Mexican rebel tensions mix with local news in Douglas
Reports from Douglas describe turmoil as Mexican federal troops in Agua Prieta reportedly side with Diaz factions. General Gil, ex Diaz ally, arrives to lead unsettled troops. Local notes record nine hour workdays for Douglas cooks, a new colored women’s club, and a street accident in Phoenix. Mining outlook brightens with renewed activity near Sonora camps. Nacozari loses mining town status. Other items note wireless station removals rumors, Frpalme and regional company actions, and local incidents including a fatality risk from a street collision and a suicide in Phoenix care of a hotel.
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Douglas
Agus Prieta
Dias
Gil
Public notices and social events in Tombstone area report
Friday's Daily Report notes illness measures in the county with several cases and fumigation efforts. A social event from Bisbee to Phoenix aims to aid mutual assistance and recovery. Other items mention Catholic services returning, election supplies being prepared for November 5, and marriage licenses totaling 331 since 1912 with 27 in the current month.
Petition Proposes New Revenue District for Arizona
Circulating petitions across Arizona push President Talt to form a separate revenue district for the state. Backers say the new district would require at least $100 000 revenue and claim Arizona could qualify. They note Arizona and New Mexico currently share a revenue district.
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Arizona
Talt
Internal Revenue
Arisonia
New Mexico
Reminiscence of Early Days in Tombstone and San Simon Valley
A San Simon correspondent recalls early Cochise County life, the Tombstone boom, and the San Simon valley’s artesian waters and farming promise. He notes historic outlaws led by Bud Stiles and others, and reflects on the valley’s development and ties to Tombstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Simon
Cochise County
Tpesk
New Mexico
Gila Valley
el Paso & Southweatero
Moore's Spur
Rodeo
Will Hunsaker
Tombetone
Harry Wood
Tombetone Nugs
Ime
Sao Simon
West
Bud Stiles
Carley Bill
Jim Wallace
Bill Boone
Mexico
Oreas
Ban Simon
Fragmentary Territorial Echoes Reach Cochise County
The garbled text mentions northern New Mexico and Gayleyville, Eureke, old Ha chita, and other points with armed water and price of beef. It references Ladians and rastlere, implying a past conflict and calls for peace and order in Cochise County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Mexico
Gayleyville
Euite
Eureke
Old Hachita
Pointe
Sin Shooter
Old Cochise County
Warning to Owners of Automobiles
A notice from the secretary of state urges enforcement of the registration and licensing law effective September 20. Owners who fail to register or tax the license may be fined up to 100 dollars or jailed up to thirty days. Chauffeurs and mechanics operating autos on duty must be licensed and wear a badge.
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Ober
Secretary of State
Eberitt
Chauif Ur Ie
Honor Informant Reports to Reform School
A girl named Helen Redman, committed to reform school, reported to Benson on October 14 after a magistrate ordered placement. Judge J. C. Phillipe of Maricopa County Superior Court committed her October 11, with probation urging strict reporting and no escort accompanying her. Governor Hunt was informed by Mabel H. Titus, secretary of the school, that Redman reported on the cited date.
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Helen Hed
Manol Phoeniz
Indne Real School
Benton
JC Phillipe
Superior Geart
Maricopa County
Benson
Hunt
Mabel H. Titus
Helen Redman
Tombstone Merchant Visits Capital City
Frank Wolcott, a Tombstone merchant, makes his first trip to Phoenix after thirty-one years away. He recalls Phoenix’s early stagnation and notes the city’s dramatic transformation into a modern southwest center, while still having not fully recovered from the surprise.
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Tombstone
Capital City
Phorm
Frank Wolcott
Phoepiz
Wolcott
Ari
Phoenix
Bret
Southwest
Democrat
Cochise Tomatoes Lead Local Market Rise
Theket products from Snipher Springs valley canneries are now on sale. Acan opened jar proved superior to shipments from elsewhere. James Brogan runs a private canning plant at White Malecule and plans to double capacity next year, with strong demand for his products.
