Rush Continues To Placer Fields In California
County Surveyor McNeish returns from Magdalena to report on the incursion into Altar placer diggings. News notes the rush from Santa Rosa and Magdalena, with many hunters crossing desert paths to La Cienega as ground remains abundant. Autos will reach Santa Ana to aid transport while McNeish surveys pay dirt findings and plans further checks at the placers.
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McNeish
Magdalena
Biehee
Altar Placer
Santa Rus
Santa Ana
la Cienga
Gulf Coast
Egg Gift at Easter Across Cultures and Remedies
The article notes Easter egg gifting as a long standing custom in France, Germany, and beyond. It mentions eggs as emblems of beginnings among Romans, Franks, and Capetians, then briefly touches on a kidney remedy called Pizeuler sold locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
Ex Committeeman Predicts Statehood Passage
Col W. B. Sturges, former national committeeman, told Tucson Star reporters the statehood bill will pass this session in Congress. He arrived from his ranch and insisted he knew what he talked about, dismissing Washington pessimism. Copper production figures show February output 3,888,000 pounds vs January 4,157,000.
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Col. W
Sturges
Tucson Star
Col. Sturges
Hhis Ranch
Washington
Galamet & Arizona Amelter
Calumet & Arizona
Superior & Pittsburg
Easter Day Blessings and Hope of Resurrection
A poetic Easter greeting praising the resurrection and the joy of spring. The verse references church attendance, renewal, and eternal life, with archaic spellings and a mention of a composer or writer J. Cramer.
New Commonwealth Mill to Rise From Ashes
A plant formerly ruined will be rebuilt as the New Commonwealth Mill. Officials announce plans to restore operations and boost local industry after the blaze. The project aims to reopen with updated equipment and jobs for residents.
Commonwealth company fire leaves mill and cyanide plant ash
Fire at the Commonwealth company works in Pearce destroyed the mill engine room cyanide plant and six 40 foot tanks. Boilder room hoisting buildings framing shed and machine shop were saved. Estimated loss about 160000 with 60000 insured. Fire likely started from defective electric light wires. New mill planned to start soon after remodel increased capacity to 120 stamps and 250 tons daily. Company to move ahead with tailings and ore treatment. Elks to hold a smoker at K of P hall tonight.
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Commonwealth Company
Pearce
A. Y. Smith
Sam Kee Dies in Globe After Pneumonia
Arizona Chinaman Sam Kee, one of the territory’s wealthiest and best known Chinese residents, died at Old Dominion hospital in Globe on Thursday night after a brief illness. He had long been active in the mercantile business and was said to have accumulated a large fortune. Remains expected to be shipped to China.
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Sam Kee
Old Dominion
Globe
Sam
Arizons
Chins
Engineers Report on San Carlos Reservoir Site Reveals Flaws
Washington advices say a U S Geological Survey board completed its analysis of the San Carlos reservoir in Arizona. The initial conclusions question bedrock suitability and high dam costs versus water yield for irrigation. If confirmed, Interior may approve Arizona Eastern Railway right of way through Gila Canyon enabling dam construction.
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Phoenix Republican
Washington
Board of Engineers
United States Geological
Secretary of the Interior
San Carlos Reservoir
San Carsos
Arizona Eastern Railway
Gila Canyon
Arizona News of Interest Highlights And Local Events
A Tucson rooming house fire caused about 5070 in losses. Prescott pioneer Mary Blackburn died in San Diego at 78. Pima teachers opened their institute with 61 present. Eagles lodge initiation in Biabee reached 29 candidates, with a larger class expected next meeting. Freight car looting near Tucson and a wreck near Skull Valley delayed trains. A Golconda mill line will cut transport costs to Mohave County. Kingman plans a new building funded by a 50000 capital bank. Immaculate Conception in Douglas held confirmation services for about 125 American and many Mexican children. James Clark of Yuma settled for 7500 after a rail accident. South Gila dam site dispute opens in Phoenix land office with a large turnout and complex case.
Oil Pipe Line Planned From Kern to Arizona
California-Arizona Pipe Line company to build a roughly 700 mile main line from Kern County oil fields to Arizona mining centers at an estimated cost over 11 million dollars. Bakersfield will house headquarters for the new firm with 25 million dollar capital and directors including E L Doheney Norman Bridge and W L Stewart. Preliminary surveys begun and construction details to follow. American Oil Fields, another Doheney company, has spent over 3.5 million on oil sands and begun large scale operations.
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California
Arizona
Los Angeles
Kern County
California-Arizona Pipe Line Company
Bakersfield
Whic
Organiation
E. L Dohemy
Norman Bridge
W. L. Stewart
L. W. Andrews
T. P
St. Clair
Torranse
C A Canfield
JM Danziger
Charles Wellborn
Doheney
Tucson Chanter of Commerce invites governors to opening of railroad
The Tucson Chamber asks Governor Sloan to invite Sonora and Sinaloa leaders to the May Sth and 6th opening of the Tucson and West Coast of Mexico Railroad. The event aims for international status with a large parade featuring Fort Hoach cavalry Hermosillo Band Indian School Bund local bands and about 2000 school children.
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Tucson Chanter of Commerce
Richard E. Sloan
Sonors and
Sinsloa
Tucson
Arizona
Fort Hoach
Hermosillo
Col A L Grow Re elected Trustee in Tombstone
Today’s countywide school trustee election produced an unanimous result in Tombstone with Col A L Grow re elected to another term. Acknowledgments note his deep interest in local schools and the district’s patrons praise his past and future stewardship. Mrs Frank Moore visits end as Mayor George Neale attends legal business in Tombstone. Thatcher news reports Gordon Kimball to Salt Lake City for a Temple wedding with Clara Durtis.
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Tombstone
Col. A.L. Grow
Col. Grow
Gordon Kimball
Thatcher
St. David
Clara Durtis
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake Temple
Local church plans Easter services and joint observances
The Congregational and Methodist churches announce a union Easter service next Sunday at the Congregational church with a road musical program and sermon by Rev Needham, plus Easter readings from a story by Florence Morse Kingaley. Additional services include Sunday school, Epworth League, and choir Easter program at the Methodist church with inclusive welcomes for visitors.
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Christian Endeavor
Congregational Church
Mr. Needham
Methodist Church
Sunditechaol
W. Mivens
Epworth League
Tor
Jerusalem
Florence Morse Kingaley
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Elles
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J. Cramer
Pan
Angel of Light
New Commonwealth
K. of P. Hall
Aire
George B. Wilcox
Phoenix
Mr. Wilcox
Wilcox
Capital City
Tombatene
Frank Willard
F.N. Wolcott
Rev. Crandall
Yeesterday
San Diego
Letty
Joe Bush
Douglas
iReaders
Aguirre
Mary Blackburn
Prescott
Cal
Pima County Teachers’ Institute
Eagles’ Lodge
Biabee
8. P. Garde
The
Arizona Baptist Association
Arizona Association
New Mexico
Santa Fe, Preesott & Phoenix
Skull Valley
Golconda Mill
Mohave County
Union Basin
Kingman
Jas, Clark
Yams
the &. P
Clark
South Gi
Phoenix Land Office
Col. A. L. Grow
Frank Moore
Rucker
Bert Macia
George Neale
Bistee
Congregationat
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Cathone
Masset
Bey
W. A. Meynen
Ree Bamuerr
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