Will Avoid Premature Burial in London Meeting
In London a meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Premature Burial heard Dr Hayden urge swift burial reform. He cited cases of burial after deathcertifications, including 219 buried alive and 10 dissected alive, with several other near misses. He proposed waiting mortuaries to verify death before interment.
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London
Society For the Prevention of
Hayden
Man‘ch
London Society
Disastrous Fire At Benson Yesterday
A devastating blaze struck Benson yesterday morning and for a time threatened the town. The flames consumed much of the Bast area, starting around 3 o clock from an unknown origin believed to be a smoldering cigarette. The fire damaged a saloon lodging house owned by J A Lopoum, a restaurant run by two Japanese, and a general store owned by J M Crosby. Very little was saved and losses fall heavily on individual owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Weiss Corner
Birand
J A Lopuom
J M_ Crosby
Los
Freighters Wanted for Hay Shipment to Cananes Sonora
Oro Maximo Mining company seeks freighters to haul hay from Cananes Masaiteque about forty miles at 25 Mexican currency per ton. Transit time four days with good roads and accommodations. Address Oro Maximo Mining company Cananes Sonora Mexico Apartado 26 al0-tf.
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Cananes
Masaiteque
Oro Maximo Mining Company
Sonora
Mexico
Apartado
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promotes Female Health
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a universal remedy for female disorders and weakness. It claims to correct pelvic displacements, relieve backache and headaches, and support motherhood, asserting medical endorsement and non alcohol content. It also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser with free access via Buffalo New York.
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Perce
Thas
Rlv
Pierce
Buffalo
People's Common Sense
Mexico Plans Inspection of US Canned Meats
The Mexican Herald reports the government will inspect imported canned meats from the United States following the Chicago packing house probe. It notes the federal district government council will study slaughterhouse conditions in Mexico City and regulate cattle handling for long shipments, with aims to halt killing on arrival.
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Mexican Herald
United States
Chicago Packing House
Herald
Federal District Government Council
Mexico City
Arizona Turquoise In Favor In Desert Mines
Turquoise mines in New Mexico and Arizona have declined in output while California and Nevada show gains. The 1905 US Geological Survey will report on turquoise properties. San Bernardino County desert mines yield stones from 3 to several hundred carats with some beads selling at high prices.
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New Mexico
Arizona
George F Kane
United States Geological Survey
California
Nevada
San Bernardino County
Cal
Arizona Becomes Honey Producer of Remarkable Growth
Yama Valley honey exports rise sharply as producers gain fame for quality and quantity. Key growers report outputs for the season including Karr & Kester 72000 pounds, A W Simmons 18000, George Thurman 90000, C A Journegan 6000, Ray Jacobs 9000, with all others totaling 75000 and a grand total of 210004 pounds.
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Yama Valley
Karr & Kester
A W Simmons
George Thurman
C. A. Journegan
Ray Jacobs
Special Rates From Arizona Exposed to St Louis Assay
Mr George W Marks United States Assayer at St Louis announces special bullion rate from Arizona points until further notice The San Francisco mint is out of service and shipments of iron free to St Louis Assay Office will be assayed and paid for upon receipt
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George W Marks
United States
St Louis
Expresa
Aruon
San Francisco
St. Louis
A Mistake of the Public Examiner
The Public Examiner misclassified records in the District Court report on the probate judge's office. The issue reached the District Court and hinged on Judge Dean's decision. Also noted is the sudden death of one-month-old baby boy of Mr and Mrs Manuel Rodriguez, believed to be from a scorpion sting, reported by Florence Blade.
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District Court
Board of Supervisors
Dean
Manuel Rodriguez
Scorpion
Florence Blade
Doings in the District Court
The United States opened criminal business in the district court with a grand jury return listing jurors and foreman, noting excused members for valid reasons and a special venue, and detailing cases including smuggling and importing persons for prostitution. Several cases were continued or set for trial, witnesses summoned, indictments and pleas recorded, and court duties allocated for the week as the U.S. trial jury prepares to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JM Crosly
HW Masnac
Wan
Lou Cooley
TR Brandt
HM Woods
Foreman
Thor R York
Butlitt
Trial in Queen v McCabe Advances in District Court
District Court heard the Queen v McCabe case with demurrers overruled after lengthy debate. A jury panel was selected, including EF Fisher, Dave Davis, John Merrill, Bam Mores, Gro Wilon, Joe Emmons, OB Watts, Sutton, and E B Houstin. The U S grand jury released its final report and was discharged. charges against multiple named Mexicans for a bonded store burglary near Silver Creek, New Mexico were ignored.
