Doings in the Legislature Highlight Tax Bills and Local Measures
The house considered Hogwood bill on semiannual tax payment while the council killed CB 136 proposing a statehood league. CB 82 on repealing the fence law was postponed. CB 77 to curb free passage referred for corrections. A county hospital patient named Freat Jones behaved oddly prompting sheriff action and a sanity inquiry. A Congregational church birthday gathering featured Indian stories by George B. Wilcox and J. A. Rockfellow, without incident. Bills on railroad construction and probate judge offices were sent to committees. several introduced by consent cover delinquent tax expenses and convict labor on highways.
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Hunt
O'Neill
Rand
Freat Jones
Day
Duffy
Bailey
House
Council
Chinamen Mourn Loss of Opium Fire Destroys Chinatown
Opium stock in Chinatown largely burned in a weekend fire. Chiefs report the loss of several hundred dollars worth of opium, nearly all the city’s supply, with Chinese merchants lamenting the setback as imports will take days to arrive. The incident was noted at the police station as mourning and financial setbacks unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tycson
Chinatown
Chineman
Local Remedies Prove Effective for Eczema Sufferers
A woman who endured eczema for some time tried several doctors remedies before using Chamberlains and found it better than anything she had tried. The note implies endorsement by a grieving husband, indicating a personal testimonial.
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al Mruggie
New Cripple Creek Found Near Yuma Arizona
A report from Yuma says prospector W. B. Black uncovered telluride ore bodies near Dome station, rivaling Cripple Creek values. The discovery lies about 14 miles from Yuma and four miles from Dome, prompting rapid mobilization of outfits as prospectors rush to the site.
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Yume
Dome
W. B. Black
Cripple Creek
Dome Station
Yuma
Arizona Normal Professor Resigns
Superintendent A Taylor of the Northern Arizona Normal school has resigned, his resignation to take effect at the close of the current term. Dr Bloom of the Tempe Normal is spoken of as his probable successor.
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A Taylor
Northern Arizona Normal School
Taylor
Dr Bloom
Tempe
Territorial items of interest update from Globe Belt
The Globe Belt reports contractors awarded the Miami Copper company concentrator project with work to begin promptly. Nave retires from the Arizona Supreme Court at month end and will open Globe offices April 1 for general practice. A Duncan newspapers shakeup places Frank Hyatt at the Post and Jackson at the Onanan. Mount Elliott Consolidated Mines pays $200,000 to Dividend Consolidated Gold Mining for seven patented claims and related property.
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Miami Copper Company
Globe Belt
Nave
Supreme Court of Arizona
Globe
Duncan
Frank Hyatt
The
Post
Mr. Jackson
Aionan
Prescott
Mount Elliot Consolidated Mines Company
Consolidated Gold Mining Company
Bisbee Miner Seeks Mine Inspection Post
More than eight hundred miners in the Bisbee district sign a petition to Governor Kibbey urging James S. Johnson of Bisbee to join the commission to prepare mine inspection regulations. Johnson has long lived in Bisbee and is deemed able and fair for the role. He expresses gratitude to Gleeson and Courtland residents for their support during trouble. March 12, 1909.
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Bisbee
Kibbey
James 8. Johnson
Johnson
Gleeson and
Courtland
E. M. Haxrzoo
Axp Fawr
Gleeson
Ariz
New Bounty Law Cuts Wild Animal Bounties
The Woolf bounty measure cuts bounties in Cochise. lobes skins drop from 20 to 10 and wild cat hides from 85 to 1, with coyotes still paid at 1. The change saves dollars yearly, likely reducing hunter effort on wild cats as returns shrink.
District court holds brief session with postponed divorce case
A short district court session heard the divorce case Ignacio Acauia v Mercedes Acauia and postponed it for further evidence. Minor orders were entered and the U S court likely convenes around the third Monday in April for Mexican revolutionist cases. The territorial court term begins April 26.
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District Court
Ignacio Acauia
Mercedes Acauia
United States Court
Territorial Court
County Seat Bill Gets a Knockout
Phoenix March 13 The county seat removal bill was killed after a House committee refused to commit to a policy endangering county seats. Oscar Roberts and Ben Goodrich led opposition, arguing dangers and higher costs if seats moved from Tombstone to Bisbee.
