Divorces Granted in Douglas Courts on Wednesday
In the District and Federal Courts six decrees were issued by Judge Dean and officials as marriages ended in divorce. Cases heard include Harmon vs Harmon Wood vs Wood Lacey vs Lacey Moran vs Moras Duncan vs Duncan. The federal grand jury filed indictments for smuggling and adultery. several defendants pleaded guilty or not guilty with sentences set for tomorrow. United States cases involve smuggling ten head of geldings, impersonation, and alien importation with forthcoming judgments and continued hearings. Debates over land tithe and banking false entries appear, with numerous cases awaiting action and grand jury adjournment planned.
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Dean
Bieboe and
Douglas
Harmon
Wood
Wood Lacey
Lacey Lacey
Lacey Moran
Moras Duncan
Duncan
Tavaspay
City of
Douglas Gas Co
Brown
Mir Bone
Bone
Hood
United States
Louis Caldecen
Alvina Vila
Antonio Aravas
H Pickett
Wong Ye
Vols
A. J. Mackay
W. P. Miller
Jack Radcliffe
Margaret
Walton
John Frankovich
Uaniel McFarland
U. S
U.S
Temtetone
Arisoun
United Tee
E. Biddenger
Richard T. Rogers
Daisy Shannon
Leuis Calderon
United States Grand Jury
L C Hawke
First National Bank of Douglas
Alfred Bernard Nn
Mexico
RT Rogers
Oman
Manuel Monteon
Wong Yeu
E Bittinger
Bille
Agai Garcia
Ramon Garcia
Pedro
Arizona Affairs at Washington Dispatch Feb 10
A Washington dispatch reports the senate committee on territories began considering the New Mexico Arizona statehood bill and will continue next Friday. It notes Delena Ralph Cameron’s $110,000 road and Grand Canyon improvements bill referred to the appropriations committee. Elijah 8 Junior of Prescott receives pension increase. Ex-United States Attorney Robert Morrison of Arizona is present. Representative Stephen introduces a bill to require portmasters to furnish all congressmen with a list of names upon request for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
Senate
Delena
Ralph Cameron
Grand Canyon
Committee On Appropriations
Cameron
Pansion Bureau
Elijah 8 Junior
Prescott
United States
Robert Morrison
Arizona
Stephi
Visit of One of the Old Pioneers
J. H. Slaughter and wife, from the San Bernardino ranch, visit Tombstone today on court business. Slaughter, a rugged pioneer who helped tame Apache threats, is nearing seventy but remains active, with wishes for health and longevity for the century mark.
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J. H. Slaughter
Tombstone
San Bernardino
Mr. Slaughter
Slaughter
Arkonans
Cochise County
Arizons
John Slaughter
Coober County
Hanlers
New England
Arizona
Push to fast statehood report in territories debate
A Washington dispatch reports pressure on the senate committee on territories to force an early report on the statehood bill with many amendments urged. Supporters of Ancona and New Mexico coordinate in a united drive, while figures including Raph Cameron Hubbell Morrison and others discuss securing a three million acre land grant for Arizona institutions missing from Beveridge bill.
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Washington
Senate
Ancona
New Mexico
Raph Cameron
Alonzo Hubbell
Joseph E. Morrison
Ase
Arizona
Beveridge
Bank Examiners Visit Tombstone for Grand Jury Cases
United States bank examiner and associate, S L G Munson, arrive in Tombstone from Washington to assist the federal grand jury in First National Bank cases linked to Douglas. Munson, famed for testifying in Heinze cases, plans to leave for the national capital soon and return in April to continue as a bank witness for the government.
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United States
Em National Bank
sLyn
G. Munson
Washington D.C
Messrs
Marahal
Munson
Ntional
Tombstone
Federal Court
Tombstone Visitors and Local Happenings Highlight February
Robert Bixby of Boise visits Tombstone and is brother to Georgia Bixby, a noted local young lady. February and March bring ideal duck shooting with abundant birds along the San Pedro. Masquerade costumes for the Woodmen of the World dance on Washington's Birthday arrive at Frank Abal’s, promising a well attended event. Attorneys Robert French and WP Miller are in town for court matters, while Tombstone residents Mrs Edward Kinsella Mee Mary Lacy Mrs Stafford Mrs Grace Lutey and Mr Apna Moran visit from Bisbee.
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Robert Bixby
Tombstone
Boise
Idaho
Mr. Bixby
Georgia Bixby
San Pedro
Washington
Frank Abal
WP Miller
Itsbye
Edward Kinsella
Mary Lacy
Stafford
Grace Lutey
Apna Moran
Bisbee
Indian Killed by Passenger Train
A Papago man about 30 was killed Sunday morning when struck by Southern Pacific passenger train No. 3 between Tucson and Benson. The Indian’s remains were taken to Tucson. Investigators could not determine if the death was an accident or suicide as the train crew offered no further light. The victim’s body was found horribly mangled.
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Southern Pacific
Tucson
Benson
Tucsone
Dean
Returned From a Trip to Mexico
Charles Hart and G. Girargi, Tombatoniste, return from an extended mining trip in interior Mexico. Hart reports rapid settlement of Yaqui river country by American colonists and valuable concessions along the new railroad route. Mexican extensions progress as miners push forward toward Guaymas region. They contemplate an early return after explorations.
