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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1916
Page
4
The Weekly Edition of The Tombstone Daily Prospector notes the Giragi brothers are associated with the Tombstone publication. No further context or dates are provided beyond the listing.
Editorial notes Cochise county favors road bonds over higher taxes, arguing bonds unlock widespread road access for future towns. It cites Arizona law limits on road levies, cites national support for a federal good roads act, and profiles efforts from Egyptian cotton promotion. Also mentions Sheriff Wheeler bootlegger crackdown and appoints E W Hudson as Egyptian Cotton Specialist. Mentions Globe resident Mike Bogosavljevich and Tempe News editor Kirk Ty Miller on the Arizona Pardon Board.
Cochise County Taxpayers Association aims to approve a one million two hundred thousand dollar issue for a county highway system totaling 525 miles. The plan ends roads at complete sections linking towns, addressing earlier criticisms. Also notes ore shipments from Tombstone area, Arizona milk quality gains, and Villa leading 200 bandits amid Mexican unrest.
The first jury case on the civil docket, William J Porter v Lizzie Boyd, reached a verdict for no defendant involving Douglas county property. Several cases received continuances or demurrer withdrawals, with trial dates set or vacated for February and February 17, 19th.
Word from Bisbee reports another fatal crash on the Bisbee Douglas highway at dawn. An automobile driven by Homer Brown of the 11th Infantry collided head on with a wagon pulled by a Mexican. Brown died instantly and the two horses were killed. A girl in the wagon was later reported killed, with passengers arriving at the scene.
The secretary of state George B. Peart issued notorial commissions yesterday to Globe, Oliver Comstock, Tucson, George A. Mintz, Phoenix, Frank C. Willard, Tomone, RN Fredericks, Prescott, and George W. Vance, Camp Verde. Vance is noted as the oldest notary in continuous service, having acted in that role for forty years.
The piece reviews a year of receipts and expenditures, noting that tax revenues improved while public costs rose. It cites changes in saloon business, police expenses, and the effects of traffic restrictions, with references to Arizona Copper Company and local figures.
Legislation by Len Ashurst and Congressman Hayden proposes importers bonded warehouses at entry ports for storage and clearance of garbanzo beans from Mexico, destined for export. The measure aims to speed movement of the crop through U S ports to Spain, noting Nogales and high 1913 14 import volumes.
County supervisors held their monthly meeting with Sparks Beek and Tohmson present. Dr C W Hunt was appointed temporary county physician. The board reviewed a health report, approved printing contracts, and discussed notices of primary election candidates and road bond matters.
February 7 report states Pirtvville post office destroyed by fire of unknown origin yesterday. Fire spotted by a wagon driver who alerted occupants. all letters and mail of every description burned. Loss estimated at about M dollars.
Arizona Indians of the Nevajo reservation threaten to kill white settlers at Tuba and burn government buildings. Superintendent William Dupre reports gun supply from whites at Tuba. The uprising began January 25 after a Native man was killed by police. Piutes and Pintes near Bluff Utah are stirred to trouble.
Curtis Miller editor of the Tempe News was appointed by Governor Hunt to the pardon board to succeed F Trait who resigned to accept appointment by President Wilson as surveyor general of Arizona Deputy Sheriff Gay C Welch sold at auction the Bowanee Kelt Mining Property Peabody Consolidated Copper Company for 71307 40 near Dragoon Cochise Mining District the move follows years of agitation and copper price conditions may allow operation to resume
Mercury in catarrh remedies can ruin the blood and mucous membranes. Halls Catarrh Cure, made by Fos Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio, is advertised with testimonials and claims of internal use. The message cautions buyers to choose products labeled for internal consumption under applicable treasury rules.
Courtland notes a revival in mining activity as Leadville and Great Western leases advance. About 20 workers are visible on hillside and shaft sites, with ore shipments expected and local occupancy rising as Turquoise hotel vacancy nears solution.
A Ford overturned Saturday afternoon near Vail on the way to Tucson injuring Mrs My Costello Mrs Grace Lawry and Lou C Woolery well known Tombstonites. All were dazed with multiple contusions and treated at Tucson hospital. Mrs Lawry and Mr Woolery returned home while Mrs Costello remained hospitalized. officials suspect a steering defect caused the crash.
Al E Goete has shown public spirit by taking over a long stretch of Benson Short Cut road and funding the improvements himself. The segment runs from J M Cosby’s place north of the railroad to where the road crosses near the mesa ascent, with several teams grading for days. Soil is sticky dobby mud. plan is to surface with sand for a smooth, substantial roadway benefiting all users.
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