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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1915

Page

4

Friends of Robert Stone receive word of safety

The message confirms Robert Stone of Gleeson and Kerry Gleeson are safe after a removal from their home. Willard Whitt, Stone’s stepson, was reported missing from Bishee but later found to be safe. Postal notices note renewals and correspondence from Chittieauu, with hopes Stone and Ket Herre reach Gleeson soon.

Robert Stone Kerry Gleeson Eapessad Gleesut Apo Snes Willard Whitt Mr Stone Hye Bishee Trumbin Tee Robert Stim Stony Shaister Jenin Johnson Stone Chittieauu

Doings in the State Legislature in Phoenix

Phoenix May 24 The legislature sits in deadlock as adjournment looms. The Hunt lobby blocks a general appropriation bill unless terms favoring executive allies are met. A second extra session may be called for land legislation with taxes and state offices in limbo. The House and Senate clash over conference actions as a tax levy and various appropriations await final decisions.

Phoenix Jack Hunt Senate Tempe Father Con Warren

Naco Fire Destroys Home. Loss About 5000 Dollars

Fire swept a residence of Mrs. Heilman and Sid Burn at Naco Sunday night, nearly consuming the property and leaving about five thousand dollars in ruin. Volunteer firefighters fought flames with limited equipment, but could not halt the blaze. The loss was partially covered by insurance.

Bisbee

140 Men Killed at Johnson Mine Tragedy

A mine accident at Johnson Mine on Thursday morning killed 140 men or two workers were fatally injured when an ore car ran into them. One died instantly while the other, severely hurt, was transported to a hospital in Tucson where he died soon after arrival.

Johnson Mine Peizons United Johnson Yucson

Tombstone Organized Ball Team Hailed by Prospectors Reporter

A Prospectors reporter notes Tombstone organizing a home ball team with good material from nearby towns like Willcox and Benson. The piece stresses need for proper management and backing to meet standards, urging players to practice and show commitment to win public support.

Prospectors Uaswbail Yue Willcox Feuree Light Benson Populeuiin Jeu Gertielte Tombstone Guild

Newly Items of Arizona Special Agents Inspect Southern Navajo Grants

Special Agents Pierson and Culbertson of the Interior Department completed their inspection of filings in the southern part of the north to finalize their investigation. They will report to Washington and expect final action in the scrip cases soon after submission. A valuation of seventy cents per acre for Santa Fe land grants in Navajo county and state cents for such land in Apache county was recommended by the state tax commission to county assessors. On Friday afternoon around two o'clock, Morenci received news that a Mexican boy, Jesus Olgin, seven years old, fatally shot someone in a private accident about five tiles from Merene and near Coruinads.

Pierson and Culbertson Department For the Interior Washington Navajo County Apache County Morenci Jesus Olgain Merene Coruinads

Dead Spanish engineer found near Senora camp area

The body of Mariano A. Pena a Spanish mining engineer working near Senora was found three miles west of Provt and fifteen miles east of Roden by two tramps who alerted local foreman then Coroder A T Prather at Reep. Also Marvin Pollock nearly lost a foot in a hay baler accident at his father’s Thatcher ranch. Ed Stewart and Will Britton were arrested in Safford on fire-set incident at Frank W. Andrews ranch in Arusa.

Mariano A. Pena Senora Provt Roden 2 Tramp Animas Coroder A. T. Prather Reep Marvin Pollock A.T. Pollock Thatcher Ed Stewart Will Britton Safford Frank W. Andrews Arusa Mr. Andrews

Five Tons of Rich Gold Ore Shipped by Brick

Phoeninx May 21 Fier zone of relyelit ofr froet the Brick Gold Mining company property six nt of Phoenix have fees shipped by Manager Jack White to orer the Douglas smelters White has been steadily devstoppng the Brick for several years and it is believed that the wall oon have a paying some north he Whitey Cr beverah yer the sheriff df Cactow couury ane has bee mining ser mace be Ie Tombstone Mir friends wll hope thie will pan our big for dum

Phoenin Relyelit

Boy Dies After Baseball Hit in Upper Lowell

May 24 report from Warren details nine year old James Chapman son of Mrs Lydia Chapman of Upper Lowell dying from injuries after a baseball struck his head. No inquest and no foul play suspected. Mother mourns loss as funeral arrangements are pending.

Bisbef James Chapman Lydia Chapman Upper Lowell Warren

Narrow Escape Near Paradise Swinging Bridge

An automobile party comprising Mrs. Mary Fisher, Miss Lois Leslie Fisher, G H Reynolds, and T A Cowan almost ran off the famous swinging bridge in a canyon five miles this side of Paradise on Sunday afternoon. The incident left the group shaken but unharmed.

Mary Fisher Lois Leslie Fisher G. H. Reynolds T. A Cowan Swinging Bridge Paradise

Borderland route praised by Erwin G Baker in May news

Erwin G Baker extols the Borderland corridor from San Diego to New York City with a record long-distance drive. He lauds the coast-to-coast highway as open year round, praising climate and terrain while predicting Borderland will become a major east to west route. News notes talk of mining camps drawing buyers and investors, with large-scale property purchases and gold prospecting interest spreading across the country.

