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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1913

Page

4

Notice of Land Selections in Arizona 1923

Notice from the United States Land Office Phoenix informing interested parties that Ale Grant Relection No 26 has filed to select multiple land tracts across sections in Tps 22 and 25 in G and S R B M. Protests or contests may be filed during five weeks of publication, with copies on file for public inspection. Dated May 4 1923.

Arizona Sen BS Sway, Ltd S. R. B. & Meridian General Land Office Phorniz United States Land Office Phoenix Arizono State of Arizona RB & M Frank H. Parker Register Chase Arnold

Notice of land selections in Arizona 1913

State of Arizona files grant selections Nos 17 and 18 for land tracts to establish schools and asylums for the deaf, dumb and blind and miners disabled. Lists include tracts in townships 19S 25 E and 21 26 34 35 with sections 12 13 14 45 and 21. A copy of the list is posted for public inspection during a five week publication period dated May 1 1913 in Phoenix.

Court Cases Filed and Probate Proceedings Summary

Superior Court filed suits include Bennett v Ky Paso and Southwestern RR Co for $300 and McKee v Cochive for $150. Wenzel v D Stone for $3521 debt. Probate involves Estate of M 8 Contreras letters, Besiture petitions, Harris minors distribution, Olseo widow and minors support, Kenyon minors re bond, Lila Kirkpatrick bond update.

Superior Court J Bennett Ky Paso & Southwestern RR Co JJ McKee County of Cochive Kenyon Lila Kirkpatrick

Myrtle Whitmore Found Dead By Santa Cruz River

A missing person case ends with the body found near the Santa Cruz River at Fooson yesterday. Myrtle Whitmore, once a child survivor of the General Slocum disaster in New York Harbor, is believed dead. Indians along the river reportedly mourned her passing.

Myrtle Whitmore

May Session Hurdles May End By Next Wednesday

The legislature, amid several members planning to leave Phoenix for home, faces unfinished work. Key bills including the appropriation bill, the penal code, and the taxation measure remain to be completed and sent to the governor. Most expect adjournment by the Wednesday end of the 30 day session.

Evernor Itia

Aeroplane for Sonora Rebels Captured Near Tucson

A Tucson dispatch reports a war aeroplane purchased in Los Angeles for Sonora troops was captured by Deputy U S Marshal Juboron at Fikes ranch, 37 miles south of Tucson. Two foreign men in charge were jailed for alleged neutrality violations, crates from Los Angeles to Sahuarita reportedly held the aircraft, and a Los Angeles story connected the Curtiss airplane to the plan.

Tucson Los Angeles Sonora United States Juboron Fikes Ranch Cus Tody Express Thomas Dean Sahuarita

Arizona Japanese Protest Against Bill

Japanese residents in Phoenix plan a protest meeting Sunday at 2 30 pm over House Bill 34 described as ultra vires and against the U S Japan treaty. A second rally is slated for May 18 with Japanese consul Y Numano of San Francisco expected to address the gathering and discuss land rights in Arizona.

Republican Age Arizona House of United States Japan Phoenix Aetcc Aion Arizona Amsts Y. Numano San Francisco

Narrowly Miss Cap turing Ammunition

A U S patrol narrowly failed to capture a carload of rifles at the Douglas line. The vehicle crossed the customs line at Douglas just before troopers could intercept the munitions of war near the chetom house after being directed to halt at the line post.

United Stater Army Constitutionalste Custom House Douglas Chetom House Hsere

Removal Bill Meets With Opposition

Phoenix reports a heated session over a proposal to remove a county seat. The house alternated between majority and minority reports, leaving the matter undecided amid cross county opposition and uncertain sentiment.

Phoenix Ware Senat

Doings in the State Legislature Reporter notes on tax, bond, and reform bills.

A conference committee will take up the mining tax value fixing amid amendments to a constitutional bond cap. Senate and house debates cover a $300 million assessment, road and public works measures, pardons, and a postponed adjournment, with various bills approved or sent for regular course.

