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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1917

Page

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Cochise Farm Advisor February schedule announced

A. L. Paschal Cochise County Agricultural Agent released February events with topics Timely Orchard Work Home Garden Timely Work With Vegetables Soil Preparation Extension Schools and visits to every farming center. Four to five University specialists will lecture at Willcox San Simon Preat eecune paneon Webb Pearce Paradise Hereford and other towns with extension schools field meetings and farmers gatherings through February.

A. L. Paschal Cochise County Willcox Mt. View Fta

Court rules on disputed Hunt Campbell ballots in Phoenix

In a Phoenix court opening ruling Judge Stanford addressed the Hunt Campbell contest. Most objections to distinguishing marks were rejected. one ballot with a top name was discarded. The pivotal decision favored Campbell as the voter’s intent appeared to mark for Campbell in the prohibition column.

Phoenix Stanford Superior Court Campbell

Cochise Probation Officer Delivers Boys to State Industrial School

Douglas reports Mrs. G Hirst, deputy probation officer, escorted David McCreary to the state industrial school at Fort Grant. The school houses sixty boys and sixteen girls under good discipline. Students split time evenly between school and work with manual training for boys and domestic science for girls. Four hundred fruit trees are being planted and spring gardens prepared. The dairy feeds ten Holstein cows for milk and butter.

Manuel

Utah Cavalry Replaced by Regular Army Troops in Nogales

All units of the Utah cavalry will be ordered home within days as a regiment of regular army cavalry arrives to relieve them in Nogales. The Utah troops have served there since the summer, and the earlier return order was countermanded.

Nogales Utah

Mutiny Alleged by First Arizona Infantry at Naco

An official report states soldiers of Company M at Naco mutinied Tuesday night shouting we want to go home. Seven men were later charged with disobeying orders after refusing morning formations. The unit detained overnight to identify the miscreant who allegedly tainted Captain Pickett's coffee.

Meuubers First Arizona Infantry Naco A.M. Tothill Tothill Company M Liard House Tathit Clyde EB. Pickett

Eastern Stars Enjoy Social Evening at Lodge Rooms

The Eastern Star chapter held a large attendance meeting in the lodge rooms with a regular business session followed by a social. Guests were invited to The Sheflin to watch the drama The Dawn of Love, courtesy of Giacoma Brothers. W A McSparrow hosted as an old time musician, Dr Haghart played violin, and Mrs Dalgleish with Mrs Lee Woolery sang. Refreshments ended the evening social. Next meeting committee includes Mrs Gray Mrs H Leigh Hutchison and Dr Hughart.

Eastern Star Chapter Mra Netile Morgleish Harry Evans A A Gartner Sheflin Giacoma Brothers W. A. McSparrow Dr. Haghart

Mexicans and cowboys clash on Arizona border

Reports from Tucson recount daylong fighting at Stone House near the Mexican border between Mexican troops and American cowboys over cattle. Troops from Troop E Utah Cavalry aided cowboys. no American deaths reported by 5 pm though Mexican casualties unknown. Reinforcements sent. later accounts say no further deaths.

Tucson Justice of the Peace Hogan Arizaca Arizona Stone House Utah Artvaca Jan Arns Utah Cavalry Montana Roby

Raiders raid gambling den near Chandler suburb

Chandler Peace officers raided a villa near Chandler after a Saturday night Stud poker game in the house of Jane Barajas. About a dozen players were present, including individuals identified as Villa or Carranes. The dealer received a 100 day sentence.

Chandler Mexico Town Ittle Villa Carranes Jane Barajas Turtice Arnold

Bisbee Dentist Robbed at Curve Street Junction

Jan 27 a Bisbee dentist, Dr C D Richards, partner of George P Craig, was held up near Curve Street and Quarry Canyon just beyond the convent. The highwayman took about 30 in cash, $50 worth of gold ware, a 14 chain and a pocket knife. The robber, described as American tan wearing a cap with visor, fled after pistol was pressed to the belt. Police pursue possible suspect linked to prior City Park and Lowell robberies.

Pat O'Donnell Down Town Richards F. J Goudge City Park O. L. Mize Lowell

Wiley Jones Denies Pima Pardons Sanctioned

Tucson January 27 Attorney General Wiley Jones stated that the board of pardons and paroles has not recommended the release of Frank Moore and Robert Fenter who were convicted of murder in the second degree for killing two Mexicans during third degree torture. He added that if released it would have been by Governor Junt. Whether the men are released or their whereabouts remain uncertain as reports circulated from John Wright, their trial attorney.

Tucson Frank Moore Robert Fenter Wiley Jones Phoenix Junt Ney John Wright Moore Fenter State Prison

Campbell 15 Governor Declared By State Supreme Court

Advices from Phoenix report Thos E Campbell declared de facto governor by the state Supreme Court just before press time. No further details were available. In a separate matter Barajas, serving a suspended sentence, was sent to Phoenix jail for 100 days and has appealed to the Superior Court.

Campbell Barajas Hi Head Phoenix

Phoenix Attorney Dies From Fractured Jaw

W B Craig brother of city manager R A Craig died at 11 this morning on the operating table at St Josephs hospital while doctors tried to reset a broken jaw under anesthesia. He was injured in a week old accident when a car collided with a motorcycle. the speedometer tore loose and struck his jaw. Despite the severity, he was not considered in danger and was expected to recover.

Phoenix W. B Craig R. A. Craig St. Joseph’s Hospital Craig

Solons Debate Arizona Flag and New House Bills

Phoenix January 27 The house education committee reported against adopting the state flag due to its design with radiating red and blue stripes and a copper star. The whole committee, however, recommended passage of the appropriation bill for fourth class counties, and work continued on the Shosholl bill. New measures include Torrens land system, funding for Southern Arizona Fair, tax levy tweaks, judge salaries, and reducing printed ballots. The session adjourned midmorning with business remaining from yesterday’s rule disputes.

Phoenix House Commubtee of Education Committee of Whole Ry Mallory Pima Arizona Eddy Yuma Fales Gila Supreme Court Superior Court Vaughn House Senate Sena

Tombstone Orders Gypsy Show to Move On

The Gypsy band arrived in Tombstone with wagons donkeys bears and monkeys asking Mayor Welch and Chief Bravin for permission to perform. Officials told them to leave the city stating such traveling shows are a menace and not welcome, and that they must move on.

Tombstone Guy C. Welch Geo. Bravin

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