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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1913

Page

4

Ojeda Refuses Surrender Death By Own Action

General Ojeda vows to die by his own sword rather than surrender or cross into the United States. He defies nearly 2000 state troops besieging the Mexican border town of Neco as rebels reportedly receive ammunition for a renewed attack. Captain Miranda Mendoss, Ojeda’s aide, died from wounds yesterday. his widow and children are cared for.

United States Ojeda Fca Neco Miranda Mendoss

Honors Awarded At University Meet in Tucson

In the University meet in Tucson the first night honors were awarded. Mise Ione Greenleaf of Yuma received a prize and Mise Nellie Teasdate of Phoenix won second place. Roy Richards of Tempe High School won first in the oratorical contest with Jackson of Mesa taking second.

Tucson Mise Ione Greenleaf Yume Ae Bret Piice Mise Nel Lie Teasdate Phoenix Roy Richards Tempe High School Jackson Mesaigb Choo

Sonora Pressures for Funds to Support Revolution

The Sonora government broadcasts notices April declaring salaries cut and loans from state payrolls to fund the revolutionary effort against Dias Huerta. Miners and mineral landowners are warned taxes must be paid to the state within eight days or face unspecified penalties. The state has already secured 15,000 pesos from the people of Can.

Sonora Dias-Huerta Iie Cans

Supreme Court Decision of Great Importance

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled the Wood Allen case settling more than one matter by upholding a lower court ruling. The decision validates all laws and constitutional amendments on the November ballot, including the equal suffrage amendment the game law scent tare law and full crew law.

Arizona State Supreme Court Wood Allen Allen

Arizona Forms State High School Athletic Association

The Arizona State High School Athletic Association is formed with a Tucson approval of its constitution and by-laws. Harold Steele of Tucson Highs serves as president, Frank Hart of Prescott High as vice president, and GE Cornelius of Winslow High as secretary-treasurer. The association will govern state contests and disputes will go to the three officers.

Arisons High Schools Middle West Arizona State High School Athletic Association Tucson Harold Steele Tucson High School Frank Hart Preesott High School GE Cornelius Winslow High School Sis

Petitions to Vote on Capital Punishment Progress

Petitions asking that the question of capital punishment be submitted to voters are being received rapidly. Kenneth MacNichols and Jobo D Dinven started the effort and have gathered several hundred names to file with the secretary of state in the coming days, with about 2500 signatures expected.

Vest Kenneth MacNichols Jobo D Dinven

Doings In the Superior Court

Court reports from Tombstone recount Deputy Sheriff A W Howe arresting a Bisbee burglar tied to a Gilman jewelry store robbery. Jewel thefts recovered, possible recovery of remaining goods, and ongoing court actions include demurrers, dismissals, and pleas with multiple date-set cases.

Ruins A W Howe Phoenix Pape' 10 Gilman Bisbee Tombstone Howe Makie Jan Evicleot

Uniform Textbook Law Opposed by High School Officials

At a Toccon meeting unanimous opposition emerged against the uniform textbook law for high schools. A committee was appointed to urge amendment to Governor Hont, arguing to strike the words high school from the bill. The Prosepot principal kicked off the debate weeks ago and PC Philbrook of Bisbee carried the motion with no objections.

Tet Toccon Hont Waa Philbrook Bisbee

Registration Books Open to Ladies in Cochise County

Cochise County opens registration for qualified electors not on the 1912 General Register, with registration closing May 1. A letter from County Recorder Owen E Murpay reminds women voters that blanks were mailed for registration and that eligibility follows state enfranchisement for the fall election. Deputy Jos. A. Ivey signs the notice.

Cochise County Coch County Murphy Owen E. Murpay County Recorder A. 1Vey

Sims of Cochise May Be President of Senate

A Phoenix dispatch reports Senator Sims of Cochise county intends to seek the presidency of the senate after the extra session to aid party advantage and expedite business. Some Cuniff supporters acknowledge his selection would help everyone, given his noted abilities.

Sims Cochise Senate Phoenix Upoo Srasion Cochise County Businose Bvem Cuniff Bim

Recall Petition Aims To Remove County Doctor

In Tombstone and Douglas reports the board of supervisors debates Dr Reeda l s charges while local women announce plans for a recall petition to remove the medical superintendent from the county hospital. Public support and likely opposition from the doctor’s camp loom as the effort unfolds.

