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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1916
Page
4
A San Simon note reports a grisly discovery near a school ground a dog alerted a rookie schoolboy who uncovered a human skull and later a full skeleton The remains indicate a six foot laborer aged about forty five with Todan features though race not determined The case recalls an old SP train incident with an unclear burial date.
The Arizona Supreme Court denies writ of habeas corpus for Francisco Rodreuer B Chaves Miguel Veralio and Finardo Peres in murder convictions. They face execution after seven reprieves, now to be resentenced in their original counties under state procedure.
Circulating reports claim tungsten claims located southwest of Benson in the Whetstones are transferring to the American Tungsten Company with an option to a Colorado mining concern. Parties would pay a substantial down payment this month. Formerly controlled by Gordon of Tombstone, the property shows enough development to spur activity in the Whetstone camp if the transfer completes.
Stationed at Douglas Deputy Sheriff Percy Bowden has been assigned there for some time by Sheriff Wherier.
Vrele George Roskradee presides at Tautstony Commandry No 6 Masonic Hall where officers are elected for the ems. High officers include Emninoot Commender A Wentwort Generationne and HHS Hughart. Johnon Senior Warden EA Muphies Jour Warden JM Stanley Prelate W. A. McSparen Recorder AL H. Glirdoes. Standard Bearer EM Hawes Sword Bearer J. W. Walker Warder ALC Karger Sentinel YT Kimnestury. A celebratory meal follows with Uncle George Rusk sharing reminiscences of Tombstone’s early days and a first restaurant meal in town. George has 40 years in Arizona, and the Cmdry is noted as meeting under celebratory conditions.
Phoenix April 5. Reese Ling former Democratic state committeeman and prominent Arizona barrister was struck by illness last night with an attack described as acute indigestion. Attending physicians say his condition is critical. Ling was noted as a key ally of Secretary Campbell in President Wilson's cabinet.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Miles laxative tablets with claims of easing constipation. It touts relief and a suggested trial price of 25 cents, urging readers to return the box to Miles Medical Co for a refund if unsatisfied.
Immig ration inspector Jeff Milton longtime Fairbank resident was seriously wounded last Sunday near Ajo by an accidental pistol discharge. The bullet struck his groin as the pistol fell from his pocket during a drive. He was transported to Gila Bend then Tucson and is in St Marys hospital resting and out of danger. Milton is a Tombstone pioneer with many friends here.
An editorial recalls the 1846 Doniphan expedition into New Mexico and Chihuahua. Col Doniphan's forces defeated Mexican troops near Sacramento Pass, with US casualties light and Mexican losses heavy, as they crossed the Rio Grande and pressed toward Santa Fe and Chihuahua.
Fred Gardiner former city Hall janitor arraigned in Phoenix city court on a felony charge for allegedly helping Savannah Robinson register as an elector while she was underage. He waived exams and was held to the superior court in 1000 dollars bond. bond was previously set at 500 dollars doubled for severity. The case signals possible extensive prosecutions in Phoenix related to registration and primary election fraud. The report also notes resignations and ongoing local state matters in Arizona.
In the office of General Manager Cariicheal at Arizona Copper Co Ltd an important meeting was held to record an agreement. The new pact covers general cases for working conditions, grievances, and wages, with a distribution plan for employee compensation. The document was printed and distributed to district employees.
A yard accident last night near the carshops left a watchman fatally injured when an engine derailed and toppled onto him after a crew member jumped off the locomotive near the track. The engine pulled onto the tracks, and emergency responders found the man beneath the derailed locomotive.
Frank Moore, a resident of Arizona, was brought to Tucson by Deputy Sheriff Brad Duncan after being arrested in Casa Grande. He faces charges of signing and cashing a United States money order belonging to another person while at the general delivery post office in Winslow. Arraignment pending.
April 5 results show City Commissioner Peter Sorpstein defeating Mayor George T Young for reelection. James A. Jones defeats Claude Disney for commissioner. Tucson Phoenix Tidewater railroad measure passes 1304 to 104 with one arrest for illegal registration warrant issued.
Fragmentary wartime dispatch describes restarting ore work after long layoff with ore shipments to Iranian facilities. Two ore cars prepared for shipment. one for lead concentrate to pass smelter, the other for general run ore to Empire Zinc Company plant at Canton City. Unclear details and damaged names remain.
Pirtleville seeks incorporation with petitions circulating led by residents Gardner Lefebre and Hyd. Efforts are advancing north of Douglas as funds are raised for costs and boundaries proposed to include Boneyville Pietreville and Queen addition. Key aim is improved fire protection and municipal regulations while avoiding unwanted boundary expansion.
Parthership dispute over money matters turns violent in a blacksmith shop in Nogales. Jack Falls shoots and kills Tom Castleberry in the rear of the shop yesterday morning. Ranger Bow Stevens arrived, arrested Falls, and he is held in Nogales jail awaiting hearing.
A four inch artesian flow was reported near Servoss Douglas in the Me Neal basin. merchant Ragulair said two artesian wells were drilled from the property of Me Henry near Servoss to about four hundred feet with one well showing a flow of about one hundred gallons. Another well on Me McCullough's property about three miles from McNeal has reached four hundred feet with no flow yet.
In 1914 Tucson recorded 1638 arrests for all crimes with 00 charged as drunkenness. In 1915 total arrests fell to 1031 with 121 charged as drunkenness. The decline is attributed to the state becoming dry on January 1 1915.
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