Tasks Ahead for Arizona Census
Conese supervisor Towle launches the largest Census task in Arizona taking a correct count of the Indian population. 133 districts with that many enumerators plus 100 special agents will work across about 30,000 Indians on reservations including Nav and others in New Mexico. Special agents must survey reservations directly, hiring interpreters if needed, and carry field packs while earning $6 per day.
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Conese
FF Towbar
Arizona
New Mexico
Superor Towle
Evenness Redakin
Leadville Mining plans shaft sinking contract at Courtland
President W Holmes of Leadville Mining Co seeks bids to sink a double compartment shaft on the Naid of Sanshioe at Courtland to 200 feet. Work begins once contracts are let. Also brief advices note urgent use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and Chatelaine's Cough Remedy for persistent cough with widespread dealer availability.
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W . Holmes
Leadville Mining Company
Naid of
Sanshioe
Courtland
Jap Finally Gets His White Bride
A Nevada wedding in Goldfield unites Touyoto Jap and Vivian Blackwell of Los Angeles after an Arizona minister and an Arizona justice refused to perform the ceremony. Judge Stevens of the district court married the couple, noting no Nevada law bans mixed marriages.
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Goldfield
Arizons
Touyoto
Vivian Blackwell
Los Angeles
Stevens
District Court
Nevada
Three Benson prisoners held for breaking into box car burglary
Three young men about 21 were brought from Benson to Use county jail on burglary charges. They allegedly broke into a railway box car between Benson and Mescal, assaulted brakeman Davis with a revolver when challenged, and fled as officers Trask and Lentz pursued them to Mescal.
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Use
Wis
Mencal
Davis
Coron
Trask
Lentz
Mescal
Official Arizona figures show 1908 mine output and values
U S Geological Survey data for 1908 reports Arizona had 20 producing mines with a value of 41 511 975 dollars, a drop from 1907 by 13 699 585. Copper suffered a 19 242 625 loss due to lower prices, while production rose to 90 978 644 pounds. Silver rose in volume though value fell 169 674. Gold and lead fell. zinc rose. Arizona led five metals in total value by about 4 million over Montana and outproduced copper, Montana in copper and lead.
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U. S. Geological Survey
Arizona
Arizons
Montana
Colorado
Nevada
Wyoming
Oregon
Washington
New Mexico
Grand Master Coming to Phoenix Odd Fellows Event
Preparations are underway for the Arisons grand bodies gathering in Phoenix next April. Expected attendees include Grand Master Kay Kendall, the chief dignitary of the order, from various branches. A note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup prevention and treatment, with additional OTC stomach and liver tablets advertised.
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The
Odd Fellows
Arisons
Phoenix
Kay~ Kendall
Order
Nine Unfortunates From Cochise Sent to Asylum
Juan Villaja Slexiewn from Glee son was ordered confined to the insane asylum at Phoenix this afternoon by the lunacy commission. He believes spirits threaten him and seeks mail addressed to St Peter. He tries to obtain a six shooter to defend himself.
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Juan Villaja Slexiewn
Gleeson
Phoenix
Lunacy Commission
Epirite
Aker
St. Peter
Fragmented narration of danger and town events in Cochise county
A chaotic local report notes fear of betrayal and poison as a man heads to Phoenix. It claims Villa as the ninth patient sent to the asylum in three months from Cochise, with ten such cases in the past week. Edward William Close of Kay-Tee Film Technology visits Tombstone. Harry Mack of Uncle Josh Perkins plans a Schieffelin show next Friday. Gardner of Huachuca Water reports drought remnants and recent water at Huachuca mountains. St Paul guild and Episcopal church events scheduled with meetings and a Lenten tea. Advertising for a L. C. Smith & Bros. typewriter sale by Sue J. L. Miller.
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Phoenix
Villa
Cochise County
Edward William Close
Vce
Tombstone
Harry Mack
Josh Perkins
the Schieffelin
Gardner
Huachuca Water Company
Huachuca Mountains
Ladies of St. Paul Guild
Gila canal project nears half completion near Gila Head
Arizona news notes a fifty percent Gila canal completion that will span about twenty five miles and irrigate thousands of acres below Gila Bend. Other items include the Phoenix high school German comedy Der Mentorsenbatt, Professor Smith planning a yearlong India trip, Tucson city books auditing, King of Arizona mine closure ahead of modernization, Tucson Typographical union banquet, Governor Marshall of Indiana's Phoenix reception, Sacaton Reservation wheat prospects, death of AK Waddell, Prescott Women’s Club city clean campaign, and 40 stamp mill plans at Bi-Metal mine near Kingman with construction to start by April 15.
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Gila Head
Gila River
Wolfsey
Gila Bend
CP Smith
School of Engineering
University of Arizona
India
Far East
Bill to Be Presented to Senate Monday
Washington dispatch reports Father W H Ketcham closed all hearings before the senate committee on territories with an extra meeting to prepare the report. It is expected that the bill and report will be presented to the senate Monday. For sale piano in good condition standard make apply at Miss Berndt Toughnat St.
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Washington Dispatch
W H Ketcham
Senate Committee On Territories
Senate
Cochise Route on Territorial Road Plan Explored
Sam Elder county road supervisor visits Bisbee with Territorial Engineer Girand to inspect the proposed route from Globe to Willcox then Douglas. The plan extends to Biabeo Tombstone and Benson, with connections to Tucson, amid Elder’s recent review of county road improvements and repairs.
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Territorial
Cochise
Sam Elder
Bisbee
Territoria
Girand
Leeraueee
Giraud
Elder
Douglas
Globe
Willcox
Biabeo
Tombstone
Benson
Tucson
Meteor sighting near Dixie Canyon reported in Cochise
The Bisbee Miner notes a meteor dropped near Dixie Canyon Monday night with several parties searching the area for fragments. The fireball was seen around 10 30 and exploded just above the earth over the mountain crest followed by a sparkling trail heard clearly in town.
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Bisbee
Eays
Dixie Canyon
Tweedey
Romance in Arizona Keeps Wild Spirit Alive
An Arizona narrative defends frontier romance amid modern life. It recalls a cowboy lassoing and tying a mountain lion, and a second eagle brought to Prescott, underscoring that wildness remains alive in the territory. The piece contrasts urban critics with Arizona’s enduring open air vitality and authenticity.
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Arizona
Prescott
New Yton
Philadelphia
N. York
Boston
Otili
Evan Davie Named Superintendent at Gold Rock Property
Evan Davie, long a miner in the city and most recently at Silver Belt, goes to Ogilby in Riverside county near the Colorado river, Yuma vicinity, to reopen the Gold Rock property and operate its 144 stamp mill for Eastern buyers. He has many Tombstone friends pleased by his appointment.
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Evan Davie
Silver Belt
Ogilby
Riverside County
California
Church Services Across Town This Sunday
Local churches announce Sunday schedules with multiple denominations. Congregational, Methodist, Episcopal, Catholic listings show morning worships from 10 to 11 a.m., Sunday schools, evening services, and midweek prayer meetings. Pastors Mevens Simaneon Menken lead diverse parish activities inviting all visitors.
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Christian Endeavor
Episcopal Church
Simaneon
Ev. Simanaon
Hector
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Prospector
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Mericops County
Sacaton
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W. A. Menken
Rey
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