Sheriff Warns Deputies On Slot Machines And Gambling
Mr Sherif Harry C Wheeler of Cochise County issues a broad warning to all deputies to arrest anyone using slot machines punch boards or similar gambling devices after May 12 due to recent legal actions in Pima County and a court decision upholding the office action. The notice also targets modifications of beer and near beer and any card games representing money including not listed in statutes. A separate report mentions a woman accused of witchcraft causing jealousy love troubles and neighbor disputes and under investigation by County Attorney Hilanger in the Tucson area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Harry C Wheeler
Cochise County
Pima County
Lockwood
Panguins
Hilanger
Tombstone Sees Returns of Former Glory in Mining Outlook
Tombstone investors and the Machomich Mercantile company indicate the county seat’s revival as Phelps-Dodge expands staffing after taking over properties last year. Upper shafts are being prospected, the mill repaired for low grade ore test runs, and timbering replaced. Water handling is improving with engineers confident the system can lift required quantities, comparing favorably to Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Machomich Mercantiles Company
Phelps-Dodge Company
Gray
Tucson Woman Accused of Witchcraft
A Tucson woman, aged middle years, faces charges described as witchcraft acts over several months. County Attorney Hiezinger investigates, but details remain undisclosed amid startling accusations reminiscent of Salem lore.
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Tucson
Salem
Hilzinger
Hiezinger
Clean-up and Paint-up Campaign Planned
At a WOC meeting in Tombstone at Mrs A C Keach s residence plans were laid for a city wide Clean-up and Paint-up campaign with four campaigns to beautify Tombstone The mayor marshal and common council were invited to cooperate and every citizen including schoolchildren will be enlisted Each district will have a committee member in charge A Swat the Fly drive will accompany the effort to reduce disease The Prospector applauds the move and urges local citizens and property owners to join Committees were named for refreshment program and reception with a next meeting at Mrs H P Johnson s home All ladies are invited to attend
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WOC Tul
A. C. Keach
Tombstone
Marshall
City Wall
Swat
WCTLU
Prospector
Woc. TU
H.P. Johnson
Sam Johnson
W. A. Fowler
AE. Hill
Slyams
HP Johnson
4.C. Woolery
W. Thomas
Julia Axtell
HL. Hutchison
Saloons Open at Agua Prieta for Celebration
Agua Prieta庆 Cinco de Mayo celebration sparks cross border revelry as cannon booms and rifles fire. Americans cross into Sonora to drink. local schoolchildren, troops, and the garrison band join the event with speakers including Rodolfo Garduno, Carranza consul in Douglas.
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Rodolfo Garduno
Carranza
Douglas
Federal officers surprise chinamen in Tucson Chinatown
May 5 reports a swift police action in Tucson Chinatown as about fifteen federal officers conducted door to door searches of three shops occupied by Chinese residents. Officers, not sharing details, questioned residents amid a broader sweep amid rumors they were seeking opium possibly smuggled from Mexico.
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Tucson
Aout
Chinatown
Dhee
Sale of Cattle Ranch Involves Half Million
May 5 Tucson reports a major Southern Arizona deal as La Osa Cattle Co, with controlling interest held by Wn Coberly, sold to JC Kinney Harmon Elias and Joe C. Camon for 510000. 10,000 to 15,000 cattle move later. 900 acres, buildings, water rights, brands, leases pass to new owners feder Tvmanie Lay Ore Livestock and Land Company with 56000 shares. Coberly to relocate to California.
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Tucson
Minde
Southern Arizona
la Osa Cattle Company
Wn Coberly
JC. Kinney
Harmon Elias
Joee C. Camon
Aum Sald
Otter
Eume Tne
Feder Tvmanie
Lay Ore Livestock
Laan Company
Base
Kinney
Wihvex
Mont
Camov
Elida
Arizona
Coborg
California
Jeft
Attempted murder and self-inflicted wound at Bisbee
Hansborough, a Copper Company employee and long-time Bisbee resident, shot himself and Kathy, boardinghouse keeper, wounding her arm. He said he intended to kill himself rather than live, and appeared mentally unbalanced and infatuated with the woman. Hansborough is about 30 and unmarried.
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Hausborough
C&a Tal
Copper Company
Sina
Kathy
Hanshorowe
Hansborough
Haysborough
Government calls for bridge money in Arizona
May 6 story from Phoenix reports San Bernardino county pledges 35 000 for a Colorado River bridge at Topeka Arizona with state and federal action to supply about 25 000 toward the 75 000 project. California also appropriates 25 000 to reimburse San Bernardino county.