Tax Commission Hunee Sevate Senate Linney Hubbell Edward Scortie Arisona Kerr Frank Crofcot Tom Maddock House Arizona Hunt

Smiths Mexican War Claims Bill Not Included in Senate Sundry Bill

Washington dispatch reports Smiths Mexican War Claims bill for injuries by Mexican bullets totalling 71000 dollars was not added to the sundry civil bill when it passed the Senate. Smith attempted to offer it as an amendment but none was accepted. He plans to push the measure again at the December session.

Senate Graham Tex Commission Board of Equalization House Kelton C B Wood Corporation Commission Sny Tno Dollas el Paro Clacmant Congress Smith

Big Irrigation Project Under Way in Cochise

Hon Ralph Cameron and George A Mauk inspect Cochise valleys as they back a new enterprise for Arizona’s agricultural future. A giant corporation with 915000000 capital is to form a vast electric power system. Negotiations progress but details remain withheld.

Cochise Ralph Cameron George A. Mauk

Tombstone Girl Weds in El Paso Presbyterian Chapel

HC Harper and Mise Ethel Gage wed at the First Presbyterian church parsonage with Rev Charlee L Overetreet officiating. The Globe Arizona couple plans a New Mexico honeymoon before settling in El Paso. Relatives in Tombstone toast the couple and wish them lasting happiness.

HC Harper Mise Ethel Gage First Presbyterian Church Wedneday Charlee L Overetreet Globe Aris New Close Dootefore Tbs E! Paso

Tombstone News In Brief From Friday’s Daily Miss May

Reports from Tombstone note Miss May Tivel’s return from Murenei after a long visit with relatives and friends. Deputies Howe and Mouteh Ine came back from Herne with eight peresoners. A bracho busting contest is planned for Sunday with excitement expected. Bob Axtell shows improvement, pleasing many friends. Virgil Genevrier assisted at Bev will bold sery cen for the Catholic church. Wm Neel and wife, Four-Bir ranch, are survivors returning by their big Porpedo. Don Luis’s former Hermovillo residence, seized by the government, to be converted into two hospitals. Torres left Mexico during the Madero era, living in Calite. William Stewart, guilty of first-degree murder in Phoenix, faces death at Globe on August 1, 1913. Knights of the grip in town for interviews. Tombstone merchants show interest in Tombstone’s Fortunet. The Engiee picnic at Lewis Springs on June 8 expected to draw many. Judge Barner of the Bo quillas Land & Cattle Co. visits Fairbank. Tombstone’s flower gardens praised. New city street lights being installed by Contractor Eckerman.

Wm Neel Don Luis Hermovillo Torres Mexico Calite

Pay Mine Taxes to Sonora Government

Americans operating mines in Sonora are advised by the legation through the American consul that taxes may be paid to the de facto authorities with receipts. A formal protest against tax payment is recommended, and paying again would relieve mine owners of further liability. Steps are planned to appeal to Washington to overturn the order barring entry of Sonoran confiscated assets into the United States as unconstitutional.

Sonora Tte Aonn Que United States Earl Washington

Northern Cochise Plot Sparks County Seat War

An edited reprint outlines a supposed Northern Cochise plot to overwhelm the south with convicts from Bee and Dongiae, aiming to influence elections and keep the county seat in Tombstone. Deputy Sheriff Allie Howe reportedly brought eight convicts to town and spurred fear of South versus North political leverage.

Allie Howe Coobiee Yeate Dey Babee Dongiae Howe

Wandering Miners and Local Visitors Thread Through Bisbee News

Henry T Willey, a mining man, travels through Duuver and nearby towns as spring invites workers to move. Mrs Mary Costello and Mrs Grace Lawry depart Tucson for Los Angeles after a visit, with drummer Frits Rosenstein interviewing merchants. Mrs Robinson travels to Bisbee to visit relatives, while Donna Kugel promotes the El Paso Times in the city.

