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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1912

Page

4

Witnesses, stabbings, and railroad updates from Tucson area

A Tucson area dispatch lists a U S marshal escorting a witness to Globe after a stabbing at a reclamation camp. Gov hopeful Don Jose Zakany arrives in Tucson from Mexico City, SP announces a through route to New Orleans to dodge high water, and Tucson council tackles licenses and a subway project. A city council vote names Sam Jacobs as councilman, plus Prescott’s Arrzvns Pioneers Home admission for James Sheridan. An Arizona train near Tempe derails but narrowly avoids disaster, and material deliveries begin for a new Southern Pacific Tuccoo machine shop. An option on 13 Saddle Mountain district claims near Winkleman is noted.

William Rourke Phoenix Gregorio Elf Rourke Hhs Mexico City Don Jose Zakany Sinaloa Tucson DF Sotomayor Sam Jacobs J H Plunkett Franklin Street el Paso Southwee Prescott State Board of Control James Sheridan Sheridan Arizona

Supreme Court to rule on election notices case

Justices heard arguments Wednesday on whether Secretary Sidney Osborn should be restrained from sending primary election notices before the November general election. State Senior H A Davis sought a writ of injunction. Assistant Attorney General Lewis T Carpenter represented the secretary, and WL Barnum spoke for Senator Davis. Each side used about an hour.

Sidney Osborn Supreme Court H A Davis Ostora Lewis T Carpenter WL. Barnum Davis

Mining locations filed up to date across districts

Across counties records show 459 mining locations filed to date with a rise of over 250 locations since January. The list includes names of claimants and districts such as Swisshelm Hartland Tombstone Turquoise Benson Benson group Oakland group and Lost Hills with acres and claim counts for multiple properties and groups.

Murphy Mindist AJ Fiverty Swisshelm LL Henderson Hartlond Gonzales Warren Massolerts Rivcon Bauer Et al Hartlord Warren OW Zave Hartford Guy Carrotal sTevie Joe Sabin Whetatone EJ Lumpkin Larimore J T Tong Cochise Chas Morgan See M F Larkin California MJ Donner Californie I McClelland Tomtetone TexeAriz Min Co Chine Aldoph Thorine Q Sweeten Smith John Carello Aw Bisbee Coalition Co Dreyfus Wilbur C Hive Turquoise James Smoot Tombstone AD Milter Hereford DO Joha Igo Mustang Eoutheser Aucil Martin Benson EB Perrin Benson Group Benson Mining District Milton McWhortoo Tucky Son JD Lacey Oakland Group GA Heese Clifton Group Lost Hills

The Coming Chauffeur (Who Is It)

A poem by Ws. McStannes about a Ford car named Twenty with a top wind shield and two seats. The speaker asks the driver what he would do if he killed it dead on a long sandy walk and the driver replies he would walk it instead if the car won’t run by the scenery.

Who IS By Ws. McStannes Gary Ford Ielsim

Cattle shipment from Mexico reaches Dodge City in record time

RL Benton completed a shipment of twelve hundred cattle from Mexico at Agua Prieta on Wednesday afternoon. The cattle were loaded to the Santa Fe at Douglas and delivered to Santa Fe lines in eight hours and twenty minutes. Benton plans to bring more cattle from his Mexican ranches in the near future.

Mexico RL Benton Agua Prieta Dodge City Kensus

Sulphur Springs Valley Notes Report

Local notes describe the Subordinate Order of the Ani Horse Shield Association growing from twelve to twenty charter members, its purpose for mutual protection and crime suppression, plus a Kansas origin seven years ago with 161,000 members. It also reports accidents, arrivals, and visits in Sulphur Springs valley including Jose Gomez injury, Dodds, Remple, LaPreie Sampson, and Meacham family travel updates.

Ani Horse Shiel Association Kansas States of the Union D Remple Burton Courtland San Simson Valley

Cochise County Leads in Railroad Valuations Report

Board of Equalization publicizes railroad values for Cochise and Santa Cruz counties. Cochise totals 4,972,263.52 across lines including Arizona Eastern, EP & SW, Arizona & New Mexico, Southern Pacific, and others. Santa Cruz shows 496,374.90. Data lists divisions, miles, and assessed amounts for each line.

