Tombstone Subterranean Lake Water Tap Hoped From Deep well
Arrivals include Ernest Everhardy of Bisbee who will serve on a U S trial jury and heads a Water Development company. A 830 ft deep artesian well is planned near Tombstone to tap a vast underground water basin. Experts say the aquifer spans Arizona New Mexico Utah and Nevada, feeding irrigation across St David and Tombstone valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Everhardy
Bisbee
St. David
U.S
Everhardy
Water Development and Irrigation Company
Giret
California
Everbardy
Tombstone
St David
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Nevada
Pacific Ocean
San Pedro
Reclamation Service At Work In Colorado Delta
The Reclamation Service co operates with the Bureau of Plant Industry in experiments near Yuma Arizona. A plot is given to plant experts to test cotton and other crops. The Colorado River delta promises high population potential once irrigation is completed. Five acres can support a family, with year round crops and early maturing fruits and vegetables profitable in markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
Reclamation Service
Bureau of Plant Industry
Yuma
Ariz
Colorado River
Department of Agriculture
United States
Colorado Delta
California
Notable Visitors From Bisbee Arrive For District Court
Superintendent Walter Douglas of the Copper Queen company with W H Brophy and W G McBride traveled from Bisbee in the private car Alamorjo and spent the day in the city. They appeared before the district court in Copper Queen Co versus McCabe Doredor and Bauer over the rights of defendants to use company ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Douglas
Copper Queen Company
W. H. Brophy
W.G McBride
Bisbee
Alamor
District Court
Copper Queen Co
McCabe, Doredor
Bauer
Trials and sentences in the United States district court
The district court morning session focused on United States v Manuel Rodrigues for bringing women into the United States for immoral purposes. Jurors were selected and testify progress noted. Jesus Burrell was sentenced to three months in county jail and a $100 fine for bringing Chinamen into the country. Remaining cases, including McCabe-Copper Queen and Bauer, were scheduled for later, with various officials and witnesses listed as duty reporters. Deportation of two Mexican witnesses to Agua Prieta was ordered, and bail for Mrs Lamb discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zune OS
United States
Manuel Rodergues
Evertardy
EF Stevenson
Jack Homer
E True
Max Jackson
LG Kelly
M | Montgomery
Woolery
Lou McClure
LD Tester
WE | Rock
John Gray
Jesus Burrell
McCabe-Copper
Ve Bauer
McCabe
Bauer
Bisbee
Douglas
Agua Prieta
Mry
Lamb
McCord
Emanuel
Gilmore
Department of Justice
Washington
Canada de Vabre Company
Hughes
United
Jesus Burrel
Pima County
Not Guilty Verdict in Rodriguez Immoral Import Case
Federal jury returns a not guilty verdict for Rodrigues on charges of bringing Mexican women across the border for immoral purposes at Douglas. Quesada arrested on perjury charges after Rodrigues release as evidence and testimony conflict with other accounts. Immigration Officer Connell questions acquittal while U S Attorney Alexander and Jones lead prosecution. Defense counsel Orfila of Bisbee with Parsons and Beamler of Douglas. Copper Queen McCabe case resumes before Judge Dean with stubborn objections and arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodrigues
Douglas
Rodriguez
Jose Quesada
Quesada
Rodrigez
A. 5
Connell
United States
Alexander
Jones
Orfila of
Bisbee
Parsons and Beamler
McCabe
Dean
Complications With Mexico Over Colorado River Crisis
Government engineers and Southern Pacific officials warn the Colorado River is in a dangerous rampage threatening Laguna dam and Salton Sink. The Reclamation Service urges U S Mexico canal rights to reroute flow, citing potential loss of 2000 square miles if Salton Sea level rises and vast property damage in the Imperial area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Mexico
Southier Pacific Railroad Company
Yuma
Laguna Dam
Salton Sink
Salton
Reclamation Service
Hitchcock
International Boundary Line
Gulf
Imperial Country
United States
Mexico Territory
Reclamation
Tombstone ties to $1000 stake in Territorial Fair races
