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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1912

Page

4

Arizona News Briefs From Phoenix to Tucson Hear Case

September hearings will convene in Tucson with a four member Arizona Corporation Commission panel from Phoenix to hear Tucson vs Tucson Gas Electric Light Power on alleged exorbitant discriminating rates. City Attorney FE Currey notes suit filed two months ago with amendments since.

Arizons Corporation Commission Tucson Phoenix Tucson Gas, Electric, Light & Power Company FE Currey Tucson Corporation

Annex District With So California Sparks Senate Amendment

A telegram from U S District Attorney Morrison at Bisbee claims an amendment in the Senate would annex the Arizona district to the Southern district. The dispatch notes no confirmation in Congressional Record and Phoenix officials knew nothing of the proposal. If true it would affect judicial appointments and potentially end the Sloan dispute.

United States Morrison Bisbee Senate District of Arizona Hubbell Republican State Committee Phoenix Trashington Sloan Republicen

Taft Signs Arizona Bill for Fort Grant Lands

Governor Hunt received a telegram from Senator Marcus A Smith stating President Taft signed a bill giving the Arizona state land commission authority to select 2000 acres of Fort Grant military reservation for the state industrial school. The move would relocate the school from Benson to Fort Grant in the near future.

Hunt Marcus A Smith Taft Arizona State Laad Commission Fort Grant Military Reservation Benson Fort Great

Untitled Drugstore Brief Reflects On A Laxative Product

A garbled readout from a 20th century drugstore page mentions Cascarets Candy chert as an ideal laxative and reflects on regret over a purchase. The note lists vendors and ends with nonsensical phrases, indicating a damaged OCR capture of an advertisement or receipt.

Attack by Rattler Near Wallspsi Mountains

Mobave Miner reports a large rattlesnake bit an Indian near the Wallspsi mountains and a dog was struck as well. The wounded man was brought to town and placed under medical care after the snake opened the wound and bled freely. The serpent is described as a black rattler from the Wallapai range known for aggression.

Beel Bief Wallspsi Wallapai

Assessment of Southern Pacific Railroad Franchise Route

Assessment of the Southern Pacific railroad company mileage and franchise rights spanning 392.90 miles of main track and roadbed with bridges across Yuma Maricopa Pima and Cochise counties to the New Mexico boundary near San Simon. Estimated value 15 06915786 per mile totaling 5 92066819 422 miles of wire fence at 40 per mile 16880.00

Southern Pacific Railroad Company Wil Bridges Colvette Eaid Yuma Arizona Maricopa Pima Cochise Coobies County New Mexico San Simon

Review Urges Patience on Hereford Bridge Repairs

An Bisbee editorial criticizes county supervisors for delaying repairs on the Hereford bridge over the San Pedro. It notes lengthy approaches, costly temporary fixes, and debates about permanent concrete piers while a nearby road crossing remains usable only in lower river conditions.

Bisbes Hereford Trafic San Pedro San Pedre Lantfall Bisbee

Counterfeiters Bound to Grand Jury

Jove Villa and wife were arrested in Doogles by federal officers for manufacturing counterfeit money. They had a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Taylor in Biabes and were bound over to the grand jury for a Gina trial. Bonds were $1000 for the woman and $1500 for the man. Initial belief linked the couple to crude spoeroecoine production, but details remained unclear.

Jove Villa White United States Taylor Biabes Gina Villa

Tombstone Daily Friday Notes Local Happenings

A newborn boy weighing nine pounds was welcomed in the Kuch enbecker household with the father’s pride and Democratic ties. Notable visitors include Geo Walker and County Attorney WG Gilmore. From St David to Bisbee, residents and officials conduct court business and settle a long pending superior court case. Sulphur Springs Valley farmers report a banner year with abundant crops and early sales in Cochise markets. A meteor display tonight prompts speculation and some mock outrage over advance advisories.

