Arizona Territory 1908 profile shows vast resources and growth
A historical data overview outlines Arizona's 1863 separation from New Mexico, vast land area, diverse population, several schools and a university, infrastructure including irrigation projects costing millions, strong mining and copper output, large forest and livestock sectors, expanding railroads, and a territorial debt of 3.11 million as of June 30 1908.
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Military Institute
College of Mines
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Territorial
Capitol
Colorado River
Yuma
Salt River
Roosevelt
United States
County seat removalists seek county division
County figures battered in a political skirmish now focus on division plans as legislators face three days left and avoid snap decisions influenced by manipulators and real estate interests.
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Cochise
Just Going To and the Tide of Unfinished Plans
A fragmentary reflection from an era piece notes a series of near misses and unfulfilled intentions. The text links misfortune to delays in paying debts, protecting property, aiding others, and tending family needs, ending with a cautionary glimpse of ruin.
Mexican orders block relic hunting treasures export
The Mexican government acts to curb relic hunting by Americans and others by issuing orders to border customs officials to prevent priceless archaeological artifacts from leaving the country.
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Jher
The Story of Saint Patrick in Roaring Times
The article recounts Saint Patrick's life from youthful captivity to his Rome studies and mission in Ireland, noting his birth region, travels, and the founding of 365 churches with 12,000 baptisms, washing away superstition and cruelty. It also mentions the Southern Pacific shops returning to full-day schedules in Tucson.
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Fife
Ireland
Patrick
Italy
Nice
France
Clyde
Scotland
Kilpatrick
Britain
Wea
San Patricio
Rome
Lsbor
Eniut
Joe Bush Presents Fort Huachuca St Patrick's Day Plans
Joe Bush reports Saint Patrick's Day celebrated by soldiers at Fort Huachuca with a notable card of events. Micky Power from Albuquerque and local Bisbee Tombstone sports figures are billed for an entertaining bout while a grand Shamrock Club mask ball caps the evening with prizes for dancing and dress. April 1 will see Hoosier Huachuca Siding go dry after 25 years, with soda and fizzle drinks available.
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Huachuca
Saint Patrick's Day
Fort Huachuca
Edy
Albuquerque
Micky Power
Bisbe
Tombstone
Bedty
Micky
St Patrick's Day
Bird Youst
Louisiana
John
Bird
Luisiana
Beendt
Ireland
Shamrock Club
Indy
Sharmrock Hind
Hasebuea Siding
Joe Bush
Row Over Negro Masons Strains New Jersey Ties
A dispute erupts among Masonic bodies as references to Negro membership intensify tensions with New Jersey Grand Lodge. Grand Master Wolfiker asserts a New York lodge named Alpha 16 is in good standing and that New Jersey denies no full recognition to Black Masons. The controversy mirrors broader Elks vigilance against Negro affiliation and the fragility of fraternal orders amid racial tensions.
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Conention
Grand Lodge of
New Jersey
Martin
Mississippi
William J. Wolfiker
Elizabeth
New
Ork
Thie Zeyly
P.O. Ells
Grand Order
Elke
Negro Elks
The
Female Bandit Captured by Rurales Near Cordoba
Vera Cruz dispatch reports Augustina Moro known as the Tigress of Cordoba captured after a mountain battle with rurales. Perez, a rurales captain, and two constables were killed. The bandit leader faced multiple murders and robberies and resisted arrest until three rurales secured her.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Augustina Moro
Cordoba
Perez
Territorial Items of Interest Condensed
A mosaic Arizona items brief including sports from Tucson and Phoenix. Pitcher Pete Hasting plans for summer with Fond du Lac while Tucson schools report a 2200 enrollment. San Carlos reservoir abandonment and a New Mexican dam project loom large. Dr James B Murphy visiting Phoenix. Rooevelt day masonry progress noted. Poultry and wheat markets rise, county forest reserves cited, and Chicago White Sox tour seeks games in Tucson Globe Bisbee Phoenix. Smallpox patients exit pest house. four negroes among them. Chinamen caught attempting entry, to be deported to China.