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Charles Hart
G. Girargi
Mexico
Mr. Hart
Yaqui
Mr. Girarg
Guaymas
Peculiar Malady Affects Freighter at County Hospital
The Paradise Record notes Henry Polhemus, a former freighter for K Fairfield, suffers a tumor under the ribs and doctors say nothing can be done. Polhemus, who often slept at work, remained a troubling presence for his employers. The El Paso Times reports Paulhan, the human bird, will perform in the southwest for three days starting February 25 with six aircraft and 35 crew, including railroads offering excursion rates and plans to fly around Mount Franklin and cross into Mexico near the Rio Grande to impress customs officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise Record
Fuford
Johnston
Henry Polhemus
Fairfield
Polhemus
Sour Hire
el Paso Times
Paulhan
Pavlhan
Collier's Weekly
Peulben
Tia
Paulban
Mount Franklin
Rio Grande
Destination Tucson or Yuma rail survey rumor
A statement by H J Simmine of the El Paso Southwestern says Henning will survey the country from Hereford toward Tucson to assess a potential rail route. He said no plan extends beyond Saecon, despite speculation of reaching Yuma to meet the Spreckles road. railroad men remain reticent on construction plans until formal agreements are made.
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Hereford
Tucson
H. J. Simmine
el Paso & Southwestern System
James Douglas
Southwestern
Henning
Yuma
Saecon
Inet
el Paso & South Western
Spreckles
San Diego
Douglas Foterpations
Grave Complications on Statehood Bill
A Washington report notes grave complications over the admission of Arizona and New Mexico. President Taft’s support for the Hamilton bill fades as defects appear. A potential deadlock between Houses threatens territorial statehood, with opposition arising to constitutions needing congressional and presidential ratification.
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Washington
Saya
Hamilton
Arzona
New Mexico
Taft
Iso
Senate
Congress
Committed to the Insane Asylum by Probate Judge Goodbody
A woman and Willard E. Humphries were committed to the asylum after insanity examinations. The woman, mother of a baby boy, showed wandering attention yet affection for her child. officials believe treatment may restore reason. Humphries, from Lowell, was found boisterous and sometimes destructive, with epilepsy. he was taken to Phoenix for care.
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Goodbody
Lansey Commission
Char Hee
Willard E. Humphries
Insanity Commission
Humphries
Lowell
Phoenix
Tombstone youths join moonlight bay ride at Reeves ranch
Friday evening Tombstone youths will take part in a moonlight picnic to Reeves ranch with ten couples in a large bay wagon. A merry time is anticipated. Attention centers on the upcoming W. O. W. masquerade dance at Gage ball Tuesday night.
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Tombstone
Reeves
Gage Ball
Attempt to Rob the Wolcott Store
An unknown midnight burglar tried to break into the Wolcott mercantile on Fourth street. A glass pane was broken to enter, but the thief escaped before officers located him. A broken egg and damaged display near the entry are noted, with no clue identified.
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F. N. Wolcott
Fourth Street
Fourway
General Shortage of Beef Cattle Driven by Desert Ranges
Frank Mason of the Greene Cattle Company reports rapid clearance of salable stock from cattle ranges in Arizona and Sonora. A nationwide shortage of beef cattle has drawn on the Aliena ranges, with the Greene Company apping thousands of head to Arena and Sonora. The firm currently has four or five buyers in Sonora seeking cattle wherever found.
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Frank Mason
Greene Cattle Company
Arizona
Sonora
Greene Company
Arena
Sonor
High Financiering of an Arizona Company Receivership
Attorney Bullard travels from Maricopa to New York for a stockholders meeting of Amalgamated Mining and Oil, a holding firm in receivership. The Pasquin Republican notes alleged high finance schemes behind bonds totaling 1.5 million dollars issued to two subsidiaries, with English interest taking over stock and assets while bondholders seek relief. The Murchie mine, central to the case, remains pumped to keep water out as bidders valued the property between 75 thousand and 160 thousand dollars. recovery hinges on the New York gathering.
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Ditrict Avorney Bullard
Maricopa Young
New York
Amalgamated Mining & Oil Company
Bullard
Toy
Wilson
Pasenix Republican
California
Murchie
Nevada
Bankers’ Trust Company
Ariton Corporation
York
Oil
Territorial items of interest condensed
A long list of Arizona reports notes Californians taking tie from Bisbee for a project, family claims waived, and a stomach analysis in WH Spencer case. Burial notices for John Boynton and injurious pneumonia cases appear, plus petty crime like a wallet theft in Kelvin. County actions include bounty hides sale, and miners’ contract work for the late Ivy Burleson. Local church papers plan publishing, travel feats by Mre IL Archbold, and cultural events in Phoenix and Yuma.
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John Boynton
Coconino County
Phoenix
Fair Grounds
Cole
Man
Kelvin
Totletone
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Myra Keegan
Fereid
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G. Oroveo
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Francisco Kovies
Ramon Array
Pary
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Te Igias
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Cass & Sames
oRring
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Earl Davin
First Nations Bank
U. S.marabhal
Jack Davis
Fisidoro Castillo
Dolores Castillo
Territory of
C. W. Hicks
Charles New
James O'Connor
B. F. Greenwood
Mary E. Wood
J. Willis Wood
Daniel Madden
H. A. Morgan
Ide H. Stewart
Ewell Springs
Doe Cabersa
Robert French
Marshal Qverlork
Epise Spel
Neal
Joe Larrieu
Paradise
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Spett
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Mes
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Spencer
Ash Fork
Pima County Board of Supervisors
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Ivy Burleson
Episcopal Church of
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Mre IL Archbold
Ajo
Tacson
Coyote Mountains
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Women's Club of Phoenix
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Naco
Enrique Valdez
Edward P Weston
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Kingman
IE Tuckland
Ben Kemper
Denver Livestock Assocy
Denver
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Harvey House
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Aequita Onyx
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