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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1917
Page
5
A dense list of property transfers, mining claims, mortgages, sales and satisfactions from Cochise County records. Included are warranty deeds in Douglas, mining claims to Huachuco Copper M Co, several mortgages to local banks, and chattel liens on livestock and autos. Notices appoint guardians and appraisers, with public probate references and hearings set for June 1917.
Information from Los Angeles reports Major A J Doran seriously ill at Soldiers Home Sawtelle after a recent transfer for medical care. He left Arizona to return for a mining deal and has aged past 80, with doctors deeming recovery hopeless. He had been staying at the Hollenbeck hotel and was struck by illness early last week.
In Phoenin on July 1 Jesus Garcia an 18 year old Mexican boy attempted to adjust a cartridge jammed in a 32 Savace automatic. The gun discharged causing four bullet wounds to his heart forearm and upper arm. He lay near the Indian school until bystanders notified police and medical aid. Dr Marty Huden treated him and he was taken to the county hospital for care.
A morning blaze in Clarkston destroyed the Stag cafe and the adjacent Japanese laundry, causing about $5000 in damages. The Smith Furniture store frontage suffered damage while stock largely escaped. Luke Brothers, W. Gilpin, Phillip and Sam Clark led volunteer crews with help from nearly all town volunteers to prevent wider destruction.
Eight Mexican men were taken into custody in Phoenix and vicinity under the recent selective draft order issued by President Wilson. Seven are bound over to the federal grand jury. one, aged under 18, was released. Names listed include Pete Moreno Ix Gallardo Manuel Soto Fito Demarby Chico Flores Jere Wios Carlos Acuna and Juan Bracquete.
Governor Campbell on Tuesday urged Washington to appoint the same officials who served in counties and cities for registration as local exemption boards for Arizona Two boards are to be appointed for Arizona The governor said he had chosen the members but will not forward names until they agree to serve
Attorneys for Jor Governor Hunt seek immediate Supreme Court hearing on a challenge to the statutory limit in the governorship and request early argument. The motion was filed today with notice served on Governor Campbell's legal team.
Four Mexican laborers were arrested by Deputy Marshal F A Weage and brought to town. Before John B Henke they appeared in court. two were released on their own recognizance to await grand jury sessions, one was freed as a minor after parental proof, and the fourth posted a 250 dollar bond. The men had been working about four miles from town in a cotton field. Carlos Acuma claimed to be over thirty but could not prove it.
Chief Justice Franklin of the Arizona Supreme Court granted habeas corpus today for Maca, held in Apache county jail at St Johns. Maca, first arrested in Arizona for attempting to introduce Hanor into the state in violation of the prohibition amendment, appealed from a lower court judgment. His ball was withdrawn and he remained imprisoned.
Hazard and Miller of Los Angeles reports by wire from Washington the issuance yesterday of patents to inventors in Arizona and Mexico. Names include Chariel Pontrotagnet Williams Jay Doak windmix Deming My Samuri P fintchett and G L Dillard Eck Mexolon.
Charles Frank Gordon and Mixx Elizabeth Kries of Gleeson eloped after rental objections and a race to Tombstone for a marriage license. They wed before Judge W. A. Fowler with help from the groom’s mother Mrs Gordon and the bride’s aunt, planning to reside in Bisbee.
A planned rally in Douglas to urge copper workers to join a labor action drew no attendees after mayoral proclamation denounced the attempt. Police and 25 special officers stood by as owner Mose Kline locked the hall at 4:30 pm, leaving the crowd to mill outside without incident.
Lamar Cobb a former state engineer who offered services to the war department received a letter from Representative Carl Hayden. General William Black chief army engineer said applicants over forty five will not be considered. Black noted the department has examined less than half of applications since war began.
Refined copper production for May reached 105,542,152 pounds, the strongest monthly total this year. The May rise, about 2 percent, follows April and contrasts with a drop at Anaconda, while Old Colony and Braden, Inspiration, and Tamarack posted notable gains over April.
Yuma superior court held Senate Bill 115 invalid on back salary collection for county officials. Judge Baates ruled the law unconstitutional after advice from Henry Wupperman and attorney Wiley E. Jones. The case may be appealed to the supreme court. The measure sought to end back salary suits by setting a filing deadline of June 1% and aimed to resolve past disputes known as blunder.
Phoenix July 3 Frank S Ingalls, former surveyor general and prominent Yuma figure, was appointed by Governor Campbell as superintendent of the state industrial school at Fort Grant to succeed Thomas E Pulliam. The appointment becomes effective July 10.
Governor Campbell and Provost Marshal Crowder discussed using the same boards that handled county registrations to review draft exemptions and handle early steps under the selective service law. The boards would include the sheriff health officer and recorder, with replacement power reserved for noncooperative members.
Three hundred fifty burros in Apache county, part of a herd nearing a million, have been rounded by County Assessor Minear. They will be sold on July 12 at St Johns, the sale likely to draw a buyer who may lead the herd onward due to the lack of an active Arizona market.
July 3 in Phoenix a suit was filed by D Roye seeking a writ of injunction against the Arizona State Fair Commission to halt interference by its officers and attorneys and to allow him to occupy and use the state fair grounds under his lease for race meets amusements and parimutuel devices.
July meeting of Bank of Benson directors approved reorganizing and establishing a Cochise County State Bank in Tombstone as a branch with capital raised to 20000 and profits of 4750. A. G. Smith presides, O W Smith cashier, K N Copeland assistant cashier. directors include H W Bate Maier Goetz Getzwiller J J McKinney Wein Hamilton Ross Money McSparrow Wolcott.
In Phoenix a special federal court session is scheduled for August six to try individuals described as slackers. Assistant U S Attorney J H Angwin announced the plan, with Judge Sawtelle presiding upon his return from vacation. About ten defendants face arraignment on information for failure to register, including 35 from the Russian Molokan settlement near Glendale, with potential further additions before trial.
The final argument in the contest for the governorship will not be made until September after a conference between the attorneys. The dispute centered on what the abstract should include. Ives for Hunt urged four precincts Twenty or so pages would be added at a dollar per page if extended. Sloan for Campbell insisted that ten or twelve precincts be covered to avoid an inadequate abstract.
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