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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1907

Page

4

Doings In the District Court in Tombstone Dec

The district court ran through numerous cases with delays due to absent witnesses and deferred rulings. Indictments included sorcery, assault with deadly weapon, and burglary, with trials and verdicts on Luther Price and Pablo Soto. Outcomes ranged from not guilty verdicts to sentences and retrials scheduled for later in December and January.

Moxdat Ralph Stewart Neewee WH Brown Cochise County Ve Au Grlin Hansen Et al Hansen Beer Gantens Bisbee Lowell Eet Dec John J Pearce BS Kaufman Pearce Mining Stevens Tombstone Aprie Powell Jax Powell United States G F Humbert Antonio Manerques Territory Wm Stack OA McDaniels Jesus E Mitina Justice Courts Chas Colem Robert Brooks Tommy Taylor Chris Vujeck Wer Sheppard Et al Dregene Medigovici Frank Blaswick

Arizona Railroads Are Prosperous

Despite nationwide financial strain, the Tucson division of the Southern Pacific reports freight tonnage 15 percent higher in 1907 than 1906, indicating real industrial vigor beyond stock market jitters. A separate incident notes Steve Seller of Winslow killed by accidental gun discharge just above the heart.

Tucson Southern Pacific Steve Seller Winslow

Loot that one Heyman will form company for promote

The Globe Mascot notes traveling man Heyman plans to form a company to exploit a large guano deposit near Fort Thomas, discovered by Wiley Holladay of Globe and partners. The cave is said to hold tons of fertilizer, and promoters are expected to profit from the find.

Globe Heyman Dix Fort Thomas Wiley Holladay

Territorial Fair Finances Announced By Public Examiner

Public Examiner Foster released figures showing receipts of 19,250.20 with 16,796.05 from admission fees. After expenses are paid, about 3,000 will remain in treasury with a current cash balance of 6,510.59 and roughly 5,000 to be paid out next year.

Foster

Increase in Calumet and Arizona Production Planned

A Houghton Michigan dispatch reports Calumet & Arizona will raise output by about 25 percent starting December 1 due to tight currency and cash flow issues. Officials refuse to discuss dividend actions, noting assets exist but no money advancing from metal sales agents.

Calumet & Arizona Cat It Ie

Wills Returns After Forgery Charge in Texas

Tom Wills came back from Palo Pinto County Texas where Sheriff WA Peak had held him a few days on a forgery charge alleged from years ago. He was bailed on bond pending trial and plans to return to his mining property in the Whets​tone area.

Tom Wills Palo Pinto County Texas WA Peak Wille Whetstoner

Territorial Topics Tersely Told

Mera proclaims freedom from diphtheria. The Santa Fe builds a new freight house at Holbrook. A hobo march toward Phoraix. Mericopia county residents prepare for a warm reception. Phoenix red light district cleared. Salt River valley oranges shipped to New York. A box car burglary near work sight nets nearly $100 in dry goods. Santa Fe and Arizona Hines report wage cuts to 1 a day. Freight and passenger rates steady. business strong. BF Yoakum seeks health at Winslow. A Lowell coroner’s jury aids in the murder case of Concepien Concha.

Hobo Iy Phoraix Mericopia County Ficwre Phoenix Red Light Salt River Valley New York Ork Yume Santa Fe Arizona

Southern Pacific Found Guilty in Cruelty to Livestock Case

A jury in the United States district court found Southern Pacific guilty on six charges of cruelty to animals for failing to feed and water sheep cattle and pine in transit between states. The company faced several related charges, some of which resulted in acquittals. Many animals originated from Arizona.

Enye Southern Pacific Unitedtates District Court Arizava

Dead Mexicans Alleged Revolutionists Near Benson

Trainmen report that two Mexican men killed about 15 miles east of Benson after a quarrel with Southern Pacific graders. The Mexicans are said to have sought enlistment and described profits if the Mexican republic’s government were overthrown. Conductor Clas Rolle was wounded in the ensuing fight.

Benson Fanta Republic of Mexico Tucson Clas Rolle Mexico

Old Ironsides reconstruction and local news update

Rebuilding the Constitution frigate proceeds with exact 18th century gun recreations. Also, Deputy Sheriff Porter McDonald transports insane detainee Cuca Morales to Phoenix after board adjudged her insane. Miners strike at Butte and Arizona Co. mines prompts wage dispute. Sasco Smelter to begin January 1 with 250 ton daily capacity under Imperial Copper Co. supervision.

