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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1913

Page

4

Plans for new twenty classroom school in Murphy addition

Plans complete for a twenty room grammar school at Boventh and Van Buren in Murphy addition Phoenix. Board of education will award the contract July 18 and expects completion by September 4 for the fall term. Arizona Eastern officials in Globe would not confirm reports of an hourly Globe to Miami motor car service.

Boventh van Buren Murphy Pooewiz Board of Education D Loper Phoenix Arizona Eastern Globe Miami Globe-Miami

Letter From Popular Pioneer Arizona

Washington, DC June 14 1913 Editor Paosrecton thanks for kind references in Prosrector to my appointment by the President as Assistant Commissioner of the General Land Office. Sam Bruce recalls his Arizona frontier years 1880 to 1897 and pride in Arizona’s growth as a state.

Washington Paosrecton General Land Office Arizona Patagon Barracamari Balphur Springe Sao Simon Virginia Sam Charles M, Bruce

Doings in the Superior Court Summary of pleas and rulings

Judge Sutter presided as several defendants confined in the county jail faced pleas in criminal cases. Nick Manderich pled guilty to shooting at an officer and was sentenced to a term not exceeding ten years. Other defendants pled not guilty, including Losi Nelson for murder and Allen Sanders for assault with a deadly weapon. A juvenile case involving Guadslope Sanchez prompted a probationary order with monthly reports. The county attorney moved to dismiss some cases for lack of evidence, and M E Cassidy was named administrator of J M O Connell's estate with a $200000 bond.

Jugge Sutter Nick Manderich Manderich Lowell Rafferty Losi Nelson Allen Sanders Ninth Cavalry Eduardo Terrazas Bisz Castro EJ Moore A B Keffoer K Leyless Negh Franklin Guadslope Sanchez Bisbee Comminge Babes George Washington Douglas Jon Bchan x Pestee E Cassidy O’connell Bond

Sonora Tax Regulations Arouse Protest

The Sonora government plans to collect rent on state properties regardless of ownership and apply revenue to state purposes. Delegates will be stationed nationwide, with foreigners’ property not exempt. Foreign consuls oppose the move. proprietors call it confiscation, while the state argues it is a tax without confiscation.

Sonora

Railroad Assessments Near 59 Million for State Returns

The state year’s railroad returns total $58,925,269, more than double the previous year. Major lines listed include Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Coast Lines $17,310,508, El Paso & Southwestern $11,052,203, The Pacific $17,154,406, and many other Arizona carriers with varied valuations. Names such as Grand Canyon, Morenci Southern, United Verde and Pacific, and Verde Valley appear among the totals.

Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Coast Lines el Paso & Southwestern Othern Pacific Arizona Commercial Railroad Arizona Copper Company Arizona Eastern Arizona Southern Railway Santa, Prescott and Phoenix Central Arizona Grand Canyon Morenci Southern Mexico and Arizona Phoenix Verde Valley Railroad Weetero Arizona

Foot road survey from Tombstone to Bisbee ends in mishap

State Engineer J C Ryan Supervisor John Rock and Clerk A Karger studied highway conditions between Tombstone and Bisbee. They traveled by car, reached Government Draw 11 miles from Tombstone, and an accident halted the machine. Occupants later reached the city footcore worn and eager to share details.

J C Ryan Jobn Rock Board of Superstors A . Karger Tombstone Bisbee Horceiers Government Draw

Decision for Farmers In Noted Case Upheld Rights to Water

The U S Supreme Court affirmed Arizona’s ruling granting William A Gillespie irrigation water rights free of contamination from the Arizona Copper Company’s reduction plant at Clifton. The company may complete the plant if it installs measures to stop pollution. origin traces to a Graham county dispute where slime from the refinery allegedly damaged Upper Gila valley crops.

Washington Supreme Court Supreme Court of Arizona William A Gillespie Arizona Copper Company Clifton Arizona Gile Copper Company Territorial District Court Graham County Gillespie Upper Gila Valley San Francisco Gila District Court Eupreme Court Ihe Supreme Court of the United States

Former Tombstoner D. M. Critchley Earns Law Degree

D M Critchley, former Tombstone resident and city president, graduates from University of Southern California College of Law with a Doctor of Law degree. He excelled in athletics, earning all southern third baseman honors and the Theta Lambda Phi cup for top batting average, while serving as law school librarian.

Ing University of Southern California College of Law D M Critelleyeines College of Law University of California Los Angeles California Cal the Prospecton D. M. Critchley University of Southern California Critchley Law School Alfaire Delte Law School Library Frank M. Porter

Prisoners Taken to Pen in Cochise County

Deputy Sheriff Harry Rafferty and guard William Lutley escorted Cochise County prisoners to Phoenix and Florence. One youth Matrouto was committed to the asylum. Several defendants faced sentences for crimes including insault with a deadly weapon, jewelry robbery, grand larceny, and other felonies.

Harry Rafferty William Lutley Phoenix Florence Matrouto Nick Manderick Thomas Harley Gilman Bibee Wilon Chiricabus Cattle Company Pearce Roberto Huitroc Douglas

Ardent Booster Visits Tombstone In Willcox Leader

Prominent Willcox booster Anderson, secretary of the Willcox chamber of commerce, visited Tombstone today. He promotes extensive farming in Sulphur Springs Valley, with large holdings yielding abundant harvests and serving as a model for others. His work as chamber secretary benefits Wilcox Cochise County, making the town progressive and prosperous.

CO Anderson Anderton Chamber of Commerce Anderson Wilkes Spring Cochise County Willcox

Mrs Martin Costello Manages Tombstone Estate and Hotel

Mrs Mary M Costello widow of Martin Costello, a Tombstone millionaire, runs the Willard hotel while overseeing a large estate and ten children. A local profile notes her bold business handling, past Tombstone days, and ongoing improvements as she balances work, family, and duties since her husband’s death.

