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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1917

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Arizona blue sky law upheld by A G in Phoenix

The Arizona attorney general's office issued an opinion upholding the constitutionality of the blue sky law, applying to mining firms selling treasury stock in the state. The opinion cites federal decisions on interstate commerce and due process and notes permits do not guarantee the securities' claims, with the Corporation Commission recently suspending several permits.

Phoenix Arizona R. William Kramerson Treasury South Dakota Michigan Ohio Supreme Court of the United States Dlue Corporation Commission Mammod

Opium Paraphernalia Seized In Miami Investigation

Three cane aids two jars of opium and a pipe were seized by Deputy Elam Kinsey and Dan Arner last night in Miami. Conclusive evidence of substantial usage was found. The owner of the items is not known, and authorities work to uncover the owner and circumstances.

Gberiffe Elam Kinsey Dan Arner

Sheriff Hopes For Capture In Kaiser Murder Case

Douglas March 17 Sheriff Marry Wheeler and deputies with city police press on as clues narrow to one man connected to the murder of John Knapp. Knapp’s body was found at Acacia siding seven miles east. A blanket roll matched near the body ties to a freight train passenger. A chauffeur who had sought Knapp’s pickup says he urged a car down the highway but Knapp vanished. Inquest yielded no new details. investigators expect an arrest soon.

Douglas Sherif Wheeler John Knapp Acacia Siding Knapp Acacia Leht DT Dunit

Four Jo Citizens Captured With Auto Load of Booze

Yuma March 1700 Detar Horace Lockett Fred James and Charney Allen well known Ajo district men were arrested on the Ajo Sentinel road about two miles from Sentinel by Chief Deputy Sheriff Ira Spears and Constable Vansicklen. The men were in possession of an automobile load of whiskey bound for Ajo. At the preliminary trial this afternoon all were held under a bond of 750 each to the superior court.

Yuma Detar Horace Lockett Fred James Charney Allen Ajo District Ajo Sentinel Sentinel Ira Spears Vansicklen Ajo

Editor Sherwood Loses Auto and Finds It Again

White visiting in Douglas Thursday night W A Sherwood former suitor of the Arernam accompanied to Mira. Sherwood had the misfortune to have their Ford automobile stolen from a parking place and no clue to the whereabouts of the auto until yesterday afternoon when he found it overturned near Lee's Station after being low about 2% hours. It is believed someone took the car for a joy ride and later overturned. Sheriff Wheeler and the Douglas police aided in the recovery of the car and the matter was reported.

White Douglas W. A. Sherwood Suifor The Arernam Mira Sherwood Ciue Lee Sheriff Wheeler Douglas Polier Talseing

Testimony on Douglas No Damaging Evidence In Vote Case

Testimony in Phoenix yesterday raised questions about the conduct of the Dong precinct ballot count last November. Witnesses described drinking, betting on Hunt, interrupted counting, and a Democrat dominated board with nonresidents posing as staff. The sensational case continues as lawmakers seek to challenge the results amid remaining public notices and ads.

Phoenix Mareh Dong Doug Campbell Hunt AC. Pearson Hart W Republican Precinct Committee Sway Pearson Te Onance

Campbell Still Claims Ed to Be Gaining in Contest

In Phoenix on March 16 Judge Stanford counted 2,675 ballots for the day from St. Johns as Campbell gains across numerous precincts. Campbell netted gains of votes in Cyclopic, Times City, Signal, Playstaff numbers 1 and 2, Grand Canyon, Williams 1, Woodruff, Taylor, Crane, Sonoita, with several ballots held under advisement and Playstaff No. 3 awaiting proof.

Phoenix Stanford St. Johns Campbell Cyclopic Playstaff Times City Signal Yucca Camp Bell Grand Canyon Williams Woodruff

Yuma Lads Charged With Burglary Of Box Cars

Yuma March 17 Indian reservation authorities detained Powell Parquade Condray Cooper and Wille Helip three Indian youths after they allegedly broke into a box car of the SP railway in California and stole wine. Other Indian youths reportedly helped drink the wine and several became intoxicated as the incident occurred in county Jatt.

Yuma Powell Parquade Condray Cooper Wille Helip

Prosygetor Office Sells Stationery Grades and Papers

A report notes the office of The Prosygetor offers grades, carbon paper, and manuscript paper for sale. The itemization implies a focus on office supplies and printing materials available through the office.

Prosygetor

Arizona Freight Rates End After Long Battle

The Interstate Commerce Commission on Tuesday abolished the back haul from the east to Intermountain points, ending the era of the Phoenix to coast freight rate. The fight began nine years ago with a Phoenix merchants and Shippers Union complaint over charges to Phoenix and nearby polls. Chairman F. A. Jones and others led the effort beginning in 1902, with hearings in March before Examiner Frank Lyon. E. P. Costigan aided the shippers.

Phoenix Interstate Commerce Commission Shippers Union F. A. Jones State Corporation Commission Maricopa County Tariff Commission Jones

Red light abatement and Bone Dry bills signed

Gov Tom Campbell signed House Bill No 4 the red light abatement measure making renting property for prostitution illegal. He also signed another bill the Bone Dry measure prohibiting liquor introduction into the state and barring liquor ads in state publications.

Phoenix Maron Tom Campbell Pauline Ed

St Patrick's Eve Dance at High School

The St Patrick's Eve dance at the high school last night featured the girls of the Glee Club entertaining students and patrons with a festive social. The gym was decorated with Irish symbols and music provided a piano solo by Lawrence Land. Mrs. Gilmore thanked the board for patron cooperation and presented a glass punch bowl and four down cups as a district gift. Tot Randolph gave a toast to the board as the event closed at midnight.

SS Patrick's High Scho Glee Club Gilmore Tot Randolph Lawrence Land

Walter Douglas Takes Helm of Phelps Dodge Company

In Bisbee on March 17 word arrived that Dr James Douglas president of Phelps Dodge and Co resigned the presidency and was elected chairman of the board. He is succeeded by Walter Douglas from the vice presidency. Changes said to affect no personnel in the Southwest.

Walter Douglas Phelps Dodge Company Bisbee Warren District James Douglas Phelps, Dodge and Company America Douglas Vicw Southwest

White and Nealon Form Law Partnership in Two Cities

W White of this city and Thomas W Nealon of Phoenix form Nealon and White to practice law with offices in both cities and planned Creighton building offices in Phoenix. The move follows Mrs White’s frail health and a climate change. Nealon, well known statewide, spoke at the Texas celebration in McNeal.

Douglas S. W. White Thomas W. Nealon Phoenix Nealon & White Creighton Capital City White Ran Florencr Nealon Texas McNeal Joseph Nealon HI Paso

Foul murder discovered near Globe in foothills

March 17, Joe Rogie a longtime resident was found murdered yesterday afternoon about six miles from the city in the Pinal foothills. The body showed brutal wounds and torn clothing as deputies visit the scene and seek clues to the killer or killers. Authorities promise an arrest today and a broader search for the crime site.

GLOBE Joe Rogie Andrew Kossar Partc Rogie Pinals Kossar Kosser Rogic Orville Carter Dan Armer

Luis Terrazas Jr Dies in Los Angeles Store

Luis Terrazas Jr a member of a once wealthy Mexican family dropped dead in a Los Angeles store near his home. He had lived in the city since escaping from a Mexican prison and crossing into the United States. He was 56 years old and heart trouble was listed as the cause.

Los Angeles Cal Luis Terrazas, Jr Mexico Bias Chuhushes City United States

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