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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1913
Page
4
Bounty proposed by county pool for range work to curb wild animal losses in Yavapai. The report lists depredations by mountain lions and wolves affecting ranchers and hints at state actions and local responses.
National forest officers report a shift in fire causes from railroads to campers and brush burners due to education and ranger patrols. They credit railroad owners and the public with increased responsibility as rights of way are cleared. Last week fire damage was minimal despite dry windy weather in southern Arizona and New Mexico.
Applications for leasing school land and for renewing existing leases are arriving at the state land commission. The average daily intake is about a dozen with about 200 sections already under consideration. Each application undergoes thorough investigation as the commission proceeds cautiously, sometimes with multiple applicants for the same land. When rivals exist the commission weighs moral equity and any improvements, with preference given to adjoining homesteads needing the land most.
Roy E Kirkland, 21, son of former territorial treasurer EE Kirkland, died at St Marys hospital in Tucsoa after his right hand was crushed in a concrete crusher at Fairbank. Infection led to blood poisoning despite amputation by Dr Schrader. He aided engineer Ryan in a road camp and his death is a crushing blow to his parents. Remains likely to be taken to Phoenix for interment.
A local EP 48 W train near Fairbank killed Absado Raiz, a Mexican worker seen intoxicated in town. Engineer Struthers applied brakes but the man was fatally struck. inquest set for this evening before Justin McFarland. Burial held at City Cemetery by Sam Watt Undertaker.
The State plans thorough surveys of homestead lands within national forests in Arizona to determine total acreage and legally select replacement lands. Frank C Pooler, assistant forester for the third district, visited Phoenix for this effort amid cases of squatters and valuable farm grazing land prior to forest establishment. The process follows the forest homestead act requiring accurate surveys to size lieu lands.
President Wilson nominated William H Sawtelle of fuesoo to be federal Judge for the district of Arizona. He was endorsed by congressional delegation from Alabama and the bar associations of Alabama and Arizona, with expectant Senate approval.
County Attorney WG Gilmore returned from Benson after investigating reports of cruel flogging of 14 boys at the reform school. He found the superintendent used logging as punishment. the superintendent defends it as disciplinary for incorrigible boys. Governor Hart ordered state officials to review the matter. Cochise authorities may pursue charges or disciplinary action.
The arzonecous notice presents the valuations for 1912 and 1913, comparing last year’s figures to the current valuation and providing the state total.
Thursday in the city brings Red Powell from the Dragoon ranch on business as Clerk A Karger and County Attorney Gilmore travel with Assessor E A Hugh for Bisbee matters. D B Hutchings assumes school superintendent duties while A F Parsons and several lawyers transact business at the superior court. Deputy Sheriff A W Howe’s new probation role links juvenile cases to sheriff duties, and numerous residents from Douglas Bisbee Wilcox and nearby towns visit for court, county seat business, or a Masonic event.
The corporation commission held a hearing on the request by Upper Verde Utilities to obtain a certificate of convenience and necessity to start work and issue $130,000 in stock. Leroy Anderson of Prescott opposed the proposal on behalf of the company as the case was reviewed and a decision expected in a few days.
Julia Axtell’s Bandsy School class enjoyed a pleasant day at Reeves Ranch. Douglas Grey Lawrence Land James Earl Joves Ralph and Valentine Bravin were among those present. They ventured indoors, fed calves, and ended with a big fried chicken dinner and assorted treats including watermelon to take home.
Court records list suits and divorces including Fern Stepp and Samuel Stepp, Sophia Krivengroff vs Krigengroff, Anos Chapin vs Chapin, Hattie Womack vs Womack, JW Campbell vs Campbell, Rosie King vs King, and MA Welty v Accden Ins Co. Probate actions appoint appraisers for Rose Connelly, notices to creditors, and deeds of distribution plus will probate dates and administrators Emma B Mab on, J W Buonitty, and J Oliver.
Mai Ben Tai, a Chinaman, was bound over to the federal grand jury under $200 bonds for baying smoking opium in his possession. Special Agent J D Reeder swore to the complaint. opium is said to be smuggled from Cananes to Fairbank then sold to Ubiramen. Mai Ben Tai, arrested in Tombstone, carried a one pound can and two glass jars of opium.
Preliminary survey started Saturday for the Calusment and Ammons railroad to Ajo near Tucson. Surveying party began at a point on the El Paso & Southwestern railroad south of the roundhouse at Tucson. RH Forests leads the party with CE Harrison assisting. about eighteen workers in the camp.
The University of Arizona board of regents will meet early next week to discuss plans for a new $100,000 building for the department of agriculture. Architect bids may be advertised and reviewed, with W L Fowler of the animal husbandry division noted among participants.
Williams former district attorney of the county travels from Bisbee in a Ford now in excellent running order. He recalls an adventure when the car stalled on the prairie between Sirbes and the county seat. After attempts to repair it failed, Wilkews and Al Asiph trudged through a rain shower toward Copper Camp, seeking shelter under sage bush but were drenched and exhausted upon reaching Bisbee.
The state Board of Equalization held its second meeting of the season and heard new grievances from the United Verde, Coiled Verde, Pacific railroad, and the Santa Fe system. Speakers urged lower valuations for Winslow city property and for sheep in the wool industry, with stenographic notes taken for further action.
Quick action in the Superior Court following art burglary by Jose Teran at Josey Lefebvre store in Pirtleville. Teran bound over after pleading guilty to burglary in the first degree. Judge Lockwood sentenced him to one to fifteen years. Also, Fred Stone known as trunk lifter received one to ten years for stealing a trunk from a Bisbee woman. Several cases passed on, including estate appraisals and order cancellations. Corral George Washington bench warrant issued. Geo Lewis held to answer jail breaking charge with $2000 bond. Lewis remanded when unable to post bail. Numerous probate matters and other cases considered by Judge Lockwood.
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