee after pneumonia recovery and trip to the copper mine.
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C. Powell
Bengon
J N Gaines
Cochise
Douglas
Association
Wm Garrett
Dot Cadenas Day
May Chamberlain
Bisbee
Arizona Legislature Eyes 90 Day Special Session
The Arizona legislature, called by Governor Hunt, faces a protracted fight over 90 days as it reviews a two year operations plan. Auditors project $2.5 million in ore and bullion imports and $1.75 million to run state government plus $571,095 for institution improvements. Debts near $3.5 million with $55,000 yearly interest.
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Arizona
George Hunt
Maricopa County
Arizona Girl In the Limelight
A Navajo County Arizona woman, Miss Kenyon, returns from Europe after months abroad and faces alleged inappropriate advances by two foreign men in Paris. The incident, discussed widely, follows her in a local article. An ad promoting a San Antonio company’s outlets and low prices appears alongside.
Traveling Gospel Car Emmanuel Tours Arizona
The Emmanuel chapel car of the Baptist Publication Society is touring Arizona. It is in Tucson and will stay about three weeks, offering a mobile religious service. The car measures eighty feet long and eleven feet wide, resembling a standard railroad coach but extended.
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Emmanuel
The
Baptist Publication Society
Arizona
Tucson
Emanuel
Arizona News of Interest Highlights Local Deals and Events
The Tom Reed mine in Mohave county shipped duotive worth 9 500 last week and company dividends reached 55 000 for the month. Tucson eyes a vitrified brick plant to work clay deposits near the west Tucson mountains. Justice department examiners Bon Dornot and Me Canns have been in force in Arizona checking federal officers. Spider Kelsey supporters plan an eye specialist fund-raising event at the Eiffel theater on February 6. Mexican colony events and February 2 observances across the republic are noted. Douglas reports a jewelry theft valued at 225 from a home. a Dooglas club seeks a legislative bill to pursue county division. Sewell Bond buys 240 acres at Cass Grande for 3 840. U S flag sales in New York hit 1 000 000 yearly. the largest flag built by the firm was 200 feet long at a cost of 400. Thomas R Merehall to speak at the Presbyterian men's club in Phoenix. Miami anticipates a $7 500 000 Inspiration concentrator project drawing steel workers and capitalists to the area.
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W Bon Dornot
Paroles and Pardons Under Governor Hunt Last Year
Governor Hunt issued seven pardons between February 14 and December 31, 1912, with no pardons since. He granted 46 paroles 147 commutations of sentence 5 reprieves and 18 restorations to citizenship. Two proclamations for yacht and term holiday proclamations were issued. Seven commissioners of decree and 678 notaries public were commissioned. The number of reappointments made was 104 and 51 official bonds were approved. The report to the legislature will call for revising election laws and highlight other changes affecting the secretary’s office.
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Hunt
Decde
Work of Assessing Cochise County Under Way Next Week
County Assessor Ed Hughes will start assessing man and personal property on February 3. Personal taxes will be collected in the fall after the rate is fixed by the state tax commission. The assessment period runs to the first Monday in June, and any property found in the county between dates is assessable.
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Cochise County
Ed Hughes
State Tax Commission
Hughes
Frozen Oranges Labeled Under Federal Rules Adopted In Arizona
News notes that frozen and frost damaged California oranges sold in Arizona must be labeled under federal pure food laws. Inspectors report shipments from California to Phoenix and Tucson containing injurious jaloe and rotted sections, with confiscations and warnings to dealers. Authorities urge proper labeling to prevent unsafe fruit from reaching consumers.
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Arizona
Tucson
Wm H Bargent
MA Rex
United States of Phoenix
Ford
California
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Arizona Womens Club
Arizons
Arison
Mase
Fauve Geskavnen
Merhodt
EH Reeves
Arbor Day
Executive Department
State of Arizona
Uperior Court
Audi War
Stotter
Eubous
Deaf and Dumb School
New York
Kenyon
Navajo County
Ariz
Europe
Mies Kenyon
Paris
Hilton Mer. Co
San Antonio NM
Chamberlai’s
Lough Remedi
Prospector
Tom Reed
Mohave Courty
Franklin R Maxwell
Dick Harding
Tucson Mountains
Republic of
Mexico
Dooglas
Bagby
Mees
Sewell R Bond
Wednesley
Cass Grande F
Patrionem
United States
Thomas R Merehall
Presbyterian Church At
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Miles
Ieee Mabe Ee
Pomons
Cel
Carlosd
Phossix
Arisons Pointe
Charles
Nassau
Colorado
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