Tombstone Epitaph Convict Labor Rejects Bridge Bid
The board of control rejected all bids for building a bridge across the Gila river at Florence as too high. Bids ranged from 35,000 to 80,000. Territorial Engineer Girand estimates a final cost under 30,000 with 10,000 from the legislature and 5,000 from Pinal County. remainder from territorial road funds.
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Gila River
Florence
Board of Control
Iso
Girand
Pinal County
Statehood Bill to Be Taken Up Next Friday
A Washington dispute over statehood legislation accelerates as Senate committee on territories plans to take up the bill soon after a Friday meeting. Senator Bov eridge, back from Indiana, says early report expected, with few changes likely except land grant details. The House is expected to accept the Senate changes, as the president approves the present form.
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Boveridge
Indiana
Senate Committee On Territories
Dillingham
House
Senate
Woodmen of the World to unveil monuments on Sunday
The Woodmen of the World hold a solemn monument unveiling at Tombstone cemetery Sunday. Local officers lead the procession and deliver eulogies for Brothers Hane Berndt and John Marden as Miss Loraine McPherson reads the poem Why Should the Spirit of Mortal Be Proud.
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Woodmen of the World
Tombstone Cemetery
Frank Myers
H. 8. Ross
Halley's Comet Delayed Visibility In Arizona
The report notes Phoenix residents claim to see Halley's comet but authorities say it remains invisible to the naked eye in Arizona. Professor Douglas of the University of Arizona reports telescope observations show the comet is currently unseen without optical aid and will remain so for two to three weeks.
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Phoenix
Halley
Arizona
Douglas
University OT
Tombstone Fruit Would Be Prize Winner
An advertisement notes Tombstone area fruits and vegetables as outstanding in the territory with apples peaches and produce hailed as superior. It mentions Irwin orchards and local farms near Tombstone, praising regional crops and a local creamery bid decision by the Dairymen's Cooperative for cream purchases.
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Tombstone
Tombatone
Irwin
District and Probate Courts Case Mentions Various Filings
In the District and Probate Courts several suits listed: G L Andrews & Co vs W C Parmer J J Benton and J H Fisher for 395 dollars plus interest and 30 dollars attorney fee. A E Parmer vs Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Co for 10000 dollars personal injuries. Lula B Kath vs W O and Amanda Huson et al to quiet title. Thomas Selcraig v unknown owner regarding school trustees tax and assessment void. Daniel McLaren petition set for hearing for estate residue distribution and final account. Estate J W Youst T R Darrel appointed administrator. Estate Albert Eyselie set for hearing trial account and discharge of executor.
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G. L. Andrews & Co. Ve
W.C. Parmer
J. J. Benton
JH. Fisher
A. E. Parmer
Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company
Lula B. Kath Ve
Amanda Huson
Thomas Selcraig
Bown
Yetate Daniel McLaren
J. W. Youst
T. R. Darels
Albert Eyselie
Assessors Notice Sends New Cochise County Tax List
Chas R. Howe county assessor mails the Cochise county assessment list for 1910. The assessment year starts February 7 and property owners must return a full statement of real and personal property. A school tax of 2.50 per head is due, and a roid tax of 2 is payable for able-bodied males 21 to 60.
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Chas R. Howe
Cochise County
Howe
Arizona
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Endorsed in Toledo Notices
One hundred voltare reward for a catarrh cure not possible by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Curry & Co Toledo. Cheney deemed honorable after 15 years in business. Watsas Kinwax Manvix wholesale druggists Toledo endorse. Cure taken internally, direct action on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Governor Sloan Declines Requisition in Kidnapping Case
Governor Sloan refused to honor California’s requisition for L. KR Adame Nat Murphy and Note McLaughlin charged with kidnapping the nine year old son of Adame Mrs John Kimball the child’s grandmother had not been named guardian upon the boy’s removal A habeas corpus writ was sought to secure custody in San Francisco Tucson holds the boy and three alleged kidnappers while twelve private detectives guard against escape to Mexico.
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Sloan
California
L. KR. Adame
New York
Nat Murphy
Note McLaughlin
Adame
John Kimball
Tucson
San Francisco
Deputy Clerk Dismissal Row Stirs County Board
At a Board of Supervisors meeting last night Deputy Clerk Kelly protested his salary termination and threatened legal action. He refused to surrender office keys and pledged to consult an attorney, while the board moved to appointWilliam A. Feeler of Insurance Abstract Title Co. as deputy clerk to assume duties.
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Kelly
Bighes
Kell
Imment
Alls
Wm. A. Feeler
Title Co
Why Tombstone Draws Men Back to Arizona
The article ponders why men repeatedly return to Arizona after experiencing life in the East. It cites a balmy climate and sunshine, plus Tombstone’s status as the heart of a prosperous, enterprising population in a vast western belt, as irresistible draws.
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Mas
Arizona
East
Sears
Mizsardieee
United States
Tombstone
Dry Farm Yields and Cananea Cattle Feed Initiative
Col WC Greene’s dry farm east of Cananea reports a successful third crop of milo and sorghum. The operation, run by two Chinese workers trained by R. Branagh, features an engine and fodder cutter to feed cattle during cold, dry periods and supports the nearby dairy and creamery. Melvin Swain joins the Tombstone contingent heading to the Phoenix aviation meet today.
