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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1916

Page

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Clue Man Killed at Maricopa County Jail Escape Scene

Five prisoners who escaped from Maricopa County jail early Wednesday halted a Santa Fe freight north of Phoenix near Wickesburg to obtain water then vanished into the desert. Federal authorities in Tucson report the only trace is an abandoned memory of the group, with officials on alert and possible further sightings expected.

Tucson Wight Fedral Maricona County Santa Fe Phoeniy Wicketsburg Hmited Seates

Suit for $50,090 Filed Against FAA

Hass, Is web & Company of Los Angeles filed suit in the U S District Court against Development Company of America and Frank M Murphy, president of Imperial Copper, amid bankruptcy litigation. The claim alleges money due to them by the Imperial Copper linked entities, with the case part of broader bankruptcy proceedings and a prior demurrer ruling.

Tucson Mats Hass Isweb & Company Los Angeles Development Company of America Pranks M Murphy Arizona Souther Railroad H Southern Arizona Smelting Company United States Imperial Copper Company Francia M. Harta

Tombstonites Return From Hunting and Prospecting Trip

Jack Kaver and Chick Murphy returned to Tombstone yesterday from a five week hunting and camping expedition in the Huachuca mountains. They found the trip dandy with plenty to eat and much sport. They did some prospecting and discovered several propositions they will pursue. They work in the mechanical department of the Hunker Hill and will resume their posts after the mountain stay.

Jack Kaver Chick” Murphy Tombstone Hunker Hill

State Land Sale Held Today in Tombstone

Land Commissioner W A Mower and Ben R Clark of Phoenix conducted a state land sale in Tombstone involving several thousand acres in Sulphur Spring valley. Sheriff Wheeler left for Johnson to handle duties and preliminaries for men connected with a past disturbance.

Tombstone W. A. Mower Apsistatt Ben R. Clark Koenix Harry C. Wheeler Johnson Ai Ealllp

Accidental shotgun discharge injures Coro­nado child

In Clifton a ten year old girl and an eight year old boy were involved in a garden shotgun incident. The boy allegedly carried the gun home after his father went to kill pests. a discharge shattered the girl’s leg at close range. Doctors performed surgery at four in the morning. the patient is recovering.

C. A. Augit Coronado Angle Che Kun Clifton

Tombstone April shipments from T M & M Co properties

In April Tombstone saw shipments heavy for the era, averaging two cars per day, mostly from the T. Mo & M. Company properties. Van Horn, lost in the desert, survived on cactus, returned to Tucson and warned of his route via notes. A proposed Deming and Fairbank road would pass Tombstone and Soldiera Holes, between the Chiricahua mountains. The Crystal Palace saloon closed for extensive repairs and to reopen around July 1 after improvements.

Tombstone Grand Central Spur T. Mo & M. Company van Horn Tucson Alice Interalk Deming and Fairbank Soldir Chiricahua Mountains Helms Crystal Palace Minneapolis

Red Rock Fire Attributed to Coal Gas Explosion

The board of Inquiry found the Red Rock blaze that destroyed the Southern Pacific station was caused by gases released from spontaneous coal dust combustion stored under the station bunting. The board urged stopping the practice of storing coal beneath station buildings. Court Reporter J. W. Walker and his wife traveled to Ramsey Canyon for a weekend at their summer cottage.

Red Rock Southern Pacific Board of Inquiry J. W. Walker Ramsey Canyon

Registered at Arlington crowd list of travelers

Registered at Arlington today are Lon Pyeatt Canille O T Smith and wife Dragoon W A Mouer P J Munsch C K Mouer Ben Clark Phoenix J N Huncaker ranch W AL Abbot ranch A J Bruce San Francisco Jos H Bigher El Paso Chris Kelstok St Joseph Mo T R Sorin Tucson D R Hancock Bisbee Jack Williams L N Kleason Kansas City

Te Arington Lon Pyeatt Canille O. T. Smith Dragoon W. A. Mouer P J. Munsch C.K. Mouer Ben Clark Phoenix J. N. Huncaker Ranch W. AL Abbot A. J. Bruce San Francisco Jos. H. Bigher el Paso Chris Kelstok St. Joseph T. R. Sorin Tucson D. R. Hancock Bisbee Jack Williams L. N. Kleason Kansas City

Local Clergyman Heads to Bisbee for Sunday Service

Hee FA Collymore left this morning for Bisbee where he will hold Sunday service. A F Parker the insurance man also went to Bisbee and Douglas for business and will return with him tomorrow. Parker is visiting Douglas during his trip.

Bisbee A. F Parker Douglas Mr. Parker

Norman Abell Returns from Border Duty to Tombstone

Norman Abell comes back to Tombstone from Douglas where he served with the hospital corps of the First Arizona Infantry on border duty. He joined the unit after finishing school at the University of Arizona and will stay with his mother for the summer.

Norman Abell Tombstone Douglas First Arizona Infantry Norman U. of A Dougas

Eastern Star Visit Whitehall Lodge Hosts Dignitaries

The Eastern Star lodge of this city hosted visiting dignitaries including Mr. and Mrs. B. J. McKinney of Minnesota, Mrs. Grand Patroness Mary Orachrean of Tucson, and Mrs. Alice Latley, with plans for official visits to the local order this month at the Masonic hall.

Anehuee Mra Kineton Orachrean Tucson Marron Alice Latley Roume Lin

Preparing to Start Drug Store in Rows Building

Ernest Ivey arrived from Bisbee with his brother Jos A Ivey to prepare for the opening of a new drug store in the Rows building on Allen Street. Material and fixtures are being installed as fast as possible.

Ernest Ivey Bisbee Jos. A. Ivey Mr. Ivey Rows Allen Street Powalbie

Board of Equalization Concludes Tax Roll Session

The board of supervisors met to finalize the tax rolls prepared by Assessor Hughes amid protests against raises. Visitors from Tombstone and Pos Caberam including J C Rigas Fred W I C E Busenbark and O T Smith and wife from Dragoon were noted in attendance.

Board of Supervisors Court Hone Hughes Tanches J.C. Rigas Fred W I C. E. Busenbark O. T. Smith Dragoon

Hughes Nominated on Third Ballot at Chicago Today

Two ballots taken last night without results Hughes shows a big plurality over opponents Wild enthusiasm over results by Hughes men Roosevelt placed as Progressive nominee after Republicans nominate Hughes Fairbank does not decide on vice presidency John M Parker will run with Roosevelt

Hughes Chicago Roosevelt Fairbank John M. Parker Charman Harding

Hughes Nomination Dominates Convention Row

The Chicago convention press reports Hughes winning the Republican nomination after a long ballot process. Roosevelt and Lodge alignments shift votes while Weeks and Sherman withdraw. Progres­sives adjourn to 3 and a land sale is held. Parker is later nominated for president by acclamation with Johnson and Robbins backing him.

Smoot Conference Committee Progressive Committee Hughes Roosevelt Senator Lodge Suiwot Senator 2 Sherman Ulineis Deles Lodge John M. Parker Louisiana Governor Johnson California Raymond Robbins Illinois

Ranchers Hunsaker and Lutley head to Huachucas herd inspection

J N Hunsaker a well known rancher of the Swisshelms and Wm Lutley a Tombstone cattleman left this morning for the Huachucas in Santa Cruz county to inspect a herd of cattle they have ranging there.

J. N. Hunsaker Wm. Lutley Tombstone Santa Cruz County

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