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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1919
Page
6
Reported in Prescott the Todd trial for allegedly killing Officer Tom Meany moves toward a jury verdict after a day of defense testimony. Prosecution aimed to show Todd held prior scrapes and hostility to officers, while the defense contended he acted only after being fired upon.
ARIZONANS report a Santa Rosa theft involving a car taken from a garage early on the 19th with two women present. The vehicle, later linked to a Texas-forged buyer and a Nevada route, was recovered near Springerville after arrests were made. a Texas-licensed car was found in Roewell and the suspects were tracked with a long pursuit.
In March Cochise County farmers met at the Kansas Settlement school house to discuss cooperation with the County Farm Bureau. Mt View and Stuart areas show active rodent control support. Farm Bureau backing expanded to two more communities. Alfalfa seed, Sudan grass seed, and 600 pounds of hegari seed were ordered for several communities. Regular meetings were left to be called by local leaders.
A lost jury list stalled the J D Newman murder trial in Phoenix as a new panel was drawn and deputies searched the county. Six of the old panel were seated, with two more to be sworn, amid statewide interest in the case with over 54 subpoenas issued.
Apr 24 report from the Weather Bureau notes snow surveys at headwaters feeding Roosevelt Dam. James H. Gordon led the survey near the White River headwaters. Forecasts estimate top water from 800000 to 525000 acre feet under varying weather. Warmer rain could boost streams with flows continuing into June.
Senator A. C. Smith appeals after a trip to Lake Roosevelt urging paving of the Apache Trail highway. He calls the scenic route currently in poor condition and says 40 miles run through the national forest reserve deserve paving. He states the cost should not exceed 200000 dollars.
A smelter company files suit in Florence against the Pinal County Board of Equalization claiming an excessive assessment for intangible assets. The county valued at 410000, the state board raised to over 1 million. Attorneys for the company, county, tax commission, and board will attend the April 20 hearing. The case parallels national suits on intangible assets and follows paying tax under protest.
The three leading candidates claim victory in Sonora election for governor. Guay Ng carries the majority while Gaxiola wins Nogales by a large margin and Det are s runs a distant third near Carman. Voter turnout is described as heavy with opposition parties widely present.
A seven passenger jitney driven by H. Brown struck and killedPhilip Jacks Jr a year old boy returning from Brophy coastal with five pennies in his hand The car allegedly sped away before freeing the body Deputy Tom Foster placed Brown under arrest awaiting coroner inquest The car left 29 feet of tire marks before stopping near Lowell Jail
Phoenix April 29 Counsel for J D Newman sheepman of Flagstaff on trial for the murder of Frank Hoeter on the desert road east of Hot Springs junction last winter failed to have the judge exclude Hector's young daughter from the courtroom The defense argued the girl was not a witness and might influence the jury while the proceedings continued in the superior court.
April 8 report states Wrey Jones, attorney general of Arizona, seeks a colonel commission under state military code. If granted, he would join the state guard as the lone officer alongside Col Harris, amid a tense political scene with the adjutant general’s role in question.
The State charges Joe Todd with attempting to kill Officer Tom Moon ey in Bisbee. After two days of trial in the Superior court, jurors began deliberations just before noon following lengthy arguments and rebuttal testimony. The judge instructed the jury and the verdict was anticipated by 4 pm. The Henry Gray horse theft case was postponed due to juror shortage for tomorrow.
The Douglas and Bisbee Knights of Columbus plan a May 4 program initiating about six candidates through first second and third degrees. Communion will be given at St Patrick Church with degree ceremonies at 10 am 1 pm and 8 pm. State Deputy R William Kramer to preside. a social gathering and speaker are planned at St Patricks Hall.
Public notice from the United States Land Office Phoenix Arizona cites the State of Arizona applying under the 1910 act for indemnity land selections. It lists multiple townships ranges sections with protests permitted within five weeks, then final approval and certification by the General Land Office. Dated April 16 1919 and April 19 1914 with J L Irvin and Scott White as officials.
Delegates arrive for the Arizona conference of the YWCA in Phoenix as Miss Helen Slaughter, secretary, leads opening events. A land office notice in Phoenix announces selections for school and land indemnity tracts, inviting protests within five weeks and directing transmission to the General Land Office.
El Paso Texas April 28 The 58th infantry unit of Arizona and New Mexico troops may not arrive at Fort Elles until late Wednesday If they fail to arrive in time the welcome celebration in their honor Wednesday afternoon will be postponed by one day and Governors Campbell and Larrazolo may be persuaded to stay another day locally
In Phoenix on April 28 the Port Grant Industrial School authorities and local stockmen reached a gentlemens agreement to settle water rights on Post Creek until a friendly fault is decided in court. Andrew Baumert Jr, chairman of the commission of state institutions, stated that Port Grant historically controlled the creek water and the state claims sole rights.
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