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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1915
Page
8
Reports from Pima County cattle holdings describe appalling conditions as county rangers cattle inspectors and deputies are tied up with court work for alleged cattle thieves. High beef prices embolden rustlers and increase complaints to the county attorney, with thieves adopting high-handed methods while authorities are stretched.
Yuma and Phoenix clash over the Borderland route while Gleeson hosts a state tax commission tour. March events include school elections, mine assessments, and road funding talks as commissioners Jlowe Campoctt and Zander plan state-wide travel and local civic activities.
Thursday's Daily reports American Tobacco Co. representative J M O'Denovan visiting Tombstone with several business matters. Deputy Bowden absentillness Lis Wilh Ax Paicbank Percy at bedside. Traveling Auditor AM McCorkle from El Paso reviews books and notes general compliance. Tax commission to assess telegraph and telephone firms, private car lines, and railroads next month. Commissioner Bob Winders and JC Gang travel, burial in Nogales noted.
A party from the Ladies Auxiliary of the Order of Railway Conductors Copper Division No.17 visited Tombstone today, riding the 11:15 train to tour the historic town. Mrs Dow led the group, members reported an enjoyable day amid Tombstone’s grand scenery and sights before returning on the 4:40 tram. The outing included several local figures among the attendees.
Insurance agent A J Adams visits Tombstone on business. Huachuca Water Company gains a new irrigating rate effective Monday the 20th, to be noted in tomorrow’s Prospec Tombstone hosts a parade of visitors and county officials amid traffic and agricultural notes. Fred Bennett travels to his Dragoon ranch. Jef Milton visits for immigration discussions. J.Raine returns home from Kentucky after months here. Willcox meets greens association. Fred Bennett elected president. officials discuss road status to Willcox. Coal and depot activity noted. deputies report parole incident. surveyors map the county. Turner visitors arrive by auto.
A colonial era guide offering ten rules for rural correspondents. It covers proper spelling, full subject nouns, complete times and dates, proper initials, avoiding nicknames, space for corrections, and the importance of reporting sources plus a final note that one rule supersedes all others.
Phoenix March 24 David Ellsworth alias Pavey alias Lattin will depart tomorrow for Atlanta Ga to complete two federal sentences. He is regarded as one of the country’s most dangerous counterfeiters by United States secret service and has a criminal record of multiple offenses. About 55 years old he has spent about half his life in prison with the two unfinished terms looming.
The new Russ House roof will be completed tomorrow marking a key construction milestone. BB Vallance has finished several notable improvements on his Allen Street residence, signaling ongoing local upgrades.
The El Paso Times says a proposed line from Gila Bend to the Calumet and Arizona properties in the Ajo mountains, planned by Calumet and Arizona and the El Paso & Southwestern railways, has been abandoned. The project would have started near Tuc Binghart and stretched about 100 miles, with improvements around El Paso.
Oscar K Goll secretary of the Dong las Chamber of Commerce calls for a stone rolling and cuck filling day along the Douglas to El Paso Borderland route. Date set for Sunday April 11 with participants from Tombstone Rodeo Lordsburg Deming and El Paso urged to join. The plan echoes earlier Tombstone inspired efforts and aims to improve the Douglas to Lordsburg stretch viewed as the Borderland's worst.
The Cochise County Immigration board proposes a 25000 booklet of about 40 pages to advertise mining stock raising and agricultural districts. Joseph H Gray and Oscar K G urge the supervisors to adopt the plan after a conference in Douglas. They compare models from other counties and favor a concise, well conserved presentation.
Public notice from the interior department inviting any person asserting an adverse claim to the described land to file their claim or obstruction by a stated deadline unknown in the fragment. The notice references serial number 026073 and construction of land rights with dates and locations obscured by OCR errors.
The Interior Department Land Office in Phoenix Arizona announces that Walter J Vail has applied under the Mining Act for land in NEY Sec 29 T5N R5E. The description and location are provided and interested parties with adverse claims or concerns about mineral character must file protests or affidavits by a stated deadline.
Paschal county farm advisor for Cochise and Santa Cruz counties of the Agricultural Extension Service at University of Arizona schedules a tour visiting farmers and meeting groups in Douglas and Bisbee on March 29, Garces and Buena on March 30, and Elgin Spavia April 3 4, Vaughan region Elgin and Canille April 7 St David April 8 Benson Bowie San Simon April 12.
Phoenix March 25 Callaghan state auditor received from Omaha a remittance covering the balance due depositors of the defunct Bowie Bank and Trust company. J B Ormand chief deputy state auditor heads to Bowie to disburse funds. The Southwestern Surety and Insurance Co of Texas will take charge of assets in the interest of Armstrong the principal stockholder.
Four men are held by Sheriff Haynes after a mystery assault on Alex Urkhart, mine foreman at the Mianti mine in Tinkerville. Urkhart, beaten into unconsciousness entering his home, remains semi conscious and unable to recount details. Evidence points to a discharge for carelessness with explosives and a chain of alleged involvement among the suspects.
In Cochise County Superior Court Mis Honor Judy Lekwond presided briefly and sentenced defendants who pleaded guilty. R. D. Nutt received 7 to 14 years for forgery. Russell Rodgers faced second degree burglary with up to 3 years. Matt Nampa drew 3 years for a law charge. Brazell and Campbell each got 20 days in Hotel de Wheeter and $25 fines for introducing intoxicants. Moreno and Vescas were fined $25 and given 40 days in county hospital. Miranda pleaded guilty to a prohibition violation and received 30 days and $25 fine.
A civil suit for attorneys fees, Richardson versus Sale ima Shaya, concluded with a jury verdict for the defendant. In habeas corpus proceedings to release Caleb S Bragg for Prohibition Act violations, Judge Lockwood denied the petition and Bragg was remanded to custody. The term’s jurors were dismissed and a special panel of fifteen jurors was ordered for return on March 29.
A D Rosecrans and Howard Harper of the Aricua Eastern railroad were badly hurt when their gasoline car struck a siding after a child ran onto the track. Both men suffered leg injuries with Rosecrans having a two broken leg. They were treated at Geronimo and later moved to Globe, as doctors tended to them on the train.
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