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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1912
Page
4
A gathering of Presbyterian ministers will conclude Monday in Globe with events scheduled across Saturday through Monday. Nearby youths organize land claim parties outside a canal area while tent houses are planned at the center, inviting city visitors.
A Washington dispatch warns that Senator Marcus Aurelius Smith and others fear that Taft's Mexican policy could trigger indefinite anarchy and bloodshed, ruining American investors. Congress sides with avoiding intervention though President Taft may deem it necessary, risking lives and money in any step.
The Phoenix legislative dance proved a great social success blending waltzes and two steps. The program honored lawmakers with tunes like Our Constitution and Six Mile Two Step, while ladies chose Woman's Suffrage. extras included Buchanan Buck and Home Sweet Home.
A permanent organization of the Champ Clark club of Tucson will be perfected at a meeting scheduled for this week, following a preliminary gathering at the court house Saturday night.
Three Mexican nationals were arrested at Douglas yesterday for violating neutrality laws. The arrests were conducted by United States Deputy Marshal A A Hopking with assistance from local officers, following a report from El Paso authorities.
Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station Tucson releases Bulletin 67 on native cactus species. Describes growth habits cultivation and feeding use for stock. spineless varieties diagnosed and evaluated for southern regions. Also twenty second annual report covers Dry farming range improvement sheep breeding irrigation chemical research and entomology. patterns available on request.
Dr Daniel J Reagan of Florence formerly with Bellevue Hospital New York was ordered confined to the asylum for the insane yesterday by the Superior court in Phoenix. He declared he is thirty years old without family and believes he suffers from softening of the brain. Diagnosed as neoralocholic melancholia, he was taken to the asylum last night.
The report shows Southern Pacific local business in Arizona for 1911 with freight and passenger receipts totaling 144000, operating expenses of 3.8186 million, and wages paid in Arizona of 1.5897 million. It notes expenses exceeded local receipts by more than seven times and mentions Mexican steers to be shipped from Altar Magdalena during the month, with Sonora cattle fetching record prices.
The legislature advanced numerous measures with broad support. Bills on state land curving, criminal procedure reforms, and railroad relief moved forward, while Hughes and Worsley backed key corporate and taxation reforms. Sims medical bill faced division, Christian Scientists sought board inclusion, and an exemption amendment passed.
A girl was born to the wife of W A Hovever last Saturday morning, the family's fourteenth child. At the Welle-Koliogs ranch near Mammoth Mt, a well depth of 900 feet prompted decisions on gender proportions. One company abandoned the well and sold Seaionus.
The Tucson superior court debated whether locomotives and related gear are real or personal property in Barkers Trust Co of New York v Imperial Copper Co. The judge noted the issue is pivotal, with both sides citing authorities while the case remains under advisement. Frankin for Imperial Copper and Boas for Bankers’ Trust presented arguments.
Governor Hunt appeals to Arizona to aid Mississippi Valley flood victims through the Red Cross. Citizens are urged to donate sums their means justify, sent to Miss CC Gilchrist in Phoenix, who will receipt and forward funds to the national Red Cross treasurer in Washington.
A Phoenix grand jury reports liquor trafficking to Indian wards remains a major crime. It urges making Indians jointly liable with the liquor provider to curb the practice, and has sent a resolution to Arizona's senator and congressman to draft the measure into law.
The Superior Court grand jury returned indictments for burglary grand larceny embezzlement perjury and mayhem against multiple defendants. Several pleas of not guilty were entered and a few cases were ignored. sentencing occurred for guilty pleas including one year terms for burglary and grand larceny. The jury adjourned to May 27 for continued business with trial calls set for early May.
The board opened bids for road grading on the Hite road project and reviewed a report from County Physician Dr. Randall directing attention to hospital water facilities, roofing and ceilings. Transportation costs for two women to Texas were noted, and drainage systems discussed. Local officials from Tombstone and San Francisco visitors were noted alongside court attendees and various residents, with Shriners convention rates in May and regional hunting notes concluding the roundup.
The following marriage licenses were issued recently. John B Pope of Douglas to wed Elizabeth V Johnson of Tombstone. Fred C Perrow of Bisbee to wed Josephine Chicon of Oakland California. John Cousins to wed Nellie Cousins, both of Bisbee. James H Bell to wed Ethel Hayces, both of Bisbee. George Liebell to wed Alameda Clark, both of Bisbee. James F Colford to wed Core E Smith, both of Bieber.
The demurrer was taken on the advisement by the court until Tuesday. The Warnekros to Richerds and Bowman Warnekros will be heard before Judge Daly of Santa Clara county.
A humorous anachronistic medical ad claims nervousness thinness and fatigue signal poor digestion and weak blood, urging a “strong tonic” Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the alcohol free remedy with doctor endorsement and instructions to consult a physician.
Local notes cover a basketball finale between St Davit and Heeron with Benson scoring 28, travel and freight officials, visitors to Tombstone and Bisbee, a judge delaying sentencing, science students camping in the Huachuca mountains, and Walter Gaynor returning to prison after parole revocation following a Globe arrest.
A Phoenix Superior Court judge appoints Bert Friedman as guardian editor for a minor and the plaintiff sues for five thousand dollars in damages alleging a car strike near the fairgrounds on November day injuring a person named Neleey, with intensifying injuries reported.
Governor G WP Hunt named five commissioners from Arkens to travel to San Diego to select a site for the Arizona building at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915. The appointees JR Kerrol Yuma HAkers of Phoenix WH Burbage of Winslow Phil Merril of Pima Graham county HC Heumler of Douglas serve without compensation and will report findings back to the governor after choosing a site.
Court filings include orders to set aside estate for minor guardianship of Hilburn minors, authority for guardian to manage Lougias property, and orders appointing G F Kecom as administrator. Also docketed are orders for sale of personal property, settlement of annual fees, and a Superior Court suit listing Houck and Dieter, Slautz and Covich as partners with debt and attachment actions.
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