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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1913
Page
3
Real estate filings show numerous recorded documents across Douglas including mortgages, warranty deeds, trustee deeds, and sheriff certificates. Entries mention land and properties in Bisbee Willcox Benson and Douglas areas with several named grantors, holders, and heirs, reflecting a busy county registry.
A Washington dispatch reports the expected appointments of John J Sirdoo as register of the land office and Thos Weedie as receiver when Congress convenes in April. Senators favor the picks despite Governor Hunt protests. Fans anticipate T A Flynn of Flagstaff as U S Attorney and Joe Diblon as U S Marshal if the senatorial deal succeeds, amid protests from other applicants.
At the University track meet in Tucson, Tombstone again led, with Keith Davey son of Con ductor Davey on the winning University team defeating Tucson High. Keith won the 220 yard dash and the 10 yard dash in record time, while Ernest Renaud of Pearce placed second in both events.
Judge Sutter sustained Sam Greevidge's plea for intervention in a suit against a Hemphill mining company over the sale of the Leadville mine to Fuller. The case to determine the commission will be heard by a jury on April 15.
Arizona lawmakers debate increases for superior judges contingent on Senate approval of the house backed bill HB99. The measure followed a hard fought session battle and may not pass the Senate in the same form as in the house.
The Arizona Good Roads Association will release the Mustrated Road Map and Tourist Guide on April 5, a comprehensive Beedeker style volume for travelers. It promises detailed roadside data, topography, and practical travel information compiled by Hart-Locke of Bates.
Reports from Kirkland and western valleys detail a severe livestock plague killing cattle horses and mules. Observers note rapid deaths with few animals responding to treatments as residents compare it to a past epidemic about 59 years ago. Harsh recent weather is thought to have triggered the outbreak.
Monday’s Daily lists residents and visitors across Tombstone Bisbee and nearby towns. Mra Owen Murphy returns from Bisbee after visiting relatives. EC Hicks, a prominent traveling major in Tombstone, comes back from Bisbee. County Attorney WG Gilmore returns from Douglas on official business. Other figures include RP Kyle El Paso and Tombstone visits, George Ivey Hayden stay, Porter McDonald en route to Benson for cattlemen’s convention, W. P. Murray from Napo, Sheriff Wheeler from Nuoo, Mayor Kuchenbecker impaired by grippe, and multiple executives from the Commonwealth Extension Mining Co. Also noted are Mre Wm Hughes from Phoenix with her daughter, Mre Mark Strouse in Bisbee, Deputy Ross and other officials traveling to and from Bisbee, Chief of Police Bravin’s improving health, Miss May Chamberlain visiting Tombstone from Bishop, and Rosville Pottery Co director 5 T Turpin in Tombstone for his company.
The Sixth Annual Council of the Knights of Columbus in Arizona closed after a successful convention in Phoenix with sightseeing trips and a banquet at the Adame hotel. Officers elected included Frank De Souza as deputy, GE Whill as secretary, KN Horn as state treasurer, HK Fiker as warden, and J H Welch as advocate.
The spring term of the United States court for Arizona will be heavy with 180 cases already filed and more arriving daily at the clerk’s office. The clerk says the court will have plenty to do but expects to dispose of the workload quickly due to the nature of the cases.
Tuesday's report highlights attendees at the Cochise County Live Stock Association meeting in Benson including Robert Axtell and W P Murray. Rev J T Burne dies in Birmingham, Alabama, after serving as Tombstone's Catholic pastor. Other items mention April Pools Day mischief, local transport, hospital updates, and a state rail rate reduction affecting Arizona points from May 1.
The Pioneer smelter in Tucson closed last Friday for enlargement and improvements led by Albert L Waters general manager. Five thousand dollars will be spent with plans to reopen in six days as the company reorganizes during the shutdown.
Miami blacksmith Edward Belleba and machinist Al Oxens develop a flat plunger pump using a brass cylinder below water level with two check valves and a power rod at the surface. As the plunger descends, water is forced into an overflow casing and discharged through a pipe.
A major session dispute centered on adding a uniform textbook mandate for high schools to the educational code. Representative Graham of Cochise led the push, facing two ballots and parliamentary twists before winning and sending the measure to the senate for all state schools.
Reports describe a plan in the house to delay all taxation measures to pressure Governor Hunt into calling another special session. After conferences and caucuses, lawmakers count on a follow up session, though Hunt has said he will only reconvene if absolutely necessary for appropriations.
The constitutionalist movement of the Huerta government plans a formal conference of Mexican insurgents in Hermosillo on April 15. Rebel agents from Coahuila, Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Tepic, Sonora and other states will discuss secession and a provisional government, with Hafed Hernandez named as a possible president.
The Cochise County Live Stock Association held its semi annual meeting in Benson yesterday. Judge Pageot Willcox was elected chairman and 1A Rockfellow of Tombstone secretary pro tem. A large delegation attended with broad county representation. Judge Page was elected president for 12 months and Thomas Allaire named secretary and treasurer. The session was reported very successful.
Arizona residents visiting New York next year can visit the Central Museum in Brooklyn to view a desert landscape model. The exhibit, featuring greasewood mesquite and cactus, will be crafted this week at the Des-16 Botanical Laboratory by Dr El Morrison and Antonio Mirands of Moscom.
Wednesday notes report Wentworth arriving from Tycson after a few days away. GH Adams and Mrs E Sande are in Mre, with Sande visiting Douglas for a few days. Mrs Harry Wheeler returns from Neco after a two week visit. County Assessor EA Hughes and family toured to Douglas to attend the Sells-Floto Circus. Supervisor John Rock came from the Huachuces to attend the board meeting. Foreman Garnett prepares to gather the Triangle cade at Ben Simon with Me Roberta predicting a shipment to Dalbart Texas between April 15 and May 15. The board of supervisors meets in regular session tomorrow. Enrico Ballanti is fined $25 for disturbing the peace and is in county jail for lack of cash.
An influential delegation from Tombstone travels to Phoenix to oppose removing the county seat. The piece praises Tombstone’s historic role amid mining history and expresses hope the town remains on Arizona’s map, lauding its brave miners and enduring prestige.
A Washington dispatch reports that Venustiano Carranza, leader of the Mexican revolution in the north, issued a manifesto naming himself provisional president of the republic. He plans to travel to Mexico City to dislodge Huerta as soon as possible.
Dr Hoffman mayor of Tucson appointed by Governor Hunt as Arizona’s representative to the eleventh annual conference of state and territorial health authorities with the United States Public Health Service to be held at the Hotel Redisson Minneapolis June 16. Committees will report on eradicating spinal meningitis typhoid fever sanitation of public conveyances and the tracaborra situation and river pollution in the United States.
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