Valley rumors mix with frontier notes across Prescott and Douglas
A string of brief items from the Southwest recounts fugitives at the Douglas jail, land deals in Nogales and Sonoita, scarlet fever concerns near Warren, immigrant tensions at Agua Prieta, real estate moves on Globe Miami road, a stolen suitcase incident in Douglas, ring recoveries from a Prescott burglary, smelter contracts discussions, Tempe bridge plans, police and Indian regulation tightening, a large cattle purchase in Yavapai, and local construction and military target range contracts.
Voters Slow to Register for Presidential Election
The article notes low interest in voter registration as registration opens for the presidential election, with few names added since it began last week. Complaints extend beyond the city to officials and voters across Arizona, reflecting widespread apathy toward the process.
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Arizoum
Death of Alfred Kenney After Rattlesnake Bite in Tombstone
News from Tombstone reports the death of 17 year old Alfred Kenney son of J E Kenney after a rattlesnake bit him while he rode home from school. He struck at the snake with a stick then it vanished into a hole and emerged to bite his finger as he reached for another stick. He was taken to Douglas for treatment arriving at eight p m and died next morning at about eight o clock. Also reports a Globe rumor that tubercular cows are slaughtered for food in Gila county and milking cows may be infected, with experts noting tuberculin tests are needed to detect the disease.
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Alfred Kenney
J. E Kenney
Tombstone
Douglas
Bis
Globe
Gila County
W. E Severn
Ian
Cochise
Jimi
Amolter
Anichors
Severn
Grind of Justice in The Superior Court
In the Conaineham-Quetello case the fourth day of trial unfolds in open court. Mrs Congingham testified yesterday. the proceedings resume with a large mine map on display. Dozens of spectators fill the courtroom as numerous witnesses are expected to be examined, promising a lengthy process.
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Conaineham-Quetello
Mra
Congingham
Etand
Eresent
Cour
Jeot Neal
Indeterminate sentence given in Cochee county case
Judge Sute ter pronounces the first indeterminate term under the new law for John Bodie who pleaded guilty to assault with intent to murder a miner at Lowell. Bodie faces one to ten years with potential parole after one year by the board. The Canningham vs Costello trial nears its close as witnesses continue and disputes over $500,000 unfold.
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Cochee County
Sute Ter
John Bodie
Lowell
Bodie
P'Siotif
Democratic Committee Appointments Listing
The Democratic county committee appoints Fate as Chairman Doug las and Hankine as vice chairman with M J Sullivan secretary MF Baine treasurer James F McDonald of Vintec. Executive committee includes J J Ball Bisbee James H Engr Douglas LR Bailey Lowell M Roberts Willcox Harry Rafferty Tombstone W J Bennett Benson J E Newberry Courtland. State Committee members include Bishop Harry Jennings Sam Briscoe and FJ Vaughn Lowell William Farrel Douglas MF Raine and JM McElligutt Pirtle ville MA Gallardo Bunson WJ Bennett. At large CM Roberts.
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Democratic County Committee
Hankine
Douglas
M J Sullivan
Lowell
MF Baine
James F McDonald
Vintec
J J Ball
Bisbee
James H Engr
LR Bailey
M Roberts
Willcox
Harry Rafferty
Tombstone
W J Bennett
Benson
J E Newberry
Courtland
Bishop
Harry Jennings
Sam Briscoe
FJ Vaughn
William Farrel
M F Raine
JM McElligutt
Pirtleville
MA Gallardo
Bunson
WJ Bennett
CM Roberts
Cleary Will Stamp for Wilson and Marshall
William B Cleary will campaign for Wilson and Marshall the Democratic ticket for president and vice president. He will tour the West including California early in October speaking in advocacy of the ticket. The national committee compliments his powers of oratory though details of itinerary are not yet advised.
