Watson Boys Plead Guilty in Murder Case
The Watson Brothers admitted second degree murder pleas for killing their father figure in Douglas after four days of testimony. Otto and Fred pleaded guilty, were remanded to sheriff custody, and sentencing set for Tuesday at 1 15 pm. District and defense attorneys observed a packed courtroom as the case drew to a close.
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Watson Brothers
Oir
Douglas
French Game
Otto
Fred
W G Gilmore
Alex. Murry
French
Swoglas
Lockwood
Richart Cave
Richart
Miller
Apache
Virginia Camp Will Ship Ore
The Virginia mining camp, about fifteen miles down the river, owned by Messrs Magioletti and Velenzoes, is rapidly developing and will soon ship high grade ore. For four to five months, workers have prepared the claim, yielding considerable ore, with high grade ore to be shipped in a few weeks and lower grade to be milled at the Golden West mill, expected to run by early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginis
Messrs Magioletti and
Velenzoes
Psus
Benson
Golden West
Pleasant Party at Firet and Safford Su Home
About twenty five invited friends of Mise Mildred Marra gathered at her parents home on Firet and Safford Su last evening and enjoyed a cheerful evening. Dainty refreshments were served and the event was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tve
Mise Mildred Marra
Firet and
Safford
Arizona Receives Land Patent Amid Vast 3200000 Acre Donation
The first patent issued to Arizona under the land donation act was received at the land office. It covers 6320.74 acres in Yavapai County near Jerome Junction and includes townships 15 to 18 north, ranges 1 to 2 west. The land commission has selected about 1,000,000 surveyed acres and tentatively 3,000,000 unsurveyed acres, with $165,000 allotted for surveying this year, $23,000 of which remains to be spent by June 30.
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Arizona
United States
Land Office
The
Land Commission
Jerome Junction
Yavapai
Commission
Yume County
Brouth
Counterfeiters Now In Agua Prieta
Counterfeit currency has appeared in Agua Prieta. The poor quality bills are obvious to anyone familiar with the currency. Makers are said to be in Douglas with some authorities unsure of U S or civil jurisdiction. Several experts have run the plant for six weeks, location noted in Douglas. Attorney W Piller of Tombstone is in Douglas on legal business.
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Agus Prieta
Douglas
United States
Sbop
Kno
Walcott merchant burned in lamp explosion
Frank Willard of Walcott Mercantile is confined at home with severe burns after pumping a gasoline lamp exploded last night around 10. The tank leaked causing a big flash and flames. Cause uncertain but a defective tank is suspected while he struggled to extinguish the fire.
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Frank Willard
Walcott Mercantile Establishment
Willard
New Remedy for Old Complaint Dr Miles Laxative Tablets
Dr Miles Laxative Tablets offered as a modern cure for habitual constipation. The advertisement touts quick relief, pleasant taste, and solid value at 25 cents per box of 25. If unsatisfactory, return the box to the druggist for a refund. Distributed by Mule’s Medical Co in several markets.
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Miles
Mons W Mules Medical CO
Bika
Travelers criticize Tombstone road signs in bid to Douglas
Mr NE Plamer leading a party left Tucson for Douglas with plans to test the Borderland route from Turner to Bisbee via Fairbank Tombstone. Accompanying him are Dr Clyne and others including I Jabo Clyne formerly Joliet postmaster. Plamer mocks the Barbed Wire route and vows to prove the Borderland route’s value despite rough segments.
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NE Plamer
Tombstone
Douglas
Plamer
Southern Arzona Trust and Savinge Bank of
Tucson
Fairbank
Tucton
Turner
Biscee
Plumer
Doctor Clyne
Chicago
Harry Tufte
Joliet Clyne
Joliet
Jobo Clyne
Sar Boree
Phillip Rockfellow
Bishes
Plomer
Pnosricton
Bay
Return From Bisbee Funeral Visitors In City
Mrs John Giscomm and Mrs Tony Giscoma returned home from Bisbee where they attended the funeral of Mrs Caretto in Copper City yesterday. Mary Caretto visits the city from Bisbee for a few days as a guest of friends. Several Knights of the Grip were in town visiting. Attorney F W Doan of Douglas visits the county seat on regal matters. F W Willard rests easy after a gasoline lamp explosion caused burns. not serious. Witnesses in the Watson cave leave after a city stay. Sheriff Wheeler and Deputy Powerden return from trips to Bisbee and Douglas. the sheriff remains hot on the prisoners Eyers and Olive who escaped Bisbee.
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Bisbee
John Giscomm
Tony Giscoma
Mre Caretto
Copper City
Mies Mary Caretto
W Willard Ie
Willard
Watson Cave
Wheeler
Powerden
Bibee
Douglas
Cansoes
Paroled Man Returns to Prison for Parole Violation
George King, paroled from Florence state penitentiary on January 20, was brought to Phoenix from Prescott and jailed. He will be moved to Florence to serve the remainder of his term after breaking parole by stealing a automobile in Prescott, leading to reincarceration.
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George King
Florence
Phoenix
Prescott
King
Dorters
Valley Rancher to Install Cement Well Near Douglas
George Giragi, a prominent farmer near Douglas, will install a cement caisson well on his farm. Prof E P Smith from the university department arrived to supervise. The eight foot diameter well will reach forty feet, with potential drilling deeper if needed to improve irrigation. Giragi already yields 700 to 800 gallons per minute and hopes to exceed 1,000 for wider irrigation use.
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George Giragi
Gardner
Stout
Douglas
E P Smith
University Experimen
Bes
Etrats
Giragi
Notice to Creditors in Cochise County Arizona Estate
Notice to creditors in the Superior Court Cochise County Arizona estate of John Lawton ceased. Creditors and all persons with claims must present vouchers within four months after first publication. Administrator J P Schafer at Bowie Arizona to transact estate business. Dated Tombstone February 1914. First publication March 1, 1914.
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County of
Cochise
State of
Arizona
J P Schafer
Bowie
Arisona
Jhlawhon
John Cawbon
Aris
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AF Parker
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Prince of
Marrs
Jamie Marrs
Pony Saloon
St. David
Rock and
Hutebles
St David
Guteh
S Overland
Maclay
RB Maclay
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Cross
Charles Cross
Hotel de Wheeler
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Los Angeles
Goeeta
Guy ,Welen
Husbend
Caw
EE L'Ha Cochise
Jersey Swine
Knights of the Grip
Tradt
Voan
F W Doan
John @ Lawton
Anniston
Ala
Reno
Olahoma
Vigorette Co
Vigarette Co
Houston
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al Carver
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Pottsville
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