Flag Day Observed Amid City Pride and Traffic Safety
Citizens observed Flag Day with banners across flag poles and at private homes. the city noted no parade in Tombstone. The Messenger of Phoenix cites Geo. A. Olney leading in Maricopa County, and Cochise County residents urge a bridge over the San Pedro at Charleston to ease travel and aid commerce.
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Tombstone
the Messenger
Phoenix
Geo. A. Olney
Maricopa County
Cochise County
San Pedro
Charleston
Charelston
Tombstone Declares 1916 Dry Years With Polls and Proposals
The community notes this year cite 1916 as unusually dry with strong winds extending weeks, impacting roads and hay needs. Officials plan work on county highways and a Tombstone Fourth of July with nearby celebrations, while urging registration and voter participation amid local editor discussions and a Benson celebration forecast.
If you like Tombstone, says, if you don't, MOVE
A terse note urges readers either embrace Tombstone style or relocate, implying a strong stance on a local matter. It conveys urgency and social pressure without additional details.
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Tombstone
Ireland pleads for mercy in court Tucson
James F Ireland, a postal clerk once prominent, pleaded guilty to stealing a registered letter containing $6 and asked for a jail sentence. Judge Sawtelle sentenced him to one year and one day in federal custody on McNeil Island Washington. Authorities noted prior issues with other registered letters but said he had made good his penance.
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Sawtelle
Yeterday
James F. Ireland
Sawtelly
Bir
McNeal Island
Washington
Ireland
Bowie
Globe
Bie Bendemen
Work Begins on New Tombstone Phone System
A large Mountain States Telephone crew under Foreman Jack Adams started a modern installation in Tombstone to support rapid business growth. New poles will be erected citywide and latest phones installed. The project, managed by Harry Evans, aims to complete in about a month, delivering a up to date system for citizens and company alike.
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Mountain States Telephone Company
Minute
Tombstone
Jack Adams
Tombstone Exchange
Harry Evans
Bies
Toubstone
Exiled youth Ward faces five year term in Arizona
In YOUNG MAN EXILED US ANGELES June 21 Frank Ward was banished to Arizona for five years by Superior Judge Willis after pleading guilty to auto theft. If he leaves Hassayampa state during the term he must serve five more years in San Quentin. Ward argued for a harsher climate to stay alive. The report also notes Harry B. Ross seeking reelection as county treasurer. praised for increasing interest on county deposits and improving tax collection with minimal extra staff. Ross previously served as deputy assessor and won by 3,200 votes.
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US Angeles
Frank Ward
Arizona
Willis
Hassayampa
San Quentin
Ward
Harry
Ross
Lew
Bose Sas
Artesian Water Warns Election Guarancy Request
The artesian firm San Simon warns it cannot guarantee your election unless you pay into its columns.
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San Simon
Tombstone plans city clean up and health drive
The Tombstone city council authorized a complete cleanup of vacant lots alleys and streets to improve health conditions. A sanitary garbage program with regular pickups and new containers will begin within days with Chief of Police Heavin and Health Officer leading efforts. A night watchman will be hired and a request for troops from Funston was to be wired for possible deployment during the Mexico border tension.
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Counei
Tombet
Mit
Rey
Mence
Rsing
Cit
Chief of Police
Heavin and Health Office
Det S
Lieve
Iti
Couneil
P » Bravia
No Funston
United States
Mexico
Kuehenbecker
Man shoots burglar at Husbee hotel in Bisbee
A. G. Paul is jailed after shooting a burglar in the hallway of the Husbee hotel early this morning. The victim, Tom Kewley, a minor at the A and A, was wounded in the left hip spine area but not seriously injured. Paul claims self defense after waking to a break in. Judge Smith of Lowell to arraign.
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Bisbee
A. G
Paul
City
Tom Kewley
Kewley
Husbee
Camp
Steith & Wesson
Nio Ope
The
Tex Barton
Judge Smith
Lowell
Drawing Of Trial Jury Drawn For Superior Court Term
In the Superior Court the trial jury for the term beginning on the 26th was drawn from the event register. Names were given to the sheriff for subpoena and a report is due on the 26th. An order for special voir dire may be needed due to residents leaving the county and calendar changes. About seventy cases are listed, many likely to be tried this term.
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al Wheeler
Athsee
Symon
McNelta
Mauer Jehews
Mique
Jane
Plats Filed for Arizona Domains
Fragmented text reports plats filed for Arizona land domains by Thomas F. Weedin of the United States land office. Opening dates and sections listed include references to several townships and ranges such as T2N, R7W and T1S with multiple sections. details are obscured by OCR errors and partial lines.
Smallpox Case Reported in Copper City Bisbee
June 20. A Wells Fargo Express employee contracting a smallpox case was found after a man believed infected rode the express car through the Warren District. The car was fumigated, workers vaccinated, and the patient sent to a local hospital, then to the pest house at Don Luis.
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Copper City
Bisbee
Wells Fargo Exess Company
Warren
el Paso
Oxborn
Bisber
Deputy Cattle Inspector Wounded In Accidental Shooting
Lord reported from Benson that Deputy Cattle Inspector St Moore was seriously wounded when a revolver discharged accidentally while he was guiding cattle. Moore was in thick brush and the bullet struck his right leg, later treated by a physician. the wound described as pitiful but not serious.
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Benson
Billy Bennett
St. Moore
Sheriff Wheeler Captures Bootlegger Douglas
Sheriff Harry Wheeler arrested Rose Banta after a crash near Law's Station. Banta, found under a wrecked Dodge with beer streaming from her, claimed the car belonged to Bert Hackett and carried five barrels of red beer and whites. Officers also seized whiskey and related items from companions nearby.
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Douglas
Bob Bhee
Rose Banta
Chia City
Law
Harry Wheel
Chueed Banta
Ditc
Banta
Manta
Bert Hackett I
Ceveral
Tai
L. Cook
WA Oh
Superior Court Has Cleared Docket In County Case Load
Judge Lockwood notes 559 cases disposed in the county’s superior court with about six active cases ongoing as of now. He cites a heavy criminal docket but ongoing efforts to clear calendar. murder and major felonies have declined notably since prohibition took effect, while probate and minor offenses persist.
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Superior Court of Co
Dix Reid
Xe Lockwood
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