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San Carlos Reservoir
Florence Valley
New Mexican Line
James B. Murphy
Chicago
Murphy
Phoenix
Robert W. Craig
Arizonans Acquire Enormous Ranch Holdings in Sonora
A Douglas group led by George L. Andrews and M. G. Fernandez with Francisco Elias and Rafael Gabilondo has bought Cuchiverachi Gailarao Cienega and Embudos ranches in northern Sonora, totaling about 350000 acres and 25000 cattle. One thousand acres are cultivated now, with plans to expand to 25000 more using Batapete river waters. The item also notes a separate college scholarship offer by Robert J. Sherlock in New York City.
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George L. Andrews
M. G. Fernandez
Douglas
Francisco Elias
Rafael Gabilondo
Sonora
Batapete
Robert J. Sherlock
East 224 Street
New York City
Wizzard Burbank Referred To Plant in Mexico Visit
The Fi Paso Herald cites a vreron paper about a mysterious Mexican cactus like plant called carcass. It supposedly emits a bulb that leaps to strike victims, drawing pain from victims and attracting attention among mountaineers, with claims supported by readers of the referenced paper.
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Mexico
Luther Burbank
Fi Paso Herald
Burbank
California
Mexi
Commissioners Are Coming to Arizona
The interstate commerce commissioners will be in Phoenix on March 22 to hear complaints filed by the Maricopa County Commercial club against railroads operating in Arizona and several eastern lines. The hearing is seen as a milestone with potential freight rate reductions boosting Arizona industry and territorial welfare.
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Interstate Commerce Commisssioners
Phoenix
Washington
Maricopa County
Arizona budget details include allocations for schools and prisons
The report lists territorial spending, with 501000 total for institutions and 370000 above two years ago, covering asylum, reform school, territorial prison, normal schools, and university, plus improvement fund items and a separate optioned mineral group in Courtland totaling 150000, bonded 100000 for seven claims and 50000 for five claims.
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Territorial Asylum
Reform School
Territorial Prison
Temps Normal School
Flagstaff Normal School
University of Arizona
Territorial
Asylum
L. W. Powell
Courtland District
Morgan & Snyder
Distret
Kidd Kennedy and Mickey Powers Fight At Fort Huschuea
Wednesday's Daily notes a fifth bout between Kid Kennedy and Mickey Powers at Fort Huschuea on St Patrick's Day. The event draws many locals and includes Protection Mote Co. dancing tonight with music and Gireladdies participants. Nearby notes mention Bisbee opposition to Warren County plans and protests to Phoenix legislators.
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Fort Huschuea
Kid Kennedy
Mickey Powers
Bias Jhee
Protection Mote Co
Douglas
Bisbee
Warren
Phoenix
DeLong in Delicate Condition After Nervous Breakdown
Theodore DeLong, longtime Tombstone barber, was taken to the hospital with a severe nervous breakdown after a period of illness including malaria and fever. He wandered from attendants during delirium and is now watched by two attendants as doctors believe his condition may threaten paralysis. He served in the Philippines with a California regiment and his appeal for rest and care is noted as crucial to his recovery.
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Theodore DeLong
DeLong
Irwing
Philippines
California
de Long
Hit
Arizona Operators Refuse to Strike
Telegraph operators on the Southwestern system voted down a strike after the road declined to recognize a proposed schedule. The Herald notes no union agreement exists and the company does not recognize any schedule. Promoters of the strike effort presented the plan but the vote rejected it.
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el Paso
Herald
Wells-Fargo Secures Mexican Rail Trade Monopoly
The El Paso Herald reports Wells-Fargo Express Co won concessions and contracts with the Mexican government to control express business on most railways in Mexico. After initial fears the government required a single company, Wells-Fargo negotiated to base general offices in Mexico City and keep auditors there, enabling exclusive business on the merged lines.
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el Paso Herald
Wells-Fargo Express Co
Mexico
Wells-Fargo
Republic
Sheep dipping not needed for wintered flock in Maricopa
The Arizona Sheep Sanitary Commission, meeting at Dr. J C Norton’s office, concluded dipping may be unnecessary after inspecting 200000 sheep at Beardsley Marionette Peoria and Cave Creek during last month.
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Maricopa County
Arizona Sheep Sanitary Commission
J.C. Norton
Beardsley
Marionette
Peoria
Cave Creek
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