13 Jun 1915
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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1915
Page
1
Tome Riserk confesses to the McNeal Leeson stone robbery after witnesses and deputies present. Emil Jackson allegedly planned the heist, then rode toward a Mexican town. officers had been notified. The statement was taken in Totman’s Office with Deputy Sheriff Blakefield and others present.
Miex Nella Thiel returns from Huachucas residence guests Miss Willie Pyeatt. Sacred Heart services planned with high mass sermon at 9 20 am and Sunday School for American children. Confessions heard at various times. Rev Joseph M Avery and L Van Meter with Constable Lafe Gitwon visited Gleeson on county business. For sale Denn Argona stock shares at market price.
McCargo and Preston of Tombstone market have installed a refrigerated storage building with a capacity of several tons. The system includes multiple cooling rooms and a glazed last apartment extending into retail sales, reflecting a substantial upgrade in local warehousing. The project remains in the transition phase as operators arrange lease terms and credit arrangements.
Johnson Linddey of Johnson Camp visited the county seat on business and returned home in the afternoon. J Goyette of Tucson arrived yesterday on business matters, traveling by auto. M Doyle known as Biddy with niece Alice Wickstrym arrived from Bisbee for a several days visit. Deputy Sheriff Percy Bowden returned from Florence after delivering three prisoners to begin their sentences. Word from EH Reeves's hospital room in Bisbee says his condition improved today, pleasing Tombstone friends, while sister Julia Axtell remains at his bedside.
The House disposed of the land bill after a second reading and printing. Members opposed turning appraiser duties to a land commissioner and favored a county board chosen by the chairman of the county supervisors. Colter’s irrigation district bill passed with amendments. The attorney general suggested existing irrigation statutes may be unconstitutional.
A Phoenix report details a unique case housing Arizona's original constitution and related artifacts. The case uses native woods including mesquite, features the word Arizona and key dates, and will include the signing pen, inkwell, scissors, ruler, and pedestal now in the governor's office.
The article fragment mentions Ward 24 in Tombstone and a Shankland trial with a hinted verdict. It references winds, weather prophets, a possible jury verdict, and comments about July. It also notes Frank Hare and wife’s east return, Tucson and Prescott, Geronimo in Benson, and a rail line project near a canyon with a wash.
The University of Arizona College of Mines anticipates a large fall enrollment with about 200 undergraduates from other mining schools in Arizona returning for summer studies and many planning to complete their work there. A Gary system feature will let senior students use the field as a lab, integrating theory with practice at Tucson’s unique site.
Judge A C Lockwood and family from Tombstone pursue a two month coast to inland loop toward California. The Prospector correspondent recounts road quality across Santa Monica to San Francisco, recommends Southern California Auto Club maps, notes steeps and passes, praises San Francisco's climate, and plans for a return to Tombstone.
June 11 report notes bids opened at Warren for the railroad linking Gila Bend on the Southern Pacific to the New Cornelia mine 130 miles west of Tucson. New Cornelia Co plans material orders and delivery at Gila Bend, aiming for first traffic over the new line.
News arrives from Tombstone via ALF Parker alleging a clash at Washington Camp near the Mexican line in Santa Cruz county. A Carranza agent on the American side and a Maytorena ally were involved, resulting in one officer dead and another severely wounded. The incident sparked local tension in the mining camp, with Mexican residents prominent in the area.
June 12 report from Phoenix notes Arizona plans events despite unsettled weather. State officials discuss budget for upcoming 101% fair, including purses, prizes, and premiums. Prescott's Homer Ro Wood and Babee’s J R Hendenes join Secretary Tom Shaughnessy in reviewing fair week plans. A proposal would dedicate one day of fair week to motorcycle activities.
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