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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1917

Page

5

Federal enrollment decision delays Arizona census plan

Arizona officials report federal enrollment cannot rely on the recent military census. Secretary Baker’s denial prompts continued state work, with assessors in each county tasked to complete enrollments and uncover delinquent poll taxes to offset census costs.

Phoenix Campbell Notee State House Baker Arizona Charles Harris Carl Hayden Washington Congressman Hayden

John McCarthy laid to rest in Tombstone funeral

The funeral for John McCarthy a Tombstone pioneer who died in Douglas last Thursday was held in Tombstone at the Catholic church with Rev F A Collymore officiating. A large crowd followed the bier to the family plot in the city cemetery where he rests beside his wife and four children. He is survived by two children Charles and his sister Nellie and the community extends sympathy.

John McCarthy Tombstone Douglas F. A. Collymore Charles Nellie

Arizona Hopis Believed Descended From Cliff Dwellers

Relics added to the story museum at the University of Arizona in Tucson suggest a link between ancient Hopi inhabiting northern Arizona and the pueblo dwellers of Salt River and Casa Grande valleys. The artifacts belonged to the late Dr. J A Miller of Phoenix, collected from ruins across the state.

Tucson Awatobleod Siyaki Arizona Salt River Case Grande Arizona University J. A. Miller Phoenix

Mob Hangs Murder Suspect After Phoenix Capture

In Phoenix an angry mob of about 500 residents from Phoenix Mesa and Florence captured Starr Daley, accused of murdering James Roy Gibson near Weeks Station on the Tucson-Globe route. Daley was taken to a scene 15 miles away and hanged from a telegraph pole after a Florence coroner’s jury deemed it justifiable homicide.

Phoenix Wilkey Maricopa County Starr Daley James Roy Gibson Weeks Station Tucson Globe Mesa Florence Maricopa Daley Prence

Indian killed by Indian escapes to Mexico near Gadsden

A. E. Ellison died at Yuma Hospital from a fractured skull after an attack while he hunted gophers near the reclamation railroad between Gadsden and the Twenty-four Mile Post. Officers returned from the south with evidence that an Indian killed him, then rode away. Also listed is an ad offering 16 head of mares and colts for sale by Robert Melsterbans.

Yuma A. E Ellison Yuma Bospital Reclamation Gadsden Purtell H. J. Daket Ellison Robert Melsterbans

Forest Service Road Work Postponed in Arizona

District Forester Redington postpones road construction on the Salt River Pleasant Valley Road in the Tonto National Forest and Winslow Long Valley Road in the Coconino National Forest to free labor for agricultural needs. Board of Supervisors approves the delay. work will resume once labor demands ease.

Albuquerque Redington Pleasant Valley Tonto National Forest Winslow-Long Valley Coconine National Forest Arizona Gill County Canute-Fort Huachuca Clifton Springerville District Forester

National Forest Ranges to be Stocked in Lauquerque Nom

National Forest ranges in Arizona and New Mexico are to be stocked to full capacity. Grazing specialists estimate about 406000 acres of grazing land exist across sixteen forests in both states, with potential to add 90000 sheep and goats and 46000 cattle. Plans call for readjusting range allocations to serve all domestic stock, prioritizing regular users, with outside applicants allowed only on remaining surplus.

Forest Service Arizona New Mexico National Forest Ranges Lees Sxteen Foresta

Dr Armstrong to join Canadian Army Medical Service

Dr Armstrong who has practiced in Douglas for about fourteen years will leave May 15 for Canada and then France to serve with the Allied army. He will join a Canadian battalion departing mid month for an indefinite period. He has prior army medical experience and will bring valuable knowledge to his new role. Deputy Sheriff Bowden brought a prisoner to the county jail from Douglas.

