Mondell Returns 160 Acre Coal Land Seen As an Example
A Wyoming representative faced Interior scrutiny over a 160 acre government land claim reported as agricultural but containing coal. Mondell had not lived on the parcel to perfect entry and it was handed to him, possibly for political reasons. He surrendered the land. the piece notes broader land office laxity and calls for more such examples.
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Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Interior Department
Land Office
Mondell
Moody's 1907 capitalization by Moody's Manual figures
Moody's Manual for 1907 shows total capitalization of cor poration securities in the United States and Canada at 36 billion dollars, with 33 billion in the U S. The four divisions are steam railways, public utilities, industrial and mining. Railways lead with 15 billion, while mining sits at the bottom with 2.5 billion.
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Moody's
United States
Canada
Slow Army Reenlistments Increase Discharges by Purchase
Recruiting for the United States army slows as veterans with service stripes avoid reenlistment and more enlisted men obtain discharge by purchase before their term ends, reflecting a record level of early separations.
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United States Army
Fence removal eyed to curb backyard quarrels between women
A Washington paper probes methods to stop long peacetime quarrels among women across a backyard fence. Suggests drastic measures like removing the fence to separate them and reduce ongoing disputes.
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Washington
Potatoes Replace Wood in Lead Pencil Making
A note observes potatoes are now widely used instead of wood for producing lead pencils. It humorously envisions editors roasting a modern subject by simply handing him a hot potato, implying a playful shift in satire.
Travel costs from coach to rapid transit noted
A historic note recalls travel by coach at twenty miles a day costing twenty cents per mile. It contrasts modern progress with a later figure of three cents per mile and a rate of a mile per minute, illustrating cheaper and faster travel developments over time.
Daniels Close to Roosevelt in Arizona Politics
The Phoenix Democrat claims United States Marshal Ben Daniels wields influence with President Roosevelt, urging the appointment of Ly an Wakefield as Phoenix land office register. Wakefield’s Arizona ties, including sheriff and county assessor service, are noted, while Arnold, Wakefield ally, seeks the post amid GOP endorsements and Roosevelt connections.
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Phoenix Democrat
Arizona
United States
Ben Daniels
Roosevelt
Danivis
Oyster Fay
T. W. Wilson
Torson
Wakefield
Daniels
Pima County
Milton R. Moore
Taccon
Phoenix
Willis Wood
Turner
Los Angeles
Cochise County
Wood
Arizona Forest Ranger Sentenced for Steer Incident
A former Apache county forest ranger named William Moulter served a one year term after being convicted for shooting a steer that damaged his property. He protested to the Mormon family, offered payment, was refused, and the case went to the supreme court, which upheld the lower court. Moulter returned to prison and was later released on bond, then brought back to serve the one year. The report ties this to broader telegraph strike turmoil and delays in communications.
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Willian Moulter
Apache County
Moulter
Supreme Court
Montana
Getting Rich Quick in Arizona
Public Examiner W Foster and 8 J Tribolet, by the sale of the Silver Bell property, capitalized for 90000, have made one of the quickest mining deals in Arizona. They earlier took a bond on three Silver Bell claims for 45000, with no down payment, and expect a net profit of 45000 plus quick Boston funds to cover payments.
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W Foster
J. Tribolet
Silver Bell
Huston
Arizona
Foster
Tribolet
Pinal County
Boston
Hom
American Cowboy Trapped in Cananea Jail War Story
Walter Williams, a cowboy, is jailed in Cananea Mexico after a border incident with Yaqui Indians on the warpath. Mexican and American officers clashed then returned Williams to a wine parlor, where he claimed it was a setup as legal proceedings loom next week under Mexican law.
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Walter Williams
Cananea
Williams
Cananes
Kosterliinsky
Harry Wheeler
Captain Wheeler
Tiama
Durance
Mexico
Priso
Russians Rescued at Benson After Ocean Voyage to America
Immigrant agents seized three Russians and several hundred Chinese who had sailed aboard the steamship Maori King and were picked up at Benson by immigration inspectors. One Russian was violently treated and sent to Tombstone hospital. The group had docked at Guay mas and aimed to work on U P construction in Mexico. Russians report ill treatment and false promises of 40 acres in America. Many seek to leave Mexico for Arizona.
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Benson
Tombstone
Guaymas
U. P
Mexico
America
Arizona
Deafness and Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
A historical ad claims deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining and of ten from catarrh. It promises to cure nine cases out of ten via Hall's Catarrh Cure and offers one hundred dollars for any case it cannot cure, with Toledo, Ohio contact and free circulars.
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I Hall
Doings in the District Court Day in Territory cases and pleas
In the district court Max Day reports a postponement of sentence for Territory Inge Highmorton after an assault with a deadly weapon. Harry Highmorton faces a similar order. Ramon Comancho is charged with the same offense as jurors are sworn. Multiple cases listed for October 15 with judgments for plaintiffs and pleas of guilty, sentences postponed or to be pronounced tomorrow.
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Inge Highmorton
Seine
Harry Highmorrton
Ramon Comancho
Stone John Rook David da
Joe Bartech
M Waleb
David Mitchell
Heary Flynn
Hickey
Frank O'Connell
Robt McCauley
Worthen & Gore
Owen Et al
Lew
Not Guilty Verdicts in Ter v. Pablo. Several Defendants Convicted
Jury returns not guilty for Ter ve Ramon Comanche. Ter v Pablo and Raymond Laybas faced burglary charges. Palo Laybas tried, severance sought, verdict not guilty. Raymond Laybas case dismissed. Rose Hightorton guilty of assault with deadly weapon, fined 350. Harry Hightorton guilty as charged, one year at Yuma. Ward and Dolton guilty of petty larceny, 60 days each. McClure v McClure divorce granted. Pearl Eikner case set for June 27 for Hanael Romero attachment. Romero defaulting witness contempt fined 20. Norton-Morgan Co v Copper Belle judgment for plaintiff. habeas corpus heard in Jesus Martinez case, six months for wife beating, husband discharged.
