Editorial Briefs on Republican Struggles and Scandals
The piece notes the Republican machine is faltering and needs revival. It cites the Allds exposure in New York as a scandal requiring Governor Hughes to restore prestige. It also warns Taft senses peril across Washington, the Midwest, and the Northwest, plus opposition to Arizona statehood threatening the administration.
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New York
Allds
Hughes
Taft
Washington
Middle West
Northwest
Roosevelt kin in Africa and the next of kin
Theodore Roosevelt Jr keeps to home while his brother Kermit handles gun and camera in Africa. The homecoming of Theodore the First and the pending marriage of Theodore the Second bolster the strenuous Roosevelt legend.
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Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Kermit
Africa
Theodore, Jr
Theodore the First
Theodore the Second
Roosevelt
The Count Turned Cook Sparks Laughter in St Louis Wedding
A St. Louis bride believed her fiancé was a count but the ceremony revealed he is a cook. Neighbors report the humor and surprise of the mismatched title. The couple plans to continue with their simple, happy life together.
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St. Louis
Grim Reaper Continues Piling Up Touchdowns
A stark sports blurb notes grim fate as the football season features a surge of scoring by the Grim Reaper figure, symbolizing relentless touchdowns and mounting drama for fans.
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Grim Reaper
Fletcher Merill Appointed Constable
Fletcher Merill was appointed as constable of the Cochise precinct after the prior officer disappeared months ago. The Cochise precinct lacked official surveillance until now and offenders may be taken to Willcox for trial before Judge Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Merill
Cochise
George Kiser
Tte
Bee
Wilson
Merrill
Willcox
Todge Page
Many Marriage Licenses Issued In probate report
The following marriages have been issued out of the probate since the last report: Joseph H Seger and Elaria Lech uiga of Bishop John Colbaugh and Maria Lopez of Douglas Tex C Edwards and Sophie Durazo of Tombstone C B Dillabe and Sarah W Rodman of Chiraeshus Dao Cash and Myra McNeese of Douglas Alejacdo Torres and Guadalupe Roma of Neco William Pearson of Le Cansnes and Minnie Johnson of Bisbee Juan E Bricero and Carolina Vas ques of South Bisbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H Seger
Elaria Lechuiga
John Colbaugh
Maria Lopez
Douglas Tex C Edwards
Sophie Durazo
Tombstone
B Dillabe
Sarah W Rodman
Chiraeshus
Dao Cash
Myra McNeese
Douglas Alejacdo Torres
Guadalupe, Roma
Neco William Pearson
le Cansnes
Minnie Johnson
Bisbee
Juan E Bricero
Carolina Vasques
South Bisbee
Arrested Imposter Wore Fraternal Emblems in Tucson
Sundy Mixe, claiming Phoenix origin, was arrested by Deputy Luke Short in Tucson while seeking admission from a Masonic member. Imposter faced territorial charges after failing to prove Masonic membership. he wore Knights of Pythias insignia. Judge J E Dafton imposed sixty days, suspended for 24 hours and further suspended for good behavior in Arizona.
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Mixe Sundy
Phoenix
Tucson
Luke Short
Mike
Short
Knights of Pythias
J E Dafton
Arizona
Pension Raised for Civil War Vet at 75 in Nation’s Push
Nicolas Cordova, a Civil War veteran born in America to English unknown, has his federal pension increased from 15 to 20 dollars per month starting at age 75. He served as a private in Company D of the Native California Volunteers, a unit noted for its lack of English speakers. He remains able to handle his affairs personally despite advancing years.
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Nicolas Cordova
Cordova
California
Restoration of Lands for Settlement in Phoenix District
A Washington specis reports several boussed seres of the Phoe nix district temporarily withdrawn for reclamation purposes were restored Monday for entry. The Salt River project includes 6,070 acres set for settlement. All unappropriated land in the Garces forest totaling 2,020 acres will be restored on March 23 for entry April 21.
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Phoenix District
Salt River
Garces Forest
Regular Meeting of Board of Supervisors
The board discussed Lowell saloon licenses for Supreme Court points of law, Olson & Co. claiming 14721.64 for poor farm contract damages. claim disallowed and suit pending. They planned a 200 foot well sinking at the poor farm and adjourned to early April.
