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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1919
Page
6
The article reports on government appeals to boost manganese mining, urging national action to stabilize production. It notes miners invested heavily, produced ore, but falling metal prices reduce market demand and raise concerns for workers and communities.
The defense in the million dollar libel suit filed by Samuel C Pandotto against eight Arizona banks was continued by stipulation to February 2 in Phoenix. Legal procedural notes indicate extended preparation across the state and pending requirements for service and publication of notices.
The Paradise killing case centers on Aasistant County Atarmer Ad Me Kelligan and sheriff J day of issres. Witnesses describe the night shooting near New Mewcan and the nearby Bagites area. The dead man, a husband with five children, and Chenoweth Tweever, who left three wives and one child, are key figures. The report notes no recoveries and ongoing questions about the shooter.
Phoenix January 28 the corporation commission will open an inquiry into the affairs of the defunct United China Oil and Refining company and may seek criminal proceedings if a basis is found. Governor Campbell was informed via a Betts letter noting complaints and alleged irregularities from receiver E C Suman of Prescott. A stockholders meeting in Bisbee on January 22 appointed a committee to investigate the company.
The Minnesota Supreme Court election looms as key in a nationwide dispute over Postmaster General Burleson’s orders on telephone tolls and rates. Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph reports awaiting the court decision to determine whether carriers must comply or can resist through legal action.
Fragmented OCR describes disputed border areas near Utah and the Grand Canyon with references to Arizona taxation, Utah residents, and territorial ambitions. Mentions Governor and regional figures unclear due to errors.
Governor Campbell announces readiness to convene a special session of the state legislature to press immediate highway and road program actions. He cites urgent employment needs and potential bond elections to fund road projects, with delegates convening for the incident conference.
A report from El Paso dated January 24 notes many motorists traveling from California report the Yuma to Phoenix segment as very poor. Parker cutoff and Benson to Wall sections are criticized, while Tombstone to Douglas and Doughs Bisbee routes are praised with some caveats. Drivers cite missing signs in Phoenix and Deming as a key difficulty.
Jeanette Viole Stark daughter of Mr and Mrs W Stark born Genoa Bluffs Iowa July 5 1835 died Tombstone Arizona January 10 19. Her education included Wisconsin California and Arizona with a life of church work and service. Survived by parents a brother Ken Lewis Stark a sister Saidee and Mildred. Community mourns and offers heartfelt sympathy.
The Tungsten Reef Mining Company, owning claims in the Hus chuca mountains 16 miles south of Hereford, is installing a mill for ore concentration. It is expected to operate when mining resumes, likely in February. Crushers and boilers have arrived, and a water pipeline is being laid from springs with company water rights. Underground work paused by late November snowfalls and should restart with warm weather.
Liberty bonds will be accepted instead of cash in the upcoming relief drive for the Near East. The National Committee recommends this to avoid depleting life-saving funds and to prevent market disruption while ensuring bonds serve as security in transactions abroad.
A report describes an inventor named Hoenix Men creating an agricultural machine. Details mention a tractor component, stalk cutting, and a design aimed at easing harvest tasks. The piece notes uncertainty about patenting the crude invention and frames it as a time saving device.
At a Copper Queen dispensary session last night the grievance committees of Copper Queen and C. and A. selected Sam Verran to represent Bisbee at Secretary of Labor Wilsons conference in Washington next Friday to discuss securing better working conditions during the readjustment period. Padgona Gunn Thompson Co purchases Three Ri mine for $750000.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio promises one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A W Gleason witnesses. Company touts internal blood-borne action and offers testimonials for free.
State of Arizona via the US Land Office in Phoenix announces selections under the 1919 Act for agricultural and mechanical lands. Notices list township and range details, tracts, and requirement for five weeks of publication with protests or contests accepted before final approval. Names of officials and dates appear in the public notice.
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