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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1914
Page
3
Hears and W Fiege transfer livestock to J Busen bark while Perrd W Pearson and CE Hicks secure Mars to E Holcomb. The Bisbos property and Misenbimer Willcox interests are noted as part of the transaction, with 250 stated in the record.
Rates will be reduced materially and express companies must adopt improved service methods by the date one month from today as ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Juan Palacio, a Mexican section hand for the El Paso railway at Starke, was killed Thursday afternoon when struck by extra freight train No. 288 at 7456lock. He was returning from a trip to Naco on a velocipede. the engineer could not stop in time. The coroner and verdict noted death by being struck by train 288 while riding a velocipede on the track.
The city jail holds Howard Booth a crippled man who refuses a railroad ticket home to Pomona saying reform must be here. His father JM Booth pleads in a letter to Police Chief Rolfing noting 30 000 unemployed in Los Angeles and criticizing the son returning to Pomona. Booth has a history of morphine withdrawal and was jailed for 30 days after a fit near the Southern Pacific station.
A Chicago dispatch reports the U S circuit court of appeals affirmed prison sentences for 24 of 30 members of the International Association of Structural Workers. Six cases were reversed and remanded for trial. Defendants include Olaf Treit, William McCain, James E Ray, Richard Hollihan, Fred Shermer, William Borschardt, and Frank M Ryse. Seventy two conspiracies involving dynamite were charged. Ryse, Chicago president, had seven years upheld. No retrial effort now planned pending petitions to the Supreme Court.
The second annual Farmers Short Course opened at the University of Arrons yesterday at 8 30 am with Dr Wilde the President greeting about four in attendance. More have signed to join and registration may exceed 100. Attendance on opening day doubled last year’s. Director B H Forbes spoke on Con rel of Johanson Grass and Bermodi Prot J J Thornber discussed The Farmer's Fruit. He urged farmers to grow fruit vegetables and poultry for home use and commercial aims.
Paymaster Crecencio Flores of the constitutionalist forces was shot dead last night in front of a Juarez saloon near the plaza. Four Mexicans, alleged Huerta soldiers, arrested by Juarez cavalry, were brought before General Eugenio Aguirre Bonavides for murder. Witnesses say the assassination was premeditated. Reports claim the attackers crossed from the U S to target other senior constitutionalist officers and possibly General Villa.
The Arizona corporation commission sent an expert accountant to Tuc on to audit Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power Co figures claiming only one percent profit in four months. A new hearing before the commission is planned, with aims to raise rates or increase plant valuation. Frank E Burwell, manager, announced after talks in Phoenix with C Chappelle of New York, GM of Federal Light and Power Co, the controlling firm.
The county payroll shifts to a semi monthly schedule with the 1st and 16th pay days. Clerk Kar ger sends notices to officials to sign local agents for warrants and forwarding, starting the 16th of this month. Payroll simplifies pay checks though supply demand processes remain through board reviews.
In Miami precincts No 1 and No 2 judge L P Nash fired at Judge E H McEschen amid a feud between the two justices of the peace. Deputy Swearinger witnessed the incident in McEachren's court. McEachren escaped unharmed. Warrant issued for Nash with $1,000 bond posted after arrest by the chorist’s office.
MG Kirkpatrick of Swadebaker motor care Douglas visits on business. A Harmon opens a clean establishment on Maior Street to accommodate patrons. Street work on Main Street proceeds. contractor Eckerman aims for quick completion. Local youths recall pioneer days, and Board of Enterpriser members travel to Dallas. Doan & Doan lawyers from Douglas attend to business. Mrs Lovie Momo and Miss Porina Pistonnetti visit from Blebee and Copper Camp families. Mrs Mike Davis returns from Bisbee. Miss Alice Johnson goes to Bisbee. Mrs WP Thomp son’s remains shipped to Savannah. Jeff Milton visits from Pairbank. Rev F X Brule flies to Tucson for a week on church business. Porter McDonald to Tucson for business. Readers urged to submit notices. Jacob Scheerer from Douglas travels via state highway.
A bizarre Phoenix accident followed a bet at Collings Vehicle & Harness on East Adams. Irvin Hanger hung for four hours when his borrowed overalls snagged on a floor spike during a rescue attempt by JL McNew, who faced four hours of work and lost the wager. Hanger paid for damaged overalls.
The article sketches activity on Alien street with soil digging for coin, old sidewalk torn up, and a small mint-like reveal of dollars. Assessor EA Hughes took a Bis day trip on business, PB Vartebros traveled to Babee yess by auto and returned today. A wave of claim work and assessments in the Tombstone district is described, with few new locations. electric plant installation is planned at Schieffelin Hall. Social events at Goodtody and Webster homes are described, with guests, music, and late hours. A lumber delivery to Eckerman fronted the new Main street sidewalk project indicating ongoing construction
The case questions the constitutionality of the 3 cent fare law and similar railroad related acts. The Arizona Supreme Court will decide whether the legislature shares power with the corporation commission to set rates and regulate public service entities. The brief argues the issue could shape future state legislation and cites the State against Tucson Gas Electric Light and Power Co. as precedent.
Tombstone enjoys unseasonably warm conditions for January as locals note a true summer feel while Easthern towns endure freezing cold. Douglas attorneys Henry Beumier and Robert French handle cases. A roof goes on the Cummings building housing the Taple Store. Jobo Walker and wife plan to El Paso via Borderland route with a party of feuds. Norman Walker, editor of the El Paso Herald, hosts them and others from Courtland. Mrs MW Brown and daughter Mrs Carter with her son Elvin were city visitors from Courtland, returning with Mrs Guy Endew and Mrs EW Brown. Supervisor Riges returns from Dos Cabras after attending a board meeting. James Smith departs for Jerome after two weeks in Tombstone with his mother. He is an engineer at United Verde mines.
A Washington dispatch notes every U S citizen at home or abroad and any person with income from U S investments of 3000 dollars or more must file the treasury department forms. Returns must reach the internal revenue collector in the district of residence or principal business by March 1. penalties and heavy fines apply for noncompliance.
Colonel Weedin, register of the United States land office, received two gifts yesterday a car from Keo city and an accident policy from Blake Moffitt Towne of Los Angeles. He had arranged the car purchase years ago, and the policy was a friendly token from longtime Florence Blade-Tribune paper suppliers. The gifts were not connected and were coincidence in timing. He may be seen in his new car around town.
Notice of the annual stockholders meeting at the bank in Tombstone Arizona for election of directors and business. Meeting set for Tuesday January 7 at 1 o clock pm. T R Brandt cashier.
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