Tombstone Epitaph praises Sheriff Wheeler's service
The Douglas International pays tribute to Sheriff Harry C. Wheeler noting his nearly five years in office, consistency, impartial law enforcement, and constant presence across Cochise County. It highlights his courage, quiet conduct, and popularity in the recent Democratic primary as a near certainty for re election.
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The
Douglas International
Harry C. Wheeler
Wheeler
Cochise County
Cochise Democrats back Sparks Rock and Ross in county slate
The Cochise County Democrats renominate J. M. Sparks of Douglas and John Rock of Tombstone for supervisor, citing two terms of service and road improvements. John F. Ross, current county attorney, is praised for an excellent two year record and unlikely opposition. The editorial also lauds secretary of state Osborn for frugal administration and teases Republican prospects for Carl Hayden.
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Cochise County
J. M. Sparks
Douglas
John Rock
Tombstone
Sparks
Rock
Secretary of State
Treasury
Osborn
Pardon Board Urged to Extend Clemency to Cochise County Bootleggers
The writer questions when the Pardon Board will extend clemency to Cochise County bootleggers. He notes the county's role in convicting them and a camp for labor on the road, urging that fines unlawfully collected be refunded and court actions deemed final rather than mocked.
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Pardon Board
Cochise County
Arizona election chatter hints at shifting party tides
The write up muses on Republican boldness and a possible Democratic sweep across counties, noting Arizona ads influence shoppers and political banners like the Hi Alliance in Phoenix. It questions Hughes and Taft risks, references Chas R Howe as a Democratic tax commissioner candidate, and claims the Republican attorney nominee abandoned the fight against Wiley Jones.
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Hi Alliance
Phoenix
Hughes
Chas. R. Howe
Arizona
Wiley Jones
UTH HAS ACCIDENT NEAR McDowell road
Marion Greg a 14 year old Republican carrier was found unconscious on the McDowell road near Creighton school while riding a bicycle. He remained in a coma despite long revival efforts and told a witness someone hit me before losing consciousness.
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Phoents
McDowell Road
Marion Greg
Republican
EL. Graves
Commissioning of the battleship Arizona at Brooklyn yard
The superdreadnought Arizona was placed in commission at the Brooklyn navy yard under Capt Jno B McDonald. It carries 67 marines and 900 sailors and is paired with the Pennsylvania as a sister ship. The vessel, 608 feet long and 32 567 tons, is rated for 21 knots with twelve 14 inch guns and twenty 6 inch guns along with two anti aircraft guns.
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Arizona
United States Navy
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Jno. B. McDonald
Pennsylvania
New York Navy Yard
Notices Sent To Candidates On Campaign Finance Filing
Clerk Karger of the Board of Supervisors is sending notices to candidates about filing statements of money or things of value received or resolved for their campaigns. Notices must be filed within a window of fifteen to thirty days before the general election.
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Karger
Board of Supervisors
Ogee Ee
Sheriff Wheeler Rounds Up Another Bunch
Sheriff Wheeler and Deputy Bowden act to enforce prohibition in Cochise County. Warrants issued for six Pirtleville parties for illegal liquor sale to soldiers. bottles seized as evidence. Prisoners to be arraigned before Judge L. Ockwood tomorrow morning in Douglas.
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Wheeer
Cochine County
Pirtleville
Bowden
Wheeler
Douglas
L Ockwood
Aged Man Rescued From Canal by Quick Action
W C Clark a sixty eight year old Glen dale resident fell into the town canal near van Buren and Second avenue after leaving a car. Blackie Lyman leaped in, pulled him from under the bridge, and with officer Stewart revived him at the police station.
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Phoenix
W. C. Clark
Glendale
Near East
van Buren
Second Avenue
Orral Corner
Blackie Lyman
Lyman
Clark
Corral
Stewart
Sonoita Fair Opens At Sonoita County Fairgrounds
The Santa Cruz County Fair at Sonoita opens October 18 with exhibit placing on day one and judging Friday morning. Friday and Saturday feature programs and square dancing in the afternoons, with camping and water on the grounds. No loose wrecks. campers must picket animals. no bedding provided. eating of cats discussed. Saturday includes a one mile marathon race between Leo Rezebel and W J Ahrens for the Southwest Signal championship.
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Santa Crux County
Sonoita
Leo. Rezebel
12Th Infantry
W. J. Ahrens
Tucson
Wanted energetic 18 to establish permanent business
A terse recruitment ad from Betrett Michigan seeks an energetic 18 year old to start a permanent health and accident insurance business with immediate cash returns and future gains through National Casualty Company. The notice appears in The Weekly Epitaph which promotes county and state news and offers a $2.50 yearly subscription.
