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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1912

Page

4

Tombstone Pioneer Lies Seriously II

Word from Tucson reports Jobo H Behan near death in a Tucson hospital. He was Cochise county’s first sheriff when the county formed in 1880, later serving in Arizona’s legislature and as warden of the state penitentiary. He held government posts during Cleveland’s administration and recently lived near Yuma pursuing land interests.

Tucson Jobo H Behan Bieters Mr Behan Cochise County Pims County Tombstone Arizona Cleveland el Paso Yuma

Jury Finds Dr Alton Not Guilty in Medical License Case

A Superior Court jury found Dr R A Alton not guilty of practicing medicine without a license after nearly four years of litigation. The verdict closes a case tied to the 1908 medical board license revocation and may lead to further board action.

Aobour R A Alton Medical Board Aiton Phoenix Deascorat

Marriage Licenses Recently Issued by Clerk James

The list shows multiple couples from Douglas Bisbee Lowell Gleeson Courtland and Tombstone obtaining marriage licenses signed by Clerk James since May. Names include Fred H Matthews and Helene Sandstrom Roy J Spooner and May B O'Nei Samuel Liddicote and Louies Johnson W H Holcombe Jr and Florence sation Denny O'Neill and Gertrude Madigan and Dan Debo and Jenet Gracy among others.

James Fred H Matthews Helene Sandstrom Douglas Roy J Spooner May B O'Nei Samuel Liddicote Louies Johnson Bisbee W H Holcombe Jr Florence Sation Denny O'Neill Gertrude, Madigan Lowell Dan Debo Jenet Gracy Cbrie Prujat Joan Rodrigues Auguste, Beser Bisbe Abel Ballestero Guadalupe Lopez Tombstone Henry LaBiobis Guadalupe Albanes J B Wright Laura Roper Courtland Alonzo B Murchison Adelia Herr Ernest Sundquiet Mra Christiana Sundquiet Frank W Miller Pearl Moore Gus Wilde Kittie Hall Joseph Ramney Mre Wmn Romney Juan Benites Maria Castro

Murray Says No Mexican Intervention

Major General Murray, in Douglas, stated there was hardly any possibility of U.S. intervention in Mexico. He asserted nothing in Mexico warranted interference and said he would have advised if such a consideration had occurred. He regretted not being able to visit Tombstone as planned.

Murray Douglas Mexico Tombstone

United States v Dickey in land fraud case at Willcox

In a Phoenix report the U S government prosecutes W B Dickey for falsely entering public land near Willcox to gain land by relinquishment. The trial in Phoenix district court paused after hours as jurors were chosen and Willcox witnesses testified. a Phoenix source says Dickey was found guilty and recommended to mercy of the court.

United States of America WB Dickey District Court of the Dickey Baker United States J E Morrison Willcox Tombstone Phoenix

Tombstone Route Best On Highway

The Tombstone route on the Borderland Highway is a superior road to Hereford via the Siding. It offers faster travel and better roads, essential for tourists, with Bisbee and Tombstone to the highway intersection at Husebuce cited as the path to permanent establishment.

Tombstone Hereford Douglas Bisbee Husebuce

Cochise Republicans Clash Over Delegates In Benson Meeting

In Benson Cochise County Republicans split over primaries and delegates for Taft and Roosevelt. Roosevelt supporters claimed 13 proxies to Taft’s 14, with 24 total votes. A second session at Mansion Hotel reaffirms a Roosevelt uninstructioned delegation while a Bisbee meeting is planned for May 25 to name the Cochise delegation.

Cochise Benson Taft Roosevelt Persen Doug- Ine Gardner Mansion Hotel

Court Filings and Divorces Reported

Superior Court records show PROMATE PhONEEvino Fat War Rowe filing cases and an order appointing M Browo as administrator Eat A Johnson and Anos K Johnson as sdmre. Maggie Hollend seeks divorce in a separate matter marked by court action and related filings.

Fat War Rowe M Browo Johnson Sdmre

Doings In the Legislature Summary

An effort to suspend rules and read Kinney bills second time failed in the house with 6 votes. Bills on peddlers licenses and for a public defender moved slowly, while other measures passed or stalled as the session neared end. The governor signed numerous bills including taxation and education reforms, and the tax commission was organized with M Zander as chairman. House action killed Kinney bill and several senate bills, in a tense final push before adjournment.

