State moves to prove embezzlement in Walker trial
Jury selection completed for the State vs W. P. Walker charged with embezzlement of county funds. The defense contends multiple people had access to cash in the treasurer’s office and will seek doubt regarding Walker’s sole involvement. Witnesses for the defense arrived in Tombstone as the case is expected to last about three weeks with extensive technical testimony.
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W. P. Walker
Hinexs
Tombstone
J. T. Kingsbury
First National Bank
Walker
M. M. Bludworth
J. F. Ross
Ross
Manetasen
George Brown
Brown
Cave Creek Dam Contract May Be Awarded In Two Weeks
Phoenix Oct 11 The contract for the Cave Creek dam in the Paradise Verde irrigation district may be awarded in about two weeks said Guy F Vernon chairman of the board of supervisors and E Michael president of the district. When the contract is let work will start at once they stated.
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Phoenix
Cave Creek
Guy
F. Vernon
Upervisora
E. Michael
Paradise
Verde Irrigation Matrict
Tax assessment split between Greenlee and Graham counties
R H Turney spoke before the state tax commission alleging that John Gregson’s ranch and home property are in Graham county while the tax is allocated to Greenlee county. He urged the assessment be reviewed and reassigned to Graham county. the commission took the matter under advisement.
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Phoenix
John Gregson
Greenlee
Graham Counsies
R. H. Turney
Ciled Son
Graham County
Lax
Two Men Fined After Mexican Boundary Incident
Oct 10 R P Ghelder and R S Currents in Nogales faced police court for abusing and insulting U S customs officers at the Mexican boundary after being informed they needed permits from Washington to carry weapons into Mexico. Each man was fined 100 dollars by Judge C E Cole.
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Nogales
R. P. Ghelder
R. S
United States
Washington
Mexico
C. E Cole
Hankins Arrives to Take Position as Clerk
M C Hankins former etn of Douglas arrives in Tombstone to take the clerk post for L F Kuchenbecker who resigns. Hankins arrives with Chairman J B Hart and Adams to attend the Walker trial. He takes office on the 5th and will familiarize himself with the office this week. He seeks a house and plans to move his family here. Hankins is praised as an first class official. his Douglas postmaster record is praised. Kuchenbecker departs Saturday for Los Angeles to join Good Roads Machinery Company. W E Clark and Nell Ensminger stay on in the office under Hankins.
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Hankins
M. C. Hankins
Etn
Douglas
Board of Supervisors
L. FP. Kuchenbecker
Tombstone
J. B. Hart
Adams
Cochise County
Kuchenbecker
Los Angeles
Good Roads Machinery Company
W. E. Clark
Nell Ensminger
Hawkins
Equalization Board Mailings Report to Officials
Phoenix October 10. Proceedings of the state board of equalization will be mailed to state and county officials, state libraries, tax commissions and representatives of losses of property tomorrow. The report includes abstracts of assessment ratios for each county, aggregate property valuations, general classifications, bonded debt and tax levies for counties and cities, and valuations of railroads and utilities.
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Phoenix
State Board of Equalization
Tax Commissions
State Tax Commission
Board of Equalization
Gust
Developing Cochish Antz Mine Report and Fire Insurance Suit
Oct 10 report notes Cochish Antz mine employing 31 men with future growth expected, Ostman Oatman United mine reports $105 ore on 600 level. Bowie fire destroys W.S. Chamberland store. Bank of Bowie sues Arizona Fire Insurance for $5,000 policy claim plus $1,230 costs.
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Cochish
Antz
Red Bird
Cochise ix
Ostman—Oatman United Mine
Pifturstx
W. S Chamberland
Wteck
Bowie
Aria
Bank of Bowie
Arizte Fire Insurance Company
Applications Made for Children's Relief Phoenix
The state child welfare board reviewed 40 applications for aid at its Oct 11 meeting. Some were held for investigation, some rejected, and some acted upon favorably. Applications came from Cochise, Graham, Pinal, Gila, and Yavapai counties. funds will be spent only after careful inquiry. Septic wording cleaned.
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Phoenix
State Child Welfare Board
Cochise
Graham
Pinal
Gila
Yavapai
Arizona Club Woman Home From Mexico
Phoenix report by J Flanigan president of Arizona federation returns from Mexico where as a general federation delegate she promoted the woman's club movement. Mrs Marsh of Nogales joined other western delegates. introductions came from Governor Campbell. No official report will be released until the general federation meeting in Chicago in January.
