Reward Paid for Arrest of Walter Sharp in 1808 Murder
Sheriff White mailed a Cochise county warrant for 300 dollars to Sheri Thompson in Globe, honoring the board of supervisors reward for Walter Sharp. Sharp was convicted in Bakeraville for the murder of Joseph McDonald in April 1808 after indictment and capture at Globe. White spent about 750 dollars in pursuit, with officers sent to Texas and elsewhere, costs borne by the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff White
Sherif White
Sheri Thompson
Globe
Cochise County
Board of Supervisors
Walter Sharp
District Court
Joseph McDonald
Bakeraville
Sharp
Gila County
White
Texas
Decision Rendered In Important Case In Court
In district court judge Jonge Campbell ruled for the Copper Bell Mining company of Arizona and James B Reilly in Payne, Weber & Company versus Copper Bell Mining and Reilly. The two year old suit centered on a promissory note for £268,000 used to operate Cochise county mines. the company is defunct. Citizen coverage notes the decision attracted wide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonge Campbell
Payne, Weber & Company
Copper Bell Mining Company of Arizona
James B Reilly
Intersenate
F J Moneus
Cochise County
Arizona Women Eligible for Rhodes Scholarships Open
The Tombstone Women’s Club and other Arizona women’s groups affiliated with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs promote an American Women’s English Scholarship. A $1500 award to study at Oxford Cambridge or London University in 1910 will be held by an unmarried American woman under 27. Candidates must pass the October 1908 Rhodes qualifying exams.
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Tombstone
Women's Clube
Arizone
General Federation of Women’s Clube
Arizona
General Federation of Women’s Club
Oxford
Cambridge
London
Uni
Rhodes Trust
Cecil Rhodes
Grading Outfit Arrives at Courtland
A large grading outfit arrives at Courtland to begin work on the P. extension to Douglas Bisbee and Nuco. Yesterday twenty five carloads loaded with stock and equipment passed through Fairbank headed for Courtland. Another trainload from Nogales, part of the outfit, includes 700 mules and plows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Booters
Courtland
Fairbank
Douglas
Bisbee
Nuco
Nogales
Clemency Granted to Cochise Prisoners and Fire Incident
Governor Sloan commuted William H. Sisson from life to ten years for the 1905 Graham county slaying of Chas Robey. Cascario Lucero, condemned for murder in 1891, had life reduced to thirty years. Francisco Ybarra Billy Williams John Ryan and Manuel Gonzales paroled due to ill health. At Prescott roundhouse a hostler helper W F Halloway suffered severe burns while fighting a locomotive ash pan fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochise
Sloan
William H. Sisson
Chas Robey
Graham County
Cascario Lucero
Francisco Ybarra
Billy Williams
John Ryan
Cochise County
Manuel
Gonzales
Prescott Roundhouse
F Halloway
Moki Dance Wield and Spectacular Ceremony Description
Report describes a Moki snake dance with the dancer Bure wok and other participants. Spectators note the snake bites appear non poisonous to dancers while a Gallop witness recalls a snake striking the base and a slung piece of meat. Scientists seek reasons for the apparent nonpoisonous bite and the event ends with snakes tossed from a cliff and a cleansing bath with various preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burewok
Preent
Wnh Ito
Ebi
Cochise County Fair Needs Strong Exhibits This Year
A Cochise county appeal urges residents to back the territorial fair with strong exhibits to ensure social and financial success. The piece cites past meager shows, calls for public support, and highlights Cochise as an undeveloped but rapidly growing region with rich opportunities for settlers and investors alike.
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Ans
Arizona
Cockine County
Cuchise
Cochise County
Oscar K Goll
Uda
Arizona mining hopes spark bold claims of wealth
A reprinted prospecting pitch touts Arizona as a vast, inviting field for mining investment. It asserts vast untapped resources in quartz ledges and gems, compares Arizona geology to diamond regions, and cites historic predictions of future large diamond finds to urge capital interest.
