Doings of the Arizona Legislature in Phoenix
The session sees bills to raise saloon licenses to 250 per quarter, limit mining stock funds, and elect territorial officials. Crenshaw seeks rail fare caps, ex officio county clerk appointments, and reform of justice fees. Other measures cover liquor sales restrictions, wage pay for lawmakers, and a tax payer funded legislature expense.
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Phoenix
Conneilman Hunt
Gila County
Hone Williams
California
Hell
Con Res
Bell
Raing Congress
Arizona
Crenshaw
Ceenehaw
Coosen
Plucky Young Ladies Secure Concession
Helen Kimber and Miss Nellie Howard of St. Joseph Missouri secured a Mexican concession near Sonora worth 2 000 000 acres of mineral timber and agricultural lands. They have leased lands to cover costs and plan involvement in a railroad linked to Sonora line construction.
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St. Joseph
Missouri
Helen Kimber
Nellie Howard
Tucson
Sonora
Two Companies Cancel Engagements In Arizona
Manager Warnekros of the Schief felin receives cancellation notices from Gertone Minstrels and Pelton Dramatic company. The Pelton tour closes, Gertone reportedly suspends Arizona dates due to Gila river bridge issues. Warnekros plans to extend the Columbia Opera Company engagement to three nights. Phoenix strawberries continue to be harvested. Valley fruit growing praised for favorable conditions.
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Warnekros
Schieffelin
Gertone Minstrels
Pelton Dramatic Company
Arizona
Gila River
Warnekrow
Columbia Opera Company
Phoenix
United States
Want Uncle Sam to Curb the Gila
Citizens committee on Gila river control met in Thatcher with the Bulletin noting they plan to seek federal aid. They intend to memorialize Congress for immediate assistance and circulate a petition throughout the valley for a $200,000 appropriation to curb the flooding and damage from the Gila.
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Citizens’ Committee
Thatcher
Bulletin
Congress
Arizona Mineral Output Doubled in Two Years
Arizona total mineral production rose sharply from 1901 to 1903, hitting a 199 percent increase and setting records for the period. The copper yield grew markedly in value and quantity, with figures showing substantial gains across precious and base metals, as production totals climbed toward over 56 million dollars in estimated output.
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Arizona
An Old Mine Before the Court in Arizona Territory
The Pittsburg Arizona Field Mining Company v. Smith case on Dean Richmond mine title has been decided for the defendant. A new trial motion may be filed, with an appeal to the territorial supreme court possible if denied. The mine near Charleston dates to 1870, located by Edwin Schieffelin, later patented. Also notes Tombstone oil supply arrival at Benson, gas and ice plants unaffected. Chinese immigration inspector W V Partoh reports on a Chinaman detained in Toccon for illegal entry after a business laundry at Fairbank.
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Pittsburg
Arizona Field Mining Company
Ve Merk Smith
Dean Richmond
Herting
Sorin & Ellinwood
Supreme Court of
Territory
Tombstone
TCM Co
Benson
Tombstone Improvement Co
D. Gage
W. V. Partoh
Immigration Service
Toccon
Fairbank
China
United States
Mexico
Cananea
Two Justices to speak on The Child Problem in Phoenix
In Phoenix a session will be held Sunday night at the First Methodist church addressing The Child Problem. Ammoa supreme bench members including Associate Justice Fleveberg and Tombatine’s dean will speak. Rev A H Gannett, head of the Children’s Home Society of California and Arizona, arrived to arrange the event, seen as significant for those concerned with child welfare.
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Phoenix
Ammoa Supreme Bench
Fleveberg
A. H. Gannett
Children's Home Society of
California
Arizona
Geronimo Attacks Crook in Arizona Feud Tale
A described clash between Geronimo the Apache and General George Crook unfolds in a book by Geronimo. The narrative claims Crook pursued the chief through the Arizona mountains and is savagely attacked as Geronimo accuses him of many wrongs. The piece ends with Geronimo remarking that the Lord took the wicked Crook while he remains to enjoy earthly life.