Tering Birae San Diego New York City Townstone Erwin G. Wakter Drowe News Yorks San Francisco Ed Wien Fedure Lincoln Highway Gerland Capieta Peets el Paso Arizona California Gatman Anz Chou Wah Tech Ao & Large Expo York City Lo Angeles Cripple Creek Nevada Gan Unitedates

Suit to Declare Law Unconstitutional in Arizona

May 21 in Phoenix the suit to declare the eight hour law for sewmen unconstitutional began in the supreme court. Hotel Dominion at Globe alleges it is discriminated against by the plaintiff, a witness, is the defendant. Governor Hu prepared a proclamation to effect the livestock sanitary board decision to lift the foot and mouth quarantine on cattle imports from all states uninfected. Cattle will be admitted from Mexico to allow Americans to obtain stock before confiscation.

Phoenix Arizona Supreme Court

Death of Goghis e County Pioneer Martinez

Refugio Martinez a long time Arizonan and blacksmith who worked in Ben and Tombstone died Thursday at sixty. He traced kinship to a famed Castilian family that helped settle early Arizona and California, with mining work in Cochise County. The Los Angeles Times lauds the Yuma Colorado River bridge as a grand link on the Ocean-to-Dean Highway, noting it will ease travel and future races.

Refugio Martinez Arisors California Martinez Way Benso Tombstone Fairbank Cochise County Stenai Colorado River Yuma Los Angeles Times Yum Los Angeles

Pearceite Mourns Loss of 400 Simoleons

Domenic Perotti of Pearce mourns the loss of 400 simoleons tied to a coal deposit case. The fragment references deposits, lines, and possible bank connections with unclear details, suggesting a financial loss or theft context.

Pearceite Domenic Perotti Pearce

Boy's Arm Torn Off By Hay Baler In Safford

May 24. Karl Contan, 13, suffered a serious injury when the hay baler feed mechanism drew in his right arm while he cleaned a feeder south of town. The arm was severed at the shoulder. He was carried to town and treated at the Gila Valley Hospital.

Safford Karl Contan Richard Bingham Scurtett Nanet Charles Getty Gila Valley Susharium Martin Mecien Tae

Reductions in Freight Rates Touted by Phoenix Commerce Group

May 22 reports show reductions over a wide range of freight rates across the system. The article cites actions by the Arrant Oxporation Commission and quotes officials on the impact of a 20 per sent decrease. The piece notes varying effects on shipments and industry response in Phoenix.

Phoenix

Boosting Arizona Along the Way by Moose Party

A six member Phoenix Moose party led by Geo Voltz and including Jack Gillis CLW Schmidt Chas Longest Travers and W Hocking camped in Tombstone on Saturday and departed for Bisbee. They plan to donate 100 burros to the Moose organization in Chicago as a climate and health argument for Arizona and to host a tubercular sanitarium in the state. CW Schmidt, son of W F Schmidt, recalls Tombstone’s early days and fondly recalls friends and local spots.

Phoenix Geo. Voltz Jack Gillis Clw Schmidt Chas. Longest Travers W. Hocking Tombstone Bistee Chicago Arizona Order of Moose Our CW. Schmidt W. F.C. Schmidt Upper Sixth Street O Weil

Worry Will Kitt Cat Says a Good Philosopher Quote

The Palestine Herald quotes a philosopher advising against delaying worry. Some people counter by insisting others should do the worrying for them, framing worry as a shared burden rather than a personal duty.

Kitt Palestine Herald

Court backlog looms as cases stalled in Superior Court

Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic note about new cases filed in Superior Court, mentions jury duties, costs, and various names and places in a muddled report. The readable portions depict courtroom delays and references to estimates, juries, and public notices without clear outcomes.

Commendation by Board for Resolute Stance

A local board receives praise for a firm stand on a contentious issue amid town council debates. The resolution condemns certain actions and urges civic responsibility while detailing community reactions and potential legal implications.

Getting the Habit and Its Rural Market Shift

A fragmented note tracks farming and household supply habits, outlining growing demand for refined goods and steady delivery. It mentions a Fox of Ames and references a local buyer network, with a cautious tone on stable pricing and ongoing distribution.

Fort Huachuca Scout Goes Insane

Dick Mulberry, a scout in the ibis part of the troops at Fort Huachuca, is committed to an asylum after examination. He claims ancestral threats and fears for his life. Government funds covered transport. state now to provide care.

Dick Mulberry Ibis Serece Eas Brovcht Feem Huachuca Soturdes Ani

Auto Accident On The County Road In Patagonia

Dr and Mrs J B Ellis of Cochise and W A Fiege cattleman from Johnson traveled to Nogales for Shriners pilgrimage. Fiege grew ill and was hospitalized at St Joseph’s. Ellis couple remained in Frexe auto, wreck on a Wits rave near Ray Surrells ranch left Mrs Ellis with severe bruising and the doctor with both knees injured and a probable right leg fracture.

Patagonia J.B. Ellis Cochise W. A Fiege Johnson Nogales Mr. Fiege St. Joseph's Hospital Ellis Ray Surrells Onder

Guard Officers Attend School of Instruction

National Guard of Arizona officers gathered in Phoenix for a two day school of instruction. The course covers field work infantry drill engineering tactics care of guards, and lectures. Sessions aim to prepare officers to instruct their commands upon return. Training held in the Mariespa wing and equipment in the creamery building. Captain Currwell Stacy and Adjutant General Hace attend among others.

Phoenix National Guard of Arizona Coure Mariespa Crurwell Stacy Nga Hace Ovear F. Temple Assmcant

Douglas Team Disbands Due to Financial Struggles

Uncertain finances force Douglas to disband in the Rio Grande Ball League. Across Cochise County, locals feared loss of a strong team that boosted town morale and pride. Officials acknowledge the town’s tight budget made sustaining the squad impossible.

Douglas

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