House Kinney Senate C. B. Wood Hughes Office of Public Defender Cochise Tombtone Winslow Coconino Bien

Arizona Relics Headed for San Diego Exposition 1915

Arizona relics arrive from New Mexico and Arizona gathered by Dr Edger L Hewett head of the Bureau of American Archaeology at Santa Fe. The Pacific-California Exposition in San Diego 1915 will include state and foreign participation.

San Diego Mexico Arizona Edger L Hewett Beboo! of Americas Archaeology Banta Fe Eli Sppartment

Trials and verdicts in multiple cases move through court

The article reports on juries considering the Corkbill revenge case and the Boneswake murder trial, with notes on not guilty and guilty verdicts in related cases. It lists jurors, mentions a stalled Boneswake decision, and notes dismissals and upcoming retrials while detailing other defendants such as Henry Rhinehart’s killer, Joe Hooker, and Benjamin Franklin Faust.

Joe Hooker Hooker Opera Harper Cochise Benjamin Franklin Faust el Paso & Southwestern Railroad Gilmore Ruby Baker

Petitions Filed With Chairman For Arizona Democrats

Petitions for Woodrow Wilson and Champ Clark for president and Eugene Brady ONeill and Reee M Ling for national committeemen were filed with John J Birdne, chairman of the state Democratic committee, per a telegram to I F Wolpe from Safford. The May 29 Arizona Democratic primary will list Wilkow and Clark as presidential candidates with blank lines for write‑ins. ONeill or Ling will lead the presidential campaign in Arizona in November.

Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Champ Clark Missouri Eugene Brady O'Neill Reee M Ling Phoenix John J Birdne Chaiman State Democratic Committee I F Wolpe Safford Wilkow Clark Arizons O'Neill Ling National Democratic Committeman Arizona Selim Michelson

Cochise Case In U S Court

The United States sues the Bisbee Naco Water Company in Federal Court at Phoenix over an allegedly fraudulent mining claim water right. The government contends the well site was never intended for mining and was used to supply Bisbee with water, with the area described as non mineral.

United States Bisbee-Naco Water Company Phoenix Bisbee Sapien Wee Othlas

Canearent neato ever Bowes Se SPSL Sree

The fragmentary text cites Bowes and SPSL in a sparse report. Readable portions point to a local event or item involving these entities, but details are limited.

Mexco politics and local updates mix in Thursday paper

The Daily Caters reports on Mexico's upcoming elections and Madero's position, local war tensions, and political maneuvering. It notes Copper Queen operations, Percy Bowden’s new Ford, Pocket Temp system trials in Sulphur Springs valley, and Captain Hodgson taking Copper Queen duties. US inspectors to admit ticks-free Mexican cattle as states approve.

Mexco Processco Madero Sitter Republic Policia Hany Raodall Eli Boricger Colorado

Smith Bill Proposes Reparations for 1899 Nogales Losses

Senator Mark Smith offers an amendment to the omnibus bill to reimburse residents of Nogales for property losses from 1899 government actions. Payments total to fourteen thousand nine hundred fifty dollars for Joe T Bickwood and specified sums to Gaynor Theodore Gebler Lee Mix Arthur Pick Jaek Berger John DeLeisorgoon and Thomas D Cassnege, reflecting the forced removal of buildings along Gilty foot thoroughfare.

Mark Smith Joe T Bickwood Gaynor Theodore Gebler Lee W Mix Arthur L Pick Jaek Berger John DeLeisorgoon Thomas D Cassnege Nogales Arizona Smith

Elks Gavel to Travel for Cochise Convention

Delegation of Elke set to depart to Portland next July for the aprist Elke convention carrying a handsome gavel. Gavel received in Dangler by G W Pratt exalted ruler, from RB Sims superintendent of Arizona prison at Florence. Mahogany gavel with silver and mother pearl inlay and inscription.

Elke Portland Dangler G W Pratt RB Sims Arizona Florence

Tocton Trip Highlights Pioneer Smelter Visit

Last Sunday nearly 491 travelers journeyed from Tocton to the new Pioneer Smelter along the Southern Pacific. They toured the reduction works in full operation and enjoyed a day outdoors. The plant is reportedly operating satisfactorily with ample ore on hand.

