Last-minute reprieve spares Kermeen from execution
Florence and Phoenix reports reveal Walter W. Kermeen, condemned Cochise county murderer, received a stay of execution until March 10 after the Board of Pardons and Paroles granted a reprieve to allow further sanity investigations. Officials and the warden were present as the reprieve was issued, with mixed views on his mental state and the case’s implications.
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Florence
Walter W. Kermeen
Cochise County
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Kermeen
Pardon Board
Atley Jones
Soldier Kills Another in Regimental Shooting
The sheriff reported that Private Murphy of the Fifteenth Infantry killed Sergeant Lewis after being reproached for drunkenness. The incident occurred today at the mess hall where Murphy shot Lewis twice, killing him instantly.
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Sheriff’s Office
Murphy
Fighteeoth Infantry
Noes
Douglas
Sergant Lewis
Standardized Fines For Selling Booze In County
Douglas January 6 Judge AC Lockwood, visiting superior court, announces new liquor law standards effective January 1 190 days for selling and 120 days for introducing liquor with exceptions for extenuating cases. He cites a German admitant and suspended sentence in a recent case and praises officers for bootlegging enforcement while noting one rearrested offender fled the state.
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Douglas
AC. Lockwood
Superior Court
Lockwood
Judge Lockwood
Hhs
State Game Laws Construe By Warden In 1916
A 1916 hunting license note argues federal law supersedes state rules when conflicts arise. It cites US v Shawver and asserts federal control over migratory birds and game, while state licenses would govern deer, turkey, quail, and fish with changes to enforcement.
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Chef Kareer
Board of Supervisors
United States Supreme Court
Shawver
Arkamas
Arizona
United States
Turkey
General Review Of County Roads In Cochise County
The board of supervisors reports extensive road work over the past year. Seventeen miles graded from Don Luis to Hereford. twenty two miles from Willville to Eilinda. about three miles near Douglas. nine plus miles in Apache Pass district. and additional segments near Benson, Willcox, and Tombstone. Bridges erected include 120 foot near Whitewater, a Central School crossing, and reinforced concrete spans near Huachuca Siding and Pirtleville. Seven work gangs repaired roads across many routes. bootlegger labor policy noted.
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Board of Suprestors
Clerk AC
Don Luis
Hereford
Wiiteville
Eilinda
Douglas
Apache Pass
Robinson District
Benson
Waco
Willcox
Graham County
Pirtleville
San Pedro
Pearce
Courtland
Gleeson
Tombstone
Farbark
Huachuca
Ft. Huachuca
St. David
Cochise County
Board of Supervisors
Ryan
Odd Fellows Install Officers Cochise Lodge No 5
Cochise Lodge No 5 completes installation of officers for the year at lodge rooms. Names include Vier as Secretary and RB bs as Treasurer with assignments for Noble Grand and other posts. A separate incident at a ranch details a near-miss as a team bolted and was halted before damage. Investigations at Ft Huachuca cover a fatal shooting on the reservation between Private Winfield and Duncan. road and rail projects discussed include budgets for bridge at Sat Simon creek and Curtis Place, with Lowell to Hereford road work and Bisbee Douglas road plans. About 17,000 expected for the Bisbee-Douglas route.
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Odd Fellows
Cochise Lodge No 5
Calderwood
Rbbs
Noble Grand
Noble
Shadley
Roy S Saunders
John Gioghetti
Gitchett
Giacoler
Case County
John F. Ross
Ft Huachuca
Winfield
Duncan
Sat Simon Creek
Curtis Flac
Lowell
Hereford
Don Luis
Here
Bisbee
Tombstone Cango
Maricopa County
Bisbee-Douglas
Valley News Roundup From Tombstone Area And Assessor Plans
Friday’s Daily notes County Assessor EA Hughes returning from Phoenix with a report on Arizona Tax Assessors meeting plans. Prospector will tomorrow present minivan valuations recon endorsed by the assessors. Mrs J M Camp wife of Tombstone restaurant owner left for ranch in Sulphur Springs Valley with sister Miss Sharp. Mayor Arthur Heney of Fairbank and niece Miss Hall, visiting from San Jose, Cal. A baby boy born to Bob Reed’s wife at Fairbank. Deputy merit at Fairbank handles Kid Court. Reporter and Mrs JW Walker returned from Turn, Florence and Phoenix. heavy showers and poor roads reported.
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EA. Hughes
Phoeni
Arizona
Ariforn Wcessient
Phoesia
Avant
J. M. Camp
Sulphur Springs Valley
Douglas
Mise Sharp
Tombstone
Arthur Heney
Fairbank
Miss Hall
San Jose
Cal
Bob Reed
Horn
Merit
JW Walkerr
Turn
Florence
Phoenix
Fir National Bank of Tombstone Directors Meeting Notice
Notice that a meeting of Fir National Bank of Tombstone directors will be held at the bank in Tombstone Arizona on Tuesday January 10 at 7:30 p.m. to elect directors and handle other business as may properly come before the meeting. T R Brandt cashier.
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Fir National Bank of Tombstone
Tombstone
Arizona
Surdock P.m
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Patiea Board
Secree
Congress
United States Land Office
State of Arizona
Aning &Srm
Amy Tine
Thomas F Weedin
Register U.S. Land Office
John J. Birdno
US. Land Office
Dore of
Gist
Fermen
Imion Kermeen
General Review OF
Witleos
Cochise
San Pedro River
Whitewater
Central School
Sodtown
John Rock
Mc Hock
Foceman
WA Sherrill
Phelps Dotto Company
Bisher
Walcott
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