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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1912

Page

4

Pant Plax murder case leads to life sentence

Proceedings in the Pant Plax murder case ended with a guilty verdict for murder in the first degree and a life sentence after jurors were selected and witnesses examined. Other district court actions included guilty pleas for forgery, divorces, and various civil cases disposed of or reset for June 1912.

Flanigan W P Miller Williams Dean Elizo Hernandez Dietrict Attorory Williams Terre Wyatta Talbott Parrot Lindley Boess Pidgeon Teri Moemer Arizona Michigan Dev. Co Ter Hare Hughes Lacy Ve Lacy SP Copper Co Landaton and Bull Leard E Magoffin Howard Barkell Ter Ve Brown Lotich Gibson Bond

Confusion Over Japanese Labor at Ray Copper Plant

Reports claim tensions rose over alleged plans to replace Mexican workers with Japanese at Ray and Hayden avenues concentrator. Peace officers dispersed mobs in Hayden and Winkleman. state denial says the Ray Consolidated Copper Co could hire Japanese, but no violence is expected. The incident involved Khoya, owner of a store at 123 Ewet Jefferson Street, and multiple armed groups urging departures.

Ray Consolidated Copper Company Ray Hayden Phoenix Democrat Ray Consolidated Khoya Ewet Jefferson Street Hayden and Winkleman Narangaee

Canvassing Precinct Ballots in Governor Proclamation

The official canvass notes no election of precinct officers was called in Governor Sloan's proclamation. Therefore, the present precinct officers will continue in office unless they resign, with appointive power believed to rest with the board of supervisors to fill the unexpired term.

Adsicee Phoenix Sloan Board of Supervisors

Colonel Greene's Will Probated in Los Angeles

The will of William Greene of Cananea Mexico dated November 26 1910 was probated in Los Angeles The document directs all property to his wife Mary Proctor Greene valued at about 50000 locally with no total estate valuation The executriz is named without bond and the widow is urged to follow adviser James H Kirk’s guidance if she wishes to dispose of the property

Los Angeles William Greene Cananea Sonora Mex Cananes Col Greene Mary Proctor Greene Greene Colonel Greene James H Kirk

Joe Blumberg Enforces Fines for Profanity at Club

Joe Blumberg implements a policy fining every person who speaks profanity in the venue. He is collecting the penalties, keeping track of the proceeds, and attending to the club’s silver and other duties.

Joe Blumberg Williams Mr Blumberg

Who Will Be Speaker for the First Arizona Legislature

The county delegation narrows candidates for speaker to Captain C B Kelton, Judge Doveso, De Craig, and B B Bradoer, with no aggressive push expected for the position.

Arizona B Kelton Courtland Jurge Doveso Tombstone de Craig Bisbee Bradoer Benson

Canvass of Votes Progresses Slowly At Capitol

The canvass of votes at the capitol has progressed to the conclusion of the Coconino county poll. Apache, Cochise and Coconino are completed. Contests have been filed with the counting board over the treasurership in Santa Cruz, the senator in Greenlee and the district attorneyship in Coconino. It is not known yet whether this will delay the final count.

Capitol Coconino County Apaché Cochive Coconino Canting Board Santa Cruz Greenlee

Assessors Association Elects Officers for Year

The Assessors' Association elected officers for the year at a meeting reporting several recommendations to the first legislature. Campbell was re elected president, Teeman vice president, and Hughes secretary and treasurer. The next annual meeting is set for January 1913 in Yuma. A proposed tax committee would replace the current board of equalisation with three members earning 2500 each and available full time, with proposed rate increases on cattle and bullion assessments.

Chas I Howe Asses A Ed Hughes H S Ross Bibee Beeni A Wore’ Association TE Campbell Yavapsi County George E. Teeman Pinal County E A Hugt Cochise Yume Board of Equalisation

Arizona's First Members Select Secretaries

Arizona's first three members of Congress have named private secretaries. Senator Mark Smith picks Paul Krueger of Phoenix and Henry Ashurat chooses James Pitte from Tempe. Congressman Carl Hayden selects Andy Martin of Tucson amid many applications and congratulations for the fortunate.

