Murder cases dominate district court term in Arizona territory
District court proceedings feature murder in the first degree verdicts against Batista Mariponi with life in prison. Henry Murphy defense emphasis on pellet defense amid extensive witness testimony at Silver Leaf Club in Bisbee. Other cases include embezzlement, perjury, and divorce actions with docket clearing and jury selections continuing.
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Balleta Marinoni
Aleo Mate
Cauanes
Flanigan
Col Pickett
Williames
Batista Mariponi
Florence
Territorial Supreme Court
Jore Velencis
War
Hilario Overgon
James B Neale
Fred Hickory
Ae Follor Territory
W. E. Walker
Lowell
Territory
Homain Ballestario
Fairbank
Robert Reed
George Marier
Arizona
Henry Murphy
Bisbee
Pritoper
Pelt
William B Cleary
Sail Hie
Hisboo
Histoo
Silver Leaf Club
Wet Sohveon
Cauge— Thorne L Taylor
William Corbett
FD Lane
Herman Hemeeth
James McHugh
Fairclough
Seane Landers
Saint Camerell Thomas Smith
Acton
Newb
Meguire
Murphy
Spror
Dean
J JT Curtis
Cleary Visits Tombstone On Court Duty Today
Thursday's Daily Attorney WB notes Cleary in Tombstone on business before the court to defend Henry Murphy who stands trial on murder charges. W B Cleary Jr and others from Biebret arrive. Mrs Wil White and Mee A Hopkins host guests. Marty Pickett returns from Benson. Ed Hughes returns from Birbee after brief visit.
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Wb, Cleary
Henry Murphy
Wil White
A. A . Hopkins
Marty E Pickett
Benson
Ed Hughes
Birbee
High Compliment to Local Church
Rev Heald of Albuquerque missionary superintendent of the Congregational churches of Arizona and New Mexico addressed a fair sized congregation at the Congregational church last evening. He outlined the work in the territories and praised Tombstone church workers for their great interest. The Tombstone Congregational Society stands well financially and in membership.
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Heald
Albuquerque
Arizona
New Merco
Congregational
Territories
Tombstone
Misses Axtell Return From Eastern Visit
The Misses Helen and Emily Axtell arrived home today from a yearlong visit with friends and relatives in the eastern and midwestern states. They enjoyed the trip but were glad to return to their Arizona home, finding the local scenery and wide plains of Arizona still the best fit for their hearts.
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Helen
Emily Axtell
Arizona
Bille
Patore
Cochise Man Suspected in Saloon Hold Up Killing
Jack Monroe, a former Cochise County resident from Courtland, is suspected in a saloon hold up at Ray in which Ed Drew was shot and killed. Monroe was found near Ray weak from blood loss and officers claim strong evidence against him. Drew confronted the robber at the back door and was killed after firing his weapon. Monroe previously served six years in a Yuma prison sentence for a 1904 assault on a Mexican.
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Jack Monroe
Drew
Alo
Cochise County
Courtland
Jack Monroe Iseino
Cochise
Yara
Doo Luis
Frost Destroys Crops in Cochise County
Parley Lusk reports heavy frost damage to Cochise crops during his Cochise visit. Vegetables and potatoes were severely affected on a ranch near Fairfield as many crops near ripening were ruined.
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Parley Lusk
Rver
Feirland
Guano Mine Found in Tucson Mountains Near Gatlin
In the Tucson mountains a guano mine was discovered by Gatlin in the northwestern area. The operation plans to ship more than a carload to California for fertilizing southern California farms. Gatlin has sold guano at 40 dollars per ton and intends further shipments.
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Fume
Tucsop
California
Gatli
Tucton
Mae
Gatlin Bee
Troops Ordered Out To Fight Forest Fire Near Tombstone
Word from Fort Huachuca says three troops were ordered to assist forest rangers against a large fire threatening Garden Canyon on the military reservation. Another fire burns west of Ramsey Canyon with flames spreading. rangers and troops coordinate to contain it from opposite ends as winds hinder control.
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Tombstone
Fort Huachuca
Raers
Ixsoon
Garden Canyon
Huachuca
Ramsey Canyon
Forvet
Mountias
Fort Hua Jebuce
Temberone
Hushace
Hay Ben
Frest Rangers
United Statesroupe
Garden
Hightiail
Tt Ie
Sasco Smelter to Be Blown In At Saddle Mountain Mines
The Saddle Mountain mines and the Sasco smelter near Christmas are to restart operations soon. Ore shipments of 30 tons daily will move via Tempe and Maricopa as the Development Company of America prepares the plant for blasting. President Murphy has ordered the smelter put in shape after a near two year shutdown.
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Saddle Mountain
Mess
Tempe
Maric Pa
Pevenne
New Court Filings Include Divorces and Estates
New cases filed in both courts include divorces for Mary J Bruner and Bruner, and for Fizareth McCay and Neston H Mc Cay. Property recovery suit over Turi Saloon in Bisbee. Guardian appointed for Catherine Alice and Richard Patrick McGinley minors. Estates list appraisers, guardians, administrators, and settlements including Shaya and Shapley estates.
