Summer notes from Whitewater wirewarex Arizona June
Weather opens summer with rain hoped for by homesteaders. Pardon news contrasts with heat. Mrs George Shearer returns from daughter’s visit. Miss Piser of Lowell visits post office. Will and Ben Seaver dig a well for Mr Skinner near wash and old quartz mill. Ada Higgins to Lowell for two months. Millie Crawford to serve as LDS Sunday school secretary during her absence. Mr G I Vanmeter visits post office. invites seekers to move to valley.
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Pardons
George Shearer
al Stidem
Misa Piser
Lowell
Will
Ben Seaver
Skinner
Mre
Millie Crawford
L.D.S
Mrg I Vanmeter
Fuel Movement Heavy in Southwest Rail Service
The movement of coke and coal from eastern mines to Arizona and Sonora smelters remains heavy. The Southwestern road, the region’s heaviest fuel carrier, uses all rolling stock including new coke rack cars. it averages about 80 cars of coal and 0 of coke daily from Dawson ovens to Douglas for Copper Queen and to Sonora for Cananea. New top loading fuel cars with patent openers are proving serviceable in the western coal and coke flow to Arizona smelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Arizona
Sonora
Southwestern
Southwest
Dawson
Douglas
Copper Queen Amasters
Cananea Company
Queen & Crescent Road
F! Paso Herald
Arizona inventor patents boltless rail joint
Willis K. Williams of Kirkland claims a boltless rail joint that acts as an automatic clamp, holding rail ends in place and tightening under train weight. The device aims to reduce loose joints, tamper wear, track damage, and wrecks by ensuring smoother transitions between rails and less rail wear and maintenance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis K. Williams
Kirkland
Wiliams
Williams
Doings in the District Court Summary
Judge Dean delivered an earnest lecture to jurors on prerogatives and duties. The district court next heard the trial of Pearl Eikler charged with killing Lewis Clark at Douglas around April 19. Most witnesses are of the same color. jury is sworn with several named jurors listed. The case likely won’t go to the jury before tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Jin
Territory
Pearl Eikler
Lewis Clark
Douglas
Mnore
John Bet
IP Peterson
Thomas Graf
David Mitchel
Bstone
Chas Monnionier
George
Black David Davis
T Vincent Fd Sutton
NP Akerstrom
Leonard Hawkins
Territory murder cases and jurors amid pressed press time
Trial jurors Gage and Hadepeth excused while deliberations hang on a murder charge. Ulen granted divorce. Hands admitted to citizenship. Douglas debt judgment for plaintiff. Several cases dismissed after district attorney motion. Burglaries and murder intent charges listed with defenders Elleber and Biggs. Jury empanelled includes Walsh Musgrave Wilton McCaussey Baron Ives Emanuel Hickey Brown Kinehela Lapeley Scott. Proceedings continued to go to press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alen
Ulen
Charlee Gage
Clint Hadepeth
Territory
Pear Eikner
Francis Hands
Reilly
Douglas
J Mitchell
Wtice
The
Peace Court
J Finnerty
Justice of the Peace Court
E Dyson
Frou
R Lemmon
Juan Rodriguez
Charles Lewis
Elleber & Biggs
M Walsh GR
Musgrave Geo
Jury deadlock delays Pearl Eikler case in district court
In a tense morning session in the district court, jurors for Pearl Eikler could not reach a verdict six to six. The prisoner reacted with fear shouting and was led from the room as bailiffs quieted the scene. The foreman indicated the jury was deadlocked and could be retried this term. The courtroom also heard notes on other cases including Ter ve Tonle, ass weapon, j and Ter ve Mike O'Donnell with related verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Eikler
Stein
Eikler
Boms
Texas
Tonle
Mike O'Donnell
Bresiing
P J Delehanty
Discharged on Motion in District Court
A terse court note states the defendant was discharged after a motion by the district attorney. No other names or details are provided in the accessible text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewnell
Juvenile case delayed to reformatories under territory laws
In the case J against Alberto Sabers a youth under 16 was held for further investigation. The court sent him to the sheriff, with the grand jury decision pending, while the territory reframes charges under reformatory laws.
