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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1906
Page
3
A concise report notes numerous instruments filed in Cochise County as recorded with the county recorder. The listings include property transfers and related notices affecting local parcels and parties names, with dates and document numbers as recorded.
Brief listing of property transfers and corrective deeds in Douglas including Austin to J T Austin lots in block 139 and 143, Meguire family lots in blocks 96 98 99, and various corrections by International Land & Investment Co and Douglas Improvement Co among others. Also notes patent to John B Slaven and corporate actions and satisfactions of mortgages.
Report details drilling delays and rock refilling for a spring feed at Indian Hot Springs near Bisbee. Mentions several local residents taking up oil land nearby and notes social amusements and a misadventure with a hired helper named Jerry Snet.
A long time Arizonan merchant and drummer known for selling clothing to locals suffered a major loss after a San Francisco disaster wiped out a $46,000 business block. The man, with hundreds of Arizona friends, faces a fortune vanished as the blaze consumed the site. The Citizen notes cautious optimism for ore prospects, though the exact recovery remains uncertain.
A Boston dispatch reports Russian revolutionary Maxim Gorky intends to spend at least a year in the United States. He aims to settle on a ranch in Arizona California or Colorado for outdoor living. Health issues from prison life are noted and he has not secured a hall to speak in yet.
Brookey Sanderson of Phoenix drank gasoline mistaken for water and, after quick medical aid, survived. In Harrie bore area Herqua Hala mine near Yume county was sold May 1 to Michigan buyers JB and Dr Ancil Martin of Promix for about 250000 dollars.
Beison parties have been in Beis h in the past sixty days inventi og the smelter and it is probable that one of the three parties will take the smelter and operate it. Dean Merrill of the Bank of Benson, in charge of Southwestern Smelting and Refining Company affairs, believes the smelter will start within six months. The plant is kept in good shape so operations could begin with minimal delay.
A rambling frontier tale recounts John Larkin shooting a man in a bar after a dispute over a drink, claiming self defense. The piece interleaves a quixotic claim about gun toters in the southwest with notices about Hall's Catarrh Cure and a Toledo firm sworn oath. It closes with a Tucson Star note on a baby saved by a mother’s quick action during a household incident.
A Monday district court session adjourned with rulings on Vandewalker Badwin where the U S ownership limits title claims, and Jay Campbell murder case bond issues reset. Calendar calls set civil jury dates and Abe Goodnowaky petition to change name to Goodwin granted.
Mexican government joins Papago and Cocopa allies to crush the Yaqui rebellion in Sonora and restore order for mining operations. Plans include forming a multi thousand strong Indian force led by Papagoea and Cocopah fighters with Mexican troops, while Yaquis maneuver in the mountains and passes. Billie Stiles is named as a Yaqui leader in reports from mining regions.
Clerk of the Board reports Attorney General Clark says the board of perviere has authority only as statutes grant and may not issue warrants for claims until funds exist. Public Examiner Ferter distributes opinions to guide county officials. Warrant draws of 7 percent were issued but no further warrants will be drawn until money is on hand.
The city greaves McNeish and county surveyor, Chinese Pomoco party in Benson lingers with uninspected plots. H M Woods and wife visit from Bisbee. May 8 social at Scott White Court features entertainment and ice cream. Cinco de Mayo dance in Tombstone with Douglas orchestra runs to 5 am. Public Examiner Foster audits last year tax rolls then heads home. Tombstone crowd visits Stockton round-up region and sample chuck wagon fare. M Chadwick in town from Fairbank notes railroad progress west of Salome and Needles. Prospecting and graded camps grow as railroad expands into promising Arizona mining country.
Devout pedestrians on Fremont street were startled by a raid on L Hart's assay and metalurgical laboratory. The intruder stole assay certificates and ton s of minerals, nitric acid, blow pipes and quicksilver. Hart complained of destruction as a goat caused chaos. Turney White returns from Columbus Ohio visit.
Ben Goodrich returns from Phoenix on business. Attorney Joe Morrison and Attorney Tom Bennett visit for district court. Deputy Sheriff Hayhurst brings a suspect for forgery to Douglas grand jury. U S Marshal Daniele plans to deport twenty one Chinese to San Francisco this evening. El Paso trip for E B Gage and H N Kinsley. Professors debate earthquake origin. Swain and Hattie travel to Douglas for Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge session.
MOSDAY MAY 7 District Court hears five fee disallowance cases against Cochise County with others awaiting hearing. Attorney Ben Goodrich appointed by court on grand jury recommendation to aid District Attorney Flannigan. June hearings anticipated. Appeal in Lippert v. O Hare denied. new trial motion filed. Amended complaint in Mesowan v Gaines seeks 25000 for loss of tax attorney business. Gaines bond 2000 filed in U S court. Judge Dean and others visit Gleason mining case. Court adjourns to Monday the tenth for jury duty and criminal trials. Southern Pacific Company offers half fare for indigent hospital patients.
A coroner's inquest in Douglas ended abruptly when the body revived and attempted to resume. The magistrate struggled to regain control, needing several whiskey doses to restore order.
Acting Secretary Oliver issued a circular inviting governors of organized militia to send National Guard units to summer camps with regular army troops. A pending appropriation of 700000 dollars would cover joint encampment expenses. Camps run August 1 through September 30 with militia from Louisiana Texas New Mexico and Arizona to encamp at Austin Texas.
The writer extends sincere thanks to the Honorable Grand Jury for ignoring the charge of robbery and for the fair and honorable consideration received. He praises the jurors and officials including Judge Clere Sheriff and District Attorney for their administration and fairness reflecting on his family in Douglas.
Two thousand coke cars have arrived in Douglas causing business on the Southwestern to slacken. Local traders report slower shipments and reduced freight activity as the influx of coke cars saturates the rail lines. Officials monitor yard congestion and plan adjustments to ease bottlenecks.
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