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Phoenix
San Bernardino County
Colorado River
Topeka
Anz
Gov Hunt
Secretary of the Interior
Washington
Arizona
Department of the Interior
Arirons
State of California
Fate of LA Brown case appealed to supreme court
The LA Brown conviction for viol ating the Authous Prohibition law was appealed to the supreme court. Pending the appeal, the $50 fine and thirty days in jail were suspended. Local social notes list Cochise Lodge No 5 members visiting Bisbee and Tombstone, plus other county visitors and a May 1 marriage announcement in Prince George County Marsland.
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Fate Vf LA
Cochise TO
Bisbee
K. F Saunders
Moh. Calderwood
John Giacoma
James Giacoma
John Perrone
George Ivy
Cochise Lodge No. 5
Tombstone
Godfrey
Bisbee Lodge
Arizona
Prince Ceorg County
Marsland
Hovald Smith
Nina Roberts
Seth
Smiths
Stauth
Roundup Attendance Triggers Cochise County Stocksmen Meet
Fred Kennett, president of the Cochise County Stocksmen Association, tested this morning for attendance at the roundup at the JO ranch owned by EM Revees. The event, expected to be large this year, drew early interest from members and area residents. Weather and field conditions have caused delays as crews prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kennett
Cochise County
Tombstone News Briefs Describe Local Court Case and City Funds
Local items report court testing matters at the courthouse, a Water Company dispute in Tombstone, and city officials reviewing plastering and painting work. Officials say funds for cemetery improvements and city projects progress, with residents noting no snow shoes for northern routes and travelers passing through Tombstone on the Borderland path.
Apache County Road Bonds Sold
Apache county sold its entire road bonds totaling 125000 to Eastern buyers via Powell, Gerard & Co. Chicago. The fifty percent bonds run thirty years with redeeming privilege after ten years. Price paid was par, but selling costs reduce the net to 95 4 percent for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Johns
Board of Supervisors
Apache County
Powell, Gerard & Co
Chicago
Mining claims are taxable property in Arizona ruling
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that mining claims are property in the broad sense, distinct from land, taxably owed even when related to the Harshaw claims. The decision reversed and remanded, directing dismissal of the protest action and upholding state power to tax mining claims without transferring United States land interests.
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Proenix
Supreme Court
Frank
Josephine Powerson
R. Earhart
Santa Cruze
Harshaw
United States
Interesting Gleeson News For The Week In Old Times
May Kae Hake and Kolin Con belt the week for the Four Hur Ranch to work for that to Company in the round wy Me Wo A. Capiaines went Nead Star with fer son Frank Gilvon and femly ate Grown went to Keaalt Bron co in Santh Paws Sunday. on thee report dooth at Maet Cotire: fae 6 trades fee and te ct the hovepie. Dougie HON Tarter wud wif amt hike with feave shortly for Cattorays it the Eaxjasiiom and T arte IX Weeks or more per Frank Cowi leave Poares Mord. where he intends 1M. Brown and family matored to Tarteetatie. Colin Betton accompanied by his erajidian Eddie Taylor and others spent a day in Tombstone.
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Courtland
Colin Betton
Bry
Eddie Taylor
el Reltaty
Miss Heltah
Tombstone
Roa Taylor
A. Spakes
Twlee Ro Rader
Stone
Another Revolution Brewing in Mexico Across Borderlands
A chaotic report describes Huerta loyalists moving toward San Antonio discussions and Mexican factional confessions. Gen Calles tries to recruit Lieut Col Talamantes to join Carranza but is rebuffed with a staunch vow to defend their cause and homeland over greed. Authorities note Huerta’s presence in the United States fueling the rumors of renewed conflict.
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Mexico
Huertaistas
Grozco
el Paso
Chilhus
Yrocas
San Antonio
Victoriano Huerta
Talamantes
Mexian
P. Elias
Seva Prieta
Juan Talamantes
Talaman
Ciudad Inarer
Calles
Carranza
Callex
Mr. Calles
Republic
Thief Steals Much Booze Including Real Champagne
Douglas Arizona May 5 1015 a thief broke into the Wellington bar on G Avenue by sawing the padlock and stole several hundred dollars worth of liquor. The missing items included vermouth five gallons sherry and various wines and champagne belonging to C J Saunders who had stored them for safekeeping since the state went dry. No clue or motive is given as to the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Arizona
Wellington
C. J. Saunders
Big demand and high prices for lambs head West
Salt River valley lambs fetch strong prices in Kansas City and Los Angeles with heavy shipments. Porter Brothers moved ten cars of ewes and milk fed lambs to Kansas City via the Southern Pacific, netting about 6.40 dollars per head after expenses. Charles C. Johnson sent eighteen cars to Los Angeles, totaling 450 dollars in net receipts for the load of 3,300 head. In Los Angeles prices run nine dollars for milk fed lambs and eight dollars for ewes.
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Phoenix
Salt River Valley
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Porter Brothers
Southern Pacific
Charles C. Johnson
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