Grand Jury Final Report Reveals Indictments and Reforms
The grand jury completed its labors reporting seventy four cases considered, 66 true bills, 15 ignored, with several indictments including embezzlement, bribery, and conspiracy. Names listed include Pat McCullough and Hall's Catarrh Cure promotion linked to the report. County facilities praised yet jail overcrowding and need for expanded jail space and kitchen facilities noted along with calls to reform stock inspection laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat McCullough
McCullough
Fale
Frank Haines
Cochise County Auditor Reports Finances and Debt Plan
County Auditor Chae Purdon submits a brief that shows on List Des. 1908 cash balance of 421129.88 with uncollected back taxes of 134201.22 and an expected collection of at least 25000. Liabilities total 955076.48 with warrants and bonds 213500.00. year start would leave 82053.40 surplus. He recommends amortization of bonded debt to equalize tax burdens. Also notes J W Mauldin of Tombstone declared bankrupt with creditors meeting May 28. details list 249121 liabilities totaling 1332.50 assets. W F Kuelenbecker leaves for Gallup on business. vermin spray ad for poultry houses.
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Chae
Purdon
Cochine County
King Foods
Science of
Civic J
WE Mauldin
Nasete
Arizona Wool Crops Fall on Black Canyon Road
J H Coates arrived from the old station on the Black Canyon road and reports the sheep shearing season just ended at that point. In a few days no bead will be seen there as flocks move to northern ranges. He cites 76 000 head clipped and wool yield over 500 000 pounds shipped to eastern commission houses, especially Massachusetts, in the winter and season’s activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. Coates
Black Canyon
Massachusetts
Prescott Journal-Miner
Trio Orchestra’s Successful Ball at Gage Hall
The Trio Orchestra held a ball at Gage Hall last night to fond reviews. Attendance was large, decorations were praised, and the floor remained excellent while the music drew high praise as among Tombstone’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage Hall
Tombstone
When Foreigners Become Americans Naturalization Day
The note discusses a forthcoming Naturalization Day on November 1 shortly after an election, and cites skepticism from Republican colleagues about voting this fall. It hints that the next Naturalization Day will occur a few days after a Tombstone city erection this fall.
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Tombstone
Arizona News of Interest in Globe and Surroundings
Indictments for dereliction of duty and anti gambling violations loom over Globe officials, with court outcomes expected. Tucson chamber secures back-cover ad space for the new pocket map. J C Phillipson faces trial in a retrial case for embezzlement. Bisbee Fourth of July adds motorcycle race. Tucson mayor scoffs at resignation rumors. Grand jury members risk self-accusation in anti gambling probe. Hysham Neale cattle buyers from Iowa and Montana active in Arizona. Prison employe housing near Florence nearing completion. Ice price war affects Bisbee consumers as Southwestern Ice cuts rates.
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W. J. Hysham
Red Oaks
Iowa
Hysham & Neale
TE. Welty
Douglas
Tucson
Montana
Arizona
Sulphur Sprigs Valley
Schieffelin Picture Show Draws Large Night Crowd
A large crowd enjoyed a feature filled evening at The Schieffelin with entertaining pictures and the singing of Mr. Tom Dowrick. Tonight will offer the same program and tomorrow promises a complete change. Patronage is rising with the current excellent lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Dowrick
Schieffelin
Siphon Subjugates Water at T. C. M. Co. Mine
The T. C. M. Co. reports a new water unwatering method at the mine, using a 2-inch air pipe to a 100-foot level and a compressor to push water to a surface pump. Inflow steadily recedes, with 4.5 million gallons daily moved from 500 to surface levels. Management aims to reach the flooded section and resume ore shipping soon.
Cochise Inventor Plans Monoplane Debut in Douglas
A M Williams, a Douglas machinist, prepares a long awaited motor for a monoplane arriving around May 18. Williams and manager JG Fleno aim to christen the machine with a local prominent woman and to fly the first test on May 28 during the Douglas Canan ball game, then tour the United States and Europe to enter flying events and pursue records.
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A M Williams
Douglas
Williams
JG Fleno
United States
Europe
Train Robbers Captured by Posse in Phoenix Jail
A Phoenix dispatch reports Sheriff Hayden jailed Oscar and Ernest Woodson, two hotel workers arrested after a failed train robbery. The youths were nearly exhausted, begged for water, and had only seventy five dollars from the hold up. They were subdued by a posse before surrendering. The report notes their indigestion and lack of appetite, and peddles Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy.
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Phoenix
Hayden
Oscar
Ernest Woodson
Phoenix Hotel
Eastern Star Rousing Meeting With Surprise Men Caterers
The Eastern Star met last night and enjoyed a lively assemble featuring two nav iers axes, a white way to the inert circle of their order. Men catered and chefed a spread that pleased the women, with instrumental and vocal music and a menu of fruit delicatessen. Some members were absent. late reports say the men have retired from catering duties indefinitely, much to the regret of the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comeres
Atars
Pueblo Indians on the Warpath
A Taos threat prompts a call for militia to guard homesteads after Taos Pueblo Indians raided farms and assaulted a homesteader family. The dispatch notes rising anti Indian sentiment amid the fear of renewed uprising. Also mentions a cough remedy advertisement inserted in the same issue.
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Santa Fe
N.M
Eays
Werner Mills
New Mexico
Jude McFie
Taos
Meyers
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Manuel Ballesteros
Florence M
TC Dilla
Laura Kirlew
JC Cole
Ryan Ve Hy
Hall
Texomen
Henry Ernst
Fred Mortis
William West
Ed Halanud A Alii
Frank Zside
Jeeus Valenci Vedro Cereseres
Ta Sweeney
Frobate Court
District Attorney's
Eyater
Rome
Dr Price
Cochise County
C. Pardon
Tombstone Jeweler Bankrupt
W. F. Kuelenbecker
Gallup, N. M
E. H Reeves
Orchesta
Prospector
Globe
Chamber of Commerce of
Rand, McNary & Co
Chicago
Venus
Gila
Graham County
J.C. Phillipson
Jacobeon
Ty le
Withrop House
D. L. Edwards
Gube
Bisbee
South- Western Tee Company
Bistee Improvement Company
T. C. M. Cos
T.C. M. Co
Cochise
Chamberlain
Eastern Star
Chamberain
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