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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1912
Page
4
A wide array of items from Prescott and Phoenix cover arrests in murder and drunkenness cases to election tests for Tempe and ongoing railway franchise talks. Other notes include opera house contracts, mine staffing, Fort Whipple and Forts, school contracts, eucalyptus experiments, and state fair preparations with Arizona officials pursuing power lines and exhibition funding.
Judge Sutter adjourned the Superior Court on the eighth at 1:00 p.m. A motion to continue the protest over the administrator in the Greene estate was set to April 9. Decisions included stays, demurrer arguments, and probate hearings. New bills appeared including a public health maintenance bill and various reform measures. The women suffrage bill saw a close vote, with recommittal to committees. prison reform was postponed.
The Klice ease testimony concluded after a week long trial. Briefs will be submitted and judgment rendered later. US records were boxed and sent to Phoenix. statutes shipped to Globe. A license to wed issued to John Lundberg and Eva Johnson of Bisbee. Emer gency grand jury likely this week. grand jury to be drawn within two weeks. Live stock seizure issue discussed in HL Johnson vs Vail and Gates. damages debated. case taken under advisement. Hearst vs McCorkle awarded 1299 to plaintiff. Several other cases, including Arizoos Mutual Saving & Loan and Ferrand Vigoe, resulted in judgments and sales orders. The record ends with Hickey vs Liddscote.
The Arizona legislature considers amending act 22 of the twenty second session, directing sl fes funds to the treasury for corporations, while Babbitt proposes drainage districts for agriculture and irrigation. Jacob s proposes judiciary updates, with a suffrage bill vote showing strong support and opposition. A governor's message requests a six member commission for the San Diego exposition. Senate measures create state boards for osteopathic examiners and architecture, and other bills address corporate filings, public highways, and state engineer duties. The report notes names, votes, and the ongoing legislative agenda.
A report lists proposals including Worsley on mine and smelter work eight hour provisions and half time use of text books in public schools by Hubbell. A joint resolution opposing income tax ratification passed unanimously. Jury drawing measures and a labor committee report on Hughes’ anti-railroad relief bill advance.
Tracklaying will begin on the Tucson extension of the El Paso and Southwestern railway tomorrow morning from Fairbanks eastward to the San Pedro river, a 7000 foot stretch. Bridge work at the San Pedro site will delay until the steel span arrives, with completion expected in about a month.
W K Meade reported a major mining deal in Santa Cruz county involving the Three B Group of 30 to 40 claims. They were bonded yesterday to Am ater of Boston for about 500000, with 18 months to develop and activate extensive plans. Copper magnate Ampter, tied to Shannon Co, Glorean district operations, appears heavily invested in Arizona copper interests.
Court reporter John W Waller returned last evening from Fort Huscbson where he went to officially report evidence in several court martial cases.
In January 1 1912 Arizona had 24 postal savings depositors with over $177000 in deposits from about 1120 depositors averaging $146 each. Since opening, roughly 1700 accounts, 4500 deposits, average three per depositor, and about 1300 withdrawals averaging less than one per depositor. Arizona ranks 30th by number of depositors and 20th by total on deposit, with higher average per depositor than U S. Overall population position is 46th. high usage of postal savings as a savings method.
A freshman class dinner at the University of Arizona will honor three guests of distinction. Miss Gladys Dunlap of Willcox High School, Edwin Peterson of Meen High School, and Winston Hays of Willcox High School are the winners of prizes in a The theoretical and song contest held at the university Tuesday night.
Mr Kelion raised a privilege issue in the house alleging FH Blighton from the press gallery claimed a corruption fund aided passage of senate bill No 39 and house bill No 41. A five member committee was appointed to investigate and summon Blighton to testify.
An assignment for the benefit of creditors was filed with the county recorder. Cash received by the assignee totaled 4224.81 with disbursements of 3337 and a cash balance of 887.81 on hand April 24 1911. March 31 Wil L J Overtook was appointed trustee in bankruptcy and P H Patrick assignee was ordered to turn over assets and records to the trustee.
A short, asking style note suggests doctors rarely prescribe alcohol for children while tonics are given very often. It mentions Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a strong safe tonic for the young, produced by the Ayer Company in Lowell.
Forest Ranger Budyall Jones, district attorney Joseph Scott, and several cattlemen and residents visited Tombstone today. Notables included Mrs Mary Coatetlo and von Cecil of Los Angeles, Nathatien L Houston, Henry Pyestt of Cantlie, George S Carty of Fort Hunchuce, and others. Names also note a homestead entry final proof and a spring-seeded crop project.
Tombstone residents witnessed a Warren District Commercial Club parade of motorized boosters, banners, and a doer friendly charge on the county road project. The board of supervisors approved 2000 dollars from Warren district road funds for city road work, signaling a first permanent improvement step. Notables listed include Tom Hughes, J Stalling, J J Bowen, Dr S C Bledeow, MF Cunningham, Charles Holtz, William Reid, and many more.
Contractors on the Tucson extension of the EP and W faced heavy losses as many report profits wiped out with some claiming 7000 to 8000 dollars lost. The Loe M. Construction firm building the Lowe Springe-Fairbank project is cited as the largest loser with losses over 1500 dollars. Poor ground conditions and underestimated costs pushed contractors to near ruin, with several left mortgaging outfits to settle debts.
Advices indicate Lake Short of that county has been appointed county sheriff by the board of supervisors. Short previously served as deputy under Sheriff Nelson at Tucson and was praised by friends for the new appointment. The report notes savings from the county automobile and the machine’s potential to pay for itself, with trips to Henson Lowell Douglas and further. Several county officials and visitors are mentioned including Supervisor Riggs, Judge Mottello, and other local figures as travel and official business fill the day.
The Arizona Corporation Commission released four circulars addressing public service companies. Circular No 1 adopts existing rates and charges as of February 14 1912 and keeps them pending investigation. Circular No 2 requires affected companies to file statements by April 10 1912 showing current rates and charges, with the aim to reveal all rates by April. Circular No 3 directs Pacific Gae & Electric to file an inventory and appraisal of property by April 15 1912. The commission will meet April 22 1912 in Phoenix to discuss passenger rates between Arizona points.
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