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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1913
Page
1
The supreme court recessed today with jurors excused until Monday morning at 9. Trial jurors Strausee Boones and Wagner were excused for the term. Several criminal cases are set for next week including Henderson seduction on Nov 10 and Gomex murder on Nov 11 among others. a heavy docket signals a story session then.
Teddy Tetzlaff, driving a 120 horsepower Fiat, tops morning trials at the Fair Grounds. He holds a world road race record and posted a high speed over distances in test runs. Harney Old Geld arrives with his Christie and 120 horsepower Renault, as Louis Nikrent joins the track after finishing Los Angeles Phoenix.
Gasdalope Aveys, 38, Copper Queen employee, was stabbed about 6 15 PM by a Mexican identified as Ba Jentino Favilo. At county hospital a dying statement said Favela offered no motive and attacked Avsyi as he walked home on Railroad between Seventh and Eighth streets. The fight occurred on Keilrosd Avenue near Sixth Street. Favela fled. Dr Ravedall reported some improvement in Avsyi’s condition with treatment and surgery performed to his wounds.
The state fair parade showcased 400 plus specimens including cattle, horses, mules, and ponies. Leading was H A Died with prize winning mare Lor sive, winner of multiple prizes, followed by E F Van Kirk, live stock superintendent, and a line of fine stock driven by children with Abelland ponies in tow.
A H Gardoer of Huss chven Water Company returns home after months in Los Angeles. He reports his family thriving and says they will reunite soon. President W Holmes of Leadville Mining visits Tombstone in his new Chalmers 60 car bought from Huntemian Hotchkies. The machine is praised by all.
The Interstate Commerce Commission extended the effective date of the express rate reduction to February 1. The change was to take effect December 1, but carriers received extra time to adjust their schedules.
Washington dispatch reports Colonel Alfred G Sharp of the infantry will travel to several Arizona cities to examine militia issues and coordinate duties with local units.
Sunday sermon at 9:00 English service and 7:30 Benediction. Sunday School at 10:30. Weekday Mase 7:30 a m led by Mrs Win Cavanagh. Various pastors Rev G L Hoxene Rev Trxvox Ontow. Epworth League 7 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday. All cordial invited.
Estate of Damaso Rodriguez ordered to file additional bond of 3500 dollars. Angel Molina ordered to file additional bond of 2000 dollars. Chase Brabbin ordered to file additional bond of 7500 dollars.
News notes from Tombstone and Fairbank report two prisoners escaping from the coal stockade with Deputy Sheriff AW Howe at the scene. Individuals include Pete Pistonetti Neal Diaro and others visiting Bisbee, plus a local wedding Rev G L Horene marrying Miss Mary Snyder.
October reports from Duncan recount a deputy sheriff shooting a Mexican intruder aboard a freight train. Globe crews begin track changes for a new Arizona Eastern passenger line and November 16 train schedule updates. Douglas sees adobe military camp buildings near Ninth Cavalry, with mess rooms and officer housing under construction. A judge frees Harry Rate after a contested theft case. Charities discuss tubercular flower raising. local officials rail at neglect of the banner county. Southern Pacific denies troop movements with US government.
An energetic group formed the Borderland Route Association in Phoenix to promote a coast to county highway along El Paso to Los Angeles routes. Jobo F Meyers of Tucson elected president with J T Gray as secretary treasurer. Aimed to coordinate with Arizona Governor Hant and New Mexico Governor McDonald to connect highways between Bodeto New Mexico and Douglas Arizona.
The third annual fair of the BMe Nesl association will be held in McNeal Big Valley on November 30. Organizers promise the best day for the public with agriculture displays, cowboy sports, athletic exhibitions, and popular fair features. The association aims to secure special excursion rates from valley points and McNeal volunteers will feed visitors.
Washington summary of total postal receipts in Arizona cities for year ending June 30, 1613 lists Ashfork 2628, Benson 3526, Globe 21784, Nogales 21885, Tempe 6611, Winslow 8336, Yuma 11853, and other towns with varying sums, reflecting population and commerce across the state.
Curley Thomas suffered a near fatal ordeal when his motorcycle caught fire during a practice session at the state fair. He was engulfed by flames but escaped serious injury after being doused with dirt and sand. The event drew thousands as Thomas later raced in the afternoon events with another machine.
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