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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1920
Page
4
The Tombstone post office faces status change categorized as a second class matter linked to a mall matter. Officials consider reclassifying postal service operations affecting local commerce and community access, with potential impacts on mail delivery and local business activity.
A Chicago county jail hangings debate centers on harsh punishment to deter crime. sheriffs argue leniency invites more violence while advocates warn against coddling criminals. The column urges enforcement and justice to protect law abiding citizens.
The Kingman Miner notes a Tombstone Epitaph piece on silver demonetization, countering it with points about metal backing and hard money. It argues that nations rely on metallic currency and warns that removing gold and silver from trade would destabilize finances, citing the U S treasury reserve as evidence of need for precious metals.
The price of silver reaches its highest point in fifty years as France imports more than in 35 years. Gold is scarce with predictions of a premium above 20.67 dollars per ounce, prompting renewed interest in opening old mines and prospecting for new ones.
A Missourian touring Cochise county describes route frustrations and reports El Paso officials steered motorists away from Tombstone. He notes surprising good southern Cochise roads, urges travelers be told which routes are best, and mentions ongoing quo warranto proceedings and county highway funding updates.
James Douglas-Mougias, a prominent business man in Arona, praised recent highway progress after a Tucson trip via Hisbee, Tomstone and Fairbank. He cited the Douglas to Bisbee stretch as well paved and urged improvements to flood risk walls, noting low highway grades compared to the railroad and advocating higher grade roads along the border route to Huachuca siding.
Consolidated Copper Company at Hawbod Arizona reports December yields of 13,000,000 pounds of copper with 12,400 tons mined and 9,260 tons processed at the concentrator. Smelter shipments reached 815,000 pounds to eastern refineries, domestic production forming the majority.
Ware Ones may lease as trust fund up how land is used. The new law aims to save admin costs and reduce leases from 20 000 to about 1 600. State land officials expect six months to implement the system. Judge Pattee’s order closes the bill’s controversial passage and emergency measures.
John P. Carter, internal revenue collector, will keep liquor ownership reports confidential while California’s constitutional prohibition takes effect. Within ten days after January 19, all in the district must report possession to Carter or face seizure and penalties for false or missing reports.
The Daily notes a social session of the Order of the Eastern Star at the Masonic Hall with refreshments and dancing after a successful meeting led by Mme A W Fowler and W A McSparro. It also reports Deputy Sheriff Palmer returning with three prisoners bound over for the Superior Court with charges including statutory relations and passing a bad check. Douglas County Attorney R N French attends a preliminary hearing and local attorney Bruce Stephenson seeks a Superior Court session. Sheriff James McDonald returns from Douglas after efforts to curb speeding on the Bisbee Douglas highway.
The prohibition commissioner in Washington will forward forms for liquor reports to firms institutions and individuals believed to store liquor. All will be required to file and some addresses will be sent to Washington for action. Arrests and fines have risen to curb violations on the paved road and the return home chairman Adams plans further duties in 1920. Kolk, a mining man near Narvon Station, returns to Tombstone from Los Angeles after promoting his marble quarries.
Review notes discuss a temporary extension for a bridge on State Highway entering the state from Frank Ha Arizona onward to Phoenix and Yuma. The design allows relocation if San Carlos reservoir alters plans and a completion by summer 1924 is anticipated despite uncertain final details.
In D Vlllas, O K Clinton home at 727 Ninth Street suffered a major fire and a theft yesterday afternoon. Estimated loss runs about 2000 dollars, with clothing and jewelry belonging to Miss Annatyn Intenis among items taken. Fire believed caused by a match left by a burglar, extinguished by the fire department after rapid action.
The Mesa Savings Bank and Trust Co applied to operate in Mesa under state control and received a certificate from state superintendent Jere L. Koyce. The new bank is capitalized at 50000 with Teur as president WB Walters as vice president and S. Van Spaackeren as secretary-treasurer. It will operate under state control after separating from the First National Bank of Mesa.
A Yuma Arizona man traveled to Los Angeles to locate a moisture oasis. He spent about 650 dollars, including 54 dollars on a bottle and 400 on alcohol for companions, plus 75 for a new coat and other items. He woke with faded memory of Saturday night and a depleted bank roll.
Tucson Irrigation company filed with the Arizona corporation commission for a certificate of necessity and convenience to take over the assets of mutual water companies in the Tucson Farms tract. About 12,000 acres are included. It seeks authority to issue 350000 dollars of bonds to pay for the assets and operate as a public service utility.
A small number of water pipes were frozen this morning as they were not adequately protected. The incident appears related to insufficient insulation or sheltering for exposed plumbing. Local services advised residents to warm pipes and check for leaks to prevent further damage.
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