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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1916

Page

8

Mystery Man in Bisbee Inquest Sealed by Death

In Bisbee an inquest examined a man known as C P donc e and a woman signing as Irene whose identities were sought. The jury ruled death due to carbolic acid ingestion in a possible personal crisis. The body was found in a vacant lot behind the Dough erty residence on Fifth Street after being seen wandering earlier that day.

Ferguson Undertaking Jones Dougherty Fifth Street Bonita Avenues

Clark Holds Train Albuquerque Special Car For Clark

Santa Fe train No 2 was held two hours forty five minutes yesterday afternoon to accommodate a special train carrying former Senator W A Clark of Montana eastward from his Arizona mines. The private car was placed on No 2 and the train departed at 5 05. The schedule aimed to reach Chicago on time if no further delays occurred.

Albuquerque N. M Santa Fe W. A. Clark Montana Arizona Senator Clark No. 2 Chicago

State Librarian Assembling Vote Totals for Arizona

Nov 28 Don P Cronin state law and legislative reference librarian is compiling a complete tabulation of the recent election. He will present detailed precinct by precinct results from all fourteen counties showing votes for state and officers as well as precinct officers and initiated measures. The work aims to justify better library quarters for rapid access to information.

Phoenix Don P. Cronin Lbrarian Boards of Supervisors

Rev Amundsen Not Expected To Live

Dr Hughart reported Mrs Amundsen who accompanied Rev Amundsen to Mayo Brothers Hospital in Rochester Minnesota learned the doctors diagnosed a brain tumor and expect him not to survive though she may live for months. The news grieves Tombstone friends hoping Mayo treatment would help him.

Hlh. Hughart Amundsen Rev Mayo Bros. Hospital Rochester Minn Tombstone Mayo Hospital

Patrolman Thompson Halts Noted Crook At Pool Hall

In a morning chase Patrolman Gid Thompson wounded Ynocente Seto, a notorious local crook, during a burglary at C. T. Sammarcell’s pool room and soda shop at 6th Avenue and Seventh Street. Soto lies in county hospital with shoulder and arm wounds, facing burglary charges before Justice R. S. Maclay.

Douglas Gid Thompson Ynocente Seto C. T. Sammarcell Seventh Street Soto Justice of the Peace R Maclay

Little Child Killed by Automobile in Globe

Eight year old Inez Reynolds died Saturday from injuries after being struck by a stage near Globe. The child, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Reynolds, was pushed under wheels by John McCann who faced manslaughter charges after initial assault allegations were withdrawn. The funeral was held at Jones Chapel with Rev. William Shenk officiating. Interment followed in Globe cemetery.

Miami Inez Reynolds Jones Chapel Globe William Shenk J. E. Reynolds Martin ‘Hill Lower Globe John McCann Od Dominion Hospital

Dry Arizona Winter Attracts Brewers From East

Phoenix reports a influx of wealthy brewers seeking Arizona’s dry climate for winter. The Macrein family of Cincinnati arrived to stay at the Adame. others include George Maerein and Mrs Macrein, Jacob Maerein, Lilly Senholtz, Joseph H. Assis. The Lemps of St. Louis have arrived, with more brewers expected after the holidays.

Arizona Phoenix Mecca Macrein Cincinnati George Maerein Jacob Maerein Lilly Senholtz Joseph H. Assis Lemps St. Louis

Gleeson Miner Dies at Moctezuma Canyon

Gibson H. Byers 38 died Saturday at Moctezuma canyon from acute dilation of the heart while employed by Shannon Copper Co. Remains to be shipped to Newton Iowa for funeral. Widow and six month old child accompany the body. appearance in court expected within a week.

Bisbee Gibson H. Byers Moctezuma Canyon Shannon Copper Co Palace Undertaking Co Newton Iowa

Cochise County Potatoes Scarce At State Fair

Cochise County potatoes won the grand sweepstake prize at the Phoenix fair with Irish potatoes shown from across Arizona. The November government report records 115 bushels per acre and 112000 total Irish potatoes statewide, averaging 1.76 per bushel and 197000 overall. McNeal basin farmers produced up to six tons of sweet potatoes per acre, sold for over two cents a pound, underscoring the valley’s profitability of sweet potatoes.