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William B. Cleary
Wilson
Marshall
No Contest at Tombstone City Election Primary Ballots
Tombstone city primaries set for Tuesday with no petitions for most offices. First and Fourth wards show quiet interest while public petitions mingle in the municipal contest. Sample ballots list officers and candidate names with petitions for several positions.
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Tombstone City
Reminiscent of Early Tombstone Days
Narrative recounts a visit to Tombstone by Mr. A. Matteson, instructor at the California Mechanical Electrical Engineering School. It recalls a rough night in a hotel, threats, and a jailbreaking gang, with mentions of officers, a jailor shooting, and named fugitives Bravo, Jusn, and Bill Builee.
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Matteson
Mechanical Electrical Engineering School of California
Ariting
Tombstone
Arlington Hotel
Lane
Matt Borte
Liie
Osmee
Bravo
Bill Builee
Will Enlighten Arizona Voters On Eight Referendum Petitions
Arizona voters will receive by mail a two page pamphlet from the secretary of state detailing eight referendum petitions filed against recent legislature. The law allows ninety days from adjournment to place these on the official ballot. Propositions include miners’ law, seamen law, railroad engineer and conductor qualifications, semi monthly pay, electric headlight, train crew limits, car connection limits, and pane and Gel law.
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Aten
Rebels Gather in Ajo Mountains and Canyon Bonita
Reports from Douglas say Mexican rebels are amassing in the Ajo mountains to the west and Canyon Bonita to the east, while federals hold Agus Prieta without pursuing. Canyon Bonite forces total about 20 men and recruit as new bands arrive from Chihuhus, while Ajo Mountain group grows daily with estimates from 200 to 700 men. Many rebels depart Sopore hosryer. some head toward Chihuahus to join Rojas near Pearson.
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Ajo Mountains
Canyon Bonita
Agus Prieta
Douglas
Canyon
Sopore
Hosryer
Chihuahus
Rojas
Pearson
Will Dedicate Indian Mission Near Cibecue
The Rev Harders and Rev Topel travel to Cibecue to dedicate a new chapel and mission school for the Apaches. They are joined by Rev Guenther and expect to arrive Saturday night at Citecue after a stop at Pt Apache.
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Harders
Aris
Cibecue
C. Topel
Rice
Citecue
Apache
Ed Guenther
White River
Cochise Youth Dies From Rattlesnake Bite
James Kinney of Bieber aged 17 died after a rattlesnake bit his leg at the Kinney ranch about 20 miles from Bieber. He lived three to four hours after the bite before medical aid could reach him. News reached his uncle Jack McGregor, who departed for Bieber. Kinney was well known in Bishop and regarded as industrious. The death is deeply deplored.
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Tombstone
James Kinney
Bieber
Kinney Ranch
Jack McGregor
Birbes
Apeke
Young Kinney
Bishop
General Camps Held in County as State Dept Delays
The state department in Washington delays orders to C A Overlook United States marshal to allow him to release prisoners. Marshal Overlook E V Ansys, Mexican consul in Tucson, received a telegram from the Mexican ambassador stating the department is investigating and will act according to findings.
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Jalst
Tucson
State Department
Washington
C. A
Collection Agency for Arizona Prisoners
Warden Sime of Florence penitentiary partners with a prison savings bank to form a collection agency for debts owed to inmates. The plan aims to recover money previously cancelled when prisoners entered custody and to support families of prisoners under reform efforts led by Wardens Line Governue and Hent.
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KB. Sime
Florence
Envings
Thy Beneft
Nrwenere
Warden Line Governue Hent
Warden Line
Pria Omer
Expansion of San Diego and Arizona railroad linked to major early 20th century deals
A Los Angeles dispatch reports that rail executives believe the San Diego and Arizona line has been acquired and connected with the El Paso Southwestern and Phelps Dodge interests, forming a through route to Ta Arievo. A Southern Pacific observer cites a deal with Spreckles interests to enable through Rock Island trains from San Diego to Chicago, with completion of the San Diego and Arizona expected by 1900.
