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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1914
Page
3
Realty mortgage records show Burdick lending to F Norma and mining deed transfers from N Smith to J Kingebars for a mining claim. The notice lists the parties involved and the claimed property interests as filed.
A new phase in Arizona prohibition politics emerges as the Arizona Local Self Government League forms after a Tucson inception. Prominent business figures statewide back maintaining local option and oppose prohibition, citing revenue and welfare concerns. Alfred Dynan elected president. John B Wright named secretary. Christy of Phoenix among key leaders.
Looking Backward Twenty-Four Years reports on Bates transfer to Florence for murder trials and Turner imprisonment inquiries. The piece notes sheriff activity, a new editor arrival, and weather-related droughts and scarce rainfall across regions.
Local reports from Tombstone and surrounding areas include Democratic County Central Committee planning a county convention date, and discussions of delegate choices for territorial congress. News from Chiricahua Mountains and Fairbank updates on travel, rail repairs, and frontier life accompany notes on social events and local committees.
The Tacon Lab club plans send its team to Tomb-tone down south games on September 4 and 6. Expenses covered by Tacoon, transport funded by set fees. Fiesta starts August 27 improving trip, funeral of John Anenison held yesterday under Masonic auspices, delegates named for Cochise county territorial convention, property valuation for Tombatons district set at 564 796 dollars.
Local board officials report several candidates failed to file proper nomination papers before the deadline, citing strict timing rules. The list includes J Beil, Peter Peccolo, Hibberd, Adee, J W Cull, Satton, Welter Kines, Billy Woods, and others, with final slate pending registrar corrections and protests.
On Business Heary Street in Fairtack the Boquillen Land and Cattle Company in Arisos hosts visitors to discuss county business. Local social notes report weddings moves graduations and a big Ramsey Canyon dance with crowds from Tombstone Bisbee and Douglas. Campaign travels include J A Leey and Deputy Court Clerk RB Krebs with party listings for county recorder candidates.
Tuesday reports from J A Ivey and Harry Rose recount a valley tour and notes on rains boosting summer crops. Local items include sports results, deputy visits, registrations, and many brief notices from Douglas and Bisbee.
The Main State Telephone and Telegraph company publicly announced the purchase of the Western Union line to Bisbee after completing a new heavy copper wire connection to the county seat. The project faced delays due to convict workers damaging the old line, but once finished service has improved and was noted by observers at the Saturday ceremony.
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