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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1912

Page

4

Douglas banks host tevois tournament at country club

A tevois tournament for the Bank cup, presented by three Douglas banks, begins Saturday at the Douglas country club. Nearby, a crosscut from the Sultana group near Kelvin yields a four foot copper ore vein described as nearly pure bullion. Nick Sanders reports a strong alfa seed crop in Liberty district with 450 pounds per acre on 36 000 pounds total value 3 960 dollars. Rain hits San Simon nearly cloudburst levels. Forbes Talcott injured in race near Arvad, doctors to decide treatment. Repair work underway at the Normal at Terpe dormitories kaloo mined. Eleven ex-prisoners from Phoenix jailed hot pooli released to work on Verde Valley railroad grading at Cedar Glade. Realty Seca incorporation mooted by George A. Young aims to aid Phoenix growth.

Sultana Gila River Kelvin Nick Sanders Liberty District Sanders San Simon Terpe Hot Polloi Phoenix Cedar Glade Verde Valley

Morillo Captured in Bisbee After Alleged Border Assault

Italian Antonio Morillo was captured in Bisbee by Deputy Sheriff Harry Rafferty after a month on the run for aggravated assault on miner Ed Whitley in Gleeson. Whitley, struck with a rock, had a fractured skull but survived, while Morillo fled before his arrest yesterday. A separate Washington dispatch reports a joint war claims inquiry asking for compensation to Americans harmed in Mexican troubles.

Antonio Morillo Bisbee Sherif Harry Rafferty Ed Whitley Gleeson Eindt Whitley Yeaterdey Rafferty Bi Wey Washington Secretary of War Mexico Senate Fall Smith Arizona United States

State Treasurer Johnsons Report on County Finances

State Treasurer Johnson reports June road fund receipts totaling 218105.00 with Cochise County paying 5581.91, and Maricopa leading at 52327.40. Total state debt stands at 3045275.29, with county and city indebtedness at 209802.86 and state net debt 946972.43. Tables detail county and city tax collections and debts, noting Cochise as the only county without remaining specifics.

Soboton Cochise County Maricopa County Thetate Apache Cochiee Seconine Gila Graham Mobave ONO Prescott City Tombstone City Tucson City Pima County

Work on Big Bridge Commences Over El Paso Route

The El Paso and Southwestern steel bridge at Mencal has begun this week with iron workers placing girders and stringers. Concrete foundations were finished two months ago. The bridge will span the Cienega and cross Southern Pacific lines, becoming a show feature of the EP 48 Werten sion. Track laying is paused until completion, with crews returning east to remove slag at Bispee.

el Paso & Southwestern Mencal Southern Pacific Barket Bispee

Debs to Speak in Arizona Under Socialist Banner

Possibly the lone presidential candidate to address Arizona crowds this year is Eugene Victor Debs of the Socialist party. The local Socialist organization will host the event with admission charged to raise campaign funds. Debs and Siegel are scheduled to tour the country in the remaining campaign months.

United States Arizona Eugene Victor Debs Socialist Party Debe Seidel

Superior and Arizona Mining and Smelting Claim Purchase

A note from Superior regarding the purchase of espectesn claims by Superior and Arizona Mining and Smelting company, outlining holdings at Superior and the proposed acquisition terms.

Superior and Arizona Mining and Smelting Company Superior

All Metal Prices On The Climb

Zone shows cow higher in the market than at any time in thirty five years Lead rises slowly while silver hovers over sixty cents an ounce Copper is seen as too high by miners prompting expected reaction within the year Market sellers compelled to meet current price with belief it can be held across the region.

Mare

Commisario Plans Armed Camp to Repel Rebels

The commisario of Nacorari petitions the Mexican government to arm a force in the camp to deter rebels. About 300 more men can be armed, creating roughly 500 combatants. Most men seem unsympathetic to the Red Flag cause and foresee work halts if Rojce supporters overrun the country’s fiction.

Nacorari Red Flag Rojce

Taking Advantage of the Rainfall in Sulphur Springs Valley

Over the last six days the Sulphur Springs valley received daily rainfall totaling significant moisture. Farmers report widespread benefits with crops being planted in anticipation of a prosperous year. The rain has been widely distributed across the valley’s southern end.

