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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1914
Page
3
Fragmentary entry notes possessory claim involving Prather on land and Simpson et ux to B Norris mortgage, five stock, and Burroughs Editing Machine Co. unclear dates or full context. mentions Larricu et al to W Cowan and 2500 O&A Min Coto Burroughs.
A historical recap notes turquoise population lingered, bridge repairs near Watervale after a heavy reign, plus a wild day on Fremont street. Oro Negro stage team leaders escaped without damage as horses raged. locals discuss social events, commerce, and city life including honey shipments, fruit sales, and temperance debates.
Monday’s Daily notes Ossie Nogales editor switches allegiance to the Democratic Party amid a national election shift, citing Theodore Roosevelt’s stance as the GOP candidate in 1916 and aligning with Democratic ranks. The report mentions local political movement and editor’s rationale.
From Douglas came Mrs Minnie Linte a Democratic candidate for County School Superintendent to Tombstone for a campaign swing. She will visit all districts before the primaries and hopes for victory with broad support while meeting residents and outlining plans.
A special report notes that Cochise and surrounding routes are generally good. Major stretches from Pearce to Tombstone and Tombstone to Fairbank show few washouts, with modest repairs needed, and drainage improvements cited as key to staying in excellent condition.
A Phoenix proposal to dam the Little Colorado River near Tolehsco to supply power to Globe, Ray, and Hayden includes six mile transmission lines and new power houses. A San Francisco engineer sought government permission, submitting mass of documents and blueprints at the U.S. land office.
The second day of the state tax conference opened in Prescott with assessors, experts, and officials from every county. Prominent participants include Howell Jones of Chicago land commissioner of Santa Fe, W E Homer of Denver tax agent for Mountsie States Telegraph, and F A Wilde president of Desert Power and Water Company of Kingman. Assessments begin with Apache, alphabetically, with the conference expected to run to week’s end.
Senator Marcus A Smith says a limited number of the last Agricultural Year Book editions are available for distribution. He will furnish a copy to applicants mailed to the United States Senate in Washington DC. The publication is valuable to those engaged in agricultural pursuits.
Washington dispatch reports the nomination of several Arizona postmasters including Ida F Carty of Fore Huachuc and LD Redfield of Benson with others such as John Towner Nec and E W Phillipe Hay doo listed among nominees.
Phoenix dispatch reports Mark Smith and Reese Ling may not be the only Democrats seeking the U.S. Senate nomination as Harry A Davis of Phoenix is expected to enter the race next week.
The Clerk’s Office lists several residents declaring intent to become U S citizens: Michael Walters Owen Gilon Jobo Currid Jas Dane leary and Manuel Arinea. Also notes visits and upcoming events including a July 7 Temperance talk by Jam W Shenk in Tombstone and local registration reminders.
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