20192. Arizona Citizen, Tucson, Arizona Territory, September 26th, 1874. Telegraphic News. Special Dispatches to Citizens (article)

Arizona Citizen Tucson, Arizona Territory September 26th, 1874 TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Special Dispatches to The Citizen. The buildings at Camp Date Creek have recently been inspected wi.th a view to turn them over to the Interior Departm ent for settlers according to the act of Congress which passed last winter.

20168. Arizona Citizen, Tucson, Arizona Territory, May 3rd, 1873. The Indians at Date Creek are to be removed (article)

Arizona Citizen Tucson, Arizona Territory May 3rd, 1873 The Indians at Date Creek are to be removed to the Verde. They are very reluctant to go, and some fears are entertained that there may be difficulty in getting and keeping them there. But, we apprehend, that no serious trouble will arise from it. The memory of the punishm ent they received for their evil deeds is too fresh in their memories to desire a repe tition of Gen. Crook’s gentle caressing at the present time, and if they don’t obey orders they know they will get it. The Verde is a far better place for them in every way, and they can be cared for by the government much more economically by placing them with the Verde Indians.

20101. Arizona Citizen, Tucson, Pima County, A.T., Saturday, August 3rd, 1872. Gen. Howard's Report. Tuesday the 6th of May, found us (article)

Arizona Citizen Tucson, Pima County, AT. Saturday, August 3rd, 1872 GEN. HOWARD’S REPORT. Tuesday the 6th of May, found us at evening at the Camp Date Creek reservation. Here Lieutenant F.H.E. Ebstein, the agent strongly aided and supported by the post commander, Colonel O’Beirne, having comprehended the real plan of the Government, has succeeded by unremitting effort in keeping the Indians on the reservation during their days of great discontent. Their planting ground here is very limited, their clothing poor, the small children completely naked, and their condition generally gave the impression of want and past suffering. The increase in the rations had made them quite contented. I could not help thinking how little you have done for human beings when you merely give them food. The Indians here are mostly Mojave Apaches. Some Yuma Apaches and others are gathered here. The numbers altogether are eight to nine hundred. They represented their grievences and needs to me in a formal interview, much as at the other places, and after we had left them selected two young men to represent them in the Washington delagation. I was sorry Lieutenant Ebstein had not sent one of the captains, but these delagates seemed to satisfy the Indians, and let them come.

20098. Arizona Citizen, Tucson, Pima County, A.T., Saturday, June 29th, 1872. We learn from Governor Bashford and Major Brown... (article)

Arizona Citizen Tucson, Puma County, A.T. Saturday, June 29th, 1872 We learn from Governor Bashford and Major Brown that Adam Reisback, who was shot by the Apaches a few days ago at the Burnt Ranch, has since died. Joseph Goldwater, shot by the Apaches at Mint Valley, is in the hospital at Date Creek. It is not yet known whether his wound will prove fatal or not. The Apaches had again attempted to take the herd of sheep belonging to Bashford & Stevens- they run the herder three miles, but he succeeded in reaching the post with slight wounds in time to get assistance to save the herd. General Crook, is using every available man to the best possible advantage in order to give protection to the people.

20057. Arizona Citizen, Tucson, Pima County, A.T., Saturday, November 25th, 1871. The Government fed Indians at Date Creek... (article)

Arizona Citizen Tucson, Pima County, A.T. Saturday, November 25th, 1871 The Government fed Indians at Date Creek undoubtedly committed the horrible massacre of six men near Wickenburg. The citizens of Prescott organized to go and kill them all off, but some of the cooler ones induced the others to let General Crook inquire into the facts and settle with the murderers, who proceeded to do so at once. The Indians there should all be killed, but we are glad that matters took the course they did. The ApacheM ohaves evidently heard how well the Grant Indians were treated because of their many and continued thefts and murders, and hence their terrible Wickenburg slaughter. Colyer is mainly responsible for these six lives.