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Los Angeles Dispatch
Connetion
San Diego & Arzmne
Sos Angeles
Bel
Fl Foiand Evetem
Phelps Dodge
el Fano & Southwestern
Ta Arievo
Southern Pacis
S Posse
Spreckles
el Pao & Southwestern
San Diego Road
Rock Island
San Diego
Chicago
Arizona
Scarcity of Labor Delays Tucson Extension Work
General Manager Simmons cited a labor shortage affecting the Tucson extension of the road. He reported that out of five hundred recruits brought to Fairbank from the Fort Worth district in four months, a large portion proved unfit for duty and fewer than eighty are currently at work.
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E. P
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Tucson
Simmons
el Paso
Fairbank
Fort Worth
Tournsty
Totel
Good Chance for Civil Service Posts in October Exams
The civil service announces examinations for several positions including assistant in experimental therapy for Philippine service at $2000 yearly, chief of training shop at a government hospital for the insane at $1200 yearly for women, teacher of metal working and mechanics drawing for Indian service at $720 yearly. Examinations will be held October 9.
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The
Civil Service Comment
Philippine Service
Mea
Chop
Government Hospital
Indian Service
Arizona church meeting and political notes in Douglas
The report covers a Mesquite church gathering with Bishop Shepard presiding, mentions City Attorney JF Ross visiting county court business, and notes speaker George A Yoarg, a former territorial secretary, touring Coobles county for the pro goverment cause. Also reports on party meetings in Bisbee, jury duty updates, and local arrivals including Mrs. James Retty from Long Beach California.
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JF. Ross of
Dongelas
Brie
Sdeorge A. Yoarg
Territorial
Uniter
Sloan
Arizona
Douglas
Coobles County
Woman Suffrage Meeting Tuesday Night
A women’s rights gathering is advertised for next Monday evening at the City Park. Mrs Leora Grey Cannon, a noted advocate for equal rights, will speak to voters about suffrage and the movement’s goals.
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Woman Suffrage Meeting
Perleerea
Leora Grex Cannon
Mia Cacton
Abe Cone
Censon
Peake
Creck
Arizona at Good Roads Congress preparations noted
Arizona sends two representatives to the Good Roads Congress in Atlantic City from September 30 to October 3. Norrie of Prescott and Potter of Clifton to attend, with Norrie serving as president of the Good Bonded Association of Arizona and Potter a major booster. Dr W E Severn, state veterinarian, outlines Cochise County quarantine and district boundaries, noting uncertainties about bridge and road closures within the described area.
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Mullen
Agricultural Department
Prescott
Prescott Forces Reserve
Atlantic City
T G Norrie
M. Peter
Clifton
Hunt
Norrie
Good Bonde Association
Potter
United States
Thur deck Methregot returns to Babee vothay and court notes
The report mentions Methregot returning to Babee vothay after a two day absence and Beatrice Hyde attending as an outgoing party. Lawyer Lee O Woolery, representing defendants in the Cooningham Coptello case, presented a witness and faced a judge. Several local figures and visitors are noted, including A M Garduee, Wolcott, and J M O’Connell visiting for court business. Reverend H A Veck to lead services, and cattle and shipping matters involve Los Angeles buyers. transfers and arrivals of county notables are listed.
Help Wanted Learn Automotive Electrical Trade
Ambitious men are urged to enter a factory training program that covers drawings patterns foundry and machine shop work. The ad promises a fast path to a trade with employment preference at the Mechanical Electrical Engineering School of Saliform in Los Angeles. Initial inducements include free tuition and a winter in Southern California with a chance to read write and learn English as part of the course.
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Misssippi
Tov
California
Pew
Mechanical Electrical Engineering School OF Saliform
Figueras
Low Angeles
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Nogales
S. L. Amater
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J. Watt Hogue
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Globe Miami
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Yume
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Bowe
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China
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Los Angeles
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University of Arizona Library
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Peel
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Democratic County Central
Mer Karger
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Democratic Central Committee
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Long Beach
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