Arizona Congress Mark Smith Paul R Krueger Phoenix Henry F Ashurat James Pitte Tempe Carl Hayden Andy Martin Tucson

Cameron to Seek Pardon for Hanks

A Washington dispatch says Delegate Cameron and Mrs Cameron arrived. Mr Cameron visited the department of justice and filed a pardon request for Hanks, a prisoner at Florence ordered removed to Atlanta, who will remain there pending the petition.

Washington Cameron Mrs Cameron Department of Justice Hanks Florence Atlata

Alexander Sneed Dies After Illness in Phoenix

Alexander Sneed, about 36, formerly of Tombstone, died after a two week illness in Phoenix. He ran Saved Bros. mercantile business before moving with his mother last June. native of Texas he leaves a mother two brothers and many friends. Interment was in Phoenix yesterday at 3 PM. The Prospector offers condolences.

Jernary Gat Phoenix Alexander Sneed Tombstone Saved Bros. Catadiisment Texas Puosrecton

Globe city marshal Eugene Shute resigns amid council dispute

Eugene Shute, Globe city marshal, resigns after a clash with the city council over firing a constable. In Prescott, the fire department dispatched a long run last week when a boy mistook a mail depository for an alarm box and triggered a false alarm. Plans are drawn for a $2000 building for the state insane asylum.

Eugene Shute Globe Constebulary Prescott

Founder of Anti Suicide League in Arizona

Ferdinando LaMoyne, founder and proponent of an anti death by own action league, travels toward California cities to organize a Phoenix group of five members. He asserts the plan lacks novelty and aims to suppress such tendencies in America.

Anti-Suicide League Arizona Ferdinando LaMoyne Phoenix LeMoyne New Orleans Los Angeles San Ffeisco Portlauld Ut America

Estate hearings set for Hilburn and Carlyon matters

Notice of application for letters of administration for Jit Hilburn with a hearing at 10 am on January 20 1912. Edward Carlyon estate to appear February 10 to show cause why order not be made for real estate. Guardianship matter for Eicksmic set for January 22 1912 at 10 am to hear return of sale of estate by Robert Brimes guardian.

FE Hilburns Durreth Edward Carlyon Elson Eicksmicjan Enale Robert Brimesguardian

Another Applicant For Mine Inspector In Bonora Arizona

The Dougtee papers name Charles Hansen as a candidate for mine inspector, a well known figure in mining circles in Bonora and Arizona, seeking the office when the position becomes vacant through hood.

Dougtee Charles Hansen Bonora Arizona Hood

Editor Who Makes Good Despite Handicap

Geof Allen, recently hired as news editor of the Daily Globe, has left for Warren, Arizona. Deaf and dumb yet regarded as one of the country’s best newspapermen, his skill in displaying news and editorial writing earns high praise from southwestern journalists and Chicago peers.

Geof Allen Daily Globe Warren Arizona Allen Chicago Globe Globe Silver Bolt

Prisoner Transport Vehicle Reaches Arizona

A vehicle described as resembling a storm cage has arrived in Arizona for transporting federal prisoners between Florence and Atlanta. Observers say the design would make escape unlikely, noting its heavy confinement and rugged construction.

Arizona Florence Atlante

Local visitors and residents mingle in Tombstone area

Reports from Dowglar and nearby towns describe a busy day with multiple visitors arriving in Tombstone. Government and legal figures including JI Newell and Attorney Francie M Hartman were seen in the county seat and city, while locals like KO Brows and JOM O'Connell met with friends and planned events amid a noted migration trend from Chicago.

