Mandamus Proceedings For Change Of Registration
James A Chapman of Bisbee seeks a writ of mandamus against Cochise County Recorder Owen E Murphy to cancel his May 6 1916 nonparty registration and re register as a Democrat The Superior Court judge heard the case noting its potential impact on thousands of Arizona voters including 1661 registrations in Cochise County and delayed decision after brief submissions by county and plaintiff counsel Connecticut?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Chapman
Bisbee
Owen E. Murphy
Lockwood
Lowell
Cochise
Democratic Party
Cochise County
Arizona
Towit
Upper Lowell
None Party
G. W. Touman
Owen E. Marples
Injunction Sought Over County Claim Payment
Three Douglas men filed suit in Superior Court seeking an injunction to halt payment of a Thiel Detective Agency claim approved by the board of supervisors for 2256.05. The case questions the board’s authority and could set countywide precedent, with hearings set for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Murchison
J. R. Speer
A. S. Field
J. M Sparks
Board of Supervisors
A. C. Karger
H. 5. Ross
Thiel Detective Agency
Los Angeles
Thiel
J. Irwin
Douglas
HS. Rose
A. J. Bruce
Karger
JM. Sparks
Woard of Supervisors
Pima
Maricops
Yavapai
Gila
Court Will Handle Parents Who Abused Child
BISBEE Aug 12 Alva McCloskey and Mrs Margaret McCloskey pleaded guilty in Judge G W Totmans court to neglect of a minor child. Sentence reserved until this morning. Laura, adopted, is in good hands. County probation officer to determine disposition. Parents said they did not inflict punishment beyond what they were told.
Nuggets Found in Creek Bed After Storm near Prescott
Following a cloudburst on Granite creek, glittering nuggets are being picked up in the stream bed. Tom Morgan, an early discoverer, has set a camp about two miles from the head of the creek, locating a dyke with silver copper and gold values. It is believed the flood opened a bonanza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Granite Creek
Tom Morgan
Havig
Death From Spinal Meningitis Strikes Globe Boy
Nilos Vidales a three year old Mexican boy died yesterday afternoon of infantile paralysis in Globe. The family home near the railroad shops was quarantined for two days. Dr W W Horst examined him on the second day and diagnosed infantile paralysis on the third day. Despite efforts, the disease proved fatal and the child was buried last evening. The Globe Miami district has not seen another case since the New York epidemic.
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Globe
Nilos Vidales
New York
Globe Miami
W. W. Horst
Divorce and Damage Actions Filed in Court
The county reports an average of one divorce action daily since August 1. Cases originate from Bisbee Douglas Tombstone Sourt land and the Huachucas with names including Bessie Melton Verge W Myers Elizabeth Dunn Lyda Stratton Guadalupe Bracamonte Susie Hand Carrie Cobie Minnie Peterson Katie Rice Lucy Badovinatz and Arthur Rice. Frank Runtala sues Copper Queen Mining Co for 15000 alleging a rock fall in the Lowell mine fractured his skull and left him unable to work. J B Ellis seeks injunction to stop diverting Walnut creek flood waters near Cochise. Ross and Stephenson represent the plaintiff. Officers George W Cook and T C Smith were in the county west today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee
Douglas
Tombstone
Sourtland
Huachucas
Bessie Melton
E. Mel
Frank Runtala
Armstrong & Lewis
Phoenix
Copper Queen Mining Company
Lowell
J. B Ellis
Cochise
M. H. Merrill
Tom Nuttle
Walnut Creek
Messrs
Ross and Stephenson
Looking Back Ward 24 Years In Tombstone
The Prospector notes a pause for a couple of months amid ongoing violence as residents urge calmer times. Joe Robinson wins a lottery drawing and plans a trip east once funds arrive. Wells Fargo & Co ships Tombstone bullion in the first lot in years from the Descanso mill. The Quijotoa stage is robbed by a lone highwayman who reads a single letter before discarding the pouch.
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Joe Robinson
Wells Farge & Co
Quijotom
Wedueecuy
Young Woman Seeks Tattoo Removal for Brother's Arm
A Glendale area woman, distraught, begged doctor for removal of her brother's tattoo a red heart pierced by a dagger claiming the tattoo was done after he ran away from their Bee in Solomonville. The physician warned of danger and infection and advised delaying until she and her brother could discuss options. The woman refused to provide her name and said she would return with her brother for examination.