Bunker Hill Group to Resume Operations
The Bunker Hill group of mines between Grand Central and Riveraid in the TC M Co district, with 19 claimed ore bodies, is expected to reopen soon. Henry A Allen & Co of Chicago are said to control the property by bond, with hoisting works and a double compartment shaft ready for resumption as prominent investors move toward restarting production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Grand Central
Riveraid
TCM Co
Henry A Allen & Co
Chicago
Tom Chicago
Mnes
Marble quarry road project links to Sow station
A contract to develop marble deposits near Bowie station gains $100,000 in funding led by Day Ho Moffat of Denver. Suzona Mathie Co expects the venture to become one of the territory’s largest industries as a wagon road from the quarry to a spur connects seven miles to Bowie station. The marble quality is described as among the finest worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dome Tithe Agy
Vic Urumsie servEys
Howie T
Suzona Mathie Company i
Ho Moffat
Denver
Bowie Station
Terandom
Gold ore deposit found in Yavapai county boosts value
Johnny Sandige, a Phornix ball hop, reports a gold ore deposit in Yavapai county priced at 200 per ton. Bisbee towns fear typhoid fever rise as health officials seek to curb the epidemic. William Jeeningse Bryan plans to visit Douglas on September 21 after a lecture in El Paso the prior evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Sandige
Yavapai County
Bisbee
Health Department
Itate
Jossue
William Jeeningse Bryan
Douglas
el Paso
High Water in the Colorado River Surges
The Colorado River stands at 22 feet after days of rising levels driven by drainage from Utah and northern Arizona. William J Bryan Jr and his bride arrived in Tucson from their wedding trip and will reside on the north side in the home he bought. Roosevelt Dam seeks fifty laborers at $2.50 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Utah
Anzons
Gile
Theater
Will'am J Bryan Jr
Tucson
Mr. Bryan
PN Jacobus
Vaile
Alex Berger
Star
Territorial items of interest condensed
Rail work continues on the Ray-Kingman line as track laying begins this week. The Northern Arizona Pioneer Association met in Flagstaff with strong turnout and speeches. Mohave county camps report mining activity and the Golconda dig site sees bloodshed tied to taunts. Kingman electric plant starts, and rapid wiring work progresses. Phoenix hosts a topographer exam on September 22 for the survey corps. A national guard encampment is planned at Prescott starting September 12 for eight days. Petition circulated for pardon of ex-treasurer Storm convicted of embezzlement. Nogales celebrates completion of a 120000 gallon water reservoir amid music and refreshments. Maricopa railroad equipment arrives. Santa Fe lines order 120000 tons of 90-pound steel for 1910. Arizona fair races set for September 15. Funds to be distributed at a large meeting, with plans open to all eligible stockholders. Army deserters Guy Dandridge and Charley Wellner sought. thefts reported near Red Peak district. Copper production up from smelters in August versus July. A doctor is summoned for prisoners in county jail. A long-delivered registered letter from El Paso returned to Douglas. Trial of Julio Zonege for murder ends in manslaughter verdict, one dollar fine and one year. Twin Rattles extension bonds spur a refrigerating plant in Tucson.
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United States Meretual Co A Overetoek
A Morticon
United States
Yous County
Lampanus
Eaco
Fl Paso
Seoor Doc Ramon Pace
Douglas
Teo Daye
Postal Department
Jil Zonege
Charley Escalante
Yume County
Eucalyptus Trees Thrive in Arizona
The article extols eucalyptus culture in Arizona, noting adaptability of San Pedro and Salt River basin lands to red box or rostrata varieties. It claims high profits per acre, with yearly yields rising as trees regrow after cutting. It highlights demand for railroad ties and telegraph poles amid growing supply shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariona
San Pedro
Salt River Ny
End to Sending Consumptives Southwest to Die
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis condemns doctors who send indigent consumptives to the southwest for confinement and privation. It cites about ten per cent of severely ill patients dying there, and urges funds for local care and hospital building to stop the cruel practice.
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National Association For the Study and Prevention
National Association
Southwest
California
Texas
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
United States
East
West
Harriman Joins the Great Majority in Death
Edward H Harriman famed railroad builder and financier died at his Arden country home at 3 30 this afternoon after an operation from which he could not rally. News of his passing casts a pall over the industry and financial circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yous Crry
Edward H. Harrican
Hi Country Home
Arden
Three Bank Robbers Sought Across Southwest
Officials warn lawmen in the southwest to watch for three men linked to a bank robbery in Ontario. Descriptions identify Wladylaw Szymansky, Andres Slander, and Youko Waclaw. A large reward is offered by Ontario authorities and local officials for their arrest.