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National Casualty Company
Betrett, Mich
Pima candidate urges fixing Benson Cut road link
Dr. A W Parker, candidate for Pima County Supervisor, says the Benson highway is the county’s most important road. He notes the route connects Benson with Tombstone, Bisbee, Douglas, and Rodeo, N. M., with many miles already built and more to complete. He cites low-cost improvements and regional values for Tucson.
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Benson Highway
W. & Baker
Benson
Cochise County
Bonds
Davidson Canyon
Patagonia
Fort Huschucha
Huschucha Mountains
Pima
Vail
Tucson
Democratic Itinerary Outlined by Lowell Campaign
Democratic county candidates tour outlined by Chairman Harry Jennings. The schedule begins Oct 23 from Lowell and visits Douglas Gree son Courtland Pearce Cochise Wilcox San Simon Paradise epache back to Douglas. The tour runs through Oct 31 St David Benson and Nov 1-3 plus Bisbee joins on Nov 6 with Mark Smith.
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Harry Jennings
Lowell
Douglas
Gleeson
Courtland
Pearce
Cochise
Wilcox
Wilcox and
Vicinity
Bowie
San Simon
Paradise
Court rules Sourt law unconstitutional in copper firm case
Judge Wm W Morrow in Phoenix holds the Copper Queen Mining Company suit against the state corporation commission and attorney general unconstitutional. The ruling, joined by Judges Van Fleet and Sawtelle, bars further appeal and bars the law from hindering federal jurisdiction, citing risks to bankruptcy, patent rights, and cross jurisdiction actions.
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of & Corporation
Wm. W. Morrow
Federal Court
Phoenix
Copper Queen
State Corporation Commission
Morrow
van Fleet
Sawtelle
Proposed Divorce Law 18 Not Good One in Arizona
The Arizona article critiques a proposed divorce law 18, noting reduced residence time to six months, with emphasis on avoiding a “divorce scandal.” It questions public support, cites concerns about moral standards, hotel life, and the risk of shallow residence proofs enabling deceitful divorces.
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State of
Arizona
East
Death on Arizona Eastern Train Near Pima
W. J. Owen of Miami and formerly of Safford died by self inflicted gunshot on an Arizona Eastern train between Safford and Pima. A revolver was found in his hand after a shot in the men’s toilet. a Phoenix letter to his wife hinted at failed business ventures. He carried about $4,009 and a bank book indicating funds in Miami. He died about an hour after being removed at Pima. funeral held in Miami.
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Tucson
W. J. Owen
Miami
Safford
Arizona
Pima
Owen
Phoenix
Ceras
Civil cases set for trial in Superior Court
Civil calendar actions set trials and hearings in multiple cases. Simon Brown versus J H Nations slated for Oct 26. United States of Mexico versus Enrique Acosta for Oct 23. J N Statler versus H Kimball Oct 24. Nellie M Griesbach versus Cochise County Oct 25. Walter Finlay versus W H Fisher Oct 16. L S Huish versus The Southeastern Manufacturing Co Oct 26. O L Allen versus F S has Oct 24. William Truax versus Bisbee Cooks and Waiters Union Nov 9. E P Dupen versus Calumet and Arizona Mining Co hearing Oct 25. jury demanded in Clarence Fulton versus Calumet and Arizona Mining Co. Hardy Johnson versus Calumet and Arizona Mining Co hearing Oct 2% and Nov 1 for trial. John Reynolds versus Calumet and Arizona Mining Company hearing Oct 28.
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Simon Brown
J. H. Nations
Gleason Cash Store
Refugio Less
United States of Mexico
Enrique Acosta
Jobn Sipola
Caluetard
Romain Company
J. G. Allard Va
W. E. Harrison and Co
Henry W. Etz
Walter Finlay
O. L. Allen Va. F
William Truax
Bisbee Cooks and Waiters Union
E. P. Dupen
Calumet and Arizona Mining Co
Clarence Fulton
Hardy Johnson
John Reynolds
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Tombstone Epitaph
Giragi Brothers
Tombstone Daily Prospector
Ase
John F. Ross
Ross
New York
Taft
Roosevelt
Uth
OA. Gregs
North Second Street
Marion
Scottsdale
Castoria
Sheriff Wheeler
A. W. Parker
Pima County
Hocratic
Sourt
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