Douglas Armstrong Seo Canada France Army of the Allies Constitutonal'st Army Ana Prieta Percy Bowden Tombstone Bisbee Ramsey Canyor J. E. Thompson Cochise County New York Thompson Shennard Company V8 Am Masset Fortune Jeane Yoakum Warren Company Mr. Thompson T. E. Hughes Huachweas Coal Pines

Red Cross Tea in Tombstone Raises Funds

The Red Cross Tea at the Masonic Club rooms in Tombstone drew strong support on Saturday, aiding the local Red Cross Auxiliary. Decorated with Tombstone roses and greens, the event was praised by the community and attended by notable visitors including J. E. Thompson and T. E. Hughes. Also noted were local visits, a minor stabbing incident at Brewery Gulch, and three Tombstone youths headed to El Paso for Navy exams.

Red Cross Tombstone Masonic Club Prospector Maxonis Grant Warner Hoyt Ash Lawrence Land el Paso Navy San Francisco

INTERESTING NOTES FROM COCHISE STRONGHOLD

The May 6 report from Cochise Stronghold highlights the Farm Improvement Association and local civic activities. A patriotic program at Tucson’s Arizona Agricultural Mobilization and Conservation Conference featured school performances, Furrey Quartette music, solos and recitations, followed by a box supper and auction that raised over 25 dollars with ten dollars pledged to the Arizona Council of Defense. County notes mention road work plans, county engineer consultations, and local visitors including deputies, livestock inspectors, and lawyers from Tombstone and Douglas.

Cial Arizona Agricultural Mobilization and Conservation Conference Tucson A. J. Benedict Stronghold Association Bo Payne Cochise Furrey Wales Arizona Council of Defense Port Loan Organization Helt

One Girl Two Men in Sunday Eve Arizona Murder

In Chandler southern cotton camps a fight over a girl ends in death. Romano Romero, 28, was struck with a three foot club by A Martines after Martinez warned him to leave the girl alone. Romero died from brain concussion. Martinez is jailed at Phoenix County Jail.

Phoenix Chandler Romano Romero A. Martine Trl Valores Vasquez Martines Homero Martinez Romero

Arizona Court Upheld by Supreme Court

Washington May 8 The Supreme Court affirmed with costs the Arizona Supreme Court decision in the Vandyker case involving the Corporation Commission of Arizona and an order regulating water rates in the town of Miami.

Washington Supreme Court Today Court of Arizona Ida A Cleve W. Vandyker Corporation Commission of Arizona Miami

Indian boy kills eleven year old on Gila reservation

On the Gila Indian reservation, Hesekiah Sunogea thirteen is accused of shooting Elizabeth Colt eleven as she returned home from the barn after a quarrel with Sunogea over a theft claim. The inquest led by Coroner DeSouza notes federal prosecution and custody by reservation agent John H. van de Walker.

Phoenix Elizabeth Colt Hesekiah Sunogea Gila Indian Reservation DeSouza Young Sun Hebert Colt Sun Robert Lewis Colt John H. van de Walker

Alleged Chinese Murderer Captured Near Phoenix

An alleged San Francisco Tong highbinder known as Kee was captured by Deputy Sheriffs near Peoria after a Chinatown basement killing of Gin Yeang, who was accused of spying for a rival faction. Fearful locals refused to aid, until a spotlight revealed Kee’s identity to the officers.

Phoenix Ong Kee San Francisco Gin Yeang Chinatown Warren Sasret Peoria Celestials of Kee Sherif Witkey Wilkey Kes Yeani

Farish Veteran Mining Engineer Dies in Los Angeles

William A. Farish, a former Arizona resident and noted mining engineer, died Friday night at the Angeles hotel in Los Angeles. He reported on Arizona Copper properties in 1875 and on Tombstone district properties in 1883. His career spanned Alaska to the Pacific coast, earning a reputation for integrity. Burial was at San Mateo, California.

Phoenix, May William A Farren Arizona Fariab Angeles Hotel Los Angeles San Mateo Cal Farish Arizona Copper Company Lezinskys Scotch Syndicate Tombstone District Lara E. B. Gage Parish Pacific Coast Alaska Foa Dures B. Gage

N Gaines Heads to Phoenix for Tax Payers Association Business

N Gaines of the Cochise County Tax Payers Association has traveled to Phoenix on organizational business.

N. Gaines The Cochise County

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