Editorial Briefs on Utah Annexation Bid to Arizona North and West
The Coconino Sun critiques Senator Smoot for introducing a recurring bill to annex the Arizona Territory region north and west of the Colorado River. It notes Utah’s persistence and recalls a prior Arizona inquiry about the price of surrendering the land, suggesting the effort aims to catch Arizona unaware.
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Coconino Sun
Utah
Arizona Territory
Smoot
Arizona
Colorado River
Local Paper Urges Uncertainty in Statehood Debate
Socorro New Mexico Chieftain weighs in on statehood, calling for a shake of doubt about promises of next year’s admission. Editor argues that absolute assurances from authorities dull the issue and proposes injecting uncertainty to refresh public interest.
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Socorro
N. M
Powers That Be
Colonel Bird Sparks Meat Bye Campaign Plan
Colonel Bird of Nogales Oasis notes that peas supply fifty percent more nutriment than meat and signals joining a boycott against the meat trust amid growing food economy concerns. He urges readers to consider plant based options and challenges meat industry dominance.
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Bird
Nogales Oasis
Meat Trust
Statesman sought to solve mystery of eggs import
Economists cannot explain why European eggs are entering the United States. The issue is framed as a matter for a decisive statesman to resolve, not economists. The remark suggests a political angle and underscores the complexity of trade anomalies.
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United States
Juggling Arizona election laws sparks statehood debate
The discussion centers on the senate statehood bill and alleged manipulation of election rules. Republicans are accused of juggling procedures to influence the first statehood elections, with critics arguing they aim to corrupt the process and outcomes.
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Arizona
Arizona Railway Mail Clerk Goes Insane
Oscar Rush a railway mail clerk on the El Paso to Tucson run was arrested by Ybarra and Smith of Fucson and jailed for an inquiry into his mental condition after reports he posed a danger to others and himself. He attracted notice by discarding a grip with personal effects and mail documents. Two golden eagles mounted, six feet wingspan, were presented to the Tucson lodge of the Fraternal Order of Eagles by Justice of the Peace J E Datton last week.
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Oscar Rush
el Paso
Tucson
Ybarra and Smith
Fucson
Hhis
Rash
Magnificen
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Jostice of
Pearce Sparks New Era with Mine Upgrades and Church Growth
Pearce prepares for a bright period as a $40,000 ore extraction process nears operation on Commonwealth hill. Townsite titles will be issued to settlers, with restored buildings and flourishing social, educational, and religious life. Rev. A J Benedict notes progress as Pearce unites under Congregational ties. A three day service and recognition program planned March 11 to 13 at the Pearce Scout House includes sermons, receptions, and addresses by visiting ministers and local leaders.
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Pearce
Old Commonwealth Hill
Tombstone
A. J. Benedict
Church of
Kingebury
Home Missionary Society
Benedict
Congregational Churches of
Arizona
Prockam
Cuaiet
Scout House
Maxcy
H. B. Roberts
Tucson
John Hardin
Tempe
H. B. Rob
Council For Recognition
W. Meyers
J. H. Heald
Albuquerque
Home Missions
D.D
L. E. Heiges
Throngs Gather at Shriner Auditorium for Yuma Lands Auction
A Los Angeles dispatch reports about 2500 people queuing at Shriner Auditorium to file on the Yuma lands opened for entry today. Several scores of filings were made and many strong claims remain. Ownership will be decided by lot later.
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Los Angeles
Marchseys
Shriner Auditorium
Yuma
Sanda
Asy
Prairie Fire Near Fort Huachuca Threatens Property
A prairie fire raging within half a mile of Fort Huachuca endangers surrounding land and may force the post commander to deploy troops. Miss Lillian Burr of the Bisbee post office was severely injured Thursday after tripping while alighting from a streetcar, suffering a brain concussion.
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Fort Taacheas
Lillian Burr
Bisbee
Thurday
Atreet
Unfortunate Bridget Kelly Ordered Committed to Asylum
Probate Judge Goodbody ordered Bridget Kelly committed to the asylum after lunacy commission findings of prior admissions and violent outbursts. She is mother of two, with children cared for in a convent, and will be taken to Phoenix by officers tomorrow.
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Belo
Goodbody
Bridget Kelly
Lunacy Commission
Kelly
Phoenix
Tombstone Visitors From Oklahoma City
Mrs. Katherine Brady and her two daughters from Oklahoma City are visiting Tombstone as guests of Mrs. F. W. Goodbody. They praise Tombstone and its mining camp history and plan to stay for a fortnight.
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Katherine Brady
Mre. K. R. Hinkley
Jennie Brady
Tombstone
FW. Goodbody
Oklahoma City
Arizona
Effort to Secure Action on Statehood Bill
A Washington dispatch notes President Taft Senator Beveridge and Delegate Cameron pressing for swift action on the statehood bill. Senate opinion remains that statehood is unlikely this session though Beveridge and Cameron push to advance it. Cameron secured a pension grant for George W Lines and Samuel E Johnson. Beveridge leaves for Indiana then plans to return Thursday to Washington.
