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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1917
Page
5
A telegram from Phoenix announces the presidents labor commission will tour the Bisbee district on October 12 and 13 to hear all sides and aid in a prompt joint settlement of outstanding labor difficulties. The proclamation urges full cooperation and invites public attendance at commission conferences.
The McCloskey murder case against Enrique Espinosa of Courtland was dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence after the jury was seated. Earlier, John Jones pleaded guilty to bootlegging and received six months of hard labor plus a fine, clearing the court for the term. The August term of court closed with a listed special venire of potential jurors.
A long roster lists numerous individuals including Lowell, Bisbee, Douglas, and Tombstone names such as Mixalo Bijovich, Lowell Milo Milarsevich, Dennis Sullivan, Angel Torres Arandules, Manuel Cascabel Sepeada, Pedro Cortez, Charles Grant Seale, Nicholas Serteridis, Francisco Vega, and Juan Ortez. The compilation pairs surnames with given names across towns like Bisbee, Douglas, Willcox, and Lowell, suggesting a formal dishonorable designation or accountability list.
Charles L Brinkly possibly Baker, a hospital corps sergeant, was captured by Warden Anderson after allegedly escaping Florence prison last April. He reportedly was jailed for embezzlement with a three to ten year sentence, later enlisted in the army, rose to sergeant, and now faces parole and potential governor review.
A Gleeson Red Cross dance at Taylor's hall drew a large crowd with about twelve autos bringing dancers from across the county. The 10th Cavalry band from Fort Huachuca supplied the music, and nine camp auto owners provided free transport for the band. Receipts from the event were substantial and attendees enjoyed themselves fully.
Allan B. Jaynes publisher of The Citizen resigned as chair of the publicity committee of the Arizona Council of Defense and asked for a Phoenix man to be appointed to centralize the work. The executive committee agreed and named Colonel James H. McClintock to replace him.
The First Arizona Infantry, led by Captain A. Taylor, subscribes $2800 in bonds to the Liberty Loan, with twenty men from the supply company committing to the purchase. Officers expect more volunteers from the regiment to follow, as Colonel McClintock and Mr. Jaynes continue to push the effort.
Henry Marques, a Packard automobile agent in Nogales, is jailed in Magdalena on charges of murdering a Mexican woman he had driven from Nogales. Report says the couple fought in a car near Magdalena, she was thrown from the moving vehicle, and her body showed severe injuries.
Ger 5 21 Pitentyna appointed by the Forester as assisting officer for the second forestry regiment now being organized for active service. First regiment serves in France. Woodsmen and experienced lumbermen sought from Pima and adjoining counties. Regiment to have two companies of 260 men. three company plan. Public box draw for State Fair grandstand allocations set for Oct 25 in Phoenix. Box week cost $25. send funds to B W Zachau, State Fair secretary, with attendance or proxy notice.
Supt. E Grebe of the Bunker Hill Mines company and his son Rolland with Sam Moore left yesterday for Sonora to inspect mining properties near Tiare. They expect to be away about ten days.
At dawn the Weston home on lower Buckeye road burned to the ground. Mrs. Weston, seriously ill, was rescued by her husband who was himself recovering from illness. The sheriff was alerted but the blaze had full headway before assistance arrived.
A for hire machine driven by Sigh Adams overturned near Warren on the way to a dance. The crash near Lowell left several passengers narrowly escaping serious injuries. Miss Mattie Brewer was rescued from under the back seat as the wrecked car was freed.
Thosgn Oct S Lhe stervuous K of the district exemption board nearly complete. G H Dowell resigns as Copper Queen Consolidated Copper Co general manager. Arthur Notman of Bisbee head of Phelps-Dodge geological dept named to succeed him by Governor Campbell. WANTS TO DEVELOP LOCAL PROPERTIES R L Cheney and wife of San Diego arrive in Tombstone to pursue mining claims development and ore shipment. Arizona women fight fire Three women receive Forest Service thanks for fighting fires. Mrs Schoenberg of Portal and Misses Erickson of Cochise County noted. Phoenix. Tet 8. Fire damages Sisters hospital main building with losses $35,000 to $50,000 insured two thirds. Arc carried from wiring under roof around wing. Fire walls lacking, flames spread to Polk street. Building quickly engulfed.
Alexander Durward once tied to Cochise Hardware in Tombstone sells holdings in Yuma and bands California interests. J T Kingsbury attends Gleeson legal work. Mr Murdoch heads to Long Beach to join a major food firm as chemist. Mrs Murdoch and son Benton depart Tombstone. Albert Bryant visits Walter Thomas for ore buying in New Mexico. Bisbee officer Behmele meets Tombstone witness. Pat Brannen shows high silver assay on Tejon Copper Belle claims. Judge Fowler operated on at Bunker Hill hospital and improving. A C Karger and family visit Fort Huachuca then Bisbee. Oscar Schneider of The Style Shop to have wrist operation in Bisbee. Senator William Riggs of Dos Cavaras visits Tombstone on county business. Ernest Cavanaugh visits parents at Tombstone. Helen Abell leaves for California to attend college. L Cummings builds new awning at Fremont.
Mrs Shefflit formerly Miss May Bruner travels to Douglas to visit friends while her husband serves in France. Gilmore of the city council returns after an operation though still weak. Jean Macia underwent adenoid surgery at Bunker Hill hospital and recovers well. J H Getzeweller and A G Smith of Cochise County State Bank visit for business. Elsie Toles returns from Sulphur Spring Valley schools inspection. Bert and Harry Macia travel to Bee to pursue a gold property near Casa Grande with JS Williams.
Phoenix reports the state has purchased 8 acres at 204 dollars per acre for a farm to support the asylum for the insane. The land lies about a mile and a half from the asylum site, with appropriation approved by the previous legislature.
Arizona's share of the one million dollar Soldiers Book Fund for training camp brakes stands at $1,500 of $2,000. Don P. Cronin reports Phoenix residents have yet to contribute the remaining $500, while Tucson Nogales Douglas and Yuma exceed their quotas. Cronin appeals for voluntary Phoenix support within five days to complete the state total.
Mr HP Merrill reports Keystone Cop per Company ambitious to become a major copper producer. Hagerman claim shaft reaches 625 feet with ore bodies at multiple levels. O K group shows seven foot oxide ore near surface. Thunderbolt Copper buys claims nearby and starts 40-n hoist for development. Benson Signal.
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