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Snipher Springs
James Brogan
White Malecule
State ends convict taxed curio sales revenue policy
The board of control decided not to levy a tax on earnings from prisoner made curios and souvenirs. Governor Hunt and officials approved the ruling after reviewing the practice of taking 25 percent from sales of canes and goods. Prisoners may keep income from after hours work as recompense.
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Board of Control Yreerday
Hunt
Callaghan
Osburn
Board of Control and Belt
Senator Mark Smith Falls Ill During Campaign Trip
United States Senator Mark Smith's campaign stop in Tucson was interrupted after he took ill with a fever from a heavy cold upon arrival from Codis county. He planned to depart for Phoenix to attend a board of governors meeting with Hon. W Fisher of the Interior Department, but physicians advised against travel. The meeting would discuss the new form water contract between the farm and the reclamation service amid hardship claims by farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mark Smith
Tucson
Codis” County
Smith
Phoenix
Board of Governors
Sale River Valley
W Fisher
Interior Department
Trial of Smuggler Postponed and Receivers Denied
The trial of Charles Fitzsimmons at Phoesis for smuggling opium from Cananes to Los Angeles via Arizona was postponed due to newly discovered evidence. A petition to appoint a receiver for Aleea & Graf ore contract was denied, with Los Angeles creditors supporting and Phoenix creditors opposing.
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Charles Fitzsimmons
Phoesis
Cananes
Lo Angeles
Arizona
Aleea & Graf
Los Angeles Creditore
Phoenix
Miners in Demand in Cochise County
Justice of the Peace Morris High of Bisbee says there is plenty of work for hundreds of men in the district. Miners are badly needed in the shake and no man who wishes to work need be idle as more than 100 Slavonians left Bisbee, creating openings for numerous miners amid high ore prices.
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Justice of the Peace
Morris High
Bisbee
Southern Pacific Reports Large Rise in Freight Cars
The Southern Pacific company announces a large increase in freight car usage this season, pointing to Western prosperity. In California the average monthly loading exceeds last year by 6,200 cars, about 200 per day, with many of these passing through Arizona.
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Southern Pacific Company
California
Arizona
Queen of Arizona Crown Granted to Louise Thompson
Louise Thompson of Glove receives the Queen of Arizona title after a statewide contest with participants from across the state. Thompson won with a grand total of 150000 votes, besting the nearest rival by several thousand.
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Queen OF
Arizona
Mies Louise Thompson
Mies Thompson
Prohibition Era Campaign Notes And Local Visits In Southwest
Thursday’s Los Angeles edition notes Me Clatha the prohibition candidate poised to win by a wide margin. Wilson and Marshall are anticipated to lead to progress. Local visits include Russell Nose from Kansas City returning from an auto school and Kenneth Herveston visiting from Denver.
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Clatha
Prohibition
Wilson
Marehall
Kansas City
Anutomobile School
Russel
Dry Farmers Working Wonders in Cochise
Charlie Douglas reports that dry farmers in Cochise County near Brookline and the Huachuca mountains are showing great progress. He notes corn and sorghum crops thriving, and asserts Arizona will soon be among the leading states as mining and agriculture advance toward greater production and prosperity.
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Charlie Douglas
Brookline
Huachuca Mountains
Douglas Nates
Cochise
Tostead
Arizona
Union
Straw Vote Taken On Train From Bowie To Roosevelts Lead
A straw vote was conducted on a Bowie to Roosevelt train car. EJ Murphy, a traveling man from Oakland, asked each passenger to choose a president. Governor Wilton led by one over Roosevelt Debs and Taft combined, Debs five more than Taft, results show Roosevelt trailing.
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Bowie
Thareday
EJ Murphy
Oakland
Wilton
Roosevelt
Debs
Taft
Lowe
Wilan
Bessele Enters Guilty Plea in Phoenix Court
In Phoenix yesterday in the 78th court the Bessele case ended as he pleaded guilty instead of going to trial. US attorney Morrison arranged a deal for Heesole notes, with a trustee to be named, to return money to victims. The week saw few trials and multiple guilty pleas as juries reported limited activity.