Shirley Christy representing the Territorial Fair in Phoenix toured Tombstone to secure a $1000 guarantee for the Tombstone Stake. He cites plans to award $15,000 to $20,000 in prize money this year as Arizona draws attention from eastern homeseekers. Local supporters signed for $100 each, with Bacon and Koons and F W Goodbody contributing $50 each, and last year’s guarantees already proved the fair’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Christy
Phoenix
Tombstone
Christy
Arizona
EB. We
W. F. Staunton
A. N. Gage
H.sley
J. N. Gaines
Hunt
Sir George B. Wilcox
Machomich Mercantile Co
A. Wentworth
Bacon & Koons
F. W. Goodbody
Fort Apache to be Abandoned by U S Army
Fort Apache is slated for abandonment by the United States army leaving Fort Whipple and Fort Huachuca as the remaining posts in the region. The fort, ninety miles from the railroad with poor wagon access from Helbrook, may be deserted before year’s start while four cavalry troops stay behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Apache
United States Army
Whipple
Huachuca
Geronimo
Lawton
Helbrook
Old Fort
Apache Reservation
Mining magnate stirs Santa Cruz with proposed work force
Frank Powers head of the Worlds Fair Mining company reportedly plans to employ 1500 men at a Santa Cruz county mine. The rumor says he may push to move the county seat from Nogales and take other steps to boost his camp ahead of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Powers
World's Fair Mining Company
Santa Cruz
Nogales
Cananea Demonstration Prompts Government Readiness
The Nogales Times reports a planned Sunday demonstration led mainly by labor agitators from the United States. Authorities in the American and Mexican governments are said to be forewarned and prepared to enforce laws. The event may shift from the month’s start but remains intricately planned with careful detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cananes
Nogales
United States
Copper Production in Arizona in May
Copper output in May from the Douglas Smerters is about 12.6 million pounds at a yearly rate of 151 million. Copper Queen Consolidated Mining, owned by Phelps Dodge, aims for about 100 million pounds in 1906 and will install a central electric station for mine use. The combined mine and smelter yield is roughly 8.75 million pounds monthly with 4000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Co
Phelps, Dodge & Co
New Bishee Consolidated Group
Phelps-Dodge
Coram
Arizona Copper Co
County Accepts Poor Farm Offer
The county supervisors formally accepted land donated by W. C. Greene at Hereford for a county poor farm. The clerk was asked to thank Greene and arrange the deed. The board will pursue steps to put the land under erection and surveyors will assess irrigation needs for about 60 acres and artesian well size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Greene
Hereford
Opium Smugglers Captured Along Mexican Border
Local customs officials report the capture of a desperate band of Mexicans engaged in opium smuggling across the Mexican border for use by Chinamen in Texas New Mexico and Arizona. A valuable opium haul was seized and brought there for confiscation and sale. The raid is believed to disrupt a gang active for years and causing customs officers ongoing trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Yavapai Mines Lead Nation in Precious Metals Output
Yavapai County mines produced about 9 million dollars in precious metals last year. Copper led with 49 million pounds, gold totaled 1.75 million from ledges and placers, silver reached 500 thousand ounces, and lead and other metals were valued at around 200 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yavapai County
New Freight Engines For E. P. S. W
The western division of the South western has received two large consolidated engines numbers 63 and 64. They arrived from the east and will be placed in freight service at once. The engines resemble decipods used for ore trains, weighing nearly as much and featuring four sets of drivers instead of five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern
Chinese Masons Have Flourishing Lodge at Imaris
Dr. Purdy and Bert Moffatt visited Imaris about 25 miles south of Nogales, Sonora, to invite new members into the Chinese Lodge of Masons. The lodge is thriving with over sixty members and plans an addition of four rooms to its building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Purdy