Santa Fe Exempt From Taxes on Line

Washington reports the supreme court upheld tax exemption for the Grand Canyon railroad from Willams to the Grand Canyon. The dispute began years ago when Creonino county argued the exemption ended with the company dissolution. The court ruled the exemption remains and the road remains tax free.

Santa Fe Washington Supreme Cart of Arigona Creonino County Grand Canyon Railroad Company Supreme Court Willams Grand Canyon Arizona Hashiers Sante Fe

Smallpox Epidemic Spreads Along West Coast

The dispatch reports a smallpox outbreak along the west coast of Mexico with quarantines in Guaymas and Mazatlan. Hermosillo and Culiacan are named as affected capitals, with government officials intensifying efforts to stamp out the disease.

Mexico Guaymas Mazatlan Hermosillo Culiacan Sinaios

Welsh Receives Fourteen Years For Murder

James Welsh, native of Arizona with ties to Tombstone and Gila counties, was found guilty of murdering George Kees in Globe. He received a fourteen year term. Renowned miner Howe, famed for sinking 100 feet with Melver brothers, was among those noting Welsh's past strength and local renown.

James Welsh George Kees Joon Mian Globe Florence Howe Southwest Melver Brothers Welsh Ie Arizona Hang Tombstone Gila Cochee

Small town notes and court items in rough garbled text

A collection of local items includes deputy assessor HS Koes’s return to Biche as the Mooredum Mies event unfolds, Ane Holand’s Bishee visit, a Tryon juror reporting a hunt with a capercaillie trophy, and various medical, court, and court-related updates. References to El Pass appendicitis, Turner Tombstone visit, Chiae Wilts of Lowell, Mrs Bright of Courtland, and a grand jury perjury charge connected to the Flax murder case appear amid hospital and prison transfers.

Aflhat Uoteot Cot McFarland Sesterday

Railroad Officials Visit Tombstone

A party of southwestern railroad officials led by Garnett King visited Tombstone this afternoon aboard three special trains. The group included General Freight and Passenger Agent Eugene Fox and other senior agents from El Paso and other offices. They toured briefly, viewing the town’s sights before departing, expressing disappointment at the short stay.

Dislinguechea South- Weaterh Rairoad Fteicht Passe Io Lambetone G Brown Eugene Fox Adsictant Garnett King Mustain Richard Warren el Pass Atel Muel Garnett

Contractor Moves Camp Near Tucson

ME Gilbert, a contractor for the El Paso and Southwestern extension, relocates camp near Tucson, advancing toward the rail grade. This marks the first camp placement closer to the rail terminal, signaling progress on the expansion project.

Tucson ME Gilbert el Pass Bine Tacson Cloer

New course at the Arizona University outlined

A new two year program at the Arizona University aims to finish business training after high school. The course, called the set of commerce, plans to prepare scholars for professional work as they complete their education.

The Arizona University Univerona Tecaon

Newsy Notes From Fort Huachuca Jan 10 1923

Reports from Fort Huachuca describe troop movements as the Seventh Cavalry relieves units from Fort Des Moines and Fort Bliss, with scheduled arrival around January 11. The text mentions a depot, stock seizures, and scrutiny of livestock laws, including debates on inspectors and brand taxes amid local cattle concerns in Cochise and Santa Cruz counties.

Prescott Hosts Banquet as Water Pipes Thaw Debate Grows

In Prescott residents discuss thawing water pipes with electricity as a rising idea. Two outfits appear to be ready for action while a water famine ends as mains open. The Northern Arizona Bay association held its annual banquet in Prescott last Saturday.

Prescott Tony Maine Northern Arizona Bay Association

Ayer's Pills Touted With Cherry Pectoral Ad

An old medical advertisement touts Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral and Ayer’s Pills as remedies for coughs and colds, claiming pills correct sluggish bowels and liver issues. It urges readers to consult their doctor for alternatives and mentions the Ayer Company of Lewistown.

Ayer Hed Leweth Mace

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