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Phoenix
Hira
J. Flanigan
State Federation of Women’ Clubs
Arizona
Mexico
General Federation
Flanigan
Robert Marsh
Nogales
New Mexico
California
Arizona Club
Thomas E. Campbell
The
Chicago
Case Against Ruby Murder Suspect Dismissed
Nogales Oct 10 The case against Salvado Sarueta held on suspicion of killing Postmaster and Mrs Frank Pearson at Ruby Ariz was dismissed by Justice of the Peace Meet on noting the state failed to secure key witnesses.
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Nogales
Salvado Sarueta
Frank Pearson
Ruby, Ariz
Justice of the Peace
Altorney
A. H. DeReimer
Jim State
Pinkle Walsh Leaves State for Good Under Suspended Sentence
Sheriff J E Hood reports Pinkle Walsh has left Arizona for good after a suspended two-year sentence for assault. He returned to Bisbee, secured work, and was re-arrested, but fled again. The sheriff vows to enforce the sentence, while Walsh’s elderly Tombstone parents are known to reside there. Also noted is a corn roast at the Fowler ranch for Tombstone teachers and Ladies Aid, with heavy rain, a bonfire, supper, and games enjoyed by all.
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J. E. Hood
Pinkle
Douglas
Gipson
Bisbee
Tombstone
Walsh
W. A. Fowler
Fowler Ranch
Bludworth Bond Raised to Ten Thousand
M M Bludworth former cashier of the First National Bank of Tombstone was ordered to post 10000 bond by United States Commissioner Edwin Jones after bond increased from 5000. Hearing delayed as Curley sought filing of articles for the First Seattle Loan Co alleged to receive 15000 embezzled funds. Bank examiners A J McCans Ho F Brewer D B Pierce and attorney J T Klagusbury attended the initial hearing.
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Tucson
M. M. Bludworth
First National Bank of
Tombstone
United States
Ewin
Jones
United States District Court
Blvd
Curley
First Seattle Loan Company
Bludworth
Bank Examinera
A. J. jMcCans
Ho F Brewer
D. B. Pierce
J.T. Klagusbury
Pirtville Man Is Too Much Of A Cut Up
Lee Gardner was arrested after allegedly injuring Mrs Maria Pendras at a party in Pirtville. Deputy Leahy found Gardner with multiple cuts. Gardner was released on his own recognizance after promising to produce witnesses to prove he did not start the argument.
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Pirtleville
Douglas
Lee K. Gardner
Gardner
Sherrif H. Leahy
Maria Pendras
Pirtteville
Leahy
Judge Neterer to Assist Sawtelle in Kay Defrauding Case
Judge Jeremiah Neterer of the U S district court Western District of Washington arrives to help Judge William H Sawtelle clean up his calendar He will hear arguments Monday on petitions and motions in the case of A J Peters and others charged with government wartime Kay defrauding The judge arrived at noon and expects to conduct court here about October 22 He will then go to Phoenix to assist Judge Sawtelle there.
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Sawielle
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L. Hayden
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McNeal
P. J. Sullivan
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E. C. Robinson
D. N. Darling
Daniel Murray
Geo. W. Navarre
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E. D. Ulum
Barl Wells
Jas
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W- S. Stodgalll
Geo. C. Minner
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B.S. Street
Lem Wallace
Jas. M. Callahan
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M. Osler
H. Escapule
Isaac Tracey
M. Bell
J. W. Guthrie
H. R. Torrea
E. Robinson
Dantel Murray
Geo
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Sunnyside
Jas. Hamilton
Fairbank
H. Escaule
Thor. Massike
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Willcox
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Hereford
Bartlett
Dos Cabesas
J. T. Kohr
Laltose Bonebrake
Ross B. Dayton
JH. DeBord
WH. Fisher
D. Neptiss
A. B. Packard
F. Preach
S Am Robin
Callabon
Jax. Negri
Uri Wetls
IL Eyined
T. PF. Chambers
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Alex Marry
Walter Roche
D. P. Boyle
Mr. Kingsbury
Mr. Ross
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Superior Court
Guy C. Welch
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co
American Sufety Company
New York
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County Recorder
Mr. Welch
J.B. James
H. L. Hutchison
W. E. Calrk
Equalization Board Reports
Lithonia
W. C. Coetz
State Highway Department
Rik
Ruby
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