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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1911

Page

4

Doings in the District Court Proceedings

The territorial grand jury met in session. Many cases set for January include Tor v Faber for rape with not guilty pleas or guilty pleas in others. Numerous assault, larceny, and murder cases listed. several defendants pled guilty, some awaiting sentencing. Indictments filed. calendar includes long-standing cases and appeals.

Enw Duqueene National Bank P & A Gold & Copper Co Plains JW Wallace WH Richey Joeger Ve Larrea Plaintifg Tor Faber U 8 Antonio Heredia Mefaniels Hes Ter Vucorich Hare Greene Leitch Page Haverty Medigovich Robles Cook Tother Hilburn Morriews Richardson Terre Porch Territorial Grand Jury

Cattle Imports From Mexico Double in Arizona Port Trade

Federal veterinary Harry Hart says cattle imports from Mexico through Arizona ports doubled those leaving via the News port in 1940. He notes cattle have come in so fast he cannot give a precise count, but estimates 60,000 to 70,000 head have left Sovorm this year up to now.

Mexico Arizona Porte Ayl Harry Hart Federal Veterinary Sovorm

Arizona Elks Reunion Planned in Tucson for March 21 22

Arizona Elks reunion in Tucson is progressing well says Heighton of Tucson. The event will be held in Tucson March 21 and 22 with the Tudor Elks appointing a special arranging committee of which Heighton is a member.

Arizona HE Heighton Tucson Tudor Elks Mr Height

Grading Progress On Tucson Extension Project

About 60 percent of grading and an equal amount of concrete work on the Faibank to Tucson extension have been completed, contractor Louis Cerleon reports. Little track laying remains, with Carlson predicting trackage will reach Tucson by August 1.

Faibank Tucson Louis Cerleon Carlson

Negroes and a Trial by Jury in Louisiana

A story recounts a new justice of the peace in Louisiana who, after the witnesses testified, charged the jury by saying he would split eight dollars among them as the verdict. The embarrassed official paused as lawyers waited for instructions, then whispered that it was time to charge the jury.

Justice of the Peace Louisiang

Arctic animals question stirs law exam humor

In a preliminary law exam a geography question asked for ten Arctic animals. A student answered five polar bears and two seals, remarking that the prompt did not require animals to be of different varieties, drawing laughter and attention in the Ladies' Home Journal.

Tar Ladies’ Home Journal

Auction Horses at Fort Huachuca

Auction held at Fort Huachuca by the Government this morning at nine o clock. One hundred twenty three horses and eighteen mares were offered for sale. Attending Tombstone residents included JH McPhereop Jen Marrs Sam Watt and WG Buchanan.

Fort Huachuca JH McPhereop Jen Marrs Sam Watt W G Buchanan

Suffragists Rally Behind Arizona Woman's Vote Campaign

Prescott leader Francis Munde says Arizona Equal Suffrage Association with over 3000 members is ready to launch a political franchise drive for women. He notes defeats hardened resolve and plans to push the issue via special election or initiative petition. Mrs Munds adds that speakers and statewide literature will be dispatched as soon as a date is set.

Francis Munde Prescott Aciana Arizona Mrs Munds

Organize Bean Growers' Association Formed in Sulphur Springs Valley

Abe a growers' association will be formed by farmers of the McNeal neighborhood to pool and market beans similar to California fruit associations. Last year the valley yielded over 250000 pounds with upside potential. James K Boyd led with 18000 pounds, and Robert Wolf followed with significant production.

Abe McNeal Sulphur Springs Favciahed California James K Boyd Robert Wolf

Aged Arizonan Dies at Tucson Pioneer Passes at 77

Samuel Hirschman, a noted Arizona pioneer with 44 years in Tucson, died yesterday afternoon at 77 due to complications of age. He arrived in Tucson in 1867 and became a prominent figure in local affairs.

Tucson Samuel Hirschman Arizons Drachman Toccon

Arizona Indian Pupils Speak at San Carlos Mission

Sunday morning the Apache Indian pupils at the Evangelical Lutheran Apache Indian Mission on the San Carlos reservation spoke and sang before a large Globe audience. The children recited the Christmas story, sang carols, read Bible verses, and answered teachers questions. Miss Irmgard Harder and Rov Mr Harder addressed them in English and their language. The program impressed the listeners with the pupils’ fine efforts.

San Carlos Reservation Pascoe Hill Irmgard Hardere

Notice of annual meeting of stockholders of First National Bank

The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Tombetons will be held at the bank on Tuesday January 9 1912 at 3 o clock p m for the election of directors and for other business. I T R Brandt cashier.

Stocgholders First National Benk of Tombetons T.R. Brandt

Benson Assemblyman Bradner Denies Resignation Rumors

Assemblyman Bradner of Benson denies reports he plans to resign. He states no intention to resign and knows nothing of any arrangement. He adds he will serve in the first legislature if his health permits.