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Geronimo
Arizona
George Crook
Arizona Mountains
General Crook
High Liquor License Receipts in Tucson Rise
In Tucson every license holder paid 250 to the City Collector James Flynn for a quarterly liquor license. First quarter receipts totaled 8500 and annual projections reach 34000. The overall quarter gain is 3400 and yearly increase 15600, under the finance plan. The report notes significant revenue from licenses in the territorial capital.
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Tucson
James Flynn
Stockholders Cause Each Others Arrest at Nogales Meeting
At the Reality Mining company annual meeting in Nogales, J L Sheppard of Sonora faced a warrant from Ohio charging him with obtaining money by false pretenses. In response, Hans and Weinlein of Columbus, Ohio, were charged with conspiracy to cause Sheppard’s arrest, and Sheppard filed suit for $200,000 damages alleging false imprisonment.
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Nogales
J. L. Sheppard
Sonora
L. J. Hass
J. Frank Weinlein
Columbus
Ohio
Arizona
Sheppard
Hans and
Weinlein
Haas
Lynns Arrest After Pett y Larceny Charge In Tucson
Deputy Sheriff Moreno of Pima county arrived here after Lynn a painter wanted in Tucson on petty larceny. Lynn allegedly stole items from his workplace and fled yesterday. Deputy Frank Bauer arrested him this morning and Lynn will be taken back to Tucson this evening by Deputy Moreno.
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Moreno
Pima County
Lynn
Tucson
Frank Bauer
Tuc
Prehistoric Dig Near Gila Valley Attracts Attention
Attorney Gitwon returns from Phoenix where he argued the City of Tombstone v Huachuca Water Co before the Arizona Supreme Court. Prof J W Fewkes reports exciting excavations at a large ruin encloser with rooms and artifacts. Demand for $3,000 more to continue, with potential finds rivaling Pompeii.
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Gitwon
Phoenix
Supreme Court
Tombstone
Huachuca Water Co
Maricopa
Gibson
Phoenis
Florence
Casa Grande
Rame
J. W. Fewkes
Prof. Fewkes
Gideon
Pompeii
Gila Valley
Forty third Annual Woolgrowers Convention Opens
The forty third annual convention of the National Woolgrowers Association opened in Salt Lake City with delegates from twenty seven states. E S Gouney of Arizona Wool Growers Association spoke and will address tomorrow on making the association more beneficial. R Crandall of Santa Fe, deputy collector for Arizona, visits Douglas to inspect tobaccos and beverages, with Tombstone to be included in his tour.
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National
Woolgrowers’ Association
Salt Lake Ciy
Southwest
E.8.gouney
Arizona Wool Growers’ Association
Arizona Man
R. Crandall
Santa Fe
N. M
Arizona
Douglas
Tombstone
Railroad expansion reaches Arizona and El Paso link
An El Paso dispatch reports the Texas & Pacific plans a new line to connect El Paso with a San Diego east line into Arizona. Gould interests back the project and a Kansas City Short Line survey has begun with construction slated to start soon. No definite word on Texas & Pacific ties to El Paso San Diego.
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el Paso Dispatch
the Times
Texas & Pacifi
el Paso
Arizona
San Diego
Gould
Kansas City
Texas & Pacific
Gould Forests
City of Tombstone Sues Huachuca Water Co in Supreme Court
City of Tombstone seeks injunction against Huachuca Water Co over contract to discontinue service. Case heard in Phoenix Supreme Court with Col. H. J. Pickett for Tombstone and C. Gibson for the water company. Arguments focus on franchise as contract, company finances, and rival Tombstone Improvement Co. involvement.
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Tombstone
Huachuca Water Co
Phoenix
Supreme Court
Col. H. J. Pickett
C. Gibson
Water Company
Phoenix Republican
Fort Stone
Tombstone Improvement Co
de Ensee
Tombstone Improvement Company
Cyclone Bill Feels Glorious As Bailey Triumphs
Tombstone resident Judge W. E. Beck known as Cyclone Bill celebrates Senator Bailey of Texas winning election. He has written to old Texas friends urging support and plans to name his first mining claim Bailey for luck.