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Mary J Bruner
Bruner
WE Harrison Company
Caen
Johnron
Turi Saloon
Bisbee
Catherine Alice
Richard Patrick McGinley
Catherine McGinkey
Viole Douthit
LA Brown
FE Lane
Pete Roasie
Mike Shaya
Salime Shaya
Mary Ann Shapley
James H Shapley
Hisbee High School Commencement Week Plans
Fragments report district education events, including commencement week activities May 21 to 27. Roberta Denice heads Lime Crowd Order of Redmon. a cream social profits exceed expectations. local officials and lawyers including Forrest and Doan attend court matters. multiple residents arrive in Tombstone for various proceedings and social events. two marriage licenses are recorded for Yeidro Brave and Norman N Mayo.
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Pics
Iain
Board of
Educator
Hisbee High School
Ste Tord
Exerciaea
Redmon
Yeidro Brave
Hara Ruiz
Boty
Neco
Norman N Mayo
Dougiae
Arizona Statehood Push Prompts ONeill Return to Phoenian
Eugene Irady O'Neill declares that Arizona will be admitted within five to six weeks as a state. He says opposition collapses, and the house is set to pass the bill, clearing the way for senate action. He returned to Phoenia after nearly two months in Washington.
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Arizona
Eugene Irady O'Neill
Phoenia
Washington
Teop
Mr.o'neill
Phoenix Democrat
Senate
Rebels Retake Control in Big Altar District
In the Altar district under Governor Maytorena, rebels claim full authority west of No sles while Nogalesia til remains under provisional control. Officials are appointed for Altar and nearby towns including creel Atil and Pitequite.
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Nogalesia
Arizona Statehood Vote Possible By Autumn
A floor statehood resolution moves through Congress with Arizona poised for its first state election by September or October. If enacted, Arizonans could vote for all officers from senator to precinct officers and electors, ending territorial rule.
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Congress
Atigma
Pot
Jung Ist
Friends of
Arizona
Provisional government to issue new passes for currency control
Officials indicate federal passes are void and a provisional government will issue new passes once Senora is secured. The change aims to maintain border control amid rebel activity and Mexican interest in the region. Citizens are advised to await official notice on the new passes.
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Insuuvid
Ammercans
Tacconiane
Cron
Seraly
Board of Education to Decide Textbook Series Next Friday
The board will meet at the territorial capitol to review textbook supply and choose a series for use in the territory. It may adopt the existing set, replace parts, or approve an entirely new collection, with options affecting four year terms. The roster includes Richard E. Sloan and others from Phoenix, Tucson, Tempe, and Phoculs.
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Dae
Richard E. Sloan
Phesnix
Kirk T Moore
Phoenix
EE Kirkland
Kendrick
Babcock
Tucson
AJ Matthews
Tempe
RH Blome
Fingerail
Henry
Wheat and Roses in the Valley At Dragoon Station
John Westfall cultivates about eight acres of wheat near Dragoon Station with October sowing and late rains, heads fully developed and kernels hard. Mrs BE Smitherson’s garden near Tur key Creek and Moree Canyon showcases a maze of tall hedges and abundant roses and fruit. The scene contrasts desert travel with a paradisiacal garden entrance and flourishing flora.
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Dragoons
Muantaina
Dragoon Station
John Westfall
Henediot
Turkey Creek
Moree Canyon
BE Smith Anderson
Henry
Pres
Transformation Hidden in Soipnar Spring Valley
A cryptic note describes a cane krye that will unlock treasures buried in the tied soil of Soipnar Spring Valley. The text hints at secreted mechanisms and a hidden hoard awaiting discovery.
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Soipnar Spring Valley
Early Cochise County History Revealed by Judge Doncan
Judge J E Doncan shares a glimpse of Cochise County organization in 1881. Appointments during Fremont’s absence placed J J Gosper as acting governor and named first officers including Lucas Behan and Dyer. The initial board met April 4 1881 and Tombstone hosted the May 1851 session of court with Presiding Judge Stillwell and officers named.
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Cochies Cochise County
JE Doncan
Upos
Cochise County
John C Fremont
Tereritory
Arzona
J J Gosper
H Lucas
WH Stillwell
Whf Seamane
Lyttleton Price
JB Southard
Marcus Antith
Judieia Diatrict Ie
In Favor of Arizona Statehood Debate Heats Up
Weebington of Ohio argued for immediate admission of New Mexico as a state and for Arizona after a people vote on recall of judges. Democrats plan to rush to a conclusion on statehood during the day as the Sugar trust committee dispute nears resolution.
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Arizona Statehood
Weebington
Wilds
Ohio
Committee On Territories
New Mexico
Arizona
Arianna
House
County Supervisors Urged to Guide Territorial Highway Route
The Democrat urges Cochise county supervisors to shape the highway to serve the greatest number across the county. He says the board is best suited to judge local need and that the board of control should consult each county board on the route decisions.
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Cochise County
Board of Supervisors
Board of Control
Phoenix Democrat
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