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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1913

Page

4

County Seat Removal Bill Defeated in House

Tombstone residents and state citizens opposed Senate Bill No 160 as lax and misleading. The house, after amendments, failed to vote before adjournment, with expectations it may be defeated if Phoenix realigns. Citizens praise their effort guarding taxpayers and Tombstone prepares for fall mining, tourism, and lights along the Old Trails Route.

Senate House Phoenix Tombstonites Tombstone Old Town

Globe trotting news boy touts Weston tip in Douglas

Patsy Ryan arrives in Douglas declaring he gave Edward Payson Weston the tip that walking was good and he is now set for a long pilgrimage back to Alberts Canada where a $300 prize awaits. Lorenzo Yeckly and another boy were ejected from California Carnival grounds after a guard struck Yeckly, knocking him down with his club. Residents in southern Gila County await Duncan Arses report on tax rolls to determine if $6,000 school bonds can be sold, as the law limits bonds to four percent of assessed district value.

Patsy Ryan Douglas Edward Payson Weston Alberts Canad California Carnival Company Lorenzo T Yeckly W H Owens Weckly Owens Gila County Duncan

Daily A Mexican notes Tombstone items and arrivals

A Mexican section item notes a hand injury to a carrier, Dr Hughart attending, and Dr Randall visiting to handle county hospital duties in Douglas. Tombstone arrivals include Engineer Andy Struthers and family, Jailor EV Sands and wife, Supervisor Tom Riggs, Deputy Rooney with a prisoner for sanity examination, W B Moore from Gleeson, and plans for a movie house with Biograph Edison and Vitagraph pictures. Street lighting improvements and local transport mentions, plus visits from FN Walcott, Harry Macia, and Harry Kendall. Sheriff Wheeler’s deputies arrest three Mexicans near Naco in connection with Lieut Rodrigues’ killing. deputies Howe and Gue Hickey travel from Douglas and Bisbee respectively, with MC McNeish.

Wheeler Naco Lieut. Rodrigues Sonora Howe Douglas Gue Hickey Bisbee J . McNeish

Doings in the State Legislature

A lengthy roundup of bills and actions in the Arizona legislature includes code revision measures on elections and bonds, appointments, and state funding. It lists passed bills, governor signed codes, and final house actions with numerous references to specific bill numbers and sponsors.

BUCS Bealu Wood Maricopa Roberto Cochise Ing Tempe Kerr Panama California Diego

Court Cases Filed in Superior Court and Probate Proceedings

Summary of cases includes Bail 352 Hazel B Richey vs W H Richey divorce Suit No 353 Sate ve G Kirland et al back taxes No 51 T Lard Dr Mincie May Lard Cr divorce and custody Mae Morton Cr JR Morton Cr divorce No 300 HK Street Dr Blanche Street Cr divorce custody minor children Bult No 354 Los Angeles Casket Cove J Wo d debt 376 14 Suit 356 Carrie Worthington et al ve D Honpe et al debt 200 PROBATE Estate of WM Thompson WR Jones L R Cutler W M Kelley appraisers BE Lockett B A Taylor sdam W Wiscie Bank of Bisbee admr C Lobb Book of Bisbee admr Hawkins miner Sprit 11 dey hear ing notice application for Setters guardianahip T Gager P W Hamilton 3A Jenkins J E Harrie appraisers Bree minore Francie Bree appointed goerdien Chamberlais Cough Remedy Cure Cot

Hazel B Richey W H Richey Kirland HK Street Blanche Street Los Angeles Eatate WM Thompson WR Jones L R Cutler W M Kelley BE Lockett B A Teylor Sdam W Wiscie Sank of Bisbee Admr C Lobb Book of Bisbee Hawkins Miner Setters Guardianahip

Jury to Assemble for Duty at Tombstone Court

The trial jury is called to assemble in Tombstone for the April term of the superior court. Civil cases run April 7 to 17 while the criminal docket follows. A special venire of twenty six jurors has been drawn.

Superior Court Tombstone

Good Calf Crop for Southwest

Reportedly strong calf prospects across western Texas northern Mexico southern New Mexico and southern Arizona due to open weather and lush range. Cows arrive from winter in good condition, with small losses expected and nearly every cow becoming a healthy calf mother.

Texas Mexico New Mexico Arizona

Legislature Standoff Delays Arizona Bills in Session

In Phoenix on April 4, the House and Senate clashed over pay for sessions as water restrictions were lifted. The Senate halted pay last night, while the House insisted on no pay for work. The House adjourned until Monday amid high speculation and looming key legislation.

