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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1914

Page

4

News of the State In Condensed Form Otcers Plan to Break Up "Mashing"

A condensed state news roundup notes fines planned to curb "masher" behavior following complaints about annoyance to women. Hungarian Bill Museerar is fined $1000 after a chauffeur complaint. Minor items cover Tempe graduation, new cotton grower board, cattle shipments, church additions, a near auto-tragedy, a local pioneer death, and Florence council member Michel’s passing after surgery.

Otcers Globe Bill Muserear Hooger

Sanctioned El Paso to Phoenix Race Overseen by A A A

Secretary Joseph H Gray negotiates with El Paso and Maricopa auto clubs and A A A contest board to sanction the El Paso to Phoenix event. Robert H Rinehart says prize money may exceed $10,000 as Borderland Route association officers handle much of the state work. Route and sight goals remain similar to last year.

el Paso Phoenix Joseph H Gray el Paso Auto Club Maricops Auto Club Jobo F Myers Bor- Gerlend Savveistion A. A . Contest Board Soch el Faso Robert H Rinehart Auto Club Pass City le Sgein Bisbes Isis Firet

War with Mexico sparks deadly dispute over boy guard

In Phoenix a dispute over a so called war with Mexico escalated into a fatal shooting. Jobo Asplind, a fourteen year old, died after confronting a shotgun wielding youth guarding a steat orth gun ced fred. The incident involves A D Leybe’s son and Prank Acplind, overseer of reclamation services.

Phoenix Mexico Jobo Asplind D Leybe Thegrepher United Bentes Reclamation Serves Asplind

Apportionment of School Funds Delivers State Totals

The state superintendent apportioned 102,693.20 to counties based on child counts, listing allocations for Cochise, Pima, Maricopa, and other counties. Mentions local figures like Fred Sutter of Bieber as a gubernatorial candidate and Governor Hunt rumors. Overall state school funds and today’s apportionment bring total for the year to 598,054.02.

Phoenix CO Case Superintendent of Public Instruction Cday Erasu Bisbee Fred Sutter Bieber Butter Innger Ermor Phoeniz Hunt Todate Bes Mark Smith Sutter Erin Cochise

Improvements Signal Changes on Local Properties

The article notes a new slogan at Tomtetope and plans for improvements on the Cummings property by Allen and Firth. A new roof has been added to Judge Duncan's house, and a man’s cell change is expected to be called in the county jail.

Pooy Harry Eckerman Cummings Allen and Firth Judge Duncan

State Fair Racing Program Announced with New Contests

The state fair racing schedule was approved by the fair commission for the upcoming meeting. Events include one mile races, five eighths and five sixteenths mile sprints, and several consolation races. Added money targets include broncho bucking, cowboy relay races, and a motherhood contest. A new eighty four foot extension to the grandstand was approved, and the track remains unchanged.

Arizona Psn Commissee Mothers’ Congress Rea Ile Chengrui

Snowflake Herald Sees No Change in Past Times

The Tombstone Prospector column, Looking Backward Twenty Four Years, recalls antebellum newspaper items. It notes a 73 tomatoes count in the Insane Asylum, with 55 males and 18 females, and claims two thirds of the men are crazy over politics while the women’s party defied reform efforts.

Snowfiske

Passes to Beyond Allen English Jr. died at County Hospital

Passes to Beyond Allen English, Jr. died at the County Hospital last night after a several day illness. His body will be shipped to Tombstone for burial. Meligres will arrive from Los Angeles tomorrow. Mr. Meligren has mining business here demanding attention. Will join husband JH and Harry Macie are spending the summer on their ranch in Sulphur Springs Valley. Mrs JH Mais and daughter will join Mr Macie in a few weeks. Forest fire in Huachucas with strong winds blows hard. Water company advises waterbed temporary. Returns from Bisbee: Giscoms, Tur? proprietor, back from Bisbee on business. From Bisbee: Dr Grube of Copper Queen staff arrives for several days. Back from Bisbee: Lee Houtebreon, deputy recorder, returns by noon train. Work Before Pleasure: Mrs W G Gilmore, secretary of the school board, leaves shortly with her family for the countryside. She won election recently. her husband seeks renomination for county attorney. At bedside of son: Mrs Brager remains with her ill eldest son at county hospital. Ice stops famine by arrival of a carload today. Return to New York: Mrs Howe and daughter Mary leave Tombstone for New York. Back from Tucson: E H Reeves, the Alfalfa King, returns from a two-day business trip. Before Court: David Boosnimel, attorney of Douglas, has several matters before the superior court. On Road Matters: Supervisor Rock attends to road matters at Douglas and intermediate points. Dance at Ramsey Canyon: Big dance at the Berner place in Ramsey Canyon with the 10th Cavalry Band.

Harry Macie Sulphur Springs Valley Mais W G Gilmore Ia County New York Howe Mice Mary New York City Tombstone Towbstone

Tombstone News Briefs From Bisbee and Warren Daily

Friday reportage notes Williams and Flanagan and Hart health concerns. Dr Grobe and Warne ros visit Dragoon County, Warren attorney Cleary in Tombstone on legal matters. Alexander Murray arrives from Bisbee for official business. Creditors set sale date for Tombstone Consolidated Mines. possible new owners to be revealed at tomorrow meeting. Tombstone public schools closed for season. Prof C E Tilford urged to lift schools to front rank. forthcoming plans promised.

