Arizona Statehood Reflections From Tombstone 1911
In a Tombstone Republic item dated December 12 1911 readers glimpse Arizona debating statehood amid a rough frontier scene. The tale mentions a political speech, crowded streets, a bank and hotel bustle, and references to Tombstone figures and literary names like Alfred Henry Lewis and Owen Wister as the state’s future looms.
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Owen Wister
County Seat Fight Splits Cochise County
The Cochise country faces a county seat fight as Bisbee and Tombstone vie for the seat. Douglas favors moving to Tombstone while Bisbee supporters push for keeping the seat nearer their town. Rail access and modern mobility influence the political calculus amid long-standing liberal movements.
Speaking on Behalf of Benson and the San Pedro
A brief note indicates representation for Benson and mentions San Pedro, implying a formal statement or clarification tied to these entities. The fragment suggests a procedural or spokesperson role without detailing actions or outcomes.
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Benson Signal Reports District Sentiment On County Seat Move
In Cochise County the public opinion favors keeping the county seat at Tombstone rather than moving it to Douglas. Douglas supporters argue the move would benefit the county economically, while opponents cite taxpayer expense and limited local gain. Public discussion centers on the proposed plan and its impact on residents across the county.
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Ibstonie
Teeh Vrsh
The Arizona Celebration Echoes Pioneer Spirit
The Tlissasaanpers in Los An sto mark a birthday amid aging reminiscence of Arizona’s pioneering era. The piece honors territorial independence and a self reliant ethos, noting copper wealth and agrarian life, while celebrating women’s steadfast roles and the state’s growth toward liberty and prosperity.
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Road Improvement Campaign Begins With Moss and Volunteers
A road improvement drive has started with Moss leading a team of volunteers. The effort aims to repair and upgrade local pavement, shoulders, and drainage. Community members are invited to join the work crews and contribute time or tools.
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Arizona ranchman admits fatal harm in Tempe case
El Paso, February 18. George Harmon a 12 year old suspect, confesses to fatally harming Stephen Hughes, Tempe ranch owner, in December by axe and burial in a ditch on Hughes’s ranch. Harmon accuses partner John Groff of coercion and involvement in related robbery charges.
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George Harmon
Stephen Hughes
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Harmon
John Groff
Confessed killings reveal body near ranch house site
Following a confession by George Harmon and John Groff to the murder of Stephen Hughes, authorities found the victim's body excavated at an irrigation ditch near his ranch. The skull showed crude blunt-force damage while the rest of the body remained well preserved.
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George Harmon
John Groff
Stephen Hughes
Temperanch
Tate
Auto overturns injures two men in Las Feb incident
Roy Clayborne of Wim and Clayborne and a companion identified as Lane were in a vehicle that overturned shortly after 10 o clock. Lane sustained serious injuries including a broken arm, three broken ribs, and internal injuries. Clayborne suffered three broken ribs and internal injuries. Both were rushed to Calumet hospital for treatment.
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Tie Nee
Calumet Hospital
Ain and Snow Help in Road Work
Rain and sleet aid Cochise County road department under County Engineer Ryan. Work from Tombstone toward Fairbank and Benson progresses, with the Huachuca Water Company supplying water to wet and drag the new road. The stretch to Fairbank will improve soon, while repairs are urged on the Benson fork route and St David to Benson segment.
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Cochise County
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Pairhank
Huachucn Water Company
Fairbank
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Curtis Plats
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Benson
Knights of Columbus official visits Phoenix council
A. G. Hagley special supreme agent arrives in Phoenix to meet Marcos de Niza council No. 1184 officers. He attends a 2 oclock session at Elise lodge room, tours the Salt River valley, and plans to travel to Giohe via Roosevelt Dam with a schedule including a local Knights gathering today.
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Marcos de Niza Council
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Giohe
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Salt River Valley
Mangled Body Found Near Benson
A man’s body lay beside railroad tracks fifty yards east of the pumping plant in Benson. The deceased, identified as Thomas H. Jervis of Ebensburg Pennsylvania and late of Santa Barbara California, had severed head injuries and lay in a ghastly scene. Letters and papers bore his name and he held a baggage check and a money order ticket. He had checked into the Virginia Hotel in Benson the previous night and relatives were notified for disposition.
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Thomas H. Jervis
Ebensburg
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Santa Barbara
Califor
Independen Order
el Paso
Tex
Purne
Virgini
Howard Jervis
Return from Phoenix Clerk reports absence on business
Clerk of the Superior Court J. E. returns from Phoenix where he was on official business and notes that the appropriation bill has consumed much time and fears an extra session of the legislature may be needed today in Phoenix.
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Phoetis
Notice of Land Office posting for Santa Fe Pacific lands
The Land Office in Phoenix Arizona on February 7 1917 publishes a notice that Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company represented by Howel Jones has filed Serial No 2721 to obtain lands described by multiple townships ranges and sections in the Gila and Salt River Meridians. Interested parties may file affidavits of protest by March 31 1917 citing adverse mineral character or other reasons. First publication February 25 1917.
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United States Land Office
Phoenix
Arizona
Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company
Howel Jones
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REIGE
Wis Sey
Wces Department the Interior
Congress
Gila
Salt River
Meridan
Governor Campbell seeks extradition in Tempe murder case
Governor Campbell issued a requisition on the Texas governor for the extradition of L. Anderson and John Groff, jailed in El Paso, charged with killing Stephen Hughes, a Tempe ranchman, last December. An agent heads to El Paso tonight.
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Phoenix
Campbell
Texas
L. Anderson
John Groff
el Paso
Stephen Hughes
Tempe
Interior Department land picks 1917 lands in Gila Salt River area
Howel Jones, Land Commissioner, announces a public land selection under the April 21 1910 act. The lengthy metes and bounds cover Gila and Salt River Meridian lands in many sections across T 1568 268, with multiple townships ranges and sections listed. Objections due by March 1 1917.
Notice of Survey Application and Withdrawal Arizona
Notice under acts of Congress that Application for Survey No 29 in Cochise County T 21 S R 28 W sec 18 19 20 28 29 32 23 has been filed by the Governor State Land Commissioner and the Attorney General and withdrawn lands designated will be held from December 26 1916 for sixty days from filing of the plot at Phoenix with exclusive Scottsdale rights to select lands not claimed previously Dated Phoenix February 3 1917 Governor of Arizona First publication February 11
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Phoenix
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Washington, D.C
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