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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1916

Page

5

Records of Cochise County property actions and assignments

Fragmented docket items list various Cochise County property records. Names include Day Wamkanry, R Semey, W Koper, J MeGher, S Shaw, Treeine, Mary Gray, F Frants, Mary Scofield, S Miller, M Hughes, Copper Co, C & A Milling Co, A Thorman, A Bante, CHAT, MORTOKON G Devs, Wiltcor BT Co, Investock Martine, and van Laane H Wirt. Reading appears to reflect deeds, patents, land transfers, and mining claims with scattered, incomplete phrases.

R Semey Koper MeGher Shaw Mary Gray

New Cases Filed in Superior Court in El Paso Area

A long list of civil filings appears in the Superior Court docket including Douglas Hardware Co versus J P Reilly for debt, Catherine Hance versus C Hance for separate maintenance, probate actions such as the estate of B Hollis with appraisers named, and numerous miscellaneous property and mortgage transfers. The document also notes a March 11 hearing for letters of administration and a sale of personal property, with several creditors and debtors listed across various firms and individuals.

B Hollis Thomas Bass Mary Tack Jackson Onder

Looking Backward Twenty Four Years in Tombstone

A Chronicle of town news from Tombstone recounts telegrams, deaths, and arrivals. Movements include Downs near Nogales, Mrs Downs’ father’s death in St Louis, Apache guards in Phoenix, a funeral procession down Fremont Street, and shipments by Noteware to Mescal. The piece notes earthquakes reaching Yuma, tales of gold in Arizona, social life among Bisbee’s young ladies, and local business moves including O K Corral, Wells Fargo shifts, and Tucson university social shifts.

Another Death From Wood Alcohol Douglas Feb 29

The coroner's jury ruled Allison Bird, a Black man, died from a ruptured heart due to congestion of the ung and likely aggravated by drinking a stimulant containing wood alcohol. Bird died early Saturday in an automobile after a road incident.

Douglas Allison Bird

More Booze 15 Captured in Douglas Arrests

February 28 report from Douglas states John Nugent and John N. De Moxy were arrested by Police Chief W S Kirby between midnight and 1 am on liquor into Arizona charges. They were found with whiskey in burlap sacks, quantity estimated at 11 to 14 cases, the case notes describe the illicit shipment and individuals involved.

Douglas John Nugent John N. de Moxy Auden W.S. Kirby Arizona

Brief History of George Olney Candidate for Gov

The Graham County Guardian announces George A. Olney as a candidate for governor of Arizona subject to Democratic voters in the coming primary. It notes long pressure from voters, his past ties to Graham County, and outlines his public service including roles as undersheriff and sheriff from 1882 onward.

Graham County the Guardian George A. Olney Arizona Olney Diney Toey Vr Dines Maricopa County The Guardian Graham Greenter Texas Pima County Stub Greenies Centy Graham Pup Legislative Council Rex Territorial Board of Equalition Brodie Tiis Groham County Eugene Barruthers Board of Supervisors Phoenix Democratic Central

Business and political notes from Tombstone and Graham County

Monday’s Daily highlights Maier Bros wholesaler visit to Tombstone and bids from Bisbee politician J. J. Bowen. It notes a Red Men meeting and updates on rail work, convict transport, and road progress. The piece profiles former Graham County official Olney, detailing his tax reforms, board service, and later governorship bid, asserting strong Democratic support in the county.

Daily Sought. A Balanced Man as a Nonentity

Bruce Calvert comments on the paradox of balance in public life. He argues that a perfectly balanced man would be a nonentity yet can still be interesting or effective through purposeful enthusiasm and informed partisanship.

Bruce Calvert

City Council Defers Action On Bootlegger Work Plan

The Tombstone city council met at City Hall to discuss using bootleggers in the county jail for day work on thirty streets in exchange for their board. A prior vote deferred the decision to the next secular meeting, with a mayor-appointed committee to consult the board of supervisors at their Monday meeting. The group supported postponement, awaiting further input from county officials.

Aspect Kuchenbecker Board of Supervisors Nisition Ardence

Hayden Favors Road Aid Bill in Government Address

Phoenix February 25 Representative Hayden urged federal aid for mineral road projects in a House address. He argued road construction is essential and that the federal government as post road operator should share the expense. He noted desire for modification to aid sparsely populated states with long road mileage, but backed the bill as the best available measure.

Phoenix Hayden

Mexican laborers arrive in Tombstone for local work

A cartload of Mexican laborers and their families reached Tombstone from El Paso to be assigned to local jobs. Judge Brinley plans a change at the Haachuca Seong depot on March 11, inviting attendance as music is provided by the 10th Cavalry. J Dowis, a local tailor, returned from Nogales after trade matters. Alle Howe returned from Hieber. J Ho kere of Turner and county seat waiters to discuss business. Secretary Johnve County Ta taxpayers Association members visit for talks on business in Douglas.

Cartoad Tombstone Uys EL Paso Brinley Haachuca Seong 10Th Cavalry Ordh Rand J Ho Kere Turner Alo Busines

Bootlegger Chief Deputy Weld Sentenced After Bar Case

Deputy Boo tlegger a Mexican Pinievile was peddling booze at the bar in the former Gardner. The suspect appeared before Judge Maclay this morning and was bound over on bond default. Public notice of the case warns local residents and lawmen to watch for further action.

Guy C. Weld Gardner Maclay

Ohioan seeks live jack rabbits for Arizona experiment

State Game Warden Willard of Ohio contacted Arizona contact Speaks to import several live jack rabbits for release in Arizona to test their adaptation. Gamble quail were also shipped to Speaks for release. Ohio Bob White quail will be released to compare performance. Willard aims to assess how Ohio birds fare in Arizona conditions.

Phoenix Willard Joba C. Speaks Ohio P Ut Sparks Willard Jetter Trois Warden

Rail firms weigh liquor shipments across Arizona

Attorneys for Southern Pacific Santa Fe and El Paso Southwestern meet to decide if liquor can be carried into Arizona by rail or other common carriers. A separate cent fare hearing looms as the Supreme Court clarifies personal use of liquor, leaving shipments and distribution rules uncertain pending a March 1 decision.

Phoenix Southern Pacific Santa Fe el Paso & Southwestern Arizona Railro Supreme Court Con Rulroad and Express Company

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