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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1916

Page

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Inventor’s compact letter envelope draws Arizona interest

Ro1 Moore, an agent in Tombstone, unveils a perforated compact letter and envelope design aimed at saving paper and time in correspondence. The device combines letterhead with a perforated envelope flap, enabling carbon imprinting and quick mailing, with seven patented models and rights already sold to Oklahoma and Arizona streams.

Cochise County Moore Arizona Kaye Ratimad Tombstone Los Angeles United States Oho Bir Moores

Tombstone Miner Dies From Missed Hole Accident

Guadala pese Flores died after drilling into a missed hole at the Oregon Shaft while working on the 210 foot level. A blast injured him in the stomach and he died after hours of unsuccessful medical care. The coroner held an inquest and will reconvene Monday with state mine inspectors notified.

Guadalupe Flores Oregon Flores Tombstone W. A. Fowler Porter Jaw

Removal of Bisbee Courthouse Battle In Cochise County

Community leaders denounce moves to relocate the county seat to the Mexican border. Douglas supporters push a special election while Bisbee residents warn of tax burdens and loss of business as they rally to keep Tombstone area towns united against shifting power to Douglas and the border.

Douglas Croede Manip- Corbiee Washington Bishee Ghefus Tnele Sam Deng Court House Phoenix Cochise County Benson Willcox Tombstone Eac Dragoons

Hung Jury in Hansen Case and Pleas of Guilty in Court

After a day and a half of deliberations the jury in the Hansen and White case reported they could not reach a verdict and were dismissed. The State vs. John E B Conley was dismissed, while several defendants pled guilty to selling liquor and received sentences including James Leroy two months hard labor and 150 dollar fine with two years suspended. Jr. McDonald seven months and 25 dollars with two years suspended. Chick Butler six months and 50 dollars. Angello Mandia three months and 25 dollars. A special venue of eight jurors was ordered to report on Monday. Several divorce and probate matters were also heard.

Hanson White John EB. Conley James Leroy Jr. McDonald Chick Butler Angello Mandia

Next Lyceum at Sheflin Promises Bright Thought

The Sheflin Lyceum plans to present Dr Elliott A Boyle next Friday night. The prologue cites Boyle as a blend of scholarship and oratory, delivering witty eloquence and purposeful discourse to inspire local progress and understanding.

Lyceum Sheflin Dr. Boyle Elliott A. Boyle the Sheflin

Benson Newsman Sees Progress and Dance Plans

Editor C. L. Rucker of the Benson Signal visited the county seat, noting Benson’s steady progress and surrounding area rapid settlement. He mentioned several auto parties planned for Saturday to attend the Christmas Good Roads dance, praising Tombstone’s robust support for such events.

C. L. Rucker Benson Signal

What Bisbee Thinks About County Seat Removal

An editorial in the Bisbee Review applauds W A McSparrow for rebuking a Douglas citizen proposing moving Cochise County Court House from Tombstone. The piece praises McSparrow’s rhetoric, arguing Tombstone’s courthouse should remain, with fanciful language depicting civic loyalty and regional pride.

Bisbee

Phantom Wild Horses Promoters Face $1,000,000 Claim

Dec 1 Omaha report on a government lawsuit against the Omaha Land and Investment company and United States Livestock company over phantom wild horses sold on a government reservation in Coconino county Arizona. Witnesses include M E Silvius of SiIvius Investment Sioux Falls SD Ben Fidler of Salem SD and John Sinclair cattleman of Fish Staff Arizona. Government rest expected tomorrow as 68 witnesses testified.

Omaha M. E. Silvius Silvius Investment Company Sioux Falls SL. D Omaha Land and Investment Company United States Livestock Company Coconino County Arizona Silvius Highmore 3. D Ben Fidler Salem Los Angeles John Sinclair Fishstaff J. Sidney Smith Smith A. O. Perry

Main Line Wreck Delays Trains After Early Morning Incident

All trains on the EP and SW lines were delayed by a wreck on the main line near Columbus New Mexico early this morning. The Drummer's special journal broke causing three cars to ditch and significant track damage. Eight hours elapsed before repairs. No serious injuries reported. The first mail to arrive is due this evening.

EP & SW Columbus N. M

Tombstone Greetings From McSparrow in Tombatone

A fragmentary 19th century sounding line delivers a ritualistic tribute. It mentions Tombstone and a figure named McSparrow, with reverent language and a ceremonial tone. The text conveys sympathy for a Douglas citizen and a harsh penalty described as obliterating.

Douglas Cptc McSparrow Tombatone Tombstone McSparron

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Fas Stam House Atlantic Hunt Plogetat Plogetaff Rough Riders Rin” Smith Hood Ranch Sal- Tar Spring Valley Fulioe Hua Ling Board of Supervisors Phil Hansen NSON Sturdevant Bisbee Review Today W. A. McSparrow Prospector Cocnke County Court Curse Agamemnon MeSparron Prithee Biabee Hantom Wild Horses
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