Cottonwood Epitaph: A Remedy For Northern Trees
An article discusses a proposed treatment to reform cottonwood trees to stop their nuisance cotton shedding. Senator Taylor of Glenwood Springs and J. M. Woodward of Pueblo report success, boring a hole in the berries and plugging air vents so cotton drops early. Readers are invited to experiment locally.
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Senator Taylor
Glenwood Springs
Col
Rocky Ford Tribune
J. M. Woodward
Pueblo
Colado Fish and Game
Swindler Heading for Arizona Reported by El Paso Herald
The El Paso Herald describes a young male swindler who passes forged checks for 11.85 at Mesa and San Antonio streets and Kinney shoe store. The suspect, a small, light haired painter, slips away before banks detect the fakes, with authorities fearing he has headed toward Tombstone or Bisbee in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso Herald
Ariona
Harris Krupp
Mesa
San Antonio
B. Weber
Wm. H. Hare
Sheeke
E. Price
Kinney
Krapp
Arizona
Tombstone
Bisbee
Gold By the Ton From Yukon Arrives in Seattle
Nearly four tons of gold were piled in the Seattle assay office on Tuesday, most from the north. The arrival drew little local attention with no crowds watching the disembarkment or miners unloading their loads. The article frames the northern harvest as feeding Seattle’s booming prosperity and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Seattle Post- Intelligencer
Col H L Pickett Opposes Arizona Joint Statehood
Prominent mining attorney Col H L Pickett, TOMATONE Arizona, current delegation member in Washington, argues against joint statehood with New Mexico. He cites autonomy, population, and finances, claiming Arizona’s strength and Tombstone’s revival justify remaining separate, with votes to be decided on November 6.
Southern Pacific Buys Spanish Steel Rails and Japanese Ties
Southern Pacific placed orders through Samuel Brothers for 60,000 tons of Spanish Bilboa steel rails for Cananea Rio Yaqui and Pacific extensions. Rails to be shipped to Guaymas via Cape Horn. Also ordering 1,500,000 Japanese ties at 56 cents each for the same project. Harriman lines favored for the Mexican extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Brothers
New York
Nouse
Samuel Brothers & Co
Mexico City
Southern Pacific
Spanish Steel Works
Bilboa, Spa
Republic
aay= mas
Bilbos
Cape Horn
Spain
Guaymas
Harriman Lines
Mexico
Tombstone Tournament Shaping Up For Labor Day 1906
Citizens of Tombstone show energy for a Tombstone tournament to celebrate Labor Day on September 3, 1906. A big cash prize and a fancy loving cup donated by Mr. Charles Kreuder will go to the team from Cochise County that wins three straight, with the cup crafted from Cochise County silver and commemorative engraving.
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Tombstone
Charles Kreuder
Cochise County
Cananes
Tombatone
Krender
Bisbee Visitors and Local Notices Highlight Monday
Theo Metz a Bisbee soda maker visited the city on business followed by Otto Kaiser Los Angeles drummer and W J Burner Huachuca rancher. A marriage license was issued for Thomas Hurd and Myrtle J Kiser of Don Luis. District Attorney Flannigan and Edward Hughes also made local moves while Boggs plans a Tombstone law office.
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Theo Metz
Otto Kaiser
Los Angeles
Geo. B
Huachucas
W. J. Burner
Huachuca
Thomas Hurd
Myrtle J. Kiser
Don Luis
Quiet Reigns At Cananea Sonora
James Barrett from Cs unea arrived yesterday and will stay a few days in Cananea where he has worked for years in the mechanical department. He says there is little talk of the September 16 uprising and believes Mexican authorities will quell any trouble. Barrett notes stronger talk across the line and doubts Cananea will face issues. He cites Michigan interest rumors as credible and predicts Cananea may become a major copper camp, then plans to return to Cochise county to resume work near Dragoon Summit.
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James Barrett
Csunea
Barrett
Cananea
Cananes
Michigan
Cochise
Prominent Attorneys Visit Tombstone on Estate Matters
Judge J Coffey of San Francisco and his nephew Edward visit Tombstone to oversee the Delahanty estate. Coffey, a longtime probate judge and authority, notes San Francisco reconstruction and labor shortages. The pair plan a short stay, then return to California after discussions with Mrs Powe and relatives in Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Coffey
San Francisco
Edward
Tomstone
P J. Delahanty
Judge Coffey
Department No. 9
An Francisco
Heurther
Coffey and Nephew
Benson
Delehanty
Powe
Arizona and New Mexico Militia Appropriation Summary
A recent federal bill for 1906 7 maintenance and improvement of state and territorial military organizations allocates Arizona 11534 with 2883 for rifle practice and New Mexico 10469 with 2617 for rifle practice. The act increases funding versus prior measures and designates remaining funds for arts clothing equipment maintenance troops and annual encampments while in camp or instruction.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Territory of Arts
Refuse to Pay Taxes on Unpatented Mine
City Attorney Charles Bowman and Territory Attorney General Clark travel to Phoenix to argue to dissolve an injunction in the World's Fair mine tax case. Santa Cruz County Assessor Fowler valued the unpatented World's Fair claim at 309000, while the company argues assessments elsewhere are too low.
