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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1897
Page
3
Arizona Kicker reports in Cochise County on local tax matters and a pending Supreme Court session in Phoenix. It notes the embezzlement charge against Aubrey E. Murphy of Phoenix for a widow client, and mentions a family fundraising effort raising $250 for a benefited family.
In the house Mr Macni's bill passed Thursday granting six months residency to qualify citizens for rights and suffrage in Arizona. Mr Dutton's railroad encouragement bill also passed the house 9 to 2, reducing the tax exemption term to sixteen years. A Tombstone relief note recounts charity efforts amid destitute circumstances.
President Go H Fitts reports strong development at the Pearce mine with day and night shifts driving the main shaft toward 300 feet. Free gold visible in bolted rock signals rich ore, and plans call for extensive mining and ore ready for the mill. A separate note warns readers to use a tonic for rheumatic pain and kidney trouble following a bicycle accident involving Bam Appel.
The report covers Arizona legislative actions including bills on taxation, education, elections, county clerks, and other measures with references to committees and readings. It notes discussions on candidates, including Penrose, and mentions local business and notary attestations amid a broader political scene in Phenix.
Record figures from Live Block Sanitary indicate a strong rise in annual cattle output. 1896 totals show 209,836 shipped from the Territory and 24,097 slaughtered there, with 417 stray cattle and value of stock sold at 5,069.34.
J J Riggs of Cochise introduced a bill to replace the board of control and equalization with an elective board of superintendents. The plan envisions one member per district, annual meetings, and annual salaries of 1000 dollars plus travel. The committee of the whole reported favoring postponement for further consideration. Also includes a testimonial note on Chamberlain's Pain Balm from Mrs Emily Thorne of Toledo Washington.
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