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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1913
Page
3
An assortment of real estate related filings including mortgages, satisfactions, and transfers in Bisbee and Warren districts. Entries list parties such as J Boyle Bonehouse Co Faber Lemon Genardini Morgosio McNamara Wim berly Bailey Sheppard and merchants, with properties in Douglas Bisbee Warren and Tarquol ee mining districts.
A Nogales dispatch reports the last federal troops embarked from Guaymas as rebels entered the city outskirts. Victorio and the main rebel forces allegedly begin occupying the city soon with orders to restore order and resume rail and border communications, while supplies are to be rushed.
The Bisbee Review reports the accidental self inflicted gunshot that killed Conrad Fry 68 while on vacation with his daughter Mrs Frank Lang near San Pedro valley. Fry, a respected longtime Tombstone resident, died at about 2 30 AM after a 32 caliber revolver bullet entered beneath his chin and passed through his skull. He had been visiting his daughter and grandchildren in Huschuces for three weeks and would have ended his vacation this week.
Lamors Howard, an engineer of the ill fated engine that exploded at Fairbeck on June 21, died last night in Bisbee at Copper Queen hospital. His death raises the toll to three fatalities from the incident, alongside Mrs. Robert Beadle and Mrs. Ben F Cable. All three victims were initially barred but were expected to recover before Howard’s death. The women died within hours of the explosion.
The Insurance Press reports that life insurance companies in the United States and Canada distributed 626 million dollars in 1912. Payments in Arizona list several towns with amounts from 10 thousand to 216 thousand dollars. Largest policies include Andrew Johnson in Bonite or Globe figures and Thomse Kavanaugh in Phoenix with ten thousand.
A Senate caucus discussion on wool manufacturing duties ended without adopting free list status for blankets cloth clothing and similar goods after an all afternoon vote. No formal vote record was kept as woollen manufactures remain on the taxed list while petitions for capital panics grow and circulators remain active with nearly two thousand signatures on file.
Twenty five tons of dynamite comprised the charge for a blast near Santa Rita, New Mexico, last Wednesday. The explosion removed 200000 cubic yards of dirt, creating a towering dust cloud and revealing a jagged cliff. The tremor was felt sixteen miles away in Silver City. A DuPont observer attended, noting the dynamite coat was about 27000.
Arizona oil news reports millionaire Klauser from California planning to visit Tuc son to inspect the Tanque Verde field with intent to install a rotary rig. Possible drilling on Barkley Zipt ranch near Tanque Verde. Stryker Menzies well taken from Catalina Exploration metals crook ed and to be plugged below 395 feet after oil was found. may supply fuel for drilling equipment.
Brief messages report Constitutionalists attempting to enter Guaymas were resisted by 700 loyal troops. Generals Orregon and Alvarado command about 2000 men. The nightfall forecast a quick end to the engagement after stubborn resistance began yesterday morning.
J H Gray secretary of the Commercial club reports seventeen cars entered for the El Paix Phoenix race. He expects the count to rise to about 25 before race day with E Peno fielding nine, Phoenix four, Douglas and Bisbee two each, and possibly one from Tombstone.
Wednesday’s Daily notes the Tombstone city council overlooks addressing the Fireworks Ordinance prohibiting shooting within city limits. It urges caution due to fire danger and water scarcity, which could cause damage. A flurry of visiting officials and local business news follows, including a church delegations trip to Los Angeles and various city and county figures in town.
Harry Koight of Phoenix, once with Buffalo Bill's Wild West, bought the Three Link ranch at Walnut Grove in Yavapai County for 30009 dollars. The sale includes a large herd and stock, with former owner Mike Campbell selling the property after years of ownership.
Senator Fall of New Mexico condemns Mexico policy and the neutrality stance, urging adherence to the last Congress neutrality resolution. He cites border arms movement and contrasts U S actions with factions aligned to Huerta, while Senator Smith of Arizona supports U S possession of Lower California for damages to Americans.
MG Kirkpatrick returns from Denver Cole and other figures, including Alex A Murray and Mrs Flach, are in town from Bisbee and Naco for family and medical matters. Tombstone readies for the Glorious Fourth as mountain and cattle country visitors arrive. Beeves for the grand barbecue have been donated by William Cowan and Henry Street and stored in cold storage.
In court today several prisoners were arraigned and sentenced. A follower CF Becker of Douglas was sentenced to one to five years for passing a bogus check. Jesus Monteos of Johnson received one to ten years for grand larceny. Ragile Machichi of Gleeson was sentenced to five years for burglary. Juan Villas of Douglas received five years for burglary. Charles Lewis of Douglas, colored, was sentenced to five years for burglary.
The Department of the Interior informs H H Hotchkies county superintendent that the geology and water sources study of Sulphur Spring valley Arisons by the US Geological Survey and Arisons Agricultural Experiment Station is now in press. The report includes synoptic data and local educational value material with free copies for county schools and others by request to the USGS in Washington DC.
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary McAdoo has assigned deputy customs collectors to western ports of entry. The Arisons district Nogales headquarters lists Doug Lee W T Fidsberbert Naso 8 Bac dail Yume J H Hayes among appointed staff.
The article lists mileage and assessed valuations for telephone and telegraph licenses in Cochise County. Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co 2991 miles at 65 per mile totaling 194,415 Chiricahua Telephone & Telegraph Co 14 miles at 30 per mile totaling 420 New State Telephone & Telegraph Co 76 miles at 35 per mile totaling 16,660 Western Union Telegraph Co 121218 miles at 95 per mile totaling 878,791.70 The total assessed value of these licenses is 290,226.70.
Miss Effie Davey has taken a central position at the local telephone office. Other notes mention road work from Forrest to Gleeson, praised by Supt. Hessler, a Gleeson wrestling win by C Luther Grow, July 1 service changes, and Fourth of July preparations in Tombstone.
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