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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1919
Page
3
The Arizona House and Senate weigh measures on former service member benefits, including a $200 extra pay and a proposed ocean highway memorial. Other bills address civil code executions, recalls, pardons, and education contracts while influenza hits Senator Thompson. Copper wage cuts spread across Globe Miami mines hit February pay.
Phoenix legislators debated the miners hospital appropriation and amid a tense session the measure, earlier postponed, passed 16 to 15 and moved to enroll and engrossing for a third reading. Barrows proposed penalties for fraudulent advertising. Other bills seek irrigation study and arid land reclamation in Cochise and Sulphur Springs valleys with a $30,000 bill total. A joint memorial to the U S government was introduced in the state senate.
Cole shaft at Calumet & Arizona Mining Company closes, with plans to idle operations for an extended period within a week. About 550 workers affected as layoffs and wage cuts of 75 cents per day are implemented, with many moved to Junction shaft and reemployed there. little strike talk observed as miners accept industrial adjustment.
Members of the Arizona Cattle Growers Association pour into Phoenix for the annual meeting opening tomorrow. About 500 are expected to attend. Key topics include public domain administration and chipping with a barbecue planned Wednesday where two litches will be roasted, per Sheriff John Montgomery.
On February 10 the state corporation commission authorized the Arizona and Swansea railroad to suspend operation due to accumulated freight. The 22 mile line runs between Swansea and Bouse, existing mainly to serve the Swansea mine, which has been closed.
Washington February 10 the Grand Canyon National Park plan, extending over many square miles, is folded for signature by President Wilson. Interior officials plan formalities after March 2, with initial park funding via deficiency appropriations and Forest Service governance until enactment. A featured dedication plans an airplane flight across the canyon as a test for future air service.
In Tucson yesterday copper industry managers from Arizona met for an informal talk on postwar readjustments. They faced a copper surplus of about a billion pounds and market collapse from wartime demand drop, exploring how to balance employer and employee interests through stabilizing prices and wage scales. Attendees included Dr L D Ricketts Warren Calumet Arizona G H Dowell Douglas Phelps Dodge W B Goh ting Calumet Arizona W T Thompson Phelps Dodge Thomas H Dons hue Inspiration Consolidated Copper B Britton Gotts berger Miami Consolidated Copper.
A man using aliases including W. Kerby posed as a veterinary surgeon and swindled locals for over 12 dollars in a four day stay. He obtained room and board at Arlington and billed Boyd's Drug Store with bad checks. He travelled to multiple ranches, hired a driver, and left unpaid bills. Law enforcement seeks to locate him.
The funeral for Tombstone pioneer Mrs Mary Holland was held at the Catholic church with many relatives present. Rev Collymore officiated at church and cemetery. Hennessy Undertaking Co. brought the body from Bisbee. Burial was at City Cemetery beside her husband. Flags flew at half mast and local school children were dismissed early in her honor.
Phoenix February 10 Silvano Garcia sues Ray Consolidated Gopper company in superior court seeking 913,000 for injuries over two years while employed. He cites a September 21 1915 ore car accident that fractured his leg and a July 1917 incident injuring his shoulder and other mishaps totaling claimed damages.
Feb 10 a Fresno scraper crushed a child while riding with his father on Yama street. Doctors Mulroney and Clymer confirmed death after unsuccessful respiration. The injured boy, unnamed in the report, died from internal injuries with no external marks observed.
A comprehensive biennial report covers road work in Arisa from June 1816 to December 1828. The state engineer’s report occupies 24% of the printed matter, highlighting phases of good roads, with nearly 100 photographs of highways illustrating progress and the finished projects. It includes financial expenditures and related data in an embossed high grade volume.
The Chase Goetz store was broken into last Thursday night by smashing the front double door glass. Shoes shirts and wearing apparel were stolen along with a cabinet and various articles. No attempt was made to rob the safe or cash register.
Florence votes in a special election to approve an $80,000 municipal bond for streets and water system construction. Polls open until the evening. officials expect a large majority to support the plan.
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