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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1919

Page

2

Lopez Sentenced in Florence for Lone Burglary Attempt

Francisco Lopez a Tombstone Mexican youth pleaded guilty to attempting to burglarize a Chinaman's store next to Day and Night Garage. Judge Lockwood sentenced him to not less than one nor more than five years in the state penitentiary at Florence. An accomplice fled after a clash in which shots were fired. Lopez was identified by the Chinaman and later confessed. The tale includes a post-attack visit by the Chinaman to a Chinese doctor in San Francisco. Roosevelt hunted in the same remote Colorado district, with Fredonia noted as a Mormon village and a vivid local portrait of early 20th century life.

Francisco Lopez Florence Lockwood Lopez McDonald Lopes Bat

Deer Preserve Debate and Wildlife Figures Discussed

The article reports on a proposal related to deer and other wildlife in a northern canyon area. Officials note an estimated 29,000 deer on the Kaila game preserve and discuss preservation aims to prevent hunting and keep game within the reserve. It references past drives by Utes and mentions buffalo and antelope history, plus tax collections and payments connected to the discussions.

Phornin Grand Cawson Kaila George Harbin Buffalo Jones Plainy

Navajo County Leads State Tax Rates in Arizona

Navajo County shows the highest combined state and county tax rate in Arizona at $2.23, according to a table released by the State Tax Commission. Yavapai records the lowest rate at $0.94, Cochise sits eleventh with $1.04, and the full table compares figures with last year.

Phoenix Armena State Tax Commission Yavapai Cochise County

Carranza and Obregon Army Clash Denied

Governor de la Huerta in Hermosillo denied reports of clashes between Carranza troops and Obregon adherents. He told the Associated Press he had received telegrams from Mexico City and urged consuls in San Antonio El Paso San Francisco and Los Angeles to rectify false reports.

Nogales de la Huerta Mexico City Carranca Obregon Carranza

Donation appeal for Arizona Orphans' Home bazaar

In Tombstone residents are urged to donate for the December 1 charity bazaar supporting the Arizona Orphans' Home. Families should contribute any item from food to handmade goods, with organizers including Mrs Hop Johnson, Mr Bradworth, and Mrs Boyd coordinating crafts, food, and monetary gifts.

Tombstone Arizona Hop. Johnson Bradworth Wii Boyd

Tombstone Couple Wed After Courtship in Tucson

Mies Annie Schu mater formerly of Tombstone wed Tony Crochett in a ceremony at the bride's mother's home in Tucson. The couple will reside in Tombstone after a brief wedding trip and plan to settle on Sth street. The groom, a promising young man, served in France with the Seth Division.

Mauer Tony Crochett Tombstone Tomerone Tony Tucson John Clochetzi Mia John Glaroma Rt Torning Giscoma Bnife Homer France Seth Division City John Tocktage Sth

Shelton Tells All About the Recent Trouble

Phoenix reports a coroner's inquest described by J. W. Shelton concerning a deadly incident near the Richards homestead southwest of Phoenix. Details show Astaclo Espinoza and his brother-in-law confronted warnings on the premises, resulting in Shelton and Richards being held for arraignment as testimonies unfold.

Shelton Phoenix J. W. Shelton Astaclo Espinoza Richards Expinosa Eberit

Hunters warned after cows shot on reservations

Phoenix December 2 State Gum Warden Joe Prochaska issued a warning that hunting in certain areas would end unless hunters were careful not to leave fires or shoot cattle and other domestic animals. He cited incidents on the McDowell Indian Reservation and reports from ranchers of cattle shootings. Prochaska warned landowners may post land to protect property and urged license holders to respect laws and others rights.

Phoenix Joe Prochaska McDowell Res Prochaska Prochimka

Local men describe gunfire during Mexican encounter

Witness Shelton testified that on an unspecified Monday he and Richards hunted in a thicket when Mexicans returned shouting and chopping. Richards fired at least three times, hitting Espinosa who collapsed as the pair fled, burying their weapons and denying knowledge of the shooting amid fears of an uprising.

