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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1912
Page
3
A roundup of numerous land and chattel mortgage recordings, deeds, and satisfactions of notes across Douglas and adjacent areas. Entries include refinanced and reassigned realty, livestock liens, and notices of trustee actions with entities such as First National Bank of Douglas, Arizona Bank & Trust Co, and local landowners like McBride, Nibart, Cary, and Wheeler.
The notice urges all officers and stockholders to heed the new corporate law requiring a $20 payment this month to the corporation commission by every corporation doing business in the state. It notes that articles of incorporation must thereafter be filed with the commission.
George L Hollis sues Pier Nelson in superior court in Phoenix seeking 10000 dollars. Hollis alleges he was defamed by Nelson on April 22 in the presence of six persons, accusing him of perjury and dishonesty, with remarks that implied he lied in court.
The governor signed bills on child care and semi monthly pay, with laws on compulsory compensation for injured workers, inheritance tax, and tax measures. Senate and house actions included funding, foreign corporations, and general corporation laws, plus election and public accounts bills. Governor Hunt signed juvenile court and public examiner bills. legislators expect adjournment tomorrow and anticipate more appropriations and references.
A white man was found dead at Crooke tunnel beyond Bisbee with severe head injuries and other marks. He remained unidentified Saturday evening. The report also notes a birthday party in Tombstone and several local travel notices, with civic reminders and mining news.
The Women's Equal Suffrage League of Arizona plans a Phoenix rally on Saturday to launch county initiative petitions for amending the Arizona constitution to grant woman suffrage. Prominent Arizona orators are to attend. Maricopa County anticipates a large petition flow, with Yuma and Cochise also contributing. About 8,000 signatures are needed statewide.
A lodge of the Koighte and Ladies of Security was organized Monday night at Douglas by District Manager C H Wood. The lodge opens with 36 members and plans to initiate 30 more men on the slate. The order operates in every state and aims to establish a lodge in Tombstone.
Three of five Mexican youths held after breaking jail at Bute and taken to Tucson from Naco escaped at 10:30 yesterday from the Tucson jail at the immigration station. Authorities pursue the trio, all over 14 years, believed to be at large.
State Senator John T Hughes of Pima County sponsors a primary election bill favorably reported by the committee of the whole in the Senate. The measure requires candidates to appear on a single ballot with a separate ballot for each party, as in the last primary, and is expected to pass both houses.
Herbert Brown, clerk of the superior court and curator of the university museum, writes Governor Hunt urging protection of the Arizona road runner. He warns the proposed action would destroy this entertaining bird, essential to Arizona landscapes, noting its role in the ecosystem and citing medical texts to support conservation.
Sufferers report twenty sight buildings and contents destroyed with total value over 100000. B Taylor claims loss of 850000 beyond his insured 1000. GI Van Meter estimates property damage near 2500. Juan Assad reports loss of stock and 365 in currency totaling 2500. Mike Simpson cites work loss at 1700 plus 375 currency burned.
Dr F E Shine of Bisbee, a delegate to the Democratic national convention in Baltimore, plans to depart about the 14th of the month. He will travel via Chicago to attend the convention before proceeding to Baltimore. He will be joined in Chicago by Capt. Joban Greenway.
Contractor Reiwits, a Tambotone victo r, today bid completion on the Bairbank Toca EP SW extension. Mr Rei tz has nearly finished his contract and put the last touches on the road.
Mexican smugglers were arrested early Friday near Carr canyon by Cusome Loepector Sheehee of Naco. They carried nine gallons of mescal and were jailed in Tombstone after investigations into illicit mecal trade.
The funeral for John Behan was held in Tucson with many Cochise County pioneers paying tribute. Behan moved to Arizona in 1863, served as Yavapai County sheriff, later ran for Cochise County sheriff, and held roles as prison superintendent and tax collector. A Span ish American War veteran, he aided Mexican bandit suppression and the cattle war linked to the Tombstone period. his death marks the passing of a notable Arizona pioneer.
In Concordia Sinaloa two Zapatistas were ordered executed by Commandanty Lino Cardenay. Two local girls pleaded to spare Felipe Duna and leader Flores, arguing executions would stain the town and invite Zapatista vengeance. The commandante hesitated but yielded.
The Senate passed the Caniff election bill complicating the elective schedule by proposing a February state and county election and a November election for other offices. The House aims to block Caniff, arguing it unsettles the legislature’s plans despite Governor Hunt’s alignment with Saxon timing.
WG Gilmore leaves for Douglas on office matters while Olummings and Bem Wett head to Fort Huachuca for cavalry affair duties. Jim Dain, recently ill, is seen about town as a precaution. Street of Boquillas Land & Cattle Co. manager HK Street visits Tombstone from Jaatro ranch. Court activity limited with Judge Butter away on honeymoon for about 30 days. Noyra travels to Douglas on a brief visit. Residents in Binbee and Lowell warned of bogus silver dollars in Warren district. none yet in Tombstone. Mayor Arthur Heney of Fairbank visits Tombstone. Mrs Jobs Mardeo and Beatrice Hyde plan a sea coast trip to California. Mr BC Boero from Los Angeles talks with Los Angeles Times reps. Miss Chamberlain, county mepographer, resigns to join Gro Neale in Bisbee. Secretary M Gaines of the Cochee Taxpayers Association goes to Bisbee. Wm Hunt and son visit Tombstone from San Francisco. they will stay two weeks.
A local celebration featured a ball game and horse races. Katie Franklin, daughter of Mr and Mrs, returns home after studying at Loretta Academy Bisbee. A snake bite caused a fatal jaw injury to Morrie Catlin Scet. Myrtle Kerby and Jor Morticon from Whitewater wed in the Gila valley and visited family in Whitewater. Dr H T Bailey leaves for Atlantic City for two months with the American Medical Association. A practice snoot yielded Jobo Perkine 21 of 35 with W J Stewart close. A May wind damaged Hoddy Hall at Pearce, slated for repairs. Gleeson to get a new general merchandise store by CM Rensud of Pearce in the coming week.
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