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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1912
Page
3
A jumble of real property deeds mortgages leases and chattel transfers showing multiple parties across Douglas Bisbee and surrounding areas. Transactions include warranty deeds mortgages to and from individuals and firms, car and horse transfers, trust deeds on property, and various releases and assignments. Several named persons and entities appear with property notes and dates around 1912.
The town's regular session in Castle Hall hears witnesses in the Grenard Caretto water dispute linked to Bisbee sewer issues. Local officials, attorneys, and visitors from Bisbee and Tombstone attend. A busy court calendar includes eight to ten subpoenas, with J S Williams and E J Flannigan among attendees.
The Thirteenth Cavalry under Colonel C A Hatfield arrives from Fort Riley bringing about 4 000 troops under General E Z Breen along the Texas New Mexico Arizona border. Troops detrain at Lewis Springs Arizona and proceed to Fort Huachuca while 841 remain at Fort Bliss. The unit travels with mounts hospital, headquarters and a machine platoon.
Cochise County commissioners met in session to certify primary election results. Torres holds a county majority, likely securing one of the three state presidential electors. Bull Moose Party improves GOP margin nearly three to one. Numerous precinct officers and several presidential electors across parties listed, including Hayden and Camptelle as representatives in congress and various Socialist electors named.
Partial OCR list shows Republican and Progressive candidates across Cochise and surrounding towns including Tombstone Willcox Mesa Benson San Simon and Bisbee with names such as A Leroy Herbert Warmington Jac ob Schmid Richard E Thomas Leon rd Warmington W Rath Geo E hrysler John S Williams W J White and many others. Socialist JN Morrisoo listed for Benson.
A Copper Queen mining camp in Oral Mayer experienced an electrical disruption as the Arizona Power company cut current. The big compressor and hoist began operation abnormally after the outage, causing concern about the factory’s safety and production continuity.
Tuesday arrivals include Mise Mary Pistonetti visiting relatives. Pete Jehnann and other witnesses from Paul in town for court matters. The Batacomari water rights case draws attention with many from the Babacomari in Tombstone. Several prominent locals and visitors including J J Pool, Frank Jaeger, Frank Ramsay, Sack White, and Judge E P Larriey appear in court or on property matters. Scarlet fever cases quarantined in Warren. primary voting turnout low with many not registered.
Roosevelt spoke in Phoenix and Tucson promising a special session of Congress to advance the progressive human self care plank and reclamation of arid lands. He urged Southern Democrats to support the Progressive cause while noting bosses backing Wilson. He planned an Albuquerque stop after New Mexico.
Local classifieds advertise German imported prize winning Homers for sale. Inside parlor show includes teabien performances while outside various Plymouth rock Homers named HB, Krebe, Tombetors are listed along with a location in Arizona.
Eighty elk are to be shipped from Yellowstone National Park and released in northern Arizona. State health officer Dr Looney has led a movement to stock the forests and hills of Arizona. The interior department consent is needed and Arizona must cover transportation costs. The Yellowstone commander advises limiting shipments to no more than forty elk per car.
Sheriff D Adams of Phoenix sues Marienpa county in superior court over July salary of 841.66 after a legislative salary fix. The board of supervisors says the act may override its $5000 annual pay, leaving a monthly shortfall of 332. The board calls the suit a friendly action to determine legislative intent and avoid bond liability for overpayment.
J T MacArthur of MacArthur Brothers, contractor on the Fairbank to Tucson extension, believes the El Paso and Southwestern will begin construction of the Tucson to Globe and Miami extension soon. The claim centers on the next step in the Southwestern railroad’s expansion plans.
The State Tax Commission in Phoenix will take several days to determine the gross receipts of express companies in Arizona. Under 140 law the commission has until the first Monday in October to set a date for assessment. Express firms will be taxed five percent of gross receipts, raising funds from railroad transportation services.
Southern Pacific will handle about 5000 head of cattle this fall as shipments go east from Arizona. G. J. Hickey, assistant superintendent of the Tucson division, notes the large movement. The plan is to start in about a month with about 1500 cars, each carrying around 90 cows, and traffic on the Tacon division has been rising. Shippers expect no trouble obtaining cars for the shipments.
An 18 month old child of Mr and Mrs Nick Refaciovich in Bisbee has been labeled by health authorities as strongly suspicious of infantile paralysis. The child woke with a sore throat and left arm paralysis but shows no other symptoms and otherwise appears well.
A stream of notable visitors greets Tombstone including Miss Rather Carry, H. K. Strest, and Steve Roemer of Arizona. Reports include mining intrigue with a $5000 reward for tuition theft, bullion details valued over 25000, and updates on residents Frank Winters, C B Tarbell, and La Princesa Mining near Chihuehua.
General Sanjinez, commander of Federal forces in Sonora, warned against crossing troops into Mexico to protect Americans. He said such a step would provoke widespread resentment and risk safety for both Mexicans and Americans. He claimed Sonora is under control and urged Americans not to return yet until safety is guaranteed.
Partial primary returns from Phoenix show E A Tovrea of Bisbee leaping from sixth to third in the Democratic presidential nomination race. Strong home county vote boosts his standing, ahead of Lysander Spooner, John R Hampton, and George Babbitt. Remaining tallies list Wiley E Jones, W T Webb, A Torres, George Babbitt, Hampton, Osbandy, O'Conner.
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