Prospector Mary M Costello Martin Costello Millionare Tombstone Jack London Costello Mre Costello Aude Willard Hotel Martin Costelo Aho

Conditions Critical at Hermosillo

A mining man returns from Hermosillo reporting pitiable camp conditions. Smallpox has broken out in rebel and federal camps, with hundreds deserting each side. Sanitation is nearly unbearable. Rebels are paid in state bonds, not cash, while federals are said to be disguising as workers to cross the international boundary between Sonora and Nogales and gather in the mountains. Volunteers are joining daily. counts show 10, 12, 15, and 25 crossing over recent days. Robles Bartaron leads the controversial actions. purchases of arms and ammunition by agents are noted.

Hermosillo Columne God Nogales San Bernardino Mod Robles Bartarons

Quarrel Over Poisoned Dogs Ends in Killing in Wickenburg

In Wickenburg a dispute over poisoned dogs and past feuds culminated when Leonard White shot and killed Cameron, unarmed, in front of the port office at Sayer, near a mining camp six miles east. White, 48, surrendered to a Prescott officer and was jailed. The two men, neighbors on adjoining claims, had quarreled for years over various grievances.

Wickenburg Meron Sayer Leonard White Cameron Prescott

Consolidation Approved for El Paso and Southwestern System

The Arizona Corporation Commission granted permission to the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad to merge six affiliated firms forming a 458 mile Arizona and 440 mile New Mexico system. The move is seen as a step toward bonding for extending the line from Tucson to Phoenix.

Phoenix Arizona Corporation Commission el Paso and Southwestern Railroad Company Arizona New Mexico Taceon

Five Murderers Granted Reprieves

Phoenix dispatch reports Governor Hunt reprieved five murderers until December 19 next year. Voters at the next general election in November will decide by ballot on the Initiative petition whether the men shall live or die.

Phoenix Hunt

Ore Bucket Amputates Ear In Mine Accident

Farner a Cochise miner and cousin of Joe Parner of Parker narrowly escaped death ten miles northwest of Blythe Junction in the Old Woman mountains last week. While climbing from a 160 foot shaft the ore bucket at the top loosened and plunged down the shaft injuring him severely. He lost an ear, broke a collar bone, and suffered a shoulder injury before being taken to Long Beach hospital in critical condition.

Dobn Farner Cochise Joe Parner Parker Blythe Junction Old Woman Mountains Farner Long Besch Hospital

Titan Salt River land sale reshapes Beattiearea homes

Ariaone Beonritle & Lavest meat company led by president Ralph Cameron buys over 2200 acres in Salt River valley 1000 acres in Beattdale with remainder near Peoria and Glendale to be subdivided into five and ten acre home sites on easy terms.

Ariaone Beonritle & Lavest= meat company Ralph Cameron Salt River Valley Beattdale Peoria Glendale

Local and regional notes from Tombstone area and beyond

Thursday visitor Attorney Hartan from Tucson to Tombstone on legal business. ex Sheriff Wite visits county seat from Phoenix. Mise Mas Thiel returns from Bisbee. Fourth of July fireworks display planned with features. Mrs Costello will send three of her sons to England for schooling. Ione Hazelwood hosts a surprise party. A 10,000 gallon ice water tank installed at Teevee ranch. United Verde Copper pays a fourth dividend of 75 cents per share this year. Governor Hant appoints EJ Huxtable to the board of pharmacy. Mineral survey 3036 approved for Leadville Mining Co. claim in Turquoise mining district. Assistant County School Superintendent Hutchins goes to Tucson on school business.

Martin Costello Tombstone Willard Hotel Tucson England Cecil Costello Hant EJ Huxtable Douglas Board of Pharmacy O O Hammill Dou Surveyor General Dietmet Gockies County Arizona Hutchins

Oil Land Holdings Work Near Santa Cruz County

A letter to Mrgo states oil land holdings of P J McCarty, uncle of City Marshal Jobo Igo of Douglas, will commence soon. Prospective ground in Santa Cruz county sits opposite the Whetstone range from the Loath Hills Basin field, with Southern Pacific railroad supporters involved though unnamed. McCarty, a longtime local, is a known figure in the region.

P J McCarty Jobo Loath Hills Basin Cousty

Appointments of Arizona Postmasters Reported

President Wilson made four postmaster appointments in Arizona. Paul Smith of Tombstone and H P Merrill of Benson will join the administration. Smith to Tombstone post, bond and commission to follow. Retiring postmaster Arthur Harwood, a Republican, departs after faithful service.

Bravia Coust Charley Potter Fran Bisbes Ucle Bill” Veacb A Wabington Jose Jreece, Jr Mo Eoci H P Merrill Besson Adams Jerome Paul A Smith Tombtone Arizona Wilson Yeate Day Combive Paul Smith Tomb Benvon Bones Tombstone Wall Ting Bond Arthur Harwood Arthur

Court Cases Filed Judgment and Probate Notices

Court cases filed include debts and judgments for 32.80 to 3280 across multiple suits including Pratt Copper Co and Krakauer Zork Moyle. Probate proceedings state creditor notices and petitions for letters. sales of personal property and household goods at the courthouse, with appointments of executors and appraisers.

Superior Court MA Galiardo Dr. Arizona Meat Co. Cr Pratt Minnepolis Copper Co Cam Krakauer Zork & Moyle Buca Hannum Richard R Lockett Court House Gleeson T Cowan FL Jones John Roonevest George R Smith Harry Sennings Wm Farrell Butler

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