Phoenix Aris House Senate Pepull Ely Gerce Svents

Local officials travel for official business in region

Attorney 8K Williame in among the in the county seat today. Repervisor John Kokwed Ascersor B A Hughes went to Fort Huachuca today on matters of an official nature. Chairman August Hickey and John McKea returned to Tombstone today by automobile. John J McNeil, county hospital and poor farm superintendent, visited from Douglas yesterday. Recorder Owen EB Murphy confined at home with tines improved today. Undersheriff Guy Welch departed for Hereford on official business. Brakeman A D Field left for Phoenix last evening. Supervisor Riggs left for Whetstone this morning. Arrival from Tucson for court matters. Attorney WB Cleary coming from Bisbee for professional business. Dr CF Hawley of Bisbee served on lunacy commission in Tombstone yesterday. Lem Stalloxe and J Rt Hartman came from Pearce last night. Attorney Bruce Stephenson of Courtland in Tombstone today. Sam Kirchner arrived last evening and left for Pearce and Courtland. JJ Benton, road supervisor, ill with pneumonia and in serious condition. No one allowed to see him. he was conscious part of yesterday. Douglas International

John Kokwed A Hughes Fort Huachucatedey August Hickey John McKea Binnee John J McNeil Owen EB Murphy Bia Guy Welch Hereford Phoenix CF Hawley Bisbee Tombetene Yraterday Mder Lunacy Commission Lem Stalloxe Commonwealth Exten J Rt Hartman Pearce JJ Benton County Road Supervior Pneumona Yesteray Douglas

Ashurst Favors Advisory Elections Comment on Arizona advisory vote

Special to the Paparictor from Washington urges Arizona to hold an advisory election to express the peoples choice for a Federal Judge and to consider direct senatorial selection amendments. The plea asks newspapers to publish the telegram and help prepare petitions to present names to the president. The author favors advisory votes on federal appointments in Arizona.

Washington Arizona United States

Express Companies Fight Reductions

Washington express firms argue before the Interstate Commerce Commission that new parcel post cuts have reduced their package business by about 25 percent, cutting revenue and harming their operations overall.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

E P and S W Stock Yards Near Tucson Begin Building

E P and S W stock yards at Tucson started yesterday along the EL Paso and South Western railroad near Congress Street. The plant, designed with new cutting chute gates, aims to modernize cattle handling and grading, replacing cowboy separation in the inspection pen. Completion is expected by April 10.

EL Paso South Eestern Tucson Congress Voorn

Preparing Order in Class Rate Case at Phoenix

The corporation commission is drafting an order in the class rate case against the railroads heard on Monday. Current classifications include distance shipments and carload rates, with distinct tags for shipments between points within the area.

Corporation Commission Phoenix

Many Sections Against County Seat Removal

Protests from across Arizona surge against Senate Bill No. 160 enabling easier county seat removal. Telegrams resolutions and delegations from Tombstone Phoenix Tucson and others urge lawmakers to defeat the measure as dangerous and unnecessary. Senate leaders and citizens expect the bill to be blocked amid wide opposition.

Reneval Bill Bee Phenix Arizona Phoenix R Publican

Supervisors Award Supplies Bid at County Hospital

The board of supervisors session yesterday awarded the supplies contract for the training year at the county hospital to Phelps-Dodge Mercantile Co as the lowest bidder. Nevers road orders and numerous widow exemption petitions were disposed of. The board schedules the regular monthly meeting for May 2.

Board of Supervisors Chunty Phelpe-Dodge Mercantile Co Nevers

Arizona Filing Under 1910 Act Notice

Notice from the United States Land Office in Phoenix Arizona that the State of Arizona has filed in this office for selection under the act approved June 20 1910. The notice is addressed to all whom it may concern and outlines the filing details and related proceedings.

Congress United States Land Office Phoenix Arizona State of Arizona

Land grant selections for Arizona tracts and institutions

Public notice lists tracts applied for state purposes in Arizona including School of Mines University Purposes Penitentiaries Normal Schools Insane Asylum and State Charitable, Penal and Reformatory Institutions. It notes serial and township ranges, with a five week protest window and eventual General Land Office transmission. Dated Phoenix March 19, Frank H Parmir Register and Chas E Arnold Receiver.

State of Arizona School of Mines New Sig Ste Ble G&s. Rob & ML General Land Office Phoenix Jons Aluo Frank H. Parm Register United States Land Office Chas. E. Arnold

Land selections and tracts listed for June 20 1910 notice

Government land office notice details selections Nos 21 22 23 and Serial 19 to 021722 and 021720 for agricultural and university purposes across multiple townships ranges and sections in Arizona with specific fractional parcel descriptions. Protests or contests may be filed with the General Land Office. dated Phoenix March 19 1913. Frank H Parker Registrar.

Congress United States Land Office Phoenix Arizona State of Sie School of Mines N&e General Land Office Phoenix, Arizona

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ferbank Hughart Randall Andy Struthers Mr. Struthers EV Sands Tom Riggs el Dorado Rooney Lowell W B Moore Gleeson Biograph Edison Vitagraph Studios Beabows Schieffelie EP & SW Taccop Whetstone Weill Ite Nize FN Walcott Harry Macia Harry Kendall Vingt Actei Levin Mohave Eneinere Paseed Parerd House Mise Stark SBA Supreme Court of Arizona Sri SBI Peachdog Harrison Committee On Code Revision State Board of Health Hughes Pioneer Historical Society Superior Supreme Court Justices of the Peace Tuter Mandimus WBSL T Lard Mincie May Lard Mae Morton Cr Morton Cr Carrie Worthington T Gager P W Hamilton 3A Jenkins J E Harrie Bree Francie Chamberlai Guy Supervisor Riggs aDarrival Tacgon WB Cleary Bruce Stephenson Courtland Sam Kirchner Mel McPherson Pearce and Ashurst E.P S.W Tombetcne Bani Iil Tuccon Frank L. Croscot Old Pueblo Agin Caniff Bielesk Ras E. Wik Nwh Frank H. Parker Kemister
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