Prisoners Influx Keeps Hotel de White Full
Eight prisoners were brought to the Hotel de White yesterday and the register shows 69 guests. Ten prisoners transferred to Yuma, some released after serving time, keeping quarters filled. Ter ve C C Craft convicted of assault with intent to murder and sentenced to 15 years at Yuma. Notice of appeal by Terre Cressencio Garcia in larceny case with Pablo Flores. jury found guilty, sentence to be pronounced tomorrow. Court examined First Bartlett church rigace property, witnessed permission. Margaret Fennant versus W H Fennant testimony heard, postponement for further evidence. Ty v8 Palo Flores larceny indictment, case on trial as we go to press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberto Sabers
Warriot
Curt
Douglas
F Ponehon
O J Martin
Yume
Hotel de White
Yuma
Ter
Craft
Terre Cressencio Garcia
Pablo Flores
Margaret Fennant
H Fennant
Palo
Flores
A Woman’s Anger Causes Trouble
A Mexican man near Thatcher shoots another Mexican in 1905. Palma fled to Mexico after the murder, leaving a wife and children. His wife later exposed a letter revealing his Bakersfield life under Bustillo. Palma was arrested, facing possible life sentence at Yuma. The story notes Mexican names and postal law issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomonville
Martin Palma
Thatcher
Margarito Garcia
Palma
Mexico
Bakersfield
Cal
Bustillo
Arizona
Yuma
Arizona Teachers Receive Licenses After Board Meeting
The territorial board of examiners approved thirty teachers for licensure in Arizona, about half of those who applied. Diplomas were issued to ten, with one teacher granted a certificate on a diploma and four certificates renewed. Applicants hailed from Apache, Gila, Graham, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, and Yuma counties, with Cochise and Yavapai counties also represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territorisl Board of Examiners
Young America
Arizona
Devord
Old Chief Geronimo Dictates a Book
The Mondthiraty Apache chieftain Geronimo has a book written or dictated by 5. M. Barrett. It recounts his life, especially early years, with notes on his battles in Sonora and raids through Arizona. He denies committing crimes and longs to return to banished lands in Mexico.
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Geronimo
M. Barrett
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Sonora
Arizona Star
Mexico
Gerosimo
Millionaire in Arizona Asylum to be moved to Kentucky
J E Caplinger, a millionaire and heir to a German estate valued at 30 million, has been confined in an Arizona asylum for three weeks. He believes he works for the government and is tracking fraud at Tonto Basin Reservoir. Relatives in Middlesboro Kentucky are informed and may seek care arrangements as German court battles over the estate continue.
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Iwelve
Germany
J. E. Caplinger
Phoenix
Kentucky
Caplinger
Tonto Basin
Middlesboro
Ap Argona Asylum
Seismic Shocks Hit El Tigre Mining Camp and Mormon Colony
Reports from Moetexuma district describe a severe four point tremor last week that rattled El Tigre mining camp and the Bavispe river Mormon colony. Twenty two distinct shocks were recorded and substantial damage to buildings occurred at the colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moetexuma
el Tigre
Bavispe River
Arizona Ranchmen Prosper as Alfalfa Prices Rise
Ranchers in the valley growing alfalfa report prices around 19 per ton with forecasts of 20 to 25 later. Demand outstrips local supply, prompting large hay imports. Solomonville ranchers just secured a 3 000 ton contract for Sonora shipment to supply horers and mules for a railroad project.
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Solomonville
Randolph Fines
Sonora
Gungarus
Gusdlara
Soldiers Pass Through Benson En Route to Fort Bliss
The first battalion of the 19th U.S. Infantry led by Captain Garkhart passed through Benson on the way to Fort Bliss near El Paso after two years in the Philippines. They left Manila May 9, paused in Nagasaki and Honolulu, and arrived in San Francisco last Saturday. the rest of the company departed the islands June 9. During the Philippine stay the battalion mainly garrisoned Mindanao with some time at Jolo in the Sulu Archipelago.
