Arizona State Fair and regional cultural events noted
A large Arizona calendar item lists an Arizona agricultural celebration in Phoenix on July 17 with a prominent United States Indian School band featuring Apscher Mohaves Hopis Maquis Maricopas Pimas and Navajos. It also mentions Dane Coolidge planning a new serial, a Tempe baseball incident in Tucson, growing railroad freight services, and various local news including truck deliveries, a cattle deal, counterfeit coins, and a dynamite accident affecting a Laguna boy and his eyesight.
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Arizona
Maricops County
Phoenix
United States Indian School
Apscher
Mohaves
Dane Cool'dge
Texas Saloons Restrict Hours After 9:30 PM
Texas lawmakers pass a kinetic closing law tightening saloon hours, forcing establishments to shut by 9:30 PM, cutting the prior 5 AM to midnight window. The change, aimed at curbing late night drinking, takes effect tonight and tightens the state policy on opening and closing times.
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Texas
Arizona
el Paso
Ao el] Pano
Arizona Police Association Forming Under Statewide Drive
Police and county authorities across Arizona move to form the Arizona association of police and sheriffs. Officials have discussed plans and a general meeting in Phoenix to perfect the organization is to be held at a near date.
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Arizona Association of Police and Sheriffs
Phoenix
Petitions Against 3 Cent Fare Bill Filed Across Counties
Petitions opposing Senate Bill 18 the three cent fare bill were filed with the secretary of state yesterday totaling 3406 signatures from Cochise 89 Gila 321 Graham 199 Greenlee 136 Maricopa 1458 Pinal 149 Pima 734 Santa Cruz 67 Yavapai 2 Yuma 205 and other counties, far more than the required amount.
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Secretary of State
Cochise
Gila
Graham
Greenlee
Maricopa
Pinal
Pima
Santa Cruz
Yavapai
Yama
Total
Megargee Completes First Picture for Capitol
Lon Megargee, known as the Cowboy Artist, completes The Prospector his first painting for the Arizona capitol. The work, showing an old prospector with pick and burro, hangs on the south wall of the governor's office and is among teen Arizona themed canvases planned for the capitol display.
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Capitol Building
Lon Megargee
Arizona
Goernor
Megargee
Arisons
Roosevelt to Visit Cochise in Arizona Tour
Col Theodore Roosevelt and his two sons Archie and Kermit will visit Douglas and Bisbee soon as guests of Dr Bicketta and Captain J C Greenway. They arrived in Deming where Roosevelt praised New Mexico and Arizona boys in the Rough Riders. The party plans a hunt near the Mopellens before returning to Douglas and Bisbee.
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New Mexico
Arisone
Rough Rider
Douglas
Bisbee
Ricketts Sod
Greenway
Roosevelt Rough Riders
Roosevelt
Arizona
Court Cases Filed and Probate Proceedings Summary
Court filings include suit 436 in Fairbank against W A Harrison for debt of 312.65 and suit 439 state back taxes against Mra G L Ave dereon et al. Suit 440 involves divorce between Mary Sherwood and L Sherwood. Probate proceedings cover Estate of J M OConnel with an order increasing bond and an order vacating to fix dood.
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Buit
Fairbank
W A Harrison
J M O'Connel
Arizona Horses Shine on East Tracks and Grand Circuit
Arizona horses racing at the state fairgrounds gain attention on the East Coast tracks. A wire from K T Clark notes Blossom, a top Arizona horse, placed in the 2:27 trot for a $600 purse with strong showings in Des Moines and Cleveland events. Princess Louise earned second in the 2:14 trot while Eine Daphoe, Sidney Goldman’s horse, was scheduled to start with the Grand Circuit meet in Cleveland.
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Arizona
Des Moines
Iowa
Cleveland
K T Clark
Blossom
Princess
Baby E
Rae
C B Wood
The
Fair Commission
Commission
Princess Louise
Eine Daphoe
Sidney Goldman
Strike Situation Reaches Critical Stage In Phoenix
A street car strike flared to its most critical point after a three week struggle. Police found an explosive device on the Washington Street line between Seventh and Eigth avenues, the motorman stopped the car, and crowds pelted cars with eggs bricks and stones at several points. One switch was blocked but derailment was averted.