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U 8
Silver Creek
New Mexico
Copper Magnate Invading Arizona
Rumors of Heinze and Amalgamated Copper seeking Arizona mining property gain traction after Heinze’s reported explorations in Cochise county and southern Arizona. Representatives will inspect Red Fork district sites in northwest Arizona, with travels from Nogales to Los Angeles, Bull Frog Nevada, and Ash Fork as he negotiates multiple property purchases.
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Heinze
Amalgamated Copper Company
Arizona
Cochise County
Red Fork
Oasis
Patrick O'Neil
Oro Blanco
Nogales
Los Angeles
W. W. Wishon
Heinz
O'Neil
Wishon
Montana
Bull Frog
Nevada
Ash Fork
Arirons
President Cancels His Arizona Trip
A Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt will visit Panama in October for three weeks to advance the Panama Canal project under the current $25,007,000 appropriation. He also abandons plans for a West and Arizona tour next summer due to numerous invitations with little added purpose, avoiding a three month trip.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Panama
Neo
Whit House
Congress
Arizona
West
Hue
Noted Scholar to Study Insects in Arizona This Summer
Prof Paul FH Sow of the University of Kansas, with three students, travels from El Paso to southern Arizona to study tiger beetles in the Habo Quiveris mountains near Tucson. The expedition is his 25th, aiming to add to Kansas’ growing insect collection, now the second largest after Harvard.
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Paul FH
Kansas
Lawrence
el Paso
Habo Quiveris
Tucson
Profesor
Arizona
Sow
Kansas University
Harvard
Supervisors Transact Routine County Business at Meeting
The Board of Supervisors transacted significant county affairs and planned to confer with other Territory boards in Phoenix. Inspectors and judges for the upcoming election were named as required by law. Douglas splits into two precincts, Bisbee into three, and Lowell will have a precinct including South Bisbee and Denisis. Wm Adamson of Douglas appointed Territorial Fair Commissioner from Cochise County, Ben Goodrich to assist the district attorney in civil fee cases, compensation not to exceed $200.
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Board of Supervisors
Bess
Phoenix
Territory
Douglas
Bisbee
Lowell
South Bisbee
Denisis
Wm Adamson of
Cochise County
Ben Goodrich
Mining in the Dos Cabezas District
Geo. H. Wilson, manager of Sterling Copper Company, reports a ten foot wide body of high grade sulphide ore opened in the Dos Cabezas mining district. Development of numerous properties proceeds with encouraging results. H. & Peoples of Tombatune named fiscal agent for the company.
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Geo. H. Wilson
Sterling Copper Company
Dos Cabezas
Ellwell Gold Mining Co to Begin Operations in Huachuca Mountains
George R. Welborn, president, will depart for the Ellwell Gold Mining Company property in the Huachuca mountains to start operations. Workers will arrive this week, a 200 foot shaft is planned, and development work will proceed. Machinery and supplies have reached Hereford for transport to the mine. Management aims to power the mill and mines by electricity, replacing gasoline lighting and power.
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George R. Welborn
Ellwell Gold Mining Company
Huachuca
Mr. Welborn
Hereford
Arizona Ranger and Badger Fight in Tombstone Waterfront Event
In Benson a sensational summer sport unfolds as Ranger McDonald carries the fight to a stubborn badger in a ceremonial clash witnessed by notable figures from Tombstone. Court Commissioner Gilmore and Attorney Flannigan shape the verdict while editors Shinn and White form a board of award.