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Col WC. Greene
Cananea
Tiope
Cananes
Col. Greene
Mexico
R. Branagh
Cananes Cattle Company
Woodmen of the World Masquerade Dance Planned at Gage Hall
The Woodmen of the World announce a masquerade dance at Gage Hall in Washington's Birthday celebrations with arrangements for best dressed prizes and novelty surprises for all attendees. Stephen O Connor's case before Justice Chatham related to Dr A S Russell's killing near Duquesne saw a postponement of the preliminary examination pending prosecution and defense agreement. Senator Eugene B Ives has been retained to defend the prisoner Nogales Times notes. Benson visitors including John Lyons and others observed witnesses in a land case before Probate Judge Goodbody as District Attorney Williams heads to Phoenix for the air ships convention and aviation meet attendance by Colonel I L Pickett.
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Gage Hall
Washington
Prises
Stephen O'Connor
Chatham
A. S. Russell
Benson
John Lyons
Sam Stanton
Crosby
AL N. Gray
Charles Clark
Curran
N. Chevis
Archie Chisholm
Census effort maps Arizona mines and manufactures
Special agent James B. Kitch of the department of commerce and labor arrives from Albuquerque to oversee a nationwide census of Arizona mines and manufacturing concerns. He notes agents are active in Colorado New Mexico and California and highlights the plan to publish authentic data to aid manufacturers and mining men, urging industry cooperation for accurate statistics.
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Arisons
James B. Kitch
Department of Commerce and Labor
Arizona
Albuquerque
Bureau of Commerce and Labor
United States
Kite
Colorado
New Mexic
California
Senate Confirms Judge F M Doan In Arizona Supreme Court
A telegram reports the judiciary committee favorably forwarded Judge Fletcher M Doan for associate justice of the Arizona Supreme Court. The Senate is expected to confirm at the first executive session, pleasing Doan’s friends who deny any wrongdoing. The confirmation comes amid charges previously made against him.
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Oh. L. Pickett
United States
Scaator
Washington
Senate
Fletch
M Doan
Arizons Supreme Court
Cochise Board of Health to enforce strict sanitation measures
The Cochise Board of Health plans tough steps to clean up county towns and enforce sanitary rates to prevent epidemics. Notices will urge public garbage removal and compliance with regulations. delinquent property owners face penalties. Meetings in Tombstone today aim to adopt measures and improve services despite electric light issues.
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Cochise
Grand Lodge of Masons in Session in Tucson
The 28th annual Grand Lodge session convened Monday in Tucson with Most Worshipful Fletcher M. Dean of Tombstone presiding as Grand Master. A large Arizona-wide attendance included Morrie Goldwater of Prescott and MP Freeman, George J Roskroge, and Harry Arizona Drachman of Tactoo, the four 33d degree Masons.
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Grand Lodge of
Flue Lodge Masons
Tucson
Fletcher M. Dean
Tombstone
Arizona
Grand Lodge
Morrie Goldwater
Prescott
MP Freeman
George J Roskroge
Harry Arizona Drachman
Tactoo
Mine Purchases Cameron Pump For Flood Control
In Sulphur Springs valley Heffern mine owner orders immediate installation of a Cameron pump to manage the large water inflow. The project aims to prevent flooding and secure ongoing operations.
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Heffern
Sulphur Springs
Cameron
Flying thrill in Phoenix as aviation stars prepare
Special to the paper reports Charles Hamilton and F Willard arriving in Phoenix with high power aeroplanes. Hamilton promises three days of sensational flying at the aviation meet and aims for world records in height and distance as crowds arrive. Glen Curtiss is blocked by an injunction pending a suit involving Weight Brothers. Weather is favorable for the event attracting hundreds.
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Charles K. Hamilton
Preano
Phoenix
F. Willard
Glen Cuytiss
New York
Weight Broz
Hamilton
Arizona
Ameris
Chinese New Year Celebrations In Chinatown
A lively yet satirical account describes Chinese New Year in Chinatown with crackers, punk burning at the joss house, and a week of rest from washing among local Chinese men. The piece notes festive activity tempered by humor as a reporter misses celestial beverages due to smoke from punk.
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Chinatown
Chine Boys
Joss House
Ore shipments resume from multiple mines to Poland mill
Shipments of ore from the North Capitol and Helwick mines to the Poland mill have been commenced again and, according to present prospects, will steadily continue. The old Mudhole workings in Yva pai county have also again resumed activities and the mills of the Penn Arizona company are busy treating the ores.
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North Capitol
Helwick
Poland Mill
Yvapai County
Alao
Penn- Arizona Company
El Paso Detectives Link Man to Hotel Burglary Case
The El Paso Times reports city detectives believe PLC Weaver, jailed on a Delmar hotel burglary complaint, is the man blamed for robbing hotels and swindling horse teams in Alamogordo and Phoenix. A photo matches Weaver closely, and witnesses note his tall, imposing appearance. Weave r denies recognition.
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Plc. Weaver
Justice Watson
Coart
Delmar
Phoenix
Ariz
Weaver
Alamogordo
N. M
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W. O. W. Unveil Monuments Sunday
Salt River Valley
Heseayampe Creamery
Fronate Court
Hall
Gov. Sloan
Melvin Swain
Phoenix Aviaton
Williams
IL Pickett
Pic
Jnck Campbell
Tempest and Sunshine” Company
Calderwood
T. C.M. Co
John 5. Williams
J. T. Kingsbury
John W. Walker
A. H. Gardner
Charlee Purdon
Bisbee
Go. P
F. M. Doan
Arizons
Arizon
Congio
Congression
President ET Kame
Tombstone Telephone Co
Phoenix Aviation
J.C. Seamon
San Pedr Cal
Dispatch
California and
Revenue Cutter Service
Fabio Yordil
Banco de Senora
Hermosillo
Jalisco
Guadi
Supreme Court
Joe Bush
Turner
Tre
Tome Happy Hooligan
I 'Beans
Grand Lodge of Masons
Ned White
Sunshine
West Garden
C Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Ayer
Matilda Warwick
Kokomo
Ind
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Tam
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