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Ontario
Canada
United States
White
Wladylaw Szymansky
Andres Slander
Youko Waclaw
Tya
Cornstalk Grows 29 Feet For Pima County Exhibit
A 29 foot cornstalk is added to the Pima County resources exhibit at the Chamber of Commerce. Grown by Jesus Ochoa near the city farm, the giant stalk stands as a remarkable agricultural display and reflects local farming efforts.
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Pima County
Chamber of Commerce
Jesus Ochoa
Ochoa
Incoming Passengers and Local Officials on Busy Day
Ea Hirks, Charles Glarke Jr, Deputy Treasurer Demorest and others arrive or depart Bisbee and nearby towns as local officials and residents attend to civic matters. Applications for United States citizenship are filed in court. Sam Barrow plans a Tucson visit after a stay at Fowler Ranch. County Recorder McDonald returns from Bisbee and February news covers treasury balances and a dispatch about railroad construction near San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Barrow
Fowler Ranch
St David
Tucson
University
Charles Landers
Courtland
Governor Sloan on Taft's Coming Visit
Governor Richard E Sloan predicts President Taft will gain respect for Arizona as statehood prospects grow. He expects Taft to form favorable impressions, meet with a delegation of business leaders, and hopes invitations go to mayors of other cities beyond Phoenix.
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Taft
Arizona
Treasure Territory
Richard E Sloan
United States
Phoenix
Local notes from Tombstone and area cross paths
Clyde Hams will enter the University of Arizona this year. Late Giteon returns from the White Mountains after an operation in Copper Queen hospital. Frank Carley travels to Courtland for Calumet & Arizona Mining Co. Tom Fraser seeks workers for Jack Rabbit mine. Joe Tucker marries in San Diego. Benson receives new all steel baggage coaches from Southern Pacific. ET Sjamsoff reports prosperity in Gile and heavy rains. Marshal Overlook visits Tombstone then Douglas. Fifteen Mexican families near Kelton face destitution. immigration officials to investigate possible violation of contract labor laws. Constable Frank Clark brings three prisoners to county jail for misdemeanors. Rev A B Carpenter appointed traveling evangelist for Arizona. SFP & P camp house at Wickenburg destroyed by fire.
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Copper Queen Hospital
Frank Carley
Hereford & Carley
Tucson
Vera
Courtland
Calumet & Arizona Mining Co
Tom Fraser
Casa Grande
Jack Rabbit
Adv Ces
Kelton
Douglas and
Bisbes
Mexico
Frank Clark
Douglas
Kev A B Carpenter
The
Christian Church
Doug
Arritory
Arizona
Prescott
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Box
Athens
South Africa
Death Valley
Deaths Valley
Bunker Hill Group
Nagon Road
Roosevelt Dam
Ray- Kevin
Northern Arizona Pioneer Association
Flagstaft Mondy
Vulture Mines Co
Golconda
Mohave County
Alberto Herrera
Manuel Ville
Kingman Wetow
Tou Ts
United States Civil Service Commission
Draughteman mm Theeurveyor General’s
National Guard
JP Storm
San Felipe
Arigoe
Calumet & Arizona Company
Sundey
Nogales Water
Nogales Citiens
Maricopa Railroad
Mirioops
Santa Fe Railroad
Munchues
Guy Dand
Ridge
Charley Wellner
Snerm Andereon
Flnc
Red Peak
Dhyag
Tucton
Old Pueblo
Harriman
Ea Hirks
Cnurles Glarke, Jr
Pacific Monthly
Kendall Jenel
Cunty
Demorest
Biaten
Dougian
Invenda
Jas Ly
Kilcar
Ireland
Thomme Shorten
Glen Geoin
Leland
United State
New York
McDonald
Amattiage Meenie
Alejandra Sequirerta
Jesus Bustenante
Bisbe
Douglas Gray
Machomich Mercantile Company
Charles W Hicks
Treasury
Race’pte
JS Williams
Bisbes and
Sidell
Wells-Fargany
Express Company
Monterey
Philip Cuhan
Ole Walker
Loe Angeles
Perrin
CW Ford
Baggageman Ford
Southwestern
Governor Sloan
Clyde Hams
ET Fjame
Tombstone Telephone Company
University of Arizona
University of New Aexico
Orwell
Giteon
White Mountains
Chilean
Whch Ca
Joeph Tucker
Soldice Holes
Sulphur Springs
San Diego
Tasker
Benson
Southern Pacific
Tombstone Telephone Co
Sattond
S. Marshal Chine
Overlook
SFP & P
Wickenburg
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