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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1912
Page
4
The Winslow jury acquitted Jake Miller after four hours of deliberation in the two year old case against Robert W Johnston. The defense argued unwritten law and insanity as part of their plea.
In Lahore today the grand jury rendered its final report with indictments and several cases discharged. The Gleeson v. Costello trial dominated proceedings as counsel debated jury instructions and a night session was held to close arguments. Verdicts included a $4,362.24 award and a million-dollar mining partnership ruling, with an appeal filed by Costello interests.
Jerome raises 1000 for a Prescott Fourth of July celebration inviting locals to join on July 4. Prescott will not celebrate this year. Arizona news notes include mining camp Cherry pushing a woman suffrage petition with eleven signatures.
Frank Gilbert Huber, thirteen, of Tombstone, drowned Sunday in a storage tank near the Spray mine at Biabee. This is the third Huber death since 1907 following Charles Huber in a mine accident and Joseph Huber killed in the Huachuca mountains. The drowning occurred while other boys aged 12 to 16 watched nearby.
The Mohave Miner reports SC Bagg, ex publisher of fit Psosrscton, has remodeled the Cyclipic mine mill and achieved high recovery. The ore body shows strong gold values with many samples above five dollars and some near one hundred dollars per ton. Production is expected to be large this year.
Standard Oil Co will enter the Lost Hill Basin Oil field where a local company operates. Betton and Douge las report land leased by Standard representatives who have quietly worked for months and hold 7000 to BC acres in the field. Arrival of Standard promises thorough prospecting and encouragement for Tombstone owners.
Lu his aeroplane built in Dougtac became the first of its kind to fly successfully west of the Mississippi. Williams rose to three hundred feet two miles north of the city at five o’clock and flew in controlled circles for about fourteen miles completing eight laps on the route.
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A Bisbee resident identified as Shea is arrested in Lowell on a charge of insanity after his wife filed a complaint. Neighbors report erratic behavior over recent weeks and several threats to family members, who have lived apart for two weeks. He will be taken to Tombstone for examination.
Clerk issues marriages for Walter F Kines and Mattie L Lindsey both of Light George Colovero and Eustasio Mendoza of Bisbee JH Judd and Mary Lo greensn of St David Ernest George and Otie Ballard of Lowell Joseph McLuanaga and Adelie Lovie of Dowding JE Grady of Bishee and Mery De Lney of El Paso Jos Kunsney and Mrs Well Stuns ney of Douglas
A boy charged with breaking into and robbing the port office at Bowie was bound over to appear before the grand jury by United States Commissioner James K Dupeeath in Tucson. Raymond E Moore and Justice Henrich of Bowie testified as witnesses. Soledad Rubio also attended.
Decoration Day was observed with ceremonies at the cemetery led by Commander A L Grow of the GAR. Flags and flowers marked each plot in the GAR section as friends tenderly remembered the departed and honored the memory of those who died.
Record prices for one year old Mere sold at Tucano to W O'Brien in Hereford Texas for 22 dollars a head. Cattle from Gol Sturgis and JM Ronstadt near Oracle. Claude Kimmerly Tucson assistant postmaster received Washington DC notice on floor space and boxes for the Toston post office. Assistant postmaster says federal building planned in Tucson. Fire and water damage to New York store Lone Star grocery building estimated at fifteen thousand dollars. Company G Twelfth Army men aided at Sremco. Guggenheims deal with option holders on Needles group of claims near Miami declared.
On Thursday Tombetonstencirew observes Decoration Day with local businesses closing early and a parade from the G A R post to the cemetery. AL Grow leads the veterans unit in a ceremony followed by services at the graves and a ceremonial march.
Official returns show Reeve M Ling elected national committee man from Arizona. Eugene Brady ONeill led in Maricopa and Yuma counties by about 700 votes, but Ling won in most other counties including Yavapai Cochise Greenlee Graham Coconino and Pinal. Ling carried Finn County is done.
Jesus Maytorena son of Sonora Governor Maytorena was ambushed and killed by Yaqui renegades near La Mesa while en route to his hacienda. The body was found soon after and the governor mourns the young man noted for his business ability and ranch management. The Yaqui group reportedly escaped and pursuit failed.
The Cochise county prisoner John Murdock, 70, awaiting transfer to Florence, received a parole recommendation after the supreme court upheld a lower court perjury conviction. Representative Billy Graham, Cochise County lawmakers, and residents urged clemency, while parole board consideration and evidence filings were discussed, with Sheriff Wheeler informed.
An old ad copy promotes Ayer's Pills to ease coughs with a bedtime dose of one pill. The box urges showing it to your doctor for quick understanding and highlights a mild laxative effect the next day.
The senate considered reestablishing the state purchasing agent at 3000 dollars annually with adjustments for assistants. A separate bill sets a 2500 dollar annual salary for the state treasurer and 1500 for an assistant. Three new house bills address insurance supervision, control board duties, and an estimator for a capitol wing. Final actions included bills on a state fare law, treasurer duties, and establishing a deputy treasurer.
Governor Will Force an Election statement says officers should serve one year and an election held in fall. Attorney General Parsons reports from Phoenix that the governor will call a vote if the legislature does not authorize an election. Court action possible on legality questions. Two ballot measures are under consideration.
May 31 1912 notes show the Pearce Juniors defeating the Stronghold nine 10 to ? at the dismantled school house. Pie supper profits reached 22 dollars for the Sunday school organ fund. A box supper and bake sale followed the game with sausages and drinks. Phillip Rockfellow and Howard Benedict arrived for the summer. Local families plan a trip to the Salubrity Spring Valley Sunday School Convention. Summer visitors grow as the canyon is touted as a premier southwest playground. Farmers report new potatoes in about ten days and a new road project to widen fifty miles of lanes.
Legal filings and appeals discussed by attorneys in Los Angeles and surrounding firms. Notables visit Tombstone for court business and mining interests. Community updates include examinations for engineers, teachers, and county court arrivals. Prominent Bisbee figures, arrivals in Tombstone, and family visits mark the period.
Roy Myers, released by Governor Huet to seek a patent in a machine to gather electricity from air, has returned to Arizona and will report to the penitentiary. He filed an application and also pursued a patent for an electric push button for fire hydrants.
In Washington Senator Smith battles Sloan’s confirmation amid Democratic opposition led by all but O Gorman of New York. The fight shapes a Senate session as Arizona’s candidate for a lifetime federal bench appears likely to be rejected without a vote.
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