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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1914
Page
2
Tombstone Epitaph published every Sunday by Giragi Brothers. Subscription rates listed include one year, six months, and single copies priced at 19 cents.
Phoenix voters completed a November election with F A Jones elected to a six year term on the state operation commission. A W Cole will serve four years and WP Geary, newly named chairman, two years. Jones received 29,581 votes, Cole 27,935, Geary 27,583.
Tex Singleton, wanted on numerous outstanding charges, was captured at a ranch near Socorro New Mexico after a three way chase. Officials say he had been under arrest in Flagstaff Arizona weeks earlier and escaped.
Dr WW Schenk of Flagstaff drafts a bill to abolish saloons in Arizona and require municipalities to provide social centers. The centers would include bowling alleys, pool tables and other amusements in each incorporated city or town.
Cambell and associates own the West Side group of ten claims where Semall force works. They report a body of ore that shows splendidly though value and extent are undetermined. The ten claims lie between developed properties and join other well developed sites with demonstrated ore bodies, suggesting promising opportunity pending discovery.
A burglar pried the Brookhill saloon rear transom, stole 90 dollars hidden behind the bar, and left the door open. Police, Chief Kirby, Sheriff Wheeler, and deputies investigated, noting no safe breach and suggesting a possibly experienced gang linked to a recent automobile theft.
The 80 per Cent law passed by a 3 to 1 vote targets employers hiring more than fv workers of foreign origin. Opponents plan to challenge its legality, arguing it defies treaties and the due process and equal protection clauses. They warn it could hit railroad, mining, and related industries employing many foreign nationals.
Liquor dealers prepare for a shutdown as January approaches in Arizona. Saloons and barrooms in cities like Phoenix Prescott and Douglas wind down operations while lawyers debate enforcement and legality. Dry counties and counties voting dry. about 550 establishments affected across the state with Phoenix and Prescott showing major impact.
Deputy County Recorder W T King died near Prescott when a hammerless shotgun discharged in his own hand at the Henry Little ranch two miles from Prescott. He was in an automobile with his wife and daughter beside him.
News notes from Arizona recount a hunting party led by Gleeson and companions returning from a two week trek on Rook 66 X in the Chiricahua mountains with six bucks pelts and various furs. Several plan to stay through winter, bringing large boar traps.
Lae ther Burbank spineless cactus farm to be located in the Avra valley eight miles west of Tucson after the state land commission designated six sections as non irrigable for the project Twelve sections in all were selected by Burbank in the Avra valley under a congressional grant for a semi arid cactus propagation farm Title will issue once 100000 two year old growing plants are established on the land.
In Mera last night a booze fueled feud ended when Juan Pelasco, 21, allegedly confronted Rafael Cardenas, 19, with a six inch bowie knife. Cardenas died from two stab wounds below the right abdomen before help arrived. Pelasco is in custody.
Phoenix November 25 An incident in a store led to John Derrick in custody on a charge of attempted murder. A dispute between two Indians over ownership ended with Derrick drawing a six shooter and firing a shot that pierced the air between them. the gun discharged accidentally as per Acton testimony. Derrick faces a preliminary hearing before Judge Arnold.
Court filings include divorce actions for Patra Mate and Miller with decrees of divorce, damages in Fogerty case, probate proceedings with orders to show cause and creditor notices, sales and distributions in estate matters, guardianship for a minor, and appointments of appraisers with hearings set for December 5. Named parties include Sait, Hatley, Fogerty, Hutcheson, Powell, Haberatock, Herbuffo, Vockers, Guerin, Baron, Covert, Se tedmro, Schubert, Mageie Sandstror, Bartling, Peters, Sabedra.
The Bente Fe railroad prepares a two story wooden log cabin style hotel at the Grand Canyon rim to serve exposition travelers. The structure will cover about 162218 feet, be completed in time for travel and will replace the existing Gallup hotel with a concrete brick faced building at the other site.
Henry Starr once released on parole from Colorado state prison has resumed crime, robbing five banks across Oklahoma and Arkansas. Arrested in 1909 for Amity Colorado bank robbery, he served 7 to 25 years, then began a gambling spree after parole. He vanished months ago, with $20,000 in robberies tied to his route, and is believed to have fled to New York then abroad.
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