20056. Arizona Citizen, Tucson, Pima County, A.T., Saturday, November 18th, 1871. Another Wholesale Indian Massacre. Six more good men... (article)

Arizona Citizen Tucson, Pima County, A.T. Saturday, November 18th, 1871 Another Wholesale Indian Massacre. Six more good men have been murdered by Indians. This terrible massacre occurred on the 5th instant nine miles west of Wickenburg. The western bound stage on that day had on board as passengers Frederick Shoholm, Frederick W. Loring, P.M. Hamel, W.C. Solomon, C.S. Adams, William Kruger, Miss Sheppard, and John Lanz, driver. When passing through an arroyo, the attack on them was made by, as is variously reported, from nine to thirty Indians, and at the onset all but Kruger and Mollie Sheppard were killed, and they both wounded. One of the men was lanced and scalped— name not reported. All the dead were brought back to Wickenburg and there buried. We heard the above last monday and the reliable details waited till this morning, when our space is nearly occupied and now can only say that Messrs. Loring, Hamel, and Solomon were members of the Wheeler Expedition; Adams, Shoholm, Kruger and Sheppard of Prescott. The murder was quite surely the work of the Apache Mohaves. A friend at Prescott promises us a complete account by next mail, which will appear in our next paper. Week after week such sad and sickening reports come to us for record, and yet there are a few men so despicably mean as to say the Indians want peace. Skylock was a saint in comparison to such heartless and avaricious wretches.

20044. Arizona Citizen, Tucson, Pima County, A.T., Saturday, November 11th, 1871. Army Orders. We have recently been favored... (article)

Arizona Citizen Tucson, Pima County, A.T. Saturday, November 11th, 1871 ARMY ORDERS. We have recently been favored with Gene ral Orders 18, from Headquarters Dep artment of Arizona. Number 18 bears the date September 1, and announces Second Lieutenants W.J. Ross and John G. Bourke Aids-de-Camp to the Department Commander — General Crook.

20026. Arizona Citizen, Tucson, Pima County, A.T., Saturday, September 9th, 1871. DIED. In Arizona City, August 28th, 1871... (article)

Arizona Citizen Tucson, Pima County, A.T. Saturday, September 9th, 1871 DIED. In Arizona City, August 28th, 1871 Hon. Marcus D. Dobbins. (Communicated.)———It has become my painful duty to announce the death of our esteemed friend Colonel M.D. Dobbins, District Attorney of Yuma County. He died last night from congestion, and his funeral takes place this afternoon. To the intense heat of the weather is attributed his sudden death. We shall miss him in every respect— not only as an efficient officer, but as the genially disposed gentleman upon all occasions. I am not well acquainted with his record, but it is known that he was the Colonel of a regiment of volunteers, mostly organized by himself in California during the Southern rebellion. Subsequently he was an active prospector in this Territory, and has given to its benefit his intelligent exertion. He filled with marked distinction the chair of the House of Representatives of the late Arizona Legislative Assembly. He also filled minor positions in the public service, and always with comprehensive intelligence and general satisfaction. His loss is heartily deplored, knowing how difficult it is to retain amongst us the character of the talent best suited to the condition of the country. He was eminent in this respect and carried with him to the unknown future the kindness of these left behind who had the opportunity of appreciating how much of a man he was. C.H.B.

20009. Arizona Citizen, Tucson, Pima County, A.T., Saturday, January 7th, 1871. (article)

Arizona Citizen Tucson, Pima County, A..T. Saturday, January 7th, 1871 Wickenburg stage arrived early this morning, bringing mails from Prescott, Special Mail Agent I.N. Dawley, and James Grant, contractor on that route. Mr. Dawley obtained an escort of four men at Date Creek to McDowell, and the same number from there to Tucson. Mr. Grant comes over the route to put it in operation under his contract of Jan. 1st, 1871, and has now two doubles eated buckboards and corresponding stock. He intends to add to it in other respects. The Pimas reported to Mr. Bichard that 200 Apaches had recently crossed south near their reserve. If true, it is a significant move.