Richards Shelton Espinosa Serane

Copper shipments decline through Agua Prieta due to rain and road damage

Heavy rains turned roads into quagmires and floods washed out long stretches, hindering freighter travel. Lower country trouble kept freighters off the road, and cattle movements blocked ore from the south. Despite 197 cars of ore valued at $1,665,000, production dropped from the prior month.

Douglas Agua Prieta Here

Gold Strike at Chesinhuevik Road Vein Unearthed

In Kingman a vast prospector find on the road from Hails Arch to the olf Mitteburt mine yields a vein 10 to 12 feet wide with streaks of rich gold ore valued at around $16,000 from a small sample. Observers say it ranks among the most important discoveries seen by local prospectors, as the vein appears to run free gold with little oxide present.

Kingman Aria Dee Nsvada Prostectore Wildiewn Siaons Chesinhuevik Hailsanech Olf Mitteburt Wiith Nes Sarapin

Thieves Steal Trunks Filled With Whiskey at Lew Springs

Thieves raided the El Baye Southwest railway depot at Lew Springs. Two trunks containing whiskey were noted as intended for delivery to a Fort Huachuca actress. One trunk was found broken open with two cases of whiskey missing. The other trunk was taken. Tracks pointed toward Fort Muschura. The case was turned over to military authorities. Alfred Franklin announced a new internal revenue branch would open in Albuquerque.

Douglas, Beettn el Baye & Southwest- Iu Rafiequd Company Lew ’S Springs Amond Everly Poare Atelews Springs Fort Hua Phoenix Alfred Franklin Internal Revenue New Mexico Fles Albuquerque

Murphy Succeeds Glees as Phoenix Land Office Chief

John T Murphy, assistant chief of the contest division of the U S land office in this district, was appointed chief of the land office division succeeding H B Gibbs who resigned. Murphy has arrived at the land office in Santa Fe and takes over amid a community near Buena, Arizona. An address is listed for Ida M Totten in Tempe, Arizona.

Phoenix John T Murphy United States Land Fice BH. Gibbs Land Oace Murphy Santa, Te. X Decaea Buena Aria Ida M. Totten Tempe Arizona

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises $100 Reward

How's This offer promises one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh cured in thirty five years and proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the most reliable remedy. It claims to act through the blood and mucous surfaces and urges readers to take it now and send for testimonials and a free lead for samples.

Hall

Port Olive Declared Not Beverage by Client

Tucson reports Dr. A.K. Via fom state chemist declares a mixture of port wine and olive oil sold about two years ago as a medicine after protest. The opinion notes 19 percent alcohol and possible intoxicating effects, classifying the drink as a medicine rather than a beverage.

Tucson A. EK. Viafom College of Agriculture Agricultural Experiment ‘Station University of Arizona K 7 Moore Tan Vinson

Homestead Proof Filed for Hereford Land Claim

Oitre Nelson of Hereford Arizona filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a claim on part of the SEY SWh See Zs Nie NW SWI NWY Sere 3 Township 228 Range 213 G and SB Meridian. The filing was acknowledged before Jared D. Taylor US Commissioner at Biah on December 27. Claimant names and treaties list William Lyth Cassimer G It is John Dinwidie Carl N. Arizona JL. IRVIN pad. Nov 20 1929 Register.

Ena Suvems Oitre Nelson Hereford Arizona G & SB Meridian Jared D. Taylor U.S Biah

Summons to Superior Court in Cochise County Arizona

The State of Arizona summons a defendant to appear in the Superior Court of Arizona for Cochise County. The notice states the defendant must answer the complaint within twenty days after service, otherwise a default judgment may be entered. Court clerk James, with deputy J. P. Johnson, issues this November 1914 publication.

County of Cochine State of Arizona Fruttaian Arisona Cochise Ochine Sach State of Arizona Cochive Superior Court James J. P. Johnson Piret Pub

State Indemnity Land Selections Filed in Arizona

The State of Arizona has filed indemnity land selections under the 1916 act to select tract 3386042881 in T19S R0E Sec22. The office will receive protests or contests during the weeks and forward names to the General Land Office. Dated Phoenix October 28 1919 J L Irvin Register Scott White Receiver First publication November 2 1919.

Arizona ROE General Land Office Phoenix J. L. Irvin Register Scott White

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