Looking Backward Twenty Four Years Records of Cochise County
A compilation of land and property transfers, mortgages, deeds, and transfers filed with the Cochise County Recorder. Includes sales in Douglas Willcox Bisbee and Tombstone areas, probate notices, and mortgage satisfactions. Also contains editorials on mining, taxation, and agriculture, and brief classified notices. Persons mentioned include Harry Wheeler J D Miller John Stuppi Adela Suarez George Strong J Williams J Lane Minnie Paper McNeal Viola Virginia Clay ton A Patterson and others.
Contested Frontiers and Local News From Teviston and Fort Apache
Thursday reports from Teviston include Mr J A Duncan arriving at the Palace and Slaughter returning from San Bernardino cattle gathering for a shipment from Deming. Articles touch on Apache scouts, Indian activity, Governor Murphy’s messages, and delays in executions for Nelson and Granada. Fort Apache quarters burned, and the Epitaph ownership clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juha A Duncan
Kana City
Virginia Group of Mines
Teviston
Slaughter
San Bernardino Ranch
Deming
Wiite
Stith
Guadalupe
Sonora
Assembly debates bill on stolen property and penalties
Telegraph reports from yesterday's legislature sessions outline Hughes of Pima introducing an amended measure to redefine theft penalties and court procedures. The article notes the bill would raise theft thresholds to 500 dollars, shift some cases to justices courts, and reduce costs for grand juries and circuits. Mentions W Cheyney in Phoenix, B A Packard visiting from Sonora, and Ed Stump with F B Fox from Husthuca mountains. Also a help-wanted notice for a color cook at the Arcade Hotel.
San Diego and Arizona Railroad Bonds in Imperial County
County Recorder Frank Erzinger records a monumental trust deed for the San Diego and Arizona Railway bond issue of 25.9 million dollars. The 315 folio document covers Imperial county mortgaged property from the west boundary to fifteen miles west of Seeley and a right of way to Campo Creek, with 372 miles of Mexican track noted as completed. Bonds are general first lien five percent, forty year gold, with 10 million already authorized. redeemable after June 1, 1920 at 105 percent. Signed by John D. Spreekies, TW Hellman, H Van Luren, Miss Nettie Rafferty, Jary and Harry L. Titus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Centro
Frank Erzinger
San Diego & Ariona Railway Company
San Frav Inco
Imperial County
Seeley
Campo Creek
Tia Juana
State Railway Commission
Doings of the State Legislature in Phoenicon Jan 23
Senate passes Mothers and Old Age bill Senate Bill 6 after unanimous third reading. Other measures include county official salaries, university appeal for labor rights, and various House bills on exemptions, curators, library, and state board of veteran curators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenin
Senate
Judiciary
Goldwater
Yavapai
Busines
Camipbett
Coconino
House
Rules Bernard von Kirin Smid
University of Arizona
Elu Ty Flanegan
State Senate action on emergency bill and county seats
In the Arizona legislature session reported today the emergency clause on a bill cutting state aid was debated with strong opposition from Powers of Maricopa and Graham on counts. The measure was referred to the judiciary committee by 19 to 14, while the report of the state historian was referred to appropriations. A House committee of the whole considered a bill to remove county seats amid a lively exchange on sufficiency and the court house danger raised by Merrill of Cochise.
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Phoenix
Aritons
Senate
House
Maricopa
Graham
Judiciary Committee
J. S. Merrill
Cochise
Charles L. Franely
Merrill
Judiciary
Johns
Yavapal
Boards of Supervisors
Emma Johnsons Fifteenth Birthday Party at Home
Monday Daily reports a birthday party for Emma Johnson at her parents home with Mrs Emma Johnson celebrating her fifteenth birthday. Attendees included Sunday School class members and eighth grade grammar students. Guests and gifts highlighted a joyful, church community gathering. Sheriff Harry Wheeler and Deputy Bowden left for Bisbee with Louis Kekos in custody for murder pending preliminary hearing at Hill City. Kekos had been returned from Nashville Tennessee by Sheriff Wheeler recently.
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HP Johnsen
Emma Johnson
Johnson Wa
Bisbee
Hibee
Bis
Harry Wheeler
Bowden
Louis Kekos
Hill City
Kekos
Nashville
Tens
Sheri] Wheeler
Local residents and visitors frequent the county seat
Mrs H Harper formerly Miss Ethel Guse arrived from this city for a brief visit in Tombstone. Officials from El Paso were here on business. Mrs Paul Murphy returned from a Barrow ranch visit. J W Walker Sr and wife arrived from Indiana to spend the winter. Rev F X Brule, recovering in Phoenix, plans to return home soon. Deputy Webb travels to Meridian for official business. Frank Bicone returned from six months abroad including Spain and the war. Lyman Hayes from Willeco visited on county business. Higher Auto Co representatives toured the county. EW Simonson held church services in Douglas. Various locals and visitors were noted in Tombstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Harper
Ethel Guse
Tombstone
Miami
Paul Murphy
Barrow Ranch
The
Dragoons
Frank Bicone
Eur
Spain
War
Willcox
Wages to rise at Copper Queen A and Shar uck firms
Wednesday's daily notes that the Copper Queen and A and Shar uck Companies plan to raise employee wages starting February 1 though it is unclear if Tombstone workers are covered. Attorney JC Gang of Willcox attended county court business. Dan Hanley won the Crystal Palace building excavation contract for the new Crystal Theater run by Joe Norcross.
