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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1915

Page

8

Verdicts in Cochise Superior Court cases against Warren Railway Co

In Cochise County Superior Court the jury returned a 5000 dollar verdict for the Smith estate in a suit for 50000 dollars arising from a Warren Railway Co streetcar collision. A separate case, Norman Boyd versus Warren Railway Co, seeks 30000 dollars in damages. Both relate to an earlier streetcar accident on the company's lines near Warren.

Smith Warren Railway Co Lockwood Norman Boyd The

Harman Boyd v Warren Railway settled for 12000

In Warren Superior Court the Harman Boyd vs Warren Railway damage suit, over a streetcar accident, settled for 12000 after the plaintiff and company agreed to a compromise. The jury was excused until Monday morning for the next case, with a list of special venue names reported.

Harman Boyd The Warren Railway Company Warren Monda JW Lancaster DE Powell John Perkins MW Bostwick JP Woodward CH Cook Herman Stenzel Fred Jolef Charles Gardner Don Rusk SW Jones RL McCamm

Judson Harmon to Attend Tombstone Mining Case Trial

The Arizona supreme court ruling in Hook vs Hoffman favors Ives for Mrs. Hook, setting a precedent that stock ownership suits may be heard where the corporation is domiciled. Judson Harmon, former Ohio governor and presidential hopeful, may attend the Cochise county trial in Tombstone. The 50,000 shares in the Democrata mine in Sonora’s Cananea district are involved, with the Arizona corporation issuing the stock. The case tallies a major mining suit with far reaching implications for corporate domicile and stock certificates.

State Supreme Court Democrata Cananea Sonora Arizona Holt Hoffman Ohio Ives Judson Harmon Ellinwood Ross Bisbee

First Ship Wreck On Roosevelt Lake Reported

A shipwreck on Roosevelt Lake is reported as the first of its kind with no drownings. The harrowing incident stands alongside Arizona's pride in the full reservoir. G. J. Peterson, a Sierras Anchos rancher, filed a suit for 350 dollars against Gila County Board of Supervisors over a lost horse team.

Roosevelt Lake Arizona G. J. Peterson Sierras Anchos Board of Supervisors Gila County

Tucson Route Favored To Replace Ajo Path In Rail Plan

The Calumet and Arizona company reevaluates building a railroad to Ajo via Gila Bend. The Tucson route, in cooperation with the Fi Paso and Southwestern, is favorably considered and would extend the line toward the Pacific Coast, reducing distance by about 146 miles.

Tucson Calumet and Arizona Company Ajo Gila Berd Fi Paso Southwestern Fie

Tombstone Ores Strong In Market

In the Tom rine district metals show firm and advancing demand. Copper and silver trend higher amid scarce supply, with lead at 51.00 and premium cracks near 83. Jonathan Gordon faces a dispute over property as untold tensions ripple through the area.

Tom Rine Immedian Advancine Jack Jonathan Gordon Nass

Reservoir breaks drown eight in Arizona disaster tale

A dam break on the Agtoan reservoir near St. Johns and Woodruff caused eight drownings as floodwaters swept through the Little Colorado region. The erosion damaged a rock cut canal system feeding irrigation to lands north of the dam, with the structure rising 52 feet and dating to 1913 under Vincent P. Oden.

Holbrook Ariz Impon Little Colucade St. Johns Appele County Bunt Woodruff Lyman St Johns Springer River Vincent P. Oden Little Colorado

Judgment rendered against the state in debt case

In Phoenix on April 15 Judge Stanford awarded A W Gregg 13275.52 for construction of the Florence prison, canceling a $12000 receipt due to alleged duress and unpaid balance about 25000. The court ordered the receipt canceled and the balance due with interest. A ferry barge near Livingston capsized and sank on Wednesday afternoon.

Phoenix Stanford W Gregg Florence Joseph E. Morrison Gregg

Tombstone the City Beautiful Promotes Gardens and Pines

The article extols Tombstone and Bisbee as blossoming oases, praising streets, roses, and memory making towers. It contrasts their flowering beauty with Douglas and Douglas County, noting local sulfur fumes and barren hills but framing Tombstone as a beacon for residents and visitors alike.

Huschuck Water Company Bishir Thantees Wurey Co Cyehiee

New Mexico Quarantine Order Removed

Phoenix April 15 reports say New Mexico quarantine restrictions to Texas Arizona and Colorado are lifted. Gov Hunt received a formal notice from Gay McDonald and will issue a proclamation allowing grain shipments from California with state veterinary certification. The move ends the quarantine impact on New MexicoColorado Texas.

Phoenix Texas Arizona Gay McDonid Eoon Gov Hunt Pike Wire Gavilinn California Aryl Assy New Mexico Colosads

Tombstone Man ALF Parker Returns From New Mexico Visit

ALF Parker a Tombstone insurance man returns home from a week long visit to various parts of the New Mexico section. Reports note visitors in the area and a busy evening at the company house corner of Fremont and 4th Streets. A reception for Macy, daughter of Miss Macy, was held with several local residents and relatives in attendance.

Alf Parker Tombstone Overs Weik Hern New Mexico Vallance Mire Wee Sud Miss Macy Howes Wil Reuve New York

Dupenne Jude reports on new 1015 Ford and local activity

Friday's Daily notes Lockwood's coverage of the new Ford with electric lights and modern body work. The Supreme Court case lists witnesses, while social visits, arrivals from Eb Paso and Gleeson, and local business and legal matters fill the day. Rain forecasts and county visitors supplement Tombstone's bustle.