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Phoenix
Washington Street
Seventh
Eigth Avenues
Almost 3000 Aliens Enter Cochise Port
The Douglas port processed nearly 3000 entrants in the 1913 fiscal year ending June 30. Of 2173 temporary residents, 693 orders were admitted as applicants. Refusals totaled 241 with 81 excess of traceable births, leprosy cases, and many women brought for immoral purposes. Also noted is a caterpillar engine shipment for Cars Grande Valley Water Users Association departing Stockton, expected to arrive within days.
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United States
Douglas
Frank W Besth
Bio
Cars Grande Valley Water Users’ Association
Stockton
Californie
Osea Grandcald
Budget talks fix Cochise tax rate at about a dollar
Sheriff Wheeler delivered inmates from Douglas to the county jail. Clerk Karger prepares a yearly expense estimate for the next board meeting to set Cochise County tax rate around 1.00 or 1.15. June 1913 SP yard traffic in Tucson reached 26901 carloads versus 20765 in June 1912.
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Karger
Board of Supervisors
Cochise
Tucson
Southern Pacific
The Good Old Summer Time High Heat Across States
The piece notes several state exchanges report warmth and a growing weather record. Glare in Glate and extreme heat in Phoenix and Tombstone indicate a hotter period, with Yuma saying little while the City records stay active. No precise data but a push for precipitation is implied.
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Phoenix
Tombstone
Mills to join Roosevelt visit in Silver City NM
C E Mills to accompany Theodore Roosevelt at Silver City New Mexico next Thursday. Mille, manager at Inspiration Copper Globe, has been invited to join Roosevelt on an outing at Robert Ferguson's home near the area. Memories of Rough Riders era cited.
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OE Mille
Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company
Globe
Theodore Roosevelt
Silver City
Robert Ferguson
Friday Updates From Boquillas Ranch and County Affairs
Friday reports from Boquillas Land & Cattle Co manager Bert Bennett note county seat discussions, with referendum petitions opposing removal. Chas Allen returns to Bisbee after a brief business trip. Rain brings relief. more expected this evening. Supervisors close county matters for the season, adjourning August 4. Chief Deputy Gay Welch visits Willcox on official business. Durango and Denver visitors return home from Bisbee, Vera Smith returns to Tombstone from Bisbee. Many Tombstone residents head to mountains for summer rest. JT Kingsbury travels to Austin, Frank Demarest to Long Beach for sea breezes. HE Schwalen visits Tombstone on business. Local miners cheer ore shipments and smelter returns. overall sentiment improves.
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Tombstore
Seaion
Gay Welch
Willcox
Former Tombstoner Dies in Tucson Chronicle
JE Larrabee a noted Tombstone and Tucson court reporter died Monday in Tucson after long illness. Sister Mrs Bush was with him. Remains to be shipped to Literal Kansas to a brother. Survived by mother and three sisters. He moved west in 1908 for health and later worked in Kansas City. He lived in Marathon and Bisbee before Tombstone.
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JE Larrabee
Tucson
Marathan
Bisbee
Tombstone
Copper Queen to Broaden Safety Policy Emphasizing Worker Cooperation
The Copper Queen Consolidated Mining company announces a broader safety program in line with Warren district practice. It will extend beyond prior plans and seek active cooperation of employees in both enforcing and formulating rules to maximize safety.
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Warren
Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Company
Smith Proposes Shorter Army Service Bill
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Mark Smith of Arizona introduced a bill to regulate military service length, aiming to shorten the seven-year enlistment law which has hindered recruitment. The measure seeks a clearer term of service to keep recruits in the army.
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Mark Smith
Arizona
Assessments of Producing Mines in Arizona by Counties
County by county assessment totals the state's producing mines for tax purposes at 51.3 million dollars. Cochise County lists Bonanza Belt Copper Co Calumet & Arizona Mia Co Superior & Pittsburg Copper Co Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Co Group A Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Co Group B Great Western Copper Co Leonard Copper Co Shannon Copper Co Shattuck Arizona Mining Co Tombstone Consolidated Mining Co Ltd bankrupt Wolverine Arizona Mining Co Total 51,275,224.25 This fragment shows the distribution and names of producing mines within Cochise and other counties with aggregate figures.