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Board of Supervisors
Lowell
Supreme Court
Olson & Co
Board of Control
Cochee County
Cochise
Cochise County
Ride
Tired of Prison Life Makes Escape Attempt
Tiring of the regime after a three year sentence at Florence prison Peter Lorenzo Italian from Phoenix escaped on Friday for over seventeen hours before a late night recapture. He was found miles away on the Desert Well road and returned to the institution Saturday morning. Lorenzo had been convicted for harboring an alien woman described as a white slave.
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Florence
Peter Lorenzo
Phoenix
Desert Well
Lorenso
Bones of Chinese Being Sent Home to China
Deputy Sheriff A W Howe saw fifty one bone boxes in an express car at Fairbank on Monday. The skulls and remains were from Chinese who died in the Altar district Hermosillo area. Boxes were boxed typewriter sized five inches high and shipped in bond to Hong Kong.
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A W Howe
Fairbank
Altar District
Hermosillo
Sir
China
Bond
Cuisamien
United States
Hong Kong
Arizona Senate Moves On Statehood Bill And Local Bonds
A Washington dispatch reports the senate committee on territories finished work on the statehood bill and voted to report it to the senate with no minority report. The Douglas city bonds for municipal waterworks were passed after Cameron’s motion. Cameron also secured pension increases for John H. Johnson of Kingman, Phillip Butler and William J. McIntyre of Phoenix. He arranged a fish shipment to T. J. Davis of Willcox to stock an artificial pond.
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Washington Dispatch
Senate Committee On Territories
Senate
Douglas
Cameron
City of
Bureau
John H. Johnson
Kingman
Phillip Butler
Phoenix
William J. McIntyre
T. J. Davis
Willcox
Twin Babes Hurt by Explosive At Bindee
Twin boys about six, sons of Thomas Hargis of Tombstone Canyon, found a dynamite cap and cut tests with a butcher knife. The cap exploded injuring a right hand thumb area and tearing the face, with another twin struck under an eye and cut on the face. Both were admitted to Copper Queen hospital.
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Bindee
Thomas Hargis
Tombstone Canyon
Boylike
Copper Quean Hospital
Disposition of Crazy Chinaman in County Jail
Local authorities wrestle with what to do about Wong Yeo a Chinese man held in Nogales and later in the county jail on charges tied to a residence certificate. He has shown insanity praying to imaginary gods and predicting death and caused a jail disturbance setting fires and raving. Officials seek guidance from US officials on deportation or commitment to an asylum as he remains a nuisance to inmates and staff.
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Wong Yeo
Wong
United States
Nogales
Grand Jury
County Lanacy Commission
Territorial Insane Asylum
U. S
Marshal Overiock
Bisbee
Be Bes
Bisbee Student Miriam Poles Chosen for Territorial Contest
Miriam Poles was unanimously elected at the preliminary Bisbee contest to represent the Bisbee schools in the territorial declamatory contest held in Tempe on March 12.
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Mies Miriam Poles
Bisbee
yTempe
Five Applicants Take Teachers' Examination at Willcox
Five applicants applied yesterday morning to Superintendent Stover to take the regular quarterly teachers examination. They were Misse Zada Cook of Willcox, Lela M Henderson Webb, Anna M Cowan Willcox, Kate Cowan Willcox, Helen Rodgers Caille. With the exception of Cook, none sought first grade certificates and they finished at noon while Cook completed the extra afternoon work.
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Stover
Misse Zada Cook
Willcox
Lela M Henderson
Webb
Anna M
Kate Cowan
Helen Rodgers
Caile
M Cook
Miss Cook
Divorce Actions Dominate District Court Filings
In district court many cases remain filed with divorce actions as the largest share at about 60 percent. John Handler recently filed two damages actions in Lowell, one against Bam Fields and one against Mike Hannon, each seeking 3050 dollars. The complaints allege head injury from a chair strike on February 20 in Lowell, with 3000 dollars for damages and 50 dollars for alleged medical bills.
