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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1913
Page
3
Filed records show multiple deeds mortgages and assignments in Douglas and Bisbee areas including land transfers from Miller to RL Davis and Empire Land and Cattle Co to M B Williams, a satisfaction of mortgage note and various chattel and realty liens with several homestead claims and patent transfers. Also listed are corporate articles of incorporation for Biggive Leasing Co and a patent to HA Goodman.
Petitioners from multiple counties appear for citizenship papers with a long list of witnesses. Names include Herman Hendricks Lowell Jacob Adams Bulwer RS Maclay Douglas Nels Anderson Edward Feserling Birber Jacob Schmidt Bistea Barney Rodrivo Gleeson Jobo Gleesso LaRoce Bonebrake Don August Hickey Bisbee BI McCate Parmalee Jono Aylway Bisbee Thomas D Davie Bisbee Bert Hand Ft Huachuca A Taylor Douglas EN French Douglas Maggie Ranges Lowell Hilds Anderton Lowell L R Rorese Bubee Lazar Brajovich Bisbee William J Hunter Apache James J Eaton Apache Harry Nields Bisbee Jobo Cash Bisbee Wenceslaw Miheiric Bisbee Incob Kochevar Bisbee William Tiernan Bisbee Herechel C Gardner Bisbee James Mesiiley Bisbee Alfred Nyman Bisbee Petr Bonrdy White Blover W Harris Webb Andrew Johnson Lowell Jobe Charias Whitta Bisbee George A Thielkeld Rodeo NM Albert M Sames Douglas Savo L Lukovich Bistee Gus Hendricks Lowell ter.
Prescott youth Mise A Campbell Jones of Prescott writes a photo play titled Told in the Smoke about life in the South, likely to be seen on moving picture screens soon. The manuscript was handed to Selig manager G Siedman, with Stedman refining it into proper form.
The Interstate Commerce Commission informs the Arizona Corporation Commission of a federal court hearing in Phoenix on April 18. The case concerns proposed rate changes for flour cereals and related products from Kansas and Missouri river points to tidewater. The Arizona commission filed the complaint alleging rates are excessive and unjust compared with other regions.
A Montana buyer notes a shift as cowboys head north with horses and chuck wagons while Mexican markets revive. He says railroad bridges burned and dynamited disrupt service, complicating shipments and stock movement to railheads.
The Prescott Chinaman Young Chung has an appeal in the Arizona Supreme Court seeking a new trial in Yavapai County Superior Court. Support from the Chinese Mason and bead tong representatives in San Francisco is noted, and Chung remains free on bail as the case proceeds.
A proposed four dollars a day minimum wage for miners was killed in the house. Attorney General Ballard ruled the measure unconstitutional. Senator Levin pushed a separate bill to establish a state hospital for disabled miners at Krogman. The state institutions committee censored commission purchasing methods.
Tuesday's note reports Deputy Sheriff A W Howe returning from Phoenix after a few days on busness. Several residents are listed as traveling, including Charles Sandere and Frank Spark from Gleeson, Alfred Paul and children visiting from Douglas, and W P Thompson and wife from Los Angeles. The town mourns the infant death of Mr and Mrs Jos Beaton with burial at City Cemetery. Chief Geo Bravin recovers from typhoid fever, Hal Smith acting city marshal, and others such as Grand Chancellor W G Gilmore and delegates attend the K of P grand lodge session in Tucson.
County Superintendent H H Hotchkiss announces a final apportionment of 19069.61 to Cochise County school districts for the fiscal year. A reserve fund share of 1916.96 is allocated along with amounts to Tombstone Bisbee Strevid Benson Soldier Holes Willcox Tevision Dos Cabeza Marcos Pearce Naco Ta qaoiee and other districts as five months of attendance rise over last year.
An American, reportedly Dalton, was apprehended by Troop G under Lieut. WO F Nisbson while attempting to cross the boundary near Cook's ranch. He died in custody at the Ninth Cavalry camp in Douglas. Investigations consider violating the neutrality act. possible associates nearby.
Discussion in the state legislature focused on the indeterminate sentence during a committee of the whole session. The debate led to eliminating the indeterminate sentence and restoring the maximum penalty, but final action was not completed.
National Committeeman Reese M Ling of Arizona met with the Secretary of War to seek retention of FtWhipple barracks. Ling was assured no action would occur until his retirement. Interior Secretary Lane shows western support while Arizona farmers gain a friend in the Interior Department. A Senate and House delegation left for Panama, Carl Hayden and wife traveling with them for a three week semiofficial mission. A federal judge and Arizona land office officials were anticipated to be named soon.
About 46 applicants for U S citizenship are examined before the Superior Court in Cochise County. The list includes petitioners from Bisbee Douglas Bisbee Tombstone and other towns with names like Teodor Holtane Adolph Boltare Axel Carlson and Aaron Aronwald among others. The proceedings cover standard naturalization questions and eligibility in a historical context.
The present session may conclude work within thirty days or as remaining time allows. Panel code progress is strong under Chairman Jacobs of Maricopa County. Much of the new law being adopted is drawn from California with several entirely new sections.
Monday's Daily notes Mrs Beatrice Gambiel and Mrs Ide Barbee visiting from Bisbee, with local arrivals including Mr Harry Evans, Tony Giscoma, and families. Attendees at court today include Attorneys Clesry Rote Elliott Morfoot Williams and others from Bisbee and Douglas. Local social and legal activity spans visits, exams, and land filings in February.
Ten Chinese merchants from Hermanllo and Socors towns passed through Benson en route to San Francisco. They closed their shops and return to China for vacation, with orders not to tarry in the United States at Nogales.
Governor Hunt transmits a supplementary Board of Control report to the legislature proposing appropriations totaling 1,602,011 for improvement and maintenance of state institutions. The main report urged bonds for all projects over 10,040 to cover costs.
An advertisement seeks people to increase the circulation of a magazine. It promises very liberal commissions and asks interested readers to write for details. Source shows contact as Charles Scribner's Bons, 504 NaSBaAU Blog, Denver, Colorado.
Wednesday's Daily Court Reporter notes residents and visitors from Tuccon to Pearce and Gleeson. Mentions minor visits by Judge Sutter Mrs Sutter and others, plus forthcoming work on the Commonwealth Extension mine at Pearce and mining activity around the region.
El Paso dispatch reports Captain Hamilton Bowie of the Thirteenth Cavalry shot by Private Campbell. Campbell later killed himself after wounding a trooper during the chase at Yerets.
In Courtland on Wednesday Jand Mee J W Light and Leslie Gatliff report water rights dispute with Adam Dodd and Gatliff affecting Light’s Desert claim. Thomas Patterson drills an 18 inch well after a 67 foot bore yielding 45 feet of water, with more wells planned for neighboring owners. JW Light plants 8000 Bermuda onion sets sent from Carrizo Springs. Mr Dodd and Mrs Halderman of Dragoon visit Courtland with daughter L McKinney and children. Following Dick Lockett’s death, two Mexicans are detained as suspects. blood analysis pending on a shoe, claimed from a chicken.
Denver story tells of Edward E Knotte cremated and his ashes sent by parcel post to his widow in San Francisco for a single postage rate of 51 cents. The case highlights postal charges for transferring remains.
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