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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1914

Page

4

Notice of Land Claim by Santa Fe Pacific Raiload Co

Notice is given that Santa Fe Pacific Raiload Company by John HM Page of Phoenix, Arizona, claims a tract described as Section 5 and NW of Section, Range under the act of January 4. Protest must be filed by January 1, 1915. Thomas F. Weedin, Register. First pub Nov 29, 1914.

Phoenix Arion Kemater Santa Fe Pacific Raiload Company John ‘Hm Page Arisona Jane Thomas F Weedin Department of the Water United States Land Office Ansoon Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company J H Page Arrows Zona Thomas F. Weedin

Notice of Land Selections in Arizona 1914

United States Land Office notices in Phoenix announce selections under the June 20 1910 act and the 1873 treaty era acts. Descriptions cover NW SW Section 15 Township 8 East Gand BM and multiple tracts in Maricopa Pima Yavapai and Coconino counties. Protests or counterclaims must be filed by January 18 1915 with affidavits detailing adverse claims or mineral character concerns.

of Arizona Maricopa Pima Yavapai Coconivo Nowa Sw Ahingass General Land Office Phoenix Arizona

First Nations Beak of Tomb tone stockholders meet

The regnier serial meeting of the stockholders of the First Nations Beak f Tomb tone for the election ae for the trespection of Other legitimate business will be held at the banking house t Tomb tone Arizona on Tuesday January 12 1915 at 3 o clock pm. T and Brandt Cashier.

Regnier T Tomb Tone Arizona Twesdle T.&. Brandt

Revenue Stamp Act and Land Business Notice

Phoenix December 18 circular from Washington directs T F Weedin US land office to follow the internal revenue act approved October 22 to raise revenue and regulate details through December 31 1918. Certificates of description required by law are specified in this act.

Phoenix Birdus Register T. F. Weedin United States Land Office Washington Internal Revenue Act Internal Revenue

Prohibition Amendment Fight Opens in Federal Court

In Phoenix on December 17 three complaints were filed by Adams Hotel Company Owl Drug & Candy Company Meltner Brothers against county attorneys and sheriffs over a statewide prohibition amendment. The suit argues the amendment violates the Fourteenth Amendment and is not self executing. A temporary restraining order is sought to prevent the amendment taking effect January 1.

Phoenix Peiertey Adams Hotel Company Owi Deng & Candy Company of Pree Meltner Brothers Owl Co Meltrer Brother Wiley E Jones

Proclamation Declaring Arizona Laws Adds Amendments and Acts

Phoenix December proclamation enacts two constitutional amendments and seven new acts. It includes a liquor prohibition amendment and a veto power clause, with referendum impact on a pardons and paroles board measure. Public issues center on governor Hunt supporters invoking the referendum to challenge executive limits.

Phoenix Arizona Board of Pardons and Paroles Friends of Hunt

Arizona Burros In Great Demand This Friday

Arizona burros are in high demand with thousands to be shipped from Phoenix to Europe for war needs. Thompson Valley broker WC. Beckman in Prescott finalizes a major deal to move stock to Phoenix and onward to Europe. Buyers center operations in Phoenix while assembling several thousand head for export. The text notes a revived Western Yavapai County interest in roundups and potential profits for successful handlers.

Arizona Phoenix Europe WC. Beckman Thompson Valley Prescott Yavapai

Exhibit of Arizona road work at Gray congress in Chicago

An extensive exhibit shows Arizona road work and highway materials at the Gray Annual Congress of the American Road Association in Chicago. State Engineer Lamar Cobb heads the exhibit and was elected to the executive committee to draft resolutions to secure federal aid for state highway construction. Shirley of Maryland was named president and Fletcher of California vice president of the new organization.

Maerials Chicago Lamar Cobb Cobb Washington Shirley Maryland Fletcher California

Stop Fire Across Line At Naco Demonstration Expanded

Washington reports a new demonstration of U S resolve to halt firing by Mexican factions at Naco Arizona. Secretary ordered reinforcements including three infantry regiments and three artillery batteries. About 11 cavalry troops plus 24 guns will aid Naco defense with three days for compliance before shelling Mexican positions. Troops originate from Texas coastal ports and Fort Sill Oklahoma.

Washington United States Naco Son Badier Taskar Ho Arizona Maytorena Galveston Texas City Fort Sill Oklahoma

Carnation Party for Col. Weedin Aged 60

Phoenix dispatch describes Col. Weedin of the U. S. Land Office receiving sixty carnations on his birthday. Dignitaries and former clerk James Lavin donated blooms as colleagues praised his long career. The piece blends celebration with a tangential note about land patent taxes and revenue stamps under the 1910 act.

Phoenix Thontes Weedin Register Weedin United States Land Office James P Lavin Lavin Col. Weedin

Toe Big Dance Gage Hall Christmas Eve by Gut's Basketball Club

The note announces a big Christmas Eve dance at Gage Hall hosted by the Gut's Basketball Club with promise of a good time. County Attorney W C G Gilmore, returning from St Marys and planning court work in Tombstone, greets the day with a smile after a brief trip.