Reeda'l Board of Supervisors Tombstone Douglas Beepitel

Arizona Governor Sets Third Special Session Call

Governor George Huot and aides work on a third Arizona legislature session. A late finish and Friday public release are planned. Sam L Pattee drafts a list of laws needing revision to align with the constitution as the call will cite these acts.

George Huot Bie Leroy Ladd Resistants Arizona Sam L Pattee Gasette Hunther Seston

Court Cases and Probate Notices Summary

Court filings show suit numbers and parties including WH Hamilton versus John V Prow for debt 800 and a judgment in suit 730 as well as May G Watson and Dr T J Wateuu Cr in divorce with judgment in suit 314. State versus William Shil Mann back taxes and CE Elimword Dre 4 W Hoorighaueer Or 1080.12. PROBATE PROCEEDINGS discuss the estate of J A Smith with distribution of balances, creditors notice, appraisers Kenyon, J Bright, J M Cabell and W A Sherwood. minors Lareen Owen and Kilborn with sale and final account matters. May 9 bearing cause why real estate should not be sold and petitions amended. Ross Johnson order confirming sale, D McPhono approving sale agreement.

William Shil Mann Elimword D Danieleon J Bright J M Cabell W A Sherwood Kenyon Real Ca Tate Lareen Kilborn Minors Ross Johnson D McPhono

Weather telephone network to deliver daily forecasts

After months of work by Section Director Robert R Briggn the United States Weather Bureau and Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph will wire daily weather forecasts to 31 Arizona towns. The system will deliver a complete forecast each morning after 10 o clock to the chief operator in each town and then to thousands of telephone subscribers.

Robert R. Briggn Arizons United States Weather Bureau Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company All Brigge Phoenix

Wamsley Charged With Libel Over Prison Official Dishonesty

Phoenix dispatch reports J C Wamsley secretary of the state prison indicted for libel of Colonel Thomse Weedie of Florence. Indictment claims Weedie dishonest and untrue and accuses him of consuming 600 feet of sewer pipe from the prison. Senators are denounced for returning Wamsley’s letter to Weedie, providing evidence for the charge.

Phoenix Hant J C Wamsley State Thomse F Weedie Florence Wamsles Weedie Wameley Weedin

Safety Special Visits Tombstone in Western Division

The Safety Special of the El Paso and Southwestern railroad arrived in Tombstone for yard and equipment inspections. The committee, led by J C Tinker, F B King, and J R Emerson, will report findings and propose repairs to boost safety.

Western Division el Paso and Southwestern Railroad Tombstone

Douglas Area Roundup Notes Local Visitors and Travel

Deputy George Wales and other county officials left for Tucson on business. Philip Rocktollow and Mee P J Lindeman traveled for visits to relatives. Riley party moved toward Tombstone to see Ford autos. County Survey Jo McNeil displayed a four ounce ice egg weighing seven and three quarters inches long. Judge McFarland to El Paso for eye care. Frank Ames in town for Lewis Springs picnic and Eagle Lodge event. Rev E W Simonson arrived from the Smelter City. services scheduled at 4 30 this afternoon. Police Chief Geo Bravin recovering from illness under Dr Hughart.

D W McFarland el Paro Frank Ames Douglas Tombstone Lewis Springs Order of Englea E W Simonson Episcopalohurch Tubstone Rey Sivenson Cort KB Kreby Kansas Bisbee Chic Geo Bravin Hughart

Rate Hearing in Phoenix on Long and Short Haul

Several Interstate Commerce cases set for hearings in Phoenix in April before special examiner Fras Thurtell. B Maier Co of Benson accuses Southern Pacific of violating the long and short haul clause. Rates cited include sugar from coast to Benton and to El Paso. Pacific Creamery matter on fuel oil set for April 14. Arizona corporation commission rates on wool and crude oils to be heard April 18 before Examiner Settle. Thurtell, formerly with the University of Nevada, gained prominence in long and short haul cases and now leads section 4 matters.

Phoenix Fras Thurtell Interstate Commerce Compistion B. Maier Co Benson Maier & Co Southern Pacific Benton el Paso Pacific Creamery Company Temps Arizona Thartell Corporation Commission Thurtell University of Nevada Interstate Commerce Commission

Governor to Grant Another Reprieve

Governor Ted positively stated he would grant another reprieve for five condemned murderers at the state penitentiary. Earlier reprieved to April 12, lawmakers refused pre law abolishing capital punishment. Petition drives seek submission in November 1914. One inmate, William Patlio, faces execution April 18. another appeal pending in the Supreme Court.

