Slaughter ranch murder trial backs key fingerprint evidence
In Bisbee two Mexican defendants Manuel Garcia and Jose Perez face murder charges for Jess Fisher's death at Slaughter ranch on May 4. Witnesses including Mrs. Slaughter and Miss Stowe testified with fingerprint analysis and blood evidence tying the defendants to the scene. Court noted expert fingerprint testimony and possible jury deliberation by tomorrow noon despite defense objections.
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Manuel Garcia
Jose Perez
Jess Fisher
Slaughter
George W Stevens
John Slaughter
Miss Stowe
Garcia
Perez
Douglas
Murchison
FP. McDonald
Cochise County
Moon
Attorne
W A. Greene
Fisher
Trea
John H. Slaughter
John Igo
Wm. Appel
A. B. Murchison
Fred Moore
Appel
Billy Fourr
Con Mable
First National Bank to Get Receiver
A typewritten door notice states A B McCans is appointed special national bank examiner to take charge of the First National Bank of Tombstone which failed to open August 19. The notice also mentions Mrs Costello, bank president, being recalled to Washington and the receiver's arrival date remains unknown until he arrives from Washington.
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First Nations Bank of Tombstone
A. B. McCans
Special National Bank Examiner
H. T. Jernigan
McCans
Isilso
Capcenieey
Costello
Washington
Comptroller of
National Banks
Eceiver
Cochise Hall Nears Completion at University of Arizona
Sept 2 Tucson Cochise Hall, largest men dorm on campus, rushes to finish first floor by Sept 16 registration day. Three story red brick building features Grecian porte, a grand social hall with a marble fireplace, built in fixtures, two clothes closets per room, and sleeping porches between rooms. Bathing and toilet facilities planned on every floor. All dormitories to open Sept 15 with first meals served Sept 16.
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Tochise Hall
Tucson
Cochise Hall
University of Arizona
Cochise
Arizona May Join In Fight For Low Rates
Phoenix Sept 2 D F Johnson chairman of the state corporation commission said the Arizona panel would aid any eastern states effort to curb freight rate increases. He noted only dispatches as information and expected attention to agricultural rates as roads revert to private ownership. Johnson indicated no formal notice had been received.
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Phoenix
D. F. Johnson
State Corporation Commission
Oliver Shoup
Colorado
Estern
Arizona Commission
Johnson
Johnson Smatumae
Interstate Commerce Commission
Freight Rates Slashed in October by Railroads
A university resolution from the University of Arizona faculty mourns Colonel Cal Epes Randolph chancellor and praises his public service. It announces forthcoming freight rate reductions on westbound traffic from 106 22 to 90 cents per 100 pounds for 100 pounds minimum, with a lower minimum weight and a special rate to Chicago and western points, subject to east of Chicago line concurrence.
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Cal
Epes Randolph
San Francisco
University of Arizona
Dons
W. G. Barnwell
Ute
Great Southwest
Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Randolph
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Pointe West
White Mule Party Ends in Fatal Double Shooting
Pedro Santos was killed by Raymon Rea at Rea’s Grover canyon home in Miami. After firing from a window, Rea fled on horseback but was captured by a posse led by Deputy Bill Rose about an hour later. Both men worked for Miami Copper Co. The party celebrating Rea’s birthday reportedly featured large amounts of White mule. Santos planned to report to the Miami Copper concentrator when he accepted a drink invitation and was shot through the window.
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Miami
Pedro Santos
Raymon Rea
Grover Canyon
Rea
Bill Rose
Santos
Miami Copper Company
Miami Copper Concentrator
Actiot
Agua Prieta Plans Independence Day Festivities
Agua Prieta, Sept 1 information shows preparations for September 16 independence day events. A committee including Pablo Gonzales Antonio Rivera and Miguel Apalatgul will organize speeches a bull fight a street carnival and fireworks. The new presidente Ismael Trevino will be installed during the celebration marking Mexico’s 1810 independence anniversary.
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Douglas
Agua Prieta
Mexico
Spain
Hildago
Hilldago
Pablo Gonzales
Miguel Apalatgul
Ismael Trevino
Berner Appointment Officially Approved In Arizona
Sept 1 Treasury confirms Harry E Berner named special deputy collector of customs for the Arizona district. Assistant Secretary Wadsworth consents and notifies Berner. Sheriff Hood received a government service card inviting him to attend Nichan Martins hanging September 9 1821 at 5 am Florence State Penitentiary.
