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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1916
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text from a 1910s Tombstone era issue touches on publishers Giragi Brothers, railroad and automotive industry mentions, prohibition debates, border city affairs, local judges and bootlegging, Arizona politics, farmers’ courses, El Paso motorcade, San Diego fair, and Roosevelt era commentary.
The Superior Court began the term by evaluating jurors for the Olds murder case against Mrs Oldie, with Judge O Connell expected to try the panel after Judge Lockwood’s disqualification. Prosecution seeks first degree murder with deliberations, defense objects to the panel, and juror examinations continue amid heavy spectator interest. Names of jurors drawn at the January term are listed.
The Olds case was completed in the Superior Court before noon recess and jurors selected to try the case were listed. After the noon break the examination of witnesses began but a technicality arose. jury was dismissed and more details to follow tomorrow morning at 9.
Messrs Miller and Clark plan to leave for Willcox after reviewing work ahead as land purchases and leases expand in Cochise County. They note over 400000 acres selected in the county with cattlemen driving activity as open range limits tighten and discuss potential run for corporation commissioner.
The Olds case resumed this morning with witnesses examined up to noon. Three witnesses had testified by B o'clock this afternoon, signaling a long, drawn out legal battle ahead.
A historic warning against mercury containing catarrh salves. It names FS Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as makers and promotes Catarrh Cure taken internally. The ad urges buyers to seek internal remedies free of mercury and to ensure the product is manufactured by Cheney.
In Clifton Morene district miners of the Western Federation of Miners held a mass meeting and agreed to seek peace talks with managers. They believe the restoration charter is scrapped and expect the federation to resume support. Further meetings are planned and a statement is hoped soon.
Word reached Tombstone of Mrs CT McMurdo wife of Veterinary Surgeon McMurdo Fort Huachuca dropping dead Saturday while riding between the Fort and the rifle range Cause suspected heart failure Funeral held at the Fort yesterday Rev E Simonson from Douglas officiated ceremony
A Bisbee tale follows George Frank Parsons long thought dead after years of living quietly in Bisbee. He resurfaces in Palmdale California as Frank Garfield, an impostor who defrauded insurers of $1,000 and is brought to Texas for trial.
A Phoenix report from January 8 notes state authorities and investment holders increasing scrutiny of corporations. Officials warn many firms used questionable methods to sell stock and retain control, detailing strict permits and asset restrictions to ensure proceeds fund treasuries and prevent improper withdrawals.
S S N S A CANDIDATE FOR OSBORN'S JOB PHONNEX a fan S-Spate Treasurer MAT Simi runs for Secretary of State. He claims $4 candidacy and vows to uphold law. He is a Alabama native who spent years in Aroma and traveled for journeys. The current Secretary Sus eph Osburn backs him as a future foe in weeks.
Professor Charles F. Willis, director of the State Bureau of Mines, reports on securing a mining experiment station for Arizona. The Kern-Roster bill passed by Congress authorizes ten stations, three per year, and Arizona hopes to receive one of the first stations. The project would advance mineral research and boost Arizona’s mining development through a competent corps of investigators and practical investigations of long unsolved problems.
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