Mining and Property Records of Cochise County
Cochise County records list quit claim deeds, warranty deeds, and transfers among residents and firms. Transactions include Ada Duncan to W G Hryan in Oak View, Carmen Peralta de Provencia to Alfonso Valencia in Douglas, and numerous mining claims and mortgages with values from 10 to 2000 dollars. Also noted are patent filings from United States to Commerford and Fur, and legal actions including judgments, divorces, and estate distributions.
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Ada Ll. Duncan
W. G Hryan
Oak View Ad
Luke Short
John Mabray
Douglas
B. Speed
Carmen Peralta
Visit to Tombstone Reveals Boyhood Memories and Relics
W M Dunbar son of J C Dunbar publisher of Dunbar's Weekly and family visited Tombstone from Benson with Mrs Nelsh and Wa Cottell of Glendale. He recalled boyhood days and viewed relics including the Campbell press noted as the first cylinder press in Arizona. The group departed in the evening after an enjoyable look at historic artifacts.
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W. M. Dunbar
J. C. Dunbar
Dunbar's Weekly
Wm. Nelsh
Glendale
Daily Prospector
Campbell Press
Dunbar
Territory
Arizona
Campbell
Mr. Dunbar
Benson
Carranza seeks 150 million loan in Mexico City
Mexico City dispatch reports President Carranza asked congress to grant full power to negotiate a loan of 100 million pesos in gold to fund government expenses. The message hinted at awaiting where the loan would be obtained and set for the new government bank.
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Mexico City
Carranca
Mexican Congress
Government Bank of Insite
Tenth Cavalryman Killed at Fort Huachuca
John JH Thompson of the Tenth Cavalry, a popular figure among officers and men of the black troop, was killed at Fort Huachuca during a July Fourth celebration. He and teammates raced artillery carriages when Thompson stumbled, the carriage crushing his chest and killing him instantly. His body was sent home to Winchester.
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John JH Thompson
Tenth Cavalry
Fort Huachuca
Winchester
Warren Parker
Port Manchuca
Thorpson
Death of Charles Bowman A Tombstone Lawyer
Late this afternoon J N ides received a telegram from Los Angeles announcing the death of Charles Bowman a former Tombstone resident for many years. He practiced law here and had many friends in Tombstone and across the county and state. No details were given beyond the notice of his passing.
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J. Nides
Los Angeles
Charles Bowman
Tombstone
John Gray
Gray
Bisbee Farnest Cavanaugh
Bisbee
Minicum Wage Case For Women In Arizona Court
In Phoenix a suit filed by labor groups seeks to block the secretary of state from putting the minimum wage for women on the ballot at the next general election. Attorney general Wiley B. Jones substituted for JG Davis as plaintiff before Judge Stanor after Osborn asked Jones to represent him. Jones refused in court and in writing, saying it would place Osborn in a difficult position and that he was within his rights to refuse.
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Phoenix
Wiley B. Jones
Arkona
JG Davis
Stanor
Secretary of State
Srst
Secretary of
Sidney P. Osborn
Jones
Osborn
Oxborn
Sulphide Ores Discovered on Gold Ridge Douglas
Sulphide ores were found at the Gold Ridge Mining Company property at Dos Cabezas, manager A L Welty reports. The early find strengthens belief that the working tunnel, aimed to reach 125 feet, will uncover a large copper bearing sulphide body with gold values. Initial assays showed about 2 percent copper, twenty dollars in gold, and some silver.
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Douglas
Gold Ridge Mining Company
Dos Cabezas
A. L. Welty
Evergreen Highway Tour Promises Scenic Route Study
A 1917 prospectus details July 16 start from Victoria for a multi state tour toward El Paso with the Evergreen Highway Association. Notables include the President and Secretary, State officials, a photographer, and motion pictures to document routes, stops at county seats, and illustrated talks on West attractions. The plan aims to study new touring routes and proper location and construction for a Pacific Northwest through-route.
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Victoria
Evergreen
British Columbia
el Paso
Texas
Evergreen Highway Associaton
James Allen
Washington
Lewiston
Idaho
Pacific Northwest
Sammer
Evergreen Highway Association
Gleeson Man Charged In Tombstone Incident
Ross Grimtha of Gleeson is involved in a vinit ling case in Tombstone today.
