Rumor of Wolfley Dem pressure to block confirmations
Tombstone era piece reports a rumor that Governor Wolfley and Democrats seek to defeat confirmations of Judge Sloan Judge Kibbey Charles R Drake Herbert Brown and U S District Attorney Jeffords. It notes Wolfley travels to Washington to thwart appointments and mentions Democratic factional tensions in Tucson and Washington amid 1800s Arizona politics.
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Wolfley
Mark Smith
Sloan
Kibbey
Charles R. Drake
Herbert Brown
U.S
Jeffords
Brewster
Cameron
Pima County
Maricopa County
Clark Churchill
Drake
Jetoris
Arivona
Washington
Taxpayers urged to engage in politics to curb taxes
In a Florence Enterprise communication, Samuel Hughes calls for taxpayer involvement in primaries and conventions to curb rising taxation. The piece rebuts Democratic meddling in Arizona federal appointments, criticizes Cochise county publicity, and stresses careful candidate selection to address growing county indebtedness.
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Eprrary
Samuel Hughes
Florence
Hughes
Pima County
Sur veyor General Johnson report on Pera Reavis land grant
A historical note on the Surveyor General Johnson report about the Pera Reavis land grant argues that business backers funded forgeries to steal homes. The writer condemns the failed attempt, calls for punishment of Reavis for forging, and urges arrest of those involved.
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Johnson
Pera Reavis
Reavis
Arizona affair exposé sparks reader interest in gifted liar
The St. Louis Republic cites a flamboyant but vague figure rumored to dish up romantic Arizona reports. It notes his claimed knowledge of Arizona geography and affairs while describing him as a prolific prevaricator whose writings could draw attention if identified.
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Arizona
St. Louis Republic
Peron
Mining and Weather Notes From Robinson District
Reports from Jos L Redondo describe heavy rains along the road to Yuma and rich ore at Ravenna mine with strong placer activity. Florence Alta notes canal work and a 1800 acre reservoir. Joanna bonanza continues, urging capitalists to invest in Robinson District mining claims amid near term boom potential. Flor en ce Alta and Phenix Herald add weather, health remedies, and railway surveying updates.
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Jos. L. Redondo
Ehrenberg
Yuma
Ravenna
Yume Sentinel
White Pine News
Joanna Bonanza Conniues
Joanna
Elaine
Menes
Robinson Trict
Snel
Robinson
Prospects for Water Storage in the West
A Washington correspondent reports the Senate Committee on Reservoirs and Irrigation will back a vigorous push for massive water storage. It urges rapid Geological Survey support and aid to individuals and firms to build reservoirs, with government noninvolvement and favorable land terms likely for irrigable lands. The Rio Grande stayed dry for 500 miles last summer, spurring New Mexico and Arizona to seek immediate storage provisions.
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Washington
Denver Times
Special
Senate Committee On
Stewart
Nevada
Geological Survey
Fies
Rio Grande
Colorado J
New Mexico
Arizona
Montana Lottery Advances With Public Draws
The Montana Lottery began after legislative authorization in 1887 and has operated since. Capital prizes of 15000, 10000, and 5000 will be drawn January 18, 1890, and monthly thereafter. Tickets cost 100 each and are available from lottery dealers.
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Britain
Tucson
Mark Smith
Reputliena
Ixgvicen
Montana
Auiguet
Wysse
J. J. Jacobs
Butte
Montama
Electric Placer Company Plans Massive Arizona Operations
A Big Enterprise Journal mentions the Electric Placer Company will start operations soon in the Weaver district near Itich Hill. The project involves building a dam on the Hagaavam river and a powerline network to supply an electric plant with power sent to Weaver district. Contracts have been let and famed civil engineer Wells H Bates will oversee, with rapid start and progression toward completion.
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Upit
Itich Hill
Weaver District
Ahis
Hagaavam
Walnut Grove
New Orleans
Phenix
Wells H. Bates
Prescott
Letter List For Tombstone Arizona Post Office Week
Uncalled letters for the Tombstone Arizona post office for the week ending January 180 are listed for Bradley J A Gabel N Carroll S Kunz A Chields Wm Mills D V Figer Max Smith WJ. Callers must state advertised and provide date. Also includes notes about Prof Loisette memory advertisement and a humorous old puzzle vignette about aging and fruit grocer.
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Tombstone
Arizona
Bradley
JA Gabel
N Carroll
Kunz
A Chields
Wm Mills
DV Figer
Max Smith
Clark
Windmill Advertisement Promotes Aermotor Model
Describes the Aermotor windmill as the latest improved design with 35 percent more power. Claims a 12-foot wheel does 28 times as much work as an 11-foot wooden wheel and offers information through Hor Box 120 Tucson Arizona.
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Hor
Tucson
Arizona
Advice to Mothers from Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup
Promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething remedy used for over forty years by physicians and mothers. Claims to relieve teething pain, cure diarrhea and dysentery, soothe bowels, and end wind colic, promising rest for mothers. Price listed as 52 cents per bottle.
Pony sixicon offers finest brands and drinks in Arizona
An advertisement touts the Pony sixicon as carrying top brands of brandies wines porters and liquors. It highlights hot spiced rums Carman Key West cigars and Anheuser Busch lager on draught. The note ends inviting patrons with Henry Campsenn.
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Jerry
Carman Key West
Arizona
St Louis Anheuser Busch
Henry Campsenn
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Meek & Madero
Fourth Street
Fremont and
Allen
Cochise County
W. H. Barnes
Ben Goodrich
Fred Smith
Royal A. Johnson
Board of Supervisors
St. Johs
St. Johns Herald
Chamberlain
Bakersfiell
California
H. J. Peto
Florence Alia
Florence Canal Company
Florence Alta
H. FE. Kinkale
United States Express Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Harris
Robinson District
Goelinty
Siwith
Tie
Flo
de Rosson
Enix Herald
Rai
Phenix Herald
Corespondenta
Weh
New South Wales
Thals
Debbo
Syeur
California Fig Syrup’ Co
San Francis
Loisette
Jicyrieter
Riter & Hook
Riter
Peter F. Hook
Pease Call
Seth
Peter F. Hoo
Ac Ritter
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