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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1916
Page
4
The first regular session of Tombstone's new City Council pledged businesslike governance, immediate street improvements, and a funded plan to crown main streets. The panel will install dummy policemen at main corners, codify ordinances for easy reference, and push civic progress this year to benefit taxpayers and property owners.
A quaint lyric urges readers to value their own small town over wealthier, larger places. It extols neighbors, contentment, and friendship as the town’s true riches, ending with the claim that a small town is the best kind of town.
A Clifton mining town humorist links the prohibition surge to big money funneled to liquor houses. He uses playful calculations to claim booze flow could buy many Fords, fuel two men for decades, and light up Africa, while suggesting the booze trade funds a local bridge project and road repairs.
A freight train wreck near Thatcher, Arizona, about 4 10 this morning left eight cars derailed, with one oil car leaving the track and causing eleven cars to telescope. Injured workers were taken to a county hospital after救a lengthy rescue. The train, bound for Globe via Mt Bowie, carried lumber and mining goods. The cause was likely a broken journal on an oil car.
Phoenix Dec. 4 The state land commission filed three more lists of selections under the enabling act totaling 10 12426.96 acres. Two lists benefit normal schools comprising land in townships 9 and 10 south range 19 east totaling 1 226 acres. The third list pays principal and accrued interest on bonds in Yavapai Conconino Maricopa and Pima counties totaling 2200.96 acres in township 10 south range 13 east.
Monday evening a Buick plunged from Holman hill north of York, injuring Walter Hutchins and A Wayne of Duncan. Wayne was trapped beneath the car as it fell twenty feet after a rescue jack. Hutchins crawled for help, Wayne survived, Hutchins ill for some time.
In Tucson on December 2, Wells Fargo Express continues to handle personal liquor shipments while former time limited orders for Arizona are canceled. Southern Pacific has refused shipments since Thursday with no change in stance. Reports from Kansas City say Schiller Bros have begun injunctions to compel Wells Fargo to accept liquor shipments until the dry law takes effect.
A large number of applicants filed for citizenship ahead of a March hearing. The list of thirty five new names includes EM Tilton, RS Me wll, DC Nagle, and others. The first case is Mike Connors charged with the murder of Young Davis at Dowels, with trial likely consuming three days due to many witnesses.
In Superior Court the venire appeared except for a few absent as the State v Mike Connors moved to trial but was postponed until tomorrow after a defense motion for a full panel. Herculano Ortiz pled guilty to grand larceny and faces sentencing on the 11th. Luke Short’s case set for the 12th. Three bootlegging pleas were entered with sentences: WE Walker 14 months and $25, J H Reynolds 6 months and $25, U S French two years suspended pending appeal. French, jailed awaiting appeal, is a test case with pardon board recommendations expected for release.
County Farm Advisor A L Paschal spoke at Brophy school house about crop rotation results from experiment stations and prairie dog control. He urged a homesteader canvass to gauge infestation and potential joint action. A follow up meeting set for December 9 with plans to purchase treatment at about eight cents per acre.
Official returns canvassed show P. Osborn leading Arizona Democrats with 10 78 votes and Carl Hayden atop the national ticket in the state. Hayden total 13 01 more than Osborn, but Osborn wins Apache Navajo Mohave Pima and Greenlief counties. Cochise County results list Hughes 6196 Rose 6996 Sparks 6057 Krebs 5982. Total Arizona vote about 60 000.
Constable Sam Hayhurst of Douglas arrived in the city today on sheriff business, traveling under police auspices. The visit accompanies ongoing municipal matters requiring coordination with local authorities.
Johnson Dec 4 The social event backed by Knights and Ladies of Security featured a Thanksgiving basket social and dance lasting into the early hours. Music by the Johnson orchestra filled the theater floor, drawing Winkde and locals to enjoy festive humor, with prizes and auctioneering adding to the lively evening.
Judge William Enimore Cooper of Pima County Superior Court died Saturday afternoon at his home on Sixth Street after months of illness and confinement. He was the first superior judge in Pima County and the first sworn after Arizona's statehood, widely respected for his long service and faultless public record.
James of the Superior Court notes declarations of intent to become citizens over seven years old are invalid and new declarations must be filed. Judge Lockwood and Judge Sawtelle affirm the ruling. Those seeking citizenship next March should submit final applications this week or risk missing the deadline.
Bisbee residents tell of a defunct Levy Bros brokerage swindling about $200,000. Sam and Max Levy were arrested in Denver by federal officers on a mail fraud charge. A preliminary hearing is set for the 15th. Each brother posted $2,500 bonds and may resist extradition to Arizona.
Tony Leon arrived back today after a several day stay in El Paso where he conducted meetings and inspected facilities. The visit followed prior engagements and included remarks on regional developments.
Large cattle movement to the valley from Northern Arizona will begin in about ten days. Santa Fe reports 3000 to 4000 head coming via Winslow and Holbrook, fattened by John Norton. Hog shipments total about 2000 head to Los Angeles and San Diego with 20 carloads sent. Sheep are being fattened in the valley and slated for coast markets by mid February per Santa Fe advisories.
In Phoenix on December 6 the secretary of state certified Thomas E Campbell a Republican governor with 27 976 votes while Governor Hunt had 27 048. Hunt filed a superior court contest alleging illegal ballots counted for Campbell in every precinct and ballots cast for Hunt not counted. Inspectors to be named by contestant, the contest, and the court. Homer Ro Wood of Prescott named as contestant inspector. Court to hear tomorrow morning as ballots from the election are brought to Maricopa County.
A boy named aiihard Davis, son of Ras Davis, was seriously injured at the local school grounds on Wednesday afternoon when a batter’s bat flew from the hitter and struck him in the stomach. He was taken home with fears of internal injuries.
Obituary notes the death of Rev Albert Amundsen pastor of the First Congregational Church of Tombstone in Rochester Minnesota on Sunday November 26. The church committee praises his Christian character scholarly attainments temperance advocacy and patient uncomplaining temper and extends deep sympathy to the bereaved family.
Labor leader Frank M. Craig was found guilty of violating the city antipicketing ordinance in police court. Judge Thomas imposed a $10 fine and an appeal to the superior court was filed by attorney Struckmeyer for labor interests.
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