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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1913
Page
2
The Tombstone Epigraph discusses taxation fairness for corporations and individuals, Governor Marshall's praise of lawmakers, and national issues from the Mexican revolution to Panama Canal costs. It notes calls for anti concealed weapons laws, debates on capital punishment in Arizona, and a Massachusetts inquiry into misleading news items.
A federal court in Phoenix will render Judge Sloan's decision on the Tombstone Consolidated Mines Co bankruptcy on the 24th inst. The ruling concerns bonds of 3 million dollars held by Referee McPernaod, deemed special contract bonds and not shareable as creditor claims. After disallowance the matter went to appeal, with briefs filed and arguments heard. a Monday decision is anticipated.
The text notes that a sale of property may be ordered or reported plans of reorganization may be formulated, with final determination pending.
Chas E Osborn, board of control member, concluded a thorough inquiry into the Ari son e Pioneer Home at Prescott after charges were filed against superintendent Percy V Coldwell. Osborn’s report, detailing findings on about thirty-five inmates and twenty unrelated persons, will be submitted to the board.
JT Wilson, awaiting trial on mail fraud charges, departs Tucson under U.S. Marshals Willet and Overlock. Safford residents vote in a tight recount with anti saloon forces rallying at Brier's hall and a larger crowd for Rev Baker Lee who addresses the issue after a church outreach. Women lack ballot registration and university officials mourn Senator Clark’s absence from a mining conference.
The state figures show each county’s required outlay for good roads this year under the 75 percent provision. Listed amounts include multiple county entries such as 83,287 and 42,899 with various totals like 13,690 and 36,750 plus other sums.
Arizona receives a shipment of elks destined for the state. The herd includes eighty three animals, seventy cows and a bull, sent to fulfill a contracted eighty. Two were killed in transport. They arrived in Winslow on February 13 and will be released in Sitgreaver National Forest to roam.
Monday's Daily notes a lively Saturday evening gathering at Jobo Labrosse's residence with many attendees enjoying the dancing party. Other items include Douglas Grey traveling to Tucson, Gaires leaving for Phoenix, Judge McParland in El Paso with an eye specialist, and clerks and officials recovering or moving positions across Tombstone and nearby towns.
Funeral held for Mrs Floyd Smith from Tarbell's Undertaking Parlors with a large cortege and solemn services at the parlor and cemetery. Rev W Duncan of the Congregation church officiated as her grieving children and relatives watched the burial.
C H Petrik of Phoenix owns the only chalk quarry in North America, located about twenty miles from Winkleman. The chalk is used for cue chalk and various trades, and can be processed into quick lime, insulating material, Portland cement, and other products with simple grinding. Several shipments have already gone to Los Angeles, and active quarry work is secured.
The state tax commission issued an order received by County Assessor Hughes setting livestock assessments for 1913. Minimum and maximum values vary by animal type, with horses at 80 to 200 dollars, cattle 60 to 80, goats 3 to 4, hogs 10, poultry 6 per dozen, bees 5 per stand, and ostriches 100. The figures follow recommendations from the state tax association and aim to roughly double prior valuations as part of the commission’s statewide fall reassessment plan.
City National Bank of El Pesoys Hovel files debt in cum against A Smith et al for the sum of 96262.23 dollars.
At the Marshall dinner in Phoooiz Friday evening honoring Vice President Marebsil a number of toasts and speeches were made about Cochise county affairs The Gazette notes about 200 guests attended The Progressive Judiciary was the theme with Honorable Fred Butter and Judge Sutter asserting that a truly progressive judge acts without fear of recall and would not dread it if recalling were possible
Ten dollars easy easily made by focal agent. Write for full informa tion at onee. Arizona Sales Agency Phoeniz, Arizona, M1 Samarias cough Hennedy Caw Cramp ant.
Cochise County records list various instruments filed with the county recorder including deeds, mining deeds, possessory rights, leases, chattel mortgages, and satisfactions of mortgages. Transactions involve multiple individuals and properties across Bisbee, Douglas, Willcox, and surrounding areas, with values and property types noted.
In view of Arizona headquarters in Los Angeles the Prostrcrum suggests appointing G W Pittock All-Over Arizona Pittock traveling correspondent of Arizona papers and candidates for Congress and promoter of the Tucson Carnegie Free Library to fill the position. He is well qualified and hoped to be appointed.
The Cosmopolitan Group offers a full or spare time position to handle renewal notices and expand magazine circulation in Tombstone and surrounding territory. Salary includes liberal commissions. Prior experience preferred but not required. Apply with references to Charles C Schwer, The Cosmopolitan Group, 381 Fourth Ave New York City, or Charles Scribner's Sons 504 Nassau Bldg. See ad for more details.
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