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Tombstone Epitaph

Location

Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1917

Page

8

Woman to Represent Arizona at General Federation Council

Mrs Henry A Morgan president of the Arizona Federation of Women's clubs will represent Arizona at the General Federation of Women's Clubs council in New Orleans on April 13. She plans a statewide tour to visit every affiliated club, aims to visit Phoenix clubs in autumn, and notes rising membership and interest in home economies among Arizona women.

Arizona New Orleans Phoenix Henry A. Morgan Arizona | Federation of Women’s Clubs General Federation of Women's Clubs SP Ag General Federation General Federation New York Mrs Morgan Morgan The Adamis Mia Morgan Federaton Globe Mre Morgan Emen Elizabeth Ranch A.B. Davis San Francisco Miss Ranch Tucson

Careless Word May Implicate More in Crime

The body of Stephen Hughes a Temperance man murdered by L Anderson near Tempe December 3 was shipped to Weir City Kansas for funeral and burial. Margaret Hughes and Thos J Hughes arrived from El Paso to help with the estate and Anderson’s confession hints at accomplices unnamed by name.

Poenhin Stephen Hughes L Anderson Weir City Kansas Miss Margaret Hughes Thos J. Hughes Tempe el Paso Marshal Browning Anderson Greenwood Arkatinas Thomas Hughes Groff

May Weld Sacramento Shaft At Home Bisbee

Bisbee February report from Copper Queen mining company describes receiving a large welding machine to repair a broken shaft at Sacramento. The engineers say the task is difficult and unattempted, but believe it can be done locally to save days and hasten resumption of operations.

Bisbee Copper Queen Mining Company Sacramento

Cattlemen to Meet at Globe Convention Dates

The annual convention of the Arizona Cattlemen's Association will be held in Globe on March 1 2 and 3.

Arisona Cattlemen's Association Globe

Rifle Club Masque Ball a Howling Success

The Tombstone Rifle club held a grand Masque Ball at Gage Hall with nearly a hundred costumed couples and a crowded hall. The Tombstone High School Orchestra and guests from nearby towns provided lively music, and committees ensured smooth planning. Secretary John Walker reported the event financially successful, enough to buy new target equipment.

Gage Hall Tombstone Rifle Club Tombstone Tombstone High School John Walker Rifle Club

Bisbee Fire Sets New Record and Damages Limited

Bisher established a new fire record yesterday as three alarms rang through the day. Dan Seed’s yard grass sparked the first blaze, J B Gibson’s Art Hill roof fires followed, and the Holbrook house on Naco road produced four blazes in a locked room. Chief Norton forced entry, cutting his hand on glass, and about fifty dollars in damages were reported with no explanation for the origin.

Bisher Dan Seed J.B. Gibson Art Hill Holbrook Naco Road Norton

Sneak Thief Robs Doyle House in Tombstone Canyon

A stealthy burglar entered the Doyle House in Tombstone canyon around 3 this morning and robbed nearly every room. He turned off hallway lights and unscrewed globes to prevent usage. Authorities were notified early and are investigating. loot estimated at about $10.

Bisbee Doyle Tombstone Canyon

Chandler Strike Ends as Workers Return to Cotton Fields

The Chandler strike over men at work in the cotton lands is broken. Replacements were brought in from Phoenix, El Paso, Tucson and other places and a sheriff swore in special deputies to guard the workers. All but twenty of the I.W.W. agitators left Chandler, basing in a barn and becoming a nuisance.

Phonix Chandler Phoenix Paso Tucson IW. W

Governor Campbell visits Cochise County for guard review

Gov Campbell tours Arizona National Guard unit in Cochise County to mark Washingtons birthday events including a parade and track meet. He seeks war department permission to muster out the entire regiment in Phoenix rather than in Douglas, citing exceptional circumstances.

NACO Tou Camatell Arizona National Guard First Arizona Infantry Washington Campbell Phoenix War Department Douglas Gow Campbell

Rabies Warning After Phoenix Dog Bite Case

Dr HE Gerdes warns an imminent rabies epidemic in Phoenix unless owners take care with their animals. A case of hydrophobia in a dog at 108 North First Avenue led to Dr Gerdes receiving a bite and Pas teur treatment. The mad dog attacked several animals before dying, with some pets killed. others escaped despite efforts to kill bitten animals.

Gerdes Cain Fabien AB Pete

Southwestern Society of Engineers Forms in the Southwest

Arizona New Mexico and Texas engineers form the Southwestern Society of Engineers to pursue local interests. The first convention will be in El Paso on March 9 and 16 with a technical program and social events. Dues are low and charter memberships are open through the convention. Dean G M Butler University of Arizona Tucson handles applications.

Mos Arizona New Mexico Texas Southwestern Society of Engineers Fl Paso G M. Butler University of Arizona Tucson

James Douglas Gives 100000 to Mining Institute in New York

James Douglas of Arizona donated 100000 dollars to the library of the American Institute of Mining Engineers in New York at the annual dinner. Herbert Hoover was elected to honorary membership and spoke on relief efforts in Belgium. Delegates discussed potash production and byproduct recovery from pig iron amid wartime prices. Knights of Pythias in Wisbee celebrated their 53rd anniversary with music, speeches, and dances, featuring local and visiting dignitaries.

New York American Institute of Mining Engineers James Douglas Arizona Herbert Hoover United States RJ Wyser Bethlehem Steel Company

Government Takes Hand On Bootleggers On Indian Reserve

Government action escalates as four auto loads of liquor are seized by Indian police and drivers arrested for introducing whiskey onto an Indian reservation. The bootleggers are jailed in Globe awaiting charges. Rumors persist that the Vulture mine may resume operations, a site historic since the 1860s with a storied production record.

San Carlos Lordshoro Globe Idian Vulture

Narrow Escape From Shaft At Leviathan Mines

Jake Stricken, superintendent of Leviathan mines, was shoved off a mine cage in a 100 foot shaft. He gripped a timber and hung suspended until a bucket lowered him to safety. He suffered only minor cuts and called his escape the most miraculous event.

Kingman Jake Stricken Leviathan

Pool Hall Dispute Ends in Cutting Scrape

In a Mexican pool hall on Allen Street a dispute over a pool game led Rubio to severely cut Sonovio Cran in the left arm severing an artery. Rubio fled south of town but was arrested shortly after by Sheriff Wheeler. Rubio awaits hearing while Cran is badly injured.

Allen Street Rubio Sonovio Cran Wheeler Crux

Building awning in Tombstone boosts storefront appeal

Manager H M Eckerman of the Tombstone Lumber Yard funds a new awning erecting in front of his business. The improvement is described as greatly enhancing the building’s appearance and local streetscape.

H. M. Eckerman Tombstone Lumber Yard Douglas M. W. McNellis Machomich Mercantile Company

Jerome Crowded With People Amid Miner Boom

The Jerome and Verde Valley Business Men's association issued placards for posting depots claiming more miners are drawn to the district by activity than there is work for, while housing is scarce with every bed occupied and some sleeping on floors. Heavy snowfall in the past 48 hours worsens health dangers in the crowded district.

Jerome Jerome and Verde Valley

Auto Overturns Injuring Three in Bisbee

A Fortire car overturned near Tin Town last night wounding three men. F Ford suffered a broken finger while passengers escaped with bruises and scratches. The accident occurred February 23 as the vehicle rolled on the road nearby.

Bisbee Tintown F. Ford Finker

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