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Nogales
United States Treasury Department
Harry E. Berner
Arizona
Florence State Penitentiary
Thomas Rynning
State Penitentiary
Hood
Nichan Martin
Arizona State Penitentiary
Florence
Ariz
Martin
Prescott
Fire destroys alfalfa feed on B. V. Collinson farm
In Yuma on September 2 a fire destroyed alfalfa feed from about 75 acres owned by B. V. Collinson near Twelfth Street. Early reports gave no cause and estimated losses at around $3,000. Neighbors say origin is unknown. Sheriff Hood later showed off a local Father’s Day greased pig event planned for Labor Day.
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Yuma
B. V. Collinson Avenue
Twelfth Street
Oil Tank Truck Destroyed by Fire Near Phoenix
Fire near Phoenix damaged an oil tanker from Rio Grande Oil about 6 pm yesterday eight miles northwest on Glen Vale road. Driver WoL Lee narrowly escaped as the truck rolled down a grade, saving a nearby filling station. about 260 gallons of gasoline valued at 2000 dollars were lost with no injuries.
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Phoenix
Sept
Rio Grande OM Company
Glen- Vale
Wol. Lee
Rio Grande Oil Company
Reparation for Excessive Rates in Southwest Cotton Trade
Phoenix September 1 The state corporation commission on its own motion ordered Mohison Topeka and Santa Fe and Arizona Eastern to compensate Southwest Cotton Company for overcharges. Overcharges included 13.01 on cotton moves from Peoria Glendale to Phoenix and 2.0 on cottonseed from Goodyear to Phoenix via P and S Junction. Reparation aims to restore charges to class A rate and minimum 60,000 pounds.
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Phoenix
State Corporation Commission
Mohison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Arizona Esttern
Southwest Cottons Company
Peoria
Glendale
Arizona
Goodyear
48th Infantry to entrain for Camp Travis in mid September
Douglas Sept 1 report says the 48th Infantry will entrain for Camp Travis around September 15, joining the Ninth at the camp. A small Remnant remains at Camp Harry J Jones while the First Cavalry is expected to reach full strength at about 1000 men. Transport funds have delayed the move.
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Douglas
48Th Infantry
Travis
Ninth Infantry
Harry J Jones
48Th
Government Auction Of Army Horses At Fort Bliss
Announcement of an auction sale of army horses and mules at Fort Bliss remount station El Paso Texas on September 9 30 AM. Offered 421 draft mules 7 draft horses and 47 cavalry horses. Sales cash or certified checks with railroads arranging ample cars for immediate shipment.
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Fort Bliss
el Paso
Texas
HOUSES ARE SCARCE AROUND BENSON AS HOUSING DEMAND GROWS
Sept. 1 reports show Benton faces a housing shortage amid growing demand tied to expected Charleston dam construction. Visitors share the same concern, seeking rental homes but finding none. Citizens urge immediate action to prevent Benson’s stagnation and bolster growth once bonds pass.
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Benton
Charleston
Benson
Diesel engines arrive for Bisbee concentrator power house
Arrival of the first batch of 32 diesel engines from Chicago marks the start of work at the Bisbee concentrator power house. Workmen began unloading cars yesterday morning, with the rest expected to arrive during the coming week.
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Bisbee
Chicago
MAY ERECT PLANT TO TREAT SILVER ORE NEAR GLOBE
Reported plans in Globe detail a chemist from Inspiration Copper who may build a 10 to 20 ton leaching plant near Rambo and Quartzite to treat chloride silver ores. Locals Dan Rose and others note rising ore gains at Paul Jones and Fame mines, with potential to spur wider mining if a mill is established.
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GLOBE
Brockman
Inspiration
Convalidated Copper Company
Rambo
Dan Rose
Paul Jones
Maehand
Willis Bara
Fame
Dan
Paul ‘Jones
Jdump
Von Kleinsmid Offered Denver University Post
Rufus Bernhard von KleinSmid, president of the University of Arizona since 1914, denied a formal tender for the Denver University chancellorship. He said no formal offer had been made and would consider one if issued, noting Denver’s strong institutional reputation.
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Trater
France
University of Arizona
Tucson
Associated Press
University of Denver
Rufus Bernhard von KleinSmid
von KleinSmid
Escent
Denvernstitution
Mexicans Deny They Killed Jess Fisher
Continued from Page One the defense questioned how the cord affected the wrists of the defendants and the time of arrival of the two. His wife testified to incidents at their home. Wal Stevens was recalled by the defense, repeating yesterday’s testimony. Court adjourned at five with still substantial testimony remaining. jury deliberation expected Tuesday afternoon.
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Wal
Stevens
Copper revival plans teased by Dr Ricketts in Bisbee
Dr L D Ricketts says activity in copper production will revive in January as mining and metallurgy reports. He met with D J Roberts of El Paso smelting works who notes west Texas mines expect to resume operations early next year amid strong silver and lead markets.
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Great Britain
Ricketts
Bisbee
D. 3. Roberts
EL Paso
Roberts
West Texas
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