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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1911

Page

4

Divorce Granted After Hearing In Hutton Case

The court granted a decree of divorce to Florence Hutton from William Hutton after hearing multiple witnesses. In another matter, Judge Dean handled a juvenile case involving Barab Dockerty, with the mother as principal witness, and ordered commitment to the industrial school at Benson.

Florence Hutton William Hutton Aother Dean Barab Dockerty Anoie Dockerty Witnes Benson Relugio Eccinos Hereford Territory Claude Williams Anastacio Holguire Asaault Territorial Florence Anna M Hail Ve Walter M Hall Bisbes Jesus Ortegs Guldilope Martinez

Moonlit May Welcomes Tombstone Stockmen And Town

The Cochise stockmen enjoy strong profits this year as Tombstone revels in beautiful moonlit nights. May nights are described as simply glorious with pleasant skies and thriving prosperity for local residents.

Cochise Earth Tombstone

Arizona's Constitution Draws National Attention

The advertising by Arizona's progressive constitution is praised as invaluable, making the territory widely known. The Rough Riders helped put Arizona on the map, and the constitution is hailed as a second declaration of independence drawing global interest.

Arizona Rough Riders

Death of Officer Trask in Benson Tragedy

Constable Frank Trask was killed in Benson with no witnesses the death mourned by many. The assailant was wounded by the officer during the arrest and remains in hospital. Preliminary hearing expected to reveal full aging details.

Frank Trask Benson

Cochise County Telephone Companies earnings report 1910

The report details gross earnings of Arizona telephone, telegraph, and express firms for 1910 for assessment by the territorial auditor. Arizona totals: Telephone 254,239.88. Telegraph 89,130.14. Express 79,915.31. overall 973,094.33. Cochise County firms listed include Adams Tel Co Wilcox 1,600.00. Bisbee Imp Co Bisbee 9,062.15. Chiricahua Co Paradise 1,985. Courtland Co Courtland 3,577.36. Douglasimp Co Douglas 5,802.24. Rites Tel Co Do Caberne 1,200. Tombstone Tel Co Tombstone 6,419.30. Tri-State Tel Co bites and Douglas 26,472.29.

Arizona Bee Territorial Cochise County Adams Tel. Co Wilcox Bisbee Imp. Co Bisbee Chiricabus Co Paradise Courtland Co Courtland Douglasimp. Co Douglas Rites Tel. Co

Western Union and Welle Farge & Co Receipts Report

Western Union receipts totaled 37501.38 dollars and Welle Farge & Co receipts reached 877505.52 dollars in the financial record.

Western Union Welle Farge & Co

Believed Madero Will March to Mexico City

Reports from government sources indicate the fall of Juárez, with likely movement by Madero toward Mexico City. He aims to seize path towns that resist, though ammunition shortages pose a major obstacle. Recognition of his belligerency tops his diplomatic agenda via Signor Vasconcel.

Madero Mexico City Juarea Vasconcel Junta Tere State Department

Statehood Outlook By June 1st

Arizona and New Mexico may be admitted to statehood by June 1 as House votes likely to push the joint resolution to the Senate. George W. Hunt, back from Washington, predicts rapid action unless Canadian reciprocity and the freeeket bill delay proceedings. The resolution outlines recall provisions and resubmission on judiciary recall with election of state officers pending presidential proclamation.

Arizons George W. Hunt Warhington National House Arizona New Mexico Hunt Daily Globe Senate Washington Eugene Beady O'Seill Congress Arizone Shali New Mexica

Yaqui Indians Plan Seminary South of Tucson

Yaqui Indians move to establish a Presbyterian seminary just south of Tucson to train missionaries for work among their tribesmen. After months of consideration and publicity, Taccon’s site was chosen over Douglas and Phoenix as the likely location for the new school opening next fall.

Tucson Taccon Douglas Phoenix

Indian Seminary Proposal Near Tucson Report

A newsletter claims Hermonilo in Roners state capitol is to host an Indian seminary near Tucson with 850 Yaqui Indians surrounding the area. The report says Indians halted a train, seized 500 Mauser rifles and 2,000 rounds of ammunition, then ate the teleg. Only 300 federal troops are said to be in Hermenius under Colonel Pedro Ogeds.

Hermonilo Roners el Paso Santa Hermenius Pedro Ogeds

Fromy's Daily Williste Prindeville visitors and events

News in Tombstone and surrounding areas details residents visiting from Cauanes and Bisbee, arming for legal matters, funerals, and family announcements. Curtis Robereon and Robert White return home, Temple plans loom for Tempe and Thatcher, Manitou Copper to start work near Globe, Boy Scouts hike Reeves ranch, and local musicians the Tymielope Orchestra plan a Monday dance.

