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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1917

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Arizona State Loan Board convenes during February meetings

Phoenix February reports state loan board meetings begin this year with Governor Campbell presiding. The board approved overall loans as several hundred applicants are on file. Farmers need funds now, with actions timed for peak demand. Also attending were Secretary Osborn Attorney General Wiley Jones and Treasurer David F. Johnson.

Phoenix Covenor Thomas B. Tampbell Yesterdas Campbell Osborn Wiley Jones David F. Johnson

Calf theft case ends with state departure order

Tina Fepie of Bowie was brought to the county seat by Constable Jud Prewitt on a calf theft charge against Riggs Cattle. The cake was dismissed at the request of John Riges. Maple was discharged after a severe reprimand and ordered to leave the state.

Tina Fepie Bowie Jud Prewitt Riggs Cattle Company John Riges Ai. Veple Juder Fowler

Tucson Chief of Police Bribe Trial In Closed Hearing

Tucson February 10 Eaan Mills faced trial on charges of accepting a bribe to protect prostitution. The hearing was closed to the public by mutual agreement of County Attorney Moore and defense counsel John T Hughes, with Mills held on $1000 bond for trial in the superior court.

Tucson Eaan Mills Moore John T. Hughes Justice Peage Mitts

Shriners Toasting Sands for February 22

Phoenix dispatch reports Shriners heat the sands for a February 22 toast to support the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Justrious Potentate Henry A Morgan and Shirley Christy plan the event, with the new fry toasted to a travel ale on the date.

Phoenix el Zarihah Mystic Shrine Justrious Henry A Morgan Shirley Christy

Oylons Work Overtime On Budget In Arizona Legislature

In Phoenix on February 16 the Arizona House debated budget cuts to stenographers and other offices. Officials argued losses harm reporters and staff. Osborn explained long hours, while contingent expenses rose from 1500 to 2500 dollars. Path through bills included a state patrol bill and lumping Farish’s appropriation.

Phoenix Ery Morrill Ueattine Loys Osborn Kirk Miller Board of Par Lone Miller Thomas EK. Farish Farish Mallory Pima Texas Rangers Arizona Eddy and Edwards Yuma Gila River Wellton Peterson Graham

New Tube Mill Installed At Bunker Hill Mill

Dr. Grebe completed the installation of a tube mill at the Bunker Hill property with a 50 ton per day capacity. The tubular unit runs on 100 horsepower electric power and boosts the milling capacity. More tables were installed and two are now operating slowly. The project extends the mutt road track from the Tranquility mine to the Silver Thread. A legislative note mentions pay raises from seven to ten dollars and a bill for law graduates to practice in Arizona. University of Arizona president discussed needs not in the appropriation bill and nonfunded items.

HM Property Mutt Road Horticultural Commission von Klein Smid University of Arizona State University

Fan Stars En Musikale At Meeting

The regular semimonthly meeting of the Fastern Star chapter was held at their lodge roome last evening. After the business meeting a musical was enjoyed. The program consisted of vocal and instrumental music. Participants included Mr Valance Mr McSparrow Mr Titford Mr McMahon and others. Dr and Mrs Hughart and Mrs Hutchison were in charge. Banana salad wafers and coffee were served. The social committee for the next meeting will be Mrs Herwood and Mr and Mrs Henry Jobson.

Fastern Star Valance McSparrow Titford McMahon Hughart Hutchison Herwood Henry Jobson

David and Wilcox Recounted in Con Test at Phoenix

Phoenix Feb 10 St David and Willcox precincts were counted this morning in the contest heard by Judge Stanford in the superior court. In the former Hunt gained one vote as his lawyers had claimed before the count. In Willcox he gained four more and Campbell one.

Phoenix St. David Willcox Stanford Superior Court Hunt Mtorneys Campbell

Burglars Blow Safe At Kelvin Post Office

Kelvin, Feb 10 Last Monday night robbers blasted the Kelvin general store and post office safe but drew only a small amount of cash. Officials believe the same gang behind a Christmas robbery carried out the crime, and no suspects or whereabouts have been learned.

Kelvin Post Office Clipton Kelvin

Raley lecture on child welfare at Tombstone church

Rev Edward D. Raley, leader of the Sunday School Association for Arizona and New Mexico, spoke at the Congregational church on faith in child welfare. He urged community unity for wholesome religious education, noting progress in Sunday schools but warning much work remains. He cited 200 Sunday schools with about 40,000 attendees, 3,000 teachers, and 400 in teacher training, praising graded literature and class organization while stressing spiritual aims beyond physical and mental care. The talk explored national concerns over civilization and Christian ideals in education, urging stronger home and school religious focus.

Edward D. Raley Sunday School Association For Arizona and New Mexico Congregational Church Rey Staley Bates

Johnson Dit Described In Engineering Journal

In Cochise County Arizona near Johnson a mining camp shows a permanent base with Keystone Copper Mining Co owning 310 acres two miles south of the town. The Cobra Mining Co operates nine claims to the west shipping 150 tons of ore daily and employing 100 men. Arizona & Michigan Development Co owns nine claims with a 400 foot main shaft and 60 workers. Peabody Consolidated Copper Company ships 400 tons monthly at 6 percent copper with 40 workers. Black Prince Mining Co holds claims east of Johnson with two 100 hp units.

Harry E. Scott Journel Arizona Ie Johnson Cochie Cochise Southern Pacific Railroad Keystone Copper Mining Co Ingersoll Rand W.W. Miller Lannon Vie W. J. Truesdale T. C. Miller Newton Kan Cobra Mining Company Keystone Weat Goodrich- Lockhart Company Robert Morrison Arizona & Michigan Development Company Cobriza Sullivan Ouly S. French Hoge Frankfort EB. McMahon Louisville, Ky ON. T. Trivar Peabody Consolidated Copperompany Isidore Niner New York Wo G

Burned to death in Arizona ranch house blaze near Aguilla

Mesa, February 10. Mrs Mary Lapham, mother of Charles and Frank Lapham, died after a Wednesday night fire at a ranch near Aguilla. News reached Mesa via Porter who found the burning house as the two boys returned to the station. Mrs Lapham was carried to Phoenix hospital but died shortly after arrival. Cause likely linked to lamp explosion.

Mesa Mary Lapham Charles Frank Lapham Ako Sicily Aguilla Lapham Lane

Bisbee Miner Falls Eighty Feet At Junction Shaft

February 10 miner named Fox, employed at the Junction shaft, fell eighty feet through a chute on the 19 level. The chute is partly inclined and partly perpendicular. He landed at the bottom with only a slight head scratch and, despite urging to stop, finished his shift.

Fox

Copper District Mines Show Deep Shaft With High Grade Ore

In the Johnson district mining activity thrives as a two compartment perpendicular shaft reaches 965 feet, deepest in the area. Sullivan compressor and Waugh drills support operations with three shifts and 25 workers. Johnson Copper Co plans expanding with a gasoline hoist and belt driven compressor. Surface ore near 30 percent copper draws teasers, while deeper ore shifts to near sulphides. The district authorities include J T Long as president and W C Bartlett as superintendent.

Sullivan Danville Waugh Cameron Broxs Robert N. Hell John ©. Thompson J. B. Wright Matt Olice Denver W. C. Bartlett Johnson Copper Co J. ‘T. Long Johnson District

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Arizona State Loan Board Daly Alleger Gatti Polige BO Shriners Sidney FP. Osborn Bunker Hill Mill Dr. Grebe Hamer Gila Statehood Law School University For Arizona Lou Swhe David and Wilcox Raley Tombstone Johnson Engineering Journal Oman Bisbee
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