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Newspaper

Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1914

Page

4

Motorcycle Race May Return From San Diego to Phx

Arizona news notes a potential return of a motorcycle road race between San Diego and Phoenix after negotiations between Phoenix and San Diego clubs. Other items report theft of brass bearings by two youths in Tucson, large cattle shipments to pastures, the death of Douglas Beardwell in Tucson, an assassination attempt on Justice Dillon, Didier Masson leaving Tucson to fight Zeppelins, a fire at a Big Pine Mining Co residence near Prescott, Servians passing through Douglas, and Lee Leslie Canyon flood effects with widespread rain.

Rm San Diego Phos Pix Phenix San Diego Clude Phoenix Club Charlee Fuller Gates Coast Club Pitt & Co Benoits Pategonia Ast Fork Justice of Pesce Thomas B Dillon California Gulch Oro Blanco Tucson Didier Masson France Guaymas Masson Dougles Leslie Laslie Canyon

Sunnyside Booming Door Gets New Manager on 5th Street

Mr L K Kettiewell has taken charge of the Sunnyside Booming Door on 5th Street between Allen and Tough Pot. The building has been renovated and remodeled with everything kept neat and up to date.

L K Kettiewell Sunnyside 5Th Street Allen Toughpot

Freight Rates Under Review By Interstate Board

The Interstate Commerce Commission examiner Henry Thurtell heard arguments on high freight rates from El Paso to Tucson Benson Deming and other Arizona and New Mexico points. George Baker, former Santa Fe clerk, defended the system claiming the Bourbero Pact offers shorter routes and lower intermediate rates aiding price competition.

Seo Francisco el Paso Tucson Benson, Deming Arizona New Mexico Henry Thurtell Fourth Sation Board Interstate ¢Mmerce Commission George Baker Sante Fe

Growth in 1914 1915 cotton gin plant begins operation

The Egyptian Cotton Company’s large Salt River Valley plant starts the 1914 1915 season today with the first bale. The facility has expanded gin count, doubled seed and cake warehouses, and updated safety and comfort features to boost efficiency and economic operation for workers.

Phoco Ar Egyretian Cotton Company Salt River Valley Si Loo

Committeemen to Meet in Douglas for County Tickets

Republican and Progressive County Committees are called to meet in Douglas on Tuesday September 22 to organize, fill officer posts for two years, select members of the county committee, and discuss county tickets. Both parties invite all candidates and taxpayers to attend and decide on potential joint action. Republicans reported 299 voters and Progressives 11 at the precinct.

Som Tolsdey Douglas Gil Brate Gill Eecencil Bsip Dougier

Fragmented OCR Title Teases a Federal Energy Case

The readable fragments imply a federal energy commission matter with references to FERC and related officials. Details are unclear but suggest regulatory action or investigation tied to energy projects or enforcement. Readers should expect formal proceedings or filings.

Friday Race Route Not Chosen For Big Auto Event

Attorney General G P Bollard, called father of the race, says the planned Los Angeles to Phoenix auto race will not run along the anticipated route. He reports no reply to a telegram sent to the promoter in San Diego regarding a $1000 stake and indicates he prefers a different course he deems best.

Los Angele Phoenix G P Bollard Los Angeles Bis San Diego Bay City I Bollerd Shetter

Is Now Advocate Of Short Ballot

Meta dispatch reports David Criemon complained about ballot length at the primary. He says half the ballot slipped into the next booth as he marked his vote. A man was seen marking a tall ballot through a crack. Criemon protested and recovered the long sheet with Democratic candidates, leading him to back a short ballot.

David Criemon Ein Criemon Bertween

Prohibitionists Change Tactics In Arizona Campaign

Phoenix September 18 Leaders of the Arisons Dry campaign reveal a full shift in strategy. The new official argument argues for a drastic amendment granting private consumption limits and allows wine for sacramental use only via unfermented grape juice. The critique cites Kansas and Georgia as参考 cases and notes churches would face restrictions.

Phoenix Arisons Buate Sre Meine Georgia G F Rinehart

Looking For Mrs Eva Colwell in 1910 Inquiry

A US local post office inquiry seeks information about Mrs Eva Colwell who left Caogoo City Colorado in January 1910 and has not been heard from since. She wrote of traveling to a city in Arisons and letters to southwest addresses have been returned. Mr Colwell, a former Wisconsin resident, asks anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts to contact AG Peabody Ir in Wensontosa Wisconsin.

Eva Colwell Caogoo City Colo Colwell Arisons Wisconsin AG Peabody Wensontosa Wiscoapia

Improvements Planned at Fort Huachuca Post

The War Department plans to make Fort Huachuca a full regimental post. About 200000 dollars must be spent on new buildings including officers quarters barracks expansion a light plant and an ice plant. Local contractors prepare bids showing the post’s growing importance and increased staffing.

Fort Huschuee War Department

Registration Opens Today for General Election

Registration is open from today and runs until October 15 for the general election. Those who failed to register between May 4 and August 28 or changed precincts should register now. If assigned to the wrong precinct at the primary, visit a registration officer to cancel and re register in the present precinct.

