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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1912
Page
3
Ledger of property actions includes satisfaction of mortgage and deed records. Entries cover land claims in Douglas Bisbee and Hog Canyon, chattel mortgages on horses and personal property, various transfers to and from owners such as Williams Woods McFadden and Cosby, and notices of possessory rights and agreements. Includes stakes, locations, and associated parties in multiple transactions across Cochise County.
A Washington dispatch reports Senior Smith introduced a bill in the senate granting permission for L Douglas of Fairbanks to erect a hotel on the Fort Huachuca Reservation.
Smith proposes a bill to set aside part of a military reservation for an industrial school for irretrible children. The plan includes protecting deer and elk by designating the unused land as a preserve.
Telegraphed conditions show Globe Silver Belt rivals pledging $1000 as forfeit for a Lordsburg to Phoenix race. May 1 1912 deposit at First National Bank Douglas confirms stake. later reports note plans for stock cars and a meeting in Phoenix to formalize a written agreement.
George Michaelson of Yomacoury drew a long term on the tax commission ending January 1 1917. OR Howe of Tortetone drew a term expiring January 1 1915. Mr Zander of Phoenix drew a run term expiring January 1, 113.
A report from Tucson notes a Sescoemelter painting implying a new railroad from Coristavas to Sasen Islkey and that the Saecoemelter, owned by the Developaant Company of Armeries, may smelt Christmas ores at Sasco. Early Tombstone resumption is also hinted by the company.
The United States government is seeking capable candidates for superintendents of Indian reservations and invites interested individuals to apply. No exam is required. applicants must detail education training experience and provide a brief essay. Salary ranges from 1200 to 3000 dollars yearly and applications go to Secretary Syacina at the civil service office opposite the courthouse in Phoenix.
The article reports the death of an aged prospector G W Campbell in the Dos Cate mountains while mining. A coroner's jury declared death by heart failure. The account notes regional travel routes in Pima County and mentions prospects for the Mammoth mine near Oracle and a 15 million dollar figure.
The Arizona Good Roads Association advances a plan to map state roads with illustrated sections and photographed landmarks. The guide aims to prevent wrong turns by following book directions, reflecting a system similar to a prior California edition by Mr Hamilton.
The Yuma County Political Equality League announces an initiative petition drive to place a vote on Woman's Suffrage on the November ballot. The effort aims to secure voter approval through organized petitioning and advocacy in the county.
The legislature passed and examined numerous bills. Senate measures on tax systems railroad corporations and utility oversight moved forward while House committees debated salaries police powers and land laws. Governor's appointments and a highway office creation were noted as key actions with session adjournment near.
The Arizona Conference of Lutheran Missionaries of the Wisconsin Synod will convene at Tucson this week. Evening services will be held in the A C U W hall Tuesday May M. The Rev. Guenther of Warren will conduct the services.
Frank Krentz expects eighteen hundred dollars from 100 scree of valley land after a single crop of bay hay grown without irrigation. He planted 100 acres, harvested in October, baling now as hay sells for about eighteen dollars per ton in local markets.
Advices from Tombstone describe eastern parties recasting the Guggenheim interests taking an option on the Centurion group and related claims in the Dragoons, including the John Glescon six. Bond reportedly around 309100 dollars. Extensive development and mining activity may follow the deals.
In the Douglas area the Superior Court convened with the murder case of Bonebrake and Gripen on the docket. The prosecution was entered by Exa District Attorney William Williame, and defense counsel for Bonebrake and Gripon was Par tons of Douglas. The case centers on the December 3, 1910 incident in which Henry Rinehart fell into a well and died from injuries. A jury panel was drawn including JF Wilt Van Hughes, Pat Byroe, JL Syke, Hal Sib, Geo Homm, Peter Eddy, Keith Preston, LL Oldham, Geo Gallen, Wm Allison, SD Speer, and Qo Saturdey.
An election is called by the Cochise County Democratic Central Committee to be held on Monday May 27 1912 for presidential preference national committee man delegate to the national convention and alternate to the national convention A committee meeting at Bushee is set for Friday May 17 by Chairman J R Henderson Tombstone committees named Geo Bravin C R Howe W R King and Harry Kefferty.
The Cochise Salary List fixes annual and monthly pay for county officials including Clerk, Sheriff, Recorder, Treasurer, County Attorney, Assessor, Superintendent of Schools, Road Superintendent, and other offices. Salaries for clerks and deputies, plus justice of the peace rates, are detailed. lines note a Williams area report about Beginaw lumber operations resuming after a shutdown.
Mre M Costello Jon Cecil and attorneys Scott and Irwin arrived from Los Angeles en route to Boston with plans to stay until the Gleeson-Costello million dollar trial set for the 23rd. The Bonebrake and Gripon case remains active before the court with submissions and jury consideration. Attendees include S D Upton visiting from Honduras and local figures such as Ben Saeed and Wm Neel in town for legal and committee business.
Irene Englich formerly of Tombstone married Harry Christenson of the Miami camp in Globe on April 30. The ceremony at St John’s Church was by Rev Moody. Englich, a graduate of Tempe Normal School, is a noted pianist and violinist and led Miami society circles. Christenson, employed by the Miami Copper Co., is popular with local youths. The couple will reside in their new home after June fifth.
A letter from Harry E Pickett announces his relocation to Memphis Teco where he will open a law practice. Former senior member of Pickett Bowman Pickett, he built a strong reputation in the local profession and is a Stanford and University of Virginia Law graduate. Friends in Arizona wish him continued success.
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