Community Notes From Daily El Paso Scene
Mrs. OC W. Leach returns to play after a long absence. Miss Herring’s birthday dinner hosted guests. Mrs. Si Bryant visits from Phenix. Frank and Mrs. Moore host a progressive euchre party on Seventh Street. Julia Tippett gains a temporary teaching certificate for Carr’s Canyon Muschuce Mountaine. Laura Coste wed LH Chalmers in Phenix last Tuesday. Mrs. Chalmers to serve at the World’s Fair. Farmers and merchants report sharp fish supply, copper and ore display at the World’s Fair. The El Paso smelting company changes management, Bates & Christee take charge. Fort Lowell abandonment debated by General McCook. A patent claims motion-derived power may revolutionize manufacturing. Jo Bignon’s Bird Cage to amuse lawmakers. Tucson-Tombstone routes extended. Capitol removal talk stirs politics. Bliss Maida Jones inherits fortune from late Sogvire tailot.
Fifteenth Amendment clash in Phenix schools echoes debate
The Phenix Herald reports a quorum of Phenix School trustees rejected Indian child integration urged by Indian Commissioner Morgan. Trustees argued whites and Indians should not be amalgamated, noting indifference among citizens and potential harm to white children. The article also notes local notices and mining/company updates including Silver King Mining directors and coal discoveries in Shasta County.
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Phenix
Mesers
Kelly
Hamman
Morgan
George W. Cheyney
Wee
Silver King Mining Company
H. H. Noble
George ©. Hickox
Alex McBean
A. Barney
LB. Coleman August Waterman
W.S. Meltar
J.C. Groves
Imalifornia
Shasta
Cal
Pensstranis
Palace Howl
Pittsburg
Shasta County
Millville
Pensylvania
Piles for Water Spark Arizona Artesian Quest
A Arizona editorial argues for immediate testing and development of artesian water supplies to benefit the territory, urging state action over Congress. It proposes funding wells at public sites and outlines the potential long term value of confirming water depth, while noting regional reports from Bisbee and industry moves toward a new copper smelter and patentee works in El Paso.
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Arizona
Congress
Phenix
Tte Hondera
McGuirk
Bisbee
Perpetual Motion Inventor Claims Wave Power Patent
Santa Barbara inventor Jobo Beermaker alleges a patented wave power machine using inclined tracks and weighted tanks to harvest ocean motion. The system relies on synchronized tank positions and a ratchet to transfer continuous descent energy for any desired use. Other items mention pension inquiries, a Tombstone case, Prescott mining notes, and California wine demand alongside free silver coinage discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Beermaker
Santa Barbara
Hawxhorst and Vincent Probate Filing in Tombstone
In Tombstone on January 14 two names appear in an estate notice overseen by Thomas Vincent. The brief record references Hawxhorst and a related matter filed in the local court.
Senate Passes Free Coinage Bill in 39 to 27 Vote
Reported across multiple towns, the day’s notes include the Senate passage of a free coinage bill by a 39 to 27 vote, plus obituaries and various regional updates. Colonel J M Eddy died in California, while Senator Hearts faces a grave cancer diagnosis with little hope. Dallas fire losses total 100000 with extensive property and insured claims. Fitzsimmons defeats Dempsey in a thirteen round middleweight bout at the Olympia Club.
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Naw
Fitzsimmions
Dempsey
Jack Dewipsey
Maurice Fitssimmons
Olymphia Club
Fitzsimmons
Pitssimmons
Pitesionen
Fitzsimmon
Jack
Fitzimmon
Iitter
Gooo
Fitasimmon’s
Dempscy
Ruins and Relics Debate at World’s Fair Policy
The discussion centers on Amsona’s resources tied to ancient ruins and the belief that showcasing relics at the World's Fair would attract good citizens and permanent residents. The pro position to send relics abroad is urged to be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsona
Plea for Equal Justice for Indians and Mexico Coop
The St Paul Pioneer Press urges equal justice for American Indians and questions progress on their treatment amid debates on tariffs and race politics. In Mexico City a peculiar cooperative society pools groceries from one shop, sharing eight percent profits with members and planning to expand to all essentials for seventy eight members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Mexico
Farniab
Asis
Dichelancia
Home of the Peafowls in a Child’s Tale
A piece from Anna R. Henderson in Little Men and Women describes a family owning hundreds of peafowl. It highlights their beauty and behavior, from spring strutting to snowy roosting, feather plucking after rain, and peacocks’ color variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Suemmer
Jorabe
India
Anna R. Henderson
Domestic electric lighting spreads in Philadelphia
Scientific notes describe private plants powering a shop laundry and a sewing machine with arc lights for summer bug control. A light wand with a flexible battery connects to a hand grip for lion taming. A new weekly Pensioner advocates pension reform and limits on pension attorneys and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pensioner
Western Ten
I Smith D. Fry
Tews
Fred Maig
Kansas City
Kan
Ingalls
Libert
Xobler
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Osam
Wen
Smith
OC. W. Leach
A. R
Miss Herring
Si Bryant
J. O. Donbar
Frank Moore
Seventh Street
Allen English
Phoenix
Henderson
el Paso
Fitzgeralds
Bates & Christee
Fort Lowell
McCook
Misa Julia Tippett
Cochise County
Carr's Canyon
Muschuce Mountaine
Mix
Laura Coste
LH. Chalmere
Chalmers
Ea Acl
Phenix Horsid
Jo Bignon
Tombstone
Ieatre
Tadiad
Maida Jones
Santy
al Sogvire Tailot
Feree
Hiss Macy
Waments New Pont
Yuer
Yuma
Sohn
George H. Field
Roberts
Hatch
W. Hackett
HO. Langreen
Ohina
Bosuwe
John Dart
Nacosanri
Jhe
Toney
Phe- Hix
Clark
Prescott
Atlantic & Pacific
California
New York
Senate
United States
Hawxacaer
la Tombeone
Hawxhorst
Thomas Vincent
Washixoroy
Yous
Passgunns
J. M. Eddy
International
Nortier
Omaha
Wasuixoron
Heart
Dallas
Texas
J. R. Hooper & Co
Robinson
Boedecker
Murphy & Bat
T. E. Henderson
Attasts
Brongwich
Liverpool
Eptum
Farmer's Alliance
Pose Rivek
Lillie Wound
Little Hawk
Crow Dog
Calico
Hantiles
Miles
Corkin
Joe Jenday
Crry
Carr
Wounded Knee
Gen
Blaine
Wa. C. Hazelbein
Atlantic & Pacific Road
Sunning Mney
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