Arrona Board of Equalization Cochie County Ber Santa Cruz Cochise County Arizona Eastern Cochise Division Arizona Astern Globe Division EP &Sw Tombstone-Fairbanks EP & SW Douglas Courtland Johnson & Dragoon Northees Arizona & New Moxico

Oil Struck at One Thousand Feet on Local Ranch

Oil was encountered at a depth of 1000 feet by TM Will ianmoth at the Kellog and Walls ranch while boring for artesian water with a machine once owned by Sterling Development company at Tuceon. Samples taken for testing. oil quality unknown. Nearby coal deposits suggest possible oil lakes in the area.

Willianmoth Sterling Development Company Tuceon Tim

Kinney bill to bar non English speakers from mines

A Phoenix dispatch reports Assistant Attorney General Carpenter certified the Morenci initiative petition. The Kinney bill would bar all men unable to speak English from mines and other hazardous occupations, sending the proposal to voters in November. It would affect several thousand foreign laborers.

Asistant Carpenter Morenci Ballos Kinney

Bequillas Land and Oil Interests Visit Tombstone Figures

Friday notes show Bequilla s Land and Cattle Co prominent figures visiting Tombstone to discuss matters with Jeff Milton. Al Godfrey opens Fifth street shoeshop near Melgren, while weather forecaster predicts rain this afternoon. Local dignitaries J W Walker and Harry Evans travel to Fort Huachuca, and Judge Fred Sutter and bride receive many attentions after returning from their honeymoon. The couple plan to reside at Stein cottage after next week.

FN Wolcott Jos McPherson EA Hughes Tomtetone Lost Hille J W Walker Harry Evans Fort Huachues Fred Sutter Bride Tombstone Tumbletone City Chirivari Brigade

Court Cases Filed Suit 103 Involving Northingtes Jade and Partners

A legal docket lists Suit 103 filed by Sophie AJ Northingtes Jade against KR Escudero L Cummings and EH Reeves for divorce. It mentions A E Hurst v. Chite Lumber Co with a transcript in JP court and a judgment amount of 1146.

Sophie AJ Northingtes KR Escudero L Cummings EH Reeves Ce. Dade Rington Fe Chite Lumber Co Transcript A E Hurst Cochisor Lumber Co

Open Bids For Supplies At Industrial School

Governor Hunt and R Osburn of the board of control with J J Calleghan state auditor and other board members are in session to open bids for supplies for the industrial school. Bids cover a wide range of furnishings and dry goods, with bulk purchases planned as inmates learn to make their own clothes.

Overnor Hunt R Osburn Board of Control J J Calleghan Besson

Ayer s Hair Vigor Ad Claims Natural Hair Growth

An old advertisement promotes Ayer s Hair Vigor as a natural aid to hair growth. It urges readers to consult a doctor for guidance and assures no danger of hair loss or damage. The copy emphasizes long, rich, luxurious hair as a desired result.

Ayer

Man Tries Chicken Cargo Scheme to Ride White Way

A Richmond Virginia man attempted to travel to Los Angeles without paying fare by shipping Chickens under a livestock contract. He sealed a crate of chickens in a car and fled after El Paso inspectors questioned the method. The case prompted a complaint against chicken growers and drew interest from the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Richmond Los Angeles el Paso MC Hallmark Rieumond Interstar Commerce Railrom Company Sath

War Measur es Hit Sanure Cattle Exports

War effects reach Sonora with higher taxes and business strain. The state contends a $3.60 duty on every head of cattle exported, part of measures to cover deficits from tea shortages and mine closures. Cattlemen across the state protest vigorously.

Sanure

Trains Over Extension Aimed for November Completion

Plans indicate trains will clog the new line by November first, with about fifty miles of track to be completed. Construction has started on passenger and freight depots, roundhouse in Tuzton Trackleyiog is nearly done for eighteen miles from Fairbank, and the Golden States Limited of the Rock Island system may run through by early January.