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Washington Dispatch Age
Taft
Beveridge
Ralph Cameron
Senate
Art
Cameron Haa
George W. Lines
Dreseckt
Samuel E Johnson
Tombstone
Territore
Indiana
Washington
Priority Water Rights Fixed by Chief Justice
A Phoenix dispatch reports Judge Kent of the U S Court rendering a decision that establishes priority water rights for the Salt River irrigation protest. The outcome favors the government against 4800 land owners and reduces the risk of litigation during water shortages.
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Phoenix
Kent
U. S
Salt River
Divorce and probate notices in district and probate courts
Judgment docketed granting divorce in the case of Cora H Wildman versus Perry Wildman. In bankruptcy, Thomas G Hogan of Bisbee has liabilities 2083 and assets 1435 with exemptions claimed at 1435. Probate estate of R C Twise shows K Williams appointed administrator per order.
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Cora H. Wildman
Ve. Perry Wildman
Nolia Bone
S. Solomon L. Bone
Thomas G. Hogan
Bisbee
R. C. Twise
8. K. Williams
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offer Price and Testimonials
Advertisement states one hundred dollar reward for care of catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Couxer Co Toledo. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surface with testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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Ty Hall
F J. Couxer & Co
Toledo
C. Hall
All Daggiste
Test of School Tax Law in Globe Arizona
Globe Silver Belt describes a pending test of the school tax statute in Gila county. Employers may challenge the duty to deduct school tax from employees wages, with court action likely toresolve the law s validity. The piece notes potential double taxation as road tax may be imposed by both county and city under a new road district framework.
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Gila County
Globe
Merritt
Arizona
Makera
Convention to be Held in Los Angeles by Mining Congress
Through the Sierra Madre Club the American Mining Congress plans a September 26 to October 1 convention in Los Angeles. A $25,000 fund goal is targeted with a $10,000 initial pledge. An Advisory Board will oversee broad regional representation while a three member Executive Committee, led by Sidney Norman, handles details. Excursions to oilfields and mining districts will follow the sessions. An additional note reports Private FM Hunter, Taft recognition, and a fatal quarry explosion at Grand Canyon Lime & Cement Co near Nelson in Mohave County.
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Sierra Madre Club
United States
American Mining Congress
Los Angeles
Washington
Budier
California
Arizona
Nevada
Sidney Norman
Congress
San Joaquin Valley
Census Enumerating Is a Real Easy Job in Arizona
A Towle supervised census effort in Arizona aims to recruit reliable men to count the population next April. Frank Myers will coordinate a Tombstone effort as enumerators quietly question households about marriage, income, religion, voting, ownership, and other personal details, with a biting, controversial sample of questions reflecting the era.
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Towle
Arizona
Frank Myers
Tombstone
Missouri
A More Liberal Pension Law Being Considered
Scattered through Arizona veterans and supporters seek broader pension benefits. Three bills before the House pensions committee would create a volunteer retired list, extend pension eligibility to all honorably discharged Civil War and Mexican War soldiers, and place Civil War nurses on the widow rate.
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Arizona
Congress
House Committee On Pensions
Cactus Feed Trial Adds Milk in California Herds
A California town reports cactus fed to stock increases milk yield by about 20 pounds daily after burning cactus thorns to aid consumption. Tucson bulletin 1904 recommended Beever Hindes prickly pear burner, plants singed every ten days. Separate item notes Jone Sandoval jailed again after escapes from reform school in Tucson.
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Clifornia
Dairy Co
Beever & Hindes
Death of Mrs Mary E Stankard at Grayville NL
Mrs L F Winters and Mrs James Taffie of this city report the death of their mother Mrs Mary E Stankard at Grayville NL on the 2st all at age 72 from Brights disease. Condolences extend from friends. Also notes on local events including an insane Mexican brought for examination, two Benson prisoners held 90 days for misdemeanors, Lenten gathering at Mrs Mart Hoar, Arizona Anti Saloon league convention in Phoenix, surveyors working in Yuma county along the Phoenix to Yuma highway.
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L. F. Winters
James Taffie
Mary E. Stankard
Grayville
Bright
Trask
Benson
Hotel de White
Yuma County
Phoenix
Yuma
Arizona Supreme Court Reconvenes March 20th
The Supreme court of Arizona will reconvene on March 20 and issue decisions by March 26 in most January term cases. District courts statewide are in recess as judges prepare rulings. Several Cochise County appeals are due to be decided this month.
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Supreme Court of Arizona
Cochse County
Supreme Court
Dr Purcell Killed In Auto Accident Near Tucson
Walter B. Purcell a Tucson physician was instantly killed when his car overturned on the Echo Batter mine road about twenty miles from Tucson. His neck was broken and he lay four hours trapped under the wreckage before deputies and four miners from Twin Buttes mine freed him and transported the body to Tucson.
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Walter B. Purcell
Tucson
Echo Batter
Earle
Twin Buttes
Dr. Purcell
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Probate
FM Hunter
Co. A
18Th Forentry
Fort Whipps
Spain
Grand Canyon Lime & Cement Co
Neleon
Mobeve County
Jone Sandoval
Henson
Julia Kelly
James Sheridan
Sisitore
Gleeson
Mart Hoar
The
Arizona Anti-Saloon League
Arizona Supreme Court
Ayer
Me Cardui
M. A. St. Clair
Eskdale
W. Va
Cardui
Card
Brock & Feagans
Ace Newey
Cpeigei Geowsee
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