Tocton New Pioneer Southern Pacific

New Water Lift For Irrigation Demonstrated In Phoenix

An early automatic water lift powered by river current is shown in Phoenix. The device reportedly lifts water up to 18 feet, providing a simple irrigation solution. It sells for about $2.00 and claims to automate the water-pumping process for farm use.

Sait Revereansi Phoenix

Two Skunk Bite Incidents Related by Kay Miller

Kay Miller recounts two skunk bite cases from the settlement era. The first occurred in 1853 near Socoma Cate genia with a woman bitten on the ankle, head withdrawn, and no ill effects. The second happened in 1886 at Flagstaff Arizona where 88 year old Honey Fee was bitten on the cheek while riding a wagon, leaving a sore cheek but no rabies.

Ed Paowmeron Socoma Shen Flagsteft Arizona Henry Rory Kay Miller

Dead Aviator Was Former Arizonan

Victor Logie Mason a Southwest mining man and prominent Arizonan died in a London airshow crash. He was a close associate of Tombstone Consolidated Mining president Frank M Murphy and allegedly involved with the company. The crash also killed EL Fisher as the aircraft fell 250 feet into a crowd of spectators.

Victor Logie Mason London Moodsy Southwest Tombstone Consolidated Mining Company Frank M Murphy Maron EL ‘V Fisher Ginger

Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Touted as a Tonic Not a Stimulant

An advertisement asserts Ayer’s Sarsaparilla is a tonic not a stimulant, with no alcohol, offering steady, gradual improvement. It promotes consulting a doctor and credits the I. C. Ayer Company of Lowell, Massachusetts as maker and endorses Ayer’s Pills for doctors’ recommendations.

Ayer I. C. Ayer Company Lowell Mass Lewes

Local Citizens Begin U S Naturalization Applications

The article notes renewed efforts to process naturalization papers enabling citizens to apply for U S citizenship. It mentions political activity around Democratic and Republican meetings, local officials and lawyers traveling between Tombstone Willcox and Bisbee, with multiple residents named in passing.

Postoffice Robbery in Bowie Reported

A telegram says the Bowie postoffice was robbed last night with about $700 in stamps taken. The post office is a small building behind the Southern Pacific hut and depot. Authorities were notified and no access details are known at this time.

Gift Bowie Southern Pacific United States

Death Blow to County Seat Removal Bill

A county seat removal bill was ceremonial dead in the legislature yesterday. The measure, passed by the house, faced no real danger but met an ignominious fate and was defeated.

O Guwon Phoenix Supreme Court Cauitel Arizona Solone Senate Benson Hopktor Tumberone Douglas

Fort Grant Selected for Industrial School Site

Governor Hootsee appoints commissioners to evaluate Fort Grant as a site for an industrial school near Wilcox. The fort, abandoned by the U S government, has sixty two buildings with five or six in good condition that could be adapted for school use. The commissioners' report has been sent to the legislature.

Fort Grant Hootsee Echool Bestoo Wilcox United States

A Chance for Cowpunchers

A Long Island writer seeks a young cowboy for correspondence and a possible romance. Dorothy Smith of Glendale invites cowboys to send pictures and notes, signing with a playful invitation for suitors.

Dorothy Smith Glendale

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Dr Alton U. S Promate Phoneevino Superior Court Maggie Hollend Relise Ye Hansen Tomorro Hapeen Little Marie Cappo Bistes Peter Workill Eecault Robert Boyd Yisbeo Henry Bealy Jacob Scherer Chas Haosen Jobo Viccietti Geo W Long Berry RB Seaver Edeos Bigge Acord Sam Juboron Roscoe Corkbill Bonebrake Gripon Henry Rhinehart Doug Ine U. S. Court Percy Bowden Joseph Hodgson Fabpemin, Mich Bee Skunk Bite Toimtetuer Arie I James Oe Citix Sert Bona Geo. Hravin G. Sever A. Karger Allermono Mlebee Democratic Central Karger Democratis Cortrat Atorney John Gung J Carty Fort Hoachnes Mies Esther Buchanan Mre John Rock O M Anderson Tombe Andersob Jem Toreey Pointstone Walcot Ben Long Island
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