Ted WB Chavez Miguel Peralta William Campbell Francisco Rodrigues Eduardo Perez William Paltio Phornx Bang St Florence Supreme Court

Daily Attorneys Return to Dallas After City Court Matters

Friday's Daily notes Attorneys Frank Doan and J Lockwood return to the Smelter City to attend court matters. Jamin Maree Matt Webb and J Whalen head to Bisbee for Deputy Rooney's funeral. Mic AF Flickenger returns to Douglas after a brief stay. Overlook departs for Tucson with two U.S. prisoners for federal court in Phoenix next week. Owen E Murphy visits Bush. Tombstone residents travel to Naco to view the border clash. Tombstone Gun Club meets Monday at City Hall to discuss important business. JW Weiken president Wa McSpranvon secretary.

Frank Doan J Lockwood Dallas Jamin Maree Matt Webb J Whalen Bisbee Sherif Rooney Dey Marabel Tucson U.S Phoenix Federal Owen E Murphy Naco Tombstone Gun Club

Robbery at Fort Huachuca Targets Quartermaster Docks

A robbery at Fort Huachuca quartermaster department occurred last night. A swift response led to one suspect under arrest as police recover money and valuables taken during the incident.

Fort Huachuca Ward Fr. Huachace

Cochise Sends Four to State Asylum

Cochise county orders four patients sent to the state asylum. Theodore Anderson, detained for arson near Apache, wandered about Apache for weeks and aroused local suspicion. John Wickersham of Lowell is adjudged violently insane and claims someone stole money from him. Toso Jarra, moved from Neco after the March 15 battle, likely to remain only briefly. Edward Kinney, arrested at Pearce, completes the quartet.

Cochise County Theodore Anderson Apache Anderson John Wickersham Lowell Pear bin Toso Jarra Tombstone Neco Jera Edward Kinney Pearce Ingane

Martial Law Declared in Naco After Rebel Threat

State troops imposed martial law in Naco Arizona at 1 o'clock yesterday closing public buildings and patrolling streets for population safety after word of an imminent concentrated attack by rebel forces on Nuco.

Naco Arizona America Nuco

Arizona files notice under 1910 act at Phoenix Land Office

United States Land Office in Phoenix, Arizona issues notice that the State of Arizona has filed in the office under the act approved June 29, 1910, addressing who may be concerned. The notice signals a formal filing and directs interested parties to respond or comply as required by the act and local procedures.

Congress United States Land Office Phoenix Arizona State of Arizona

Lands Open for University and Public Institutions in Arizona

A government notice from Phoenix dated March 19, 1913 lists multiple tracts in Townships 15S to 19S and ranges 25E to 28E offered for University Purposes Asylums Inane and Reformatories and State Charitable Penal and Reformatory Institutions Proposals are open for protests or contests during five weeks of publication and before final approval Frank H Parker Register and Chase Arnold Receiver announce the first purification date March 30.

Ely Inwane Ste Alba Ely SW Nem ROB, & Mo General Land Office Phoenix Arizona Frank H. Parker United States Land Offichase Arnold United States Land Office

Notice of Land Selections Under 1910 Act at Phoenix

United States Land Office in Phoenix announces selections Nos. 21 22 23 and 24 under the June 20 1910 act for Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges and related purposes. Descriptions cover multiple townships ranges and sections in Arizona including parcels in Tp 17S R25 E Tp 22S R27 E and others. Period for purification and final approval extends five weeks from publication with the Station General Land Office and Receiver Chas Arnold overseeing the process.

School of Mines State of Arizona Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges St. Nwk Wie Roah Ely Phoenis Arizona

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Arizona High School Athletic Association Joe Kritanovich Dyson EC Keetner Amado Gomes White Sewing Machine Cove McKee Supreme Court At Cochive Board of Supervisors Stiit I Jarome ZG Shannon J L Hill Walter Freeman H Wiles George Edger Hawkins Bestia Martinez Frank Sheals Negri Erior Cou Hamilton John May G' Watson T J Wateuu Nellie Veov J E Devo Lovinv Provate Proceedings Earate J A Smith Owen Minore J. C. Wamsley J C Tinker F B King J R Emerson Sagineer J Merritt C H Clinkeanalth T B Rosch Meshanis George Wales Corder Philip Rocktollow J A Rock- How Lindeman Pennsylvania Muraig Dougise Jo McNeil CE Herbert Dougte Mer Herbert Sulphur Springs Mic AF Flickenger JW. Weiken Preident Wa McSpranvon Four Yaquisare Ortiz Empaime Cactus Register Chas. & Arnold
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