Geo Walker Paradise Tombstone WG Gilmore Benson Bey

Infantile Paralysis In Arizona Reported In Two Cases

Two infantile paralysis cases were reported in Tucson on Wednesday afternoon. A five year old child from North Fourth Avenue and a child from 27 Council Street were isolated at home by city health officer Dr H E Crepin after visiting the Huntington Beach area. Health officials fear tourism could spread the germ as southern towns curb potential outbreaks.

Council Street North Fourth Avenue H E Orepin Crepin Huntington Beach Cal Los Angeles Atata Sargent Phoenix

Cochise County Rail Road Assessment Details

The Cochise County railroad assessment totals 14,973,263.52 across five roads. Arizona Eastern Railway Cochise division 34.98 miles 3150 per mile Globe division 7.10 miles 12000 per mile El Patio Southwesters Mein Line 139.59 miles 14460 per mile Tombstone to Fairbank 9.90 miles 9650 per mile Douglas to Courtland 34.10 miles 5650 per mile Jeberon Dragoon & Borthero Railroad 7.60 miles 1900 per mile Southern Pacific Railroad Co 102.41 miles 21000 per mile Total 94,972,203.52.

Cochise Arizona Eastern Railroad Globe Division el Pato & Southwesters Railroad Co Tombstone Fairbank Douglas Courtland Sieve Jeberon, Dragoon & Borthero Railway Co

Tombstone Court Roundup Highlights Local Attendees

Court business drew visitors from Bisbee, Benson and Nogales as Judge Mc Farland handled the Mason case dismissal. Notables included J N Carte, Way Goodman, JN Chriselienton, Francie Goodman, LC Shattuck, W W Cates, JT Hood, and attorney J F Kingebury. Teachers plan for Cochise County schools. 175 positions discussed for the coming year at the institute in Douglas September 3 to 5. The Yuma Todians held memorial services and dances, with key performances today and tomorrow in Yuma San. The McSparrow Orchestra was set for Friday night dances. Cavanaugh Jr. returned to Nogales to oversee a news agents’ supply firm.

W B Cleary Con Wiliam Biebee Young Cleary St. Joseph's Academy Berekely LC Shattuck Bisbee Cochive County Shattuck Tombstone Cochise County Douglas HH Hotebkies Wm Cavanaugh Jr Nogales Arizona

Federals Moving on New Casas Grandes

Advices to Mexican Consul El Avaya state that government forces totaling about 250 men from Chiburhua and Sonora in the Sabucrios district are marching to New Casas Grandes. Troops from Sonora under General Sanjines General Blanco and Col River, with units from General Huerte in Cbibuabue led by General Telles and General Rabags, also moving toward New Casas Grandes.

el Avaya Mexico Chiburhua Sonora Sabucrios Casas Grandes San Jines Blanco Col. River Huerte Cbibuabue Telles Rabags Case Grandes

Marriage Licenses Recently Issued In Douglas Bisbee and Courtland

The following marriage licenses have recently been issued. Wm Jotoston to wed Josephine New of Douglas. John A McDermott of Douglas to wed Louise Johnson of Pima. Jes Bornom to wed Helen L Bigs, of Bisbee. Robert Sterling to wed Luisa Griggs, both of Douglas. Cesar Harvey to wed Trinidad Cota, both of Douglas. Edward Austin to wed Alberts Richards, of Bisbee. Archie Bell to wed Bernice Malio, both of Bisbee. Wm Wiltoo of Lowell to wed Elsie Bee of Douglas. W A Bates of Courtland to wed Florence Kanesster of Whitewater. Frank Seoith to wed Mary Murgath eroyd, of Bisbee.

Wm Jotoston Josephine New Douglas John A McDermott Louise Johnson Pima Jes Bornom Helen L Bigs Bisbee Robert Sterling Luisa Griggs Cscsar Harvey Trinidad Cota Edward Austin Alberts | Richards Archie Bell Bernice Malio Wm Wiltoo Lowell Elsie | Bee W A Bates Courtland Florence Kanesster Whitewater Frank Seoith Mary Murgatheroyd Biebes

Those Precinct Committeemen and Primary Law Question

A letter from a Democratic state committee member questions the authority to include party committeemen in the presidential electors and congressional election call. It cites the new primary law section stating the state committee governs only after general elections and asks what authority the Secretary of State has to nullify the law by issuing such a call.

