Five condemned men spared as mercy board grants reprieve
In Florence Arizona May 28 the hangings of five condemned murderers N B Chavez Eduardo Perez Frank Rodriguez M Peralta and Roman Villalobo did not occur. The board of pardons stayed the executions granting a nine week reprieve and ordered separate daily hangings beginning nine weeks from today.
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N. B. Chavez
Eduardo Perez
Frank Rodriguez
M. Peralta
Roman Villalobo
Arizona State Prison
Board of Pardons
Sims
Pardon Board
W C T U and City Dads Plan Clean Up Effort
A Tombstone city council meeting reviewed a WCTU delegation's plan for a city clean-up campaign. Officials discussed funding by public subscription, roles for City Marshall George Braving, and installing garbage cans with a future report on copper collections from households. The council postponed firm actions pending the committee's progress.
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Tombstone
WCTU
Hads
W. F. Kouchentecker
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W. G. Gilmore
C. B. Wilton
Geo. Bravin
George
Campaice
Arizona to christen battleship with state silver service
Governor Hunt and staff will travel from Phoenix to New York June 14 for the Arizona ship christening. Committees seek a $8,000 silver service funded half by legislature and half by public subscriptions. Arizona silver is favored for the cesire, with bonds to break champagne and Roosevelt dam water over the ship’s bow.
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Phoenix
Roosevelt Dam
Hunt
New York City
Arima
Leo Mix
Nogales
Messers Staley
Powers
Senate
House
Anonder
Stat
Arizona
Jack Tar
Pioneer Stephen H Bryant Dies at Sawtelle Home
Stephen H Bryant, Civil War veteran and early Arizona pioneer who settled in Tombstone and Cochise County in the 1880s, died May 21 1915 at the National Soldiers Home Sawtelle California and was buried May 22 He was brother of St Bryant formerly of Gleeson His death marks the loss of another of the region's remaining pioneers.
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National Soldiers Home
Sawtelle
California
Bryant
Arizona
Ther Territory
Tombstone
Cochise County
Stephen Ho Bryant
27Th Regiment
Indian Infantry
Atlanta
Georgia
St Bryant
Gleeson
Cochiscounty
Drowning tragedy in Glendale canal claims rancher’s son
May 27 in Glendale a three year old child, Angel Contreras’s son, drowned in a canal near the town. The boy was last seen playing by the bank before losing balance and falling in. A search found the body about three quarters of a mile from the fall location. Local officials and residents organized efforts, and council plans were to discuss the rescue at the upcoming regular meeting. The council and mayor pledged aid to the effort as they prepare for budget matters and the board of equalization next Tuesday.
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Glendale
R. Contreras
Angel Contreras
Here
Wat City Marshall
City Cemetery Cleared After Public Spirit and Funds
Chief of Police Geo Bravin oversaw a two week cleanup of Tombstone City Cemetery funded by 42 contributors. Subscriptions raised $12,150 plus balance from band fund $1.10, totaling $15 1.00 start. Four men worked fifteen days at 8 59 daily amounting to 120 50. Public gratitude extended to Philomene Galvez Guadalupe Galvez Avil Binstaria and Martinez for full effort.
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Husen
Geo Bravin
Tombstone
Bravin
Kimeel
Olemiese
Temuld
Philomene Galvez
Guadalupe Galvez Avil Binstaria
Martinez
Doubt Over Protection For White Winged Doves In Arizona
State Game Warden G M Willard reports a federal reply on white winged dove protection. Under the migratory bird law Columbae include doves but regulations lack specific white wing language, making convictions difficult. The reply urges protection of all migratory birds and supports efforts to reduce ongoing persecution during breeding season. Washington notes sympathy for conservation and hopes for abatement of killings.
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Henshaw
Bureau
Arizona
Angens
Memorial Day Proclamation by Governor Hunt 1915 Arizona
Governor George W. P. Hunt proclaims May 30 1915 as Memorial and Decoration Day in Arizona. The notice urges statewide observances by schools fraternal and civic groups and supports a tuberculosis sanitarium project in Phoenix with Loyal Order of Moose backing. Citizens are asked to honor departed heroes and aid living victims of disease.
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Maricopa
Phoenix
W. Po Hunt
Maricope County
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Pioneer leader W. J Mulym An Dies in Prescott
Prescott May 27 W J Mulym An a prominent figure in northern Arizona politics and business and sheriff of Yavapai County in 1886 and 1888 died this morning in Prescott.
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W. J Mulyman
Arizona
Yavapai County
Migratory Bird Status in Federal Law Cited
Assistant Chief E W Nelson notes doubt about applying federal law to doves and white wings in state, but argues classification as migratory birds is clear. He states the law protects these species through July 15, since their migratory nature is undisputed.
Gage resigns to join C A Office Warren and home packing
Geo Gage resigns from Bunker Hild offices to take a position with C A Office in Warren. He and wife return from Bisbee to prepare their household. The move follows a period of activity with local residents noting preparations for events, remodeling in the old camp, and a growing sense of progress in Tombstone.
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Geo. Gage
Warren
Gage
Bisbee
Repainting and repairs at Arlington Motel underway
Friday report notes contractor F K Williams handling repainting of the Arlington Motel exterior now after the hotel’s recent remodel. The piece mentions ongoing renovations, staff changes, local events, and upcoming Cochise county road system decision, with several residents traveling and locals attending social gatherings.
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F K. Williams
Potato rate cut for Arizona shipments by Mellish Comet
May 25 report from Phoenix states the minimum potato shipment weight between Arizona points will drop from 30000 to 24000 pounds per car. About 50 carloads ready to move intrastate. reduction to take effect May 27. Reparation on shipments since May 15 expected. Also notes the Mellish Comet photos at Lowell Observatory suggesting breakup. cause under investigation.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Rate Department
The
Corporation “Commission
Worry Will Kit a Cat Says a Philosophic Hint
A Palestine Herald quote urges not to worry today but to postpone concerns to tomorrow, a clever quip from a good philosopher about delaying anxiety. Some readers argue that others shift the burden to the future.
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Erlow
Palestine Herald
Graham County Attorney Questions Pardons Board Law
John McGowan Graham County attorney arrived in Phoenix and declared the law governing the board of pardons and paroles unconstitutional because it includes the attorney general as a member.
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Graham County
Phoenix
Board of Pardons and Paroles
John McGowan
Gleeson Happenings From the Past Week
Gleeson May 23 notes recount a missing boy, a nighttime abduction scare, and local visits. The six year old son of Mrs Madeil of Gleeson wandered from the town toward Kelton, was found in distress near a house, then returned home with guidance. Several residents including Terry, Jack Wiekerrom, and Mrs Cole visited or traveled to Tombstone, Phoenix, and California on various family and business matters.
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Gleeson
Gerla
Highten
Kelton
Comstaile Giboutt
Higher tax to be put on cattle in Arizona
In Phoenix on May 26, tax officials weighing possible increases in cattle valuations. 20th century figures show range cattle at $24 and beef cattle at $30 in 1914, with a proposal to raise range stock to $25. Northern Arizona cattle bring about $32 a head, suggesting new valuations of $26 to $27 may be appropriate.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Irmona
Thomas E. Campbell
Affig ers of Investment Co 10 Stand Trial
Cheries and Elder founder and ten former officers of the Los Angeles Investment Company faced a U S court trial for conspiracy to defraud stockholders. More than a hundred witnesses from California, Arizona and other states were present as proceedings opened.
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Cheries & Elder
United States
California
Arizona
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