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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1914
Page
3
A lively Tombstone Chronicle style recap notes teachers in Case Grande, upsets from floods at Fairbank and Benson, bear scalps bounty, bridge washouts, taxes, a coroner report on Kemmle, troop movements, and local business updates. It mentions public works, mail service, and regional attitudes during the period.
Special Session Chairman August Hickey and members Jobo Book and William Rigge convened to discuss tax levies for the expense budget and bids to purchase corrugated culverts for Corhice road work. Godfrey of Tombstone named Justice of the Peace, replacing resigned D W McFarland. Local activity notes describe ongoing ore work, development at Copper Queen, and planned crew shifts. wholesale sugar and flour deliveries arrive to sustain supplies amid European war.
Tuesday’s Daily reports a poker escapade led to fines for participants and a county attorney. The chronicle covers job changes, visits, parades, accidents, and business notes across Tombstone and nearby towns, including Bisbee and Douglas, with campaign stops and local development updates.
Utah mining operators win government action to sustain western silver output through smelters. Officials say arrangements will allow purchase of silver after a market drop, with daily quotes to be averaged over prior days.
Wednesday DJ McNeil demands payment for use of his property at the city water works site. Bashford and Ashman owe the property, and the matter is referred to the building committee. Scouts in town report from Rocker speak English, Fry's gallery crowds gather, and a storm damage repair bill totals about 300 dollars. Adolph Coles planned to move toward Heschoes mountains but stayed due to river conditions. Cole Herring left Tacson and was driven to Benson. private conveyance may be used to reach Benson.
Ida Veo Dyke seeks an injunction against the Arisons Corporation Commission in a case before Judge Whantelie and Judge Morrow with Judge Fleet, represented by Stonewell and Ling. the action contests the validity of the act creating the commission. Phoenix Got Honors at the Douglas rifle shoot as Phoenix carried the honors, the club’s Sergeant Jackson McHee won the prize for highest score while Ninth cavalry served. Tucson Douglas and Blabee failed to place.
Six smallpox cases reported in the Bisbee district with all under quarantine. Two cases of infantile paralysis also broke out. Health authorities say the situation is under control, quarantines enforced, pest houses opened, and vaccination underway.
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