M'Neal Cochise County Phoenix Arizona McNeal Basin

Officials Visit Bisbee and Benson on Official Business

Vaunty Assessor EA Hughes and Clerk Karger of the board of supervisors traveled to Bisbee this afternoon on official business. Mrs. Benson wife of C B Benson surface foreman for the Bunker Hill Mines Company went to Benson for a weeklong visit with her mother Mrs. Gribble. Gus Hirschfield a Phoenix business man arrived in Tombstone this afternoon for a several days business visit.

Vaunty EA. Hughes Karger Board of Super- Ysors Bisbee Benson C. 8 Bunker Hill Mines Company Gribble Phoenix Gus Hirschfield Tombstone

Arrest on charge of inciting sedition in Douglas

A Mountainair Mercantile employee, arrested in Agua Prieta, is accused of inciting sedition by distributing advertising literature on trains from the south. Police report he carried a copy of La Prensa, a Texas Mexican edition, and was jailed after an argument at the Agua Prieta station. Further details are unavailable.

Douglas Mountainair Mercantile Company Sore Agua Prieta Ramordt

Thousands of Sheep Move to Imperial From Valley

The valley ships about 28 to 50 carloads, roughly 500 head, of sheep to Imperial tomorrow via Southern Pacific. Officials say the surplus must be shipped for pasturing as flock numbers rise from the northern state and New Mexico. Sheepmen hail a prosperous year with higher wool and meat prices, while beef shipments to market are not yet underway and first shipments are expected in January.

Phoenix Southern Pacific Imperial Valley Earl Yoade Astare. Com

Prisoner Escapes Then Reapprehended In Douglas

A prisoner who fled a road camp along the nate highway between Labee and Tombstone was recaptured in Douglas by Deputy Sheriff Percy Bowden. He had left after one day’s labor to adjust to the harsh conditions and was awaiting transport back to the scene of the crime. Earlier, Marquez, an alleged skilled shoplifter, was caught in Agua Prieta after burgling the Arizona Drug Store two weeks prior and received a 120 day sentence. He admitted to crossing the line for medicine due to a toothache but did not resist arrest.

Douglas Serviano Marie Nate Labee Tombstone Percy Bowden Marquez Arizona Agua Prieta Tenth Street G. Avenue

Baby Swallows Campbell Button Seeks Life

In Douglas on November 28 a two month old child of H. T. Benton swallowed a Campbell campaign button after playing with it. The baby cried when the button was taken away and choked briefly before the mother and Benton acted to dislodge the object. The child survived the incident.

Douglas Tom Campbell H. T. Benton Fourteenth Street Benton Campbell Cammpbell

Arizona Stockmen Have Nothing to Fear

Arizona stock dealers report no cause for alarm after news of foot and mouth disease outbreaks in Nebraska Kansas and Missouri. Dr Warren C Severn urges continued precautions and veterinary oversight to prevent an epidemic in Arizona while stock owners maintain vigilance and support preventive measures.

Phoenix Arizona Bace Ho Nebraska Kanaan Missouri Warren C. Severn Xinte de Severn

Public Dances Might End Under Miami Court Case

A Miami dance hall case before Judge McEachern could curb or ban public dances in the district. The Dreamland hall faced action on a complaint by John A. Davis alleging operation of a dance venue where alcohol is served, raising questions about the statute's reach and the fate of local dancing venues in defiance of state law.

Miami

Precinct Officers Elected Across County Races

Countywide races produced several precinct officers with party alignments noted. Republicans fared well with many electees including McNealy and Whiteway in the judicial precinct, while many others across Tombstone Bisbee Fairbank and beyond filled positions of justice of the peace or constable with Democratic or Republican labels attached.

McNeal-Whiteway Tombstone W. A. Fowler Harry Macias Bisbee M.C High Justice of the “Acy Hert Polley Constibie Im

Untitled Civil Order Notes From December Contests

Fragmented OCR discusses wartime shipping orders and gubernatorial contest effects. Mentions imperial agents, express deliveries, and a December deadline for liquor shipments into Arizona. References company advisories, delays, and potential suspension of shipments if actions change.

Railroads Express Arizona

Tombstone Rifle Club opens season with strong turnout

The Tombstone Rifle Club held its first practice at the local range with many members participating at 20 yards on silhouette targets. Officers prepared the range well and several bullseyes were scored. Weekly shoots are planned each Sunday and a Christmas turkey shoot is scheduled. Local visitors report activity at the court house and nearby towns as community interest grows in the sport.

