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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1913
Page
3
A compressed ledger of deeds mortgages and chattel liens including Delphie Esteliff and others. It notes Bank of Douglas to Pran and others, realty transfers in Bisbee and Douglas, mortgage satisfactions and a claim of possessory right, plus mining props and notices of administration.
Seven men now in Florence prison face death or murder sentences with Garcia among them. Garcia was sentenced Saturday in Phoenix for murder of Officer Harrie after a denied new trial motion. Governor Hunt has granted reprieves until after November elections. others wait in the appellate process.
A War Department estimate outlines new construction for Fort Huachuca Texas Fort Sam Houston and Fort Huachuca plan includes six troops of 12 men each for officers quarters and barracks four troop barracks and machine gun placen and band quarters. Total project cost 250040 dollars with funds available for city quarters and subsquent double quarters.
The plan envisions damming the Colorado River near a Grand Canyon point to create a reservoir several miles wide and six miles long. A power station would supply electricity to Arizona and northern Mexico for mines farms and industry, with Ralph Dem ero leading years of development and Chamber of Commerce reporting the project locally.
A Monday report from Dal lists attendees from Bisbee and Tombstone visiting the county seat for memorials and meetings. Attendees include Anaris McCarthy and Jack Veatry, attorney 8 K Williams, and Deputy Sheriff Reed, with several seeking citizenship and county road talks.
Rail users expect shifts as El Paso Southwestern gains freight access to Tuccor and El Paso lines. Rumors say the Orient road will run trains east of Alpine soon, with earlier start for Taccon West and Phoenix aiming to join the Southwest map within eighteen months. Yuma should reach service after work starts, completing the long anticipated through line.
In November thirty homesteads in Arizona and New Mexico were listed under the Forest Homestead Act of 1906 with the Department of Interior for opening to entry on recommendation of the District Forester. Lands lie in Green National Forests and total 1978 acres.
Sulphur Spring Valley notes report Fritts and family arriving in Coch ee from Ballinger Texas with household goods and implements and taking a claim miles south of town. D W Brown, George Bistobart, and Andy Bumpus lease on the Mary as work proceeds. Paul Shattuck and two others mine on the Atlanta property of Brown brothers, with about one carload of ore ready for shipment. Tom Patterson, Monroe Patterson and G H Kelly of White Chiricahua mount hunters departed a week ago for a fifteen day expedition.
Louie Gong a Chinese gardener from Fairbanks died after a wagon collision in Tombstone canyon on Sunday. His neck yoke broke causing the wagon to crash into a telephone pole and trap him between pole and wagon. Gong, 30, had visited Bisbee regularly for vegetables for five years. His funeral was held in Bisbee and he was buried in City Cemetery.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved Postmaster General Gurreson s plan to raise parcel post weight limits in the first and second zones from 20 to 50 pounds to admit books, while reducing rates in the third through sixth zones. The commission asserts the changes will boost public service if revenue covers costs, noting expenses and statistics indicate revenue will exceed costs.
Excerpt ponders the tame life full of trial and temptation. It notes how birth and death shape judgments of a person, with society labeling behavior from youth to old age. It critiques hypocritical pieties and the double standards tied to wealth, charity, and success.
An odd compact item notes a quirky theme with pirates and a twist on pain relief marketed in a vintage tone. The brief hints at a promotional feel and a playful, possibly nonsensical headline style typical of a clipped-era newspaper card.
Deputy Sheriff A W Howe returned from Phoenix with Rendall admitted to the asylum. Christmas spirit grows in camp as stores display holiday goods. Notables visiting include Attorney J Williams from Bisbee and ex supervisor Ja McCabe from the Huschucas. Rainfall in November measured six and one eighth inches. A women’s EP &SW group hosted a lively morning gathering for Mrs Struthers, followed by a lunch and a visit to local landmarks. Arthur Latley attended the funeral of August Baron.
The McNeal Co operative Gaming company finishes a season with output reaching 6,000 cans double last year. Tomatoes dominate production, canned whole and sold at a premium due to steam cooking. Purchases are by Phelps Dodge Mercantile Co, Bisbee, and McNeal Mercantile Co. The company plans a dedicated building and larger output next season. A stockholders meeting is slated for December 16 alongside the McNeal fair and agricultural exhibit train visit.
An explosion at a Morenci quarry killed four workers. Names listed include Bernardino Jacobo Frenesco Mdiva Nives Carilio Eres Tim Gallegos M Lande l HA Deyo. Chadwick and Deyo of Taccon were contractors on site. One worker was reportedly tamping explosive powder into a hole when the blast occurred.
Wednesday’s report lists Judge F M Doso a visitor from Ivoigiee 00 mat'ere before the court. Deputy Clerk B Witton and surveyor McNeish are in town on business. George Hodgson Copper Queen superintendent calls on Copper Queen business. Keith Preston returns from Douglas. Mary M Costello visits for several days to oversee Tucson property interests.
By order of the supervisors Yuma County sets aside 1000 dollars marking the last portion of a 75000 dollar fund to build a bridge over the Colorado on the southern highway. Arizona and the APA provided 25000 each with California to contribute similarly while Imperial County San Diego and Los Angeles raised smaller amounts and the remaining 1000 was made available today.
Yesterday was the final deadline to pay county taxes at the courthouse and a long line formed as offices opened. The crowd pressed to settle before penalties attach, with County Treasurer Hick announcing ongoing efforts to collect and penalties to follow for those still unsettled.
The United States Geological Survey notes a withdrawal of about 9 787 acres in the Warren mining district Arizona to study a deep seated copper deposit with no surface discovery yet. Exploration and entry possible under mining laws. later 1280 acres restored. The decision hinges on expensive deep drilling and shafting.
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