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Morrison
Spd Morrison
Babes
May Call Extra Session of Congress
Washington dispatch notes speculation on Taft returning to Washington from Hot Springs and hints at a possible special session to address Mexico crisis. Official word confirms government adherence to current policy while Secretary Stimenson moves to Washington in advance of plans.
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Congress
Washington
Taft
Hot Springs
Mexico
Cone Kiese
Dng
New York
Court Gases Fi'ed SePERSON cover Suit No 302
Ethel O'Connel files for divorce and a council case, while a court order confines sale of real estate tied to suit No 302.
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Ethel O'Connel Vel
Railroad plan keeps Tucson off extension
Dr Douglas, president of the company, said there is no plan to extend the line to Tucson. He described Southwestern owners as content with a link between the Rock Island system in the middle west and the Southern Pacific on the Pacific coast, noting strained relations and hopeful mutual profit ahead.
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el Pato
Souhwestern
Phoenix
Globe
Pacific Coast
Douglas
Tucson
Rock Island Eye
Middle West
Southern Pacific
Dougine
Prohibition Candidate to Speak in County on Friday
Prohibition candidate Eugene W Chafin for president will tour Nev city locations with Capt. Chas H Stapley on Friday November. Stops include Corner High Street and G Avenue at 10 AM and Beavers Corner at 1 PM with campaign songs and prohibition platform. Watch for the prohibition automobile.
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Eugene W Chafin
United States
Chas. H. Stapley
High Street
M. Bisbee
Mexican War Claims Hearing Records Testimony List
Testimony and witness details from a military investigation into Mexican War claims. The committee read statements from individuals who were in El Paso during the Battle of Juarez and noted dozens of filed cases including losses of stock, personal injury, and property damage with varying monetary amounts.
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Elvime
Ein Aesnion
Tetera Cours
el Paro
Advito S
Virginia Moorehead
Aod
Franaieen Cara
William Gribb
Walter Chandler
Juarez
Hewitt
Fice M
Joha Dowdle
William Curtie
William Pairbanke
Hsit McDaniel
SW Light
William Leht
Thomas H Elvey
Jesus Alcantar
Elmer & Crowe
RA Huron
Sma Larson
Frances Frisma
Robert Harrington
Harry Holbrook
Mechanical Electric Engineering School offers trade training
Ambitious men and boys can learn automobile and electric trades at the California Foundry and Engine Works contract school. Courses from $25.10 to $159.69, with winter in Southern California. Write for catalog. Address MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF GALIFOR 257 South Figueras, Los Angeles, California.
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Mississippi River
Strate
California
New Territory
Galifor
South Figueras
Los Angeles
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George Peeby
Poeby
Rebela Ic
Sonora
Nacozari
Lgislature
Fr-|palme
Saori EG Polly
Phelps. Dodge Mercantile
Fl Paso
Salmzar
Random
Arie
Leset
Jo Copnore
Times
Eay
Leon Espinosa
Espinosa
George H Heising
WH Hughes
Mineeapolis Copper Co
Wm Kemp
Campos
Mexic
Walter Good
Phoen
Charles Hamilton
Idebo
Prescots
Mepater Mercus
Phoenis Ia
Osborne
Lowell
Alexander Murry
Bitbee
Hcis
Father Marx
Catholi Church
Buffalo
N. Y
Point Tombstone
Red Gannon
Howe Wee
Patsenger
Bishep
Tod
Macley
Board of Super Mnsore
Fletcher M Doan
el Paso
Cier
Superior Court
Fac
Reform School
Mark
Torday
Bere Abe
I Tarbell
Kenneth Herveston
Tubbstone
Denver
Colo
Benja
Jace B Lawry
San Pedro Valley
St. David
Toho J. Patton
Prospector
Ieag Tomistone
John Shays
Maier
Wan E Combstone
Facer Marx
Eastern Porte
Bessele
Sey
Seperson Cover
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Ayer
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