Traak Tucton Fairbank Golden States Limited Rock Island

Forest Fire Across the Line Rises Near Ising Douglas

Large forest fire extends several miles into the Ceneizia mountains south of Douglas. Illumination from the blaze lit many miles last night, with residents fearing a rebel advance while those on the near side remain unworried.

Agus Privia Ceneizia Douglas

Lowdermilk Gets Rhodes Appointment

W C Lowdermilk, class of 13, from Wilboz, Ozona area, has been named Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, England. He succeeds Fred Spaulding who was unable to enter due to ill health after ranking highest in exams. Lowdermilk, who came from Park College Missouri, will enter St Johns College Oxford to study chemistry.

W C Lowdermilk Arizons Oxford University England Fred Spauling Spaulding Lowdermilk Wilboz University of Arisone Park College

Local politicians meet for progressive party plans in Tombstone

A Tombstone gathering including Woolery President Win Fowler Treasurer M Telin and secretary Hawer met yesterday to discuss the Progressive party, with Cocoiee county noting Republican followers and new party momentum. Keith Davey paid a Mason Ranch visit near Lewis Springs. William Kirlew narrowly escaped injury after a fall on Fourth Street. Tombstone reports more autos than any Arizona city, ranking 48th in population as the state enters new regeneration efforts and county officials begin duties under a new law.

Woolery Win Fowler M Telin Roosevelt Hawer W Hicks Weitraeken Biebee Progressive Party Cocoiee County Koorerrit Fourth Street Tombstone

Senator Smith Urges Action On Mexico Crisis

Washington dispatch reports Senator Mark Smith of Arizona warned that outrages in Mexico are accelerating and the United States must respond with a proclamation or other action. He said he has not discussed the matter with President Taft and noted ongoing talks by Senators Fall and Smoot about treatment of Mormons in Sonora and Chihuahua amid revolutionary turmoil.

Washington Dispatch Mexico Mark Smith Arizona White House Taft A.B Fall New Mexico Reed Smoot Utah Sonora Chihuahua Fail Will Senate Mericwue

Socialist Nominee to Speak at Tucson in September

Tucson Socialiste announce an offer from E. V. Debs, Socialist presidential candidate, to speak in Tucson in September as part of a tour of Arizona. Debs has already scheduled dates for nearby Gobs.

Tucson E. V. Debs Debs Arizona Alrady Gobs

Renowned Arizonan Col Wa Herring Dies in Tucson

Tucson mourns Col Wa Herring a distinguished Arizona pioneer age 79. founder of Decoration Day and pivotal in Arizona history he guided state moves and helped shape the University of Arizona earning Herring Hall honorary LL D. funeral set Friday under BPOE auspices with many tributes across the territory

Col Wa. Herring Tucson Arizona Col. Herring Aravem Hich Tombstone Ternans Mary Col Herring Hens Decoration Jay Greater New York Timbs Fomterene Cochise County Wwe Tombshops Wader Oeernor Irwin Morphy Arzona The Territorial Library University of Argon Hat Herring University

Applications for School Land Lease in Arizona

The Arizona State Land Commission completed the lease application process for school and university lands and is sending leaseholders a copy of the application, a blank permit, land laws, and an explanatory letter. Applicants are urged to complete and return forms quickly. a duplicate copy stays in the county office. Rental rates are set by county supervisors and approved by the land commission, with payments forwarded to the commission. Permits expire on May 15, 1913, unless new land legislation passes. if not, renewal is expected to be easy.

Arizona Bianke Varnis State Land Commission Board of Eapers Boars of Supervisors Land Commission

New Arizona Law Forces Headlight Upgrades on Rails

A recently passed Arizona law requires locomotives to use headlights of at least 1500 candle power. Many engines currently burn acetylene lights and must be updated, causing operational slowdowns as rails adjust to the new standard.

Arizona

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