Tombstone City Marshal Row Disputed in Court
An 1821 dispute over the appointment of Blackburn as City Marshal and JP McDonald’s prior tenure was ruled not according to law. Judge James and Judge Sames issued memoranda on the Quo Warranto action brought by L Blackburn alleging unlawful removal and appointment without notice. The case, tried last Saturday, notes the council minutes and prior reappointment discussion.
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CL. Blackburn
JP. McDonald
James
Superior Court
Warrie
L. Mackburn
McDonald
Blargburn
Tombstone Filming By Picture Company Near Depot
Border Feature ad staff reports filming in Tombstone as a two reel western begins with Pegsy Parker arriving by train and meeting Grant Merrill on set. Moody directs as Monte Reed and Buster Comtau appear. crowd gathers to watch the production unfold in Tombstone.
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Father Frazier Company
Bisbe
Tombstone
M+ dev
Progres
Pegsy Parken
Grant Merrill
Seling Stork
Made
W. R. Lighton
Seven Sentenced to Federal Pen By Judge Sawtelle
Phoenix May 6 A number of persons convicted or pleading guilty at the present term of the federal district court here were sentenced by Judge Sawtelle. Sentences include Fort Bliss soldiers for transporting a stolen car to New Mexico and Phoenix. Others include Milton for transporting a stolen auto across states, Chandler for similar offenses, Ball and Tabor for stealing two barrels of alcohol, and West, Chilvers, Garcia for related felonies. Barrett received six months in Yavapai county jail for prohibition violations.
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Phoenix
Sawtelle
Mttor
Laws
Passielle
C.F Meu
Arktons
United States District Court
Feft
Theson
Nest Teem
Mister Frazier
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Texas
New Mexico
Frat . Leavenworth
Kansas
Wilmer Milton
Fort Leavenworth
Arthur Chandier
Milton
Chandler
Chesley E. Ball
James M. Tabor
Yavapai
Wiliam T West
Ross Chilvers
Tabor
Cormado Garcia
Yuma
Barrett
Burglar Threatens Suicide After Refusal of Morphine
In Douglas county jail, Legros, jailed for burglarizing Chas Moore jewelry store, attempted to cut his left wrist after 4 PM on Tenday afternoon. He had hidden a small lancet. Cellmate Lik Hetlon and Charlie Chick faced accusations of complicity. Jailer J. A. Lar summoned Sheriff Hood. Legros’ wound was untreatedly minor. he threatened self harm to gain hope.
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Lerrow
Chas
Moore
Douglas
J. A. Lar
Hood
Legros
de Hughart
Tombstone district to see fourth mill ready soon
A fourth mill will be erected in the Tombstone district to process ores from Maine damp and adjoining mines. The Cooperative Mill, backed by eight local leaders and led by W. G. Mellzren, will start shortly and run seven days a week, turning concentrates with gravity and cyanide recovery. The site uses old Fisher mill foundations, water from a deep well, and aims to boost local silver mining activity alongside the Holland mill and State of Maine project.
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Tombstone
State of Maine
MUI
Eiht
W.G. Mellzren
Lo Real Eainter
Fisher
Charleston Road
Efott mi Wi
Meere
Maine
George Kitt and Company
Tucson
State of
Dutees
Witt
Iris
Masager HO Hammond
Siebeine
Hammond
Tomtetone
Ory Watetantiat
Stockhir
Tisbee Hert Holland
National Metule Rowers Co
Holland
Urnine Ut
Douglas Grabs Opening Rifle Event At Fort Huachuca
Douglas civilians won the opening rifle match at Fort Huachuca in the Tay Civitan Tea No 1 event. Eight teams competed, totaling 2740 possible points. Tucson Civilians led with 1298, Officers 1st Cav 1216, Douglas Civilians 112, Nogales Civilians 1256, and National Guard Co A 1283. Guy Monathan set the highest individual record with 508 of 354. J J Wachs placed second with 203 of 350. J C Rassmoseen 300. Charles Riggs 299. J J Henderson 294 in rapid fire. The 200 and 200 yard shoot awarded J J Rassmoseen first with 99 of 100, Charles Ries second with 99. The event faced heavy wind and poor visibility. J J Addington faced complications in the net.
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Tay Civitan Tea
Fort Huuchuear
Eretary
Douglas
Tucson
Phoeble Crvillans
Cavely
National Guard Co
Nogales
Natio Guant Co
Guy Monathan
J. J. Wachs
J. ¢. Rassmursen
Phoenix Civilians
Charles Riggs
Art J.J. Henderson
Phoenix
J. J. Rassmoseen
Charles Ries
Mexican murderers identified in ranch shooting case
A complaint names Manuel Garza and Jane Pasita as the two Mexican suspects in a ranch shooting that killed Fisher. Mrs Slaughter and Edith Stowe testified that Garza and Pasita were present near the house when shots were fired, with Slaughter recognizing them in the light from a Cushlight and house windows.
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Manuel Garza
Jane Pasita
Jane
Oon
Douglas
Lesuet
Desae Plaher
Fisheras Pine
Fisher
Prescott Health Board Tackles Smallpox Spread
At a county health board meeting in Prescott, officials discussed the Drake outbreak now up to 11 cases with Drake quarantined and measures to halt the epidemic. Judge Lockwood completed a Superior Court session then traveled to Douglas to stay with relatives and attend family matters.
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Prescott
Arizona
Drake
Cedar Glade
County Board of Health
J. W. Flinn
Local People Protest R R Company Over Depot Service
Local business leaders plan a protest to the railroad company accusing insufficient help at the depot. Since May, telegram and baggage duties were added to Agent E I Westervelt after PL Rogers left, leaving him overburdened and unable to provide prompt service.
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R. R. Company
Bagase
PL. Rogers
Westervelt
American Railway
Ees
Fridley Convicted in Looming Federal Liquor Case
Pridley was convicted of conspiring to bring a shipment of liquor from Yoma to Phoenix and Tucson. Gus Gray of Yuta testified as a principal government witness. After whiskey reached Phoenix it was seized by two men, one later convicted. the other still uncaptured. A night sentencing session followed, with Judge William H. Lawrife presiding. The grand jury released a report finding Fridley’s statements unwarranted and criticized County Attorney Shepperd for publicizing the remarks.
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Pridley
Yoma
Phoenix
Tucson
Gus Gray
Yuta
Fridley
Gray
Hick Luck
William H. Lawreile
RE. L. Sheppert
Maricopa
Shepperd
Fridiey
Jury Acquits Baxter Allen in Roper Murder Case
The jury found Baxter Allen not guilty of the murder of John Roper after deliberating overnight. The panel stood 1 to 1 on the first ballot, and County Attorney J. Hoss said he would not re arrest on the liquor charge.
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Baxter Allen
Roper
John Roper
Allen
Fternoon
Paniessea
County cattle industry faces serious losses from drought
The cattle industry in Coehtee County suffers as a dry winter and long drought dry the ranges. Winds and scarce moisture have reduced feed in canyons and mountain sides. Cattle are dying in western county near the Catalinas and across other areas. If rain does not come within 11 weeks, cattlemen fear heavy losses. Some ranchers have shipped thousands of head to pasture in California.
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Coehtee
Catalinas
California
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Sames
Costa
Ps McDonald
Picture Company
Huachuca Water Company
J. J. Addington
Haver
Addington
Slaughter
Health Board
Thdenin
Roy Riding
Tertver
United Statne Dis
Pewiles
Afd
Wellton
Leavinworshy
Kana
Vie
Tess Whats
Feldien
Lockwood
A. B. Marchison
Murchison
Garcia
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Arnaney J. i
Ross
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