Bayeile Arkons Thomas F Weedin Ilea Tell Ue State Committee Mary State Capitol Ate State Supreme Courts Secretary of State

Know Nothing of it In Washington

Rumors that Congress planned to abolish Arizona United States Marshal and fold it into the Southern California district prompted J E Morrison, U S district attorney at Bish, to query the U S attorney general in Washington. The Washington office replied that no such move is known.

Congress United States Arizona California J E Morrison Bish United States Attorney General Washington

Weights and measures bill to take effect this month

The legislature passed a weights and measures bill that will go into effect this month. The law is strict and will impact every article sold including grain groceries bread milk butter fresh meat coffee and tea as each item must bear a stated quantity or weight.

Trouble Near Naranjo Report Near Naranjo

Southern Pacific agent at Naranjo Sonora reports trouble near wealthy Indians about 390 armed natives led by dangerous rotators threatening disturbance. La Dara reports nearly all federal troops except 400 have left to Torres to stop rebels westward after Yaqui River crossing. Sonora railway train from Le Dara arrived at Corral with five soldiers aboard. governor travels to Hermosillo.

Southern Pacific Naranjo Sonora la Dara Torres Bille Yaqui River Sonore le Dara Seval Jaye Corral Hermosillo

Court Cases Filed In Superior Court Proceedings

Jurisdiction notes show cases filed including executors and administrators. Mary Taylor and Martha Lyall estates listed with probate matters and authorized sales. Jacklin estate mentioned with order for sales and property proceedings.

Et Jacklin

Federal Scouting Party Returns From Rebel Search

The detachment of 4% federals ept out from Agus Pine lastreek to locate the rebela reported south and east of there returned yes terday claiming to have heated fores encamped in Cajon Embude about thirty miles south and east of Douglas near Cajon Bopitor Order courier reports estimate the number at 200. Several revolutionary leaders have coamed from the ride of the line in the last few days to take dof the rebel forces along the line. The rebels, which were reported 800 atops at San Luis fifty seven miles of Avda Prieta, are reported to pit into two parte with the larger along the border and ng the other rebel detecimente which have been coming north from Jauoe and the M inastus to Palo Columbua n colonies of ay Acie from

Agus Pine Lastreek Cajon Embude Douglas Cajon San Luis Avda Prieta Jauoe Palo Columbuan Ay Acie

Old Age Line in Bisbee Hens Thirty Years Old

A Bisbee Daily Review column notes thirty year old hens offered for sale in town, claimed to have hatched in Bisbee and still laying well. The piece humorously contrasts aging hens with aging men and references Doleful Diggins’ power.

Agus II J. Royal

Ayer’s Hair Vigor Promotes Strong Hair Health

Advertising copy urges readers to use Ayer’s Hair Vigor for those with thinning or falling hair. It notes the product does not color the hair and suggests showing ingredients to a doctor for evaluation. The message is signed by JOANY O9 from Lowell, Massachusetts.

Ayer Lowell

Delinquent Notice From St David Canal Company Board

Delinquent stockholders listed include MP Baron Clara Bast Trejo E M Miller Memill & Son Gaiton Smith Mry L Ferter Williams Miles W Merrill. Delinquent amounts total due for stock, with notice of public sale at the secretary’s office in St David Cochise County Arizona on September 3 at 3 PM. By order of the Board of Directors Peter A. Lufgreen St David Aug 14 190a Auge

Arsesamint St. David Canal Company Baron Clara Trejo M Miller Memill & Son Gaiton Vo Smith L. Ferter Williams Miles Merril Secret Re de David Cochive County Arizona Otter Peter A. Lufgreen

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