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Signing of Arizona statehood bill in 1912. Arizona's first Congressman was Carl Hayden (1877–1972). [47] He was the son of a Yankee merchant who had moved to Tempe because he needed dry heat for his bad lungs.
Walnut Grove dam bursts, 50 people killed. [55] Ladies Benevolent Society formed in Phoenix. [55] Shonessy House in Casa Grande is built. [71] Dr. Alexander Chandler purchases 80 acres southeast of Phoenix, and establishes a ranch and trading post. [87] 1891 Phoenix Indian School opens. Largest flood in the history of the Salt River Valley ...
Killed by Colorado National Guard and Colorado Fuel & Iron Company camp guards on a tent colony of 1,200 striking coal miners and their families. [35] Newberry massacre: 1916 Aug 18 Newberry: Florida: 6 A white mob shot and killed a black man and then hung two black men, one of which was a minister, and two black women, one of which was ...
The graves of many of the murdered men can still be seen in the Young, Arizona, cemetery, and the Perkins Store still stands as a museum. [30] In total 35 to 50 individuals were killed, with some participation from local vigilantes, hired hands and cowboys from both sides; and arrests by law enforcement were rare.
Citrus cultivation is begun in the valley by the Arizona Improvement Company. [10] 1890 Arizona Republican newspaper begins publication. [16] Population: 3,152. [13] Walnut Grove dam bursts north of the city, 50 people killed. [10] Ladies Benevolent Society formed. [10] 1891 Phoenix Indian School opens. Largest flood in valley history occurs. [14]
Pre-Columbian before 1539; Territorial 1853-1912; ... 1912, Arizona became the 48th state in the United States. ... The soldiers shot and killed a number of the wild ...
The Arizona Territory is admitted to the union of the United States, as the 48th U.S state. [1] George W. P. Hunt is elected the first governor of Arizona. [2] November 5 – 1912 United States presidential election in Arizona. [3]
Pre-Columbian before 1539; Territorial 1853-1912; ... Three men died and eleven were wounded in the riot. ... A History of its Pioneer Days and People." Arizona ...