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District Court
John Handler
Bam Fields
Mike Hannon
Lowell
Arizona Climate Cures Bronchitis for Chicago Doctor
Dr. M. Rosenfeld, an optician from Chicago, is a guest at the New Denny. He speaks softly on arrival but notes his voice returned in Arizona and reports excellent health. He previously visited for bronchial trouble and now recommends the climate to friends.
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M. Rosenfeld
Chicago
New den
Arizona
Free to Roam and Steal Again
A Phoenix Gazette report states the gypsies are out of jail after a nine year old white girl was linked to their camp by a local child. Deputies investigated with sheriff and district attorney. evidence was deemed insufficient and the case was dropped.
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Mary
Jetf Adams
Phoenix Gazette
Daily notes local movement and visits across counties
Wednesday's Daily reports Mra James Parker visiting, returning to Duquesne Santa Cruz county. County Recorder McDonald leaves for Bisbee on business. J A Legarra visits Benson, Mrs Geo Farrington heads to Bisbee. Chairman McCabe and Ellen Berndt depart for Huachuca home. Chas Batchelder and Paul Smith travel to Bisbee. H I Jacklin returns from Douglas. H I Randolph of Southern Pacific reassigned to Tucson. EP & 3 W surveyors move camp from Hereford toward Tucson and possibly Yuma to link Spreckles line. Col John W Walker and Tombstone party tour Mexico toward Mazatlan. Laymen's Missionary convention opens in Phoenix with ~350 attendees.
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McDonald
Bisbee
J. A. Legarra
Populst Minster
Kitte Sons
Benson
Tod Y
Geo. Farrington
Chairman McCabe
Board of Supervisors
Mise
Ellen Berndt
McCabe
Huachuca
Chas, Batchelder
Paul Smith
John W. Walker
Tombstone
Mexico
Culian
Ben Goodrich
Mazatlan
Phoenix
Arizona Wool Markets Hold Steady Despite Low Demand
With little desirable territory left and few teecs available, the local wool market is practically stagnant. Values range around 72 to 75 cents for fine staple territory, Worsted mills stay out, and New Arizona clip samples sell at 65 cents clean. Demand remains weak for pulled wool and foreign product.
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Boston
Arizona
Grant Bros Finish Contract and Return Home from Border Project
Grant Bros railroad contract on the Gusymus-Gued alstare line is completed. The advance guard reached Nogales last night and the entire outfit is en route, expected to fill eighteen trainloads of mules wagons scrapers and shovels. Work may resume on the SP eer Winkleman after crossing the border.
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Grant Bros
Gusymus-Guedalstare
United States
Nogales
Uncle Bam
Speer Winkleman
Arizona Fern Varieties Documented by California Naturalist
Misa Mary Elisabeth Parsons, cousin of Ralph M Parsons of No gales, has stayed in Nogales noting botanical wealth. A renowned naturalist with botany and zoology texts, she collected eleven wild ferns within Nogales city limits, including rare varieties not previously described in textbooks.
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Misa Mary Elisabeth Parsons
Ralph M. Parsons
Nogales
Arizona
Arizona Cattle Fetch Record Prices in Salt River Valley
The Phoenix Republican reports W. E. Hitchcock shipped four cars of fat cattle from the Salt River area for Julius Oblds of San Bernardino. George Taylor sold the herd at 5.25 per hundredweight, averaging about 60 dollars per steer. This marks the highest price ever seen for valley beef cattle with shipments continuing from Imperial and totaling just over twenty cars in the lot.
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Arizona
Cochise County
Phoenix Republican
Republican
W. E. Hitchcock
Julius Oblds
San Bernardino
George Taylor
Salt River Valley
M2 Beach
Taylor
Imperial
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Congress
Hot Springs Ark
Hot Springs
Arizona Matters
MantarreornaTios
Mra
James Parker
Roy Melotyro
Duquesne
Santa Cruz County
HE. J. Jacklin
HI Randolph
Southern Pacific
Hereford
Yuma
iOne Doctor
Cardus
W. W. Gardner
Paducah
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