Tombstone Proslub: Prospector Prefers Cochise County Growth
The Cochise County Tidings editorializes from Tombstone praising Cochise county’s mining boom prospects. It argues against moving the county seat to Bisbee amid lobbying by real estate interests, notes the C and A smelter’s opening, and highlights Copper Queen and C A mining ventures as evidence of future prosperity in the Tombstone region.
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Cochise County
Rn M. Calkins
Court House
Lowell
Bisbee
Cochise
Tombstone
Warren
Douglas
Agua Prieta
Bisbee and
Prospector
Arizona
Copper Queen Company
C. & A. Company
Southwest
Pacific Coast
Fire destroys six frame houses in Globe Arizona
News of the State reports a Tuesday blaze in Globe that destroyed six frame residences. About 18000 dollars in damage occurred, partly insured. The article also covers cattle movements around Tucson, a mine electrocution in Globe, an auto club expedition from Phoenix, and various local incidents and notices across the state. The bulletin preserves names, places, and events in a compact period-voice style.
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Globe
Spirit on Borderland Route Claims Arizona Prize
Arizona press debates the Ocean to Ocean Highway route through the state with strong support for a southern Borderland path via El Paso, Douglas, Bisbee, Tombstone, Tucson and Phoenix. Editors praise unity and Grand Canyon draws, urging visitors to judge Arizona by its welcome and not by rival districts.
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Grand Canyon
Maricopa Auto Club
Phoenix
L Levy
Tucton
P Tocein
Arizona
Douglas Woman's Club
el Pato
Douglas
Bisbee
Tombstone
Tucson
Pacific Coast
Porderland
Paos
Edster Brew
Ocean
Ocean Highway
Breeo
The
Coconino San Haa
Arianna
Faile
Grand
Board of Equalization Sets Valuation for Railroads and Rail Lines
The state board of equalization met in the state tax commission office to review the assessment and valuation for installment purposes of the telephone, telegraph, and railroad companies within the state. Most of the day was consumed by debates over railroads and mines, with a conservative valuation estimate around 30 million dollars.
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Joe McDonough
State Board of Equalization
State Tax Commission
Tieterk
Minrs
Iter
Tombstone Honors Judge Duncan With Town Tribute
The Phoenix Republican semi-pays tribute to Judge Duncan in Tombstone noting a hero’s reception as a symbol of respect. Despite exhaustion of a controversial local bill, Tombstone people recall his dedication and vow to preserve a tablet in his memory.
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Phoenix Republican
Tombstone
Duncan
Texas
Angele
Arizona Senator to the Fore
A Washington dispatch reports the Senate tariff inquiry. Senior witnesses deny improper influence or money use, though they admit talks with manufacturers and protests occurred as part of lobbying. Senator Ashurst cites a man named McMurry seeking to cancel Indian contracts for a $3,509,000 gain. Senator Borah notes Overman and Reed met with President Wilson on the matter.
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Washington
Senate
Ashurst
Arizona
McMurry
Borah
Charman Overman
Reed
Wilson
Doings In the Superior Court
To the superior court the following court matters were disposed of Jobo W Light et al ve J T McDan iele 15 days granted to amend complaint Gordon va Merril 60 days extension of time granted Bell vs Bell dismissed Quarry Access Manuel Obeda and Quermo Varelo inocigibles committed to industrial school Annie Jones ve JE Jones decree granted Benslit va Leadville Min Co judgment for defendant State vs Mr Picone dismissed
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Jobo W Light
T McDaniele
Gordon Va Merril
Bell
Quarry Access
Manuel Obeda
Quermo Varelo
Annie Jones
Prison Car Burst Into Flames In Tez Explosions
A prison car carrying federal prisoners near Welder Tez was ignited by a gas tank explosion on Sunday, narrowly burning as guards evacuated the car. One prisoner suffered a minor burn while the guard alerted railway staff and the train was halted and the car released.
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U 8
Marabal Overiook
Tucson
Atlante
Welder
Tez
Cer
Insect Outbreaks Expand Across Western States
Professor Webster of the bureau of entomology called the fourth outbreak a serious development. He noted annual losses from the pest, with recent incidents in New Mexico Idaho and California and new appearances in Arizona, signaling a growing threat.
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Professor Webster
Bureau of Entomology
New Mexico
Idaho
California
Arison
Another Railroad Into California Buck friends money to build new line
The Los Angeles Times reports a second great railroad to Southern California by 1915 backed by Red Moore Phelps Dodge interests tied to Rock Island and El Paso and Southwestern systems. Vested financiers expect funding from Phelps Dodge and Douglas interests to extend El Paso Southwestern into Tucson and beyond into mining regions. Spreckels line not believed part of the new route.
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Los Angeles Times
California
Buck
Ailroad
Rock Island
Tucson
San Diego
Red- Moore
Phelps Dodge
el Paso
Southwestern
Phelps-Dodge and
Douglas
Douglas Taxpayer Speaks on County Seat Removal
A Douglas taxpayer criticizes the county seat removal push, arguing it is driven by non-taxpayers seeking personal gain. He warns county taxpayers who pay little tax are being misled and predicts continued opposition over three years.
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Douglas
Aris
Prosrectox
Dougins
Hhe
Bruce as Old Arizona Pioneer Takes Washington Post
Bruce Jeen, once territorial Secretary of Arizona, named assistant commissioner of the General Land Office in Washington DC. The Prospector lauds his mining and cattle ties, recalls Patagonia activity in Pima and Cochise counties, and tombstone visits, praising his lasting influence among Arizonans.
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Jeen Bruce
Arizona
General Land Office
Washington, DC
Brace
Patagonia
Pims
Co~chice
Sante Cros
Tax Board Session Opens for Property Assessment Protest
The board of equalization begins sessions as the tax list closes and residents may protest their assessments. County Physician Rendall was in town on business.
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Rendall
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