Bradner Benson Su Sp

Douglas City Council to Consider Street Oiling Plan

At the upcoming council meeting in Douglas, the street oiling project will be discussed. It has been endorsed as an economic measure for Smelter City by many residents.

Douglas Beem

Eagle injures by trap on Reeves ranch near Tottetone

Edgar Axtell trapped a large Arizona eagle at Reeves ranch near Tottetone after the bird seized bait during a coyote trap. The eagle, six feet ten inches across, was crippled and had to be despatched. Also noted are local notices of church services, jurors departing, and shipments of old tin cans to Bisbee for the Copper Queen plant.

Edgar Axtell Reeves Ranch Tottetone Yreterday Arizona Kev Creighton Spencer Bisteo Episcopal Church Bisbes Copper Queen Tombstone

Morenci Residents Return After Christians Visit and Court Arrivals

Thursday’s edition notes Mrs Joseph Fi and her party returning to Morenci from a Christian visit with family. The city saw numerous arrivals for the US court sessions this week including W A Parker and wife, Ed C Bartell, and US Marshal A Oserlock. Local residents Frances Hulme, Parsons and Beumber among others attended court. Jobo Rock reported stock and crop outlook favorable for the season.

Oserlock Tuston City Creighte Gates Creighton

Smallpox Rages in Cananea and Maydarens Reports

Cananea dispatch notes rampant smallpox with about forty cases daily and ten to twelve deaths so far. A citizens committee raised funds totaling eight hundred dollars to isolate patients and provide food and blankets to victims.

Cananes Maydarens

Hunt Signals One Year Term For Officers

Governor elect Hunt states that the constitutional convention intended officers to serving one year. He notes the open constitution leaving the question and mentions Cochise county and the new state may seek a three year term, with Sloan’s election date delay creating a likely need for a decision.

Hunt Iet Corps of Oicers Remsin Cochise County Sloan

Peastjo Lights Observed In Ancient Jewish Custom

A Jewish observance recalls early events as the community keeps an old time custom. Meccabees participate in a stored remembrance honoring traditions of the past.

Applicants Seek Aid for Legislative Appointments

Senator elect Mark Smith’s office is flooded with requests for patronage from applicants. He is busy dictating replies explaining why he cannot influence appointments and detailing how vacancies are filled and by whom. For the sergeant at arms post he has received 176 letters seeking his influence.

Mark Smith Mr Smith Bie Smith

Mine Freights Ore With 1000 Burros In Sonora

Ore freighting in Sonora with about 1000 burros and pack animals hauling supplies while miners work at near capacity. A new Tonichi road is under construction to the property and will allow use of trucks for freighting when finished.

Sonora Mexico Tonichi

Vanished Arizona and New Labor Movement News

A Salem Press edition of Vanished Arizona with added chapters is offered for $1.60 postpaid. A state federation of labor may form in Phoenix while Humboldt operations resume after a report. An unidentified man died after stepping in front of a train near Mescal on Christmas Day. Tacton buried the victim. Work continues on an official Arizona road map to be published by the Arizona Good Readers Association.

Arizona Salem Press Co Salem Mase Sear Expee Mescal Tacton Arizons Good Reade Asociation

Territorial items of the secretary in Douglas Chamber

Secretary Grindell writes to the secretary of the navy requesting preservation as a relic of a portion of the battleship Meine sent to Douglas. The municipally owned water system is completed with ample pure water supply.

EP Grindell Douglas Chamber of Commerce and Mines Secretary of the Navy Meine Douglas Adil

Court Cases Filed With Guardianship Estate Details

Court records show guardianship and estate proceedings filed for Picoma Te and Etobe min ore with orders of sale for certain property. The docket lists Justice S2 and references McClaskey Hogieter Co and McClintock as involved parties in the strict court summary.

Watenting Noosiv Tne McClaskey Hogieter McClintock

Treasure tale from Costa Rica letter stirs Gazette readers

A garbled letter from Williams Arizona dated December 23 claims possession of maps and jewels valued at over 1 million dollars buried near Cocoa Te Tand off Costa Rica. The writer seeks investors to renew a search after funds ran short.

Letory Areaco Costa Rica Pamie Williams Ariz Dee Ariette

Canvassing of Votes Begins on Monday

Canvassing of 22 104 votes from the December general election in Arizona falls to Terri tonal Secretary Young Governor Sloan and Chief Justice Kent who will form a canvassing board at the capitol next Monday under election ordinance No 2. Proclamation expected about January, with Governor elect Hunt to be inaugurated by February 1 and oath of office by Chief Justice Kent. The territorial legislature is expected to convene around February 5 to March 1.

Arizona Terri Tonal Young Sloan Kent Capitol Phoenix Ganette Hae Ardaava Hunt

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