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speedily rid this section of that murderous, thieving element which has made up a reproach before the world, as so seriously retarded the industry and progress of our country." Much of the speech emphasized
Arizona's future opportunities and sought ways to develop the territory's natural resources. The governor highlighted the facts that mine production was increasing, transportation infrastructure improving, and an ample supply of timber was available to harvest. To insure adequate future supplies, Tritle asked for restrictions on the export of timber from Arizona. To ensure needed access to water, the governor requested federal funds for construction of
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In other matters, the territorial bullion tax was repealed. Before session all members of the legislature who had expressed an opinion had opposed its repeal. Despite this the legislation made it through both houses without trouble. Finally, the session authorized a US$ 500 prize for the person who
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gave his address to the session at 7:30 pm on
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could produce, in 1883, the largest cotton yield on a 5 acres (2.0 ha) parcel with a stipulation that a minimum yield of 200 pounds (91 kg) per acre was required for the prize. The prize was claimed by Felix G. Hardwick of
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181:'s resignation and appointed
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149:" troubles in and around
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106:House of Representatives
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384:R. C. Brown
298:Kanab Creek
261:Legislation
159:Arizona War
143:Apache Wars
1161:Categories
912:0816501769
685:References
616:H. E. Lacy
525:Moye Wicks
510:S. F. Webb
445:John Ellis
251:California
241:laws, and
165:along the
137:Background
798:Goff 1978
786:Goff 1978
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545:District
514:Maricopa
451:D. Snyder
422:(Speaker)
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351:District
343:District
224:Governor
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440:Cochise
426:Yavapai
407:Yavapai
393:Yavapai
306:Prescott
283:Maricopa
163:banditry
53:Overview
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554:Yavapai
506:Yavapai
468:Graham
448:Yavapai
434:Cochise
401:Yavapai
379:Mohave
359:Yavapai
328:Members
167:Mexican
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