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Ross Grimtha
Gleeson
Vinitling
Tombstone
Tombstone News Grind of Town Busy with Travel and Court
Bisbee residents returned to Safford with Judge McAlister's Superior Court. local dance and social scenes thrive at Gage Hall. Tombstone reports light rain elsewhere, police vehicle parking fines expected. various residents visit relatives in Bisbee Douglas Fort Huachuca and Los Angeles while business stages run briskly in and out of Tombstone.
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L. K Roscoe
Bisbee
Cn Business
Safford
Wm. McAlister
Thi County
Lock Wood
Graham County
McAlisters
Fonnet
Road bond call urged by Cochise County supervisors
The Cochise County Board of Supervisors approved issuing a call for a road bond election totaling 1,000,090 to be used for county roads. Officials expect strong support and aim to complete a premier highway system in the southwest. The election is set for October 9 with expectations of a large majority vote. The Tombstone Lumber Yard reported heavy lumber unloading as local business continues.
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Board of Supervisors
Cochise
Treceea
Erving Co
Tombstone Lumber
Beckerman
Slc Miller
el Paso
Bisbee
W. M. Randolph
Bunker Hitt
Percy Bownen
Tombstone
Jack Frame
Cochise County
Frame
Exemption Review Boards Formed Across Arizona
Arizona counties organize boards of review to pass on exemption claims for men to form part of the first national army. District appeal boards will be chosen by the president from existing lists. Appeals from local boards go to Phoenix and District No 2 in Tucson, with final decisions. Washington soon to set convening date. officials urged to act fearlessly and fairly. Exemption or discharge rulings must be made within three days of affidavits. district appeals within five days, with final decisions if local board ruling is upheld.
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Cochise County
Boards of Review
Arizona
First National Army
Tate
Boards of Registration
Phoenix
Tucson
Washington
Wilson
Pickers Needed As Cantaloupe Crop Faces Waste
July 10 reports Mesa district cantaloupe growers short 100 pickers. Melons ripe and workers scarce threaten 15 to 20 percent crop loss. High school unit tied to Southwest Cotton project. pickers can earn about ten dollars daily, some up to eighteen. Crop expected to last until August 1. Glendale district needs fewer pickers but still seeks workers.
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Meza
Southwest Cotton Company
Glendale
Mesa
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Fllen Reilly
Robert Stone
James Demorest
Frank Peterson
A. Morgan
Falling Chaims
LeRoy Consolidated Mining Co
Morrow
Hill Top Extension, Mining Co
Robert Mart
J. 4. Edwards
Lee W. Cummerford
Miners & Merchants Bank
J. LeHoy Lancaster
Renwick White
James Jack
T. Clark
Charles Et Ax Et al
Ada J. Dancan
Charles Clason
George C. Wildman
Superior Court
James Filton
Ada Ellison
Angel Guaderraera
Lupe Huaderraera
di Vores
Harry B. Haven
Margaret Haven
di Voree
Dora Tyson Womack
Carranza
FT. Huachuca
Chas, Bowman
State of Washington
Northwest
Blue Hook
The
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Seattle
Pathe
Sever-Passenger
Overlands
Ux 13
Giacoma Brothers
Lisbee
Huachucas
WW Spadeton
Minn Mews Davis
Stark
Congregational Church
George Shearer
Sulphur Springs
Pyeatt
John Roel
Turner
HO A. Larrien
Superior
Mileia Kantro
Mra Warren
J. L. Sparks
Long Beach
Calif
Jul Macia
Casa Grande
Louis Rosco
AG Pol
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Safford Street
Gage Hall
Mabel Hill
Fremont Street
Walter Melgren
Baby
Golden State Limited
Mellgren
Sam
al Godfrey
Neil Briggx
Frank Tessman
Huachyea Water Company
Cod
Schneider
Bishew
J. H. Macia
Tenat
Sheriftate Cleon
Cieson
Grover Smith
Smith
Lowell
Helen Amell
Loell
California
Plymouth
Dan Hanley
Harry Kendall
Vern Kendall
South Pass
Morris Dean
Bieber
C. J. Cummings
Carty
Cars m Noron
Courtland
Fairbank
Jet Mitton
Peirbank
Rhinelander Tert
JL. Sparks
Jupiter
Porter McBonald
Pickers
Cantaloupe Mesa District
Everybody's Pharmacy
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