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The Execution of James Malone
James Malone confessed to the murder of a fellow soldier, Richard L. Lawler, and was tried before a military court on January 10, 1876. How he came to make his confession is unclear.
Reporter Gary Grado promoted to Arizona Capitol Times Managing Editor
Award-winning journalist Gary Grado has been promoted to the position of managing editor of the Arizona Capitol Times. He will replace veteran editor Tom Spratt, who is retiring on March... […]
BridgeTower Media acquires Color Magazine
BridgeTower Media, parent company of Arizona Capitol Times, has announced the acquisition of Color Magazine, a premiere publication focused on publishing and events for diverse business professionals.
The First St. Mary’s Hospital
Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson was dedicated on April 24, 1880, and received its first 11 patients on May 1.
Irrigators Take the Title
Harry Westfall batted .493 that year. Affectionately known as ”Fat” for his hefty physique, he was an outstanding catcher who reputedly could throw a ball to second base on a line that never rose more than three feet off the ground—out of a crouch from home plate. Ray Stone went 8-2 in the regular season that year and pitched in both playoff games.
Fairbank
Fairbank came into existence in 1882, when tracks were laid for the New Mexico and Arizona Railroad, a short line that ran from Benson to Nogales.
Duda, Leingang take new roles at the Arizona Capitol Times
Award-winning reporter Jeremy Duda, who covered the governor’s office for the Arizona Capitol Times, has been promoted to Capitol Reports Assistant Editor.
Del Puerto named Arizona News Service editor
Veteran Arizona Capitol Times reporter and editor Luige del Puerto has been promoted to Arizona News Service editor.
Dedication of St. Mary’s
Bishop Granjon of Tucson and most of his clergy plus a crowd of parishioners and politicians are gathered on the balcony under gray skies, probably following the dedication of St. Mary’s Church.
The Constitutional Convention
In the second row near the center is the unmistakable hulk and balding pate of George W.P. Hunt, the convention president and the man who would become the state’s first and longest-serving governor. Directly behind Hunt in bow tie and fedora is Morris Goldwater. In the back row second from left is future Governor Sidney P. Osborn.
Trinidad Swilling
Trinidad Escalantes Swilling Shumaker was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, of Spanish parents. Her father, a sea captain from Cadiz named Ignatius Escalantes, and his wife, Petra Mejia, were shipwrecked off the west coast of Mexico. They made their way to Hermosillo, where Trinidad was born in 1847. Ignatius died while Trinidad was a child, and eventually she and her mother joined a wagon train headed [...]
2016 Year in Review: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not
Political fortunes rose and fell this year, but none more so than that of Treasurer Jeff DeWit, who began 2016 drearily but whose gamble to side with Donald Trump paid off handsomely.