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Phoenix
House
Biebee
House Judiciary Committee
Delar
Oscar Roberts
Ben Goodrich
Tombstone
Bisbee
Estate Will Revert To Arizona After Unclaimed Heirs
The estate of Edward Bolger, valued at $1,149.15, was settled today with payment into the Yavapai county treasury by attorney Leroy Anderson, administrator. Bolger, a resident of Yavapai County, died in Wickenburg on December 13, 1907, while en route to Parker in search of a business location.
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Yavapai
Maricopa
Edward Bolger
Yavapai County
Leroy Anderson
Wickenburg
Vnes
Parker
Bills Reach Governor In Busy Arizona Session
March 13 in Phoenix saw many bills advance to Governor Kibbey. Passed measures include Morgan's liability rules, butcher license amendments, dairies funding, and a plan for separate schools for colored children with trustee discretion. A delegation urged veto, while no action yet on Hightower or Duffy anti gambling substitutes.
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Hoenix
Morgan
Douglas
Kibbey
Duffy
Coming Arizona Shoot Set for Tucson in Fall
The Southwestern Shooters Association plans a major shoot in Tucson featuring participants from Arizona New Mexico and Southwestern Texas. Tucson expects 1500 dollars in prizes and will host 15 professional experts from gun and cartridge firms. A carload of clay pigeons has been ordered for the event timed for late September or early October to suit most shooters.
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Southwestern Shooters’ Association
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Tuc-on
Tucson Club
Tuc~son
Mark Smith Leaves for Arizona Home
A Washington dispatch reports Marcus A. Smith, former Arizona delegate to Congress, departed today for Tucson. He plans to focus on mining properties, though his future plans remain unannounced. He was accompanied to the train by friends and fellow congressmen who gave him a fond farewell.
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Washington
Marcus A. Smith
Congress
Arizona
Tucson
Postmaster Named for Courtland Arizona Town
A Washington dispatch from Courtland Arizona reports Courtland has a new post office supervisor with Harry Locke named as postmaster. Locke is well known in Tombstone and Cochise County and previously served as secretary of the late Republican County Central Committee.
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Washington Dispatch
Courtland
Arizona
Harry Locke
Locke
Tombstone
Cochee County
Republican County Central Committee
Y M C A Convention Planned in New Mexico
The Y M C A of Arizona New Mexico west Texas and Sonora announces its third annual territorial convention at Mesilla Park Agricultural College N M April 2 3 and 4. Territorial Secretary D W Pollard of Douglas has completed the program with James G McNary presiding over the first session Friday morning. Friday events include evening meetings at the college and Las Cruces with speeches by prominent association leaders.
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Young Men’s Christian Association of
Arizona
New Mexico
West Texas
Sonora
Agricultural College
Mesilla Park
N.M
Territorial
D. W. Pollard
Douglas
Hadley Ball
A. & M. College
James G. McNary
Turf Lunch Counter Changes Hands
Johnny Miller and Billy Lowe have taken charge of the Turf lunch counter in Tombstone and will serve meals tonight. Lowe, long a popular local caterer, brings a courteous reputation, while Miller arrives from London with refined chef skills. The counter will undergo renovations and operate day and night.
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Johnny Miller
Billy Lowe
Tombstone
Jonnny Miller
London
England
Household furniture of Judge Reilly for sale now
The entire household furniture of Judge James Reilly on Toughnut street is offered for sale in whole or in part. Items include a nearly new Carlisle piano. Inquiries are welcome at the residence.
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James Reilly
Toughnut Street
Carlisle
Mi2-T
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the Council
Congregational Church
George B. Wilcox
J. A. Rockfellow
Weedin
St. Charles
Norton
ST. Patrick's Dance
Protection Hose Co
Gage Hall
Eczema
Dr.prices
Arizona Normal
Cochise
A. A. Hopkins
HK. Street
Boquillas Land & Cattle Co
Grant Lowie
Dragoons
C.D. Gage
Tombstone Improvement Co
Vol. A. L. Grow
D. Gibson
Harry Wheeler
Arnona Rangers
Nace
Wheeler
Rangers
Bill
Goodrich and Roberts
Mark Smith
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