Sulphur Springs Sl Parte

Reconstructing Damaged Machine After Crash

AM Williams suffered severe injuries when his biplane smashed into pieces after striking a telephone poll on July 15. Dovgine papers indicate work to reconstruct the damaged flying machine using salvageable parts. The framework is together and recovery with rubber coated cane will require only a short time.

AM Williams

Kinney bill denounced as un American by Olea

Theo dore Olea of Maricopa county argues the Kinney bill is un American unfair and unjust and will affect about 10000 Mexicans who built homes near their work. He says passage would force them to abandon homes and lose thousands of dollars and urges a no vote.

Kinney Theodore Oles Maricopa County Agsinet Soy Secretary of State Stele Olea Olea Lske

State highway to be built with prison labor

The Toctoo to Florence route will be completed using prison labor, a path once followed by the Borderland. The plan ties labor to infrastructure, reflecting ongoing state projects and regional road development.

Toctoo Florence

Thompson Asked to Resign Position

The state livestock commission asked for the resignation of A. P. Thompson, appointed cattle inspector of the Douglas district after Gov. Hunt's inauguration. Thompson questioned the reason for his removal and protested the action, while A. P. Carey of Sulphur Springs Valley was named to replace him.

State Livestock Commission 8. P. Thompson Douglas Gov. Hunt A. P. Carey Sulphur Springs Valley Thompson

Court Holds Urias on White Slave Law Charge

Eduardo Urias was held to the federal grand jury after a preliminary examination before U S Court Commissioner J B Conseath. Luz Delgado confessed she is not Urias wife and was turned over to immigration. Urias and Delgado entered the United States from Mexico near Lewis Springs after prior refusal and were arrested at Lewis Springs, then brought to Tucson for examination.

Eduardo Urine J. BR

Hurried Departure of Fourth Cavalry From Fort Huachuca

A traveler from Fort Huachuca reports three troops of the Fourth Cavalry, A B and C, departed last Sunday in response to a Nogales tip about a plot to seize the Arizona custom house at Nogales. It is unclear if the plan targeted boats on the border or the Mexican side. authorities think rebels sought arms before crossing. No attack details have emerged and the plan is believed abandoned.

Dong Jae Fort Huachuca Fourth Cavalry Itma Nogales Arizona Mexico Custom House

Supervisors Re-District Counties Under New Bill

Coder bill 139 passed this spring sets the board of supervisors to redraw counties into judicial districts on September first this year. Old precincts end January 1913 and all current precinct officers leave office then with vacancies filled by county boards since no further elections are held.

Coder House Boards of Supervisors Boarde of Supervisors

Hereford Bridge In Danger Reported By Board Clerk

Medly of the board of supervisors reported high water on the San Pedro threatens Hereford bridge. The structure is believed unsafe for vehicles and may require immediate repairs to restore passage.

Medly Board of Supervisors San Pedro Hereford

Fort Huachuca Hosts Annual National Guard Encampment

Thursday’s report highlights the Fort Huachuca site for the annual Army National Guard encampment set in a canyon inlet surrounded by sycamores at 5322 feet. It notes local voter rolls, brief visits by Dr Hughart and Dr Young, upcoming Episcopal conference in Bisbee, and various town figures traveling for court business and local events.

Huachuca Ate i Room National Guard Arizona

Court reporter returns from Huachuca trials

John Walker, a court reporter, just back from Huachuca where he covered several court martial trials. The railroad track washed out between Fairbank and Benton, about 100 feet affected, four feet deep with gravel over 150 feet. Twenty telegraph poles along the Southern Pacific blown down at Gage by winds. repaired within two hours. Tempe society charges Jose Lopes for leaving a cow tied without food or water. Judge Carr fines seven dollars. Attys O'Connell and Flanigan in town. Fourth Street market area decor progressing toward occupancy. Theo Mets visits Bisbee. Rev H A Deck departs for Tempe.

Th RR Fairbank Benton Southern Pacific Gage N. M Dyer Tempe

Arizona Veterans to Attend GA A Convention in Los Angeles

Arizona will be well represented at the annual GA A convention in Los Angeles next September. Twenty five to thirty veterans from the state are expected to attend, with post and department commanders among the delegates. Captain James F. Duncan of Tombstone is the present department commander. Strong Arizona turnout expected in the parade. Woman's Relief Corps may erect a large tent.