Acugust

Reduction In Flour Prices Expected After ICC Rate Change

Housewives may see a sizable cut in flour costs due to an Interstate Commerce Commission rate change effective October 1. Estimates by traffic offices indicate a 10 cent drop on 25 pound sacks and 20 cent drop on 50 pound sacks. The new rate will be 65 cents from Colorado points, with current rates at 1.03 from Colorado, 1.08 from Kansas, and 1.13 from Missouri and Nebraska.

Interstate Commerce Commission Traffe Off Colorado Points Kana Missouri Nebraska

New Teacher Added to Tombstone Schools

The Welsett School adds a teacher due to rising attendance. Miss Beay of San Diego is appointed as the new staff member. Enrollment reaches about 100 pupils at Welsett with 65 at the Central Grammar School. Prof Tilford notes smooth counselor work and expected attendance growth with Woods and Miss May Girdlestone. At Walcott School, Elisabeth Axtell is principal with Juavite Westervels and Miss Beer teaching others.

Welsett Sah Svother Beay San Diego Stout Wens Tilford Woods May Girdlestone Walcott School Mire Elisabeth Axtell Juavite Westervels Beer

Back From Douglas and Bisbee News Briefs

Grant Warner returns home from Douglas and speaks with sister Mrs Robert Stimson. Jobo Rook travels to Huson on road matters. City Clerk Lee Wolery remains busy ahead of the October 3 primary election. City Marshal Bravie collects delinquent city taxes due by the 25th. J W Walker and wife return from Bisbee after a brief visit with friends. Porter McDonald cattle inspector for Cochise County resumes duties after inspecting a shipment at Naco. Mrs FN Wolcott and Mrs K Kringle return from El Paso after a short visit.

Lee O P Mary Atd Bravie Porter McDonald Cochise County Naco

Daily Friday Notes From Bisbee And Nearby

Friday’s Daily recalls several local moves with residents returning home from relatives in Pea Stronghold and Douglas. Norman Avell, son of Frances Abell, heads to the University of Arizona in Turcoo for the upcoming term. The city reports 509 feet of new hose installed on the tire cart, improving fire safety as volunteers help maintain minimal loss from Tombstone fires.

Bisbee Parker Pea U. of A Norman Avell Frances Abell Gibson Abstract Company Turcoo University of Arizona Bravo Tombstone

Prohibition candidates speak at Arizona rally

An audience listened to Eugene Chale, prohibition candidate for senator, outline national liquor policy and a state constitutional amendment. Mrs Grady Gammage followed, praising the amendment, attacking opponent Mark Smith, and endorsing Chale’s temperance leadership for November election. Pearl Buckingham led temperance songs.

Eugene Chale S Peak Chafio Washington Arizona Grady Gammage Gammage Mark Smith Chefio Pearl Buckingham Gang

Wanted to buy live Gila monsters and roakers

Wanted to buy live Gila monsters and roaker. Two dollars paid for live Gila monsters and from twenty five to seventy five cents for snakes. Address Earl V. Sande Tombstone PO Box 337 Ady.

Calop Earl V. Sande Tombstone Ady

Sugar Freight Rates to Drop in Arizona Says Telegram

A Phoenix dispatch reports a promised saving in sugar costs for Arizona consumers. Commissioner Jones relays an announcement from the Southern Pacific freight bureau and the State fo transport about a rate reduction of 55 cents per hundred pounds, effective November 15, with further declines possible.

Phoenix Enyai Arizona Contumere Jones San Francisco Thas Southern Pacific State

Visiting in Phoenix Huebies Takes Auto Firm Post

The Phoenix Gazette notes DB Huebies arrives to manage Hunteman and Hotchkies Overlaid Automobile Co. They plan a temporary office at 301-203 North Central avenue while the permanent location is prepared. The local agency promotes Overland vehicles and trucks as it reorganizes its sales operation.

Phoenix Gazette DB Huebies Phoenix DB Hotehtine Paper Inteod Cochise

Farewell party for Catherine Goodbooy headlined town gathering

A farewell party for Catherine Goodbooy, leaving for Los Angeles to study, drew a crowd of young people at the Goodbooy residence with music, games and refreshments. Other notes record bids for local offices, petition filings on the Non-Partisan ticket, and visits by traders and paper company reps amid wartime conditions.

Reedenes Sire F W Goodbooy Catherine Los Angeles Ackew Zellerbach Paper Company Yeaterday

Court Cases Filed In Superior Court

Suit numbers list divorce actions for Mary Schnarr and L Schnarr, Lola Hart, Koealie Martin and J Mar, A Saushoro and 4 strom, plus an appeal from J P court for W Munda and A Wood. Also guardianship petitions for minor Cristoe Cantas and N Davidovich with notices to creditors and letters of administration.

Mary Schnarr Schnarr Lola Hart Koealie Martin Ve W Munda Ve Wood J P Court

Will Take Up Cactus Ranch in Arizona Land Deal

Frederick Wythe of Vecki & Wythe seeks to take up government land in Arizona after Walter Stobneon spotted a suitable area for a cactus ranch. The firm has government permission to occupy twelve sections about 7,680 acres at $1.25 per acre, with conditions to make good.

Walter Stobneon Frederick Wythe Vecki & Wythe Arizona San Francioso

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