Henry T Willey Duuver Colorado Og Baine Mary Costello Grace Lawry Tucson Los Angele Frits Rosenstein Heip Mica Donna Klugel Cee Paso el Paso Times Mire Kugel

Former Tombstone Girl To Wed on May 15th

Wedding invitations announce the marriage of Miss Helen Hare and Mr Daniel Carey in Uvalde Texas on May 15. The couple will reside in Atlanta after June 15th. Miss Hare is a Tombstone native, daughter of Frank Hare and his wife, long residents of the area.

Tombstone Helen Hare Daniel Carey Uvalde Texas Atlanta Georgia Tombatour Miss Care Tombatone West Tobstoniter Carey Miss Hare Ie Frank Hare Mr Hare

Studebaker Grand Canon Trip Planned Early June

Arrangements are complete for the annual Studebaker Grand Canon excursion with over fifty Studebaker cars expected and more entries likely. Govern or Hunt will join as special guest. Participants originate from Dengst Bisbee Tombstone Tuchon Prescott and Photox among others.

Studebaker

Protest Meeting Condemns Governor’s Action in Jerome

A second Yavapai gathering to denounce Governor Huot’s stance toward convicted murderers drew a large crowd in Jerome. Speakers including W O’Allivan, HM Gibbs and Judge MM Gordo urged firm penalties, praising the school and urging continued protest as the meeting heatedly emphasizes Governor’s policy.

Jerome George WP Huot Yavapai Agai Jrome Gibbs MM Gordo

Bankers Name Arizonan on Executive Council

A New York dispatch reports the executive council of the American Bankers Association closed a three day session at Briarell Manor Marie Goldwater of Prescott Arizona was elected a member of the council marking her first term in the national body.

New York Dispatch American Bankers’ Association Briarell Manor Marie Goldwater Prescott Aria Bret

Libel Suit Seeks $20,000 Against Arizona Paper

A libel suit filed in the superior court by M R Jones against the Democrat Publishing Company catalogues two causes of action. The plaintiff claims malicious libel and exemplary damages totaling $20,000 for editorials by John Canbar. The piece accuses Jones of acting as a corporate commissioner biased for whiskey interests and presents a critical view of flour rate reductions.

Saas Democrat Publishing Company Corporton Guibe John Canbar Jones Squire The Democrat Tmne Arizona Arzona Inters State Commerce Commission

Patents Granted Ariz and N M Inventors

The United States Patent Office in Washington grants patents to residents of Arizona and New Mexico for the week ending April 29, 191 New Mexico AKode patentproector Panewill Silver City file case James W Pennewill Silver City safety pocket Arizona Thomas O brien and F O brien Kingman tie plate and rail locking key Joba H Morehead Globe weighing scoop.

Spellman Murry & Carr Commerce Street Dallas Tos Anno United States Patent Office Washington Arizons New Mexico Panewill Silver City James W Pennewill Arizona Thomas O'brien F O'brien Kingman

Shriner Special Train to Run Tucson to El Paso

A train crew of Shriners will be selected by Eepee operating officials to manage the Shriner special from Tucson to El Paso next Saturday. The train arrives Tucson at 1:30 p.m. and will pause for thirty minutes. In Tucson a concert and drill by a male quartet are planned at the Expec tion as part of the visit. The Shriners proceed to Dallas, Texas.

Shriners Eepee Shriner Tucson el Paso Dallas Texas

Refuse to Accept Services of Japs

Four hundred Japanese residents of Sonora offered their services in arms to insurgent Governor L Pequi er. The governor refused, saying only Mexicans could participate. A committee of fifteen Japanese visited Hermosillo and said 408 Japanese were already armed on farms and in workshops and offered to furnish car ammunition in time.

Sonora L . Pequier Constitutionalst Committee Hermosillo Mexiaco

Riverport privatizes major mill in northern river area

A large mill near Riverdap is being privatized in the northern water region. Officials indicate the move aims to boost local industry and employment while outlining future maintenance plans for the site.

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