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Copper Queen
Shar Uck
Crystal Palace
Joe Norcross
Crystal Theater
Dan Hanley
New Court Filings and Legislative Bills Mentioned
The record notes new cases filed in superior court including Elizabeth McCabe versus McCabe for divorce, and other civil actions with judgments and costs. It also references legislative discussions on county seat revivals, school census handling, and a bill allowing county boards to borrow public works funds with a six percent interest cap and annual borrowing limit.
Powers challenges Arizona laws as void under emergency clause
T. T Powers of Maricopa argued in the Arizona House that most state laws are invalid due to the emergency clause lacking constitutional sufficiency. He claimed the clause may not legally hasten or apply referendum measures and pressed that each bill requires explicit wording to be enforceable.
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T. T
Maricopa
Arizona
Asoon
Osborn
Locks Good for Opening of Smelter
Wenson January 26 report notes a remodeled modern reduction plant for the colony Fille with future operations seen as highly probable. Trail of capitalists and steel interests push a Western railroad from Die Catenas to Wilcox tract. first dirt to be moved at Wilkes Wednesday. Benson’s ore shipments to Benson Bowen and Arizona United’s Johnson mill signal a surge of high grade ore from downstream. value of two million dollars in the tailings dump. Opening of the smelter promises town growth and possible railroad to the area within six months.
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Die Catenas
Wilcox Tract
Robert Mackssle
Cochise
Wilkes
Arizona United
Johnson
Bowen
Benoot
Benson
Rates Cut On Akters Goods Across Arizona By Commission
The corporation commission authorized rate reductions on akters goods between all points in Arizona. A special rate authority shifting items to first to third class was approved. Bread biscuits crackers and toast fall under the cuts, ranging from 6 to 40 percent. pretzels are named but not expected to be affected as demand in Arizona has stalled since year's start.
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Atena
The
Corporation Commission
Arizona
Secretary Osborn urges reform in petition and tax systems
Phoenix January reports criticize the current initiative petitions process urging tighter controls on signatures and access to petitions. Osborn also attacks automobile license practices, recommends stricter enforcement, and calls for fiscal year budgeting and reduced printing costs in the secretary of state office.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cochise County
County Recorder of Record
J D Miller
Kistee
John Stuppi
Douglas Way Parks
Jacob Scheerer
Andrew Scott
Jo Foulkes
Douglas
Henry Lefebvre
Thomas Sullivan
J W Hayward
J Lane
McNeal City Co
McNeal
van Armin
Adela Suarez
Bougles
J Glenn
Gheo L&c Co
Glenn Et Ux
Glenn L & C Co
Ste Anna Beauchamp
George Strong
D J Johnson
C McGlone
Guavaney 1 & T Co
Land
Seattle Mortgage
J Williams
Antonio H Martines
John B Bidwell
Clayton A
Patterson
Charles F Bucht
Viola Virginia
U S
R Parke
U J
Jac B
Bidwell
H Whittaker
Burlington Buggy Co
J Millar
T Clason
Minnie
Morgan
E Johnson
Brown
Truax Bisbee
Viola Spikes
Albers Epixes
Suttey
M Zeitlin
Charom
J Julyan Bisbee
Wildman
W Grubb Bisbee
FE Bower
M Whalen
Anus Wighard
F Brown
B& T
Coto G Wildman
Bank of Douglas
J Lindley
Arista
California
Aricana
Quillin
Mitchell Mining Claims
M Martin
T Estes
Lease
Snow
Mary Contraman Bowie
United States
West
Adhone
Advil
B. V. Sands
Corner Toughnut and Ltd
Sts —Advil
Land Ranch
Lee
Thos
Seston
Wheenis Herald
Prospector
Mead Bridges
Robinson
Clark
Gov Murphy
Bond
John Nobile
Arkaine
J. A. Rockfellow
Vickers
Walley
Esomo
Ampeir
Mr. Sydow
Tucson
HL Meek
Frank Nelson
Boni
Antonio Granada
Moernci
Govenor Murphy
Bulletina
Oteer
Fort Apache
Hughes
Pima
Couney
Miles
Sierra Bonita
Aham County
Phoenix Herald
Thardemen
W. Cheyney
Phoenia
B.A. Packard
Hie Rane
Stump
FB. Fox
Husthuca Mountains
Janted Effi
Arcade Hotel
San Diego & Arizona Railroad Bonds
John D. Spreekies
TW. Hellman
H. van Luren
Nettie Rafferty
Jary
Harry L. Titus
Territorial
J. B. Anguis
Board of Veteranee
Cuuvalgggs
Baten
J. Betteroff
el Paso
J W. Walker, Sr
J. W. Walker
Blodmington
Indiana
F. X. Brule
Sacred Meaty
St. Joseph's Hospital
Phoenix, i
Douglas HH
Hotchhiss
Super
Hereford
Guy C. Webb
Mereford
Arty Rafferty
Lyman H Hayes
Willeos
Feounty
Mc Hayes
Willcox Visitors
Higher Auto Co
Board of Supervisors
EW. Simonson
St Pauls Epicopal Guild
Douglas Esterday
Porter McDonald
A. R English
Dolance
Tombsone
Witlees
Minnie Weaver
A.B. Durkey
Carl Hooker
Craig
Paiy
Jc, Gang's
Los Angeles
CB Farbell
Welch
Guy
J McArthur
McArthur Bros. Auto Company
Phoesia
Tombotone
Elizabeth McCabe
PL. McCabe
Hathaway G
Chase Speer
Ada Spicer
James A. Fogerty
Suarisfield
Acts
Sidney P. Osborn
Legis
Qsbort
Uhe
Oaswers
Oshorn
Inswes
Osbor
Madero
D. F. Bush
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