Sherif Porter McDonald Phoenix Cuca Morales Sasco Imperial Copper Co Tombstone Consolidated Co Imperial Smelter

Higgins and visitors noted in Thursday's Daily report

Lee Thomas Higgins who was here on court matters returned to Babee today. Eva Wolcott came back yesterday from Douglas after a week with friends. Ex Mayor CA Overlock, a Lomnt store visitor from Douglas on court, buries. Melvin Swain returned that evening from Douglas after an extended visit with his sister. Henry Street and family returned to the Maquitlas Land & Cate de Co ranch today after a few days at the county evat. FL Harrington and others, excused jurors, were urging passengers today for their hot

Territory Luther Price AF Whitley Whitley Douglas Evane Drew Tory Kyle TB Wolf Staniger Genize F Fryeinger Parsone Jack Hetley EF Jones Leon Scarce Wm Clark Aaron John Kiemer TH Dunsdate Patrick Steppard Joe Morehead Henry Walker LM Parker Teeter Cobh Smith Jas F Cumming EC Palaprice al Hoagland JL Parker Holborn Nile 2A van Laven Godfrey Thatcher Reese English Frank Briggs Palio Soto Ben Bhrends Frank Bauer Lowell Peter Hansen Mombers Xty Dean Pablo Soto Territorial Penitentiary Supreme Court Wonn English Belen Ramirez Jesus Redreguez RG McBride George Caron Jed Lee Lee Shorty Davis Dee Thomas Sutherland Bisbee Thomas Higgins Babee CA Overlock Douglas On Court Buries Melvin Swain Pieter Alfred Henry Street Maquitlas Land & Cate de Co Ranch

Copper Belle Mining Co Tangles in Multiple Suits

The Copper Belle Mining Co of Gleeson faces several lawsuits involving claims totaling thousands of dollars. Mortgage interests amount to about $50,000, with Martin Costello of Tombstone holding the lien. Shanon Copper Co recently secured a bend in the property and may assume ownership after litigation clears. Paine, Weler & Coy and Deparqu Hunt & Monenss of New York are named in suits over note transfers.

Copper Belle Mining Co Gleeson Gums Weber & Co Boston Copper Pelle Co Glee Martin Costello Tombstone Shanon Copper Co Deparqu Hunt & Monenss New York

Bills Introduced For Single Statehood

A Washington dispatch reports nearly 100 bills introduced yesterday with all sent to committees after new senate assignments. No other business occurred. Most were private pension bills. two single statehood measures were opened by Teller for New Mexico and Stone for Arizona.

Washington Senate Teller New Mexico Stone Arizona

El Paso & Southwestern To Receive New Freight Engines

The first delivery of twenty coal burning freight engines for the eastern division is due in El Paso within a week to ten days. The firm benefits from its own Dawson coal fields, enabling cheaper coal for the locomotives and economy in operation.

el Paso & Southwestern el Paso Southwestern Dawson

G V G N Steel Bridges Finished on Gila Valley Line

Announcement reports completion of two large steel bridges on the Gila Valley Globe and Northern line crossing the Gila and the San Carlos river. The project cost about 200 000 with a large crew working over a year. Officials expect reduced winter delays from the troublesome Gila.

Gila Valley Globe & Northern Randulph Gil San Carlos Rairoad Gila

Tucson Jail Is Filled With Hoboes

The Star reports a hobo season in Tucson with nightly pickups by police. City jail is crowded as roaming, happy go lucky men are brought in, filling the facility to capacity.

Tucson

Incoming passengers and local visits noted in district court day

Friday's Daily reports John Cowan and wife of Lowell as incoming passengers while others depart for Bieber Isher and Douglas with plans to return tomorrow. George Stable travels to Black Diamond after a short visit. E F White postmaster of Gleacon is in town for a few days visiting friends. J K Poe of Cananos recently stopped to see friends before returning home.

John Cowan Lowell Wall George Stable Black Diamond White Gleacon

Arizona Delegate Introduces Many Bills in House

Washington dispatch reports Arizona delegate Mark Smith introduced multiple bills. They include authorizing federal exchange of railroad bonds in Pima County, permitting Gila County to issue bonds for a district court complex, funding clerk and judge positions, leasing mineral lands, and paying certain railway bonds in Coconino. Also proposed are pension increases for several named individuals. The article notes a local businessman and a woman from Canille visiting briefly.

Washington Mark Smith Arizona United States Certelt Honda Pima County Gila County Foterice Coconino County Territory of Geo. W. Kanter Kimeleas Kendall Cornelius H. Keyes James Renshaw Jos M Jarmillo Sophia Ans Dre Jos C Shackleford

Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Firet National Bank

Notice is given that the annual meeting of stockholders of the Firet National Bank of Tomtetone will be held at the bank at 3 o'clock on Tuesday the 7th day of January. T. S. Braxpr, Cashier.

Firet National Bank of Tomtetone Tueday Las

Mining Patent Applications for Sadie and Grenadier Lodes

Notice that Thomas P. Fone of Lemtanees Cockcounty Ansons Territory has applied for patents to the Sadie Lode, Sadie No. 2, and Grenadier Lodes in Cochise County Arizona. The descriptions specify corner bearings, measurements, and areas totaling 19 42 acres for Sadie, 17.596 acres for Sadie No 2, and 20.063 acres for Grenadier, with locations recorded in Book 18 and tied to adjoining mines and patentees. The notice lists survey details, corner references, and adjacent claimants, and is signed by Lyman W. Wakefield, register, with legal counsel Pickett & Howman.

United States Fooraue Angora Thomas P Fone Lemtanees Cockcounty Ansons Erriory Catia Bening Sadie Lode Sadie Soritwest Datta Page &G Recorder Cote Eeusty Aruna Abd Warnekros Carratt Umarveye Thoeas Owen Martin Costello Jobe Pearce Sussey Lyman W. Wakefield Egister Pickett & Howman Anomeys Chaiawane

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