Dupenne Jude Lockwood

Reversed ruling in Hook Huffman suit over ownership

The high court reversed Judge Lockwood’s decision in the Hook Huffman case involving ownership in a mining venture. The lower court had ruled against Hoffman, but on appeal the supreme court remanded the case, with the decision spanning over many pages.

Lockwood Hook-Hauffman Hoffman Jidge Jacek Wood Rhay Uemuns Costeedamaul Wise County Court Supreme Court

Cochise County Road Bond Debate Spurs Highway Plans

A garbled report outlines Cochise County likely seeking a road bond amid county by county plans. It notes Greenlee Pinal and Gila counties moving under voter consideration for bonds while Cochise aims to fund high priority road work including the Divide to Tomistone-Big Hee link on a state highway system.

Yoma Greenlee County Pinal County Gila County Petinns Courd of Supervisors Pitmw Coun Cochise Hineer J.C Ryan Tomistone Big Hee

New Trial For Cunningham Lawsuit In Tucson

In Tucson on April 15 the supreme court granted a new trial in the Costello Cunningham law suit. Mrs Costello had objected to paying any sum and Mrs Cunningham sought the full amount previously awarded by the Cochise county Superior Court. The ruling allows Cunningham heirs to press for the original claim while Costello may still avoid payment. Both sides anticipate success.

Tucson Supreme Court Cunningham Ives Cochise Councy Coningham Costello Lis Superior Court Cunningham Beirs

Water at spillway to christen Arizona ship

Dwight Bo Heard acting for the committee arranged to be at the dam yesterday to fill four large demi johns with the first water flowing over the spillway. The water was to be sent to Secretary of the Navy Daniels for use in christening the new battleship Arizona.

Dwight Bo Heard Secretary of the Navy Arizona

Hie Choice in a Cincinnati Enquirer Hearing

A fragmented note discusses two men debating a legal choice between a patent and another hearing option. It hints at prior romantic entanglements and a potential dive into social caste. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.

Creter Jeters Cincinnati Enquirer

Tyrone Copper Camp Forthcoming Building Boom

April 13 report on Tyrone mining camp where new constructions begin within weeks. Phelps Dodge plans include a wholesale and retail expansion costing about 100,044 dollars, plus a 50,000 dollar copper plant and a hospital with apartment houses for workers, all to create a model camp in the southwest.

Tyrone Phelps Dodge Company Phelps Dodge Tyrone Sto Tyrone Camp

Hay Freight Rates Confusion Affects Salt River Valley

The April notice from Phoenix confirms hay rates from Salt River valley to Northern Arizona points had not been raised. A compilation error on the Santa Fe freight tariff caused a mistaken report of higher charges. The correct rate remained seven dollars per ton, later adjusted to 5.40 but then corrected back to 7.0 in the published tariff.

Phoenix Salt River Valley Norbert Corporation Arizona Senta Fe Corpa Playscafl Williams Santa Fe

Major Kelly cites need for road repairs in meeting

Major George H. Kelly urged approval of an early voting bond for county highways. He blamed heavy winter rains and lack of repairs for Arizona roads deteriorating, arguing the state needs a system to improve highways as thousands travel through en route to California.

George H. Kelly Arizona California

Re-arrest Of Man On Elderly Widow Complaint

A man labelled a threat to get even with Mrs. Trinidad Martine a Tucson widow led to his re arrest yesterday after a Monday complaint claimed he obtained her signature under false pretenses He had been released on a 750 dollar bond.

Trinidad Martine Tucson W. F Malin

Business thrives where invited and well treated

A concise maxim noting that commerce prospers when communities welcome enterprises and maintain fair, respectful governance. The saying emphasizes hospitality, stable policies, and dependable local conditions as keys to lasting business investment.

Notice of Survey and Adverse Claim for Land

Serial No 026073 Department of the Interior United States Leot surveys for forest line district water lands Tucson Phoenix Ancona March 1917 notice to valid applicants and all persons adversely claiming any interest or seeking to contest the survey or location of the lands in question provide written statements by a specified date. Thomas W Din appears as a party or witness to the notice.

Department of the Tnterlor United States Phoenix Ancona Uaiente Berets Vail MD. Az Tucson Mingrut Cass

Notified land office claims for adjacent water land

Serial No 026072 notice from the United States Land Office at Phuwpix Arista Marek. Application filed to adjust surveyed land under the act. Claimants with adverse interests must file within the specified period. Official Thomas Fo Weed Es Register. First yah Maa 13.

Arin Interhir United States Land Office Phuwpix Arista Marekas L. Wall Thomas FO Weed

County joins hate group on misread plan for roads

Mantay meeting notes show a local association endorsing a move linked to an organized hate effort. Community leaders voice concern as the county aligns with an extremist agenda and objects to the proposed road program.

Man alleges overcharge on special Los Angeles train

Proen in April complains against Southern Pacific claiming overcharge for a special train from Los Angeles to Tucson. He says $1,240 was billed instead of a reasonable $880 and seeks the difference returned. The matter was sent to the interstate commerce commission, which ruled it an intrastate issue and recommended Arizona court action.

la Democraty Lycurcas Lindeey Los Angeles Mexico Peepee Herman Jonnie Ripresentes Jiasan Hie Rites Severnor Obie Proenin South Pacific Commucion Ly Wait Talcott Rockford Satcont Tucson Interstate Commerce Commission Arizona Co

Osage youths return home from Oklahoma by freight train

Osage young men, homesick for the plains, began a return trip to Phoenix after inadvertently skipping timetables and reservations. They rode a freight train from Maricopa, facing rate issues that prompted the decision to continue toward Phoenix. The incident concludes with their Tuesday evening arrival in Phoenix.

Oklahoma Maricopa Phoenix Phornia

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