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Benson
Monte Carlo
Pacific 3
United States Court
WG Gilmore
Torrer McDonad
Thomas Flansigan
Tombstone
Contlict and Accordingly Ranger McDonad
W.C. Shinn
Benson Press
White
Cochise County Press
Joe Bush
Imiuent
McDonald
Board of Award
Flannigan
Gilmore
Thomas Jefferson
Ron
Roert Emmett
Eno
Shinn
Mackstone
Kent
Tombtone
Onter
Pretok
Benron
No Religious Services at Grave
The interior department notes a circular to state governors and federal district officials stating that no religious services will be conducted at gravesides during interments. It asserts that Mexican laws apply to all faiths and that the practice will be continued by all religious bodies.
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Department of the Interior
Mexican Herald
Mexico
Local Tidings from Tombstone Valley Daily
Wednesday notes Howard Maxsell and WR Gilson of Bibee clashed with court attendants in the Copper Queen McCabe affair with Colonel McCarl, Nogales collector of emig tions. Tombstone residents contemplate summer stays at Hasehuce. Henry Street Bequillas Cat Pe company in city on business. C H Landis and wife of Phoenix visit then return home. Globe Silver Belt claims a Phoenix paper reports a hotter place than Phoenix. date of death not given.
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Howard Maxsell
WR. Gilson
Life Alliance
Bibee
McCabe
Colonel McCarl
Nogelesie
Tombstone
Henry Street
Bequillas Cat Pe Company
Globe
Phoenix
Forest Reserve Entry Bill Signed Into Law
Crest Supervisor J F Meagher and other Arizona and New Mexico supervisors report a new forest reserve entry law. It allows land within reserves to be opened for filing and settlement under homestead rules up to 160 acres per person or 1.5 miles in length. Home stead settlers already on land gain a 30 day tiling preference. Requires permanent monuments and survey by an authorized surveyor.
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Crest
J. F. Meagher
Arizona
New Mexco
Officials Warn Over Statehood Drive in Two Territories
The Santa Fe New Mexican condemns federal officials opposing the Hamilton joint statehood plan as imperialistic. It argues officials who serve the government for pay abandon manhood and honor, questioning differences from czarist subjects, in a heated exchange cited by the Prescott Courier.
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Hamilton
Prescott Courier
Observed With Less Demonstration Jan Juan Day Observed
The Jan Juan Day celebration was observed with less demonstration this year. Old residents recall past holiday customs though more brutal sports such as jerking roosters have fallen out of favor. Mexican people discourage these practices and favor horse races with moderate use of liquor. The day featured good dinners and pleasant reunions marking home life.
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St. Johns
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Fredrick
Jas Johnson
Shuckman
Brickwood
Kelney
Cranz
Patterson FF
Harrington Jakob Schmid
Walter Gostin
Phillips JH
Vaughan
F Meek
Geo Hardiker
J Johnson
Masnac
Buchanan FN
Walcott
Wm Mahoney
Manuel Roderguez
Rafael Castillo
Jesus Burrell
Francisco Lopes
Filipe Garcia
Lorenzo Montano
Jas Ferrill
Lee Thompson
Manuel Elerquez
Staicr Court
Wilson Va Dos Cabeza Mg Co
JS Palmerlee
The
Reef Mg Co
Norton-Morgan
Howard
U. S
Manuel Rodergues
John Knoei
John Monagan
United Later Grand Jury
Houckleiter Co
John Gribble
Tumb— Stone
Huachuca Water Co
Holland
Burt McCann
GS Davie
Dave Gibson
KL Clark
James Dye
JH Borrowdale
TB Henninger
Geo Emmons
J R Burr
L M O'Brien
EB Merrill
John Roberts
Wm Mercer
L Berner
HE McGregor
Jack Sneed
R Haxwell
H Wilco
G H Tustin
B Stevenson
JO — Sutton
LeRoy
A Speid
James Cutter
Cleveland
Harry Runkle
A Hewn
EB Watts
B Fisher
E F Baker
J K Gol
Ben Coger
Walter Faulkner
JC Hobson
LW Nichol
Champion
CC Wilson
TE Hedberg
Fred Speer
Julia Golarth
Dos Cabezas District
Ellwell Mg. Co
Arizona Ranger
Gamma’ Cou Rene
C.H Landis
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