Tombstone Rifle Club Jocal Range Nome Vyon Sod Vesterday

Union Delays Action On Closed Shop And Donnelly Case

Members of the Western Federation vote to postpone advisory action on the closed shop. The meeting also hears about warrants for five alleged mob leaders tied to the Donnelly episode, with papers’ whereabouts described as a mystery.

Oe Focal Western Federation Jake Toca Union Broad Street Isa Globe Mie O Donnelly I. J. Donnelly Edward J. Moreno Miami Sunday Yesterly

Purebred pigs sought by county agents and clubs

Abstracts from A. L. Paschal letters show the Cochise County boys and girls clubs promoting pure-bred stock. Farmers seek six to eight week old Duroc Jersey and pine stock delivered in numbers from 25 to 60, with about 100 pigs expected. San Simon club members request six to eight purebred Duroc Jersey pigs and urge sellers to contact Paschal.

A. L. Paschal Cochise County Sivestock Pie Club San Simon Arizona

Magazine Writer as His Advisor Douglas

Dee 1 It is seldom added that an American dreams life’s sociology from the builder’s viewpoint. Lincoln Steffens, famed magazine writer, is credited as a chief advisor to Governor Adolfo de la Huerta in Mexico. He influenced recent radical decrees and likely met the governor while reporting for McClure’s.

Douglas Hermovill Lincoln Steffens Adolfo de la Huerta de la Huerta

Spent Thanksgiving in Douglas with Patterson Family

Deputy Assessor Walter Thomas and his wife spent yesterday in Douglas visiting N. A. Patterson and Patterson family during Thanksgiving.

Walter Thomas Douglas N. A. Patterson

Bootlegging Private Andy Hugnes Detained

Andy H Hugnes a private in the 18th infantry at Deverns was brought to the county jail yesterday by deputy sheriff Percy Bowden charged with bootlegging.

Andy H. Hugnes Deverns Percy Bowden

Cleary Predicts Hunt Victory in Arizona Contest

W B Cleary of Yubee says Governor Hunt will win the election contest and be the next governor. Cleary names six lawyers including Eugene E Ives and Frank Curley as Hunt's defense team and hints at fraud claims in returns from some precincts. Cleary notes Hunt detained him, recalls his labor leadership background and past soap box campaigns.

Tat Hunt Cam“Alm Nteir Cleary Radiou Can

Civil Service openings listed for Tucson positions

A notice from the United States Civil Service Commission in Tucson lists open examinations for December 13 and 14. Positions include structural engineer and draftsman, teacher of agriculture, dental interne, laboratory apprentice, chemist, physician, health agent, and dairyman with salaries from 600 to 1800 dollars. Don Etchells, local secretary, office of the post.

Tucson United State Civil Service Commission Ston Don Etchells Commission

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. P. Donce Irene Clark Gleeson Miner Imperial Durance Baby Pare Veterinary Department Art ‘Oha Dougie DT. Dunlap Justice of the Peace J. S Kirby Constable Lowell JL. Winters J.B Hodges Henson Wiliam Shillram CRI J.T. Profitt Fairbank Thos. Robinson Robert Reed Garces H.C. Magne Chester A. Nelnon Johnson J.T. Tong J. W. Walker Woohise T. J. Weese Tom L Foster Find Silenson RL Moore Justice of Lafe Gibson Willcox Wo M. Matkin Meve Jesse Moore Rowle J. J. Thompson Justice of the Power Bart Rodgers Chamberlain Justce of the Frank Whiety McNealy F Holt Kelly Soe Dos Caberas Wo K Dawson Justtice of the Peace Hooker Varadise J.C. Hancock John Underwood Herman Prechta O. E. Patterson D. A Naco H. H. Taleferro J.J. Newell Sam Holderman Frank M. Greers Welly Bis Jomsony eAprewm Ingalls Angeles Iquer Wholesale Ny Notier Ariions ST David al Tilton St. David Court House Judge A Lockwood Joe A. Drex Denal Seeker Tees Mr. Or Daving Hunker Hil Company Duntie Billy Bennet Flach's John Garrett Mach Grant Warner Globe Union Tor Hunt Civil Service Joss
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