Warren M B Cleary Bisbee Alexander Murry Tombetooe Consolidated Mines Co Purpoee

Arizona Railroad Powers Fined for Disobeying Order

Arizona railroad firms Southern Pacific and Arizona Eastern were found in contempt for failing to comply with a directive to move a Campbell United freight train from Toowoomba to Phoenix, facing fines of 1500 and 500 dollars respectively. The state seeks enforcement in Maricopa County Superior Court if payments are refused.

Commiemon Ballard Mariecope County

Vera Cruz Captured Today

A Washington dispatch reports Vera Cruz, second to Veracruz on the Mexican east coast, captured by Constitutionalists after a three day bombardment. The Federal garrison, several thousand strong, retreated toward Mexico City by rail with remnants holding the Juarez line while the attackers pursued.

Tam Keo Mizican Vera Crya Ben Louis Po Osi Mexico City Juares Monterey Sorosa Belore

Personal Pursuit For Alleged Forger

James A Dick Co head James Dick of El Paso tracked down TB Grace a former salesman who fled with a chorus girl to San Francisco and staged bad checks. Dick left for Los Angeles vowing to help catch Grace and bring him to jail despite alleged fund shortages running into thousands.

Bisbecare James Dick James A. Dick Co el Paso TB Grace San Francisco Rio Grande Los Angeles Grace

Scales of Justice Fail To Balance

A Douglas merchant convicted in 1913 on a statutory charge received a pardon from Gov Hunt. The pardon cites US consul findings in Warsaw that the complainant at the Lenard trial was older than stated and not underage. Governor acted to correct a miscarriage of justice amid petitions from Oochive county residents.

Leverd Douglas Gov. Hunt United States Warsaw Aussie Lenard State Department Citisene Oochive County. Ie

Inspecting Large Cattle Shipment at Neeco Port

Federal veterinarian Dr Harry M Hart reported inspection of 3000 head of cattle bound for Degea Brothers at Neeco port. This huge export, crossing quarantine lines, involved yearlings from the Oananee Cattle Company. Conditions were reported excellent aside from one head with hook injury noted during the quarantine tests.

Douglas Harry M Hart Federal Sheracon San Pero Oananee Cattle Company Degea Brothers Deaver Bae Pedro Neco Ibe Hert Neco

Students Offer to Pay for All Damage at University Grounds

University students involved after a dynamite incident on the athletic grounds at Tucson last week have offered to cover all damage including broken windows. The youths reportedly had a box of dynamite as a carnival celebration leidt by the event, but were unaware of its power. Nearby private houses near Dr Wilde’s residence were damaged. they offered to pay as well and the matter is considered closed.

University

Borderland Route Meeting in Tucson Planned for May

Tucson official J Meyers will call a Borderland Route association meeting in late May to lay plans for the El Paso Phoenix road race next fall. Secretary Joe Gray emailed that it was time to start, and Meyers will set the meeting date within days.

Borderland Route Association J . Meyers Tucson Myers Joe Gray Association

Money Orders Now Payable Anywhere Beginning July

Postmaster General Burleson announces a general order allowing money orders to be payable at any United States post office within 30 days of issue. The change simplifies cashing orders not issued at the recipient’s town, with safeguards to prevent double payment. Identification will be required to ensure the rightful recipient receives the funds.

Lall United States Tombstone Enis Burleson

What Will Cure My Back

Common sense points to kidney health as the underlying issue in backache says a column advertisement. It urges readers to check for kidney trouble and promotes Dean’s Kidney Pills as a remedy with testimonials from Worcester residents rather than clinical evidence.

Columon Dean

Salesmex Wants 75 Dollars Per Worth and All Expenses

A terse classified notice states Salesmex seeks 75 dollars per unit value and requests coverage of all expenses to commence. The fragmentary line suggests a sales or service offer with financier terms and cost coverage, but exact scope remains unclear.

Decision On Salaries Owing Old Officials

The State Supreme Court hands down a ruling on salary owed to county officers not paid by fee before Arizona became a state. The decision says they should be paid under the old salary law in effect at statehood, with the new law effective January 1 for officials elected in the year.

Phoenix Saya State Supreme Court Arizope

Notary Publics Barred from Land Office Oaths

Notaries may not administer oaths or acknowledgments for homestead documents. The land office rejects notary done papers and requires acts be performed by a US court commissioner or court clerk or other officers outside notaries. Assignments made after claim proof require alternate officials and may cause delays.

Land Office United States Court Commissioners Aud

Damage Suit In Federal Court In Copper Queen Case

A Phoenix dispute seeks 25000 in a federal suit filed by Baker & Brambach for Yesber Arce of Bisbee. Arce, 22, employed unloading tomber from a car, claims a coworker knocked him into a hole in the car, breaking his leg and causing lifelong injuries. Medical bills total 1000, with daily loss of earning capacity at 2.00, plus life expectancy costs. The complaint was sent to Tucson for trial, with all parties residents of that division.

Phoenix Copper Queen Wee United States Baker & Brambach Yesber Arce of Bisbee Tomber Webb Tucson

Moving Picture Plots Sell: Home Based Script Profits

Article touts growing number of motion picture theatres and paying $25 to $100 per scenario accepted. A trial writer earned $3500 in six months, with work possible at home in spare time. No literary skill needed, women have strong opportunities. Send a postcard for free complete details of this lucrative profession.

Sconario Man

Brook Exchange of the Beath Sweet Curtice Manping Co

An industry notice from Curtice Manping Co Inc in El Paso Texas references the Brook Exchange of the Beath Sweet. The fragmentary item notes corporate context and local business activity without detailing actions or outcomes.

Brook Exchange Beath Sweet Curtice-Manping Co. Inc EI Eso Texas

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