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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1914
Page
4
Frank Seegers of Lowell stood on the front steps near Holbrook Stop when a car coming from an opposite direction struck Bowyer’s left leg. A second man was cut by debris. Bowyer was taken to C and A hospital where doctors found a broken leg in one place.
Phoenix dispatch reports Arizona livestock board moved to close Nogales port to Mexican cattle amid fears of Texas fever. A petition from Pima and Santa Cruz county cattlemen urged action, noting fever risk despite inspections.
Receiver WE Arnold announces Arizona Bank & Trust Co of Douglas will pay 75 percent on claims, with a 50 percent dividend expected by May 4 as liquidation of the bank’s affairs progresses.
The survey general approved mineral survey No. 3035 covering the Carbon Alice L Galens No. 2 Camp Bird and American Flag lode claims in the Eureka district Yevara county. It also approved No. 3083 for Arisons Belle Eureka Chief Copper King Bleck ocen and Last Chance in the Eureka district Yevara county. A third approval No. 3009 covers King of Seed Bex Plomo Amended New Haven and Red Horn lode claims in the Chiribe district Cochise county held by Aristons Camp Bird Mining and Milling Co and J C Riggs.
Physicians urge relief from habitual constipation with Dr Miles Laxative Tablets. A testimonial from Waddell of Waco Texas praises their pleasant chocolate taste and mild effect. Sold by druggists at 25 cents a box. money-back guarantee if unsatisfactory.
The United States Secret Service warns of two counterfeits in circulation near the border and courthouse. A counterfeit five dollar base metal coin with a poor finish and hurried appearance and a counterfeit ten dollar bank note stamped Crocker National Bank San Francisco with a faded look and broken, etched lines.
The State v Wa R Torrey cattle theft case opened in Superior Court with jurors seated. Trial to resume the next day and was expected to finish. a special venire and civil non-jury calendar were ordered for April 13 and April 18, 1914 respectively.
Dr L E Wiggins of Shelby county Texas surrendered for killing Tap Booth near Tempe at about 5 15 this morning as dawn broke. The doctor fired five shots, Booth died instantly. Booth, born in Timpson Texas, had come from Joaquin. Alfred J Burge witnessed the event.
Thursday's Daily Goes to Tucson reports Mr KB Vallance Mrs Howe and daughter making a brief Tombstone visit. Dr Fitts, recently certified, will open practice in Tombstone praising the climate. Secretary Gaines of the Cochise Taxpayer Association travels to Tucson for a state meeting. Mrs Gilmore appointed secretary of the Tombstone school board. Attorney Wm Cleary arrives on court business. Mrs Brandt returns from El Paso improved after hospital stay.
The wedding occurred Monday night at Madison Avenue and First Street with about 15 intimate guests. Nellie Mauldin, daughter of Samuel Barrow, longtime Tombstone pioneer, becomes wife of F C Grierbach, an engineer for the 8 P company. The couple will establish a home nearby as well wishers from Yuro Examiner send their best.
Globe dispatch reports a morning fire on North Broad Street gutting McDevitt International rooming and adjacent structures valued at $60,000 plus. Over 200 people were endangered as flames destroyed a wicker warehouse and nearby properties amid unclear origins and possible arson. investigators will probe.
In superior court this morning the jury returned a verdict in the Turkev case and released the defendant after about ten minutes deliberation. Witnesses returned home in Douglas, and court adjourned until tomorrow at nine. Sheriff Wheeler seeks jurors for a special venue to start Monday. Other items note births, band practice progress, and local travel on business and ranch visits.
Ed Shaw plans a US Senate bid against Reese Ling and Mark 8 while Lorenzo Hubbell and Eugene Chafin seek the Republican and Independent nominations. Democratic hopefuls include 80 for Hon Fred Sutter and Dr Hughes for governor. sheriff and other county offices remain unsettled with multiple potential candidates expressing support or flirtations with runs.
An incendiary plot will be revested as damage from the blaze totals losses in the block. Only insurance coverage among those affected was on the International building, a policy held as surety for Rabognatti Brothers who bought the property from Pascual Nibro estate long ago.
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