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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1916
Page
1
The Cochise Citizen essays for capital punishment, arguing the new law ensures equal penalties, rejects pardons for the innocent, and cites Biblical precedent. It compares hangings to Christian teachings, defends life imprisonment without pardon, and warns against hasty executions and wrongful death.
In Phoenix on December 22 a net gain of votes for Campbell arose from the gubernatorial inspection. The second shift worked today inspecting ballots with inspector Walton overseeing both shifts. The ore sweep aims to complete the Yuma county ballot inspection this afternoon while Maricopa county room shift continues. Readings yesterday and today show equal counts, no report on overall character of the canvass.
Miami December 17 Fred Wick a miner for Inspiration Consolidated Company was killed and another man seriously injured as well as three workers with minor injuries after a man fell into a missed hole at about 2 20 p m The injured were taken to Miami Inspiration hospital Wick was American while the other workers were said to be foreigners Justice of the Peace McEachren acting as coroner has been notified and an investigation is under way.
In Flagstaff area, a can of Young catfish was received by John Fram to stock Lake Mary, while Forest Supervisor J D Guthrie accepted black bass from the U S hatchery for Mormon Lake. Lake Mary has thrived since prior stocking and Mormon Lake, the largest nearby, will gain new fish despite its current lack. M.K. Sipe of Benson, Ariz.
The Christmas Good Roads Dance is near sold out as locals and surrounding towns send boosters and funds. Music by a cited local orchestra will be donated to cut costs, aiding road repairs for Tombstone Charleston road and a river bridge project. The board of supervisors will bid the bridge on Jan 2, with anticipated funds boosting traffic and trade after completion. Attorney Lyman H. Hays of Willcox attends court business.
In Tempe early today two burglaries occurred at McNary drug store and Jones cash store. Thieves used pass keys and knocked off safe knobs with a hammer. At the drug store they fled before finishing. at the Jones place two explosive charges blew the safe, netting about $450, heard by a night operator who did not alert authorities.
Urgent telegrams sent to Supervisor Estill and Sheriff Forbes by Clarkstown businessmen request increased police presence after threats from J W W and other undesirables tied to the strike group and town headquarters. The notices warn of arson threats against the town and endanger Sam Clark and others connected to the townsite.
Tombstone Rifle Club members will shoot annual records tomorrow at the local range under President L C Lockwood Secretary John Walker and Range Marshal B A Hughes. By year end every member must shoot 50 rounds for a record or be in good standing. those who comply may buy guns and ammo when allowed. Other items note Clarkstown unrest and Wolcott's Christmas closeout at cost.
In a county recount led by Judge F B Laine, 487 ballots were inspected for the sheriff race. Slaughter leads by 19 after doubtful votes are resolved, with totals 908 for Slaughter and 881 for Cash.
Reports from Safford say three Mexican prisoners at the Solomonville road camp attempted to escape last night. Buckshot fired by guards killed Jesus Rodriguez and wounded another inmate, with one more prisoner unhurt. Rodriguez had been sent to Florence prison in September for arthritis.
At last night’s meeting the Order of Eastern Star appointed and installed its officers for the ensuing year. W M Maude H. Ross W P L W A McSparrot A M Katheryn G. Hutchison Cond Nellie L Dalgreten A C Alle G Sparkes Lee Theodora H Fowler Treas Ellen L Harwood Chap R B Vallance Adah Angelina Gray Ruth Gloria M P Woolery Esther Ruth E Evans Martha Juanita W McMahon Elects Lillian L Hughart Marshal Flora E Johnson Musician G H McMahon Warder Elizabeth McPherson Sen H P Johnson. The Masonic bodies have since elected and installed their officers for King Solomon Lodge No 5 F & A M Master Henry P Johnson S W Guy C Welch J W Harry L Hutchfeon Lee E A Hughes Treas Jos H McPherson S D J T Kingsbury J D Jos L Sparks S 8 Harry J Evans J D Wm Sehmide Mar M H Caleerwood Chap Hon Hughart Tiler A Wentworth Trustee W A Fowler Tombstone Car.
Listing of individuals with titles and roles including Houston rughart Henry P Johnson Edwin A Hughes Wm A McSparron A C Karger president Jos L Sparks Ree A Wentworth St B Wm Schmidt St B E M Hawes Ward A H Gardner Sen J T Kingbary Cochise Chapter vise 8 P W A McSparrow King G C Welch Scribe H P Johnson Sec A Wentworth Treasurer Jos H McPherson A C Karger P 8 J T Kingsbury R C Jos L Sparks Mr Third V Grant B Warner Mr Second V Wm Schmidt Mr First V H M Eckerman Sen J N Gaines.
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