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Chas. Bowman
Territoral Board of Equalization
Clark
Phoenix
Fowler
Santa Cruz
Ives
Te Company
Judge Down
Campbell Ander
Beware fraudulent drug substitutes in bulk sales
A garbled advisement warns buyers to avoid substituting heat and counterfeit pills when purchasing Cascarets from bulk sellers. It cautions that incorrect tablets may be fraud or danger and urges vigilance against impostors posing as reputable druggists.
Tombstone News and Events Roundup
A Tombstone visitor meets with local officials as August brings a stable outlook. Mourning and memorials mark Mormon anniversary events in Salt Lake City and Tombstone. A coroner’s inquest reports a Chinese migrant found dead near the hop route. Arizona’s champion pacer IddieC died in Flagstaff after an accident. Labor Day celebration funds progress. the old Vietor mine near Patagonia yields a rich nine-set ore ledge. Judge Dean is due in Tombstone from Nogales for court.
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Iddiec
Arizona
Flagstaff
Vietor
Patagonia
Bacon & C
Tombstone
Nogales
Narrow Escape After Pirtleville Gas Lamp Explosion
A gasoline lamp exploded in a Pirtleville saloon causing a sudden blaze and property loss. Dozens fled as patrons narrowly escaped serious injuries. several were injured during the chaotic scene. The bartender allegedly halted the fire by dousing the lamp cap before the blaze spread.
Maps of Proposed States Plan Published by Land Office
Washington advises completion of the four maps for the prospective state of Oklahoma and a single combined map of territories. The United States map will include Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico areas with lithography planned and distribution set for next spring. Notes indicate both state and territory maps are in print and ready for issue by September.
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Washington, D.C
Oklahoma
General Land Office
United Statenks
United States
Atea
Arizona
Mexic
Mary ' Pequests
Toth
Indian Girls Forget Their Language
Three Indian girls returned to Cass Grande on the train last evening from Oklahoma where they have been at tending school for four years. They are the only ones out of eighteen who left the Pinta recreation for the school in Oklahoma who were able to remain, the climate having been so afferent that sickness caused the hers to leave. These girls will return to Oklahoma. They have nearly forgotten their native language and would not now be content to remain, but one glad to once more see their people.
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Cass Grande
Oklahoma
Oklatowna
Rence Fribune
Chinaman Fought With Scissors in Youth Fight
A Chinese prizefighter known as Ah Wing faced a Mexican opponent in a Sunday bout where scissors were used as weapons. The young principals’ ages likely lead to a lenient sentence, possibly at Benson Industrial School.
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Pina County
Ah Wing
Pacific
Benson Industrial School
Paradise News Items Mention Local Moves and Development
Cox supervised the John Rock pranchetore in Paradise and moved last night. Rock will shift his stock to Bisbee after securing a location. Frank Christy, formerly of Tombstone, is believed to work at Globe. The Manhattan company employs a small crew aiming to secure patents for the group, and Savage company maintains workers. Conditions are expected to improve after the new year.
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Cox
John Rock
Paradiise
Rock
Bisbee
Frank Christy
Tombstone
Fungeme
Globe
Manhattan Company
Savage Company
Circus Time Comes to Southwest with Ring Kong Brothers
Circus time is drawing near as Ring Kong Brothers head toward the Southwest for a bigger show this year. Norris and Rowe, the longtime act, also plan strong action this season as they tour Washington and roam through Nevada, Idaho, California, and Arizona.
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Ring Kong Brothers
Southwest
Norris
Rowe
Washington
Nevada
Idaho
California
Arizona
Arizona Rough Rider Passes Away
Williams W. Wagner, a member of the Rough Riders, died at Copper Queen hospital in Bisbee after a fainting spell and Bright's disease. He had been unconscious earlier that afternoon.
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Williams W. Wagner
Copper Queen Hospital
Bisteeveral
Bright
First United States Volunteer Cavalry
The
Rough Riders
35000 Crates of Arizona Cantaloupes Headed East
The Phoenix Gazette reports that one hundred rail cars loaded with cantaloupes left Mesa for markets in the east north and Pacific coast. Most shipments went to Chicago with many others to eastern points LA and beyond. Each car holds at least 35 crates of melons, totaling 35000 crates so far this season, signaling a growing cantaloupe trade from the Salt River region.
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The
Phoenix Gazette
Mesa
East
North
Pacific East
Chicago
Los Angeles
Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial from Toledo 1886
Frank J Cheney sworn oath as senior partner of F J Cheney Co in Toledo claiming Hulls Catarrh Cure will cure catarrh for $100 per case. Notary W. Gleafox attests on December 6 1886. Cure said to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Also mentions Hall's Fairy Pills for constipation and sales by druggists.
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Frank J. Cheney
F J. Cheney & Co
Laledo
Hull
W. GlEafox
Seal Notary Public Hall
F. J. Nessy & Co
Toledo
Hilo
Murphy III attends Prescott dinner then falls ill
Frank M. Murphy III attended the Business Men's dinner at the Yavapai club in Prescott on Monday evening, left the festivities due to illness, and returned home seriously ill. A physician treated him overnight, but by yesterday his condition had improved and officials announced he was out of danger.
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Frank M. Murphy
Yavapai Club
Prescott
Ely's Cream Ball and Liquid Balm for Nasal Relief
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Ball for nasal catarrh, delivered by post for trial and full treatment. A liquid cream balm is offered in a sprayable form with price listed and availability via druggists or mail order.
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Ely
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