Curtis Robereon Robert White Tombstone Reeves’ Ranch E. H. Reeves Mr. Reeves Reyes

Evening Pleasantly Spent In Cards

A dozen whist players from the county seat gathered at the Clodhopper's Retreat for a social evening. Alan Benedict won the championship after a tie ending with Sue and Givenlec tied for consolation. Ed Hicks won the booby prize. The Tombstone Mexican String Band serenaded and performed for the group as attendees listed include Mr and Mrs Rows, Mrs Stewart, Miss Buck, McPherson, Benedict, Hicks, Demarest, Boyd, Benedict, Hicke and felin.

Sue Givenlec Allan Benedict Ed Hicks Tombstone Mrs. Rows Mra. Stewart Buck McPherson Benedict Hicks Mesere Demarest Boyd Hicke Felin

Rebels Establish Government at Agua Prieta

AGUA PRIETA Rebels organize a provisional government as they prepare for further actions. Local leaders and officers have begun coordinating administrations and public services amid ongoing unrest in the region.

Agua Prieta

Fragmentary note on provisional government and business rules

Partial OCR fragment cites a provisional government, a land or business offer, and a constraint on travel or entry. It mentions proper offer and Lex or proluted to do business, with a rule forbidding others from entering the town during a period.

Advertising Brings Quick Results in Local Ads

The article reports a theft of a ledger and supplies from a gin room attic, with Ola Foster and Nellie Brande discovering the glare s and reporting it to the Gaders of the Det. The County Treasurer Hicks owned the property and offered a substantial reward for its recovery, as described in The Pursrecvon ad.

Det Mitts Ola Foster Nellie Brande Hicks Che Sladere

Miss Birdie Entangled in Southwest Trouble

Birdie Carton captain of the Chi Ladies club faced arrest after leaving Arizona for Carrinas New Mexico. Authorities say she took a frong belonging to Lena Mooroe valued at £500 and denies the charge. Telegraphed from El Paso, Birdie will be returned to the catcher city as investigators trace her ball player departures across the Southwest.

Birdie Carton Chi Ladies Bavewell Club Cochise County Etchiee Birdie Uoon Arizona Lena Mooroe Indies Carrinas New Mexico F Paso Bistue

Chiricahua Teacher Dies Suddenly at Bernardin Station

Chiricahua educator Mrs. Chenowith, daughter of pioneer G. Chenowith, died Sunday after teaching at Bernardin Station until two weeks ago when the term closed. Widely known in southern Arizona educational circles, she had planned to finish the term at Chiricahua before her death. The Chiricahua Die district superintendent and school board clerk reported the loss.

E H Stover Arizona G Chenowith New Mexico Stein's Pass

Cabral Threatens Cananea Stand as Forces Fortify

Cabral threatens Cananea with attack if it does not surrender. He sent a note to the Cananea commander arguing for surrender to avert violence, but the commander refused. Soldiers worked all day to throw up intrenchments and dig in.

Cananea Cabral

Juarez Casualties Reported Amid War Updates

In a War Department report Colonel Steever says Juarez death and injury toll stands at 307, though exact numbers may never be known. He notes General Navarro surrendered to rebels with 450 men. The Apache County fruit crops escaped the recent cold spell without damage.

Washington, D.C War Department Steever el Paso Navarro Apache County

New Mexico Statehood Move Shot Through Congress

A report from the committee on territorial motion urges statehood for New Mexico. Debate on amendments and a final vote are planned, with the senate to convene for a directive election and related business this afternoon.

New Cases Filed In Both Courts

District Court records show divorce action filed by Voter P Calvert and Grace Edna. Estate matters include appointing May Today for settlement of account and related hearings in the estate of A A Merkkaned. Minor child Mauk referenced with estate real property to Warren. Divorces, appointments, appraisers, and probate orders noted across cases including Walter J Lewis and George Stewart.

Vaughn Phoenix C Teoks Maricops Jobe Bright Courtland Frank Bauer Lowell Tomintone District Court Toro Paaoanen Joraly Heal Mauk Clara F Mauk Witew Weil Mauk Warren Irene Evotor Neville Douglas Nistretor Ely Aptive Divon Graham Amanda Gouin Walters J M Ap m Tate Pail Jeof Walter J Lewis Ape Vil Marks George Stewart

Territorial items condensed from a local report

A copper mining operation by Copper Gulf Company moves to new ground, needing four dozen workers to free a lodged traction unit. A Tempe resident was shot by a Mexican while near Humboldt, Yavapai County. United States intervention in Mexico is warned against by AH Hill of Agnes Clientes. A smallpox epidemic in the city is believed ended, with fleas blamed for spread.

Copper Gulf Company White Presser Ted Los Angeles Tal Grimsley New Par Gold Mining Company Tempe United States Mexico AH Hill Agnes Clientes Me Hill Cartier Mwa Ih Fies

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