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Globe
Aug
L. E. Wi
Solomonville
Broad South
Dr. Wightman
Catholic Church Daily Schedule and Rosary Devotion
The church lists a first mass at 9 a.m. a second mass at 9 a.m. Sunday school at 9 20 a.m. and in the evening a 7 o'clock devotion of the Rosary benedic tion of the Blessed Sacrament led by Rev. F A Collymore.
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Benedict Son
Blessed Sacrament
F. A. Collymore
Arizona Hassampans Frolic in Los Angeles Event
Arizona Hassampans plan a Los Angeles picnic hosted by the Arizona Hassayampa Society of Southern California. The gathering features singing, athletic contests, speeches by prominent Arizonans, dancing, fireworks, and a state song performance as hundreds of Arizonans attend a festive afternoon at the Hollonbeck Hotel.
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Arizona
Los Angeles
Ananias Club
Arizona Hassayampa Society
Southern California
W. F. Webb
Frank Cox
Phoneix
Charles H. Wild
Woekly
Yenterdee
Hollunbeck Hotel
Registrations Rise In County As Deadline Nears
Over two hundred registrations were added in the past week, bringing total registrations to 10425. Registered voters include 6906 men and 3529 women with party affiliation: Democrats 6920 Republicans 2500 Socialists 328 Non-Partisan 40 Independent 167 Progressives 191 No Party 774 Prohibition 42 and 35 percent blanks. Officials urge outreach as a registration push continues before the deadline and many in Bisbee Lowell and Douglas remain unregistered.
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County Recorder
Democrats
Republicans
Socialjets
Progressives
Prohibition
Bisbee
Lowell and
Douglas
Arizona Week Set for San Diego Fair Celebration
Arizona Week at the San Diego exposition likely during the first or second week of September aims to feature a large program of events and celebrations. Forts are being made to ensure strong attendance from Arizona with many delegations expected from across the state. Chambers of Commerce are urged to coordinate actions and encourage Arizona residents to travel to the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
San Diego Exposition
Itty
Chambers of Commerce
Constable John Bright Fights Mexicans in Courtland Duel
Sheriff’s deputy Constable John Bright of Courtland was wounded and two Mexicans killed in a pistol duel after Mexicans reportedly broke into a Courtland house. Bright, shot through the leg, crawled to McKinney’s ranch and was taken to Gleeson hospital. He fired from a six shooter, killing both assailants. an inquest will be held in Courtland.
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John Bright
Courtland
Bright Heat
McKinney
Alo
Gleeson
Tourtland
Peares
Willcox
Voase
Wright
Bright
Funeral of Mrs Tom Linson Held Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Tom Linson of Tombstone were conducted at the Catholic church by Rev. Albert Collymore. Her body was buried in City Cemetery in the fireman's plot beside her husband. A large group attended and floral offerings filled the grounds as daughter Mia Norcross and husband arrived from Miami for the ceremony.
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Margaret Tomlinson
Bisbee
Tombstone
Albert Collymore
Mia
Joe Norcross
Miami
Norcross
Helen West
Change in management of Two Peaks properties Turner
Two Peaks Mining Co appoints V G Meligren as managing engineer after a thorough review. He reports promising ore bodies in Cochise County and plans active development, including air drill compressor work and a new 200 foot shaft. Directors may buy six adjacent claims within 30 days as stock sales pause.
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Buex
Hier i
Aucun
Miami
Ajo
Two Peaks
Jerry
Cochse
Che
Prisoner Breaks Out Of Kingman Jail
United States prisoner Aux. 1 C. A. Sotto held on bootlegging charges escaped from a jail corridor in Kingman Sunday night. He cut a jail bar with a jackknife fashioned from a suit, using a previous cut welded by oxyacetylene, completing the work in about four hours. Also notes Benson boom days with a new canning factory costing over 15000 dollars creating 50 to 60 jobs.
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Kingman
Bet Wreh
Benson
San Pedro Valley
Charles T. Mons
Phoenix
Moss
Phoeniz Gazette
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Rosa
L. W. Whitney
Verge W. Myers
Sarah
Elizabeth Dunn
Courtland, Va
E. Dunn
Minnie Peterson
Ve C. Peterson
Katie Rice
Arthur Rice
Lucy Badovinatz
Peter Bado- Hinata
George W. Cook
T. C. Smith
Ward
Prospector
Young Lady
Tatoo
Catholic Church
Cal
Hassayampana
Ocean Park
State of Arizona
Hassayampa River
Angeles
San Diego
Bright OF
TWO Peaks Properties
Kingman Jail
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