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Ter
Ramon Comanche
Pablo
Raymond Laybas
Palo Laybas
Rose Hightorton
Harry Hightorton
Yuma CH Ward
E Dolton
Pearl Eikner
Hanael Romero
Lee
Te Norton-Morgan Co
Copper Belle
Jesus Martinez
Jury panels and verdict in burglary case at Lowell
A jury of sixteen was drawn for Territory versus Williams on burglary charges at Lowell. The panel included Chas Monmonier David Davie John Korp Vincent Henry Fly M Walsh Leonard Hawkins EE Scott Frank OConnell M OConnor Nels P Ukerstrom John Lennon. Verdict: guilty on the watch and chain theft. Sentencing for Williams scheduled tomorrow. The Territory Canadan case proceeds today with joint indictment against William and associates.
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Territory
Williams
Lowell
Chas Monmonier
David Davie
John Korp
Vincent Henry Fly
M Walsh
Leonard Hawkins
Scott Frank O'Connell
M O'Connor
Nels P
Ukerstrom
John Lennon
Palmer
Williame Wat
Canadan
Todae
Williame
Territory v Wuesippi and related cases court transcript order
An affidavit filed prompted the clerk to provide a transcript on appeal to the supreme court in Territory v Wuesippi and Territory v Craft. In Territory v Pearl Ekner, verdict appealed after a second trial with a previously hung jury.
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Territory
Wuesippi Aiso
Supreme Court
Craft
Pearl Eikner
Divorce Granted In Wren Case Amid Trial Proceedings
A divorce for Alex Catterna is granted in a case involving Richardeon and Wren et al. The trial continues with juror HG Harsha excused for the term as proceedings move forward and related parties are listed.
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Pees
HG Harsha
AA Catterna
Alex Catternah
Richardeon
Wren Et al
Cochise County Reports Show Increase in School Age Children
Cochise County officers prepare monthly access and quarterly reports for the board of supervisors meeting on the first Monday in July. The census by County Superintendent Rockfellow shows 1,009 more school age children than last year and details on school census and property.
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Variaus County
Rockfellow
Cochise County
County Jail Crowded Echoes of Court in Cochise
The Cochise county jail fills as 75 rosters respond to roll call and about ten prisoners await grand jury action. With seventeen sent to Yuma and several acquitted, hotel inmates multiply, suggesting a near continuous grand jury session in Cochise.
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Yuma
Hotel White
Cochise County
Ceesion
Damon and Pythias Postponed Again by Illness
Production of Damon and Pythias under P ledge No 4 was postponed two weeks from June 27 as director Prof. Lawrence McCarty has been seriously ill and requires rest. Tickets remain valid for the new date. several reserved seats unsold. Local talent practiced to professional standards for a strong performance.
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Damon and Pythias
Postal Law Changes July 1 Special Delivery Update
A new postal rule takes effect July 1 making special delivery optional on letters. If chosen, letters must bear the word special prominently. The fee remains 12 cents for an ordinary letter, and many worry about increased post office workload as the change reduces reliance on stamps alone.
Tombstone Chronicle Notes Wild Cats and Trade Tangles
Thursday's Daily covers Aesers Walker and Gardner chasing a three wild cats case at Hus chuca Water Co. office, reflections on heat in the east, 2-cent freight to Arizona, 12,000 ties to Guaymas for SP Mexico extensions, Tombstone landmarks and local pilots, a new Hereford residence nearing completion, court updates on Willis Wood and juror Doyle, and Arizona postmaster appointments as well as Dime theater schedule changes amid regional Mexican unrest involving Yaquis and Rough Riders.
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Aesers, Walker and Gardner
Huschuca Water Co
Gentlere
Guaymas
CY R&p
Mexico
Damon and Pythisa drama captivates Tombstone crowd
Friday night in Tombstone features the Damon and Pythisa play at Lith with a full house anticipated as the U5 trial jury is summoned for that date. Attorney Ed Flanigan visits on business while Agent Wadleigh of the S. P. a Maricopa tours the city. Local engineer Curtis is ill and admitted to a Bisbee hospital. Citizens protest the S. P. Co. fencing a public right of way on Junction Street, seeking a judge’s relief to prevent obstruction of traffic and business.
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Damon
Pythisa
Tombstone
Agent Wadleigh
5. PB
Maricopa
Wadleigh
Fairbank
Robert Hibara
Douglas
Curtis
Bisbee
Seriou Reneon
Junction City
8. P. Co
Wain Street
Ben
S. P
5. P
Seo Junction
Hundreds of Japs on the Border
An El Paso dispatch reports hundreds of Japanese laborers near Juarez cause concern for merchants. They are described as imperious, making threats, and monopolizing public spaces. With US limits on new arrivals, the men reportedly roam Juarez seeking work and possible colonization sites, raising fears of unrest and arming.
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el Paso
Juarez
United States
Precise County Boundary Deliberations Gain Attention
As land values rise and tax figures grow, the need to clearly define county lines becomes important. The text notes changing attitudes and urges exact settlement of where one county ends and another begins.
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JK Lapaiey
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Crystal Palace
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Silver City
New Mexico
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West
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Hereford
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M Doyle
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