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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1912
Page
4
Under the Arizona law, McDaniel and Noah Webster, sent to county jail for 100 days, were ordered freed by Judge G W Shute on habeas corpus. The proceedings reference a 90 day cap and charges were later revived by County Attorney Norman J Johncco, with each man posting a $500 bond.
A condensed state news roundup reports Suermen Biegler, about 36, dies after a 70 foot fall at a Phoenix smelter site. Arizona Telephone suit seeks 20000 in damages from Starr after an April injury incident near the Commercial corral. Bisbee hoister Bottoms shot himself while hunting and is hospitalized. Production at Greene Anaconda smelter expects a large increase this month. Mohave stockmen seek alignment with state groups. International Sunday School leaders address Arizona convention in Tucson. Obituary notes Mrs Mary Eva Turvey's death after eight years illness. Other items cover olive picking, a baby show in Yuma, and various local notices.
The former Tombstoner Richard Trezona was brought to Bisbee from Pilaree for burial after being crushed to death in the Moctezuma tunnel mine train accident. He was 59, had worked at Nacozari for years, and details of the fatal incident remain unclear.
Mrs E Bowers daughter of the late James Flynn may receive a temporary appointment to fill the expiring Tucson assessor term if legally possible. City Attorney Frank E Curley is researching the law at the request of Mayor I Hoffman.
Porters attack the Santa Fe railroad Train crew law in a federal bill of equity seeking an injunction against enforcement by the Arizona Corporation Commission. The suit targets the section mandating flagmen have years of experience and brakemen duties arguing whites enrolled as porters would perform brakeman and baggage duties.
Reported engagement saw General Jose de la Luz Bianco with 400 federal troops clash with rebel leader Sala zar a few miles south of Palomas. No decisive victory announced. Mexican loops quartered at Agan Prieta ordered to be ready to move at dawn. Agua Punta troops around 200 under General Ojedi, replacing Gil.
A man recently recaptured in Yavapai County Jail at Prescott paid eight dollars for his board while incarcerated. He had been sent to the county jail for twenty five days after farm errands in Nerdles California and told the sheriff he preferred to cover his lodging as rent.
Arizona shows rapid auto growth as licenses issued in the year highlight Phoenix. Of 1632 licenses, 1320 were for automobiles with Studebaker leading at 317, followed by Ford 104, Cadillac 92, Overland 87, Chalmers 50, Reo 48, Maxwell 44, Mitchell 31, Hudson 30, Buick and others.
A reported field for the U S Marshalship has narrowed to several candidates: Walter Branner of Phoenix chairs Maricopa county Democratic committee, W T Webb of Graham County, Manuel Drachman who boasted of naming influence, Joe Dillon of the state Supreme Court, Tom Wills a Pinal county supervisor, Ben Crawford of Greenlee, and Bowie’s Mr. . Cochise contenders may still enter.
M O Budge chief clerk at Ariscoe Abstract and Title company Phoenix and former co‑owner of the Back of Benson died Monday morning at Sister's hospital Phoenix after a four day illness with pneumonia. He took cold ten days earlier but remained at work until mild. The illness was pronounced pneumonia Wednesday morning and despite efforts he could not be saved.
The Tombstone community reports Thanksgiving events at Walcott school with primary grades performing. Mayor Kuchenbecker undergoes naval surgery in Tucson and recovers. Mrs RP Kyle arrives from El Paso to spend Thanksgiving with her parents. Various residents visit, travel, and attend church and dances. a Catholic church service will feature a visiting priest from Tucson diocese and a chicken lunch will be served at Gage Hall by the Ladies of the Catholic church for the band sponsored event.
Strong pressure builds to keep the Salt River Valley homestead allotment at 160 acres. Interior Secretary Fisher in Phoenix eyed a reduction to forty acres. George D Christy drafted a brief sent to Washington by Senator Mark Smith. support from Senators Smith Rebhorst and Rep Carl Hayden.
Court filings show est James Scanion and est Metin Fionerty in probate matters with creditor notice and bearing of accounts. Est Pearson minor docket set for settlement. end petition for distribution. Judgment numbers 6469 and 187 reference W Kline et al and Bank of Douglas with a $4000 claim. Judge and case details list BR Wash and Judy for $4000.
In Superior Court Gale Ann pleads not guilty to murder of Jack France while Adams considers a plea, with trial jury set for January. Other defendants also enter not guilty pleas. James Quinn pleads guilty to assault with a deadly weapon and receives an indeterminate sentence.
The Coconino Lumber Company, a new concern backed by Oklahoma capital, plans a mill at Riordan 16 miles west of Flagstaff. Mr O F Beatke will manage the venture as it hauls materials for construction and aims for a 4,000 feet daily capacity. About 1,000,000 feet of timber is scoured and cut in the Riordan region north of the station.
After an almost two year halt due to the Mexican revolution and funding failures, the San Diego and Arizona Railway resumes progress. Los Angeles agencies are mobilizing 100 men to start work quickly, aiming for completion in time for 1915.
AL Harper of Globe is named by Governor Hunt to head the State Industrial School starting December 1, succeeding Frank Brown who resigned. Harper, in his early thirties, is a Denver Colorado probation officer and attorney with deep ties to Globe and eastern Arizona.
A family gathering in Tombstone occurred yesterday with multiple generations present. The notes mention strained relations and an unhappy Thanksgiving atmosphere affecting immediate relatives.
Former Ei Pew Sm iiey manager seeks charges against Arons Properties of Development Company of America with TC M as a subsidiary in Tombstone. Thanksgiving dances, church refreshment, teachers’ meeting, and visits from Bishre, El Paso, and Tucson populate a day’s events while mining news covers the Commonwealth and Gideon mines and a new $80,000 plant at Pesree.
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Bulab Reese and Melving Swain in Los Angeles on the 27th. Both former Cochise county residents, the bride from Douglas and the groom a Tombstone local with many friends. The couple’s romance grew from friendship to marriage amid community祝祝 well wishes.
The 1910 Arizona census shows a total population of 208000. White persons numbered 29 2/1 percent of the population while Indians in towns accounted for 26 percent. There were 118574 males and 85780 females, with 1383 males for every 100 females and 7451 men over twenty one years of age.
Preparations for the McNeal Fair on Thanksgiving Day include a large exhibit featuring two examples of all valley agricultural products, stock and poultry. Local ladies prepare recipes and a Thanksgiving dinner will be served, with visitors and dignitaries expected to attend.
A new whist club formed in Timbstone held weekly meetings in coming months. Last night hosts Mr and Mrs Hughnes at the Hughart home on Allen Street entertained members and guests. Judges Sutter and Voan led the evening with a congenial contest and the club’s initial social was marked by refreshments and lively sociability.
A conference of county boards in Phoenix unanimously approves resolutions. They urge a ten million dollar bond issue for a state highway system, request a special legislative call for such a bill, and seek duties and compensation for county engineers. The governor should include provisions for indigent tubercular patients' care and maintenance at state expense. W. H. Moeur chairs, Roy Hansbarger secretary.
The First National Bank of Tombstone will hold an election for directors and conduct banking business at the Tombstone bank on Tuesday January 1st at 3 o clock. T. R. Brant is cashier.
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