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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1916

Page

8

Fear uprising of Indians on reservation

Globe report on an Indian uprising threat following a murder on the White Mountain Reservation prompts U S officials to deploy Deputy Marshal J J Keegan and B F Crawford from Globe. Two cavalry detachments are stationed at Fort Apache while authorities await further word on the crime and tribal attitude.

Globe Dec United States J.J. Keegan B. F. Crawford White Mountain Indian Reservation Thomas United States Marshals Office Phoenix Don Willits Keegam Opee United State Cavalry Fort Apache

Alleged Minors Forced into Army in Arizona Case

In Tucson the district court heard habeas corpus writs to release Karl Jacobson and Jy Chiarson of Safford from Army duty. Fathers claim both youths were underage when enlisted and coerced by threats. Chiarson alleged age 16 and forced under penalty of Fort Leavenworth imprisonment. Officers Roach and Tuthill named as holdouts at Naco. Hearing set for Monday.

Tucson Dec Ley United States Service Chiarson United States Fort Leavenworth Alain E H. Roach A. M. Tuthill Naco Jacobson

Ancient Tubac May Be Depopulated

The ancient Tubac town in Santa Cruz county may be depopulated due to ejectment proceedings over Boca float No 3 Spanish grant. About seven inhabitants and nearby settlers are defendants in the case brought by James E. Bouldin Helen L. Bouldin and associates. The suit mirrors prior actions by other heirs and was aided by local attorney Joan H Campbell. A separate notice offers a $5 reward for a lost branded pony near Douglas from Ramon Granado Tombstone Arizona.

Tucson Tubac Arizora Boca Santa Cruz County James E. Bouldin Helen L. Bouldin Kanwar City David Bouldin

Prohibition Proclamation Pending From Arizona Governor

Phoenix readers await a lengthy proclamation after voters approved the dry measure. Secretary Osborn filed a certificate confirming the prohibition, with Governor set to sign once the document is properly written. Work began immediately and will continue until the form is complete.

Phoenix Arizona Osborn

Mexican Soldiers Clash With Militia at Naco

Mexican soldiers crossed the line into Naco and clashed with Arizona National Guard members. Gunfire occurred off and on through the night. The Americans detained the soldiers, said to have been brought by Gen Calles from Hermosillo after intoxication, then sent them back across the border.

Naco Dec Arizona National Guard Mexico Calles Hermosillo Sonora

University isolates land for military camp in Coronado Forest

Washington officials recommended excluding 500 acres from Coronado National Forest for University of Arizona use as a military camp and testing station. The site near Sabine Canyon offers spring encampment suitability at moderate elevation, with another nearby site for a biology school at Soldiers Camp at higher altitude.</s>

Washington Lane Houston Witvon Coronado National Forest University of Arizona Sabine Canyon University Biological School Soldiers’ Camp KB. von Klein-Smid Associated Press

State v Connors Trial Proceeding In Superior Court

The State rested before noon in the State v. Mike Connors trial as defense began calling witnesses. By late afternoon about seven witnesses had testified with further arguments anticipated and the jury to receive the case tomorrow. Marie Crane pleaded guilty to bootlegging and received a two year suspended sentence. Hansen and Green also pled guilty yesterday and await sentencing. Several liquor selling cases were set for hearing during the current term.

Mike Connors Superior Court Marie Crane WG. Hansen Joseph Green

Shriners hold annual election in Phoenix

Arizona Shriners gathered for El Zaribab Temple yearly meeting in Phoenix. Officers elected for the coming year included Henry A. Morgan as Illustrious Potentate, Neill E Bailey as Chief Rabban, A G Hulett as Assistant Rabban, Epes Randolph as High Priest and Prophet, Vic E Hanny as Oriental Guide, George N. Luhrs as treasurer, and J J Sweeney as recorder. Imperial Council delegates named were J J Sweeney, George A. Mintz, and Shirley Christy, with former delegates J J Sweeney, Shirley Christy, and Victor E Hanny. The evening closed with a banquet and entertainment following the business session.

Phoenix Arizona el Zaribab Henry A. Morgan Willcox A. Minn Neill E Bailey Jerome Habban A. G. Hulett Rabban Neill E. Bailey Epes Randolph Tucson Vic E. Hanny Oriental Guide George N.ick. Luhrs J J. Sweeney Imperial Council J. J. Sweeney George A. Mintz Shirley Christy J. J Sweeney Victor E. Hanny

Walls Collapse At Fargo Building Construction

Portions of the east south and west walls of the new Welle Fargo building collapsed around noon, injuring four workers. None seriously hurt. Officials blame rapid wall construction and early roof support application for the accident.

GLOBE Welle Fargo Shawere

Lettuce Shipments Begin as East Markets Readied

Railroad officials estimate over 90 cars of lettuce will be shipped east from Glendale with more than 2000 acres in lettuce. The crop is expected to average about 10 per cent and first shipments are planned around January 1.

East Glendale Dee

Boy Loses Eye In Accident At Local Site

Dec. 7 in Bisbee a 12 year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nicholas of Mason Hill, sustained a severe eye injury while playing last week. He was removed to Phoonk for treatment and placed under a specialist’s care where doctors found the eye too badly damaged to save.

Bisbee Ltte Fred Nichola Mason Hill Phoonk

Land Selections Filed by State Land Commission in Phoenix

Land selections totaling 24 754 acres were filed this morning in Phoenix by the state land commission. The entries include 7 505 86 acres for university purposes 1 964 16 acres for normal schools 5 20018 acres for bond principal and interest payments in several counties 3 360 acres for agricultural and mechanical colleges and 334 677 acres for the insane asylum.

