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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1913
Page
2
The Tombstone Epitaph notes it is published every Sunday by the Giragi Brothers and lists subscription rates. It mentions one year and ix months, with single copies available.
Pearce residents report increased activity as the Middle March mining camp plans to resume operations. Visitors include Mrs I W Wallace and Miss Anna Wallace, Mrs L Cunningham from Dos Cabezas, and Mr Wm Gour moving from the Dragoons. The Southern Pacific repairs roads, new houses rise, and much trade supports a banner prospect for Pearce.
A Mexican worker, Insrotino Espias, had his left foot crushed and leg amputated after a misjudged move near Prescott. Reports detail disbandments, arrests for gambling, a missing Tucson machinist, a farmer selling hogs, water discoveries, a child’s meningitis case, and weather events with the season’s first notable rain.
The Calumet and Arizona survey toward the Ajo mines is three-fourths complete. Two lines are under construction with 90 miles and 60 miles completed. Locating engineer R H Jones said supplies and water delays hinder speed. The party numbers 20 men and mines are expected by month end.
In the superior court today Andrew va Plaster was dismissed for want of prosecution. A special venue of fifty trial jurors was ordered to appear Monday September 23 in the court room, with criminal and civil cases with jury demands to be heard. Probate matters were acted on by Judge Lockwood. Judge Frank J Duffy presided in several cases yesterday and returned home this morning.
Spineless cactus, introduced by PC Hainey of Douglas, shows strong growth in Cochise with potential wide adoption in Sulphur Spring valley. Planted in May, the bulb now stands about six inches. heralded as useful fodder for hogs and drought feed. Dr Grator of Tombstone also reports favorable growth in nearby experiments.
Ringling Brothers Circus announces a Tucson engagement on September 15 featuring a $500,000 Joan of Arc spectacle. The show promises a massive production with a 1,200 cast, 600 horses, 400 voices, and elaborate stage effects, aiming to attract thousands and deliver a grand, historic-themed performance.
Governor Hunt named Arizona delegates to the American Mining Congress meeting in Philadelphia October 20 to 24. Appointees include E Britton Gotteberger EB Mille Horton Jones Ch Grimer J L Sizer Joseph P Gaston and others from Bisbee Clifton Dos Cabezas Globe Ajo Mohave and Pima counties. The delegation aims to advance industry issues and attend the congress discussions.
Governor Hunt commuted the sentence of Thomas C. Waddell from fifteen years to four years and six months for aiding in the capture of two escaped convicts from Florence. Waddell, twenty-two, has earned six months credit for good service and was previously commuted in 1910 after aiding authorities in a prior case.
Garland Coffey of Pirtleville narrowly escaped a fatal stabbing when a disruptive Mexican patron lunged with a knife at his place of business. Coffey blocked the blow with his forearm but suffered a deep painful wound. The assailant is held in the Pirtleville jail awaiting bearing.
The Globe chamber of commerce adopted resolutions urging Los Angeles county to join Imperial and San Diego counties in raising California's one third of 75000 dollars for the Yuma bridge project. California’s share was previously appropriated in part but Governor Johnson vetoed the measure. Imperial and San Diego have raised two thirds of their 25000 dollars, and Los Angeles county is now urged to provide the remainder to avoid delays.
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