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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1912
Page
2
The Prospector prints a Christmas greeting and notes on aging, Arizona growth, and persistent climate. It cites post office franking abuses, a truck robbery with a stolen safe, and a Mexican city excavation suggesting Chinese natives, alongside political humor about leap year and a White House cow.
In Tucson a city council meeting Friday night approved a plan to add a reservoir to the city water system via bonds. The discussion followed neighboring state reports about political leaflets and hoaxes, while crime and public safety items appeared from Prescott to Globe including fines for juvenile truancy and weapon carry. News notes also mention mining deals, public notices, smallpox cases, and the westward Santa Fe train service expansion.
Phelps Dodge & Co declares a quarterly dividend of 2 percent with an extra 3 per share, up from prior 2.50 and 2. Last summer an extra 2 was planned. The company expects total dividends of 150 per share this year, up from 6 last year. By month end copper production reaches 146,100,000 pounds with additional marketing of about 53,000,000 pounds for Calumet and Aran Mong Co. Paeloe Dede group remains third largest metal market holder, with only United Metal Selling Co and American Smelting & Refining Co ahead. Earnings may exceed 22 per share for the year, a historic first for the firm.
Egyptian cotton yield valued at thirty talers from 16 acres at Seeston will ship to an eastern thread firm at 22 cents per pound. Thread manufacturers seek long fiber cotton, scarce in the United States. An Indian on a reservation reports 1250 pounds from 140 acres. seed cotton could add $20 to $25. A new system at Becaton Birty farm allocates ten acre plots for student farmers splitting time between school and farming. Next year more techs to be turned over to the boys.
Doctor Ambrosy and Alexander ile Neil bought 30 acres four miles northwest of Tucson to start an imported hog operation. The project aims to raise a new hog breed from Australia called the "tmulesfeoted hog" to combat hog cholera and produce pork chops competitive with existing markets. Researchers hope the venture succeeds and spurs future hog raising in the southeast region.
Petition circulated in Douglas seeks a full pardon for Dee Williams a former Douglas saloonist linked to a wounded policeman incident from about three years ago The petition will be sent to Governor Hust next week recalling a prior pardon attempt by George U Young while territorial secretary and noting Williams current whereabouts are unknown.
The state legislature will convene in late January or early February for a prolonged special session to revise part of the state law code. Governor George Hant appointed Sim L Pattre of Toronto to lead the work with a task force that aims to report when the legislature meets. President M.G Criff expects about ten months of work to modernize statutes, with heavy debate over mining taxes and general tax law revisions.
The Assessors Association of the state plans a January 13 meeting in Yuma at the courthouse central courtroom. Delegates from across Arizona will attend to discuss tax matters and assess impediments, with a plan to seek new state laws on general taxation.
In Fort Huachuca changes troop assignments and command. Captain Lindesay transfers to a Philippines regiment. Captain C U Smith commands two troops at Nogales and moves to the Filthe Cavalry to accompany the Fourth to Honolulu and back. Lieutenant Gerdenhire moves from Nogales to Hepolula with the regiment. Two Fourth troops remain at Huachuca, while the other two rejoin at San Francisco.
Cananea workers, about 190 at peak, end a strike after Gov. Padilla’s mediation. Company bows to some demands, resuming across sections while officers arrest a few leaders and detain others in prison. Eight hour day and wage rise sought but not all demands granted. Authorities report no new disorder.
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