Gage Hall Gut's CG Gilmore Pawenger St Marys Hine

Prohibition Case Goes to Los Angeles Judges to hear injunction

Three United States judges from Arizona and California will hear an interlocutory injunction against the prohibition amendment in Los Angeles Monday morning. Regardless of the decision, the unfavored side will appeal to the U S Supreme Court. Attorney A C Baker for the Temperance Alliance filed an answer seeking dismissal on general grounds. The matter is in litigation, which may prevent enforcement of Arizona prohibition provisions until trial.

United States W.H Sawtelle Arizona Ross United States District Welborn California Los Angeles United States Supreme Court A. C. Baker The Temperance Alliance Federal

Alledged cattle rustlers bound for hearing in Tombstone

Six men from Turner and surrounding areas were brought to Tombstone for a preliminary hearing and placed under bonds of 500 dollars each to appear before Judge Godfrey on the 28th of this month. Registered at the Arlington hotel were Cy Byrne Phoenix J E Kane George McLane Will Kane Bart Landers Turner R M Miller Palo Alto Cal L J Childers Realto and H A Shell Tucson. Benson visitor B Maier of Benson is in the city and will proceed to Hisbee for business with B Maier and Brother. Phoenix visitors Charles H McArthur of McArthur Bros Co distributors of the Jeffery car John J Jamison CW Martin and FR Crandal of the National Cash Register Co passed through town en route home from Globe via the Borderland route. They stayed about three hours and spoke of the Borderland route being in good shape for the run. The trip was for pleasure and to try out a Je Mery ix.

Tombstone Turner Godfrey Arlington Arlington Hotel Cy Byrne Phoenix J. E. Kane George McLane Will Kane Bart Landers R.M. Miller Palo Alto Cal L Charles H. McArthur McArthur Bros. Co Jeffery John J. Jamison CW. Martin FR. Crandal National Cash Register Co Enoute Globe Gila Valley Je Mery ix

Mighty Hunters Return With Prizes From Huachuca

Tombstone trio Fred Bennett James Mares and Grant Warner returned from two weeks in the Huachuca mountains with two deer. Warner bagged an eight point buck Marrs took a six pointer Bennett finished empty handed after a long all day hunt. They carried home heads for proof and feasted on the spoils at camp before returning home.

Fred Bennett James Mares Grant Warner Tombstone Huachuca Mountains Marrs Cook Earth Warner Bennett Fred Ward Muulligan

Per Cent Law Challenge in Arigona Labor Statute Case

An Austrian cook Mike Risch sues in US court to block enforcement of the Arigona anti alien labor law adopted in the November election. He alleges the law requiring at least eighty percent of workers to be American citizens violates the Fourteenth Amendment. Risch claims he is barred from employment and seeks relief from discharge.

United States Mike Risch William ‘Fruax Risch

Arizona's reprieves extend sentences in six cases

The Florence bunying bee is canceled for December 19 and four of six men who died that day receive reprieves to March 19. Rodrigues Chaves and Perez gains commuted life terms after scrutiny by the Attorney General. Persita’s case is sent to the Supreme Court for review. Governor Hunt expands pardons and paroles while reshaping Arizona’s penal oversight and public notices.

Wiley E. Jones Hanor Hunt Rate Ilunor Persita Supreme Court Charles Shaffer Globe William Campbell Prescott Ernest W. Lewis Shaffer Fiist Frank C. Laine Board of Pardons and Paroles FE Denools

Arizona mining leaders convene as new chapter forms

A Arizona miners organization gathers for its first regular session with directors from every county. The Arizona chapter of the American Mining Congress will meet in Phoenix, while checks cashed by TP Hopkins in Tucson are being pursued by Pima county officers. Four forged checks, signed Joe Graf, were linked to the suspect's escape.

Dr Bridge Arizona Masonic Order J. N. Gaines King J. A. Ivey A.C. Karger Treasures JH McPherson A. Wentworth Wm McSparrow H P. Johnson J. E James Tarbell Sentinel Bridges Uning Ariz Na Winers American Maing Congress Philfix Pima County TP. Hopkins Tucson Consolidated National Bank Arizona National Bank Joe Graf

Southern Arizona Fair association plans big buildout

S J Barkley and J B Ryland preside over a fornii nute guarantee totaling 5100 to complete all fair facilities including grandstand fence and pavilions by the 1915 fair. Grandstand race slated for New Year’s Day and entry opens for land near Vail in Pima county. Child Choked to Death in Douglas, Moorhead infant dies after mother leaves her to hang clothes. recovery impossible.

Fornii Nute S. J . Barkley J. B. Ryland al “Dona Julian Alt Tucson Southern Arizona Pair Association Charles Moorhead Douglas

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