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William H. Andrews encloses a copy of the St. John’s Herald which contains a letter by Isaac Barth, which serves as an example of what is going on in Arizona. Andrews feels confident that joint statehood will win.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-05
This issue of the St. Johns Herald and Apache News contains a number of news items relating to St. Johns, Arizona, including an open letter from Isaac Barth to Everett E. Ellinwood, Chairman of the Apache County Democratic Central Committee and member of the Territorial Committee which is highlighted. Barth takes issue with Ellinwood’s opinion that if a member of the Territorial Democratic Central Committee holds a different view than he does regarding statehood, then they should resign, and makes the argument that while individual statehood would be preferable, “the best interests of Arizona demand that we accept jointure.” Also highlighted is a report that John T. Hogue, Superintendent of Schools for Apache County, traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, to attend the meeting of the Territorial Republican Central Committee. Other articles in the newspaper include a report on property assessments, a proclamation by Territorial Governor Joseph H. Kibbey related to the vote for Arizona’s statehood, plans for the construction of a bridge, and obituaries.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-02