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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1913
Page
4
A messy report covers multiple Phoenix area items from porch thefts to canal cleaning. It notes Schultz’s arrest in Holbrook for embezzlement, a Tucson art exhibitors meeting, wild borers captured near the University, and a charity case of Thomas McGuire. Also details a Phoenix coal warehouse fire and race officiating updates.
The Superior Court opened with the State of Smith case and a cattle theft charge against Carter from the Boquillan Land and Cattle company. Jury selection was incomplete as court recessed with many spectators awaiting the trial, expected to span several days.
A new export duty of 10 Mexican dollars on cattle crossing from 8 nora into the United States has begun at the Agus a and other Arizona ports. Cattlemen doubt the order will be denied and fear it will hinder cross-border movement. Many hoped to move stock to the United States, but restrictions and Sonora government actions slowed deliveries. If forced to comply, cattlemen may appeal to the state department for aid.
Jo Conners, publisher of the valuable volume, announces a second edition of Who's Who In Arizona. The special edition for newspapermen and clergy features portraits and sketches of nearly every person of importance in Arizona, addressing past publication difficulties and long standing need for such a compilation.
Confusion and tension surround the Tuccon care event from El Paso to Phoenix. Drivers demand old road routing, warn against soft dust on new highway, and threaten arrest for speeding if promoters refuse. A 10 motorcycle escort will pace cars through the city to ensure safety.
Superintendent Mre C B Laird asks all entrants in the bread contests to leave their exhibits at the fair grounds by 1 pm Monday November 3. Judging will occur that afternoon at the fair, the request coming from many ladies making entries and wishing fresh judging.
The June 11 1903 act is cited as governing forest homesteads in New Mexico Arizona and nearby forests. A record shows 497 homes acquired locally with residence requirements of three years. The policy aims to place land to forest use and entries are opened on prospective homesteaders request. Arizona forests opened 126,342 acres in seven years and Mexico about 147,010 acres have been used in the same period.
WH Neal of the Four Bar ranch and partners from mabe CJ and WJ Hysham plan to move a large cattle lot to Texas due to scarce grazing on their Ariana 0B prairie. The Hyshams, visiting from Omaha, assist in loading stock into new fields. Neal says cattle outflow out of state is unusual this season, caused by limited rain. Yesterday Hysham and Neal bought cattle from Mr Wiswell of Caensen for delivery on this side of the line.
In Tombstone a Chinese man Mab Ben Tie was fined $50 in federal court after a tense proceeding that included a display of nerves and a dramatic right hand gesture. Attorney Struckmeyer arranged payment, and Mab Ben Tie left the Phoenix scene for a trip to the big city. The report notes other race track trials at Phoenix, including Joe Patches 11 achieving 2 02 4 around the track with driver Chas De Ryder.
L H Long, vice president of Randolph Fines, says Arizona Eastern cannot extend from Benson to Mammoth now due to current railroad commission attitude. Statewide chatter, led by Alexander Barker, cites strong field prospects and potential Winkelman terminus. Official stance remains noncommittal on direction or timing.
Special Agent Harry Creighton reports opium supply dwindling in Arizona as federal actions block Guaymas shipments. Mexican ports near Guaymas and northern Sonora see tightened controls, raising prices from $14 to $35 per can and closing the former retail route from Agua Prieta.
James Swanson, arrested weeks ago at Globe on a charge of possessing counterfeit cola, was confined to the asylum briefly and is now back in the county jail awaiting trial in federal court.
Thursday report from Tombstone lists visitors including Phi Taylor from Charleston and Judge Barove from Fairbank, with many locals in town on business. Notable items include a grand Sheet and Pillow Case Dance at Gage Hall, the McSparrow Orelhes trevil, and changes in local business ownership in the movie venture. Foo Kee, a well known Chinese merchant, dies in Tombstone.
Foo Kee, a well known Chinatown business figure who ran a Fremont St grocery, died yesterday afternoon from suspected ptomaine poisoning after eating peaches. He had lived in the city for fifteen years and was buried with a large turnout of countrymen. His only known relative in the county is Chin mao Yee Yee, a laundry worker.
A Mexican sectionman leapt from a moving motorcar while returning with a crew near Tombstone. He sustained serious injuries and died shortly after at Tombstone. an inquest was held on the case.
All is set for the Hallowe en epoon dance at G Hall tonight as Tombstone youth prepare for festivities. Chief Bravin warns that any property destruction will be punished to the full extent of the law and urges boys to keep their actions within bounds. Various locals travel through town or visit relatives including Mrs Lou Woolery from London and Mrs James Sanders headed to Land Station.
Felix Diaz and remaining refugees show anxiety over their fate as Washington gives no clear instruction to John Lind Conal Canada or Admiral Fletcher. Diaz remains aboard the battleship Louisiana while officials delay on asylum and Mexico appears unwilling to permit his return.
Court records show probate filings with orders appointing executors and appraisers, notices for letters of administration, and probate hearings. Also listed are divorce actions including Josephine Woodreil versus J Alfred Woodreil and Mary Alters Fisher versus Adam Alters Fisher.
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