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Greenlee Maricopa
Santa Cluc
Avapal
Cochise County
Bonanza Belt Copper Co
Calumet & Arizona Mia, Co
Superior & Pittsburg Coper Co
Copper Queen Con. Min. Co
Great Western Copper Co
Leonard Copper Co
Shannon Copper Co
Shattuck Arizona Mining Co
Tombstone Con. Min. Co. Ltd
Wolverine-Arizona Mining Co
El Paso Phoenix Race Sparks Local Mirth and Debate
Douglas and Ed Grindell clash with Purdy Bullard over the plan to run last year’s disputed race from Douglas to Phoenix. Bullard favors the official state highway route as Bisbee eyes the move skeptically. The feud centers on legality, route fencing, and regional pride as the community weighs the proposed event.
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International
Dispatch
Douglas
Ed Grindell
el Paso-Phoenix
Bibee
Fairbaok
Hereford
Phoenix
Grindell
Purdy Bullard
The
Bullard
Tke
Arizona Divine's Devoted Dog Sacrifices Life For Mistress
Dr Barebat a Globe divine mourns Muff the dog who saved Mrs Barobart and Mrs Williamson during an evening stroll. The dog faced a rattlesnake in the Pinal mountains and died from its bite after defending the women. The devoted companion traveled with Mr Berobart for years, enduring countless miles and care.
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Barebat
Globe
Arizona
Muff
Parcorn
Pinal
Roosevelt Invited to Visit Tombstone
The Roosevelt Club of Tombstone invites Col Roosevelt to visit the historic city during his Cochise County brief stay. Local leaders J O Wootery and WA Fowler anticipate a warm reception and a townwide welcome if the former president tours Tombstone, with interest in mining camps and Bat Masterson’s era.
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Tombstone
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Club of
Cochies County
J.0 Wootery
WA Fowler
Focal Club
Scheome
Fumber One
Bat Masterson
Arizona
Fall of Guaymas Anticipated By Fortified Forces
American mercenary E L Charpentier, who led artillery before Guay, predicts the fall of Guaymas via captured heavy guns, aircraft, or both from Douglas. He notes setbacks but asserts eventual success in expelling federales at the seaport, aided by new bombing accuracy from a 4000 foot drop and a ten pound explosive shell.
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Guaymae
Ojeda
E L Charpentier
Guay
Douglas
Charpentier
Tabe Sirebip
Florence Commercials barley rolling plant ships to Los Angeles
Florence Commercial company operates a barley rolling plant with orders for several carloads to be shipped to Los Angeles. Despite a drop in production after the Calumet & Arizona Mining change over, the month totals show about fifteen and a quarter million pounds of copper including returns from A and Copper Queen.
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Walter Molgren
Los Angeles
Coset Pointe
Ine Nationalcer
Los Angeles San Fraceico
Thomas Ewing
Pategonia
Patagon S
Bisbes
Ewing
Patagonia
Mise Linzio McFarland
John Rock
Florence Commercial Company
Calumet & Arizona Mining Company
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William Einster
Tempe
Einster
el Pano
Yavapai County
Berigman
Southern Peccific
el Paso & Southwestern
San Francisco
Tocson
E W Clapp
Arizona Eastern
Hutchison
Kansas
Prescott
Shen J N Leigh
C H Kizer
Tad Vincent
A Spaulding
Sherman House
Colton Hardware Company
Colton
California
Southern California
Case Grande
Florence
BR A Knotts
Yome
Percy Btoters
J C Btotera
Laguna
Yous
Good Samaritan Hospital
Aurea
Police
Surshion
Mary Sherwood
Sherwood
IJ McOx
East
Thwrsday
Wheeler
Benevolent Protective Order of Elketela
Rochester
Edward Leach
New York
Thomas B Mills
Superior
E M Dickerman
Chas Bachelder
Butch Leyman
John Pearce
Praves
Hasel Struthers
Blum
Tombatone
Butts
D W Knott
H L Smith
C. E. Mills
J E Wiss
Calabasas
Nogales
Fowler
Wise
Fred Bennett
Boquillas Land & Cattle Co
Chas Allen
Arizon
H . Martaner
Denver
Colo
Durango
Mire Vera Smith
Trie
JT Kingsbury
Austin
Frank Demarest
Long Beach
HE Schwalen
Pusiners
Smith
Army
Washington Dispatch
Jemon
Joe Gray
John Bowen
Douglaa
Guaymas
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