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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1912
Page
4
The District Court opened with murder trials and multiple civil matters. Robert McClay and others faced indictments, with Ross Arnold's murder trial drawing jurors and intense scrutiny as deliberations continued. Prosecutors and defense teams prepared for a high-stakes jury selection and trial schedule.
W B Cuter of Cochise is named one of 15 members on a legislative committee appointed by the Arizona Cattle Growers at a Phoenix meeting to press an act for a brand tex tegal through the first state legislature. Eight other members were named including Thomas Wella Apache County Fred T Coulter Apache Frank Cox Coconino Dwight H Heard Maricopa Charles P Mullen Yavapai Job Harley Frank H Hereford and CH Bayless Tucson.
The Ancovs Board of County Assessors announces its second annual meeting in Bisbee on January 8 led by Chairman Campbell of Precotto and Secretary Howe of Tombelon. The session aims to continue last year’s efforts to equalize property valuations across Arizona with newly elected assessors in attendance.
John 8 Jennings, a 72 year old Civil War veteran and long time Arizona pioneer, died in a fire that destroyed his Pantano home on Tuesday night. His charred remains were found on the kitchen floor, the cause of the blaze remaining a mystery.
A Washington dispatch reports debate in the senate chamber over election expenses for Arizona’s two new senators chosen by direct vote. It notes Mark Smith and Henry F Ashurst and cites costs of 330 and 370 respectively, with a socialist candidate estimated at 50.90.
George A Colbourne, about 80, died last Saturday at the Kingman county hospital from bronchitis. He mined in many camps in Cochise County and other parts of Arizona. Ill health sent him to Kingman after years of residence in the hospital. Neighbors recall a gentle nature and a cherished 1854 letter from a woman, hinting at a long-remembered romance.
Report shows about 70 000 cattle brought into Arizona this period. Animals are in good condition and fetch strong prices, with total shipments valued at not less than 910 000 dollars.
Governor Richard F Sloan writes to the governors of 46 states urging nationwide recognition of Arizona's admission. He requests each governor proclaim Admission Day as a state holiday, expressing confidence Congress and state executives will act favorably.
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Tombstone for election of directors and other business will be held at the bank on Tuesday January 9 1912 at 3 o'clock p m. T R Brandt cashier.
Grading and concrete work on the El Paso & Southwestern at Pantano is suspended temporarily due to extreme cold. Advices received Wednesday report ground frozen to a considerable depth, making earth breaking for gr ewing purposes nearly impossible.
A Douglas speaker notes the constitutional convention aimed for terms expiring January 1913. experts argue three year tenure is a technical point, insisting state officers serve only to January 1913 and a new election in November is required.
The December freight movement set a record with activity on the main line and branches. The Tucson division reported no average at zero care daily during the month ending Sunday.
Washington dispatch reports orders for the Sixth Cavalry at Fort Huachuca to return to Des Moines. Six troops of the Tenth Cavalry at Boise will travel overland to Fort Hood.
Chas A Fisk learned of his mother's death in New York City on New Years Day at age 79. Funeral arrangements for the Romaine tombstone circle were to be held in Coldwater Michigan today. A delayed telegram prevented Mr Fisk from learning of the loss until yesterday.
Scarlet fever epidemic in Douglas prompts the temporary closure of four public school buildings for the rest of the week. More than 50 cases reported in the city, concentrated in the south end.
Attorney Francia J Heney will travel to Casa Grande this week to confer with Water Users Association officers about the San Carlos case and the Box Canyon dispute, set for briefing before the secretary of the interior on January 25. He leaves Washington on January 13.
A river of short items reports on Mise Helen Hopedict capted Sperition and duties at Title Insurance & Trust Co. Chief of Police Travin improved and recovering. Sam Bradner of Benson serves on district court jury. Irene English returns to Tempe Normal. Ex Mayor Wentworth ill with pneumonia. Marquerete Pena dies at five. George Speer back from Douglas as trial juror. Snow storm hits Medicine Hot Springs heading south. Social life active with events at Gage Hall. Col JW Dorrington to receive yearly pudding from Nebraska relatives.
Congressman elect Carl Heyden becomes Arizona’s first to hold statehood mantle the moment Taft signs the proclamation. The event marks Hayden as Arizona’s initial citizen of statehood though questions remain about his immediate influence and the ensuing formalities.
Probate court files list JJ Riley and L Cummings appointed administrators in multiple estates. Notices post for petitions by JP Cummings for letters of administration and hearings set for January 13 1942 at 10 a m. Green and Green related orders direct posting of notices. Estate entries include Viola Douthitt Jan Cox and others with hearings and administrator appointments.
A fire Wednesday evening partly destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Barney Smith in Los Angeles at Reetcott. The blaze caused considerable damage to the furniture within the residence. A display from Yuma section had been placed in the windows of the Southern Pacific earlier.
The Prospector reports on potential reforms to marriage license fees and ticket price adjustments, railroad operations at San Simon and Bowie, and court activity. Flores and Olcentro face bindover for assault to murder. Arnold case witnesses from Dragoon appear in district court. Various local travel, visits, and a postponed Gage Hall dance are noted.
At St John e over Userson a pioneer settler will soon begin a handsome business block. At Wickenburg Santa Fe lights at the local mine will improve lighting. Brigadier General Jamon D Bell USA (retired) 12 in Tac ton. Martin Testori awarded contract to dismantle Rigby reduction work at Mayer. Two roasters to be moved to the Humboldt smelter. A cross beam injured a worker near Prescott depot. Arizona Copper Co ordered a new emitter for Clifton costing 2 000 000. A carload of overripe bananas diverted to Yaros for sale. Jobo Lawler of Prescott to Arrowhead Springs for pneumonia recovery. Heavy snow fell in southern Arizona with subzero temps. Frank Layton sold 20 acres of land under Sunflower canal to P J Jedman. Globe reports Gila County Taxpayers' league organized. Winslow Mail notes a candidate for state physician and a new emelter site. George Young claims capitol furniture sale, others seek equipment. Frost delays El Paso and Southwestern railroad grading to Tucson. Florence bank organized with 50 000 capital. FA Jones, H OM Harrison, G Werner incorporators. Phoenix football Phoenix 5 Salt Rover 4. Phoenix Lee Palmas tract streetcar extension planned. New hospital and nurses training school site chosen in Phoenix. Deaconess fund 2 500 raised toward 10 000. Oldest Odd Fellow Vienaait is Hotchkiss, 54 years active. Harrie Brighton to retirement. Santa Fe near Supa Station body found. John Harding Conway suspected murder. Verdés well near Nogales to supervise Sonora mining. Three carloads of tomatoes from Sinaloa, Mexico pass through Neagles.
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