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19Th
U.S. Infantry
Garkhart
Benson
Ft. Blies
el Paso
Phippines
Manilla
Nagasaki
Japan
Honolulu
San Francisco
Islands
Philippines
Mindane
atJalo
Realize $100 Per Acre From Alfalfa Hay Crop
Allison Brothers, famed ranchmen, expect a record hay season. They planted alfalfa on a $1500 field and forecast $15,097 from the crop for the season with two cuttings already yielding 175 tons each. Sold at $15 per ton, the third cutting starts next week and they anticipate reaching about 10 000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Brothers
Tucson Star
Pioneer Citizen Visits Tombstone
JLC and Vickers, noted Cochise county pioneers, attend the Chiricahua Cattle Co annual meeting in Tombstone after arriving from Los Angeles. The company, a major Arizona cattle firm with holdings in Cochise and Graham counties and pasturage in Texas and South Dakota, reports prosperity under fifteen years of continuous presidency by Mr. Vickers. The firm ships thousands of two year old steers to South Dakota and plans sizable future shipments. The meeting also lists service examinations in Phoenix Prescott and Tucson with salaries in the range of 1 600 to 2 000 dollars for various laboratory and drafting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JLC
Vickers
Cochise County
Tombstone
Los Angeles
Chiricahua Cattle Co
Cochise
Graham
Ariona
Texas
South Dakota
Followsickers
S. P. Vick
C. H. Crawford
Gates
Tombstone News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Thursday notes Tombstone visitors include Hood and wife and Mrs Porter McDonald and son. Mra Geo Ratterly leaves on a Bishop visit. city facilities and utilities praised. Stag Club plans September formation. no court next week due to judge’s Phoenix trip. Equitable Life assets invested in Arizona reported. Yuma four drinkers fined in justice court. Local ads urge renting houses through Prosthetor column. Irwin ranch touted for tomato season. Ringling Bratty to Tucson and Bishee. Columbia Opera returns to Schieffelin in October for three performances.
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Stag Club
Tombstone
Real Tive
Fudge Daan
Calla Jed
Phoenix
Supreme Court
Avery
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
United States
Take
Redmen Shu
Justice Court
Local Talent in Damon and Pythias Spurs Community Appeal
Local readers glimpse the upcoming Damon and Pythias production staged by the Knights of Pythias with veteran manager Prof. Lawrence McCarty guiding a capable cast. The piece notes strong local talent, community support, and expected financial success as Tombstone showcases regional arts. Tucson plans a major baseball tournament July 4, 5, 6 and 7 to draw patrons and promote the old pueblo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon
Knights of Pythias
Mose
Lawrence McCarty
Tombstone
Tucson
Flog Day and Fourth of July Supplies At Local Stores
Friday's paper notes Flog Day events and patriotic citizen activities on Fourth of July preparations. Mentions J C Cowan from Doug Hae Improvement Co visiting Tombetone, and Mr. Franklin of $1 Louis Mo touring mines in Mexico and potential Dragoon property interest. Ellrhy travels to New York for mining business. D E Sanders, a pitcher, slated to start in a game. Rockfellow heads to Santa Barbara for three weeks, with other California trips and Arizona institution notes.
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Lok
Franklin
Louis
Mexico
Advaces
Thratetine
Arizona
Institution of Learning
SA Rockfellow
J A Rock
Santa Barbara
California
Sheriff White Visits Phoenix on Prisoner Transport
Cochise County Sheriff White arrived in Phoenix with three inmates recently sentenced to the penitentiary. Loreto Verdugo for two years for assault, I. L. Sweeney for one year for assaulting an officer, and George Tignor for forgery were in custody. Verdugo’s chance encounter in Tucson led to recognition by the sheriff of a wanted murderer. similar past events tied fugitives to local incidents as the party moved toward home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dack White
Cochise Coune ‘Ty
Nere
Lewis Rozanan
Sherif White
Loreto Verdugo
Sweeney
George Tignor
Tucson
Verdugo
Helvetia
Verd
Helevetia
Gil Valley
Globe
Phoenix Republican
Taili
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Ariz
Mraj A Higgina
Fd Wells
E Berry
Ada Higgins
Torsy
Run Rapay
Musso
Gilmore
Wagstggs
Board of Supervisory
Prescott
Taccan Ars
Washington
D. C
Port Royal
Aleo
Joseph Hood
Valley
B. Freed
Drimmer
Porter McDonald and Son
Santa Bai
Mra
Geo Ratterly
Tomistowers
Warren Street Car Company
Tombstony Canyon
Bishee
Oberatron
Tom
Irwin Ranch
H. Wein
Dragoon
Ringling
Columbia Opera Company
the Schieffelin
Damon and
Pythias
Surious
Ltheath
J.C. Cowan
Doughae Improvement Co
Atcines
York
Ricker
Prares Athletic
D. E
Sanders
Sheriff White
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