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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1907
Page
3
Cochise County Arizona officials audit and approve numerous invoices and payments including jail supplies and inmate care. Items listed include juror and bailiff certificates, sheriff and treasurer expenses, county clerks, court house utilities, and various vendors in Tombstone and Willcox.
El Paso group led by Overlock and partners Mossie Shattuck Duey and others completed a transaction gaining 268000 acres of land in Sonora, about 65 miles west of Douglas. Of this, 60000 acres are timbered and the rest grazing land. Plans for the tract remain undecided.
John J. Pearce and William Johnson report a new find beside the Commonwealth mine in Pearce. They deem it the most important strike since Commonwealth, with strong stringers and favorable geology suggesting a new highgrade shoot. Col. B S Kaufman leads Pearce Development Co plans systematic digging and soon a diamond drill.
Balwin the black man accused of murdering Mrs Harvey Morris and her four year old daughter at Roosevelt about thirty days ago was found guilty of murder in the first degree. The jury deliberated for ten minutes before imposing the death penalty. Judge Navell to pronounce sentence today.
Speaker Bailey argued in the lower house that Cochise county would see an $8,000,000 increase in tax valuation under the Doran mine tax bill, lifting the total valuation to $20,000,000.
E T Liams of the Tombstone Telephone Co returned from a visit to Gleeson and Pearce where he inspected the field for a potential line extension. He aims to install the new line within six weeks and also plans upgrading the Benson to Bisbee line to support long distance service to Consolidated Telephone Co. contacts reaching Benson this week. This will enable Tombstone to connect long distance with Tucson, Phoenix and Prescott.
Southern Pacific issues clear orders from Superintendent McGovern on dispatching through freights with three care exceptions taking precedence over other freight. Oil loads or empties must move quickly to Arizona towns aiding manufacturing and mining plants short of fuel, with livestock perishable goods and orange trade cars given secondary priority to keep expedited.
A fragmented report notes Touchstone Athletic Club events at Gage Hall and three remaining shows after At Cripple Creek. Sheriff White travels to Photuis for a territorial meeting while sheriffs discuss a salary bill. Bryant arrives from Los Angeles to inspect Gleason mining property, and Cornelius Munson of Douglas visits his daughter Mire Arthur Hopkins in town.
Huachuca defeats Tombstone 11 to 4 in the first season game as Huachucas hammer early hits and Tombstone struggles to field. The Tombstone players show sportsmanship, while local fans applaud the soldiers. Lineups include Leaky, Hallock, Reese,Wyatt, Hale for Huachuca and Bowden Pearson Miller Duncan for Tombstone with Pearson and Chase dominating the pitching woes.
Tol ML Pickett returned from Lingles after a week on business and granted an interview to an Examiner reporter. He discussed Tombstone's progress and possibilities, and the Col continues to boost for Tombstone at home and abroad.
A revised timetable effective March 10 updates arrivals and departures for Nos. 11 and 12 known as the Burro. No. 11 leaves Nogales at 7 30 a m and arrives Tucson two and a half hours later. No. 12 leaves Tucson at 3 48 p m and arrives Fairbank one hour later. No new time card will be issued and trains may run on time or less late than stated.
Territorial regulators push to move the penitentiary from Yuma with a five member commission to study conditions and pick a site. Members include Rebel of Tucson Orme Phoenix Morison Prescott Hamill Globe and Curtiss Nogales. Florence and Prescott are candidates for the prison location while reform school likely stays. Walker and Wallace head to Phoenix to join a fresher ceremony. Bowman travels to supply remedies for blistered eyes.
A fire destroyed the carpenter shop of the Tran quility mine this afternoon shortly after one o clock. The building was consumed in moments, with wind hindering control, but the hoist house kept safe. The blaze started from an engine spark on the ore train and could have spread to the shaft without prompt work by the employer.
A short session of the district court will be held on Wednesday before Judge Down, to hear the Hardiker-Rice election case and possibly one or two divorce cases. Judge Dean will leave for Phoenix later in the week to attend the Supreme Court session, which begins early in the week to decide cases submitted in January.
A fragment notes F Concentration Tests at Lawrence with references to bios of oid and Stier and a price tag of 1 dollar, indicating a historical catalog listing or auction snippet.
Reports from Herefont describe tension at Greene Cattle Co where cowboys refused to eat with a negro cowpuncher. The dispute escalated as the group reportedly attacked in a body and the superintendent seeks a replacement crew due to the fracas.
Comes to County Seat to reside this with regret that Benne zens lose the service of their school superintendent Prof. McLaurin who accepted the Tombstone School post. He moves this week and will begin duties at Tombstone. The trustees appoint Mrs. Barke as principal of our schools.
Reliable Assays offers gold and silver assays by mail with prompt attention. Includes prices for gold silver copper at 1.00 and 1.50 respectively. Develops and furnishes price list. Mail samples to Dupenx Assay Co at 1556 Court Place Denver Cala.
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