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Tombstone
W. E. Beck
Cyclone Bill
Bill
Senator Bailey
Texas
Bailey
Mining activity and copper showings noted in Huachucas region
Thursday's dispatch from the Daily reports Claud Craig in Bisbee noting strong mining development in the Huachuca range. At Butte Arizona camp Fowler and Mitchell push three eight hour shifts with machine drills. a 500 foot tunnel intersects three sulphide bodies carrying 6 to 15 percent copper. Jack Houston now oversees the South Bisbee property, while Princeton camp under Manager Hamburg makes progress on good grade sulphide ore. Copper Belle Mining and Vines face a courthouse sale at Gleeson, with Sheriff sale set February 12 following a judgment of 24,881.06 plus costs. Sheriff White departs for Douglas on official duties.
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Claud Craig
Huachuca
Prostecton
Butte-Arizona
Fowler and Mitchell
Jack Houston
South Bisbee
Princeton
Hamburg
Copper Belle Mining Company
Arizona
Gleeson
Vines
Cochise County
Court House
Martin Costello
Costes
Jack White
Tedy
Douglas
Arizona Legislature Looks to Raise Lawmakers Pay
The Arizona assembly saw two memorials to Congress introduced by Democrats from Maricopa and Graham. One seeks raising legislative pay from four dollars to ten dollars per day with 60 day sessions. the other urges Congress to set aside two hundred thousand dollars to protect settlements in Graham County along the Gila River from flood damage.
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Phoenix
Congress
J. W. Crenshaw
Maricopa
W. W. Pace
Graham
Graham County
Gils River
Governor Kibbey's Recommendations For Arizona
Governor Joseph H. Kibbey urges the legislature to pass measures on public gambling Sunday and midnight saloon closing tobacco sales to minors ban women barmaids or saloon staff halt further bonded indebtedness until debts are funded reform the board of equalization taxes on mines protect small owners and secure Territory finances enforce school attendance to age sixteen promote manual training in industrial schools expel dishonest officers. He notes Arizona's jointure vote results improved national standing and Congress should credit the state.
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Joseph H. Kibbey
Arizona
Board of Equalization Laws
Jointure
Kibbey
Local notes from Friday include marriages and a court ruling
Martin Costello returned to town from Los Angeles. Marriage licenses issued for Augustin Gonzales to Petra Molina of Pirtleville and Manuel Pace to Rossino Aguila of Bisbee. Creditors of Foo Kee, Tombstone merchant, met. Judge McFarland appointed Ex-County Recorder Frank Hare as trustee. inventory to follow. Two probate sale orders noted. Francis Mary Owens estate to gain 188,955.57 and Frederick Arnold estate 32,549.32 from mine sales to Shattuck Arizona Mining Co. Cochise county back tax books near completion. estimated tax due about 10,000, down from last year’s 60,000.
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Martin Costello
Los Angeles
Hue
Augutsin Gonzales
Petra Molina
Pirtleville Manual S Pace
Rossino Aguila
Bisbee
Foo Kee
Daniel McFarland
McFarel
Frank Hare
Tekeo
Francis Mary Owens
Shattuck-Arizona Mining Co
Frederick Arnold
Leale of Mines
Cochise County
Big Mining Suit In District Court
In Cochise county district court Epes Randolph sues Lycurgus Licdiy W C Greene and Cananes Central Copper Co for about 8000 shares of stock worth roughly 300000. The company moves to quash service arguing no Arizona presence. pres James Hoatson and director Greene allegedly accepted service without authority. Tucson attorneys and a forthcoming legal battle are noted. In Yavapai, Judge Sloan rules on a temporary injunction blocking Prescott from building a municipal electric plant, with all points considered except debt incurrence under the Harrison act.
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Cananes Central Copper Co
Lycurgus Licd— Iy
James Hoatson
W. C. Greene
Bisbee
Minnesota
Arizona
Mexico
Hoatson
Rector Greene
Anid
Greene
Seth E. Hazzard
Tucson
District Court of
Yavapai County
Sloan
Frank Wright
Prescott
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Hunt
Gila
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