Arizona GAA Los Angeles A. R James F. Duncan Tombstone Los Ans Woman's Relief Corps

National Guard to Fort Huachuca Encampment Train

The Arizona National Guard will be transported to Fort Huachuca by a special Randolph Lines and Southern Pacific train. The unit moves 400 men and 60,000 pounds of equipment from Phoenix and other towns. Guardsmen from Fisg staff, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Florence, Morenci, Tuc, Yama and Douglas will participate.

Arizona National Guard Fort Huachuca Trafic Department Randolph Lines Southern Pacific Phoenix Fisg Tempe Mesa Florence Morenci Tuco Yama Douglas

Arizonan Receives Wilson Letter after Nomination

Captain J W Crenshaw, acting in Arizona, received Woodrow Wilson's early reply to his congratulatory note after nomination. Wilson thanks Crenshaw for the vote and congratulates him, apologizing for a delayed reply in a courteous, cordial tone.

Arizonan Wilson Arisona Woodrow Wilson J.W. Crenshaw

Washouts Halt Rail Lines Across Cochise County

Heavy rains have caused washouts on El Paso and Southwestern tracks in Cochise County over the past ten days. Trains faced delays yesterday as the right of way suffered damage. The Southern Pacific between Boson and Fairbanks was also affected by the weather conditions and related track issues.

Cochise County el Paso Uibwestern Southern Pacific Boson Fairbanks Hoth Tepette

Rebel Desertions and Federals Tighten Grip South of Line

A report from Hachita New Mexico describes rebels deserting in mass toward the United States lacking ammunition and food. Federales under General Blenco, about 700 strong, are said to occupy Ojinie near Palomar lands with control extending west and north of the line, with additional forces near Canyon San Luis and Los Burrve. Yequie followers are reported in the rear as rebels struggle for ammo and slipping toward the border in rags and want.

United States Douglas Jan Hachita New Mexico Palomar Land & Cattle Company Federale Blenco Ojinie Canyon San Luis Gen Blanes Los Burrve

Sample of Cochise Cabbage Weighs Heavy in Local Pride

A cabbage sample from Join Polly, a farmer two miles northeast of Cochise, arrived at the Vougine Chamber of Commerce. The vegetable weighs over twenty five pounds and has a diameter similar to a regular washtub, showcasing valley pride in produce.

Vougine Chamber of Commerce Join Polly

Court Cases Filed and Divorce Decrees Summary

Court filings include divorces for Laird Alkonen and Matt Lampi Afkonen. Miguel Leuro Dr and Concepcion Lauro Cr. Marion J Stringer Dr and Ada Stringer Cr. Saran Taylor v Ketert W Taylor. and Gitte O Barney v Maude Barney. Appointments include Oscar Ash turn as administrator, Lee Woolery guardian for Stedman minors, and HE Dugan J Speed and A Taylor as appraisers in Suit No 112 fdr. Judgment notes: Sais 48 and 73 in various matters.

Summox Laird Alkonen Matt Lampi Afkonen Miguel Leuro Concepcion Lauro Marion J Stringer Ada Stringer Huldeb Asbourn Oscar Ash Goar Joby D Stelle Stedman Lee Woolery Stedman HE Dugan J 8 Speed A Taylor Saran Taylor Ketert W Taylor Gitte O Barney

Diary notes on tonic and dosage for medical use

A fragment discussing a tonic and an alterative with guidance to consult a doctor. It mentions taking a small dose at bedtime and references endorsing pills for certain cases. The text is incomplete but suggests medical usage and routine.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Banks of Douglas Douglas Country Club Forbes Talcott Arvad Seca Company George A. Young Johnson Kinney Bill Urias Attorney French Ty Recorder Murphy Cochise SOC Hughart Young Banner County Methodial Episcopal Church HF Merrill Renson Geo Neale CA McDonald Cititeve Bank & Trust Co Bistee WG Gilmore George Davey Elfie Davey County Teachers’ Institute Douglne Kelly & Roche Douglae Sonora Range Cihua Mountain Steve Roemer Wells Farge Tucson Flora Bahe Josue Garia Toorday Waloon Garcia Weable Peice Hamilton Harry Locke Arizon: Good Roads’ Association Parees RN French Mre J F Duncan Duncan GAR John Walker J M O'Connell Ed Flanigan Wost Market Fourth Street Theo Mets Bisbee Soda Water King West County National Guard
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