Bert Moffatt
Imaris
Nogales
Sonora
Pioneer Col Sorin visits Tombstone amid swirling frontier chatter
Thursday's Daily notes Col Sorin, a pioneer newspaper man and former Dra goon monarch, touring the city. U S officials in a Mexican smuggling case arrive. attorneys Ariila of Bisbee and Beumler of Douglas attend court. Local dignitaries and jurors mingle with Bisbee and Tombstone business, while several cases await trial and officials delay visits to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Sorin
the Dragoons
Ariila
Bisbee
Arcade
Henry Beumler
Douglas
United States
Outsider's Opinion of Tombstone by Bisbee Investor
L R Allen of Bisbee, a prominent property owner and real estate investor, serves on the C 8 trial jury. He praises Tombstone for strong realty and business prospects, noting mines, permanent improvements, and an anticipated population growth fueling future fortunes in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Schwartz
Schwartz Bros
Bisbee
U. S
Schwarte
Tombstone
L. R. Allen
Allen
Las Vegas
Fi Paso
Filipino Youths Seek Knowledge in Philippine Service
Bradstreet notes Philippine service unattractive to Americans. Secretary Ferguson reports trouble retaining American staff in the executive bureau with a small number of Americans among 137 officials. The executive bureau, four years old, struggles to meet clerical standards as public schools on the islands draw nearly 500,000 pupils despite 400,000 capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet
Ferguson
Ide
Executive Bureau
United States
Local Daily Notes Court Ends Sessions and Travels
Friday's Daily reports attorneys and officials departing for Burris sessions and Nogales. A.S. Marshal Daniels concluded his work with the federal grand jury and court. Fred Habo returns from California honeymoon and plans Tombstone home. Miss Mary McHugh arrives from the east. The M. E. church plans an ice cream social July 11 at Court House Plaza. A Sisters' hospital to be established in Nogales. Governor Kibbey invited to Independence Day events in Florence Douglas and Flagstaff. Stoves carload received by F N Wolcott. Greene Gold Silver smelter near Guaymas to be completed soon with 250 ton capacity copper and 250 ton lead silver. LeRoy and Cutler excused as trial jurors and return home to Bisbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beumiler
Todey
Douglas
A.S
Daniels
Nogales
Federal Grand Jury
Court
Kibbey
Independence Bay
Florence
Flagstaff
F. N. Wolcott
A. C. Bernard
W.C. Greene
Las Brusca
Greene Gold-Silver Company
Guaymas
Great Arizona Yucca Forest Explored Between Yucca and Bill Williams Fork
Rev Father Cyp Vabore reviews the Arizona Yucca forest spanning about 600 square miles between Yucca and Bill Williams Fork. Once a bloom mass and later fruiting heavy with sugary fruit, trees once broke from the weight. Indians pressed the fruit into winter cakes. English mills eyed pulp potential but abandoned plans due to water scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyp. Vabore
Jane Pioneer
Arizona
Bill Williams Fork
Increasing Demand For Silver Amid Rising Art Silver Use
The article notes strengthened demand for silver driven by prosperity and old fashion revival. It explains silver output lags behind by product silver as gold production rises, affecting silver prices through broader gold price trends and general price depreciation.
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the Reclamation Service At Work
Mex True
Hall
Castenada
Hopkins Orton Phelpe
Alfred S Donan
Clark
Vasquex
HE Stevens
Coughlin
JA Gibbs
Jackson
Clute
Kelly John Verryth
McClure
Fuichler
Dogan
Nibart
ER Thornton Edwin Kettle
Kiley
JS Davenport
Harover
HA Robinson
C Montgomery
JM Higgs
Geo Spindle
Reed
Alliston
John Rainey
Lou Woolers
John Kock Roh Soret
HE Peoples
Chas Kreader EE Homer
A H Gardner
JC Stevenson
HE Berner
JH McPherson
Gray Wm Roberts
Fupay
E. P
S. W
W. P. Testen
of Pritchard, Hagan & Co
Paddy Keay
Justice of the Peace
Murphy
Jack White
Fillipino
Orfila
Bistee
Fred Habo
California Pointe
Habo
Mary McHugh
The
M. E. Church
Court House Plaza
A. LeRoy
J. C. Cutler
Great
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