Phoenix Deep Local Land Office State Land Commission Yavapai Maricopa Coconino Pima Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges Insane Asylum

Drift and Boundary Fences for Chiricahua Coronado Forest Planned

Local forestry officials in Tucson outline plans to fence ranges in the Chiricahua Coronado national forest next year under Hugh M. Bryan. Surveys were made on the Huachu ca and Santa Rita divisions with more to follow. Benefits to cattlemen are cited as numerous.

Tucson Chiricahua-Coronado National Forest Hugh M. Bryan Huachuca Santa Rita National Forest

Daisies and KK Club Elect Officers in Tombstone Notes

Daisy Club elected officers for three months and planned a Mexican all-Boston supper at Mrs H L Hutchison home. KK K Club met at Camila Dalgleish residence with Frank Demarest honored and plans for December 15 at Norma Barr’s home. Special Examiner George W Cline of the Bureau of Pensions arrived for data from county records. Grant Warner joined the Bunker Hill Assay Office replacing Lawrence Jackson.

Daisy Club Emma Bishop Minnie Sanders Frances Statiger Mildred Marrs Mae Thiel H. L. Hutchison Camila Dalgleish Frank Demarest Tombstone Norma Barr George W. Cline Bureau of Pensions Los Angeles Mr. Uline Old Tombstone Cochise County Bisbee and Douglas ASSAY Grant Warner Bunker Hill

Rutherford Seeks Senate Presidency in 1917 Session

Phoenix December reports Senator Charles H. Rutherford, newly elected to represent Yavapai County, arrived for a brief stay and declared his candidacy for president of the Arizona Senate. He asserts northern support while rivals Winsor and Clearidge split the south, predicting an economical, productive 1917 session.

Phoenix Chas. H. Rutherford Yavapai County Senate Rutherford Jerome Hin Mulford Winsor Yuma William Clearidge Graham County

Ant Stray Cattle Brought Over Line From Sonora

About 220 head of stray cattle valued at 35 dollars each were brought across the border from Sonora into southern Pima County and are now held in pasture near the line. Permits have been secured from the Mexican and U.S. governments and Arizona authorities. Fifteen stockowners are involved in the herd.

Sonora State Department Mec Fedieu Rascheva Pima County Arizona

Evans Returns From Tucson on Court Business

Manager Harry Evans of the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company returned home tonight after a few days in Tucson on business before the federal court.

Harry Evans Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company Tucson Federat Court

Local changes in residences and community notes

Friday’s notices list residents moving into vacant homes among Fremont and Labrosse streets, with John Garrett family moving beside the courthouse. Local Shriners elect Henry A. Moreau of Willcox as Potentate for 1917, and a Good Roads Boosters ball set for December 25 in Gage Hall. Also mentions a cold night, damaged pipes, and community visits to Bisbee and Tucson.

Gage Hall Good Roads Boosters Art Lerplehore

The Devil's Boliloquy by Harry E Scott

A satirical monologue imagines the devil reflecting on humanity and vice. He catalogs groups he avoids and mocks corrupt figures across society while noting a line between his own vileness and certain human sins. In the end he concedes a shred of self-respect despite his nature.

Janitor Found Guilty in Mail Theft Case

Ventura Miranda, janitor at Nogales post office, was found guilty by a four member jury in the United States district court for thefts from the mails. The verdict came late yesterday afternoon in the Tucson division.

Tucson Dec. S United States District Court Ventura Miranda Nogales

Masterpiece booked by Sheflin for January show

The Giacomo Brothers secure a major feature in January with a screen version of Harold Bell Wright’s The Eyes of the World. Clune production represented by John J. Holland, owner of the Georgia Minstrels. Holland also announces The Birth of a Nation and The Little Girl Next Door for Tombstone. The Eyes of the World runs in four reels with a full company, operator, and musicians, promising a banner night in 1916 1917 show season and drawing regional audiences.

Giacomo Brothers Harold Bell Wright Clune Mr. Clune John J. Holland Georgia Alvo

Insurance Men Here Visit For 191 Production Totals

Alf Parker and J R Price of Phoenix agencies for Intermountain Life Insurance report 4,000,000 in written, issued and paid business this year. Parker named largest Arizona personal writer with 409,000. Intermountain paid 5,000 to James Sanders of Turner for his wife’s death and 2,000 to William Oliver of Douglas for Edgar Oliver’s death. policies under a year old.

Alf. Parker J. R. Price Rice and Price Company of Phoenix Intermountain Life Insurance Company Salt Lake A. F. Parker Arizona The Intermountain James A. Sanders Turner William P. Oliver Douglas Edgar Oliver

Turner Rancher Visits Town on Business

Frank Jana renowned Turner rancher was in town yesterday on business matters. Wanted young man to represent largest wholesale liquor dealers west of Chicago on attractive commission basis. Address Box 588 San Francisco.

Frank Jana Turner Chicago San Francisco

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Hinson Thomas Bay More Ramon Granado Leroy Ladd Coronado National Forest University Shriners Jackson Fremont Street CN. Holmes William Hughes J. A. Ivey E W Croser Ilew Street el Zariba Henry A. Moreau Air John Garrett Court House ToNour Order of the Eastern Star ANE Mrs. Baker F. C. Baker Turquoise Frank S. Douglas Garland Coffee Jim Moorehead Connors Shettin Hall Masonica Hall George Ivey Hunker Hill Machine Shops Mr. Ivey A. H. Gardner Huachuca Water Company Waco Texas Mr. Gardner Republicans Co |Chise Allan Jaynes Texas City Cordia Harry E. Scott Slate Man Cribbed Good Harvest Hell Sol P.O Sheflin H. L. Phillips H. L. Phillips Artists’ Cabinet Knight-Campbell Music Co Denver, Colorado Everything Musical West
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